TransGender Michigan May Calendar
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transAbout TransGender Michigan
TransGender Michigan is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of transgender individuals in Michigan. Through education, support, and advocacy, TransGender Michigan strives to transform Michigan into a state where transgender individuals, and their significant others, friends, and families, can live free of hate, violence and discrimination. Because we are a non-profit organization with a very small budget, we respectfully request your financial support. The services we provide, including this very calendar, would not be possible without the financial support of people like you. You can make your tax-deductible contribution by mailing a check to our address, TransGender Michigan PO Box 721512 Berkley, MI 48072-9998, or by visiting http://www.transgendermichigan.homestead.c
We thank you profusely for your support.
To learn more about TransGender Michigan, please visit http://www.transgendermichigan.org/.
TransGender Michigan offers this calendar of transgender events in an effort to improve communications between transgender groups across Michigan. This list reflects the best information we have at this time. Inclusion of any group does not represent endorsement. If we left anything out, please email us at info@transgendermichigan.org.
For more information about TransGender Michigan, call 517-420-1544. We retain the right to edit any offering.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: For a free twice a month subscription to the TransGender Michigan Calendar newsletter, send an email to tgmi-calendar-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. We will not share your name with anyone, nor will you receive spam because of us. If you have any problems, contact us at info@transgendermichigan.org
TransGender Michigan is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of transgender individuals in Michigan. Through education, support, and advocacy, TransGender Michigan strives to transform Michigan into a state where transgender individuals, and their significant others, friends, and families, can live free of hate, violence and discrimination. Because we are a non-profit organization with a very small budget, we respectfully request your financial support. The services we provide, including this very calendar, would not be possible without the financial support of people like you. You can make your tax-deductible contribution by mailing a check to our address, TransGender Michigan PO Box 721512 Berkley, MI 48072-9998, or by visiting http://www.transgendermichigan.homestead.c
We thank you profusely for your support.
To learn more about TransGender Michigan, please visit http://www.transgendermichigan.org/.
TransGender Michigan offers this calendar of transgender events in an effort to improve communications between transgender groups across Michigan. This list reflects the best information we have at this time. Inclusion of any group does not represent endorsement. If we left anything out, please email us at info@transgendermichigan.org.
For more information about TransGender Michigan, call 517-420-1544. We retain the right to edit any offering.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: For a free twice a month subscription to the TransGender Michigan Calendar newsletter, send an email to tgmi-calendar-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. We will not share your name with anyone, nor will you receive spam because of us. If you have any problems, contact us at info@transgendermichigan.org
ATTENTION: TransGender Michigan is looking for volunteers to staff our table at Motor City Pride on June 3 in Ferndale. Please contact Cj at cjtune@transgendermichigan.org for more information.
May 1, Tuesday
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Tuesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Tuesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
The Transgender Concierge, Meets every Tuesday at 3-6 pm, Affirmations, 290 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale. Meeting all of your transgender needs: 1-on-1 counseling, it can be a group, or an empowerment session. Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
May 2, Wednesday
Ruth Ellis Center Transgender Group, Meets every Wed, 7:30-9:00. 16501 Woodward (on the corner of Woodward and Florence), Highland Park. Open to all people who consider themselves transgender, not just youth. Contact: 313-867-6936, www.ruthelliscenter.com, info@ruthelliscenter.com
Transsexual Menace of Washtenaw County, Meets every Wednesday at 7pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Committee, Meets every Wednesday at 4:30-6:30. WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct. www.wrap-up.org Discussion and planning on ways to empower the transgender community.
Transgender Women of Color (TWOC) Group, Meets every Wednesday at 7 pm, Full Truth Fellowship, 4458 Joy Rd, Detroit. Embracing womanhood -- Developing Sisterhood. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Salina 313-931-2975 or Tiffany 313-526-3737.
Transgender Social Group, Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 8 pm, Pronto, Annex Room, 608 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak. Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
May 3, Thursday
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30pm, Cyberia Cafï Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Thursday evening for a social time This group includes several TG folk. A confidential support group meets weekly as well. Contact Dianne, dsprague@mtu.edu, (906) 482- 7183, or contact Sue at (906) 487-2538.
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Meets every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30pm, Cyberia Cafï Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Thursday evening for a social time This group includes several TG folk. A confidential support group meets weekly as well. Contact Dianne, dsprague@mtu.edu, (906) 482- 7183, or contact Sue at (906) 487-2538.
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Meets every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Gender Non-Conformists Social Support Group, Meets every Thursday at 8pm, East Lansing. Contact Rachel 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com for location
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS (4297)
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
May 4, Friday
AA group meeting gearded towards the transgender community. Meets every Friday at 8:00 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Mi.
Calling all LGBTQA teens: We welcome you to Riot Youth and Queer Space Riot Youth is open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning and Ally teenagers in high school. Riot Youth meets at the Neutral Zone (located on 637 S. Main Street) every other Friday from 4-6pm at the 1st floor couches by the windows. Riot Youth plans events such as LGBT movie night, Queer Prom, gender bender party and also hosts Queer Space. Queer Space is a chance for LGBT and ally teens to socialize and network. Queer Space is also on FRIDAYS from 4-6pm, the opposite weeks of Riot Youth. Riot Youth is teen driven; all projects are created and implemented by the teens. For more information contact Ben at csmckee@umich.edu.
Join us on May 4th at 7:00 pm when we will be having another Perceptions Friday Night Dinner at Sullivan's Black Forest Restaurant, 281 Heinlein St., Frankenmuth. We will be seated in the enclosed patio area and Angie is scheduled to provide excellent service as always. The staff did an outstanding job for us at the Perception Holiday party in December and the Friday Night dinners held there in the past have been very nice as well. If you haven't attended a dinner before, this is a great opportunity to get introduced to our group. If you have attended, then you already know what a great time we always have.
You can preview the menu at http://blackforestbrewhaus.net/menu.html
If you plan to attend, RSVP to jim@perceptionssv.org by 3pm on Friday afternoon.
May 5, Saturday
PFLAG Tri-Cities offers Leadership Training for GLBT Issues workshop on Saturday, May 5 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Midland, 6220 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI.
8:30 am -2:45 pm.
May 6, Sunday
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Sunday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Sunday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
Detroit Queergroup, 7:30pm, 3407 Trumbull, Detroit. Meets every Sunday at 7:30 at the queer art house. Contact: 313-303-1275, jeanofarc@yahoo.com
coffee break, Discussions Coffee house (57 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids Michigan) Meets every Sunday at 11:30 am. This is not a formal meeting, but just a time for fellowship and support. If you are transsexual, or T-questioning feel free to stop by and share some time with us in a fun safe environment. Contact Jennifer at jena677@sbcglobal.net
May 7, Monday
TransMission Online Transgender Social and Support Group, Meets every Monday at 7pm, TransGender Michigan chat room, http://www.transgendermichigan.org/chat.h
U of M Yo lgbT Rap!, Meets every week at 12-1:30 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This Monthly Discussion series is for Transgender/Gender Queer and Gender Transgressive folks. Topic TBA. Lunch will be provided. Contact: 734-763-4186
Drop-In Support Group for Sexual Assault Survivors: A free and confidential program offered by SafeHouse Center; bus tokens and child care will be provided. When: Mondays 5:30-7:00pm (except holidays) Where: SafeHouse Center (4100 Clark Road, Ann Arbor) Contact Amy at 734.973.0242 ext. 289 for details.
May 8, Tuesday
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Tuesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
The Transgender Concierge, Meets every Tuesday at 3-6 pm, Affirmations, 290 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale. Meeting all of your transgender needs: 1-on-1 counseling, it can be a group, or an empowerment session. Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
Transgender Movie Series, 6pm, Kalamazoo Gay/Lesbian Resource Center, 629 Pioneer Street, Kalamazoo. All movies show at 6:30 PM with social time 6-6:30 PM. Movies are presented the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Contact: 269-349-4234, www.kglrc.org
May 9, Wednesday
Ruth Ellis Center Transgender Group, Meets every Wed, 7:30-9:00. 16501 Woodward (on the corner of Woodward and Florence), Highland Park. Open to all people who consider themselves transgender, not just youth. Contact: 313-867-6936, www.ruthelliscenter.com, info@ruthelliscenter.com
Transsexual Menace of Washtenaw County, Meets every Wednesday at 7pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Committee, Meets every Wednesday at 4:30-6:30. WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct. www.wrap-up.org Discussion and planning on ways to empower the transgender community.
Transgender Women of Color (TWOC) Group, Meets every Wednesday at 7 pm, Full Truth Fellowship, 4458 Joy Rd, Detroit. Embracing womanhood -- Developing Sisterhood. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Salina 313-931-2975 or Tiffany 313-526-3737.
Lambda Mu chapter of Tri-ESS Meeting, Meets second Wednesday at 4pm, Lansing. The newcomers meeting starts at 2pm followed by some social time prior to the start of the regular meeting at 4pm. While this is an organization for heterosexual crossdressers, their spouses/SO's and family, they will not turn away any inquiry nor fail to offer support to any contact. www.lambdamu.org
May 10, Thursday
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30pm, Cyberia Cafï Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Thursday evening for a social time This group includes several TG folk. A confidential support group meets weekly as well. Contact Dianne, dsprague@mtu.edu, (906) 482- 7183, or contact Sue at (906) 487-2538.
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Meets every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Gender Non-Conformists Social Support Group, Meets every Thursday at 8pm, East Lansing. Contact Rachel 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com for location
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS (4297)
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
PFLAG Jackson Transgender Support Group, 7pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1505 W Michigan Ave., choir room, Jackson. The Immanuel Lutheran Church Congregation Council has approved the Transgendered Group meeting at the same time as regular PFLAG meeting on the second Thursday of each month in a classroom across the hall from PFLAG's regular meeting place. The first support group meeting will be on September 9th. Contact: Lorraine Hampton, 750-3045, PFLAG Jackson to have Transgendered Support Group
HARC’s newest support group “Positive Affection†will meet on the 2nd and 4th THURSDAYS each month. The group will meet at St. Joseph Hospital’s Education Center on the second floor in classroom #2. This group is a new support group for affected loved ones, friends, family and partners of people living with HIV/AIDS. For more info contact Danielle at ddharc@yahoo.com or call HARC at 734-572-9355
May 11, Friday
AA group meeting gearded towards the transgender community. Meets every Friday at 8:00 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Mi.
Calling all LGBTQA teens: We welcome you to Riot Youth and Queer Space Riot Youth is open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning and Ally teenagers in high school. Riot Youth meets at the Neutral Zone (located on 637 S. Main Street) every other Friday from 4-6pm at the 1st floor couches by the windows. Riot Youth plans events such as LGBT movie night, Queer Prom, gender bender party and also hosts Queer Space. Queer Space is a chance for LGBT and ally teens to socialize and network. Queer Space is also on FRIDAYS from 4-6pm, the opposite weeks of Riot Youth. Riot Youth is teen driven; all projects are created and implemented by the teens. For more information contact Ben at csmckee@umich.edu.
May 12, Saturday
Crossroads Meeting, Meets second Saturday at 8 pm, Royal Oak Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave. (off 13 mile, just east of Crooks), Royal Oak. Contact: 313-719-3267.
Crossroads Meeting, Meets second Saturday at 8 pm, Royal Oak Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave. (off 13 mile, just east of Crooks), Royal Oak. Contact: 313-719-3267.
May 13, Sunday
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Sunday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
Detroit Queergroup, 7:30pm, 3407 Trumbull, Detroit. Meets every Sunday at 7:30 at the queer art house. Contact: 313-303-1275, jeanofarc@yahoo.com
coffee break, Discussions Coffee house (57 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids Michigan) Meets every Sunday at 11:30 am. This is not a formal meeting, but just a time for fellowship and support. If you are transsexual, or T-questioning feel free to stop by and share some time with us in a fun safe environment. Contact Jennifer at jena677@sbcglobal.net
PFLAG Detroit Meeting, Meets the second Sunday from 2-5pm, Lutheran Church of the Master, 3333 Coolidge Hwy. (just north of Kmart HQ), Troy. Parents of transgender support group after general meeting. www.pflagdetroit.org
PFLAG, Genesee County Chapter Meeting, Meets the second Sunday from 2-4pm, Unitarian Universalist Church of Flint, G2474 S. Ballenger Highway, Flint. Contact the T* coordinator: CJ Tune-Copeland, http://www.pflaggcflint.org
PFLAG, Genesee County Chapter Meeting, Meets the second Sunday from 2-4pm, Unitarian Universalist Church of Flint, G2474 S. Ballenger Highway, Flint. Contact the T* coordinator: CJ Tune-Copeland, http://www.pflaggcflint.org
Tri-County Transsexual Support Group, Meets second Sunday at 5 pm, Pure Laser Hair Removal, 3950 S. Rochester Rd. Suite 2150, Rochester Hills. The focus of this group is on mutual support for and by transsexual women at various stages in transition. Contact: chimera_tlon@yahoo.com
Rainbow Book Club: The Rainbow Book Club is a book club dedicated to reading and discussing classic and contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer literature. This is an inclusive group! We welcome people of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations. All you need is an interest in LGBTQ books! We meet on the SECOND SUNDAY each month from 4:30-6pm at the WRAP office in 319 Braun Court. Common Language makes our book selections available with a 10% discount. More information about the group, including our past, present, and future selections can be found at the Rainbow Book Club website http://sitemaker.umich.edu/queerbookclub
May 14, Monday
TransMission Online Transgender Social and Support Group, Meets every Monday at 7pm, TransGender Michigan chat room, http://www.transgendermichigan.org/chat.h
Gender Explorers Social/Support Group, 8-10 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This group is for transgenders, transsexuals, cross-dressers, intersexed, those exploring their gender identities or simply falling outside of society's gender expectations. Meets the second and fourth Monday of every month. Contact: pajeho@umich.edu , 734-763-4186
Drop-In Support Group for Sexual Assault Survivors: A free and confidential program offered by SafeHouse Center; bus tokens and child care will be provided. When: Mondays 5:30-7:00pm (except holidays) Where: SafeHouse Center (4100 Clark Road, Ann Arbor) Contact Amy at 734.973.0242 ext. 289 for details.
UP Friends TG Support Group, Meets the second Monday at 7pm, St Paul's Church, Ridge St., Marquette. The meeting is in the church's basement - use the rear entrance. All TG's and their loved ones are welcome. Contact: Jamie Shiner, shinesj@hotmail.com
U of M Yo lgbT Rap!, Meets every week at 12-1:30 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This Monthly Discussion series is for Transgender/Gender Queer and Gender Transgressive folks. Topic TBA. Lunch will be provided. Contact: 734-763-4186
May 15, Tuesday
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Tuesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
The Transgender Concierge, Meets every Tuesday at 3-6 pm, Affirmations, 290 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale. Meeting all of your transgender needs: 1-on-1 counseling, it can be a group, or an empowerment session. Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Project, Meets third Tuesday at 6pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
Join the WRAP Resource Center as they host Michigan Equality, the ACLU and the Triangle Foundation in a Town Hall Meeting on May 15 from 7-9pm. The meeting will be to discuss the latest developments regarding same-sex domestic partner healthcare benefits. The meeting will be held at the Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N Fourth Ave in Ann Arbor. For more information contact Jeremy@wrap-up.org
May 16, Wednesday
Ruth Ellis Center Transgender Group, Meets every Wed, 7:30-9:00. 16501 Woodward (on the corner of Woodward and Florence), Highland Park. Open to all people who consider themselves transgender, not just youth. Contact: 313-867-6936, www.ruthelliscenter.com, info@ruthelliscenter.com
Transsexual Menace of Washtenaw County, Meets every Wednesday at 7pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Committee, Meets every Wednesday at 4:30-6:30. WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct. www.wrap-up.org Discussion and planning on ways to empower the transgender community.
Transgender Women of Color (TWOC) Group, Meets every Wednesday at 7 pm, Full Truth Fellowship, 4458 Joy Rd, Detroit. Embracing womanhood -- Developing Sisterhood. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Salina 313-931-2975 or Tiffany 313-526-3737.
Transgender Social Group, Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 8 pm, Pronto, Annex Room, 608 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak. Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
May 17, Thursday
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30pm, Cyberia Cafï Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Thursday evening for a social time This group includes several TG folk. A confidential support group meets weekly as well. Contact Dianne, dsprague@mtu.edu, (906) 482- 7183, or contact Sue at (906) 487-2538.
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Meets every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Gender Non-Conformists Social Support Group, Meets every Thursday at 8pm, East Lansing. Contact Rachel 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com for location
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS (4297)
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
The Polyamory Network is an open and inclusive community of people living polyamorously, people interested in Polyamory and people of, friendly to and curious about Polyamory. We welcome diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, family constellation and spiritual path. We meet on the THIRD THURSDAY of each month at 7pm at the WRAP office, 319 Braun office, Ann Arbor. For more info go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a2_polynet/
May 18, Friday
AA group meeting gearded towards the transgender community. Meets every Friday at 8:00 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Mi.
AA group meeting gearded towards the transgender community. Meets every Friday at 8:00 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Mi.
Calling all LGBTQA teens: We welcome you to Riot Youth and Queer Space Riot Youth is open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning and Ally teenagers in high school. Riot Youth meets at the Neutral Zone (located on 637 S. Main Street) every other Friday from 4-6pm at the 1st floor couches by the windows. Riot Youth plans events such as LGBT movie night, Queer Prom, gender bender party and also hosts Queer Space. Queer Space is a chance for LGBT and ally teens to socialize and network. Queer Space is also on FRIDAYS from 4-6pm, the opposite weeks of Riot Youth. Riot Youth is teen driven; all projects are created and implemented by the teens. For more information contact Ben at csmckee@umich.edu.
May 19, Saturday
May 20, Sunday
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Sunday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
Detroit Queergroup, 7:30pm, 3407 Trumbull, Detroit. Meets every Sunday at 7:30 at the queer art house. Contact: 313-303-1275, jeanofarc@yahoo.com
coffee break, Discussions Coffee house (57 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids Michigan) Meets every Sunday at 11:30 am. This is not a formal meeting, but just a time for fellowship and support. If you are transsexual, or T-questioning feel free to stop by and share some time with us in a fun safe environment. Contact Jennifer at jena677@sbcglobal.net
NW Ohio/SE Michigan Trans support group meeting, Meets third Sunday at 3. Support group for TG/TV/TS/IS/Drag folk at the TAP Center, 450 W. Delaware. Suite 4. (419)241-4TAP
MSU Transgender Support Group, Meets third Sunday at 5pm, MSU Union, U of M Room, East Lansing. Do you go beyond what society tells you should be like as a man or as a woman? Or are you just not sure how you fit into the male/female scheme of things? This group is open to anyone who is coming to terms with gender expression or intersex issues. This group is also for anybody who is tired of fitting into the boxes that society tells them to. Come to this group and start being yourself! Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
PFLAG Ann Arbor meets the THIRD SUNDAY of every month from 2-4:30pm at St. Andrews Episcopal Church at the corner of Division and Catherine, park in the back of the church and enter through the back doors, there are signs directing people to the meeting place. PFLAG Ann Arbor promotes the health and well being of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy. For more info contact president@pflagaa.org
May 21, Monday
TransMission Online Transgender Social and Support Group, Meets every Monday at 7pm, TransGender Michigan chat room, http://www.transgendermichigan.org/chat.h
U of M Yo lgbT Rap!, Meets every week at 12-1:30 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This Monthly Discussion series is for Transgender/Gender Queer and Gender Transgressive folks. Topic TBA. Lunch will be provided. Contact: 734-763-4186
Drop-In Support Group for Sexual Assault Survivors: A free and confidential program offered by SafeHouse Center; bus tokens and child care will be provided. When: Mondays 5:30-7:00pm (except holidays) Where: SafeHouse Center (4100 Clark Road, Ann Arbor) Contact Amy at 734.973.0242 ext. 289 for details.
May 22, Tuesday
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Tuesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
The Transgender Concierge, Meets every Tuesday at 3-6 pm, Affirmations, 290 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale. Meeting all of your transgender needs: 1-on-1 counseling, it can be a group, or an empowerment session. Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
Transgender Support Group, Meets fourth Tuesday at 6-8:30 pm, Kalamazoo Gay & Lesbian Resource Center, Resource Center Conference Room, 629 Pioneer Street, Kalamazoo. Partners/supporters welcome. www.kglrc.org/
May 23, Wednesday
Ruth Ellis Center Transgender Group, Meets every Wed, 7:30-9:00. 16501 Woodward (on the corner of Woodward and Florence), Highland Park. Open to all people who consider themselves transgender, not just youth. Contact: 313-867-6936, www.ruthelliscenter.com, info@ruthelliscenter.com
Transsexual Menace of Washtenaw County, Meets every Wednesday at 7pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Committee, Meets every Wednesday at 4:30-6:30. WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct. www.wrap-up.org Discussion and planning on ways to empower the transgender community.
Transgender Women of Color (TWOC) Group, Meets every Wednesday at 7 pm, Full Truth Fellowship, 4458 Joy Rd, Detroit. Embracing womanhood -- Developing Sisterhood. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Salina 313-931-2975 or Tiffany 313-526-3737.
May 24, Thursday
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30pm, Cyberia Cafï Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Thursday evening for a social time This group includes several TG folk. A confidential support group meets weekly as well. Contact Dianne, dsprague@mtu.edu, (906) 482- 7183, or contact Sue at (906) 487-2538.
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Meets every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Gender Non-Conformists Social Support Group, Meets every Thursday at 8pm, East Lansing. Contact Rachel 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com for location
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS (4297)
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
HARC’s newest support group “Positive Affection†will meet on the 2nd and 4th THURSDAYS each month. The group will meet at St. Joseph Hospital’s Education Center on the second floor in classroom #2. This group is a new support group for affected loved ones, friends, family and partners of people living with HIV/AIDS. For more info contact Danielle at ddharc@yahoo.com or call HARC at 734-572-9355
May 25, Friday
AA group meeting gearded towards the transgender community. Meets every Friday at 8:00 p.m. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Mi.
Calling all LGBTQA teens: We welcome you to Riot Youth and Queer Space Riot Youth is open to all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning and Ally teenagers in high school. Riot Youth meets at the Neutral Zone (located on 637 S. Main Street) every other Friday from 4-6pm at the 1st floor couches by the windows. Riot Youth plans events such as LGBT movie night, Queer Prom, gender bender party and also hosts Queer Space. Queer Space is a chance for LGBT and ally teens to socialize and network. Queer Space is also on FRIDAYS from 4-6pm, the opposite weeks of Riot Youth. Riot Youth is teen driven; all projects are created and implemented by the teens. For more information contact Ben at csmckee@umich.edu.
The Poly Queer Women’s Group is an open meeting to Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender women who are polyamorous or even curious about women centered polyamory. We meet on the LAST FRIDAY of the month at 7pm at the WRAP office, 319 Braun Court in Ann Arbor. For more info contact Jill at polylezzie@yahoo.com
May 26, Saturday
May 27, Sunday
The Blue Water Pride Straight-Spouse Peer Support Group, Meets every Sunday from 7-9 pm, Blue Water Center for Independent Living, 310 Water St., Port Huron. A peer-support group for spouses and ex-spouses of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Contact: BWP Chairman Scott Frazer, 810-364-1080, bluewaterpride@aol.com
Detroit Queergroup, 7:30pm, 3407 Trumbull, Detroit. Meets every Sunday at 7:30 at the queer art house. Contact: 313-303-1275, jeanofarc@yahoo.com
coffee break, Discussions Coffee house (57 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids Michigan) Meets every Sunday at 11:30 am. This is not a formal meeting, but just a time for fellowship and support. If you are transsexual, or T-questioning feel free to stop by and share some time with us in a fun safe environment. Contact Jennifer at jena677@sbcglobal.net
May 28, Monday
TransMission Online Transgender Social and Support Group, Meets every Monday at 7pm, TransGender Michigan chat room, http://www.transgendermichigan.org/chat.h
Gender Explorers Social/Support Group, 8-10 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This group is for transgenders, transsexuals, cross-dressers, intersexed, those exploring their gender identities or simply falling outside of society's gender expectations. Meets the second and fourth Monday of every month. Contact: pajeho@umich.edu , 734-763-4186
U of M Yo lgbT Rap!, Meets every week at 12-1:30 pm, University of Michigan LGBTA office, 3rd floor Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. This Monthly Discussion series is for Transgender/Gender Queer and Gender Transgressive folks. Topic TBA. Lunch will be provided. Contact: 734-763-4186
Drop-In Support Group for Sexual Assault Survivors: A free and confidential program offered by SafeHouse Center; bus tokens and child care will be provided. When: Mondays 5:30-7:00pm (except holidays) Where: SafeHouse Center (4100 Clark Road, Ann Arbor) Contact Amy at 734.973.0242 ext. 289 for details.
May 29, Tuesday
Affirmations Transgender Rap, Meets every Tuesday at 7pm, 290 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale. Contact: 248-398-7105, www.goaffirmations.org
The Transgender Concierge, Meets every Tuesday at 3-6 pm, Affirmations, 290 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale. Meeting all of your transgender needs: 1-on-1 counseling, it can be a group, or an empowerment session. Contact: Rachel, 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com
May 30, Wednesday
Ruth Ellis Center Transgender Group, Meets every Wed, 7:30-9:00. 16501 Woodward (on the corner of Woodward and Florence), Highland Park. Open to all people who consider themselves transgender, not just youth. Contact: 313-867-6936, www.ruthelliscenter.com, info@ruthelliscenter.com
Transsexual Menace of Washtenaw County, Meets every Wednesday at 7pm, WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct., Ann Arbor. www.wrap-up.org
WRAP Transgender Advocacy Committee, Meets every Wednesday at 4:30-6:30. WRAP office, 325 Braun Ct. www.wrap-up.org Discussion and planning on ways to empower the transgender community.
Transgender Women of Color (TWOC) Group, Meets every Wednesday at 7 pm, Full Truth Fellowship, 4458 Joy Rd, Detroit. Embracing womanhood -- Developing Sisterhood. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Light refreshments will be served. Contact: Salina 313-931-2975 or Tiffany 313-526-3737.
May 31, Thursday
Keweenaw Peninsula GLBT Group, 7:30pm, Cyberia Cafï Coffee House, Houghton. Meets every Thursday evening for a social time This group includes several TG folk. A confidential support group meets weekly as well. Contact Dianne, dsprague@mtu.edu, (906) 482- 7183, or contact Sue at (906) 487-2538.
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Meets every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Gender Non-Conformists Social Support Group, Meets every Thursday at 8pm, East Lansing. Contact Rachel 517-420-1544, rachelcrandallmsw@yahoo.com for location
Western Michigan University's Gay-Straight Alliance's OUTspoken Meeting, Every Thursday at 9 pm, Campus of Western Michigan University, Bernhard Center. Contact: Nicole, outspoken_president@yahoo.com
Toll-free Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS (4297)
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.
Every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm, Rachel Crandall,MSW is available to answer trans-specific questions on our Helpline.