A Monthly LGBTQ+ Writing Party

A Monthly LGBTQ+ Writing Party

Join this social gathering, known as “LGBT Quesdays,” to mingle and share with LGBTQ+ people and allies of all ages and backgrounds.

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In collaboration with The Generations Project, AARP Oregon presents a monthly virtual social gathering to connect people within the LGBTQ+ community and allies, using writing and discussion prompts. Topics vary from the light and humorous to the personal, allowing participants to find a subject they find easy to write or talk about.

This month, our guest is James Fitzgerald, a U.S. Army combat veteran turned financial services professional and podcast host who was critically injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom when he fell into a ravine. He will share his journey of hiding in the closet, of how his fear of being outed was greater than that of dying, and of eventually coming out in a magazine interview and realizing the importance of authenticity in his life.

Between each writing period, the group engages in conversation guided by facilitators from The Generation Project, which cultivates intergenerational community and preserves LGBTQ+ history through oral story sharing. The organization creates spaces and facilitates programs that foster connection across ages, classes, and sexual and gender identities. No writing experience or time commitment is necessary; each session stands alone.

How to Join

You will need to register separately for each session you are interested in attending. Please note that you must be signed in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will be emailed a link to join the class via Zoom prior to the event.