GALA Pride & Diversity Center
Activities
Writing Across Walls is an abolitionist prisoner support groupthat aims to connect LGBTQIA+ prisoners incarcerated at the California Men'sColony with community members on the outside. Members have the opportunity toengage in pen pal relationships with those on the inside, or engage in otherforms of abolitionist action, including prisoner advocacy, political education,and peer support. Allmembers must first participate in our orientation before attending their firstgeneral meeting. To be notified of our next orientation session, fill out our interest form. Must be 18+ to join. First monday of every month,·6:00 – 7:00pm
1:00 – 3:00pm, 2nd Sunday of each month. Come to the Gala Pride & Diversity Center (1060 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) to enjoy free mom hugs and a safe space!
Q Youth is a weekly every thursday group for LGBTQ+ youth between 6th and 12th grade! This is an informal social gathering (not therapy) where we hold fun, safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth in middle and high school to eat snacks, play games, socialize, and hang out. Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm.
Wednesday, 28 May·6:30 – 8:00pm. Awakening Ways Spiritual Community is beginning a monthly gathering in Atascadero. This will be an open house style gathering for the Central Coast LGBTQ+ Community. At this social gathering we will introduce Awakening Ways to those who are seeking a Spiritual Community that truly embraces all expressions of life. Inspiring people to experience their Oneness with the Divine, we teach Practical Spirituality that helps the seeker find their own sacred path. Learn more about us at https://awakeningways.org/ The Belonging Circle will meet at Awakening Ways (7350 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422.) Contact: Gina DeGirolamo, RsCP 323-422-0987.
AlcoholicsAnonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. Weekly: Sunday, Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Times: Every Sunday from 7:00-8:00 pm. Location: Gala Pride and Diversity Center (1060 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) and online via Zoom. Description: Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. Contact email@galacc.org for the Zoom link!
6:00pm-7:30 pm, an LGBTQ Grief Support Group meets through Hospice SLO County, alternating between Zoom meetings and in-person every week. This support group for the LGBTQ+ community is designed to provide emotional support and education about the grief process and to bring comfort through connecting with like-minded individuals. Grief can manifest over many things, from death to losing a loved one due to their lack of affirmation. You can sin up online at http://www.hospiceslo.org/support-groups Weekly every Monday, 6:00 – 7:30pm
We are a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning. The group is restricted to those between the ages of 11 and 18. This is a facilitated informal support group (not therapy) where we hold fund, safe space for trans and non-binary youth. It is a safe place to be heard, to share your story, and to hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own, to eat snacks, play games, socialize, and hang out. Weekly every Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Trans* Tuesdays meets in-person every Tuesday at the Gala Pride & Diversity Center. They are a safe space providing peer to peer support for trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and questioning people. For more information, contact tcc@galacc.org. Weekly everyTuesday, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Welcome to EmoFlo Yoga, where we practice ancient healing movement, breath work, and grounding postures for flexibility, balance, body compassion and nervous system regulation. Appropriate for beginners and all ages. Designed to support recovery, self care & other behavioral and traditional healing modalities. Synergy Flo Motion and Grow. Colleen Carney Love, PhD is a grandmother, retired nurse practitioner, mental health clinical scholar and certified yoga teacher in recovery. She has practiced yoga for 40 years. Call her CC and bring all of you. Meet in the Gala Center front room. Bring your mat or one will be provided. for more information email: Cclovephd@gmail.com Time:12:00 – 1:00pm. It's a weekly every Wednesday group.
This is a group through Transitions-Mental Health Association. Please note they ask participants to become members of their wellness center before joining their first group. You can start the process by calling at (805)541-6813 or email econe@t-mha.org. The LGBTQIA+ community represents a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and sexual orientation. This is a safe and affirming place for you to share the good, bad and even the ugly with folks that understand. Join us in creating a stronger sense of community and connection, see you there! First wednesday of every month, 3:00 – 4:00pm
Q Youth is a weekly every thursday group for LGBTQ+ youth between 6th and 12th grade! This is an informal social gathering (not therapy) where we hold fun, safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth in middle and high school to eat snacks, play games, socialize, and hang out. Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm.
On the first Friday of each month, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, a peer-facilitated a group game night at the Center, where people are encouraged to bring their favorite board games and tabletop games. Monthly: First Friday of Every Month | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LGBTQIA+ community members and allies are invited to come together and build connections through a fun and inclusive game night. On the first Friday of each month, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, a peer-facilitated a group game night at the Center, where people are encouraged to bring their favorite board games and tabletop games. Purpose & Goals: The primary goal of this game night is to promote inclusion, strengthen bonds, and foster a sense of belonging within the LGBTQIA+ community. Through shared experiences in playing games, participants can enjoy healthy, supportive conversations and gain valuable perspectives from each other. For questions, please email: Nicolejeanfleeman@gmail.com.
Times: Every Sunday from 7:00-8:00 pm. Location: Gala Pride and Diversity Center (1060 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401) and online via Zoom. Description: Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. Contact email@galacc.org for the Zoom link!
AlcoholicsAnonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. Weekly: Sunday, Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
6:00pm-7:30 pm, an LGBTQ Grief Support Group meets through Hospice SLO County, alternating between Zoom meetings and in-person every week. This support group for the LGBTQ+ community is designed to provide emotional support and education about the grief process and to bring comfort through connecting with like-minded individuals. Grief can manifest over many things, from death to losing a loved one due to their lack of affirmation. You can sin up online at http://www.hospiceslo.org/support-groups Weekly every Monday, 6:00 – 7:30pm
We are a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning. The group is restricted to those between the ages of 11 and 18. This is a facilitated informal support group (not therapy) where we hold fund, safe space for trans and non-binary youth. It is a safe place to be heard, to share your story, and to hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own, to eat snacks, play games, socialize, and hang out. Weekly every Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Trans* Tuesdays meets in-person every Tuesday at the Gala Pride & Diversity Center. They are a safe space providing peer to peer support for trans, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and questioning people. For more information, contact tcc@galacc.org. Weekly everyTuesday, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Welcome to EmoFlo Yoga, where we practice ancient healing movement, breath work, and grounding postures for flexibility, balance, body compassion and nervous system regulation. Appropriate for beginners and all ages. Designed to support recovery, self care & other behavioral and traditional healing modalities. Synergy Flo Motion and Grow. Colleen Carney Love, PhD is a grandmother, retired nurse practitioner, mental health clinical scholar and certified yoga teacher in recovery. She has practiced yoga for 40 years. Call her CC and bring all of you. Meet in the Gala Center front room. Bring your mat or one will be provided. for more information email: Cclovephd@gmail.com Time:12:00 – 1:00pm. It's a weekly every Wednesday group.