
Strength in Solidarity: Weightlifting for Queer and Trans Folks with s gold
Trauma-informed, beginner-friendly strength training in a small, supportive eight week series held Thursday evenings; no prior experience required, class limited to eight participants and masks are required.
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Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

Somatic movement practice blending Open Floor dance with guided inquiry, inviting you to explore sensation, emotion, and connection through improvisational floorwork. A supportive late-evening class oriented toward embodied mindfulness and self-expression.

Somatic movement practice blending Open Floor dance with guided inquiry, inviting you to explore sensation, emotion, and connection through improvisational floorwork. A supportive late-evening class oriented toward embodied mindfulness and self-expression.
Somatic movement practice blending Open Floor dance with guided inquiry, inviting you to explore sensation, emotion, and connection through improvisational floorwork. A supportive late-evening class oriented toward embodied mindfulness and self-expression.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.
Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Beginner friendly bellydance technique class centered on “external movements,” building body awareness and confidence through repeated drills and skill development. Monthly focus format encourages drop in dancers to deepen control and take up space.

Beginner friendly bellydance technique class centered on “external movements,” building body awareness and confidence through repeated drills and skill development. Monthly focus format encourages drop in dancers to deepen control and take up space.
Beginner friendly bellydance technique class centered on “external movements,” building body awareness and confidence through repeated drills and skill development. Monthly focus format encourages drop in dancers to deepen control and take up space.

Slow, meditative movement practice emphasizing Yang 10 and 24 forms and restorative Qigong exercises to build balance, breath control, and joint mobility for beginners in a supportive group setting.

Slow, meditative movement practice emphasizing Yang 10 and 24 forms and restorative Qigong exercises to build balance, breath control, and joint mobility for beginners in a supportive group setting.
Slow, meditative movement practice emphasizing Yang 10 and 24 forms and restorative Qigong exercises to build balance, breath control, and joint mobility for beginners in a supportive group setting.

Facilitated consent centered platonic touch sessions focused on nervous system regulation and trust building with guided consent practices in a welcoming circle; optional nonsexual touch and somatic exercises create a grounded, respectful space.

Facilitated consent centered platonic touch sessions focused on nervous system regulation and trust building with guided consent practices in a welcoming circle; optional nonsexual touch and somatic exercises create a grounded, respectful space.
Facilitated consent centered platonic touch sessions focused on nervous system regulation and trust building with guided consent practices in a welcoming circle; optional nonsexual touch and somatic exercises create a grounded, respectful space.

Confidential, peer-led online circle for LGBTQ+ individuals to share stories, practice coping strategies, and receive identity-affirming listening from Rise Above Community facilitators in a calm, trauma-aware virtual space.

Confidential, peer-led online circle for LGBTQ+ individuals to share stories, practice coping strategies, and receive identity-affirming listening from Rise Above Community facilitators in a calm, trauma-aware virtual space.
Confidential, peer-led online circle for LGBTQ+ individuals to share stories, practice coping strategies, and receive identity-affirming listening from Rise Above Community facilitators in a calm, trauma-aware virtual space.

Judgement-free virtual listening circle for community healing and restorative reflection, guided by trauma-informed practices to reset and connect; free online gathering encourages gentle sharing and mutual support (registration required).

Judgement-free virtual listening circle for community healing and restorative reflection, guided by trauma-informed practices to reset and connect; free online gathering encourages gentle sharing and mutual support (registration required).
Judgement-free virtual listening circle for community healing and restorative reflection, guided by trauma-informed practices to reset and connect; free online gathering encourages gentle sharing and mutual support (registration required).

Gentle Tai Chi foundations focusing on Zhan Zhuang standing pose and sinking Qi to the DanTian, beginning with a communal Chinese tea to settle breath and sharpen posture.

Gentle Tai Chi foundations focusing on Zhan Zhuang standing pose and sinking Qi to the DanTian, beginning with a communal Chinese tea to settle breath and sharpen posture.
Gentle Tai Chi foundations focusing on Zhan Zhuang standing pose and sinking Qi to the DanTian, beginning with a communal Chinese tea to settle breath and sharpen posture.

Brief, interactive virtual training delivering simple, practical strategies and conversation skills for formal and informal community leaders to support individuals after crises, with focused exercises and immediate, actionable takeaways.

Brief, interactive virtual training delivering simple, practical strategies and conversation skills for formal and informal community leaders to support individuals after crises, with focused exercises and immediate, actionable takeaways.
Brief, interactive virtual training delivering simple, practical strategies and conversation skills for formal and informal community leaders to support individuals after crises, with focused exercises and immediate, actionable takeaways.

Supportive, healing group meditation designed for psychotherapists, spiritual practitioners, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers, with gentle breath-centered sits and peer care to foster restorative replenishment and community connection.

Supportive, healing group meditation designed for psychotherapists, spiritual practitioners, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers, with gentle breath-centered sits and peer care to foster restorative replenishment and community connection.
Supportive, healing group meditation designed for psychotherapists, spiritual practitioners, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers, with gentle breath-centered sits and peer care to foster restorative replenishment and community connection.

Lineage qigong movements focus on balancing the endocrine, nervous, immune, and organ systems, using simple, modifiable exercises to build strength, relaxation, regulation, and sustained energy for all levels.

Lineage qigong movements focus on balancing the endocrine, nervous, immune, and organ systems, using simple, modifiable exercises to build strength, relaxation, regulation, and sustained energy for all levels.
Lineage qigong movements focus on balancing the endocrine, nervous, immune, and organ systems, using simple, modifiable exercises to build strength, relaxation, regulation, and sustained energy for all levels.

Small group weightlifting sessions using barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells with coached technique drills and progressive overload to build strength and muscle. Ideal for lifters seeking hands on form correction and measurable weekly gains.

Small group weightlifting sessions using barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells with coached technique drills and progressive overload to build strength and muscle. Ideal for lifters seeking hands on form correction and measurable weekly gains.
Small group weightlifting sessions using barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells with coached technique drills and progressive overload to build strength and muscle. Ideal for lifters seeking hands on form correction and measurable weekly gains.

Deeply restorative Yin Yoga emphasizing long passive holds, breath awareness, and guided stillness to release deep connective tissue and cultivate presence, taught by rotating local instructors in a community circle each Monday.

Deeply restorative Yin Yoga emphasizing long passive holds, breath awareness, and guided stillness to release deep connective tissue and cultivate presence, taught by rotating local instructors in a community circle each Monday.
Deeply restorative Yin Yoga emphasizing long passive holds, breath awareness, and guided stillness to release deep connective tissue and cultivate presence, taught by rotating local instructors in a community circle each Monday.
Restorative movement, guided breathwork, and immersive sound healing designed to uplift the body and calm the nervous system; participants gather for gentle somatic exercises and vocal toning in a meditative community retreat setting.
Restorative movement, guided breathwork, and immersive sound healing designed to uplift the body and calm the nervous system; participants gather for gentle somatic exercises and vocal toning in a meditative community retreat setting.
Restorative movement, guided breathwork, and immersive sound healing designed to uplift the body and calm the nervous system; participants gather for gentle somatic exercises and vocal toning in a meditative community retreat setting.

Guided embroidery and storytelling sessions that use stitched motifs to process grief and create a shared quilt; food and supplies provided, beginner friendly and recurring on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

Guided embroidery and storytelling sessions that use stitched motifs to process grief and create a shared quilt; food and supplies provided, beginner friendly and recurring on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
Guided embroidery and storytelling sessions that use stitched motifs to process grief and create a shared quilt; food and supplies provided, beginner friendly and recurring on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

Gentle, breath centered yoga flow blending alignment cues and mindful movement to build strength, flexibility, and inner calm. Small group studio class at Happy Body Pilates welcomes all levels.

Gentle, breath centered yoga flow blending alignment cues and mindful movement to build strength, flexibility, and inner calm. Small group studio class at Happy Body Pilates welcomes all levels.
Gentle, breath centered yoga flow blending alignment cues and mindful movement to build strength, flexibility, and inner calm. Small group studio class at Happy Body Pilates welcomes all levels.

Casual queer craft circle for social stitching, embroidery, knitting, and small art projects in the Queer Resource Center's cozy meeting room; bring your own supplies and enjoy relaxed conversation and community.

Casual queer craft circle for social stitching, embroidery, knitting, and small art projects in the Queer Resource Center's cozy meeting room; bring your own supplies and enjoy relaxed conversation and community.
Casual queer craft circle for social stitching, embroidery, knitting, and small art projects in the Queer Resource Center's cozy meeting room; bring your own supplies and enjoy relaxed conversation and community.

Guided silent sitting interspersed with slow walking meditation, focusing on breath and body awareness in a calm community space; all levels welcome, no experience necessary, free drop in (in person only).

Guided silent sitting interspersed with slow walking meditation, focusing on breath and body awareness in a calm community space; all levels welcome, no experience necessary, free drop in (in person only).
Guided silent sitting interspersed with slow walking meditation, focusing on breath and body awareness in a calm community space; all levels welcome, no experience necessary, free drop in (in person only).

Gentle standing Qigong practice of traditional stretching and toning movements that build resilience, core strength, and breath awareness; adaptable for all ages and abilities and scalable from restorative to more challenging.

Gentle standing Qigong practice of traditional stretching and toning movements that build resilience, core strength, and breath awareness; adaptable for all ages and abilities and scalable from restorative to more challenging.
Gentle standing Qigong practice of traditional stretching and toning movements that build resilience, core strength, and breath awareness; adaptable for all ages and abilities and scalable from restorative to more challenging.