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The LOFT LGBT Community Center

The LOFT is a nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ+ individuals in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley.

We offer support groups, social programming, health services, advocacy initiatives, and community events—all in a safe, affirming space.

08/27/2026

✂️🌈 SAPPHIC CRAFT NIGHT IS BACK! ✨

Join us for September’s Sapphic Craft Night, where we’re dreaming big and getting creative with VISION BOARDS with Kate Katz! 💭💜

Come create a personalized collage of pictures, words, and symbols that represent your goals, dreams, and everything you want to bring into your life.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center

Sapphic Craft Night is a relaxed, welcoming space for Sapphics and le****ns to create, unwind, and connect. Join in our vision board activity or bring a craft project of your own!

🎨 No artistic experience necessary.
💬 Come for the crafts, stay for the conversation.
✨ Bring your creativity and dream a little!

Register: https://www.theloftcenter.org/lesbian-social-network

Learn more about your facilitator, Kate Katz: https://www.allhandsinworkshops.com/about-all-hands-in

08/26/2026

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Dolly Parton 🕊️

Today, The LOFT joins millions around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, an extraordinary artist, philanthropist, and cultural icon whose life was defined by far more than the music she gave us.

For generations of LGBTQ+ people, Dolly represented something deeply meaningful: the courage to be unmistakably yourself. She embraced individuality with joy, led with humor and humanity, and consistently spoke from a place of acceptance, empathy, and love.

Her larger-than-life style made us smile, her music became part of the soundtrack of our lives, and her kindness reminded us of the extraordinary impact one person can have when they choose to make room for others.

Dolly's legacy will live on in every person she inspired to stand a little taller, love a little more freely, and be a little more unapologetically themselves.

Thank you, Dolly. We will always love you. 💜✨

08/24/2026

🌈🧠 Join us for a special LGBTQ+ Neurodiverse Peer Support Group at The LOFT!

On September 1, we’re welcoming RelationSpot for Unmasking & Following Your Intuition—an interactive workshop all about letting your guard down, trusting your intuition, and feeling more comfortable being authentically YOU. 💜

Through guided activities, playful interaction, conversation, and plenty of laughs, we’ll explore connection and self-expression in a supportive, neuro-inclusive space.

✨ Tuesday, September 1
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center
252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY

The workshop will be led by RelationSpot coach Matt Tierney, a longtime advocate for the neurodivergent community who believes there’s no power stronger than individuality!

🏳️‍🌈♾️ Come as you are. Connect with community. Celebrate what makes you uniquely YOU.

Register: https://shorturl.at/H2Z1a

08/21/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ SAVE THE DATES: 2026 HUDSON VALLEY TRANSFORUM 🏳️‍⚧️

📅 November 21 & 22
📍 Westchester Community College

The LOFT and Westchester Community College are proud to once again present the Hudson Valley TransForum—a FREE two-day conference dedicated to education, advocacy, empowerment, and connection for transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) communities.

Join community members, allies, professionals, educators, healthcare providers, and advocates for a powerful weekend featuring keynote speakers, workshops, panels, networking, and opportunities to learn from and celebrate our TGNCNB community.

✨ Registration opens this fall—stay tuned!

08/17/2026

✨ SOMETHING NEW IS COMING THIS FALL! ✨

The Gala you know and love is getting a fresh new look. Introducing…

🎉 THE LOFT CELEBRATION 🎉
📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
📍 Hudson Loft • Irvington, NY

Our signature annual fundraiser is evolving into a vibrant cocktail-style celebration of LGBTQ+ community, connection, and impact! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Get ready for an incredible evening featuring:

✨ Inspiring honorees
🍽️ Delicious food & drinks
🎶 Entertainment
🎁 Exciting auction opportunities
💜 Plenty of time to mix, mingle & celebrate together

And the best part? Every ticket helps support the programs, services, and community spaces that thousands of LGBTQ+ people rely on throughout the year.

👀 This is just the beginning.

Honorees, tickets, and LOTS more details are coming soon.

For now, SAVE THE DATE—and get ready to CELEBRATE! 🥂✨

08/13/2026

🎉 The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center is excited to share that the New York State LGBT Health & Human Services Network (“The Network”), has expanded! The LOFT is a proud member of The Network, a coalition of over 60 LGBTQ+ organizations located across New York State. While services and support for LGBTQIA+ folks across the country are shrinking and being defunded, we are expanding our reach and shared capacity. Providers across the state will be more interconnected, ensuring high-quality care is available for the LGBTQIA+ communities we serve across the state.

Visit the link below to see our interactive member and services map, and get connected with our newest members and all the community organizations that make New York State safe and affirming 🌈

The Network is proudly administered by The NYC LGBT Community Center! To learn more about the Network and the organization that helps make this guide and all of our work possible, check out https://gaycenter.org/advocacy/lgbt-health-network/

The Le***an, Gay, Bis*xual & Transgender Community Center

08/10/2026

🌿🥾 Get outside and explore with OUTWalking! 🥾🌿

Join us for a beautiful late-summer walk through Lasdon Park Arboretum as we explore 234 acres of gardens, woodlands, and scenic trails together.

This approximately 3-mile walk features easy walking paths and some of the park's most beloved attractions, including:
🌳 The Famous Tree Trail
🏮 The Chinese Friendship Garden
🌸 Seasonal flower collections
🌿 Peaceful woodland paths

Whether you're a longtime OUTWalking participant or joining us for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature, get some fresh air, and connect with community.

📅 Sunday, August 30
🕙 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Lasdon Park Arboretum: 2610 Amawalk Road (Route 35), Somers, NY

👟 Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.

🔗 Registration is requested: https://shorturl.at/F3NeF

We can't wait to hit the trail with you!

08/07/2026

💬🌈 Your story matters. Your voice matters. 🌈💬

This month, Silver Connections is doing something a little different.

Instead of our usual guest speaker, we're inviting you to help shape the future of the program while celebrating the history we've created together.

Join us for an open community conversation where we'll:
💛 Share ideas for future Silver Connections events, outings, and workshops
📖 Reflect on our personal journeys and LGBTQ+ living history
🤝 Connect with friends—old and new—in a welcoming, supportive space

Plus, enjoy a complimentary catered lunch while we gather around the table and build the next chapter of our community together.

📅 Thursday, August 27 (Special August meeting date!)
🕦 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center: 252 Bryant Ave, White Plains, NY 10605

This free program is open to LGBTQ+ adults ages 55+.

🍽️ Registration is encouraged to help us plan for lunch.

🔗 Register today: https://www.theloftcenter.org/silver-connections

08/06/2026

Ready to date with confidence while staying true to yourself? 💜

Join us for August's Gender Euphoria Together as we welcome q***r therapist Frank Sarrapochiello, LP () for an affirming conversation on healthy dating & relationships for trans and gender-diverse people.

Together, we'll explore:
✨ Dating intentionally with yourself in mind
💖 Identifying safe, gender-affirming partners
🛡️ Navigating safer s*x practices
🌈 Building healthy, supportive relationships
…and more!

Whether you're dating now, thinking about dating in the future, or simply looking to connect with community, this is a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and share experiences.

📅 Tuesday, August 25
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center: 252 Bryant Ave, White Plains, NY

As always, snacks and drinks will be provided! 🍪🥤

This free program is presented by Trans Support of the Hudson Valley (TSHV), a program of The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center.

🔗 Register today! https://shorturl.at/Fzmt7

08/04/2026

🎨 Tear up the rules—and create something beautiful.

Join us for August's Art Therapy Workshop: Torn Paper Art, where we'll explore creativity by letting go of perfection. Using only torn pieces of paper (no scissors allowed!), participants will create colorful collages while practicing mindfulness, self-expression, and embracing the unexpected.

✨ No artistic experience necessary—all materials are provided.

📅 Thursday, August 27
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center
252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605

Presented in partnership with Family Services of Westchester (FSW).

🎟️ Free to attend.
Registration is required: https://shorturl.at/c1wTN

Address

252 Bryant Avenue
White Plains, NY
10605

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 1pm

Telephone

+19149482932

Website

http://www.theloftcenter.org/

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