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About TransGender Michigan
TransGender Michigan is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of transgender individuals in Michigan. Through education, support, and advocacy, TransGender Michigan strives to transform Michigan into a state where transgender individuals, and their significant others, friends, and families, can live free of hate, violence and discrimination. Because we are a non-profit organization with a very small budget, we respectfully request your financial support. The services we provide, including this very calendar, would not be possible without the financial support of people like you. You can make your tax-deductible contribution by mailing a check to our address, TransGender Michigan PO Box 721512 Berkley, MI 48072-9998, or by visiting http://www.transgendermichigan.homestead.com/help.html.
We thank you profusely for your support.
TransGender Michigan offers this calendar of transgender events in an effort to improve communications between transgender groups across Michigan. This list reflects the best information we have at this time. Inclusion of any group does not represent endorsement. If we left anything out, please email us at info@transgendermichigan.org.
For more information about TransGender Michigan, call 517-420-1544. We retain the right to edit any offering.
June 1, Sunday
Motor City Pride - Open Street Festival in downtown Ferndale, Noon - 8 p.m. TransGender Michigan is looking for volunteers to staff the table. Please contact Cj at cjtune@transgendermichigan.org if you are interested.
June 2, Monday
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Monday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
Detroit Queergroup, 7:30pm, 3407 Trumbull, Detroit. Meets every Monday at 7:30 at the queer art house. Contact: 313-303-1275, jeanofarc@yahoo.com
coffee break, Discussions Coffee house (6 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI.) Meets every Monday at 12:30 am. This is not a formal meeting, but just a time for fellowship and support. If you are transsexual, or T-questioning feel free to stop by and share some time with us in a fun safe environment. Contact Jennifer at jena677@sbcglobal.net
Gender Non-Conformists, Monday, 7-9 A social and support group for genderqueer, genderfabulous, transgender, gender-exploring folks, and all those who transcend gender binaries. This safe, open, and affirming space is also open to supportive family, friends, and significant others. Affirmations is located at 290 W. 9 Mile Road in Ferndale. For more information call 248-398-7105.
June 3, Tuesday
Drop-In Support Group for Sexual Assault Survivors: A free and confidential program offered by SafeHouse Center; bus tokens and child care will be provided. When: Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm (except holidays) Where: SafeHouse Center (4100 Clark Road, Ann Arbor) Contact Amy at 734.973.0242 ext. 289 for details.
U of M Yo LGBT Rap!, Meets every week at 12-1:30 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This Monthly Discussion series is for Transgender/Gender Queer and Gender Transgressive folks. Topic TBA. Lunch will be provided. Contact: 734-763-4186
HIV Support Group 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Confidential peer-to-peer support group for those living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Discrete and safe East-side Saginaw location. Please call 989-992-9664 or email ImPossibleSV@yahoo.com for meeting location.
June 4, Wednesday
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Wednesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
Saginaw Meet & Greet 7:00 - 9:00 pm. An informal gathering for the Tri-Cities' GLBT community. All are welcome. Meet your old friends and make some new ones while eating fantastic baked goods. Enjoys hot and cold drinks in a non-smoking environment. Bambi's by Java Dave's, 4632 State Street, in the Green Acres Plaza.
June 5, Thursday
Ruth Ellis Center Transgender Group, Meets every Thurs, 7:30-9:00. 16501 Woodward (on the corner of Woodward and Florence), Highland Park. Open to all people who consider themselves transgender, not just youth. Contact: 313-867-6936, www.ruthelliscenter.com, info@ruthelliscenter.com
Transsexual Menace of Washtenaw County, Meets every Thursday at 7pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Committee, Meets every Thursday at 4:30-6:30. WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct. www.wrap-up.org Discussion and planning on ways to empower the transgender community.
Transgender Women of Color (TWOC) Group, Meets every Thursday at 7 pm, Full Truth Fellowship, 4458 Joy Rd, Detroit. Embracing womanhood -- Developing Sisterhood. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Salina 313-931-2975 or Tiffany 313-526-3737.
Womyn's Circle 5:30 - 7:00 pm. This program provides support to Tri-County lesbian women and facilitates community awareness projects in partnership with Perceptions and PFLAG. It has provided safety and help to many women and their families experiencing hostility, abuse and isolation. The free, confidential support group sessions are facilitated by Mary Jo Hall, MSW, LMSW. Meets at the YWCA located at 3405 Midland Rd. in Bay City.
June 6, Friday
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30, Cyberia Cafe Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Friday evening for a social time. This group includes several TG folk. Contact Dianne dsprague@mtu.edu (906) 482-7183
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's Outspoken Meeting, Meets every Friday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS (4297)
Every Friday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall, MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
Friday Night Dinner 7:00 pm. Join Perceptions members and friends this week at the Metro Grille, 115 N. Hamilton St, Saginaw. If you plan to attend, reply to Jim@PerceptionsSV.org by 3:00 pm Friday. Sign up for our email list on Yahoo Groups to be notified of future venues.
June 7, Saturday
AA group meeting geared towards the transgender community. Meets every Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Mi.
Calling all LGBTQA teens: We welcome you to Riot Youth and Queer Space Riot Youth is open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning and Ally teenagers in high school. Riot Youth meets at the Neutral Zone (located on 637 S. Main Street) every other Saturday from 4-6pm at the 1st floor couches by the windows. Riot Youth plans events such as LGBT movie night, Queer Prom, gender bender party and also hosts Queer Space. Queer Space is a chance for LGBT and ally teens to socialize and network. Queer Space is also on SATURDAYS from 4-6pm, the opposite weeks of Riot Youth. Riot Youth is teen driven; all projects are created and implemented by the teens. For more information contact Ben at csmckee@umich.edu
Lambda Mu chapter of Tri-ESS Meeting, Meets first Saturday at 4pm, Lansing. The newcomers meeting starts at 2pm followed by some social time prior to the start of the regular meeting at 4pm. While this is an organization for heterosexual cross dressers, their spouses/SO's and family, they will not turn away any inquiry nor fail to offer support to any contact. www.lambdamu.org
June 8, Sunday
June 9, Monday
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Monday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
Detroit Queergroup, 7:30pm, 3407 Trumbull, Detroit. Meets every Monday at 7:30 at the queer art house. Contact: 313-303-1275, jeanofarc@yahoo.com
coffee break, Discussions Coffee house (6 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI.) Meets every Monday at 12:30 am. This is not a formal meeting, but just a time for fellowship and support. If you are transsexual, or T-questioning feel free to stop by and share some time with us in a fun safe environment. Contact Jennifer at jena677@sbcglobal.net
Gender Non-Conformists, Monday, 7-9 A social and support group for genderqueer, genderfabulous, transgender, gender-exploring folks, and all those who transcend gender binaries. This safe, open, and affirming space is also open to supportive family, friends, and significant others. Affirmations is located at 290 W. 9 Mile Road in Ferndale. For more information call 248-398-7105.
June 10, Tuesday
U of M Yo LGBT Rap!, Meets every week at 12-1:30 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This Monthly Discussion series is for Transgender/Gender Queer and Gender Transgressive folks. Topic TBA. Lunch will be provided. Contact: 734-763-4186
Drop-In Support Group for Sexual Assault Survivors: A free and confidential program offered by SafeHouse Center; bus tokens and child care will be provided. When: Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm (except holidays) Where: SafeHouse Center (4100 Clark Road, Ann Arbor) Contact Amy at 734.973.0242 ext. 289 for details.
June 11, Wednesday
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Wednesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
Transgender Movie Series, 6pm, Kalamazoo Gay/Lesbian Resource Center, 629 Pioneer Street, Kalamazoo. All movies show at 6:30 PM with social time 6-6:30 PM. Movies are presented the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Contact: 269-349-4234, www.kglrc.org
June 12, Thursday
Ruth Ellis Center Transgender Group, Meets every Thurs, 7:30-9:00. 16501 Woodward (on the corner of Woodward and Florence), Highland Park. Open to all people who consider themselves transgender, not just youth. Contact: 313-867-6936, www.ruthelliscenter.com, info@ruthelliscenter.com
Transsexual Menace of Washtenaw County, Meets every Thursday at 7pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Committee, Meets every Thursday at 4:30-6:30. WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct. www.wrap-up.org Discussion and planning on ways to empower the transgender community.
Transgender Women of Color (TWOC) Group, Meets every Thursday at 7 pm, Full Truth Fellowship, 4458 Joy Rd, Detroit. Embracing womanhood -- Developing Sisterhood. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Salina 313-931-2975 or Tiffany 313-526-3737.
Lambda Mu chapter of Tri-ESS Meeting, Meets second Thursday at 4pm, Lansing. The newcomers meeting starts at 2pm followed by some social time prior to the start of the regular meeting at 4pm. While this is an organization for heterosexual cross dressers, their spouses/SO's and family, they will not turn away any inquiry nor fail to offer support to any contact. www.lambdamu.org
Trans•cend: social support group for transgender people and their friends, families, and allies
Meetings held @ 629 Pioneer Street in Kalamazoo 2nd Thursdays @ 6:30pm, 4th Sundays @ 4:30pm
June 13, Friday
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30, Cyberia Cafe Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Friday evening for a social time. This group includes several TG folk. Contact Dianne dsprague@mtu.edu (906) 482-7183
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Meets every Friday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS (4297)
Every Friday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall, MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
HARC’s newest support group “Positive Affection” will meet on the 2nd and 4th FRIDAYS each month. The group will meet at St. Joseph Hospital’s Education Center on the second floor in classroom #2. This group is a new support group for affected loved ones, friends, family and partners of people living with HIV/AIDS. For more info contact Danielle at ddharc@yahoo.com or call HARC at 734-572-9355
Perceptions Creates New Group for Transgenders
Perceptions Saginaw Valley is in process of forming a new group for transgenders at 6:00 pm at The Mixx/Metro Grille, 115 N. Hamilton St. in Saginaw.
The group will be an informal gathering, taking a more 'light-hearted' approach to allow transgenders in the Tri-City area an opportunity to connect with one another for socializing and support. At the initial meeting, we will discuss future meeting days/times.
You are not required to be a member of Perceptions to participate in this group, though we would love to have you join us in carrying out our mission. If you are unable to help financially support our work at this time, we ask at the very least that you please register as a Friend of Perceptions. If you have any questions, contact Rebecca at rebecca@perceptionssv.org. We usually sit at tables away from the booths. Come in the door on the left side of the building.
June 14, Saturday
Kalamazoo Pride - 2pm -11pm Arcadia Festival Site - TransGender Michigan is looking for volunteers to staff the table. Please contact Cj at cjtune@transgendermichigan.org if you are interested.
AA group meeting geared towards the transgender community. Meets every Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Mi.
Calling all LGBTQA teens: We welcome you to Riot Youth and Queer Space Riot Youth is open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning and Ally teenagers in high school. Riot Youth meets at the Neutral Zone (located on 637 S. Main Street) every other Saturday from 4-6pm at the 1st floor couches by the windows. Riot Youth plans events such as LGBT movie night, Queer Prom, gender bender party and also hosts Queer Space. Queer Space is a chance for LGBT and ally teens to socialize and network. Queer Space is also on SATURDAYS from 4-6pm, the opposite weeks of Riot Youth. Riot Youth is teen driven; all projects are created and implemented by the teens. For more information contact Ben at csmckee@umich.edu.
June 15, Sunday
Crossroads Meeting, Meets second Sunday at 7:30 pm, Royal Oak Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave. (off 13 mile, just east of Crooks), Royal Oak. Contact: 313-719-3267.
June 16, Monday
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Monday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
Detroit Queergroup, 3407 Trumbull, Detroit. Meets every Monday at 7:30 at the queer art house. Contact: 313-303-1275, jeanofarc@yahoo.com
coffee break, Discussions Coffee house (6 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI.) Meets every Monday at 12:30 am. This is not a formal meeting, but just a time for fellowship and support. If you are transsexual, or T-questioning feel free to stop by and share some time with us in a fun safe environment. Contact Jennifer at jena677@sbcglobal.net
Rainbow Book Club: The Rainbow Book Club is a book club dedicated to reading and discussing classic and contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer literature. This is an inclusive group! We welcome people of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations. All you need is an interest in LGBTQ books! We meet on the SECOND MONDAY each month from 4:30-6pm at the WRAP office in 319 Braun Court. Common Language makes our book selections available with a 10% discount. More information about the group, including our past, present, and future selections can be found at the Rainbow Book Club website http://sitemaker.umich.edu/queerbookclub
Gender Explorers Social/Support Group, 8-10 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This group is for transgenders, transsexuals, cross-dressers, intersexed, those exploring their gender identities or simply falling outside of society's gender expectations. Meets the second and fourth Monday of every month. Contact: pajeho@umich.edu , 734-763-4186
PFLAG Detroit Meeting, Meets the second Monday from 2-5pm, Lutheran Church of the Master, 3333 Coolidge Hwy. (just north of Kmart HQ), Troy. Parents of transgender support group after general meeting. www.pflagdetroit.org
PFLAG, Genesee County Chapter Meeting, Meets the second Monday from 2-4pm, Unitarian Universalist Church of Flint, G2474 S. Ballenger Highway, Flint, www.pflagflint.org
Tri-County Transsexual Support Group, Meets second Monday at 2-4 pm, Pure Laser Hair Removal, 3950 S. Rochester Rd. Suite 2150, Rochester Hills. The focus of this group is on mutual support for and by transsexual women at various stages in transition. Contact: chimera_tlon@yahoo.com
Gender Non-Conformists, Monday, 7-9 A social and support group for genderqueer, genderfabulous, transgender, gender-exploring folks, and all those who transcend gender binaries. This safe, open, and affirming space is also open to supportive family, friends, and significant others. Affirmations is located at 290 W. 9 Mile Road in Ferndale. For more information call 248-398-7105.
Gender Explorers Social/Support Group, 8-10 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This group is for transgenders, transsexuals, cross-dressers, intersexed, those exploring their gender identities or simply falling outside of society's gender expectations. Meets the second and fourth Monday of every month. Contact: pajeho@umich.edu , 734-763-4186
June 17, Tuesday
U of M Yo lgbT Rap!, Meets every week at 12-1:30 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This Monthly Discussion series is for Transgender/Gender Queer and Gender Transgressive folks. Topic TBA. Lunch will be provided. Contact: 734-763-4186
Drop-In Support Group for Sexual Assault Survivors: A free and confidential program offered by SafeHouse Center; bus tokens and child care will be provided. When: Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm (except holidays) Where: SafeHouse Center (4100 Clark Road, Ann Arbor) Contact Amy at 734.973.0242 ext. 289 for details.
June 18, Wednesday
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Wednesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Project, Meets the third Wednesday at 6pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
June 19, Thursday
Ruth Ellis Center Transgender Group, Meets every Thursday, 7:30-9:00. 16501 Woodward (on the corner of Woodward and Florence), Highland Park. Open to all people who consider themselves transgender, not just youth. Contact: 313-867-6936, www.ruthelliscenter.com, info@ruthelliscenter.com
Transsexual Menace of Washtenaw County, Meets every Thursday at 7pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Committee, Meets every Thursday at 4:30-6:30. WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct. www.wrap-up.org Discussion and planning on ways to empower the transgender community.
Transgender Women of Color (TWOC) Group, Meets every Thursday at 7 pm, Full Truth Fellowship, 4458 Joy Rd, Detroit. Embracing womanhood -- Developing Sisterhood. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Salina 313-931-2975 or Tiffany 313-526-3737.
Transgender Social Group, Every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 8 pm, Pronto, Annex Room, 608 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak. Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
June 20, Friday
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30, Cyberia Cafe Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Friday evening for a social time. This group includes several TG folks. Contact Dianne dsprague@mtu.edu (906) 482-7183
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Meets every Friday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS (4297)
Every Friday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall, MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
HARC’s newest support group “Positive Affection” will meet on the 2nd and 4th FRIDAYS each month. The group will meet at St. Joseph Hospital’s Education Center on the second floor in classroom #2. This group is a new support group for affected loved ones, friends, family and partners of people living with HIV/AIDS. For more info contact Danielle at ddharc@yahoo.com or call HARC at
734-572-9355
The Polyamory Network is an open and inclusive community of people living polyamorously, people interested in Polyamory and people of, friendly to and curious about Polyamory. We welcome diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, family constellation and spiritual path. We meet on the THIRD FRIDAY of each month at 7pm at the WRAP office, 319 Braun office, Ann Arbor. For more info go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a2_polynet/
June 21, Saturday
AA group meeting geared towards the transgender community. Meets every Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Mi.
Calling all LGBTQA teens: We welcome you to Riot Youth and Queer Space Riot Youth is open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning and Ally teenagers in high school. Riot Youth meets at the Neutral Zone (located on 637 S. Main Street) every other Saturday from 4-6pm at the 1st floor couches by the windows. Riot Youth plans events such as LGBT movie night, Queer Prom, gender bender party and also hosts Queer Space. Queer Space is a chance for LGBT and ally teens to socialize and network. Queer Space is also on SATURDAYS from 4-6pm, the opposite weeks of Riot Youth. Riot Youth is teen driven; all projects are created and implemented by the teens. For more information contact Ben at csmckee@umich.edu.
June 22, Sunday
June 23, Monday
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Monday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
Detroit Queergroup, 3407 Trumbull, Detroit. Meets every Monday at 7:30 at the queer art house. Contact: 313-303-1275, jeanofarc@yahoo.com
coffee break, Discussions Coffee house (6 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI.) Meets every Monday at 12:30 am. This is not a formal meeting, but just a time for fellowship and support. If you are transsexual, or T-questioning feel free to stop by and share some time with us in a fun safe environment. Contact Jennifer at jena677@sbcglobal.net
NW Ohio/SE Michigan Trans support group meeting, Meets third Monday at 3. Support group for TG/TV/TS/IS/Drag folk at the TAP Center, 450 W. Delaware. Suite 4. (419)241-4TAP
MSU Transgender Support Group, Meets the third Monday at 5pm, MSU Union, U of M Room, East Lansing. Do you go beyond what society tells you should be like as a man or as a woman? Or are you just not sure how you fit into the male/female scheme of things? This group is open to anyone who is coming to terms with gender expression or intersex issues. This group is also for anybody who is tired of fitting into the boxes that society tells them to. Come to this group and start being yourself! Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
PFLAG Ann Arbor meets the THIRD MONDAY of every month from 2-4:30pm at St. Andrews Episcopal Church at the corner of Division and Catherine, park in the back of the church and enter through the back doors, there are signs directing people to the meeting place. PFLAG Ann Arbor promotes the health and well being of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy. For more info contact president@pflagaa.org
Gender Non-Conformists, Monday, 7-9 A social and support group for genderqueer, genderfabulous, transgender, gender-exploring folks, and all those who transcend gender binaries. This safe, open, and affirming space is also open to supportive family, friends, and significant others. Affirmations is located at 290 W. 9 Mile Road in Ferndale. For more information call 248-398-7105.
June 24, Tuesday
U of M Yo lgbT Rap!, Meets every week at 12-1:30 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This Monthly Discussion series is for Transgender/Gender Queer and Gender Transgressive folks. Topic TBA. Lunch will be provided. Contact: 734-763-4186
Drop-In Support Group for Sexual Assault Survivors: A free and confidential program offered by SafeHouse Center; bus tokens and child care will be provided. When: Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm (except holidays) Where: SafeHouse Center (4100 Clark Road, Ann Arbor) Contact Amy at 734.973.0242 ext. 289 for details.
June 25, Wednesday
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Wednesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
Transgender Support Group, Meets fourth Wednesday at 6-8:30 pm, Kalamazoo Gay & Lesbian Resource Center, Resource Center Conference Room, 629 Pioneer Street, Kalamazoo. Partners/supporters welcome. www.kglrc.org/
June 26, Thursday
Ruth Ellis Center Transgender Group, Meets every Thursday, 7:30-9:00. 16501 Woodward (on the corner of Woodward and Florence), Highland Park. Open to all people who consider themselves transgender, not just youth. Contact: 313-867-6936, www.ruthelliscenter.com, info@ruthelliscenter.com
Transsexual Menace of Washtenaw County, Meets every Thursday at 7pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Committee, Meets every Thursday at 4:30-6:30.
WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct. www.wrap-up.org Discussion and planning on ways to empower the transgender community.
Transgender Women of Color (TWOC) Group, Meets every Thursday at 7 pm, Full Truth Fellowship, 4458 Joy Rd, Detroit. Embracing womanhood -- Developing Sisterhood. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Salina 313-931-2975 or Tiffany 313-526-3737.
June 27, Friday
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30, Cyberia Cafe Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Friday evening for a social time. This group includes several TG folk. Contact Dianne dsprague@mtu.edu (906) 482-7183
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Meets every Friday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS (4297)
Every Friday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall, MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
HARC’s newest support group “Positive Affection” will meet on the 2nd and 4th FRIDAYS each month. The group will meet at St. Joseph Hospital’s Education Center on the second floor in classroom #2. This group is a new support group for affected loved ones, friends, family and partners of people living with HIV/AIDS. For more info contact Danielle at ddharc@yahoo.com or call HARC at 734-572-9355
June 28, Saturday
Michigan Pride - Lansing's Riverfront Park TransGender Michigan is looking for volunteers to staff the table. Please contact Cj at cjtune@transgendermichigan.org if you are interested.
AA group meeting geared towards the transgender community. Meets every Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Mi.
Calling all LGBTQA teens: We welcome you to Riot Youth and Queer Space Riot Youth is open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning and Ally teenagers in high school. Riot Youth meets at the Neutral Zone (located on 637 S. Main Street) every other Saturday from 4-6pm at the 1st floor couches by the windows. Riot Youth plans events such as LGBT movie night, Queer Prom, gender bender party and also hosts Queer Space. Queer Space is a chance for LGBT and ally teens to socialize and network. Queer Space is also on SATURDAYS from 4-6pm, the opposite weeks of Riot Youth. Riot Youth is teen driven; all projects are created and implemented by the teens. For more information contact Ben at csmckee@umich.edu.
The Poly Queer Women’s Group is an open meeting to Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender women who are polyamorous or even curious about women centered polyamory. We meet on the LAST SATURDAY of the month at 7pm at the WRAP office, 319 Braun Court in Ann Arbor. For more info contact Jill at polylezzie@yahoo.com
Supporters and Very Special Guests of Crossroads Chapter, I am pleading and begging you at this time of the year to Show your support to and for Crossroads Chapter! Please mark on you calendar March 29th, 2008 for hopefully our biggest ever! We also are trying to get (80) plus people signed up before March 25th, 2008 to Move into a much bigger and very much nicer room right next to where we have been the last several years! PLEASE! Please! Come and enjoy a Very Happy Night out in Fashion!! Please!! thanks!! Call me 24/7 @ (586)775-6063 if you have any questions! Okay??
HUGS, Dawn President and Program Director of Crossroads Chapter!!
June 29, Sunday
Trans•cend: social support group for transgender people and their friends, families, and allies
Meetings held @ 629 Pioneer Street in Kalamazoo 2nd Wednesdays @ 6:30pm and 4th Sundays @ 4:30pm
June 30, Monday
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Monday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
Detroit Queergroup, 3407 Trumbull, Detroit. Meets every Monday at 7:30 at the queer art house. Contact: 313-303-1275, jeanofarc@yahoo.com
coffee break, Discussions Coffee house (6 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI.) Meets every Monday at 12:30 am. This is not a formal meeting, but just a time for fellowship and support. If you are transsexual, or T-questioning feel free to stop by and share some time with us in a fun safe environment. Contact Jennifer at jena677@sbcglobal.net
Gender Non-Conformists, Monday, 7-9 A social and support group for genderqueer, genderfabulous, transgender, gender-exploring folks, and all those who transcend gender binaries. This safe, open, and affirming space is also open to supportive family, friends, and significant others. Affirmations is located at 290 W. 9 Mile Road in Ferndale. For more information call 248-398-7105.
Gender Explorers Social/Support Group, 8-10 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This group is for transgenders, transsexuals, cross-dressers, intersexed, those exploring their gender identities or simply falling outside of society's gender expectations. Meets the second and fourth Monday of every month. Contact: pajeho@umich.edu , 734-763-4186
