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Ongoing Virtual Events
- Monday Morning Coffee Connection @ 10:30 a.m. – Every Week
Come join this virtual gathering, meet new folks and have lively conversations,
play a game or watch a video with Pat and a gang of “cool, fun and senior in body, but not in
mind kids’” every Monday Morning. This is an informal event with no set topic or agenda.
Bring your coffee, tea or favorite morning drink and join us.
This event is geared to the older LGBT community, but the entire community and allies are always welcome.
Zoom Information: Check out South Sound Lesbian Meetup or if you are not part of that community, send an email to Pat at: patricia@tacomaolderlgbt.org requesting the information.
Wednesday Mid-Afternoon Gathering @ 2:00 p.m. – Every Week
If you are still bored in the house or couldn’t make the Monday morning
meeting, come join us for this virtual afternoon meet new folks more lively
conversations and bring your favorite afternoon drink.
This event is geared to the older LGBT community, but the entire community and allies are always welcome.
Zoom Information: Check out South Sound Lesbian Meetup or if you are not part of that community,
Send your name and email to Pat at: patricia@tacomaolderlgbt.org requesting the information.
If you are still bored in the house or couldn’t make the Monday morning
meeting, come join us for this virtual afternoon meet new folks more lively
conversations and bring your favorite afternoon drink.
This event is geared to the older LGBT community, but the entire community and allies are always welcome.
Zoom Information: Check out South Sound Lesbian Meetup or if you are not part of that community,
Send your name and email to Pat at: patricia@tacomaolderlgbt.org requesting the information.
Hot Topics - Twice a month on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
This has been a very popular evening event. We encourage the entire LGBT
community and our allies to join in on a lively but respectful discussion of the
hot topics of the day.
Zoom Information: Check out South Sound Lesbian Meetup or if you are not part of that community, request zoom info. Send your name and email to Pat at: patricia@tacomaolderlgbt.org
This has been a very popular evening event. We encourage the entire LGBT
community and our allies to join in on a lively but respectful discussion of the
hot topics of the day.
Zoom Information: Check out South Sound Lesbian Meetup or if you are not part of that community, request zoom info. Send your name and email to Pat at: patricia@tacomaolderlgbt.org
Senior Men’s Happy Hour - Once a month on Sundays @4:45 p.m.
Join your host Kurt for an informal get together without a scheduled or planned
topic of discussion. They have typically been lasting about an hour. We may not
be able to have monthly potlucks, but we can still find out how everyone is
surviving the current restrictions. So, grab a beverage of your choice and join
the conversation on Sunday afternoon.
Zoom Information: For more info on how to join the Senior Men's Happy Hour, send an
email to Kurt at: ananas99@klaidlaw.net
Join your host Kurt for an informal get together without a scheduled or planned
topic of discussion. They have typically been lasting about an hour. We may not
be able to have monthly potlucks, but we can still find out how everyone is
surviving the current restrictions. So, grab a beverage of your choice and join
the conversation on Sunday afternoon.
Zoom Information: For more info on how to join the Senior Men's Happy Hour, send an
email to Kurt at: ananas99@klaidlaw.net
Free Virtual Yoga Class
If you love yoga or would like to try yoga join this virtual edition of the popular
senior LGBT yoga class now held on Facebook. Having a Facebook account and
Pre-registration is required.
Facebook Information: For more information, link to hidden Facebook page and to register, contact Nellis Kim at Pierce County. Ph. 253-798-3807 or email Nellis.Kim@piercecountywa.gov
If you love yoga or would like to try yoga join this virtual edition of the popular
senior LGBT yoga class now held on Facebook. Having a Facebook account and
Pre-registration is required.
Facebook Information: For more information, link to hidden Facebook page and to register, contact Nellis Kim at Pierce County. Ph. 253-798-3807 or email Nellis.Kim@piercecountywa.gov
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January 2021
Gay Bingo - January 24th. Watch for our Tacoma Older LGBT Events Newsletter coming out the first week of January for additional Information
February 2021
Writers' Workshop Winter 2021
Join our free four-week writing workshop, led by New York Times bestselling memoir author and
writing coach Ingrid Ricks. Ingrid will help you identify and structure the personal story you
need to tell, then teach you six proven narrative writing techniques to bring your story to life in vivid, compelling text.
Each session will include an optional 15-minute coaching session to ensure you get your story to the finish line.
In this class, you will learn how to:
Frequency: Saturdays February 6, 13, 20, 27
Time:
Join our free four-week writing workshop, led by New York Times bestselling memoir author and
writing coach Ingrid Ricks. Ingrid will help you identify and structure the personal story you
need to tell, then teach you six proven narrative writing techniques to bring your story to life in vivid, compelling text.
Each session will include an optional 15-minute coaching session to ensure you get your story to the finish line.
In this class, you will learn how to:
- Structure your story
- Develop vivid characters
- Create effective dialogue
- Bring your thoughts and emotions to life
- Show rather than tell your story
- Write openings that grab readers' attention
- Create an active scene and setting
Frequency: Saturdays February 6, 13, 20, 27
Time:
- February 6, 13, 20:
- Group Workshop 10 am - 12 pm
- Individual Sessions Scheduled between 12 - 4 pm
- February 27:
- Individual Sessions 11 am - 3 pm
- Author Reading/Celebration 4 - 6 pm
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About the Writing Coach: Ingrid Ricks is an author, book coach and inspirational speaker who leverages the power of personal storytelling to foster healing, awareness, empathy and change. Her memoirs include The New York Times bestseller Hippie Boy and Focus, a memoir about her journey with the blinding eye disease Retinitis Pigmentosa. She has also produced eight anthologies in partnership with high schools and NGOs, and has ghostwritten several memoirs.
For more information, visit www.ingridricks.com |
March 2021
Sage Table - Date & Time TBD This has been a very popular event in the past, always a good time is had by all. Great event to meet new folks.
Watch for our Tacoma Older LGBT Events Newsletter coming out the first week of January for additional Information. Be sure you are on our mailing list.
Watch for our Tacoma Older LGBT Events Newsletter coming out the first week of January for additional Information. Be sure you are on our mailing list.
April 2021
Trivia - Come on out you trivia lovers and join the fun!
Date and Time to be determined.
Watch for our Tacoma Older LGBT Events Newsletter coming out the first week of January for additional Information. Be sure you are on our mailing list.
Date and Time to be determined.
Watch for our Tacoma Older LGBT Events Newsletter coming out the first week of January for additional Information. Be sure you are on our mailing list.