Support Meetings
| Meeting | This Month | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood City 2nd Monday | San Mateo County Meeting Sequoia Union H.S. District Offices 480 James Ave., Redwood City 94062 Map |
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| San Jose 2nd Wednesday | First Congregational Church, 1980 Hamilton Ave (at Leigh), San Jose 95125 Map |
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| Gilroy | No meetings | Hotline: (408) 846-9105 |
Monthly Topic
2008
Redwood City (May 12)
After introductions and support groups, we've planned anactivity that will give us all the chance to visit with each other while we work on some projects together. We are going to be making the props for the July 4th parade, a picture board to take to the Mid Pacific Regional Conference on May 17th, and some cards that we will be handing out at booths this summer. Tasks will be clearly defined, easy and fun, and if you hate doing anything like that, just come and enjoy the company. Many hands will be welcome and it will offer us the visiting time we don't often have.
San Jose (May 14)
Four very special high school seniors will be receiving scholarships at our May support meeting and celebration. This is always a very special event with presentation of the awards, and a party to follow. We’re all happy to support these kids who have done so much to support the GLBT community.
Please bring a food donation for AIDS services providers.
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Never been to a Meeting...
If not, you may wonder what actually happens at our chapter support meetings. Do you have to talk? Do you have to announce that you are gay, lesbian, or transgendered - or that your son or daughter or sibling or parent is gay? Do you have to become a member, sign up for a committee, or march in the next Gay Pride Parade? Will we ask you for money?
In fact, there is no pressure to speak up, or reveal anything beyond your own comfort level at our meetings. There is no pressure to become a PFLAG activist unless it's something that you really are ready for and want to do. You can receive the PFLAG newsletter free for three months - only if you ask to - before deciding if you want to join PFLAG. And Peninsula/San Jose PFLAG never shares its membership list with any other organization.
We are there to provide support for those in need. You'll find us a diverse, very friendly and sympathetic group with a variety of experiences. We were once in your shoes, and approached our first PFLAG meeting with trepidation. As parents, friends, and/or GLBT people, we now share our journeys and learn from each other. Some of our stories may be helpful to you in sorting out your own conflicting and painful feelings.Our programs may give you helpful information and new insights.
We are also there to celebrate your successes, and to help galvanize you into action when you are ready to take an active role in making our world a safer and healthier place for all our families. So don't be shy - please join us! You'll be glad you did, and we will be, too!
Straight Spouse Support Group
2008
There is support for the straight partner whose GLBT partner has come out. The group usually meets the 3rd Thursday of the month.
For more information, send an email to straightSpouse@pflagsanjose.org Or call our Help Line:(408) 270-8182