🏳‍🌈 Amherst Pride on June 13th! 🏳‍🌈

Flag Raising 3 pm & Celebration of the Goodridge Decision 4 pm

Looking forward to seeing everyone at:

• The Pride flag raising at 3 pm at Town Hall 

• Followed by the "Celebration of Goodrich decision" to be held at Amherst College Alumni Hall at 4 p.m.

Justice Roderick Ireland will be in attendance. Here is a piece on his work.

https://cssh.northeastern.edu/sccj/2022/06/14/from-lgbtq-liberties-to-police-reform-judge-roderick-ireland-has-seen-it-all/

Justice Ireland was a member of the four-justice majority in a case called Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. The 2003 case established Massachusetts as the first state in the country to legalize same-sex marriage

The forum for the panel discussion will be restricted to Justice Ireland and members of Amherst's community who were invited to speak on the panel. If attendees wish to speak with Justice Ireland, or any of the LGBTQIA couples, they will have an opportunity to do so following the panel's completion. We decided on this format in the interest of time and preserving the intended integrity of this programming.

Please come and support this Pride Celebration in Amherst! 

Join us for a heartwarming and inclusive experience at our LGBTQIA+ and Allies Coffee Hour Group! We gather once a month on the first Tuesday from 10 - 11 am at the Amherst Senior Center.  We've created a safe and welcoming space where you can connect with like-minded individuals, share stories, and combat loneliness. 

Our Coffee Hour is a delightful blend of friendship, support, and laughter, where you can be your authentic self without judgment. Whether you're looking to forge new connections or simply enjoy a cup of coffee with friends who understand your journey, we invite you to be part of our vibrant community. Together, we celebrate diversity, foster understanding, and ensure that no one in the LGBTQIA+ and Allies community ever feels alone. Come sip, chat, and thrive with us!

🏳‍🌈 WE NOW HAVE EIGHT GROUPS, MEETING IN PERSON, THROUGHOUT EACH MONTH IN WESTERN MA! 🏳‍🌈

OUR NUMBERS ARE GROWING ... WE ARE EVERYWHERE! 🏳‍🌈

Mark your calendars and pass the info along to your friends. Help support all the groups! 

1. Amherst Sr Center - 1st Tuesday of month @ 10 - 11 am

2. Holyoke Sr Center - 1st Wednesday of month @ 4-5:30 pm

3. Belchertown Sr Center - 2nd Wednesday of month @ 10-11 am

4. South County Sr Center, Sunderland - 2nd Thursday of month @ 12-2 pm

5. South Hadley Sr Center - 3rd Thursday of month @ 10:30 - 12 noon

6. Northampton Sr Center - Silver Lesbians - 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 1 pm

7. Northampton Sr Center - Gay Men's Group, every Friday@ 1 pm

8. North County (Bernardston) Sr Center - 3rd Friday@ 11 am

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ONE OR MORE OF THESE GATHERINGS! 👍

An LGBTQIA+ & Allies Coffee Hour

Come and meet others for friendly conversations! 

Contact this group by email @  RainbowcoffeehourAmherst@gmail.com 

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/rainbowcoffeehouramherst/