The Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA) envisions a society where transgender and transsexual people are ensured of their basic rights and can be open, honest, and safe at home, at work, and in the community.

To achieve this goal, SAGA offers support, social, and discussion groups that reflect the various aspects of gender and society. We also provide educational forums and trainings for businesses, service providers, and community members to learn more about the issues facing transgender, transsexual, intersex, and gender-variant people and their significant others, friends, families, and allies, and we provide information on how our allies can be supportive and inclusive.

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Wingspan is seeking a full-time coordinator for its Southern Arizona Gender Alliance.  SAGA works to create a society where transgender and transsexual people are ensured of their basic rights and can be open, honest, and safe at home, at work, and in the community. To achieve this goal, SAGA offers support, social, and discussion groups that reflect the various aspects of gender and society; and provides educational forums and trainings for businesses, service providers, and community members. The SAGA Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs for the Southern Arizona transgender community and allies. For complete job description, visit www.wingspan.org/content/com_jobs.php.  Deadline for applications is July 18, 2008, 5 pm. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of references, via e-mail to wingspan@wingspan.org or via regular mail to Wingspan, 425 E. 7th Street, Tucson, AZ 85705. No phone calls, please.

The July meeting of the Dezert Partnerz group will feature a presentation by Dr. Ann Bradford Stericker, a Tucson therapist who has provided support and counseling to the transgender community for over twenty years. Dr. Stericker is the principal mental health specialist dealing with transgender issues in Tucson. She will be prepared to talk about some common challenges couples face, what helps couples survive the upheaval of a transition, and sexual challenges for couples with a transgender partner.

Dezert Partnerz is a SAGA-sponsored support group for people who share their lives with trans people. It meets every Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00. Meetings are also be open to friends, allies, and parents of trans people.

When: Sunday, July 20, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Wingspan, 425 E. 7th Street, Tucson
Contact: Sharon Schubitzke, sharon [at] sagatucson.org, Jan McKay, jan [at] sagatucson.org

The Hot Meals for Homeless Youth Project is progressing nicely, Pizza, Soda, Watermelon and Edie's brownies were served for the June 11th dinner. It was a great night and they are truly amazing and grateful young people.

We have a menu for our next hot meal,  lasagna and salad, fruit and a sweet....let me know if you are interested in being a part of the July 9th dinner.  If anyone would like to get involved you are sure welcome and I would love to hear any ideas from your childhood or as a parent to inspire our meals.

Remember, if you come just to serve on a one time basis or a couple of times a year you do not have to have a finger print card. If you have never been to EON for an orientation or worked with the youth Katie would like to give you a short orientation before serving 4 pm to 4:30 pm, just so you know the EON mission for the homeless youth project.

We serve the second Wednesday of the month from  4:30 pm to 6 pm

Contact: Sharon Schubitzke (520) 219-1412 or Sharon_Pathway@yahoo.com

Wingspan programs are sponsoring another FREE dance for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Seniors and their younger Allies

Join us to celebrate ourselves and have some dancin' fun. Howl at the Moon will provide an excellent DJ mix of oldies and "Howl/Senior Pride" food and drink specials. Mark your calendars -- you won't want to miss it!

Saturday July 12th, 4 to 8 pm.
Howl at the Moon, 915 W. Prince Rd (SW corner at Fairview)

Sponsored by Senior Pride, the LBT Breast Cancer Health Project, Puertas Abiertas, and Howl at the Moon.
Seniors, Juniors, Allies - Everyone Welcome!

Featuring the true life story of an LBGT Senior from our community

Sunday July 13th at 2 pm.

We are happy to present Shellie Lynn telling stories about her amazing journey. Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather. Athlete, dishwasher, charter boat deck hand, gas station attendant, mechanic, advertising representative, sailor, sheet metal worker, teacher, advisor. Jack Armstrong? Walt Cleaver? No, it is the essence of the pre-metamorphosis Michelle Lynn.

Having transitioned at mid-life, Michelle is now the spouse, parent, grandparent, sister, and friend she always knew she was behind the facade of who she was supposed to be. Now everyone else gets to know her too!

Sponsored by Senior Pride.
Seniors, Juniors, Allies - Everyone Welcome!

It was a gorgeous afternoon on March 2nd, when SAGA members and friends gathered at Sister Luisa's for a vernal feast and celebration. Food was catered for us by Deb Brewer, while music as performed by Bruce, Stephanie, Deb and others.

Click here to see pictures from our party!