Holding Spaces is a new monthly space sponsored by the Sebastopol Area Senior Center.

First event is Wednesday August 6th at 2 - 3:30 PM, at Wischemann Hall

Advanced Registration Required. Register online or call us at 707-829-2440. Members with a key tag code may register online.

📍Where: Wischemann Hall, 465 Morris Street, Sebastopol (Accessible Entrance + Gender-Neutral Bathrooms)

🕒 When:  1st Wednesdays of each month | 2pm - 3:30pm

💰Cost: $5 for Members | $8 for Non-Members

We celebrate all identities including nonbinary, agender, genderfluid, queer, trans, gay, lesbian, bi+, pan, and more. This space honors multi-generational voices and the beauty of chosen family. We welcome grandparents and parents with LGBTQ+ kids and grandchildren, queer elders, nonbinary teens, and everyone in between. Also get the chance to converse and meet others.

About Us
Holding Spaces is a connection group for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and families across generations. Whether you're questioning, coming out, navigating gender or sexuality, or simply seeking community, you belong here—exactly as you are.

Why Attend?
🫶 Affirming Community – Be seen, heard, and celebrated in a space that uses inclusive language and values all expressions of self.
🌱 Learning & Growth – Explore diverse perspectives on gender and sexuality through storytelling, discussion, and shared lived experiences.
💬 Intergenerational Dialogue – Hear from those who’ve paved the way and support those just starting their journey.
🏳️‍⚧️ Support for Families – Resources and open conversation for those supporting nonbinary and LGBTQ+ loved ones.
✨ Safe, Nonjudgmental Space – No pressure, no labels—just a welcoming circle of care.

Come as you are. Bring your story, your questions, or just yourself.
Let’s grow together. 🌻

💌 For more info or accessibility needs, email: Scotty@sebastopolseniorscenter.org

🌈 Inclusive & Uplifting

1. All identities. All generations. One supportive community.

2. Where every gender, every story, and every age belongs.

3. A safe space for LGBTQ+ connection, support, and family—chosen and beyond.

💬 Conversational & Friendly

1. Come as you are. Be heard. Find your people.

2. LGBTQ+ and proud? Questioning? Supporting someone? You belong here.

3. Grab a seat in the circle—your story matters.

🌱 Growth-Oriented

1. Explore identity, build community, and grow together—at every stage of life.

2. Connecting generations through love, learning, and lived experience.

🏳️‍⚧️ Nonbinary-Inclusive Focus

1. Celebrating every expression of gender and every form of family.

2. A space for nonbinary folks, LGBTQ+ families, and anyone seeking connection.

A welcoming circle for all LGBTQ+ identities and allies—across generations, genders, and journeys.