The Rainbow Connection of the
Sebastopol Senior Center
Thank You!
Thank You All the Fabulous Folks Who Joined Us in the Pride Parade!
We Won Best Overall!
What the parade announcer said as our float rolled by:
"The Sebastopol Area Senior Center, a West County nonprofit, has expanded services and programs for LGBT+ seniors, particularly those who are prone to isolation. They have organized many LGBT+ activities including the increasingly popular LGBT+ dances held 3 times per year, mixers, hikes and social gatherings in person and on-line. Hundreds of LGBT+ folks and allies come together to socialize, connect with new friends, and of course, dance! Future activities include LGBT+ movie nights, dances, bus trips, hikes, more mixers, and connection groups. COME JOIN US!"
Please send me any photos you took this day. We'd love to see them and post them here for all to enjoy!
Our LGBT+ Friendship Mixer Continues to be a Huge Success!
I was on the edge of my chair hearing the stories shared of our LGBT+ lives. We are such an interesting group! Some folks traded phone numbers after class. It was so fun and successful that we decided to have it every month.
Put the next one on your calendar!
We provide coffee, water, tea and fresh popped popcorn!
What: LGBT+ Friendship Mixer Circle
When: Monday of the Month, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
These Mondays: July 11th, Aug 1st, Sept 19th
(if it is a holiday, then we meet the following Monday)
Where: Sebastopol Senior Center in person
Why: Meet new LGBT+ Friends & Neighbors
Cost: Free to members, $5 non-members
Go HERE to register:
Or call our front desk: 707-829-2440
We will be in the back room with the double doors open to the outside. This event is for everyone wanting to make a new friend.
Must be able to show proof of vaccination.
Only 8 spaces Left:
Friday, July 1st
Flower Farm Tour
Inviting Our LGBT+ Community and Allies
July 1st 9:30 to 12 noon
Max 20 people (sign up soon before we are sold out!)
Jerry Bolduan and his husband Paul, have invited us to tour of their famous flower ranch! This shady green oasis garden tour in Green Valley Sebastopol is open to only 20 people who must be ambulatory, as this will be a walking tour of his flower ranch.
Jerry and his husband grow over 16,000 hydrangeas plants (with more than 200 varieties), and their flowers have been featured in Martha Stewart’s magazine.
“Celebrities such as Harrison Ford and Barbra Streisand have ordered from Green Valley Growers. Oprah Winfrey had Jerry Bolduan make a special tree for her own home with natural ornaments he made himself.”
Tour includes free coffee and fresh baked sticky buns
Must be able to show proof of vaccination.
Read more about the Flower Garden in the Press Democrat here or visit the Green Valley Grower's website here.
When: Friday, July 1st, 9:30am to 12 noon
Where: Sebastopol, Green Valley Growers, details provided for those who have signed up.
How: Drive yourself or carpool by meeting at the Sebastopol Senior Center at 9 AM
Cost: $10 for members, $20 for non-members
(Scholarships are available)
Must sign waiver
Go HERE to register or call our front desk at 707-829-2440
See "Green Valley Growers Tour LGBT and Allies"
LGBT+ Activities Coming Up:
Every Thursday 4PM Men's Connection Group
July 1st Flower Farm Tour (8 spaces left)
July 11th Friendship Mixer
Aug 1st Friendship Mixer
Aug 27th LGBT+ Dance at Center
Sept 19th Friendship Mixer
Oct 29th LGBT+ Halloween Dance at Center
GUYS who want to attend Sonoma County potlucks, sign up for these two groups:
Golden Guys
An informal gathering of gay men for an afternoon potluck on the second Sunday of each month. To receive the emails of the time and location of these monthly events, contact David ~ david.laudon@sbcglobal.net.
The Billys (707) 545-1044
A community of open-hearted gay, bi, queer and trans men throughout the North Bay who gather for monthly potlucks in Sonoma County and join together in Gatherings six times a year in rural venues throughout Northern California. Go here to sign up for their emails: https://www.thebillys.org/mailing/
GUYS who want to watch gay themed movies together online and discuss them
Get on this email list, watching films together with the CMG, (California Men's Gathering), go here to sign up: https://thecmg.info/
WOMEN!
What potluck / movie groups can I share for you? Please reach out and let me know!
Please email SCOTTY
OWLS Older Wiser Lesbians
The OWLs list is a high-volume discussion and support list with over 300 members. Respect for others is key. If you are a lesbian over forty and looking for amusement, friendship, connections and inspiration, OWLs is the place. OWLs means Older Wiser Lesbians. Sometimes it means Older Wilder Lesbians.
Go Here:
http://www.sappho.net/lesbian-lists/owls.html
And that is all for this time. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions. You can call or email me.
🦊🦝
Sincerely,
Scotty King
Manager of Special Services
Volunteer Driver Program ∙ LGBT+ Liaison
707-827-8429 direct
707-829-2440 main
Sebastopol Senior Center
167 N. High Street
Sebastopol CA 95472
scotty@sebastopolseniorcenter.org
"Remember when Giving a Ride was the Neighborly Thing to Do? It Still Is!"
Please email SCOTTY with your questions or comments or suggestions! We love your input and involvement!
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