Groups
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Sunday
Rainbow Support Group
The Rainbow Support Group provides support and affirmation to people with developmental disabilities who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender. This is one of the first of its kind in the nation. The Rainbow Support Group has its own dedicated website, too. Click here to check it out!
Second Sunday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Contact John Allen. NOTE: Group does not meet in July.
Monday
GLANCE (ages 18-28)
GLANCE (Gays and Lesbians Among the New Haven Community Enlightening) serves the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community of Connecticut by providing educational, social and charitable programs. We welcome LGBT people from all walks of life and provide regular programming and services to strengthen the community and to bring all of its members together.
The group serves the 18-28 year old age group in the New Haven County area. It is a community and social group, whose activities include guest speakers, discussion nights, parties, pizza nights, outside trips and more!
This organization holds regular fundraisers that are open to all ages!
Monday from 8-11 p.m. Contact Josh. Group pages are also available on Facebook and MySpace.
Tuesday
Yoga at the New Haven Pride Center
Classes take place weekly from 6:30pm to 8pm. Beginners and experts are welcome; just bring your own yoga mat, or be prepared to borrow one from the instructor. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes; if you're coming straight from work, be sure to keep those comfortable clothes in your car. Mexican blankets will be provided; no need to bring a towel. New students always welcome!
Instructor Luis Avilez is a certified Yoga Alliance Teacher who has been practicing yoga for over a decade. The class is donation-based; all proceeds will benefit the Pride Center.
Thursday (3rd Thurs. each month)
Poem Haven
The New Haven Pride Center holds a poetry writing group for the LGBTQ community (18 & older, please) on the third Thursday of each month beginning at 5:30pm. Meeting locations vary, so please contact us for details. The group will typically head to the Institute Library for an Open Mic night at 7pm, after the meeting. Bring something you have written to share, or just come anyway! The group is free but donations are always needed at the Center. Contact nhglcc@gmail.com with any questions.
Saturday
Transgender Social / Support Group
If you are a transgender soul, or a family member, and need to "fill in the blanks" and connect with your T-community, please contact us and come in and meet like souls. Feel free to bring a light snack and your favorite non-alcoholic beverage. After the meeting (at 10pm) the group heads out to 168 York Street; all attendees are invited to join.
The group meets on the first Saturday of each month, from 7-10pm at the NHPC (14 Gilbert Street, West Haven) unless otherwise specified for special events or other activities. Contact group facilitator Sylvia (Lacy) Whitelace at whitelaceblue@yahoo.com for more information.
Monthly - Check Events Page for Details
Sing!
Sing! is a group for those who have always wanted to sing but never got around to it, or those who have not sung in ages...This group meets at United Church on the Green in New Haven. Please see the Events page for the date and time of each month's meeting, or e-mail us at nhglcc@gmail.com for more information.
CT Pride Hikers
CT Pride Hikers picks a new location each month in which to explore, socialize and check out some of the beautiful scenery Connecticut has to offer. Previous events have had as many as 30 attendees. Upcoming pride hikes will be posted on our Events page; more information can also be found at the CT Pride Hikers website.
New Haven Mix-n-Mingle
The New Haven Mix-n-Mingle group is a Happy Hour social group for the gay and lesbian community in greater New Haven. Happy hour locations rotate around the city and the group usually meets at least once a month, sometimes twice, either Thursdays or Fridays. The events are a great way to network and socialize within the GLBT community. More information can be found on the group's Facebook page, or by emailing nhgaysocial@yahoo.com.
