
True Colors Circle: for People Age 50+ in the LGBTQIA2S+ Community
Warm coffeehouse-style conversation circle for Western North Carolina LGBTQIA2S+ adults age 50+, centered on connection and peer support. April’s meetup includes informal discussion plus early planning talk for a 2026 Pride celebration.
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