Avenidas

Re-Inventing Aging

Rainbow Collective

Rainbow Collective

LGBTQ Elder Empowerment & Connections Group: SOGIE Part 2

SOGIE: Sexual Orientation Gender Identity and Expression. Pt. 2

Frank Pena, certified SOGIE trainer and Outreach Coordinator of the LGBTQ Youth Space, will offer a short presentation on the different identities within the LGBTQ Community as well as joining in our discussion on the use of gender-neutral language and non-gendered pronouns.

This is a safe space for authentic conversations. Empower yourself and the community by helping us to create an environment of support and learning.

How to Participate

Click the button to sign up for the group on SurveyMonkey or email Thomas Kingery () for a Zoom invitation. Please put “LGBTQ group” in the subject line.

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AARP LGBT Prepare to Care Workshop

Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you will play. No one is ever completely prepared for the job, especially since caregiving is often a long-term responsibility that may become more difficult over time. Having a plan and preparing for the future are critical. Join AARP and Avenidas Rainbow Collective for a Prepare to Care workshop and learn how to create a plan using five simple steps.

No matter where you are in the journey of family caregiving—anticipating a need, helping to coordinate a big move, or taking care of a family member full-time—AARP’s Prepare to Care Workshop provides you with information and resources to help you better care for yourself and the ones you love.

How to Participate

Register online through AARP by clicking the button below or calling Grace-Sonia Melanio at 669- 212-4385.

Register Online

Avenidas Song Appreciation Group: Favorite Love Song

Facilitator: Thomas Kingery

Songs hold meaning. Come join us and share the songs that have touched your life. During the group Zoom meeting we will play your song and provide the lyrics to the group to read along. After the song has been played, we discuss the meaning of the song and how it relates to the you and the topic of the day.

How to Participate

Submit your song in advance via email to to get Zoom access information.

Theme for April 22: Favorite Love Song.

Avenidas Song Appreciation Group: LGBTQ Artist

Facilitator: Thomas Kingery

Songs hold meaning. Come join us and share the songs that have touched your life. During the group Zoom meeting we will play your song and provide the lyrics to the group to read along. After the song has been played, we discuss the meaning of the song and how it relates to the you and the topic of the day.

How to Participate

Submit your song in advance via email to to get Zoom access information.

Theme for April 8th: Favorite Song by an LGBTQ Artist.

Gay Men’s Walking Group

Facilitated by Thomas Kingery

The Gay Men’s Walking Group is a great way to get out of the house and make new friends in a safe and responsible way. The guys meet for lunch, exercise, and social engagement—all while social distancing and wearing masks.

Join us on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3pm to plan the walk for the following weekend.

How to Participate

We meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Register for the group on SurveyMonkey to get the Zoom link. Email if you need help.

Sign up Today

 Read more about the group in its outdoor incarnation:

Avenidas Rainbow Collective Friendly Men's Walking Group in Cuesta Park

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Grab your mask and join the Avenidas Rainbow Collective’s Friendly Men’s Walking Group for a walk in the park.

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Gay Men’s Walking Group

Facilitated by Thomas Kingery

The Gay Men’s Walking Group is a great way to get out of the house and make new friends in a safe and responsible way. The guys meet for lunch, exercise, and social engagement—all while social distancing and wearing masks.

Join us on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3pm to plan the walk for the following weekend.

How to Participate

We meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Register for the group on SurveyMonkey to get the Zoom link. Email if you need help.

Sign up Today

 Read more about the group in its outdoor incarnation:

Avenidas Rainbow Collective Friendly Men's Walking Group in Cuesta Park

Thumbs Up for the Friendly Men’s Walking Group

Grab your mask and join the Avenidas Rainbow Collective’s Friendly Men’s Walking Group for a walk in the park.

Read Thumbs Up for the Friendly Men’s Walking Group »

Read Post » about Thumbs Up for the Friendly Men’s Walking Group