TRUE COLORS: Coffee & Convo for 50+ LGBTQIA2S+ w/ AARP
A welcoming coffee conversation for LGBTQIA2S+ adults 50 and older centers peer support, shared learning, and practical resources, creating opportunities for social connection and helping reduce isolation.
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