OkEq’s program slate includes social, wellness, and support programming for the LGBT and allied community —our offerings are expanding every day. Check out our ongoing programs below, or email Programs@OkEq.org if there’s something specific you’d like to see at OkEq!
Daily Programs
Deaf Spectrum
The Videophone is housed on the second level of the Equality Center and has it’s own space and is available for the Deaf to make their free video relay calls. This program provides support, education and social opportunities for deaf LGBT individuals, supportive allies and their loved ones. (The resource office for the deaf and hard of hearing is open daily from 3 pm to 9 pm)
David Bohnett Cyber Center
The Cyber Center is housed on the second level of the Equality Center with nine spaces for individuals to research, connect, and learn. Printing is allowed for only $0.10 per page to cover costs. This program provides support, education and social opportunities for all people. The Cyber Center is generally open daily from 3 pm to 9 pm, but occasionally this area may be used for computer classes.
Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library
The Library houses a collection of books, videos and DVDs. The community may check out items from the collection during normal operating hours of the Equality Center. Additionally the Library occasionally is used a meeting room for clubs or programs such as the Book Club. The Library housed on the second level of the Equality Center provides educational and social opportunities for people interested in LGBT literature.
Weekly Programming
Monday
Spectrum Knits
6:30 – 8:30 1st and 3rd Mondays
Free
Bringing knitters from across the spectrum together. From young to mature, gay and straight and all of those in between, beginners to advanced come together to knit and get to know each other. Instructions for beginners. Sara Fitzgerald facilitator
Grieving Well
6:00 – 7:30 2nd and 4th Mondays
Free
Bereavement Support Program for LGBT individuals who have lost a partner or loved one to death.
Facilitated by Steve Moeller with Floral Haven Memorial Gardens
T.O.S.S. Swing Dance Class
7:00 – 8:00 Every Monday
Learn to swing dance from The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate. Features dances like East Coast swing, Charleston, and Lindy Hop. No partner required, no experience necessary. Facilitated by Kelley Parker. Free for Members, $5 for Non Members
Coming Out Workshop
7:30 – 8:00 Every Tuesday
Free to participate, this course is designed for individuals coming to terms with their sexuality with presentations on how to come out to family, friends, and coworkers. Question and answer sessions in a supportive and informed environment.
Please contact ComingOut@OkEq.org or call 743-4297
Facilitators James Prather and Ashley Bedford
Tuesday
S.A.G.E
10:00am – 3:00pm Every Tuesday
Free
SAGE is a day time programming for those who are retired or free during the day.
The OkEq SAGE chapter (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders) is a national program geared toward individuals over 50. Each Tuesday the Center will open at 10 am for Coffee and Bagels followed by a computer class taught by Don Satterthwaite at 11:00 am in the Cyber Center. Lunch will be provided at noon for a donation. At 1 pm a book study on classical gay authors such Edward Albee, Oscar Wilde, James Baldwin, Armistead Maupin. Email sage@okeq.org for more information.
H.O.P.E. HIV TESTING
4:00 – 8:00 Every Tuesday
Free
H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM and Saturdays from 4:00-7:00 PM. Syphilis tests are also available on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Self Defense Class
8:00 – 9:30 pm Tuesdays
Free for Members $5 for Non Members
The class is designed to teach self defense, strengthen the body, and cultivate good character through the study of “wu de” of martial ethics.
Facilitated by Wade Blevins
Wednesday
H.O.P.E. HIV TESTING
4:00 – 8:00 Every Wednesday
Free
H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM and Saturdays from 4:00-7:00 PM. Syphilis tests are also available on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Boot Camp
6:30 – 7:30 Every Wednesday & Thursday
Free for Members $5 for Non Members
Join for an intense workout and get in shape, this is not your average aerobics class.
Instructor Brad Sullivan.
Rainbow Writers
7:00 – 8:30 pm Every other Wednesday
Free
A creative writers group where authors of all genres and styles are welcome to attend and receive politely honest, enthusiastic and constructive feedback. Please email rainbowwriters@OkEq.org if you wish to attend.
Facilitated by Gloria Galasso
Gender Outreach
7:30 – 8:30 Every Wednesday
Free
The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. A first time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Please contact 918-743-4297
Thursday
First Thursdays Art Gallery Opening Reception
6:00 – 9:00 First Thursday of the Month
Free
View a Different artist each month in the Art Gallery. Featuring works from landscapes to nudes, realism to surrealism with everything in between and beyond.
Boot Camp
6:30 – 7:30 Every Wednesday & Thursday
Free for Members $5 for Non Members
Join for an intense workout and get in shape, this is not your average aerobics class.
Instructor Brad Sullivan.
Green Country Bears
7:30 – 9:00 2nd Thursday
Green Country Bears meets the second Thursday of each month at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
More Info at www.greencountrybears.com
Friday
Center Cinema
7:00 – 9:00 Every Friday
Free
A different LGBT themed movie every week on our Big Screen HDTV and popcorn.
Saturday
H.O.P.E. HIV TESTING
4:00 – 7:00 Every Saturday
H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM and Saturdays from 4:00-7:00 PM. Syphilis tests are also available on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Game Night at the Center
7:00 – 9:00 Every Saturday
Free
Join old friends and make new friends as you play some great board and card games at the Center! All are welcome!
Sunday
Tai Chi Class
4:00 – 5:00 pm Sundays
Free for Members $5 for Non Members
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes strong mind, body and spirit through the cultivation of the proper movement of your qi throughout your body.
Facilitated by Wade Blevins
