The Chill Out
A drop-in open for LGBTQ+ teens and allies (ages 12-19) to come and hang out, eat food, and have fun.
Location: The Center
Calendar: Friday’s 4-7pm
Contact: programs@lgbtqcenter.org
Teen Leadership Council
A program for teens, run by teens (12-19). A friendly group where kids can learn to be leaders, advocates, and help plan the youth events at the center.
Location: The Center
Calendar: Mondays 5:30pm
Contact: programs@lgbtqcenter.org
Adoptive Parent Support Group
Free for all Adoptive Parents, support groups can be a great place to speak with others that are going through the same frustrations and stress you are going through. It is comforting to know you are not alone in this journey. Come together with other parents in a safe, non-judgment space facilitated by adoptive parents to share and connect with others. All adoptive families are welcome. Childcare provided.
Location: The Center
Calendar: Last Sunday of Every Month, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact: programs@lgbtqcenter.org
Baby & Toddler Circle
Join us for support, friendship and play during our new meetup for LGBTQ and allied parents and families with babies. We’ll build community among adults while nurturing family bonding with play and circle time.
Location: The Center
Calendar: Meets 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Contact: hkellylgbtq@gmail.com
LEG (League of Extraordinary Genders)
Meeting for youth (middle and high school) who are transgender, nonbinary, gnc or questioning their gender and identity. Activities include activism, education, peer mentoring, and socialization.
Location: The Center
Calendar: Meets every first and third Wednesday from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Contact: Zoë Rose – z.rose@lgbtqcenter.org
LGBTQ Youth Book Club
Our LGBTQ book club for queer teens (ages 12-19) and our allies who love to read QYA (Queer Young Adult) Fiction! Newcomers are always welcome any week. Together we’ll cover cornerstone writers and discover new voices! Discussion and readings lead by a QYA obsesser just like yourself.
Books generously provided by co-sponsor GLSEN Hudson Valley!
Location: The Center
Calendar: Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month 4-5:30 p.m.
Contact: programs@lgbtqcenter.org
PFLAG Kingston
PFLAG, formerly known as Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, is the United States’ largest organization for parents, families, friends, and allies united with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ).
Location: The Center
Calendar: Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Fran Divine – frandivine@gmail.com
Link: https://www.pflag.org/
Queer Family Meetup
We’re a fun, monthly social meetup for queer families of any variety with early grade & elementary aged kids!
Calendar: Meets once a month on a weekend.
Contact: Farrell Brenner – f.brenner@lgbtqcenter.org
Queer Young Adult Meetup
A discussion and support group for Queer Young Adults (“QYA”), ages 18-24, to connect, explore the queer experience, and be themselves in a safe and supportive space. All LGBTQ young adults (ages 18-24) welcomed and light refreshments will be served.
Location: Dutchess Community College (53 Pendell Rd. in Poughkeepsie) in Hudson Hall room 315.
Calendar: Meets every second Wednesday at 7pm.
Contact: programs@lgbtqcenter.org