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Improve Yourself, with a Little Help From Your Friends

Whole Health, Wellness & Resiliency Peer Group
Every Wednesday
3:00pm

Free and open to the public. Overwhelmed by diets, workout plans, and big ideas? We’ll help you start small, stay realistic, and improve your health the sensible way.

Affordable Office Space... In Montrose!

Affordable lease space is available at the GLBT Cultural Center for nonprofit organizations compatible with our mission. Setting up base here places your cause at the very heart of the GLBT community, with opportunities for synergy and collaboration with dozens of other organizations that utilize the same facilities. Sharing resources such as utilities, internet, and security means that costs remain reasonable and there are no surprise bills or expenses. Those are just a few reasons why GCC is the place to be!

To learn more about lease space or to schedule a tour, please contact us by email or call 713-529-0037 x322.

Beyond depression: a closer look at bipolar disorder

Understanding Bipolar Disorder Workshop
Thursday, February 16
5:00pm

Free and open to the public. What do you really know about bipolar depression? It's a easily misunderstood disorder and those who suffer may not even know they have it.

Farewell Friends at Living Mosaic!

As a hub for our community, GLBT Cultural Center serves as a kind of "incubator" for small and starting nonprofits. One of our resident organizations, Living Mosaic : Montrose Church, has outgrown our space and is moving to a new home! Sunday, January 29 marks the last day of services to be held at GLBT Cultural Center. We're proud to see this and wish everyone at Living Mosaic the best. For information about the move, please visit Living Mosaic on Facebook. To inquire about available office space for lease, please email us or call 713.529.0037.

It's about more than just about feeling 'down' or 'blue'

Understanding Depression Workshop
Thursday, January 19
5:00pm

Free and open to the public. What do you really know about depression? You might be surprised to learn the various ways it can manifest, both mentally and physically.

Do your reactions to life seem out of proportion?

Managing Anxiety Workshop
Thursday, January 5
5:00pm

Free and open to the public. Do you or someone you care about suffer from anxiety? You're not alone. MCC's EMBody Program offers this presentation on anxiety and its types, causes, symptoms, treatments and resources available.

Happening This Week

Yesterday

HATCH - 101
- Start time: 05:00pm
- End time: 09:00pm
- HATCH is dedicated to empowering Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) adolescents, ages 13-20, to become responsible citizens and positive contributors to society by providing a safe, affirming social environment for GLBTQ youth, offering role models and peer support, providing education on health issues such as HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) drug and alcohol abuse and suicide prevention, and hosting a variety of helpful and affirming programs for GLBTQ youth.
  http://www.hatchyouth.org
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Today

SIRR Partnership Meeting - 112/113
- Start time: 09:00am
- End time: 12:00pm
- Set-up at 8:30 a.m. 12 tables requested. Chairs in room will meet group's needs.
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Cyber Center - 101
- Start time: 10:30am
- End time: 12:00pm
- Free and open to the public. The David Bohnett Cyber Center is a free state-of-the-art computer facility. Five terminals feature Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Internet access, and limited printing capabilities. Volunteers are available during hours of operation to provide guidance and assistance.
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Whole Health, Wellness and Resiliency Peer Group - 111
- Start time: 03:00pm
- End time: 04:00pm
- Free and open to the public. Overwhelmed by diets, workout plans, and big ideas? We’ll help you start small, stay realistic, and improve your health the sensible way. After completing 2-session training on the 10 domains of health and resiliency, you’ll choose a personal wellness goal and then attend a weekly peer support group. For more information, please contact Megan Caldwell at volunteerprogram@montrosecounselingcenter.org (2 tables each)
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Cyber Center - 101
- Start time: 05:30pm
- End time: 07:00pm
- Free and open to the public. The David Bohnett Cyber Center is a free state-of-the-art computer facility. Five terminals feature Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Internet access, and limited printing capabilities. Volunteers are available during hours of operation to provide guidance and assistance.
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Montrose Softball League - 106
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End time: 10:00pm
- Open to the public. MSL special organizational meeting (4 tables)
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Tomorrow

Cyber Center - 101
- Start time: 10:30am
- End time: 12:00pm
- Free and open to the public. The David Bohnett Cyber Center is a free state-of-the-art computer facility. Five terminals feature Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Internet access, and limited printing capabilities. Volunteers are available during hours of operation to provide guidance and assistance.
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Cyber Center - 101
- Start time: 03:00pm
- End time: 05:00pm
- Free and open to the public. The David Bohnett Cyber Center is a free state-of-the-art computer facility. Five terminals feature Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Internet access, and limited printing capabilities. Volunteers are available during hours of operation to provide guidance and assistance.
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LHI Meeting - 114
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End time: 07:30pm
- Member meeting of Lesbian Health Initiative. (4 tables)
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Friday, February 24th

Cyber Center - 101
- Start time: 10:30am
- End time: 12:00pm
- Free and open to the public. The David Bohnett Cyber Center is a free state-of-the-art computer facility. Five terminals feature Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Internet access, and limited printing capabilities. Volunteers are available during hours of operation to provide guidance and assistance.
- Add to Google Calendar
Cyber Center - 101
- Start time: 05:30pm
- End time: 07:00pm
- Free and open to the public. The David Bohnett Cyber Center is a free state-of-the-art computer facility. Five terminals feature Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Internet access, and limited printing capabilities. Volunteers are available during hours of operation to provide guidance and assistance.
- Add to Google Calendar
HATCH - 101
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End time: 10:00pm
- HATCH is dedicated to empowering Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) adolescents, ages 13-20, to become responsible citizens and positive contributors to society by providing a safe, affirming social environment for GLBTQ youth, offering role models and peer support, providing education on health issues such as HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) drug and alcohol abuse and suicide prevention, and hosting a variety of helpful and affirming programs for GLBTQ youth.
  http://www.hatchyouth.org
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Saturday, February 25th

Dignity Houston Pancake Breakfast - 114
- Start time: 09:00am
- End time: 11:00am
- Members only. (Set-Up 8:30 a.m., 7 tables)
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Dignity Houston Book Club - 114
- Start time: 11:00am
- End time: 12:00pm
- Members only (7 tables)
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Non Discrimination Community Planning Meeting - 112/113
- Start time: 01:00pm
- End time: 03:30pm
- Open to the public. Freedom Works Houston community planning meeting - non discrimination law (Set-Up Noon)
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WITHOUT APOLOGY Author Book Signing & Program - 106
- Start time: 01:00pm
- End time: 04:00pm
- Open to the public. Meet the Author/Book Signing. Author Arden Eversmeyer will be on-hand to sign her newest book, "Without Apology," shares the stories of 24 ordinary, yet remarkable, older lesbians. The book will also be on sale, proceeds benefiting Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC). (Set-Up Noon, 6 tables)
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Fellowship of Love, Grace, & Truth - 114
- Start time: 03:00pm
- End time: 05:30pm
- Members only. For those interested in becoming Partners in the fellowship. Pre-Service Prayer Meeting of the Fellowship of Love, Grace, & Truth (Set-Up 2:30 p.m., 5 tables)
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Dignity Houston - 114
- Start time: 07:30pm
- End time: 08:30pm
- Dignity Houston is an inclusive community of GLBT Catholics and their friends in Houston, Texas. Established in 1974, we have met for prayer and religious services every Saturday evening for three decades. All are invited to our gatherings. (Set-Up 7 p.m., 7 tables)
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Sunday, February 26th

HATCH - 101
- Start time: 06:00pm
- End time: 09:00pm
- HATCH is dedicated to empowering Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (GLBTQ) adolescents, ages 13-20, to become responsible citizens and positive contributors to society by providing a safe, affirming social environment for GLBTQ youth, offering role models and peer support, providing education on health issues such as HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) drug and alcohol abuse and suicide prevention, and hosting a variety of helpful and affirming programs for GLBTQ youth.
  http://www.hatchyouth.org
- Add to Google Calendar

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