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Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for a fun structured time of learning and exploration. Fermented Soda! Description: Interested in finding a new quarantine hobby? Join us for a relaxed info session and hangout where FORGE’s Caleb Weinhardt will demo making fermented soda from ginger bug (the starter) to finished drinks! Fermented soda is a simple homemade drink made with ginger and sugar that can be flavored with all kinds of fruits and plants. Some favorite flavors include blueberry, Oregon grape, sumac, elderberry, and fennel! Presenter: Caleb Weinhardt Caleb Weinhardt is an undergraduate student at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and studies Psychology. His previous work with FORGE has included leading outdoor activities with the FORGE Outdoors program and organizing volunteers during Milwaukee PrideFest. In his spare time, Caleb enjoys running, hiking, and biking outside, rock climbing, and foraging wild plants! . About CONNECT Structured events: […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. Coloring and chatting Description As Pride month nears its end, but the work of social justice and progress continues, we’ll use this time to literally color and chat!  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/91171121457 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 911 7112 1457   Facilitated by 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.   […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. Game day Come chill and join in some fun online games with old and new friends.   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/91233659529 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 912 3365 9529   All groups are trans and queer led. The facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis, 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.   . About CONNECT Play with Pals events: CONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Friday’s from 4:00 – 5:30pm is […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. The U.S. Supreme Court recently declared that discrimination at work because of gender identity or sexual orientation is discrimination “because of . . . sex.” How courts interpret those words – “because of sex” – directly impacts the everyday lives of trans and non-binary individuals. Come learn about the Supreme Court cases that gay and trans plaintiffs won, what their victory means for trans and non-binary employees, and how this development can spur positive change in schools, health care, and more. Presenter: Shelley Gregory Shelley is a trans human, activist, and advocate, and the Strategic Project Coordinator for FORGE. Shelley has worked actively in the LGBTQI+ community for over 25 years and began to focus their work on advocacy for transgender and non-binary folx nearly two decades ago. Their background is as a civil rights lawyer. Shelley continually […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive social connection. Description: Some of us look forward to July 4.  Some of us dread it.  We’ll chat about the range of emotions people have with the 4th of July.  Many trans and non-binary folks (and other!) live with trauma in their past, may be neurodivergent, or have other memories from prior holidays that impact how they interact with this holiday.  We’ll talk about some specific strategies for how folks who may have difficulties with the sounds and flashing lights can stay grounded.   Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/94935940682 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 949 3594 0682   CONNECT CHAT & SUPPORT is facilitated by michael munson. michael is as an out trans-masculine femme. He embraces many overlapping identities, including being radically queer, gender-fluid, a person living […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for: Topic: Writing it OUT Workshop 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 early summer.)  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/96719615812 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 967 1961 5812   All groups are trans and queer led. The facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis, a Black Queer poet, community health promoter, and unapologetic Aquarius.  He has a bachelor’s degree in English-Creative Writing and […]

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for supportive connection. Description: Come chill and join in some fun online games with old and new friends. Zoom link https://forge-forward.zoom.us/j/92338767586 Use computer audio or dial in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) Meeting ID: 923 3876 7586   The facilitator for this event is Matthew Lewis, 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. . About CONNECT events: CONNECT groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Friday’s from 4:00 – 5:30pm are usually about games and playful relaxing. Some events will focus on grounding, meditation, […]