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When was the last time you interacted with someone outside of your generation in the LGBTQ+ community? We have a conversation with our guest, Dr. Linda Marchesani, to talk about the experiences of rainbow elders, their unique needs, and the importance of connection.

In this episode: News- 2:48 ||

Main Topic (Rainbow Elders)- 15:31 ||

Guest (Linda Marchesani from GenPride)-21:13 ||

Edited version with Linda’s interview:

Gayish_316_Rainbow_Elders LMCut.mp3: Gayish Podcast episode with Board Member Linda Marchesani

Gayest & Straightest- 1:01:19

To learn more about GenPride:

• Visit https://genprideseattle.org/
• See the Pillars of Pride Honerees: https://genprideseattle.org/pop-honorees/
• Learn more about and donate to support PridePlace: 

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Join author and instructor Margaret Critchlow for a free webinar discussing the easy steps you can take now, toward aging well in community. You’ll learn about:

• what aging in place might look like for you
• the difference community can make in aging well
• planning for social connection in your later years
• cohousing as one model for senior community

This 1-hour webinar is presented by the Foundation for Intentional Community, and a recording will be available if you can’t attend the live webcast.

Wednesday, Jan 25, 10:00 am

REGISTRATION LINK: 

Easy Steps Toward Aging Well in Community – Foundation for Intentional Community (ic.org)…

Please use the flyers below to access support for technology.

In-person tech help on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am - 3pm at the Lake City Community Center (Address: 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125)

Questions? Please call GenPride Info: (206) 393-3400 for more info.

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Many LGBTQ+ seniors who live in long-term care communities and senior housing are fearful of being mistreated, refused care, neglected, or abused—with some even re-closeting themselves for safety. In many states, it’s still legal to deny access to housing and public resources, and few long-term care facilities have policies to protect residents based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

NewsHour Weekend’s Ivette Feliciano reports.

Transcript below:

• Hari Sreenivasan: It’s hard enough in this country to find safe secure housing if you’re elderly, much harder still if you identify as LGBTQ. Tomorrow is National Coming

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