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The (Bi)weekly Kiki | July 12
Meriden Pride Community Center
Meriden Pride is 100% ran by volunteers. That includes the committee! We can’t begin to thank everyone enough who shows up for our community, whether it be at a parade, a fest, or our center. You are the heart of Meriden Pride, and we could not have the impact we have without you. Thank you for being you.
Our volunteer appreciation party is this Tuesday at Grace’s Place from 6-8:30 p.m. Mix and mingle with other volunteers and have some food and mocktails, on us. (Email us if you have any dietary restrictions.) If you want to volunteer with us, keep scrolling to learn more about upcoming opportunities.
Gayme Night is this Wednesday! This week, we’re featuring Dragonlings. As always, you’re welcome to bring other games, including TCGs. Join us at Grace’s Place from 5-8 p.m. for a laid-back evening.
Slay,
-The Meriden Pride Team
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This moment in Queerstory 🪶
Lesbian Aunts Day
Lesbian Aunts Day is July 13. Image credit: Lyds ☆ Aunt Jane's wife
Traditional family holidays like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day tend to center heteronormative, nuclear family structures. Lesbian Aunts Day (alongside Gay Uncles Day in August) was carved out to shatter that mold, honoring the diverse ways our community shows up to love and mentor the next generation.
For many queer youth, a lesbian aunt is more than just a cool adult. She is a vital lifeline, a mirror, and proof that a beautiful, authentic queer future is possible. She provides a safe space to talk and a model of resilience. If you’re lucky enough to have a lesbian aunt, give her a call tomorrow.
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July Events 😎
7/14, Meriden Pride Volunteer Appreciation Party! 6-8:30 p.m. @ Grace’s Place & The Rino Stage
7/15, Gayme Night: Dragonlings. 5-8 p.m. @ Grace’s Place & The Rino Stage
7/25, Hartford Black Pride. Noon-5 p.m. @ 75 Sterling Street, Hartford
7/26, Community Conversations with Q+. 1-2:30 p.m. @ Meriden Pride Center (328 Paddock Avenue)
7/28, The Pelvic Low-Down: Demystifying Pelvic Health & Sexual Wellness with Rooted Embodiment Pelvic Health. 6:30-7:30 p.m. @ Zoom (to register, email us at [email protected])
Please check our Facebook pages to RSVP to events. If you’re not already a member, join the private group for Meriden Pride. (Main FB page | Private group)
Observances
(13) Lesbian Aunts Day
(13-19) Nonbinary Awareness Week
(14) International Nonbinary People’s Day
(16) International Drag Day
Volunteer Opportunities 🙌
Connect with the local LGBTQ+ community! We’d love to have your help at events. Please fill out a volunteer form if you would like to volunteer with us.
Right now, we need volunteers for:
Event support for Meriden Pride Fest - August 15 (sign-up form)
Tabling with us at the Meriden Farmers Market on Saturday mornings
Staffing the center with a committee member on Saturdays and Sundays
Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions. We are stronger together!
THIS TUESDAY: We are having a volunteer appreciation gathering at Grace’s Place and the Rino Stage on July 14 from 6-8:30 p.m.! We’ll have food and mocktails. 🍕
About the Community Center 🌈
The Meriden Pride Community Center offers a wide range of free resources and support services to empower and assist the community, including:
Sexual health supplies such as male and female condoms, dental dams, and lubrication
Free at-home COVID-19 test kits, Narcan overdose prevention kits, and blood glucose meters for health monitoring
Assistance with applications for heating and renters’ reimbursement programs
Personalized help connecting to broader city and state services
Borrowing books from our LGBTQ+ library
Complimentary internet and printing access
Committed to holistic support, the center strives to address immediate and long-term needs through its inclusive and accessible offerings.
Community Center Hours
Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.
Sundays, 12-4 p.m.
Donate to the Center 💝
Every donation fuels our mission to uplift the Greater Meriden LGBTQ+ community through free, accessible programming that celebrates identity, fosters belonging, and sparks joy. From inclusive workshops and peer support networks to vibrant Pride events and educational resources, we create safe spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive. Led entirely by volunteers, our work is powered by your generosity—ensuring queer voices are heard, stories are celebrated, and no one faces barriers to connection. Together, we’re building a world where everyone can live authentically, proudly, and without compromise.