Posted on January 26th, 2017
Curious about upcoming Umbrella meetings? Here’s what we have planned for early 2017: meeting with folks from Camp Aranu’tiq; a make-your-own-sub-sandwich night; a Valentine’s Day party; and observing Transgender Day of Visibility. Of course, we’re also looking for your suggestions! What topics would you like to learn about? What activities would you like to do? Send […]
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Posted on January 6th, 2017
Many of our Umbrella youth participants are getting excited to attend this month’s First Event Conference. The Tiffany Club of New England has offered this conference for the past 37 years, and this is the third year of their terrific Youth and Family Program. Co-sponsored by Greater Boston PFLAG, the Youth and Family Program offers a […]
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Posted on January 5th, 2017
Nexus is looking forward to an exciting 2017. We’ll continue to meet the second Wednesday of each month in Framingham and the fourth Wednesday of each month in Newton. Haven’t checked out Nexus yet and are wondering if it might be a good fit for you? Here’s what one parent said about her child’s Nexus experience: From […]
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Posted on January 5th, 2017
This year we were fortunate to receive three grants to support our WAGLY peer leadership program. The Foundation for MetroWest’s Fund for Wellesley; The Church Home Society; and The Boston Pride Community Fund all provided funding to this powerful initiative. Through the program, up to a dozen WAGLY youth participants are selected to be part of […]
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Posted on November 11th, 2016
Dear Friends, While Tuesday’s election results gave many of us reason to be concerned about the future of important social justice causes in our country, here in Massachusetts we will have a new advocate on our side on Beacon Hill. Jack Lewis, OUT MetroWest’s inaugural executive director, has been elected as State Representative from the […]
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Posted on November 8th, 2016
We were thrilled to welcome director Shaleece Haas to WAGLY on Monday, November 7. Not only did she screen her award-winning documentary film, Real Boy, for us, but she also brought along the film’s subject and star, Bennett Wallace. WAGLY youth loved the film and were excited to have the chance to interact with Shaleece and Bennett. Big thanks […]
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Posted on October 24th, 2016
The Microsoft Store has kindly offered to host an OUT MetroWest youth gathering. OUT MetroWest staff will be on-hand as we play Rock Band, Just Dance, and Minecraft. Feel free to drop by whenever you’d like (no need to stay the whole time) and bring friends! Pizza will be served. Saturday, November 5 5-8 p.m. […]
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Posted on October 5th, 2016
More than 200 OUT MetroWest supporters gathered on September 24 to celebrate LGBTQ youth and to honor GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) executive director Janson Wu. The annual Come Out & Celebrate event was held at the Hilton Dedham, and guests were treated to remarks from Wu, as well as from five remarkable youth […]
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Posted on July 31st, 2016
A Tasty Summer Treat On the afternoon of July 20, we co-hosted an ice cream party for queer youth at the Morse Institute Library in Natick. We were thrilled when the library’s teen librarian, Robin Fosdick, invited us to team up for this fun event. Ice cream sundaes from Lizzy’s were gobbled up, but dessert […]
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Posted on July 27th, 2016
Gender Identity Wednesday, July 27 6:30-8 p.m. 474 Centre Street, Newton At tomorrow’s Nexus meeting, we’ll do an activity about gender identity and hear from one of our Umbrella adult facilitators, Michael. New participants welcome to attend and, as always, pizza will be served! Questions? Email Courtney! P.S. Starting 9th grade in the fall? You […]
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Posted on July 25th, 2016
Tickets are now on sale for our annual Come Out & Celebrate gala! On September 24, we will gather at the Hilton Dedham to celebrate OUT MetroWest’s work to enrich the LGBTQ community in MetroWest Boston. Guests will be treated to cocktails, dinner, and an inspiring program featuring important voices from the LGBTQ civil rights movement. The […]
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Posted on July 17th, 2016
Monday, July 18 6:45-8:30 p.m. 309 Washington Street, Wellesley This meeting will feature a conversation about dealing with transphobia, led by our terrific summer intern, Iris. (That’s Iris below! Come meet them before they go back to college in the fall.) HIV testing will also be available for those who wish to be tested. Bring […]
Read MorePosted on July 13th, 2016
The Gender Unicorn Wednesday, July 13 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 24 Vernon Street, Framingham We’ll be discussing TSER‘s The Gender Unicorn, a helpful tool for talking about gender identity; gender expression; assigned sex; physical attraction; and emotional attraction. We’ll also introduce you to some folks you’ll meet if you attend WAGLY and/or Umbrella when you’re […]
Read MorePosted on July 8th, 2016
Monday, July 11 6:45-8:30 p.m. 309 Washington Street, Wellesley This meeting will feature a creative writing workshop led by Brie. We’ll discover the beauty around us by writing love letters between everyday objects. P.S. Bring friends—new participants welcome!
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Wednesday, July 6 6:45-8:30 p.m. 309 Washington Street in Wellesley Healthy Relationships and Trans Sexuality The always-amazing Damian Lima from Boston GLASS will join us to answer your questions about healthy relationships and trans sexuality. P.S. New participants always welcome at Umbrella!
Read MorePosted on June 22nd, 2016
Wednesday, June 15 6:45-8:30pm 24 Vernon Street in Framingham Discussion Night (& Then Some) At Wednesday’s regularly-scheduled Umbrella meeting, we’ll have group discussion and ice breaker games. (From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, we’re holding an extra Pride Month gathering at the same location for -all- LGBTQ high school youth. It’s an extra […]
Read MorePosted on June 21st, 2016
Talking about Relationships Wednesday, June 22 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 474 Centre Street, Newton An expert on the topic of relationships will join us for a discussion of friendships, dating, and healthy boundaries. Those who attended our most recent Framingham meeting will encounter the same expert but a different conversation! New participants welcome to attend […]
Read MorePosted on June 18th, 2016
Monday, June 20 6:45-8:30pm 309 Washington St. in Wellesley Black and Pink WAGLY welcomes Jason Lydon from Black and Pink, an organization that addresses issues of the school-to-prison pipeline, acknowledges LGBTQ people ‘behind the walls,’ and responds with strategies that support resilience and aim for a better world. HIV testing will also be available […]
Read MorePosted on June 10th, 2016
Monday, June 13 6:45-8:30pm 309 Washington St. in Wellesley Identity Exploration At Monday’s meeting, Brie will lead us through a workshop on identity. We’ll spend time doing activities and thinking about how we understand and define ourselves in the world. Hope to see you there! (P.S. New participants always welcome.)
Read MorePosted on June 7th, 2016
Talking about Relationships Wednesday, June 8 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 24 Vernon Street, Framingham An expert on the topic of relationships will join us for a discussion of friendships, dating, and healthy boundaries. New participants welcome to attend and, as always, pizza will be served! Questions? Email Julie!
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