Programs

Awakening the Goddess Within 1st & 3rd Monday 7:00 p.m.
A supportive group designed to empower women to connect with and celebrate the inner Feminine Divine. This will be an experiential group facilitated by Shirah Siladie, LISW, who is a holistic psychotherapist who has been helping others to heal heart, mind & spirit for over 25 years.
Contact: Shirah Siladie - 614-784-8108

Brutha2Brutha - Columbus Men’s
Social and Activity Association Check with Contact below to verify meeting dates and sites.
A peer social group for gay men of color and their friends who seek to participate in social, recreational and spiritual activities and events. Our diverse membership consists of professionals ages 18 and up who want to do more than ‘club’ or party on the weekends and choose instead to investigate more intimate and deep connections with other gay/bi black and Hispanic men in Central Ohio.
Contact: Ric Daniels for future meetings information - ric_mcdaniel@hotmail.com

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: Gayla - lotuslipz2002@yahoo.com or Monic - monic@wowway.com

Community Drum Circle 2nd Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Open to all drummers; there will be some facilitation and free style drumming. Led by B. Wahru Cleveland.
Contact: B. Wahru - wahru@hotmail.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.

Girl Spot 1st & 3rd Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Girl Spot 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: girlspot4columbus@gmail.com

GLBT Hiking Club Seasonal Varies
This seasonal (Spring, Summer, Fall) social group meets at various locations throughout Central Sign up with the yahoo group for info at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lgbthikingcolumbus
Contact: Wolfpup28469@aol.com

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

LinkOUT - LGBT Professionals of Central Ohio Young Usual Day is Last Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
Check with Contact below to verify meeting dates and sites.
Our vision is to shape the future of the young LGBT professional community making Central Ohio a desirable place to call home. We engage young LGBT professionals and connect them to LGBT serving organizations and communities. As a group of members from diverse fields, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, we:
• Serve as the voice for young LGBT professionals.
• Provide an educational/awareness forum for issues that affect our community.
• Organize social and professional networking opportunities.
• Serve as a connection to community resources and encourage community building.
• Facilitate community service and civic involvement.
• Encourage professional development opportunities.
Visit www.linkoutcolumbus.org for more information.

Men’s Book Club 1st Monday 7:00 p.m.
Read & discuss pre-chosen books.

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 - gcps2@sbcglobal.net

Older Lesbians Organized for Change (OLOC)
1st Saturday in Jan., Mar. & May 2009 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

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 Diversity Team Every two weeks 5:30p.m. – 7:00 pm
This group has come together to do outreach in the community to ensure all people feel free to be a part of the community center. We work to present unique opportunities to raise awareness of all groups and support sensitivity of all differences. This is a continuing effort and we welcome all to join our learning initiative.
Contact: Wanda Ellis - wandajellis@aol.com

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

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: Becky - rebeccashaw@earthlink.net

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.
Participants must begin each series with the 1st class. Instructor Vanessa Schumm Welch.
Contact: Suzie Simpson - 614-930-2260 or Contact Us

Yoga & More Each Wednesday 11:30 a.m.
$10 per class - Classes are ongoing and are held from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (lunch time).
No registration is necessary. Attend classes as you wish - one or more! Instructor Kathleen Lewis.