OkEq’s program slate includes social, wellness, and support programming for the LGBT and allied community — and 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 Bonnett 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 McDonald 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.
Summer 2010 Weekly Programming
Monday
Grieving Well: Find Support for Healing
Second & Fourth Mondays at 6pm
Support group for those dealing with grief from the loss of a partner or loved one.
Facilitator: Mary Bundy
Tuesday
Coming Out Workshop
Tuesdays 7pm (90 minutes)
Free to participants. This is a support group and workshop for people coming out to themselves and/or friends, family, work and the world. Weekly meetings include topic discussions, presentations by experienced LGBT people, and planning steps that support your personal goals. Participants are age 18 and up. All sexes, races, nationalities and abilities are welcome. Participants pace themselves and take part at their own level of comfort, commitment and duration. Personal planning is encouraged and supported at each person’s option. Confidentiality is required.
Please contact Comingout@okeq.org or call (918) 743-4297 x 480
Facilitators: Steven Michael Hall & Shelley McGoffin
HIV Testing
Tuesday and Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm
Saturdays 4pm – 7pm
S.A.G.E.
Tuesdays 10am – 3pm
SAGE (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.
Wednesday
Boot Camp
Wednesdays 6:30pm (1 hour)
Free for OkEq members, $5.00 for non OkEq members.
Instructor Brad Sullivan
Gender Outreach
Wednesdays 7:30pm
No fee for this program
The program is providing support, education and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals.
Facilitator: Dr. Laura Arrowsmith
HIV Testing
Tuesday and Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm
Saturdays 4pm – 7pm
Thursday
Health Advice Clinic
Thursdays 6pm to 9pm
No fee for this program but donations appreciated for OkEq.
This -in medical clinic provides preventative care for uninsured LGBT individuals who do not have a primary care physician or a health network. Patients are seen in the order they arrive. (No pain medication will be prescribed.)
Jeremiah S. Rutherford, M.D. and other medical health professionals
Line Dancing
Thursdays 7:30pm to 9pm
Free for OkEq members, $5.00 for non OkEq members.
Instructor Boyd Dodson
Within Our Reach / Relationship Workshop
Thursdays 6/24 through 7/29 6pm to 8:30pm
No fee for this program, child care provided
This fun, educational relationship enhancement workshop helps couples build on existing strengths and teaches important skills to create safe and stable relationships. Within Our Reach is a six-week relationship workshop designed to showcase industry-leading, innovative relationship strengthening strategies
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Debby at debby@okeq.org
Friday
Center Cinema 7pm
No fee for this program but donations appreciated for OkEq.
A different LGBT themed movie every week on our Big Screen HDTV and popcorn.
Equality Concerts
$10 donation which goes to the musical artist
The last Friday of the month features a local musician who is openly gay or has a large gay following. Drinks and snacks are available.
OkEq Night at Circle Cinema
Second Friday of the Month 9pm
$8.50 admission price
On the First Saturday of the month We get to watch a never before seen and newly released LGBT themed movie and Circle Cinema lets us pick the movie. Check OkEq website for movie details.
Saturday
Center Game Night
Saturdays 7:30pm
Free and open to the public, but donations appreciated for OkEq.
The Gang gathers every week to play table games and this event is open to the public and especially first time visitors to the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
Disco Decades at Club Majestic
Second Saturday of the Month 9pm to 11pm
$4.00 admission price
On the Second Saturday of the Month 70s and 80s disco music geared to those who remembers when disco was the rave. The staff of Club Majestic and DJ Joey play the tunes earlier and a lower volume for your comfort.
Various See Calendar
Eating Out for Equality
View Calendar for Dates and Times
Join friends and family for dinner and Oklahomans for Equality will get 25% of the proceeds for the night. Bring a friend!
Unity Strings Orchestra
See calendar for schedule
No fee for this program
An all volunteer ensemble for music lovers and rehearsals for quarterly concerts at OkEq. For more information
Call 918-813-2470.
Conductor Adrian Rogers