Join Us Tues- December 27 at 5:20 PM
JOIN OUT at The Movies!
OATM: The Whale | Dec 27-Tuesday |Jacob Burns Film Center | Group gathers at 5:20 in lobby for 5:40 screening.
Come and join a special OUT At The MOVIES over at The Jacob Burns Film Center to watch, "The Whale."
This film has been getting so much Oscar buzz! Critics have lauded Brendan Fraser's performance as a tour-de-force. Afterward, the group will meet by the nearby Pleasantville Diner to eat, discuss and chat about the film.
Please note, The Tuesday Men's Group will be joining the OUT at The Movies. Free popcorn and drink passes for all who attend.
Surviving The Holidays 2022 Edition
The Holiday Season can be a very triggering time for many in the community. We get it. We know that not everyone has pleasant memories or even enjoys the festivities. THAT'S OK. It turns out there's a lot you can do to safeguard yourself during this time. Have a read of our seasonal article, "Surviving The Holidays" to learn about ways you can take care of yourself during this time. Having tools and options is key.
Included in the article is a link to our free therapy program, co-partnered with MHA Westchester.
Dec 25: Join The Holiday Conversation
December 25-Sunday 10:30-11:30 AM | Virtual
Join us for a December 25th Holiday Conversation facilitated by The LOFT's Director of Marketing and Communications, Jeffrey Guard. Come be with community, share your stories, memories, and conversation about what the holidays mean to you. What are you hopeful for in the new year!?
Saturday: Artist LOFT Outing
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SATURDAY December 17, 2:00-3:00 PM: Join us for an art outing! The group is visiting the 1st Annual Small Works Gallery. Members of the Ossining Arts Council are pleased to announce their first annual Small Works Holiday Show at the Steamer Firehouse Gallery, 117 Main Street, Ossining. A wide range of media will include paintings, collages, fiber, ceramics and 3D works, offering holiday shoppers the opportunity to enjoy the exhibition and to buy original art that is easily affordable
TransMission: Applications for Cycle 4
Applications for Cycle 4 of TransMission are now open from December 1st - 31st 2022
The TransMission program provides financial assistance of up to $500 for expenses related to social, legal, medical, or surgical transition. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and reside within the United States. Priority will be given to residents of New York’s Hudson Valley. All are welcome to apply.
Dec 13: Biden signs same-sex marriage bill
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Biden signs same-sex marriage bill at White House Ceremony
CenterLink’s Statement on the Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Today President Biden signed into law a bipartisan bill that will protect same-sex and interracial marriages with a celebration at the White House that included many LGBTQ+ community center leaders.
The Respect for Marriage Act is an important bill that will do two primary things. First, it repeals DOMA and gets this anti-marriage federal law off the books. It will require the federal government to recognize a marriage between two individuals if the marriage was valid in the state where it was performed. Second, the bill will guarantee that valid marriages between two individuals are given full faith and credit, regardless of the couple’s sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin. The bill will not require a state to issue a marriage license contrary to state law.
Passing the Respect for Marriage Act is a crucial step toward protecting LGBTQ+ couples and to ensure the dignity, stability and ongoing protection that marriage affords to families and children. Like the freedom to marry, a majority of Americans support measures that protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in all aspects of daily life. CenterLink will continue to work to ensure that the momentum we’re seeing for the freedom to marry is carried over into ongoing efforts to secure federal nondiscrimination protections for all Americans.
YouthNight: CREATIVE WRITING
LGBTQ+ Youth Night!
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Center Campus
| December 16, 2022-Friday | 6:30-8:30 PM
Join a youth eco-writing workshop. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and ideas, hang out with friends, and have a great time. LGBTQ+ Youth Night is for 5th-12th graders, a youth-only safe space.
Take The Nightlife Survey
You've seen the headlines, nightlife activities while being so much fun can also become nightmares. Have you had an experience that was scary while at a nightclub, bar, or party? Do you work in the nightlife industry and want to share your experiences to hopefully create more safety in nightlife fun?
The LOFT has partnered with WestCOP- Victims Assistance Services (VAS) to create a survey to learn more about your concerns and experiences. Together, let's keep our clubs and bars safe for all.
Take the Nightlife Safety Survey
Honoring Pansexual Pride Day
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community honors Pansexual Pride Day, December 8th.
Pansexuality is a term that refers to people who are attracted to others no matter the other person’s gender identity or sex.
To learn more about this growing LGBTQ+ Community, check out our resource list below:
- What Does It Mean to Be Pansexual?
- What Is It To Be Pansexual: An Explanation
- Celebrating Pansexual Pride
OATM: Spoiler Alert
