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Avenidas Rainbow Collective

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What’s Happening at Avenidas Rainbow Collective


Free to Be Me in 2023: San Mateo Pride

San Mateo PRIDE 2023

June 10, 11:00 am–3:00 pm PDT
Free

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June 2023 Classes at Avenidas Rainbow Collective

June 1, 2023

Download the complete list of Avenidas Rainbow Collective classes for June 2023.

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Summer 2023 Classes at the Avenidas Rainbow Collective

Summer 2023 Classes at Avenidas Rainbow Collective

May 22, 2023

Download the complete list of Avenidas Rainbow collective classes for LGBTQ+ older adults in Summer 2023. Registration opens June 5.

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For more information, contact Thomas Kingery at lgbtq@avenidas.org or call

1 (650) 289-5417

Every Month at the Avenidas Rainbow Collective


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Wonder Women Social Group

Socialize with our lesbian community. We meet virtually twice a month and host open conversations on news, trends, festivals, relationships, home projects, and what matters to you. Share your unique flair with this group. 
1st Thursday @ 3:00 pm
3rd Tuesday @ 7:00 pm

Email LGBTQ@Avenidas.org to register
Avenidas Rainbow Collective Men's Friendly Walking Group

Rainbow Walking Group

The Rainbow Walking Group is a great way to get out of the house and make new friends in a safe and responsible way. The group meets for lunch, exercise, and social engagement each month at various locations around the Bay Area. The Thursday meeting on Zoom is the planning meeting for the upcoming walk. 
2nd Thursday @ 3:00 pm

Email LGBTQ@Avenidas.org to register
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Song Appreciation Group

Songs hold meaning in our hearts and minds. Come join us and share the songs that have touched your life. Each group meeting has a predetermined theme for song submissions. Submit your song in advance of the meeting via email. We will play your song for the group during the Zoom meeting. See printable calendar for themes. 
2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 4:00 pm

Email LGBTQ@Avenidas.org to register
Download Palo Alto Calendar
Download Milpitas Calendar
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Community GayME Café (Mountain View)

Join the Avenidas Rainbow Collective for our monthly LGBTQ Older Adult Social Group. Enjoy free coffee, snacks, and fun as we socialize and make new friends. Join us for board games and great conversations. Learn about the LGBTQ older adult community and other resources that are available to them via the Santa Clara County sponsored Avenidas Rainbow Collective program.

This is an intergenerational group that is open to all people of all identities.

3rd Tuesdays 4-7pm
Mountain View Senior Center

Email LGBTQ@Avenidas.org for more information.
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Community GayME Café (Palo Alto)

Join the Avenidas Rainbow Collective for our monthly LGBTQ Older Adult Social Group. Enjoy free coffee, snacks, and fun as we socialize and make new friends. Join us for board games, bingo, and ping pong.

This is an intergenerational group that is open to all people of all identities. All guests will be expected to show proof of Covid vaccination and masks will be required.

4th Wednesdays 4-6pm
Avenidas @450 Bryant St

Email LGBTQ@Avenidas.org for more information.
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LGBTQ Movie Night

Monthly movies that appeal to the LGBTQ community shown with free admission, popcorn, and beverages.

All are welcome. All guests will be expected to show proof of Covid vaccination and masks will be required.
3rd Wednesdays @ PM
Den, Avenidas @450 Bryant St

Email LGBTQ@Avenidas.org for more information.

Rainbow Collective Resources for LGBTQ+ Seniors

Free Caring Program from Lavender Seniors

Santa Clara County Releases Data from LGBTQ Older Adult Survey in Recent Townhall

LGBTQ Inclusion Training Video

Free Memory Loss Program for LGBTQ+ Adults

Addiction Resources for the Transgender Community from Sunshine Behavioral Health

New Suicide Prevention and Well-Being Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

Introducing the Queer Silicon Valley History Experience

Santa Clara County Publishes COVID-19 Resources for LGBTQ Community

COVID-19 Resources from the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging

HRC’s COVID-19 Resources for the LGBTQ Community


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