GLBT GroupWeekly, on Thursdays at 7 p.m.Join the GLBT Group for its weekly social mixer where guests enjoy light conversation and the opportunity to make new friends. GLBT Group is open to all individuals, 18 years of age and up. The first Thursday of each month is a potluck — please bring something to share. Long-time community activist John Maddux and Megan Neal, the president of the local Queen City Rainbow Bank, share responsibility for the group. Grief Group Monthly, on the first Wednesday at 7 p.m.The Grief Group offers facilitated discussion aimed at learning to build resources and find support. Having 20 years experience as a professional social worker, facilitator Bill Abney saw the need in Greater Cincinnati for a safe and supportive gathering space for survivors. The Grief Group is for anyone over 18 years of age who has recently experienced the death of someone close. Bill Abney was awarded his MSW from the University of Cincinnati in 1998. He now works for Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services. He is a former president of the center board, is a center volunteer and a director on its board. If you have additional questions please email Bill Abney. Movie NightTwice monthly, on the first and third Monday at 7 p.m.Movie Night has returned to the center (see calendar). Crystal Loomis will present the best of modern Queer cinema in comfortable, informal setting. Free wifi is offered and two of the center's public computers will remain available during film showings. The center provides free popcorn — guests are encouraged to bring their own nonalcoholic beverages and snacks. Cincinnati's GLBT CoalitionOne monthly, on third Saturday at 11 am. Not held during June, July & August.
Monthly, on the third Saturday at 11 a.m.The Coalition represents a long, rich and diverse history from 1978 to the present. It initially developed from the energy of Dignity, Gay Dreams (radio show now Alternating Currents), and the Switchboard. It was then GCGC (Greater Cincinnati Gay Coalition). In 1984, the group incorporated as a non-profit and changed its name to the Greater Cincinnati Gay & Lesbian Coalition. This group ultimately became the Community Center when it opened in the fall of 1993.After a six year absence, various community leaders felt that the need still remained for a "monthly Coalition meeting," so, the Coalition was reinvented in 1999 as a "forum for GLBT organizations and individuals to foster pride and unity in the GLBT community." Additionally, the Coalition advocates, both within and beyond the GLBT community, for fairness and increased acceptance, on a non-political basis, by facilitating communication. During meetings, diverse local groups share information on projects, events and suggest projects of general community interest. In 2010, the following groups have sent representatives: PFLAG, GLSEN, UC Student Government Special Interests, Muse, Cincinnati Men's Chorus, HRC, Equality Cincinnati, Stop AIDS, New Spirit MCC, Crossport, Church of Our Saviour, Share a Bear, Truth & Destiny Convenant Ministries and Peru's Special Kids Are Us. Not only is this a great space for GLBT and ally organizations to share information and acquire new volunteers, but the Coalition also serves as an opportunity for all members of the general public to come and learn about the organizations and regional resources. The Coalition does not have a membership fee and is open to all. Meeting currently are held at The Center, 4119 Hamilton Avenue in Northside. They last about one hour. No meetings are held during June, July or August. Check calendar for changes.
The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Cincinnati offers its space on Hamilton Avenue for use by other community groups. The updated space is outfitted with four computer workstations, television and DVD player and comes complete with free broadband wireless internet service. It is configured to seat up to 12. Limited additional seating can be accommodated. Guests are asked to email center president Rusty Lockett for bookings. Once booked, the center will make provisions to open the room and then lockup. For recurring meetings, groups may designate one of their own members to become a trained volunteer of the center. Their trained volunteer could then handle opening and closing for that group. A fun, easy, one evening session with volunteer coordinator Toby Martino is all that's required. ComputersWhen not booked for meetings, the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Cincinnati offers use of three computers to the public free of charge. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 6–9 p.m. and on Saturdays from noon – 4 p.m., depending on availability of volunteer staff.The center's computers are content filtered and use of the devices is subject to Center rules (below). Neither printers nor the capability of writing to CDs or DVDs is provided to users of the center computers. Lending LibraryThe Center has a small honor system library of books, VHS tapes, CDs and DVDs. Because of our limited storage, we are not accepting additional materials. The Ohio Lesbian Archives may be interested in donations of gay/lesbian literature. Please write Ohio Lesbian Archives for information about donations. Pride Night at Kings IslandPlease see the Pride Night page for information about the center's annual Pride event and fundraiser hosted by Kings Island to benefit your community Center. For questions about any program or to submit a proposal for a group or program at the Center, please write to: programs@cincyglbt.com |
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