Peer Groups & Community Events


[EVENT] LGBTQ+ Summit 2025
Oct
24

[EVENT] LGBTQ+ Summit 2025

[More information about accessibility guidelines & location coming soon!]

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the LGBTQ+ Summit 2025, a day to connect, celebrate, and work toward change, hosted by the County of Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ Affairs. You’ll meet leaders, advocates, and community members. Together we’ll learn, share stories, and take action to make a difference.

Date: October 24, 2025

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM

Want to be first to know when you can register? Sign up here: tinyurl.com/LGBTQ-Interest2025

Let’s rise together to build a future where everyone belongs and is celebrated!

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[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (Virtual)
Oct
20

[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (Virtual)

Join us for the virtual session of our Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive peer support group! This is a space for individuals who are transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and/or exploring their gender to collectively build community in a safe and confidential space.

Virtual sessions take place on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6-7:15PM. To register, please fill out the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LX8H7KS

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[GROUP] QT Social: North County
Oct
15

[GROUP] QT Social: North County

Join us for in-person social gatherings to connect and have fun with fellow QTies (Queer, Trans, LGBIA+, & questioning folks)! Activities include board games, arts & crafts, & more.

Our QT Social South County sessions take place on the 1st Wednesday of even months from 6:30-8:30PM.

Register for our mailing list for more information & monthly updates: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTSocial

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[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (In-Person)
Oct
6

[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (In-Person)

Join us for the in-person session of our Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive peer support group! This is a space for individuals who are transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and/or exploring their gender to collectively build community in a safe and confidential space.

In-person sessions take place on the 1st Monday of the month from 6-7:15PM. To register, please fill out the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LX8H7KS

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[GROUP] QT Social: South County
Oct
1

[GROUP] QT Social: South County

Join us for in-person social gatherings to connect and have fun with fellow QTies (Queer, Trans, LGBIA+, & questioning folks)! Activities include board games, arts & crafts, & more.

Our QT Social South County sessions take place on the 1st Wednesday of even months from 6:30-8:30PM.

Register for our mailing list for more information & monthly updates: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTSocial

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[EVENT] Nature Sit Spot Series #4
Sep
28

[EVENT] Nature Sit Spot Series #4

Inspired by our collaboration with the lovely @branchingoutadv, Wellness is hosting a series of our own nature outings with sit spots from June to September! Our fourth event in the series will take place on Sunday, September 28, 1-3 PM, in the Mountain View/Palo Alto area. Exact location will be shared upon registration at the following link: tinyurl.com/LWSitSpots25. We are doing our best to ensure that we choose trails that are highly accessible! Here are some other details:

🌞 What exactly is a sit spot, you ask? During these events, we will be moving through local parks & trails while intermittently engaging in 5-10 minute “sit spots.” The practice of sit spots allows us to take a breather and engage in mindfulness as we attune our minds and bodies to the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings that our surroundings provide us!

⭐ This series is for adults 18+ and free for all who attend. Light snacks & beverages will be provided. Please let us know if you have any allergies, dietary restrictions, and/or any accessibility needs using the registration form.

🤩 Feel free to bring a journal, stim toys, and anything else that would enhance your experience!

🌱 If you have any questions or concerns, please email lgbtqwellness@fcservices.org. We look forward to be intentionally in nature together!

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[GROUP] QT Social: North County
Sep
17

[GROUP] QT Social: North County

Join us for in-person social gatherings to connect and have fun with fellow QTies (Queer, Trans, LGBIA+, & questioning folks)! Activities include board games, arts & crafts, & more.

Our QT Social South County sessions take place on the 1st Wednesday of even months from 6:30-8:30PM.

Register for our mailing list for more information & monthly updates: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTSocial

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[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (Virtual)
Sep
15

[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (Virtual)

Join us for the virtual session of our Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive peer support group! This is a space for individuals who are transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and/or exploring their gender to collectively build community in a safe and confidential space.

Virtual sessions take place on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6-7:15PM. To register, please fill out the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LX8H7KS

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[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (In-Person)
Sep
1

[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (In-Person)

Join us for the in-person session of our Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive peer support group! This is a space for individuals who are transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and/or exploring their gender to collectively build community in a safe and confidential space.

In-person sessions take place on the 1st Monday of the month from 6-7:15PM. To register, please fill out the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LX8H7KS

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[GROUP] QT Social: North County
Aug
20

[GROUP] QT Social: North County

Join us for in-person social gatherings to connect and have fun with fellow QTies (Queer, Trans, LGBIA+, & questioning folks)! Activities include board games, arts & crafts, & more.

Our QT Social South County sessions take place on the 1st Wednesday of even months from 6:30-8:30PM.

Register for our mailing list for more information & monthly updates: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTSocial

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[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (Virtual)
Aug
18

[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (Virtual)

Join us for the virtual session of our Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive peer support group! This is a space for individuals who are transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and/or exploring their gender to collectively build community in a safe and confidential space.

Virtual sessions take place on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6-7:15PM. To register, please fill out the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LX8H7KS

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[EVENT] Nature Sit Spot Series #3
Aug
16

[EVENT] Nature Sit Spot Series #3

Inspired by our collaboration with the lovely @branchingoutadv, Wellness is hosting a series of our own nature outings with sit spots from June to September! Our third event in the series will take place on Saturday, August 16, 1-3 PM, in the Morgan Hill/Gilroy area. Exact location will be shared upon registration at the following link: tinyurl.com/LWSitSpots25. We are doing our best to ensure that we choose trails that are highly accessible! Here are some other details:

🌞 What exactly is a sit spot, you ask? During these events, we will be moving through local parks & trails while intermittently engaging in 5-10 minute “sit spots.” The practice of sit spots allows us to take a breather and engage in mindfulness as we attune our minds and bodies to the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings that our surroundings provide us!

⭐ This series is for adults 18+ and free for all who attend. Light snacks & beverages will be provided. Please let us know if you have any allergies, dietary restrictions, and/or any accessibility needs using the registration form.

🤩 Feel free to bring a journal, stim toys, and anything else that would enhance your experience!

🌱 If you have any questions or concerns, please email lgbtqwellness@fcservices.org. We look forward to be intentionally in nature together!

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[EVENT] Mask Chain Workshop
Aug
13

[EVENT] Mask Chain Workshop

We’re back with another mask chain workshop, hosted by @lgbtqwellness at our office location in collaboration with @maskblocksjsu and @artpocketsj. Learn how to make a mask chain to accessorize and have fun with masking as a form of community care!

⭐️Unvented high filtration KF94/KN95/N95+ mask required and provided 😷by @maskblocsjsu. Mask chain supplies will also be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies!

Event details:

⭐️Wed, August 13 2025

⭐️6-8pm

⭐️LGBTQ Wellness (email ssukumar@fcservices.org to rsvp and receive the address)

⭐️What’s a mask chain? A mask chain is an accessory you can attach to your mask. They can be made with beads, charms, and similar items usually threaded through metal wire or chain and attached to jump rings and lobster clasps.

Accessibility:

No steps inside and outside the building. There’s a driveway/ramp that leads to the door. The event will be on the first floor with all gender restrooms available. There will be 2 air purifiers running in the space.

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[EVENT] San Jose Clothing Swap
Aug
10

[EVENT] San Jose Clothing Swap

[WELLNESS WILL BE TABLING!]

From the San Jose Clothing Swap website:

SJ Clothing Swap is mutual aid for our community through clothing and fabric, with an emphasis on sustainability, queer expression, intersectional community care, accessibility, and community organizing. We’re focused on:

  • Quality clothes for all

  • Being a safe space for exploring your style and gender expression

  • Building local community and making new friends

  • Combating fast fashion, clothing overproduction & overconsumption, and textile waste (keeping clothes out of landfills)

We want to help you clear your closet of clothes, shoes and accessories that you don’t wear, and take home amazing new styles for free!

SJ Clothing Swap takes place on the 2nd Sunday of the month unless otherwise noted.

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[GROUP] QT Social: South County
Aug
6

[GROUP] QT Social: South County

Join us for in-person social gatherings to connect and have fun with fellow QTies (Queer, Trans, LGBIA+, & questioning folks)! Activities include board games, arts & crafts, & more.

Our QT Social South County sessions take place on the 1st Wednesday of even months from 6:30-8:30PM.

Register for our mailing list for more information & monthly updates: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTSocial

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[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (In-Person)
Aug
4

[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (In-Person)

Join us for the in-person session of our Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive peer support group! This is a space for individuals who are transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and/or exploring their gender to collectively build community in a safe and confidential space.

In-person sessions take place on the 1st Monday of the month from 6-7:15PM. To register, please fill out the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LX8H7KS

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[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (Virtual)
Jul
21

[GROUP] Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive Support Group (Virtual)

Join us for the virtual session of our Trans, Nonbinary, & Gender Expansive peer support group! This is a space for individuals who are transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, and/or exploring their gender to collectively build community in a safe and confidential space.

Virtual sessions take place on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6-7:15PM. To register, please fill out the following form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LX8H7KS

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[EVENT] Nature Sit Spot Series #2
Jul
20

[EVENT] Nature Sit Spot Series #2

Inspired by our collaboration with the lovely @branchingoutadv, Wellness is hosting a series of our own nature outings with sit spots from June to September! Our second event in the series will take place on Sunday, July 20, 4-6PM, in the San José area. Exact location will be shared upon registration at the following link: tinyurl.com/LWSitSpots25. We are doing our best to ensure that we choose trails that are highly accessible! Here are some other details:

🌞 What exactly is a sit spot, you ask? During these events, we will be moving through local parks & trails while intermittently engaging in 5-10 minute “sit spots.” The practice of sit spots allows us to take a breather and engage in mindfulness as we attune our minds and bodies to the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings that our surroundings provide us!

⭐ This series is for adults 18+ and free for all who attend. Light snacks & beverages will be provided. Please let us know if you have any allergies, dietary restrictions, and/or any accessibility needs using the registration form.

🤩 Feel free to bring a journal, stim toys, and anything else that would enhance your experience!

🌱 If you have any questions or concerns, please email lgbtqwellness@fcservices.org. We look forward to be intentionally in nature together!

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[GROUP] QT Social: North County
Jul
16

[GROUP] QT Social: North County

Join us for in-person social gatherings to connect and have fun with fellow QTies (Queer, Trans, LGBIA+, & questioning folks)! Activities include board games, arts & crafts, & more.

Our QT Social South County sessions take place on the 1st Wednesday of even months from 6:30-8:30PM.

Register for our mailing list for more information & monthly updates: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTSocial

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