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WHAT’S NEW AT GENPRIDE?
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Save the Date! – Pillars of Pride 2025
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Valentine’s Day – Peter & Ed
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February is Black History Month
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Inclement Weather Policy
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GenPride Quarterly
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Feb. 21st – Emma Willman Comedy show
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Feb. 23rd – Name + Gender Marker Change Legal Clinic
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Feb 28th – Movie Club is back! (Wild Robot)
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April 24th – 27th | Free Dental, Medical, Vision
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Google – Give us a quick review!
Volunteer Opportunities
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Facilitator for the Senior Women Discussion Group
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Mark your calendars—GenPride’s annual Pillars of Pride is happening on:
📅 Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This year, we’re planning something truly special at a venue that will set the stage for an unforgettable celebration of community, resilience, and pride!
Exciting details—including our theme and venue—will be revealed soon! Keep an eye on your inbox in the next week or two—you won’t want to miss it!
Now more than ever, it’s important to come together to protect, support, and uplift our LGBTQ+ community.
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HOT LUNCH: EVERY TUES/THURS
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Join us for Hot Lunch at GenPride! LGBT+ seniors and friends, come enjoy a delicious meal and wonderful company every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Don’t miss out on the chance to share a meal, connect, and enjoy the community. We’ll see you there!
Doors open at 11 am, don’t miss out!
Where: GenPride Community Center
1521 Broadway, Suite A, Seattle 98122
DETAILS:
60 years and over: $5.00 Freewill Donation
Under 60 years: $10.00 per meal
No reservation is required.
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** We love your pets, but please leave them home during lunch Service animals are always allowed During our open hours (outside of lunch) we would love to see your well behaved animals.
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Feb. 18th:
Beef Pasta Bake
Garlic Bread
Roasted Vegetable
Fruit
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Feb. 20th:
Baked BBQ Pork Ribs
Herb Roasted Sweet
Potatoes & Broccoli
Fruit
Dessert
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February at GenPride: Love & Embracing Elderhood
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This month, we’re celebrating Love & Embracing Elderhood—a time to honor the deep connections, resilience, and wisdom that come with aging in our LGBTQ+ community. Love takes many forms—self-love, friendship, romance, and the care we show one another. And embracing elderhood means recognizing the beauty in our journeys, valuing our stories, and lifting up the voices of those who paved the way.
Throughout February, we’ll feature articles from our writers exploring these themes—stories of love at every stage of life, reflections on aging with pride, and conversations on how we can continue to support and celebrate one another.
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Celebrating Love and Embracing Elderhood Through Service
By Peter Galli
If you missed our Valentine’s Day feature, we invite you to read the inspiring story of Ed Tauscher and his husband, Peter Galli. Ed’s journey—from serving in the U.S. Air Force at a time when being openly gay was a risk, to advocating for veterans, volunteering across the globe, and embracing elderhood with purpose—reminds us that love is more than just romance. It’s about service, resilience, and showing up for others, time and time again.
💖 Read their full story here: https://genprideseattle.org/peter-ed/
As we continue celebrating love in all its forms, we honor the connections that sustain us and the strength that comes from lifting up those around us.
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Celebrate Black History Month in Seattle
February is also Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultural contributions, resilience, and achievements of Black communities. This year, Seattle is hosting a variety of events, exhibits, and activities where you can immerse yourself in Black history and support Black-led initiatives. Here are some highlights to check out:
Explore Black History Through Museums & Art Exhibits:
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Call to Conscience Black History Museum – Hosted by Rainier Avenue Radio, this pop-up museum at the Columbia City Theater will be open throughout February, showcasing exhibits on the Seattle Black Panther Party, the founders of Ezell’s Famous Chicken, and more. More Info
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Black Beyond at MoPOP – Join the Museum of Pop Culture on February 1st for “Black Beyond,” a celebration of Black sci-fi heroes and Afrofuturism. The event includes a pop-up exhibition, a screening of Men in Black, and a discussion on science fiction by Ashanti Davis. More Info
Community Resources & Support:
We also want to highlight some of our community partners who are making an impact in Black communities year-round:
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Lavender Rights Project – This organization is dedicated to elevating the power and leadership of the Black intersex and gender-diverse community through legal and social services. Learn More
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POCAAN (People of Color Against AIDS Network) – A multicultural, multi-social service agency working to address disparities affecting marginalized communities in Seattle and King County. Learn More
Support Black-Owned Businesses:
Another impactful way to celebrate Black History Month is by supporting Black-owned businesses in our community. Check out the Urban League’s Black Business Directory, which features a comprehensive list of Black-owned businesses in Seattle and beyond. From restaurants and retail to professional services, your support helps strengthen and sustain these businesses. Explore the Directory
This Black History Month, we encourage you to engage, learn, and support Black voices in our community. Whether it’s visiting a museum, attending an event, or supporting local Black-led organizations, every effort contributes to a more inclusive and informed society.
Stay connected and celebrate with us!
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GenPride Follows Seattle Public Schools’ Weather Closures
If Seattle Public Schools are CLOSED → GenPride is CLOSED.
If Schools have a DELAYED start → GenPride opens at 11 AM.
If a delay occurs on Tuesday or Thursday, lunch will be served from 12:30 – 1:30 PM.
Plan Ahead – Be Prepared for Possible Closures!
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Stay Informed with the GenPride Quarterly!
Pamela, our incredible Outreach & Education Coordinator, has created an informative resource pamphlet to help our community navigate the changes brought by the new presidential administration.
The GenPride Quarterly is packed with valuable resources, insights, and actionable steps to support each other moving forward. Whether you’re looking for updates or ways to get involved, this guide has you covered!
Read the GenPride Quarterly online here: genprideseattle.org/quarterly
Let’s stay informed, engaged, and united as we continue to uplift our community.
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Emma Willman is an LGBTQIA+ stand-up comedian who has been featured on Netflix, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Paramount +, MTV, The CW, & Comedy Central. She is performing at the Meydenbauer theater in Bellevue on the 21st of February!
Emma Willman’s team has reached out to us, and set aside 10 tickets at a special $20 rate just for GenPride members.
Email pamela@genprideseattle.org to claim your ticket! The tickets will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Additionally, we have a 15% discount code [GEN15] already active at checkout, so that whoever is interested can also buy tickets online independently.
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Registration form is now open for our name + gender marker change legal clinic! If you need to meet with an attorney or caseworker, registration/appointment is required so that we can be sure to have enough folks available to support your specific needs:
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Volunteers with backgrounds as lawyers, paralegals, case workers, and/or social workers who are familiar with updating identity documents will be on-site to help with questions or offer support. We will also have notaries on-site if you need anything notarized.
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Movie club is back! We will be doing a monthly film screening on the last Friday of the month with a new or classic film. This month’s film is Wild Robot – After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Featuring the voices of some well known Queer actors!
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SUPPORT GROUPS & VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES!
We’re excited to remind everyone that there are still several support group programs and new volunteer opportunities available! We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals to step up as Support Group Facilitators for various senior groups in our community. If you—or someone you know—would like to help foster connection and provide meaningful social and emotional support, this is a fantastic way to make an impact.
Check out the Facilitator Requirements PDF for each group to see if this role is right for you. Join us in strengthening our community connections!
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Women’s Support Group Facilitator – Join our Senior Women’s Discussion Group, a supportive space for women-identifying individuals aged 50+ to connect, share, and explore their experiences. This group fosters community and open discussions around shared experiences within the LGBTQIA+ senior community.
If you’re interested, reach out to Charles at mariah@genprideseattle.org to apply.
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Hot Lunch Volunteer – Help serve and prepare meals for our community members, creating a warm and welcoming dining experience.
If you’re interested, reach out to Charles at charles@genprideseattle.org to apply.
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Welcome Volunteer – Be the first friendly face visitors see and assist with front desk duties, helping create an inclusive space for all.
If you’re interested, reach out to Charles at charles@genprideseattle.org to apply.
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Senior HIV Discussion Group Facilitator
Come join a discussion group for LGBTQ+ seniors living with HIV today. This group will be a supportive, non-judgmental space for folks to discuss shared experiences, services, local resources, and more! This group meets in person.
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GenPride is now on Google Maps and Search! This means more LGBTQ+ seniors can find our Center, programs, resources, and support—but we need your help to spread the word.
If you’ve benefited from or believe in GenPride’s mission, please leave us a positive review on Google. Your words will help others discover and trust what we do, allowing us to reach more folks who can benefit from our work.
It only takes a moment to make a huge difference!
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Our website, GenPrideSeattle.org, just got a fresh new look! Now, finding information on all our programs and services is simpler, cleaner, and (dare we say?) a whole lot prettier! We’ve streamlined everything to make it easier to find exactly what you need.
Find all program info anytime on our Programs page for the latest on what’s happening at GenPride.
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All GenPride Programming is free for the community, with support and funding from the City of Seattle
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