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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/classes 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 Cunningham – daimokupower@yahoo.com or call Columbus Buddhist Center at 614-744-0104.  Visit local site at www.buddhawest.org or national site at www.sgi-usa.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: columbusbinetwork@gmail.com

Fusion
Fusion is a social space for the Central Ohio GLBTQ college-age community and their allies. It is a safe place to hang out and meet friends. A place to be.
Made possible with support in part by Cardinal Health and The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation.
Facebook: facebook.com/stonewallfusion Twitter: twitter.com/stonewallfusion Email:fusion@stonewallcolumbus.org

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.

Girls Night In (Game Night)
 Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month 8:00-10:30pm upstairs in Studio One at Stonewall Center on High.  Come join us for a fun night of playing games.

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/glbt-hiking/ or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137002046340849

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

LGBT Veterans
Are you an LGBT Veteran? Join the veterans mailing list  to get occasional information.

http://www.stonewallcolumbus.org/veterans

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: Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stonewallcolumbusPACT/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/61123361858/

Sisters of Lavender (SOL) Last Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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 diverse and 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/classes to find out when the next class is starting.

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

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