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Center Programs | Wellness Program | Regular Meetings

Center Classifieds | Center Wish List | Calendar of Events

For further details about any of the meetings or events listed.. please contact the Center Switchboard at 615-297-000 (Evenings 6-9pm).


* Special Events

- Great Center Auction

First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1808 Woodmont Blvd., Saturday, March 27
Registration begins at 1:30pm - Bidding at 2:00pm

- Indoor Volleyball

Thursday, April 8, 7-9pm, Madison Community Center, 510 Cumberland Ave.
For directions call the Madison Community Center at (615) 862-8459

- The "Getting Centered" Center Social

Sunday, April 11, 3-5pm, at the Center, Suggested donation $5

- Spring Hike

Saturday, April 17, 10am, Radnor Lake - meet at the east parking lot off of Franklin Road
Sponsored By the Sports & Fitness Network

- Partners' Potluck

Saturday, April 17, 6:30pm, Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish.
The Home of Jim & Don. For directions, please call (615) 367-0170.

- Game Day at the Center

Sunday, April 18, 3-6pm, at the Center

- Indoor Volleyball

Thursday, April 22, 7-9pm, Madison Community Center, 510 Cumberland Ave.,
For directions call the Madison Community Center at (615) 862-8459

- Bowling

Sunday, April 25, 3-6pm, Melrose Bowling Lanes (Downstairs, Lanes 17-20), Franklin Road
Games are $3 and Shoe Rental is $1.75
Sponsored by the Singles Network

- Movie Night at the Center

Jeffrey, Friday, April 30, 7pm

Call the Center at 615-297-0008 for more information about these events

All events are OPEN to the public and unless noted, are to be held at the Center, (a smoke and alcohol-free space)


* General Services

- Center Switchboard

Referrals, Schedule of Community Events and Peer Counselors are available during regular Center hours (Evenings 6-9pm).

- Recording and Tracking Hate

Call the Center Switchboard to report hate crimes, hate violence and/or discrimination.

- Center Web Site

www.nashcenter.org. Open 24hrs a day. Web space donated by Transgender Forum.

- Community Information

Pamphlets and newsletters from organizations. Business referrals. Event information. News. Now includes on-site Internet HIV/AIDS Information Resources. Open during regular Center hours (Evenings 6-9pm).

- Library

Over 500 books ready for your use. Generally evenings 6-9pm (except when in use for group meetings). Call the Center Switchboard for details at (615)297-0008.

- Sign Language Interpretation

A free service of the Center, available with two-weeks notice.

- Meeting Space

The base fee for use of space at the Center is $1 per person. For information about arranging to use space and the complete schedule of fees for using space and equipment call the Center Switchboard (Evenings 6-9pm).

- NOTICE

The Center operates entirely thorugh a volunteer staff. We regret that there are times when the Switchboard and other services are unavailable.


* New Meetings

- Frontrunners

Attention running and walking enthusiasts! Join people like yourself who love to walk and/or run. Call Tammy at (615) 834-4769. Every Sunday at 1:30pm

- Book Discussion Group

Every 4th Wednesday (6:30pm) Newly organized book discussion group examining the interface between "Religion and Homophobia" Meet at Outloud Books and Gifts. Call Dan at (615) 386-3486


* Center Programs

- Center Social

Join members and friends of the community for refreshments, entertainment and socializing. Every Sunday at 4pm.

- Married & Gay Network (MAGNET)

A support/discussion group for married or divorced gay and bisexual men. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each Month (7 p.m.)

- Center Board of Directors Meeting

2nd Monday of each Month (6:30 p.m.)

- Nashville Women's Alliance (NWA)

Special events to be announced

ORIENTATION

A broad introduction to LesBiGayTrans life in Nashville. Geared to those who are new to Nashville, recently coming out or simply unfamiliar with the resources of the community. Generally the 2nd Sunday of each month (2:30 p.m.)

- Partner's Network

Social / support group for committed couples. Meetings at announced times and locations.

- Room in the Inn - November through March.

During winter months, volunteers prepare meals and host persons who are homeless for an evening dinner and rest. Every Saturday (6pm).

- Sports & Fitness Network (SFN)

Non-competitive sand volleyball at Centennial Park. Pick-up teams. Every Sunday, weather permitting. (2pm).

Attention running and walking enthusiasts. Join people like yourself who love to walk and/or run. Call Tammy at (615) 834-4769. Every Sunday at 1:30pm

Events at announced times and locations

- Gay Games/Sydney 2002 - Team Nashville. An opportunity to create change and to educate people through sport in the spirit of beter understanding. Over 30 official sports. Call direct (615) 366-0891 for more information.

- We Are Parents Too!

Social/Support group for parents (and wanna-bees). Open to supervised children. Meetings at announced times and locations.


* Wellness Project

The Wellness Project is a new service provided by the Center. For details, contact the Center Switchboard at (615) 297-0008.

Counseling Services

Anyone interested in counseling services many contact the Center Switchboard and leave their name and telephone number. A return call will be made for scheduling and/or referral. All calls to the Center Switchboard are confidential.

Support Groups

Throughout the year, the Wellness Project offers opportunities to participate in short-term support/personal growth groups. Pre-group interviews are required as well as a commitment to attend each week. Limited number of participants.


* Regular Meetings

- Book Discussion Group

Every 4th Wednesday (6:30pm) Newly organized book discussion group examining the interface between "Religion and Homophobia" Meet at Outloud Books and Gifts. Call Dan at (615) 386-3486

- Middle Tennessee Pride Committee - Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, 10:30am. Responsible for organizing the annual Pride Celebration for Nashville. If you would like to get involved, call the Pride Line at (615) 383-1304

- One-in-Teen

Social/support group for youth (ages 14-22). Every Wednesday (6:30 p.m.)

- Stonewall Mission Church

A progressive Christian community committed to worship, building community, ministries of compassion and mercy, and to social justice. Worship services every Sunday (6:30 p.m.)

- Women's Discussion Group

A weekly discussion group for women. Every Wednesday (7 p.m.)


* Center Classifieds

- Switchboard Volunteers Needed.

If you would be interested in being a peer counselor for the Center Switchboard, please call us today and leave your name, number and your interest in volunteering for the Switchboard. There will be a special training session for Switchboard operators on July 18 at 10am.

- See other ways you can help The Center


* Center Wish List

We would appreciate any of the following donations. You may drop them off any evening from 6-9pm. If you need someone to pick up your items, simply call the Center Switchboard and leave your name, address, phone number and the best time to reach you. Donations are tax deductible.

Paper Towels

Bathroom Tissue

Dishwashing soap

Industrial Vacuum Cleaner

Lightbulbs (60-65 Watts)

Outdoor Floodlight Bulbs

Live, Healthy Indoor Plants

Metal Folding Chairs (10)


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