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Events in the month of October 2024
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

This event is currently meeting at Books on the Bosque the first Wednesday of every month

There are drinks and goodies available for purchase. The book store is woman owned and is welcoming to the LGBTQ community.

There is no set topic for discussion. If anyone has a story to tell, we’re ready to listen. This is a place to get together, meet other women and chat. There will sometimes be an announcement about ORCA and it’s activities.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
ORCA Men's Coffee Discussion group - every other Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Join NMOBA the FIRST Wednesday of every month for conversation, guest speakers, and networking.


Are you interested in guest speaking? Email us! 
exec@nmoba.org
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime.

This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing.

The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare.

New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership.

Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

FIRST and THIRD Thursday afternoon of every month from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Highland Senior Center. PLEASE RSVP by clicking on ATTEND, since we will be working with Chris Rogers, the manager at Highland, to get the right-sized room for our game playing enjoyment. We'd like you to RSVP as soon as possible to give Chris enough time to find us the right room.

Attendees will choose the game(s) they want to play at the beginning of each session. Game selection will depend largely on how many people choose to attend. ORCA has a large cabinet reserved at Highland where we store our large and interesting variety of board and card games.

Our collection of board games includes Monopoly, Albuquerque-opoly, Scrabble, Mancala, and several less-well-known others. We do not own a (Mexican) Train Domino Game set.

Card games include Trivial Pursuit (with the cards but without the board) and others of that nature, such as Pop Culture Trivia Game. Other card games are The Game of Things, Quiddler, Novel Beginnings, Headbanz, etc. We don't have ordinary playing cards, so if you want to play a traditional card game, you'll need to bring your own cards.

You're welcome to bring any game of your own to encourage others to play it with you.

Hope to see you with your best game face on!

Thursday, October 3, 2024

FIRST and THIRD Thursday afternoon of every month from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Highland Senior Center. PLEASE RSVP by clicking on ATTEND, since we will be working with Chris Rogers, the manager at Highland, to get the right-sized room for our game playing enjoyment. We'd like you to RSVP as soon as possible to give Chris enough time to find us the right room.

Attendees will choose the game(s) they want to play at the beginning of each session. Game selection will depend largely on how many people choose to attend. ORCA has a large cabinet reserved at Highland where we store our large and interesting variety of board and card games.

Our collection of board games includes Monopoly, Albuquerque-opoly, Scrabble, Mancala, and several less-well-known others. We do not own a (Mexican) Train Domino Game set.

Card games include Trivial Pursuit (with the cards but without the board) and others of that nature, such as Pop Culture Trivia Game. Other card games are The Game of Things, Quiddler, Novel Beginnings, Headbanz, etc. We don't have ordinary playing cards, so if you want to play a traditional card game, you'll need to bring your own cards.

You're welcome to bring any game of your own to encourage others to play it with you.

Hope to see you with your best game face on!

Friday, October 4, 2024
Country Dancing, even month at ABQ Social Club
Friday, October 4, 2024
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Free and open to the public. Join us at the Chambers Business Impact/Government Relations meeting. This committee meets on a monthly basis to explore issues, events and activities the have or could have an influence and impact on living, working and even playing in the Alamogordo-Holloman AFB area.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime.

This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing.

The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare.

New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership.

Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information.

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Are you looking for something to do after work?
Why not meet up with our friends from nmoba.org and us for PRIDE After 5 from 5:30 - 7 pm!

Location TBA
Friday, October 11, 2024 - Sunday, October 20, 2024
Closet Cinema presents the 22nd annual LGBTQ film festival will have 29 screenings at the Guild Cinema starting at 7pm Friday, Oct. 11th and running until Sunday, Oct. 20th with the closing film at 6:45pm. 

Check out the schedule and purchase tickets at www.wayoutwestfilmfest.com or click on the link below. 

This is a great opportunity to see just released films for the first time in New Mexico.  There are films in all genres, eye-opening and evocative features, delightful and lively shorts and amazing and revealing documentaries. 

See them with your friends and neighbors or make new ones in a movie theater where films are at their most powerful. 

Come join us in dark room with flickering lights... 
Friday, October 11, 2024
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Second Sundays: LGBTQ+ Dance Medicine
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Way OUT West Film Fest presents a Drag Brunch the first Sunday of the festival.  Come enjoy M'tucci's Bar Roma fun, great food, and lively entertainment,  then head across the street to the Guild for a day of wonderful movies.

Sunday, Oct 13. 2024 starting at 10:30 am, M'tucci's Bar Roma, Central Ave SE, Albuquerque.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
ORCA Men's Coffee Discussion group - every other Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime.

This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing.

The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare.

New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership.

Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

FIRST and THIRD Thursday afternoon of every month from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Highland Senior Center. PLEASE RSVP by clicking on ATTEND, since we will be working with Chris Rogers, the manager at Highland, to get the right-sized room for our game playing enjoyment. We'd like you to RSVP as soon as possible to give Chris enough time to find us the right room.

Attendees will choose the game(s) they want to play at the beginning of each session. Game selection will depend largely on how many people choose to attend. ORCA has a large cabinet reserved at Highland where we store our large and interesting variety of board and card games.

Our collection of board games includes Monopoly, Albuquerque-opoly, Scrabble, Mancala, and several less-well-known others. We do not own a (Mexican) Train Domino Game set.

Card games include Trivial Pursuit (with the cards but without the board) and others of that nature, such as Pop Culture Trivia Game. Other card games are The Game of Things, Quiddler, Novel Beginnings, Headbanz, etc. We don't have ordinary playing cards, so if you want to play a traditional card game, you'll need to bring your own cards.

You're welcome to bring any game of your own to encourage others to play it with you.

Hope to see you with your best game face on!

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Third Thursdays: Country Dance Lessons at ABQ Social Club
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Join us for entertainment, fun, and the community at our monthly Drag Bingo at Opuntia. Admission is $20 which also gets you 6 bingo cards.

$20.00 for a ticket which also gets you 6 Bingo Cards for playing.

Thursday, July 20th, 7 – 9 pm @ Opuntia

Friday, October 18, 2024
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Sunday, October 20, 2024

TransSenders Gathering

Welcome TransSenders!  This is a monthly gathering organized after the gym's regular hours specifically for trans and non-binary folx in order to provide a safe space for them to try their hands at climbing. The schedule for this event is being worked on at the moment but the event will take place once a month on Sundays at the Midtown gym, from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Please contact Cristina for specifics on this event and to get the date of the next meet.

Trans climbers of all levels and allies are welcome to find community and expand their climbing skills.  Beginners are welcome!

  • Monthly, every 3rd Sunday after regular gym hours
  • 6 pm - 8 pm
  • Midtown gym
  • Entry is $14 and includes gear

If it’s your first time with us, please fill out a waiver and we will get you set up with gear and an introductory orientation.

When you arrive, look for the Rainbow Senders' table behind the check in desk with the rainbow rug!  There are pronoun pins available and often, a group activity is available if you choose to participate. The leaders of the Rainbow Senders will be available to help you get started if it’s your first time and/or be your climbing partner if you wish.

Rainbow Senders

Rainbow Senders is sponsored by Stone Age and also exists outside of it.  Follow them on Instagram.  To join their monthly newsletter please click here.

Rainbow Senders are now receiving donations from a very kind community member! With these funds they are able to sponsor one member of the community for a one month membership.  If you or someone you know needs financial assistance to be able to climb, please email them the name and contact info. They will be randomly selecting folks from their list each month as long as they are funded. It is their deepest desire to help all folks have access to climbing!  They are also accepting donations to continue to grow their sponsorship programs!

Fundraiser

Shane Baron-Deutsch, one of our talented members, has created a fun design we are now featuring on some cool apparel! All purchases of items with this design benefit Rainbow Senders and TransSenders!


StoneAge Mid-Town. $14 includes gear, no one turned away for lack of funds
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime.

This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing.

The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare.

New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership.

Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
$10 for tickets, popcorn, and a fun hang with friends
Friday, October 25, 2024
Lunch Bunch is a mentorship opportunity where volunteers can play games, talk about school, future careers, and college with students with the goal of empowering girls. 

This is a 1-Hour volunteer opportunity for local professionals.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid OUTDOOR IN-PERSON and ZOOM Shabbat. Masks are optional. We will be distanced and outside. Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring your own (vegetarian) food if you'd like to eat while we chat after the service. Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.org.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Meet your local resources. Albuquerque is blessed
with incredible resources to support end-of-life
planning and care. From home funerals to green
burial; sacred space to legal documents, and
everything in between.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
ORCA Men's Coffee Discussion group - every other Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Sharon Rizk, PsyD and LMFT (Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) has taken up the role of facilitator of our ongoing group. The group focuses on developmental stages, and the losses that can be part of each stage, over the course of a lifetime.

This group is a nonjudgmental welcoming space for individuals who have experienced loss. Please come and share your stories within an environment that will encourage you to find perspective, comfort, and healing.

The group will be limited to 10 people. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, as Sharon will be preparing handouts for each session and will need to know how many to prepare.

New people will introduce themselves and the group will determine what people feel a need to discuss after handouts have been shared. First time participants should note that Highland Senior Center wants people to be members and should buy a $20 annual membership.

Please message Paul Oostenbrug, SCORCA Chair, for more information.