Visibility Matters
Local Opportunities to Share the Giving Spirit
By Sarah Bahnson , LGBTQI+ Community Liaison
So.AZ Senior Pride celebrating, supporting and uniting LGBTQI+ older adults 520-312-8923; info@soazseniorpride.org; soazseniorpride.org All in-person, indoor events require masks. Arizona AIDS FoundationSouthern Arizona AIDS Foundation (saaf.org). If you can donate your time to help wrap gifts or other day-of-necessities, contact Kerry Murphy at (520) 547- During a season often referred to as the “season of giving,” many people seek out opportunities to give back to their communities. Soup kitchens, bell ringers, and toy drives are common staples in these efforts, and for good reason. But if one is looking for new adventures to appease the giving spirit, consider the following. Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation and Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network partner to host a Holiday Party for families within their programs. This event provides a gourmet holiday meal and gifts from which families can choose. SAAF and TIHAN always needs volunteers for this event. If you are inclined to support this holiday offering and can donate new, unopened gifts a list of needs can be found here: Holiday Project - Southern
On-going events: Registration is required for attendance - soazseniorpride.org GBTQI+ Mens Loss Group ; weekly on Tuesday; 1:30–3pm; in-person Gayme Day; second Wednesday; 1–3pm; in-person the event is requested. To learn more visit Senior Pride Holiday Gathering! – Southern Arizona Senior Pride (soazseniorpride.org). 6179 or kmurphy@saaf.org. Finally, when it comes time to celebrate with friends, consider attending Southern Arizona Senior Pride’s annual Holiday Gathering on December 10th from 2 pm-4 pm. It will be held at Cornerstone Fellowship; 2902 N Geronimo Ave. Refreshments will be served and registration for
Book Club ; third Wednesday; 2–3:30p; on Zoom Gathering in Himmel Park ; third Saturday; 10–11:30am; in-person Walk and Roll - Enjoy an outdoor activity with friendly people; third Tuesday; time will vary; in-person There are more events each month. Stay tuned in on the website. Whatever you choose to do this holiday season, PCOA wishes you a safe and happy time. If you are struggling, remember there is help. PCOA Helpline (520)790-7262 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988
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