Rock Climbing at Adventure Rock

Adventure Rock 2220 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This week we will be taking our FORGE Outdoors skills indoors at Adventure Rock! Adventure Rock has climbing options for every level of interest/experience, and we will learn some basic climbing skills from Adventure Rock staff. This is a great chance to climb for free and learn a new skill, especially if this is your first time! Please see “additional info” at the end for a very important note, and be sure to RSVP. Time: 10:00-12:00. Please note that this outing will be earlier than usual because of Adventure Rock availability, but you are welcome to stay longer than 12:00. Please arrive at least ten minutes before 10:00 so that we can check in as a group. Location: Adventure Rock (2220 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212). There is free street parking along Commerce St. We will meet outside of the Adventure Rock main entrance at 9:50 so that we can check in as a […]

Beach Day at Atwater Beach

This Sunday we will be spending the afternoon relaxing at Atwater Beach! Atwater is a small beach on Lake Michigan, North of Bradford. Optional activities will include swimming (depending on weather and water quality), frisbee, beach games, and enjoying the Atwater Beach playground. Feel free to bring your favorite games, activities, or foods to share with the group! Time: 1:00-4:00 PM. Location: Atwater Beach (N Lake Dr, Shorewood, WI 53211). I will arrive 15 mins early to meet with anyone who arrives before 1:00. We will gather on the beach below Atwater Park. There is a ramp and stairs for access to the beach. There are usually gendered restrooms and port-a-potties at the top of the ramp (but port-a-potties can be gender inclusive!) If you arrive and have difficulty finding the meeting location, please contact me at 414-249-6746. Transportation: If you are taking the bus, Atwater Beach is accessible from the Red Line, which stops […]

Bike Ride on Beerline Trail

For this week’s FORGE Outdoors activity, we will be going for a bike ride along the Beerline Trail and exploring some of Milwaukee’s most exciting urban parks! We will meet at Gordon Park and continue through the Riverwest/lakefront area. The ride is around 4 miles, but more hilly than our first bike ride on the Oak Leaf Trail. It also includes more off-trail street biking! We will take frequent breaks at our scenic stops and enjoy refreshments at Fuel Cafe on the way back to Gordon Park. Time: 1-4 PM. Location: We will meet at Gordon Park (2828 N Humboldt Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53212) at the splash pad! Gordon Park has a large parking lot if you are driving, and is accessible by bus lines 22 and 14, which stop at Humboldt & Locust. We will make several stops along the Beerline trail, including Kadish Park, the Swing Park, and a secret climbing wall along […]

Labyrinth Walk at Alice’s Garden

We will be taking a more relaxed approach to “hiking” this week for a chance to slow down and connect with the Earth. In addition to its beautiful garden plots, Alice’s Garden also has a labyrinth designed for walking meditation. From 1-4 on July 7th, we will do some check-ins and other mindfulness practices, and then walk the labyrinth. Time: 1:00-4:00 PM Location: Alice’s Garden is located at 2136 N 21st St, Milwaukee, WI 53205. There is street parking near the garden. The nearest bus line is the 23, which stops at Fond Du Lac and 19th St. The Blue line also stops at North & Fond Du Lac, which is a few blocks farther from Alice’s Garden. If you have transportation questions or needs, please contact me ahead of time at caleb@forge-forward.org. If you arrive on Sunday and have trouble finding Alice’s Garden, text or call me at 414-249-6746. What to bring: This week’s […]

Rock Climbing at Adventure Rock

This week, we will be taking our outdoor skills indoors at Adventure Rock! Adventure Rock has climbing options for every level of interest/experience, and we will learn some basic climbing skills from Adventure Rock staff. This is a great chance to climb for free and learn a new skill, especially if this is your first time! Please see “additional info” at the end for a very important note, and be sure to RSVP. Time: 12:30-2:30. Please note that this outing will be earlier than usual because of Adventure Rock availability, but you are welcome to stay longer than 2:30. PLEASE ARRIVE FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE 12:30 so that we can check in as a group. Location: Adventure Rock (2220 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212). There is free street parking along Commerce St. We will meet outside of the Adventure Rock main entrance at 9:50 so that we can check in as a group. If you […]

Putting Our Faith Into Action: Building deeper understanding and connection with our trans+ siblings

Bradford Community Church UU 5810 8th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Bathroom bills. Title VII. #MeToo. Racial justice.  Gun Violence. Title IX.  What do these things have to do with transgender and non-binary people?  Come find out to learn more.  And… we know you want to learn (and do!) more, because you are a UU! After a quick review of trans basics, we’ll explore the changes in the local, state, and federal socio-political-cultural landscapes and how these change directly (and often adversely) impact trans/non-binary communities. There are also incredibly positive shifts happening, so stay to also learn about resilience in action. Everyone will leave with concrete steps about how to improve the lives of trans/non-binary people in these challenging and difficult times. This dynamic workshop-like experience will begin directly after the 10am worship service at the Bradford Community Church UU (5810 8th Ave, Kenosha, WI), with interim minister Denise Cawley, Rev. Erik Carlson, and many Bradford friends who will share words, art, and healing prayers celebrating […]

#TDOV 2020 Online!

MKE Trans Day of Visibility The Trans Day of Visibility is on March 31 every year.  Even though our lives may look a bit different this year – with sheltering in place, with potential economic or food uncertainty, with coping with illness of ourselves or loved ones – there is still much to celebrate about Trans Visibility. Trans and non-trans people alike honor this day of visibility, where we can acknowledge the remarkable-ness of trans/non-binary people, histories, and realities. Join FORGE for a gently facilitated online chat to explore what the Trans Day of Visibility Means to you and others We’ll have some starter questions to get conversation going.  If you have a favorite short piece of writing or music about #TDOV, resilience, pride, empowerment that you’d like to share (your own or someone else’s), have it ready -- there will be time for that, too.   Drop in. Participate at your level of comfort.  […]

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PACT NOW: Coffee, Tea, and WE

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends, reduce isolation and loneliness, and have some fun in the process!   April 13, 2020 @ 7-8:30pm (M) – Coffee, Tea, and WE A low key, gently moderated time will allow people to share what’s going on in their lives, connect with others, and feel support during these tough times.   All groups are trans and queer led.   Processed with VSCO with fp2 preset The facilitator for all events this week 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 […]

PACT NOW: Film with Friends

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends, reduce isolation and loneliness, and have some fun in the process! April 15, 2020 @ Noon–1:30pm (W) – Film with Friends We love the animated show Steven Universe.  You will too!  Join us in watching the first episode together via Zoom, followed by a group discussion.  All groups are trans and queer led. The facilitator for all events this week 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 […]

PACT NOW: Play with Pals

Join FORGE and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inclusion Health Clinic for uplifting and supportive social connection.  Groups will meet three times each week with a different focus for each session. Groups offer opportunities to connect with new and old friends, reduce isolation and loneliness, and have some fun in the process! April 17, 2020 @ 3:00–4:30pm (F) – Play with Pals Stop by our virtual play room for a game of Taboo with new and old pals.  No experience necessary.  Bring your playful spirit and enjoy relaxing and letting loose for a bit. All groups are trans and queer led. The facilitator for all events this week 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 […]