Afro-Rhythms Dance Workout Class  Each Wednesday 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Instructor Pat Funderburg. This class combines Pat’s love of dance with her commitment to fitness. The movements are modified for any level of fitness or presentation. Pat recalls the dance classes that moved her almost always involved live drumming, so her class has live conga drummers providing the music. The result is a fun invigorating workout that is “exercise to a different beat!”

Class fee is $50.00 for a 6-week session. Payment in advance is required

For information and to enroll, call Pat Funderburg at 614-258-5465 or email patronburg@msn.com

Ballroom Dancing     Each Thursday 6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
6-week classes for beginners and intermediate levels. Fees are $30 per person, $50 per couple.
Visit http://www.stonewallcolumbus.org/ballroom to find out when the next class will be starting.

Buddhist Meeting – Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism 2nd Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
An open and all-inclusive group whose purpose is to provide an atmosphere for learning and studying Nichiren’s Buddhism, with the teachings based on Lotus Sutra, along with chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, which means, “The devotion to the Law of Cause and Effect through Sound.”
Contact: Monic – monic@wowway.com or call 204-1420 or www.buddhawest.org

Columbus Bi Network Group  1st Tuesday   7:00 p.m.
Columbus Bi Network intends to be a space for and resource to Central Ohio persons who are attracted to more than one gender. Through social events, community outreach initiatives, support groups, and other activities, the Columbus Bi Network facilitates a sense of pride in ourselves and our community.

Contact: cowtown.bisexual@gmail.com

Counseling Services
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.

Gay, Joyous, and Free Narcotics Anonymous Every Saturday 7:30 p.m.
A weekly support group of GLBT individuals who are struggling with and/or recovering from drug addiction.

Columbus Women’s Collective 1st & 3rd Sunday 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Columbus Women’s Collective is a women’s social group in the Columbus area aiming to fill the social gap between bars and home for LBTQ women. We strive to have fun, make a difference, create a presence in the community and offer a place to go for newcomers and those wishing to develop new friends. We host Game Nights at Stonewall Center on High on the 1st Sunday of each month from 5-7pm. 3rd Sunday events include: movie nights, live art festivals, local outings and dinner parties.
Contact: http://www.facebook.com/thecolumbuswomenscollective

GLBT Hiking Club Seasonal Varies
This seasonal (Spring, Summer, Fall) social group meets at various locations throughout Central
Get more information:
Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lgbthikingcolumbus or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=161971245663

Hearing Impaired Support Group 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m.
General Support Group for LGBT Hearing Impaired individuals. Sign interpreter.
Contact: Christopher at pilot_dog_boddie@yahoo.com.

Men’s Coming Out Group 2nd & 4th Monday 7:00 p.m.
Drop-in discussion group for men of all ages to share their issues with coming out and provide a place to meet others who may be going through the same transition or who have already come out.
Contact: Paul Todd – todd.65@osu.edu

Men’s Discussion Group 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Interested in meeting new people? Looking for support and direction? The group is open to all and offers the opportunity to meet and interact with gay men from a variety of backgrounds. The group meets to talk about common challenges, frustrations and advantages unique to gay men. Topics include: meeting new people, developing a support network, dealing with stress from families, and responding to homophobia in the workplace. The group is lead by Jim Broyles, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist who offers the perspective of an experienced counselor. Come join us!
Contact: Jim Broyles – jimmyr@ameritech.net

Older Lesbians Organized for Change (OLOC)
1st Saturday in Jan., Mar., May, Jul., Sep., Nov. 2010 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A national organization of older lesbians 60 and over, OLOC has local groups around the country and functions under the leadership of a national Steering Committee. OLOC works toward providing a safe, supportive network for old lesbians while actively working to effect changes that will improve our lives. We challenge ageism wherever we find it, plan opportunities for old lesbians to gather, support and contribute to the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project, and publish a quarterly newsletter.
Contact: Sally Tatnall – tatnalls@yahoo.com or
Jan Griesinger PO Box 5853 Athens, OH 45701
740.448.6424 ad965@seorf.ohiou.edu

OutLoud Social Group Meeting Every Saturday 11-2
Drop in anytime for coffee, snacks, conversation, or just to hang out someplace that isn’t home.We’ll discuss hot topics and LGBT history using current literature, movies and documentaries, and guest speakers.
OutLoud is very informal and is perfect for those of you who aren’t necessarily “group” people. Come as you are, stop in for a few minutes on your way by, or plan to hang out with us for the entire 3 hours.
Contribute to the conversations, just sit and listen, or sneak in to snag a cup of coffee and a treat. Drop in and hang out on Saturday afternoons and be a part of the community. Everyone is welcome!Check out the group’s website for all of the current information.

They will update the site with the upcoming week’s subject/activities, etc., so people can see what’s happening website: http://sites.google.com/site/outloudcolumbus/

P.A.C.T. – Parents and Children Together Not at Center NA
A family and social outing group for GLBT parents with children. This group does not meet at Stonewall. For more information regarding membership or the group’s current events schedule, go to the following website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stonewallcolumbusPACT/

Sisters of Lavender (SOL) Last Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Meetings are held at North Congregational United Church of Christ 2040 W. Henderson Road Columbus Ohio 43220
Support and social group for lesbian womyn forty and over. The focus of the group is to address issues and topics of interest to the mature lesbian population. The group is also intended to be a safe harbor for womyn to meet and socialize with other womyn of similar sexual orientation.
Contact: Membership@SistersOfLavender.org or www.sistersoflavender.org

Sober, Strong and Free Lesbian Group AA Every Friday 7:30 p.m.
A weekly support group offering hope and help to alcoholic lesbian and bisexual women.

Stonewall Columbus Runners’ Connection Bi-Monthly Spring thru Fall
This group meets bi-monthly on a seasonal basis (Spring through Fall). The group initially meets at Stonewall to learn the basics of effective running for good overall health, exercise, race training and fun. The regular bi-monthly meetings are held as outings at a variety of locations in Columbus to run/walk. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to join us!
Contact: kjaeger7@yahoo.com

Stonewall Health Check Varies
Stonewall Health Check encompasses all health related programming being offered at The Center on High. This programming includes, but is not limited to health fairs, presentations as well as any other health related classes offered in the Studio on High. Future programming will be determined on a case-by-case basis. For information regarding Stonewall Health Check, please contact Letha Pugh.
Contact: Letha Pugh at letha_pugh@yahoo.com

Stonewall Senior Programming Committee Varies
Stonewall Seniors is a group committed to implementing programming that will provide an outlet to seniors in the LGBT community. The meetings are subject to change based on the needs of the committee. We are currently working on a friendly visiting program for LGBT seniors in our community. The goal of the committee is to begin to build a vibrant senior program to address the increasing need in our community. If you have any interest in assisting with this program, please contact Letha Pugh.
Contact: Letha Pugh at letha_pugh@yahoo.com

Transgender, Cross Dressing, Gender Variant Peer Support Group 1st Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
This is a peer led support group. Open to everyone – FtM, MtF, Cross Dressers, Gender Queer, Intersexed, etc. Facilitated by TransOhio staff. Drop-ins welcome.
TransOhio 3rd Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Serves the Ohio transgender and ally communities by providing services, education, support and advocacy, which promotes and improves the health, safety and life experience of the Ohio transgender individual and community.
Contact: transohio@gmail.com

TransOhio 3rd Sunday 3:00 p.m.
Serves the Ohio transgender and ally communities by providing services, education, support and advocacy, which promotes and improves the health, safety and life experience of the Ohio transgender individual and community.
Contact: transohio@gmail.com
Website: http://www.transohio.org

Women’s Book Club 3rd Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
A primarily lesbian group with members from many backgrounds and ages. Friendly, thought-provoking discussions on a range of topics, generally related to the month’s book. The books vary in genre, ranging from non-fiction to poetry to historical literature to light ‘beach-reads.’ The group is very provides an opportunity for meeting members of the community.
Contact: Sonia – morrssy@gmail.com (614) 477-6077

Yoga Each Saturday 11:00 a.m.
Yoga class for all levels. Classes are held in six-week series which repeats. Cost is $30 per series, $25 for Members of the Center on High. Instructor Vanessa Schumm Welch.
Visit http://www.stonewallcolumbus.org/yoga to find out when the next class is starting.

Contact: Suzie Simpson – 614-930-2260 or Contact Us