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AVER is dedicated to advocating and serving the needs of America’s LGBT armed forces veterans with information, referral, and limited legal consultation regarding VA benefits claims.
AVER Veterans Affairs maintains liaison and coordination with other LGBT service organizations, e.g., TAVA (Transgender American Veterans Association), OutServe (the active duty LGBT service organization), S.W.A.N. (Service Women’s Action Network), SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders), among others, and by serving on committees and boards and participating in forums and conferences regarding the rights and needs of LGBT service members.
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Gentle Yoga–Rainbow Recreation
Gentle Yoga–Rainbow Recreation
Stretch, move, and align your body with a focus on the breath. Increase strength, stamina, and a sense of well-being. Chair-seated participants are welcome. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Fee-based class, scholarships available. Late registration may be possible. Jan 9, 2023 - Mar 13, 2023, Mondays 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Exception date(s): 16 Jan 2023 / 20 Feb 2023 Register here: Rainbow Recreation […]
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Strength & Balance
Strength & Balance
Join us for this 40-minute movement-based class that integrates full-body strength, balance, and core-strengthening exercises. Exercises will focus on strengthening the major muscle groups of the body in vertical and horizontal positions for strength and challenging our static and dynamic balance. In this virtually-taught class, we will use our own body weight using a chair for balance for support and a mat to aid various […]
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3 events,
Tai Chi Chih
Tai Chi Chih
A meditative Tai Chi practice for toning and enlivening the body. Chair-seated students are welcome. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Fee-based class, scholarships available. Late registration possible. Jan 12, 2023 - Mar 16, 2023 Thursdays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Register here: Rainbow Recreation Tai Chi Chih
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
A meeting place and activity to share, experiment, and discover. Singing and oral storytelling will be supported through training methods that unlock the potential of the human voice. Project development will consider the skill levels and prior experiences of registered participants. A community building lab around something we all share -- our voices! An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Register here: Lift Your Voice […]
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE Presented by Strawberry Theatre Workshop January 19- February 18 Thu-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm MAINSTAGE THEATREFive decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice for equality and championing the voices of others, she remains a leader of the American women’s movement. Emily Mann's play traces the progress of Steinem's extraordinary life, from her undercover Playboy Bunny exposé in the 1960s, through her founding of […]
2 events,
Qigong
Qigong
Join instructor Kimberly Ivy, founder of Seattle’s Embrace the Moon Tai Chi and Qigong for a free, online, 10-week course: Introduction to Qigong. Qigong is a practice of contemplative movement that is one of the main branches of Chinese medicine. Qigong helps us to understand Yin/Yang philosophy, meditation, breath, and movement. All these beautiful flows harmonize the body, mind, and spirit with nature and provide […]
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE Presented by Strawberry Theatre Workshop January 19- February 18 Thu-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm MAINSTAGE THEATREFive decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice for equality and championing the voices of others, she remains a leader of the American women’s movement. Emily Mann's play traces the progress of Steinem's extraordinary life, from her undercover Playboy Bunny exposé in the 1960s, through her founding of […]
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Seattle Women’s Chorus: 20th Anniversary Concert & Celebration
Seattle Women’s Chorus: 20th Anniversary Concert & Celebration
Come out and Get the Party Started with songs from Lesley Gore and Pink, and inspiring music from Nina Simone and Lizzo! Seattle Women's Chorus 20th anniversary show includes tunes from female-identified composers that celebrate where we’ve been and where we’re going. Tickets on sale now for both matinee and evening shows. Plus, if you can't attend the concert in-person, you can watch the Saturday, […]
Seattle Women’s Chorus: 20th Anniversary Concert & Celebration
Seattle Women’s Chorus: 20th Anniversary Concert & Celebration
Come out and Get the Party Started with songs from Lesley Gore and Pink, and inspiring music from Nina Simone and Lizzo! Seattle Women's Chorus 20th anniversary show includes tunes from female-identified composers that celebrate where we’ve been and where we’re going. Tickets on sale now for both matinee and evening shows. Plus, if you can't attend the concert in-person, you can watch the Saturday, […]
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE Presented by Strawberry Theatre Workshop January 19- February 18 Thu-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm MAINSTAGE THEATREFive decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice for equality and championing the voices of others, she remains a leader of the American women’s movement. Emily Mann's play traces the progress of Steinem's extraordinary life, from her undercover Playboy Bunny exposé in the 1960s, through her founding of […]
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Stronger Together: LGBTQ+ Self Defense Class for Ages 15+
Stronger Together: LGBTQ+ Self Defense Class for Ages 15+
Stronger Together: an LGBTQ+ Self Defense Class for Ages 15+ Sponsored/Created by Pride Across the Bridge and Axton Burton, founder/organizer of Redmond Pride '22
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Gentle Yoga–Rainbow Recreation
Gentle Yoga–Rainbow Recreation
Stretch, move, and align your body with a focus on the breath. Increase strength, stamina, and a sense of well-being. Chair-seated participants are welcome. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Fee-based class, scholarships available. Late registration may be possible. Jan 9, 2023 - Mar 13, 2023, Mondays 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Exception date(s): 16 Jan 2023 / 20 Feb 2023 Register here: Rainbow Recreation […]
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Rainbow Recreation — Seward Park trip
Rainbow Recreation — Seward Park trip
Nature is a balm and Bailey Peninsula is where we're headed. Get out, move, connect with others, and feel the benefits -- even if it's a dark winter day. We'll plan to walk on the flat, paved 2.4 mile path with water and forest views. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Depart Miller CC at 9:30 am. Feb 7, 2023, Tuesday 9:30 AM - […]
Strength & Balance
Strength & Balance
Join us for this 40-minute movement-based class that integrates full-body strength, balance, and core-strengthening exercises. Exercises will focus on strengthening the major muscle groups of the body in vertical and horizontal positions for strength and challenging our static and dynamic balance. In this virtually-taught class, we will use our own body weight using a chair for balance for support and a mat to aid various […]
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3 events,
Tai Chi Chih
Tai Chi Chih
A meditative Tai Chi practice for toning and enlivening the body. Chair-seated students are welcome. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Fee-based class, scholarships available. Late registration possible. Jan 12, 2023 - Mar 16, 2023 Thursdays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Register here: Rainbow Recreation Tai Chi Chih
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
A meeting place and activity to share, experiment, and discover. Singing and oral storytelling will be supported through training methods that unlock the potential of the human voice. Project development will consider the skill levels and prior experiences of registered participants. A community building lab around something we all share -- our voices! An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Register here: Lift Your Voice […]
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE Presented by Strawberry Theatre Workshop January 19- February 18 Thu-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm MAINSTAGE THEATREFive decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice for equality and championing the voices of others, she remains a leader of the American women’s movement. Emily Mann's play traces the progress of Steinem's extraordinary life, from her undercover Playboy Bunny exposé in the 1960s, through her founding of […]
2 events,
Qigong
Qigong
Join instructor Kimberly Ivy, founder of Seattle’s Embrace the Moon Tai Chi and Qigong for a free, online, 10-week course: Introduction to Qigong. Qigong is a practice of contemplative movement that is one of the main branches of Chinese medicine. Qigong helps us to understand Yin/Yang philosophy, meditation, breath, and movement. All these beautiful flows harmonize the body, mind, and spirit with nature and provide […]
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE Presented by Strawberry Theatre Workshop January 19- February 18 Thu-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm MAINSTAGE THEATREFive decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice for equality and championing the voices of others, she remains a leader of the American women’s movement. Emily Mann's play traces the progress of Steinem's extraordinary life, from her undercover Playboy Bunny exposé in the 1960s, through her founding of […]
1 event,
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE Presented by Strawberry Theatre Workshop January 19- February 18 Thu-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm MAINSTAGE THEATREFive decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice for equality and championing the voices of others, she remains a leader of the American women’s movement. Emily Mann's play traces the progress of Steinem's extraordinary life, from her undercover Playboy Bunny exposé in the 1960s, through her founding of […]
0 events,
2 events,
Gentle Yoga–Rainbow Recreation
Gentle Yoga–Rainbow Recreation
Stretch, move, and align your body with a focus on the breath. Increase strength, stamina, and a sense of well-being. Chair-seated participants are welcome. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Fee-based class, scholarships available. Late registration may be possible. Jan 9, 2023 - Mar 13, 2023, Mondays 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Exception date(s): 16 Jan 2023 / 20 Feb 2023 Register here: Rainbow Recreation […]
AgePRIDE / GenPride Caregiver Support Group
AgePRIDE / GenPride Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group -- A monthly LGBTQ+ caregiver support group Join AgePRIDE and GenPride for this monthly facilitated caregiver support group in support of one another. In this facilitated group, we'll share our experiences, offer resources, and support fellow caregivers navigating a similar experience. WHO: LGBTQ+ caregivers or those who are a caregiver for someone in the LGBTQ+ community WHEN: 2nd Monday of the month […]
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Strength & Balance
Strength & Balance
Join us for this 40-minute movement-based class that integrates full-body strength, balance, and core-strengthening exercises. Exercises will focus on strengthening the major muscle groups of the body in vertical and horizontal positions for strength and challenging our static and dynamic balance. In this virtually-taught class, we will use our own body weight using a chair for balance for support and a mat to aid various […]
0 events,
3 events,
Tai Chi Chih
Tai Chi Chih
A meditative Tai Chi practice for toning and enlivening the body. Chair-seated students are welcome. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Fee-based class, scholarships available. Late registration possible. Jan 12, 2023 - Mar 16, 2023 Thursdays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Register here: Rainbow Recreation Tai Chi Chih
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
A meeting place and activity to share, experiment, and discover. Singing and oral storytelling will be supported through training methods that unlock the potential of the human voice. Project development will consider the skill levels and prior experiences of registered participants. A community building lab around something we all share -- our voices! An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Register here: Lift Your Voice […]
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE Presented by Strawberry Theatre Workshop January 19- February 18 Thu-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm MAINSTAGE THEATREFive decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice for equality and championing the voices of others, she remains a leader of the American women’s movement. Emily Mann's play traces the progress of Steinem's extraordinary life, from her undercover Playboy Bunny exposé in the 1960s, through her founding of […]
2 events,
Qigong
Qigong
Join instructor Kimberly Ivy, founder of Seattle’s Embrace the Moon Tai Chi and Qigong for a free, online, 10-week course: Introduction to Qigong. Qigong is a practice of contemplative movement that is one of the main branches of Chinese medicine. Qigong helps us to understand Yin/Yang philosophy, meditation, breath, and movement. All these beautiful flows harmonize the body, mind, and spirit with nature and provide […]
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE Presented by Strawberry Theatre Workshop January 19- February 18 Thu-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm MAINSTAGE THEATREFive decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice for equality and championing the voices of others, she remains a leader of the American women’s movement. Emily Mann's play traces the progress of Steinem's extraordinary life, from her undercover Playboy Bunny exposé in the 1960s, through her founding of […]
1 event,
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE
GLORIA: A LIFE Presented by Strawberry Theatre Workshop January 19- February 18 Thu-Fri-Sat 7:30 pm MAINSTAGE THEATREFive decades after Gloria Steinem began raising her voice for equality and championing the voices of others, she remains a leader of the American women’s movement. Emily Mann's play traces the progress of Steinem's extraordinary life, from her undercover Playboy Bunny exposé in the 1960s, through her founding of […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Strength & Balance
Strength & Balance
Join us for this 40-minute movement-based class that integrates full-body strength, balance, and core-strengthening exercises. Exercises will focus on strengthening the major muscle groups of the body in vertical and horizontal positions for strength and challenging our static and dynamic balance. In this virtually-taught class, we will use our own body weight using a chair for balance for support and a mat to aid various […]
0 events,
2 events,
Tai Chi Chih
Tai Chi Chih
A meditative Tai Chi practice for toning and enlivening the body. Chair-seated students are welcome. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Fee-based class, scholarships available. Late registration possible. Jan 12, 2023 - Mar 16, 2023 Thursdays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Register here: Rainbow Recreation Tai Chi Chih
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
A meeting place and activity to share, experiment, and discover. Singing and oral storytelling will be supported through training methods that unlock the potential of the human voice. Project development will consider the skill levels and prior experiences of registered participants. A community building lab around something we all share -- our voices! An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Register here: Lift Your Voice […]
1 event,
Qigong
Qigong
Join instructor Kimberly Ivy, founder of Seattle’s Embrace the Moon Tai Chi and Qigong for a free, online, 10-week course: Introduction to Qigong. Qigong is a practice of contemplative movement that is one of the main branches of Chinese medicine. Qigong helps us to understand Yin/Yang philosophy, meditation, breath, and movement. All these beautiful flows harmonize the body, mind, and spirit with nature and provide […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Gentle Yoga–Rainbow Recreation
Gentle Yoga–Rainbow Recreation
Stretch, move, and align your body with a focus on the breath. Increase strength, stamina, and a sense of well-being. Chair-seated participants are welcome. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Fee-based class, scholarships available. Late registration may be possible. Jan 9, 2023 - Mar 13, 2023, Mondays 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Exception date(s): 16 Jan 2023 / 20 Feb 2023 Register here: Rainbow Recreation […]
1 event,
Strength & Balance
Strength & Balance
Join us for this 40-minute movement-based class that integrates full-body strength, balance, and core-strengthening exercises. Exercises will focus on strengthening the major muscle groups of the body in vertical and horizontal positions for strength and challenging our static and dynamic balance. In this virtually-taught class, we will use our own body weight using a chair for balance for support and a mat to aid various […]
2 events,
Tai Chi Chih
Tai Chi Chih
A meditative Tai Chi practice for toning and enlivening the body. Chair-seated students are welcome. An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Fee-based class, scholarships available. Late registration possible. Jan 12, 2023 - Mar 16, 2023 Thursdays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Register here: Rainbow Recreation Tai Chi Chih
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
Rainbow Recreation — Lift Your Voice
A meeting place and activity to share, experiment, and discover. Singing and oral storytelling will be supported through training methods that unlock the potential of the human voice. Project development will consider the skill levels and prior experiences of registered participants. A community building lab around something we all share -- our voices! An LGBTQ+ affirming space. Open to everyone. Register here: Lift Your Voice […]
