Queerly Beloveds (on 9/9) an Astoria meditation group for LGBTQIA+

Teacher: Oneika Mays
Location: Cafe 9 (Astoria, Queens)
Date: Tuesday, 9/9

✨✨ Join us for our third Queerly Beloveds, an LGBTQIA+ Meditation Group, ✨ as we welcome a beloved teacher Oneika Mays, and a beloved queer owned space- Cafe 9-- in their beautiful and peaceful backyard.

About Us: QB is a new LGBTQIA+ Meditation Group, ✨ A practice of meditation and mindfulness welcoming community members who self identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella and for those who are questioning. Join us as we take time to be in beloved-community and learn alongside each other. We do not require that anyone be “out” to participate. We choose our dates month by month- so to get updates on future dates or say hello please email us at AstoriaBeloveds@gmail.com

**Kindly note: Though we do appreciate the support of allies, in honoring our space, we invite allies to please instead join us for one of the many non-affinity gatherings that Mindful Astoria offers each week, including Wednesdays, 7:30pm! We thank you very much.

💭About the space and accessibility:
We are meeting the backyard of the Cafe 9, down the block from Rainey Park and Socrates Park. The address is ✨ 9-02 34th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106 . There will be chairs and tables. There are some table umbrellas in case of a drizzle. If we need to reschedule due to rain we will update this page as well as our mailing list at AstoriaBeloveds@gmail.com. So, please email us to get on that list.
Physical accessibility: The entrance to the cafe has an accessible ramp, the entrance to the backyard has one step down. Please contact us to discuss details if you need assistance or have questions.

Please contact us with any accessibility requests at AstoriaBeloveds@gmail.com.

Covid precaution: during outdoor events (like this one) we will not require masking for guests, however guests are always welcome to do so, and some masks will be available if needed. In the colder weather or if it rains and we move inside masks will be provided for all participants as a way to keep the space accessible to our full community. We ask that participants be mindful when feeling cold symptoms and stay home in protection of others.

Audio: Teachers will be using a sound system for greater amplification.

Payment: Donations help support the running of the meditation groups. To any that are able, $10-15 is a welcomed donation. ✨ There is no payment required to attend. To donate you can do so with cash in person, or via the PayPal website or the PayPal app, with payment to the email address: [mindfulastoria@gmail.com](mailto:mindfulastoria@gmail.com).

We look forward to meeting you.