About the program
Rainbow Pioneers is a social support group that serves LGBTQ+ individuals ages 50+. Rainbow Pioneers programming provides participants with a safe, affirming space and allows members to engage in a variety of activities ranging from Art Therapy to Joint Mobility Exercises.
Rainbow Pioneers East
Rainbow Pioneers West
DROP-IN DAYS: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
TIMES: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland (6705 Detroit Ave.)
| Monday |
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| 10:00 AM COFFEE & CONVO |
| 11:30 AM Stretch & Restore Exercises |
| 12:00 PM Art Therapy |
| 12:00 PM Boxed Lunches To-Go |
| 10:00 AM COFFEE & CONVO |
| 10:30 AM NAMI | 1st & 3rd Wednesday of Each Month |
| 11:30 AM JoinT Chair Exercises |
| 12:00 PM Boxed Lunches To-Go |
| 10:00 AM COFFEE & CONVO |
| 10:30 AM Chair Yoga |
| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Tai -Chi |
| 12:00 PM Boxed Lunches To-Go |
I have witnessed participants benefitting from coming out of social isolation, and perhaps some depression. Every now and then we hear something like, "This program has given me some hope and a new positive outlook on my life."
I've been told more than once "This program saved my life."
- Mary Beth Bartholomew, Rainbow Pioneers East Coordinator
It’s important to understand and recognize that we are serving 3 generations of older adults with different histories, interests, and capabilities. They all, however, share one thing in common.
It wasn’t easy for most of our participants to be LGBT.
- Mary Beth Bartholomew, Rainbow Pioneers East Coordinator
The Rainbow Pioneers are a cohort of people that didn’t have many opportunities to interact with groups of individuals from different cultures, ethnicities, and gender expressions. Because the Rainbow Pioneers Program takes place in a community setting, participants are given opportunities to learn new interpersonal skills, and develop understanding and empathy for others.
- Mary Beth Bartholomew, Rainbow Pioneers East Coordinator
jOIN THE OFFICIAL FACEBOOK GROUP
The official Rainbow Pioneers Facebook group allows members to communicate with one another in a respectful, safe and relaxed way outside of the normal programming hours. It is a way to remain connected, learn about or share events happening in the community, and stay in touch with one another!
