What we’re about
This group is operated by The LOFT Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center Inc (Do Business As Name The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center) (9-21-21). The LOFT is a meet-up location for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied communities. With more than 30 regular groups and numerous special events throughout the year, the center provides a safe and affirming environment to be yourself and meet new people or reconnect with old friends. Our meet-ups fall under four main categories: support, education, celebration and advocacy.
The LOFT is a non-profit community organization based in Westchester County and serving the lower Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ community since 1983, when it began in a loft space!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- VIRTUAL: Queer Community Book Club (Q.C.B.C.)Link visible for attendees
Using books written by people who identify themselves within queer communities, Queer Community Book Club (QCBC) aims to deepen our sense of community and ourselves in a queer centric space. QCBC a free program that is cosponsored by Queery and The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Meets every Saturday from 10am-11am.
Click here to receive the Zoom link
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.
Call The LOFT's Helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 if you have any questions about the group!
The LOFT utilizes many social media outlets to promote its groups and events. The RSVPs here on Meet-up are not reflective of the total number of attendees.
- VIRTUAL: Transgender Peer Support GroupLink visible for attendees
The Transgender Peer Support Group is an open topic group run by a trained facilitator for individuals who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, gender-fluid, gender-queer, intersex, or are questioning their gender (18 and older).
This group meets 4 times a month, on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
If a month has 5 Saturdays and/or Sundays the group will meet then as well. Just check the group calendar which day the group will fall on.
Click here to receive the Zoom link
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.
Call The LOFT's Helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 if you have any questions about the group!
The LOFT utilizes many social media outlets to promote its groups and events. The RSVPs here on Meet-up are not reflective of the total number of attendees.
- VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ 55+ Peer Support GroupLink visible for attendees
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+.***
The LOFT utilizes many social media outlets to promote its groups and events including www.meetup.com. The RSVPs here on Meet-up are not reflective of the total number of attendees.
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This group meets every 2nd and last Sundays of each month from 2:30- 4pm ET.
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Due to COVID-19, our groups are taking place virtually using the platform Zoom. Learn more here!
Please complete the LOFT Group request form linked here. We ask you to fill this out to gain access to the link for this group. This is just an extra security measure we have to help keep the meetings a safe space.
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Call The LOFT's Helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 if you have any questions about the group!
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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.
- Queer PlanetLink visible for attendees
Sphynxx our Creatives Rebuild New York Artist in Residence will facilitate a virtual discussion with guest speakers who have knowledge pertaining to Sustainability, Environmental Justice, Biotechnology and trending Policies / Regulations concerning climate change. Meetings will be held every 2nd Monday of the month 6:00pm - 7:00pm via Zoom and the group will continue to share information and connect using the messaging app Slack. Queer Planets first meeting will be on Monday, January 9th, 2023.
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.
This group will be using Slack, an instant message community platform. Click here to get the Slack invite!
Please complete the LOFT Group request form linked here. We ask you to fill this out to gain access to the link for this group. This is just an extra security measure we have to help keep the meetings a safe space.
Call The LOFT's Helpline at (914) 948-2932 x13 if you have any questions about the group!
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.
