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 center@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

Walk Out
5:30 – 6:30 Every Monday and Wednesday
Free
Meet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and head to the Biking and Walking path a block from the Center. Path follows Centennial Park walking routs and connects with River Parks for more experienced long distance walkers.
Coach Denise Polonchak

Spectrum Knits
6:30 – 8:30 1^st and 3^rd 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 Mary Bundy with Sojourn Care Hospice

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

Canasta
2:00 – 3:00 Every Tuesday
Free
Join us to play one of our favorite card games.

H.O.P.E. HIV TESTING
6:00 – 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.

Volleyball
6:30 Every Tuesday (Beginning Feb 1st)
Indoor at Bixby YMCA
7910 E. 134th Street South
Tuesday 6:30pm -9:00 pm
$50 person or $350 a team

Registration is now open for Tulsa Volleyball League’s indoor season beginning February 1st! Go to our website at www.tulsavball.org for complete registration details and downloadable forms. See you on the courts!

Coming Out Workshop
7:00 – 8:00 Every Tuesday
Free to participate, you must have an assessment interview to attend the session. 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 ext. 480 and leave a message.
Facilitators Steven Michael Hall and Shelley McGoffin.

Wednesday

H.O.P.E. HIV TESTING
6:00 – 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.

Sign Language Class
7:00 – 8:00 Every Wednesday

Free for members $5 for non members

Instructor Cody Francisco with the Department of Rehabilitation Services will be teaching an 8 week course on the basics of American Sign Language beginning January 19th and finishing March 16th.

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
Facilitated by Dr. Laura Arrowsmith.

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.

YST Support Group for LGBTQ young adults
6:30 – 8:30 Every Thursday
Free
A support group provided by youth Services of Tulsa for young adults between 18 – 25.

Tulsa Metro Basketball League
7:00 – 9:00 Every Thursday

3-on-3 Basketball League January 13th – March 24th
Buddy LaFortune Community Center, 5202 S Hudson Avenue
Thursday nights, 7:00 PM – 9:00PM
$40 Registration
For further information: www.tulsametrobasketball.org
Email: info@tulsametrobasketball.org
Call Ryan Choplin at (918) 812-3418

Country Dance Class
7:30 – 9:00 Every Wednesday
Free for members $5 for non members
Dance instructor Boyd Dodson will be leading the Country and Western two stepping class. Participants will learn to Trolly, which is a two-step dance with each partner dancing side by side going in the same direction and the Basic Two-Step which is one partner going forward and the other partner going backward. The Waltz class will begin in mid-February.

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.

Yoga
5:30 – 6:30 Every Friday
Free for members $5 for non members
Instructor Leo De Andrade will help you learn the true meaning of Yoga. To “yoke”, the body, mind and spirit through breath and meditation. Practicing yoga will

Increase total flexibility
Reduces daily stress and anxiety through breath and meditation
Learn the art of relaxation
Improve general health, mentally, physically and spiritually
Aids in rehabilitation and healing/preventing injuries
Create body strength and stamina

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!

Upcoming Events