Celebrate Pride with Senior Planet
Pride Month is here! It’s a time to celebrate identity, honor our history, and find strength in community. At Senior Planet, we’re proud to support LGBTQIA+ older adults by creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard and welcome all year round.
If you want to connect with others in the LGBTQIA+ community, our Pride Page is the place to start. Here’s a peek at what you’ll find:
Pride Month Event: Old Lesbians Movie Screening
On Monday June 30th at 4pm ET, we’re hosting a special screening of the film Old Lesbians! Join us for a watch-a-long, followed by a group discussion. Find more details here!
Every Monday at 4pm ET, we host a social hour just for LGBTQIA+ older adults. It’s a chance to meet new people and just be yourself.
“During the Pride discussion group, we build on our sense of community and lived experiences by sharing vulnerable stories, life updates and witty jokes,” says Saily M. Gutierrez, the group’s facilitator. “Our weekly topics range from LGBTQIA+ observances and historical facts to upcoming events. Join us as we grow this amazing group!”
To join, email info@seniorplanet.org at least 15 minutes before the group starts and we’ll send you the Zoom link. We hope to see you there!
LGBTQIA+ Senior Planet Community Group
Want to stay connected outside of live events? Our LGBTQIA+ Community on Senior Planet Community (SPC) is a casual, supportive space to chat, share photos or articles, and connect with others. It’s a great way to keep the conversation going.
To join, go to community.seniorplanet.org, log in or create a free account, then search for “LGBTQIA+ Community.” We’d love to welcome you to the group!
Listen to the “Aging with Pride” Podcast Episode
Looking for something you can enjoy on your own time? Check out our “Aging with Pride” podcast episode featuring Wes Morrison, a longtime Senior Planet participant and volunteer. Wes shares his experience leading online LGBTQ+ support groups for older adults. He talks about the importance of safe, inclusive spaces and the power of showing up for one another. It’s a thoughtful listen we think you’ll really enjoy.
Nicole Alcime is the Senior Manager of Virtual Program Experiences for Senior Planet from AARP. Since joining in 2022, she has helped manage Senior Planet’s online programs. Nicole is based in New Jersey and enjoys reading in her free time, with Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers being one of her favorite books.
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Hello I am very interested in your Pride events
Elton Tucker
Hi Elton, we’d love to have you! We just finalized the details for a special event next Monday at 4pm ET – a screening of the film “Old Lesbians” followed by a group discussion. More details can be found here: https://cms.seniorplanet.org/event/movie-screening-old-lesbians-pride-discussion-group/
Hope you can make it!