Events at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center

  • Monday, October 02, 2023 at 06:30 PM
    Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center

    Coming Out and Questioning Support Group

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    This group meets in-person on the 1st Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 

    This is a professionally led monthly support group for people who are coming out or questioning their gender or sexuality. We want this group to be open to people at any point in their questioning or reflecting on their genders and sexualities, all are welcome. 

    Need more info? Have questions? Feel free to contact us at [email protected] to ask questions, introduce yourself, or schedule a phone call, Zoom meeting, or in-person meeting, if that would help you feel more comfortable attending the group.

  • Tuesday, October 03, 2023 at 07:00 PM
    Hybrid

    Breathe: A Queer Spirituality Support Group

    Image description: Leaves and a decorative swirl rise from a set of hands with palms up.Text on the rainbow background reads: “Breathe, a queer spirituality support group. Anyone is welcome! Every first Tuesday of the month 7 to 8:30 PM” Eastern Time. The Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center logo is in the upper left corner. The address is listed in the bottom right corner as, "522 West Maple Street at Bayard Rustin Way Allentown, PA 18101.

     

    This group is meeting in a hybrid format, meaning you can join via Zoom or in-person. We'll have technology that allows for people online and in-person to interact easily. For Zoom access, please email Events@BradburySullivanCenter.org. Live closed captioning is provided.

    “Our spirit is what animates or quickens us. It is what makes us alive. Spirituality is the practice of staying consciously connected with what makes us alive.” -Mona West, Feminist theologian and pastor.

    Welcome to Breathe, an affirming space based on a shared thirst for community and connection, located at the intersection of queerness and spirituality. Yes, bring your past (tradition or no tradition), your practices (smells, bells, spells), your truth (as you name it or choose not to name it), and your questions. Let’s build a community centered on exploring fulfilling ways to empower each other’s inner strength and peace. The group is held every 1st Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30PM ET.

    Facilitated by:

    • Mel Kitchen, Coordinator Lehigh University Pride Center for Sexual Orientation & Gender Diversity
    • Mark Wonsidler, Curator of Exhibitions & Collections, Lehigh University Art Galleries
    • Christopher Michael Bogden, Interfaith Clergy
    • Rabbi Steve Nathan, Director of Jewish Student Life, Lehigh University

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  • Wednesday, October 04, 2023 at 07:00 PM
    Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center

    Bisexual, Pansexual, Queer Community Group

    Image description: Hands are making the peace-sign, a heart symbol, and one hand is holding up the bisexual and pansexual flags. The hands have different skin tones and are wearing trans-pride-colored bracelets and rainbow bracelets. The background is yellow with green plants. Accompanying text reads: Bisexual, Pansexual, Queer Community Group. Every first Wednesday of the month. 7:00pm-8:00pm. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. 522 West Maple Street at Bayard Rustin Way. Allentown PA 18101.

     

    This group meets in person at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. Email [email protected] for more information.

    As of February 1st, 2022, everyone entering the center will need to wear a mask and provide proof of vaccination.

    A casual, drop-in community discussion group for anyone who identifies as bisexual, pansexual, queer, or any other non-monosexualities in the Greater Lehigh Valley. The group is held on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

    This first meeting will be a social gathering with snacks and games. 

    Live closed captioning is available in-person as well.



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  • Saturday, October 07, 2023 at 11:00 AM
    Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center

    Board Gayme Group

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    1st Saturdays of the month, 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center welcomes your participation in our monthly Gayme Group that meets on the 1st Saturday of each month. The group meets in-person and is part of First Saturdays. In this group a variety of games will be available to play and choose from and share community. Individuals are also welcomed to bring their own games to share and play with others if the group is interested. Participants can come and go as they please. 

    Visit our First Saturdays page for the the most up-to-date schedule.

    Please email [email protected] if you have any more questions about the group. 

  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 06:00 PM
    Virtual

    Parents of Trans Kids

    [Image description: Four children and two adults stand in front of a sunset on a field. Only their silhouettes can be seen. Text reads "Join Us! Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 p.m.” Eastern Time. The Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center logo is in the top right.]


    This meeting will be held virtually with live captioning. 
    Monthly support group for parents of transgender children of any age led by a parent of a trans child. The group is held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. est. 

    Live closed captioning is available at this virtual event.

    To access the Zoom meeting and to learn more about our supportive services, contact [email protected]


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    Your use of information contained on this and all other pages of this website is subject to the terms and conditions more fully set forth in our DisclaimerAs the health and safety of our center's visitors are our highest priority, this group is now held remotely. To read more about the LGBT community and COVID-19, click here.

  • Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 06:30 PM

    Queer Threads

    [Image description: A rectangular graphic with a white quilted background. The center of the graphic features a large oval with a gradient rainbow border. Inside the oval is bold black text that reads "Queer Threads" and smaller black text that reads "Join us virtually - 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Eastern." Brown text boxes with perforated sides have white text that read "a knitting, crocheting, crafting, and stitching circle." Below is a heart with vertical intersectional Pride stripes. Surrounding the rainbow oval are images of a ball of yarn, pin cushion, thread spool, needles, and fabric. The Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center logo is in the upper left corner of the graphic, and the text "522 West Maple Street Street at Bayard Rustin Way, Allentown, PA 18101" is in the upper right corner.]

    Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center welcomes your participation in Queer Threads, a knitting, crocheting, crafting, and stitching circle.

    As a COVID-19 precaution, this month's meeting will be happening in virtually over Zoom. Please email [email protected] to join the Zoom meeting.

    Live closed captioning will be available. In this casual crafting circle, join us with your crafting projects while we stitch together in community!

  • Friday, October 13, 2023 at 06:00 PM

    Dorney Park Pride Night

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    Friday, October 13th, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

    Let's get spooky! Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is celebrating the fall season at Dorney Park, Friday, October 13! There's nothing unlucky about the fun that will be had at this unique Pride Night event! 

    Purchase your tickets here!

    Username: BSCCommunity
    Password: DorneyPride


    Pick from two ticket prices. Option 1 includes park admission to The Haunt, parking, access to our private pavilion. Option 2 includes all those features and a meal-voucher, to use anywhere thorough the park. Our private pavilion includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for purchase, vendors, and performances. The first 100 community members that enter/check-in at the pavilion will receive a goodie bag including a Lehigh Valley Pride mug, which has $5 refills in the private pavilion area. Please note, tickets cannot be purchased day-of event at the park.  

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    FAQ

    What are Dorney Park's hours? Dorney Park is open from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

    Can I use cash at Dorney Park? Dorney Park is a cashless park. Simply swipe or tap your credit card, debit card or smart device with Apple Pay or Google Pay where you would normally use cash. It's faster, safer and always secure.

    What can I wear to The Haunt? Let's celebrate safely! Small spooky accessories are allowed, but please refrain from full costumes, full-face Halloween makeup or masks. For a full list of Dorney Park's policies, please visit here.

    Questions about the event? Please contact [email protected]

    📍 Location: Dorney Park
    4000 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA 18104


                


  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 06:00 PM
    Virtual

    Prism: An LGBTQ+ Neurodivergent Community Group


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    This group is meeting virtually every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern. To participate, please email [email protected].  Live closed captioning is available during the meetings.

     

    Welcome to Prism! Named for all the rainbows a prism can make when held up to the light, Prism is a group for neurodivergent LGBTQ+ people to gather, build community, and share support. We celebrate neurodiversity and embrace our individual unique perspectives.

     

    "Neurodiversity is not a word about autism alone. It is a word that embraces all neurological uniqueness, all rhythms of neurodevelopment and all the forms by which humans can express themselves and contribute to their world." 

    - newforums.com/use-term-neurodiversity/


    We embrace all neurodivergent people – whether you’re formally diagnosed or not. We are committed to making you feel welcome. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have anything we can help with to make the group more comfortable and accessible for you. You are welcome to schedule a one-on-one phone call, Zoom, or in-person meeting with Robin if that would help you feel more comfortable attending or just send them an email. 

     

    Expectations:

    • Introductions (name/pronouns) and a short (optional) ice breaker question
    • An activity or conversation topic
    • If you prefer or do not speak aloud, there is never a requirement to do so. You can type in the chat and/or share images in the chat if you prefer to engage with group that way
    • If you do not want to put your camera on, you never have to, and facilitators will never ask you to

    Some activities we're considering for future meetings

    • Movie or TV watch party
    • Parallel play night
    • Online games
    • Show and tell 
    • Craft night

     


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  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 07:00 PM

    Shadez Collective: A BIPOC Queer Community Group

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    The Shadez Collective is a Community Group for BIPOC & Queer folks of the greater Lehigh Valley. This is a space for community members to come together and celebrate, commiserate, network and organize. This group is held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30PM ET.

    Live closed captioning is available at this in-person event upon request.

    To learn more about our supportive services, contact [email protected].


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  • Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 02:30 PM

    JLI DIY Candle

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    [image description: A foggy dark purple background with bats flying across. Name of the event, date, and time are centered at the top.
    Three Jack O'lanterns are at the bottom center, with candles around them. The Bradbury-Sullivan Center address, website URL, and logo are on the bottom.]

    October 18, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

    Are you interested in making your own fall candles, and learning more about vape myths? This year, our health team will be creating fun, and engaging youth activities and cover important tobacco prevention and cessation presentations. Our first event this fall will be a DIY Fall Candle event, where we will debunk vape myths while being in the fall spirit of pumpkin spice vibes and spooky movies. 

    Questions? 

    Please Contact Emily Ortiz, Health Education Coordinator

    [email protected]