LOFT Calendar
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Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 05:30 PM
VIRTUAL(V): Transgender Peer Support Group
The Transgender Peer Support Group is an open-topic group run by a trained facilitator for individuals who identify as transgender, gender variant, gender queer, or intersex (18 and older). Partners of transgender group participants are also welcome.
WHEN: The 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMWHERE: Virtual meeting - please register below to access the Zoom link
CONTACT: Call The LOFT's Helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 if you have any questions about the group!
LOFT Peer Support Groups are open-topic drop-in groups. They are led by facilitators who identify as peers with those in attendance.
There is no fee to attend discussion groups but a $5 donation is suggested, more if you can, less if you can’t. Fees related to activities are the responsibility of the participants.
View all groups on our calendar!
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Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 06:00 PM
VIRTUAL(V): Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an open and supportive group of people seeking to handle and recover from their problematic drinking.
WHEN: AA meets weekly on Saturday evenings from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual meeting - please find Zoom link below
CONTACT: For questions, contact The LOFT: [email protected]
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Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 02:30 PM
VIRTUAL(V): 55+ Peer Support Group
The 55+ Peer Support Group is an open-topic, peer-led, support group created to address the specific needs, challenges, and lives of people 55+. This is a program of Silver Connections, The LOFT's program for LGBTQ+ community members ages 55+.
WHEN: The 2nd and last Sundays of the month from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual meeting - please register below to access the Zoom link
CONTACT: [email protected] or call The LOFT's helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 with any questions!
LOFT Peer Support Groups are open-topic, drop-in groups. Groups are led by facilitators who identify as peers with those in attendance.
Donations are welcome. Suggested donation is $5; more if you can, less if you can't. Fees related to activities are the responsibility of participants.
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Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM
(IP) Aging Alone, Together: Take Charge of Your Aging
This six-week series offered by DOROT at The LOFT is designed for LGBTQ+ individuals to build community as they learn, discuss, and reflect on the logistical and social challenges of aging with independence. You need not live alone or without family to participate in and benefit from this program. All senior participants ages 60+ are encouraged to join. The program is offered at no cost, thanks to the generosity of DOROT foundational funders and individual donors.
Program schedule
Mondays,
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
May 6
May 13
May 20
June 10
June 17
June 24
Please note: this group will not be meeting on May 27th and June 3rd.
For more information, please see this flyer
Contact DOROT to learn more and register:
(914) 485-8358
You can also contact The LOFT with questions.
Alicia Wilczewski, the program manager, can be reached at [email protected] or 914-948-2932 ext. 13
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Monday, May 13, 2024 at 06:00 PM
VIRTUAL(V): Queer Planet
Queer ecology is a set of concepts that acknowledge the connections between ecology and queer thought. Among these concepts are the observations that society believes queerness to be "unnatural" even though many parts of nature are queer and that injustices against nature and injustices against LGBTQ+ people have overlapping causes and solutions.
Sphynxx, our Creatives Rebuild New York Artist in Residence, will facilitate a virtual discussion with guest speakers who know Sustainability, Environmental Justice, Biotechnology, and trending Policies / Regulations concerning climate change. The group will continue to share information and connect using the messaging app Slack.
WHEN: The 2nd Monday of the month from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual meeting - please register below to access the Zoom link
CONTACT: [email protected] or call The LOFT's helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 with any questions!
Click here for slack invite to continue the conversation and share information
Please be advised any inappropriate messages or images will not be tolerated. You will be blocked from the group and slack channel.
Use the links below to familiarize yourself with some discussion topics
October 2022 Global Climate Report
What the New Climate Bill Means for the U.S.—and the World
Why Hemp is the Future of Sustainable Farming
Indoor Farming: The Future of Agriculture
Fossil fuels and climate change: the facts
As EV sales accelerate, battery makers face a new shortage of a crucial mineral: graphite
Bioplastics Global Market Report 2022
LOFT Social Groups are open groups that welcome everyone ages 18 and over. Groups are led by members of the LGBTQ+ and allied communities.
Donations are welcome. Suggested donation is $5; more if you can, less if you can't. Fees related to activities are the responsibility of participants.
View all groups on our calendar!
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Monday, May 13, 2024 at 07:00 PM
VIRTUAL(V): LGBTQ+ People of Color Peer Support Group
The LOFT's LGBTQ+ People of Color Peer Support Group is an open discussion group for LGBTQ+ People of Color including any/all peoples of African, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Island descent.
WHEN: The 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
WHERE: Virtual meeting - please register below to access the Zoom link
CONTACT: [email protected] or call The LOFT's helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 with any questions!
LOFT Peer Support Groups are open-topic, drop-in groups. Groups are led by facilitators who identify as peers with those in attendance.
Donations are welcome. Suggested donation is $5; more if you can, less if you can't. Fees related to activities are the responsibility of participants.
View all groups on our calendar!
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Monday, May 13, 2024 at 07:00 PM
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center in White Plains, NY(IP): PFLAG Westchester
PFLAG is a group for parents, friends, family members, and LGBTQ+ people with or without their families.
WHEN: The 2nd Monday of the month from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
WHERE: The LOFT: 252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
CONTACT: [email protected] for any inquiries
Nos place anunciar la próxima reunión de Latino PFLAG Westchester. Las reuniones son en inglés y en español. Todos son bienvenidos, incluyendo padres, amigos, familiares y personas gays, lesbianas, bisexuales y transgéneras con o sin sus familias!For more information visit www.pflagwestchester.org
LOFT Peer Support Groups are open-topic drop-in groups. They are led by facilitators who identify as peers with those in attendance.
There is no fee to attend discussion groups but a $5 donation is suggested, more if you can, less if you can’t. Fees related to activities are the responsibility of participants.
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Monday, May 13, 2024 at 07:00 PM
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center(IP): Rainbow Squad
This group is run by Center Lane:Rainbow Squad is an LGBTQ+ friendly youth group for grades 3-6 that creates a safe space for kids ready to explore LGBTQ+ concepts and make friends!
Together we learn about self-acceptance, healthy boundaries, LGBTQ+ history and culture, and explore gender roles and identities supported by caring, trained adults. Groups are run by Center Lane’s facilitators committed to serving LGBTQ+ youth through fun, interactive, and educational programming. Participants will get to talk with peers and staff about issues that are important to them. Peer support and interaction are key to a young person’s development and especially crucial for LGBTQ+ youth who, despite the efforts of family and school staff, may still feel misunderstood or isolated at home, at school, and within their communities.
WHEN: The 2nd Monday of the month from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Meetings occur in tandem with PFLAG meetings (which parents are encouraged to join).
WHERE: The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center
CONTACT: [email protected] or call The LOFT's helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 with any questions!
Groups are led by members of the LGBTQ+ and allied communities.
Donations are welcome. Suggested donation is $5; more if you can, less if you can't. Fees related to activities are the responsibility of participants.
View all groups on our calendar!
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 07:00 PM
The LOFT in White Plains, NY(IP): Al-Anon (AAC)
WHEN: Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
WHERE: The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center
CONTACT: [email protected] with any questions!
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 07:30 PM
VIRTUAL(V): Men's Peer Support Group
The Men's Peer Support Group is an open-topic group run by a trained peer facilitator for men. For ages 18+, who identify as gay, bisexual, pansexual, or are questioning their sexuality.
WHEN: Tuesday evenings from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
WHERE: Virtual meeting - please register below to access the Zoom link
CONTACT: [email protected] or call The LOFT's Helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 if you have any questions about the group!
LOFT Peer Support Groups are open-topic, drop-in groups. They are led by facilitators who identify as peers with those in attendance.
There is no fee to attend discussion groups but a $5 donation is suggested, more if you can, less if you can’t. Fees related to activities are the responsibility of participants.
View all groups on our calendar!
