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    Counseling Now Available at the Center on High

    As a result of our collaboration with Maryhaven, Stonewall Columbus is pleased to announce the limited availability of an on-site counselor at the Center on High. We welcome Sonny D. Saunders, MSE, PC. Sonny is a Professional Counselor, Therapist and Clinician providing individual and group counseling sessions to our GLBT population at no charge. Counseling sessions may address any issues, including mental health, alcohol & drug, coming out, relationship, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, suicidal/homicidal ideation, anger management, family, to name a few. We are excited to offer this vital service to our community and look forward to our successful association with Sonny and Maryhaven. Sonny’s office is on the 2nd floor of the Center on High at 1160 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201.

    All clients will be seen on an appointment basis only. All appointments must be made directly with Sonny Saunders by calling 614-306-9737. No appointments may be scheduled by staff or volunteers at the Center on High.

    LGBT Equality and the Law Thursday April 16th 6:00 PM

    Join the Moritz Outlaws OSU LGBT law student group and the ACLU of Ohio for a discussion of LGBT rights and the law with lesbian and gay rights leader Matt Coles. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/news/newsrel.php?ID=347
    LGBT Equality and the Law
    04.16.09  Thursday  6:00 p.m.
    The Ohio State University Moritz School of Law
    Saxbe Auditorium, Drinko Hall
    55 West 12th Ave., Columbus

    Matt Coles has been the director of the ACLU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and AIDS Project since 1995. During his tenure, Coles wrote and helped lead the campaigns to pass many gay rights laws, including the first comprehensive law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in California, California’s law barring employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, and the nation’s first domestic partnership law. He was also one of the lead lawyers in Romer v. Evans, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down Colorado’s Amendment 2, and on important cases on adoption, AIDS, and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
    Community partners for the event include Equality Ohio, Center on High, Stonewall Columbus, Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO), Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio, ACLU of Ohio, and Outlook Media.

    Slam Poet Alix Olson at Wexner Center Friday April 17th

    The Multicultural Center’s GLBT Programming Board, Wexner Center, & Stonewall Columbus present internationally touring folk poet and progressive queer artist-activist Slam Poet ALIX OLSON for National Day of Silence. Alix will perform Friday April 17th at 7:30 sharp at the Wexner Center Performance Space (Black Box). It is free to OSU students, $10 for general public. Stonewall Columbus has a limited number of tickets available for Stonewall Members for $5. They will be available for pickup at the Center on High starting Friday April 10th 9-5. For more information click here http://www.alixolson.com/bio.html

    New Center Classes Starting in April

    Warm weather is approaching! Tune-up for Spring and Summer!
    Here’s the roster of new 6-week Fitness classes starting soon:

    Starting April 18th 6-Week Yoga Class – Saturdays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    This course is suitable for those who have never done yoga before to those who have some experience. It will introduce body awareness, basic yoga poses and their components, breath work and relaxation techniques. Students will discover newly developed strength, flexibility and mind/body awareness at their own level in a relaxed, lighthearted atmosphere. This class is most appropriate for those who can easily get up and down from the floor.
    $30 for full 6-week course, $25 for Members of the Center on High.
    Sign up now – class size is limited ! To Register, Call 614-930-2262 or email your name, address, & phone number to ssimpson@stonewallcolumbus.org Registration is required.
    Cash or Check accepted at first class. To pay by credit card in advance only, Call Michele at 614-930-2262.

    Starting April 28th  6-Week Aerobic Line Dance Class – Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
    6 week class     Instructor: Mary Bova
    $30, $25 for Members of the Center on High
    Call Suzie Simpson at 614-930-2260 or contact us
    One hour of instruction includes BOTH of these:

    ZUMBA FITNESS – An aerobic exercise training to slow and fast rhythms that will sculpt and tone your body. It targets all the areas, arms, abdominals, glutes and the legs. The cardio part is excellent for your heart. It’s fun dancing to all Latin music and a style of Latin Flair and has a party atmosphere.
    and
    LINE DANCING WITH Pizzazz – A class of learning the latest dance in the nightclubs of line dancing.
    You get plenty of exercise with good music and fun fun fun!

    Starting April 30th 6-Week Ballroom Dancing Class – Thursdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm

    Beginner Ballroom at 6:30 pm. Intermediate Ballroom at 7:30 pm
    Singles registering will be paired with someone, so don’t let that stop you! This class will also include Cha-Cha, Waltz and Tango!
    $30 per person, $50 per couple.
    Call Suzie Simpson at 614-930-2260 or contact us to register

    An Evening with Community Authors on Faith – April 16th

    The Stonewall Columbus Diversity Committee

    cordially invites you to an evening with community authors on the topic of faith

    April 16, 2009
    7:00 PM

    Susan K. Smith
    Crazy Faith
    Crazy Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives
    Get it on Amazon.com

    Mark Belletini
    Sonata for Voice and Silence
    Sonata for Voice and Silence
    Get it on UUABookstore.org

    Patricia Thomas
    God Reveals a Mystery!
    God Reveals a Mystery!
    Get it on Amazon.com

    Also joining us is the coordinator and one of the founding members  of
    “Buddhism Central Ohio”
    Seth Josephson.

    Location:

    Center on High
    1160 N. High St 1st Floor
    Columbus, OH 43201

    This will also be the closing day for the SWC Food Drive!

    We are giving back to the community by feeding the body and soul.
    Please donate to our  food drive.  Please bring a can good or box food product…..Thank you

    Food Drive April 13 to 16th at the Center

    The Stonewall Diversity Committee

    Is sponsoring a,

    “Let’s help fight against HUNGER”

    food drive.

    April 13, 2009 through April 16, 2009.

    You can drop your donations off at the Stonewall Columbus Center on High

    1160 N. High St
    Columbus, OH 43201
    9 AM – 5:00PM

    Late Night Drops

    April 15, 2009
    5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    “An evening with the Community Authors”
    April 16, 2009
    7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

    All donations will be given to:

    Mid Ohio Foodbank
    1625 W Mound St, Columbus, OH 43223
    (614) 277-3663


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