Next time you’re in the main lobby of Newton Free Library, check out the display case for Pride Month. The installation was curated by LGBTQ+ Newton member and lead creative designer Cyrus Dahmubed to celebrate the queer community and its allies in the city of Newton and highlight significant milestones in Massachusetts as well as nationally. A BIG shout out […]
In May, several folks met at the Cooper Center for Active Living, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville for the LGBTQIA+ social hour to view and discuss the documentary Coming Out in the 60’s. The documentary highlighted four young activists interviewing gay, lesbian and trans-gender elders who told of how the perfect storm of 1960s activism — the anti-war, civil rights, and […]
LGBTQ+ Newton joined friends of OutstandingLife for its first in-person pre-Pride party on Sunday, May 17 at Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston. The event was open to LGBTQIA+ adults aged 50+ and included noshes and nibbles, music, mingling, and magic featuring Mentalist, John Bach. Door Prizes were won by three of our members and others took to the stage […]
Legendary social scientist Robert Putnam’s research in the Join or Die documentary highlighted social connection and community involvement as the #1 factor for a healthy, thriving society and happy, meaningful life! It fundamentally takes the care, concern, interest and kindheartedness of a village … and LGBTQ+ Newton members are building this together! Patrons and group organizers alike gathered on Saturday, […]