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Description: Every day, most of us use our phones or computers or other tools that make our lives more fun or more efficient.  Join in and share your favorite app, game, or electronic tool (which could be software, a device, anything else). Think about the things that bring you joy, make your life easier, support your productivity, or help connect you with others. You can sit back and listen, share, or do some of both! Zoom link Topic: Show and Share: Apps, Games, Electronic Tools, Oh MY! Time: Aug 11, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92996125356 Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 929 9612 5356   Facilitators: michael munson. michael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities, including being radically queer, gender-fluid, a person living with multiple disabilities, a passionate worker, proud parent, strong and tender […]

Description: Feelings are running high these days.  Many of us are frustrated, angry, sad. Some of us are tapped into feelings of hopelessness and unrest with the state of the world.  (Some of us might also be able to take moments where we can experience the beauty of the budding fall.)  Where ever you are — whatever you are feeling — join us for a time to express yourself and share with others.   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/95053289893 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 950 5328 9893   Facilitator: Matthew Lewis Matthew Lewis is a Black Queer poet, community health promoter, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling, R&B music, and […]

Description: Sometimes we just need a bit of time to chill, connect with others, chat, and color!  Find your favorite coloring book or sketch pad, or download a coloring page from the web.  As we color, we talk about whatever moves us – and share the results of our beautiful coloring at the end of the session.   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/99577331724 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 995 7733 1724   Facilitator: michael munson michael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities, including being radically queer, gender-fluid, a person living with multiple disabilities, a passionate worker, proud parent, strong and tender partner, empathic bodyworker, arts-lover, and tree-hugger.   ASL, Captions, and Trans/Queer-led. Events will have an ASL interpreter and AI-generated closed captioning.  Please reach out with any access needs. Support […]

Description: Feelings are running high these days.  Many of us are frustrated, angry, sad. Some of us are tapped into feelings of hopelessness and unrest with the state of the world.  (Some of us might also be able to take moments where we can experience the beauty of the budding fall.)  Where ever you are — whatever you are feeling — join us for a time to express yourself and share with others.   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/98855097818 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 988 5509 7818   Presenter: Matthew Lewis Matthew Lewis is a Black Queer poet, community health promoter, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling, R&B music, and […]

Description: Janet Mock's amazing book, Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More will be the focus of this Big Read discussion.  FORGE will send you a free Kindle or paperback copy of this book so you can read it ahead of time. Request your copy by completing this form: Facilitators: Matthew Lewis and Naomi-Antrelle Jones Matthew Lewis Matthew Lewis is a Black Queer poet, community health promoter, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and Gender Studies from the UW-Madison.  He currently works as a Clinical Program Coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Matthew has strong passions for storytelling, R&B music, and Food Network TV. Naomi-Antrelle Jones Naomi is a Public Health Social Worker and Trans Health Advocate, currently working as a Program Coordinator at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in their Infectious Disease Department. Naomi is a strong supporter of Milwaukee‘s LGBTQA community. Jones is […]

Description: Sometimes we just need a bit of time to chill, connect with others, chat, and color!  Find your favorite coloring book or sketch pad, or download a coloring page from the web.  As we color, we talk about whatever moves us – and share the results of our beautiful coloring at the end of the session.   Zoom link Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/91715755445 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 917 1575 5445   Presenters: michael munson michael is as an agender, trans-masculine, boot-loving, LatinX/multi-racial, femme.  He embraces many overlapping identities, including being an altruist iconoclast; a passionate worker bee; proud parent of a millennial & a strong, tender partner. He co-founded FORGE in 1994 and has an educational background in psychology with an emphasis on trauma-informed care. He is FORGE’s Executive Director and primary trainer.   ASL, Captions, Recordings, and […]

Description: Join FORGE for this dynamic, interactive, experiential, and reflective space that encourages attendees to transform feelings about personal or global loss, trauma, or life-hardships into empowered hope.  Attendees – in a structured, safe, creative setting – will use writing (and maybe a little art and movement too) to address topics that impact us all. Participants will leave with a renewed sense of hope, community, and connection with themselves and with others. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your favorite notebooks and writing tools. No writing experience necessary.   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92125798398 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 921 2579 8398   Presenters: michael munson michael is as an agender, trans-masculine, boot-loving, LatinX/multi-racial, femme.  He embraces many overlapping identities, including being an altruist iconoclast; a passionate worker bee; proud parent of a millennial & a strong, tender partner. He […]

Description: Come kick back and enjoy some playful connecting with other trans+ community members.  We’ll play several different online games which will appeal to just about everyone!  No gaming experience needed.  Come as you are and have some fun relaxing with others.   Zoom link Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/96821176118 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 968 2117 6118   Facilitators: FORGE Staff ASL, Captions, Recordings, and Trans/Queer-led. CONNECT events will have an ASL interpreter upon request.  AI-generated captions will be available. Please reach out with any access needs. Support focused groups are trans and queer led.   ABOUT events FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic have created a series of events for trans+/non-binary community members, loved ones, and supporters, to come together for support, connection, learning, and empowerment.  Participants will have the opportunity to find […]