Support & Social Groups

TRANS SPECTRUM SOCIAL HOUR:

When: Third Saturday of Every Month at 3:00 pm
Where: 104 Calhoun St.
Contact:  Tabatha Cain

The first-ever meeting of the BC Pride Trans Spectrum Social Hour will be held in person at First Congregational Church on Saturday, June 12th at 2 p.m.  The new group replaces the previous Trans Support Group, and is open to adults, as well as young adults age 15 and over (and parents), who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming. 

BC Pride Administrative Assistant Tabatha Cain and her son Sam will serve as co-facilitators of the group.  Tabatha explained how the mom-son duo will handle each meeting.

“There are probably just as many trans kids as there are trans adults in our area, and we want to support everyone,” Tabatha said.  “So Sam and I are going to be co-facilitators of the group.  Sam can relate to our younger audience and talk to them on their level, and I’ll direct the conversation with our adult members.”

“We make a pretty good tag-team,” Sam added.

Unlike the previous Trans Support Group that met once per month, the Trans Spectrum Social Hour will meet bi-monthly.

“We know that some people just can’t physically attend meetings,” Tabatha explained.  “So on the second Saturday of each month, we’ll meet in person, and on the fourth Saturday, we’ll all meet virtually on Zoom.  That way, we hope to include everyone who wants to participate.”

Although it’s being called a “social hour”, the group will still deal with any gender issues that members may have.  Those interested in attending the first meeting are encouraged to contact Tabatha or Sam so they know how many attendees to plan for.  They can be reached at tabathacain@battlecreekpride.org.

DINING OUT:

When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 P.M.
Where: See Events Page for Monthly Locations
Contact: Jim or Roger at 269-962-9503

Each month we meet at a local restaurant to enjoy a great meal and great conversation. This is a fun way to cultivate new and existing friendships while trying out different restaurants around town. There’s always a seat waiting for you at our table, so come join us!

Check our online calendar on the right to find out where the venue is each month or check out our Facebook  page for a monthly posting.

“CONSTELLATIONS” LGBTQ+ YOUTH GROUP 

When: Third Sunday each month 11:00 – 1:00 P.M.

Where: 104 Calhoun St.

Contact:  Kim Langridge

At “Constellations”, we think each of us who attends is a star – a bright, shining, individual point of light. And we’re all brought together by our own invisible forces – our need to share, to care, and to be with each other. Constellations is just a bunch of LGBTQ+ kids looking to find our place in the universe.

Sometimes we visit fun places like Full Blast, or bowling alleys, or museums. Other times, we do things together like make goofy crafts or play fun board games. And sometimes we just hang out and talk. And snack. And laugh. And learn. And make friends. Here is the list of our planned outings and events for the next few months.

This is a place where we can be safe, be happy, and be ourselves. If you’re in middle school or high school (or a parent)  and you’d like to join us, we’d love to have you. Just let us know you’re coming by sending us an email, or just stop in and we’ll look for you.