BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Central Illinois FRIENDS - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Central Illinois FRIENDS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20250910T232401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T232401Z UID:746-1761300000-1761307200@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Creating Healthy Boundaries\n\nWhat is a boundary?\nWhat if someone crosses your boundary?\nCommunication\nEmotional Reactivity\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-support-group-4/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Trans-Support-Group-Flyer-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251016T000049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T000049Z UID:861-1761487200-1761501600@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:October Sunday Funday Drag Show DESCRIPTION:Come get a taste of the Sunday Scaries at this month’s Sunday Funday Drag Show! We’ve got four amazing entertainers ready to serve some tricks AND treats\, so don’t miss it! \nSunday Funday is monthly event hosted by Central Illinois Friends at Club Diesel to help bring out community together. The event features discounted well drinks\, no cover\, free snacks\, and a drag show performed by local entertainers. URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/october-sunday-funday-drag-show/ LOCATION:Club Diesel\, 629 Main St\, Peoria\, IL\, 61602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sunday-Funday_2025_October-32.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T212343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T212430Z UID:947-1763114400-1763121600@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n
\nThis weeks topic is: Finding Center in the Chaos\n\nGrounding/Centering skills\nZooming in and out\nWhere is my attention right now?\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-support-group-5/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Trans-Support-Group-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T231220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T231220Z UID:974-1763200800-1763215200@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Holiday Health & Hope Open House DESCRIPTION:Take a break from your holiday shopping to meet your new Friends on the block!\nCome up to the 4th floor of the Bondi Building to meet the Central Illinois Friends team\, enjoy some warm cocoa and a cookie bar\, and see our brand new space. URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/holiday-health-hope-open-house/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends Galesburg Clinic\, 311 E Main St. Suite #409\, Galesburg\, IL\, 61401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Events_2025_Open-House-5-Web-Graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T232355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T232355Z UID:979-1763748000-1763762400@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:ICC Drag Show DESCRIPTION:Join Central Illinois Friends and Unite at ICC at the ICC Performing Arts Center for a sickening drag show featuring Deja Skye from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 and All-Stars 10!\nHosted by America’s Queen 2nd Alternate\, Miss Flo NoMo’\, we’ll be joined by local legends Artemisia VanHo and DeCevia Mann\, along with the winners of our audition process. Doors open at 6pm with a free meet-and-greet at 6:30pm\, and the show will begin at 7:30pm.\nCentral Illinois Friends will be offering free STI/HIV testing and PrEP education and enrollment through our mobile unit on-site.\nA suggested donation of $10 is appreciated\, but not required\, to help us bring more amazing events like this to Central Illinois. URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/icc-drag-show/ LOCATION:ICC Performing Arts Center\, 1 College Dr\, East Peoria\, IL\, 61635\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ICC-Drag-Show_2025_Marketing-Materials-4-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T233041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T233041Z UID:985-1764428400-1764433800@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Galesburg DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends invites you to join us for World AIDS Day in Galesburg.\nTogether we will honor those lost to HIV and celebrate the light and lives of our HIV+ friends and neighbors\, accompanied by live music and refreshments. URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/world-aids-day-galesburg/ LOCATION:Galesburg Public Library\, 264 W Main St\, Galesburg\, IL\, 61401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Events_2025_World-AIDS-Day-8.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T233411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T233411Z UID:990-1764511200-1764525600@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Sunday Funday November Drag Show DESCRIPTION:Aren’tcha thankful for another month of Sunday Funday!\nIf discounted wells and a free drag show featuring 4 sickening entertainers aren’t enough to wake you from your turkey coma\, we’ll be giving 5 gift cards to random attendees:\nShell GC – $100.00\nCasey’s – $100.00\nTexas Roadhouse – $100.00\nHyVee – $100.00\nWal Mart – $100.00\nWe can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/sunday-funday-november-drag-show/ LOCATION:Club Diesel\, 629 Main St\, Peoria\, IL\, 61602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sunday-Funday_2025_November-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251119T213219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T213219Z UID:1025-1764610200-1764615600@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Worlds AIDS Day Peoria DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends\, along with our partners at the Peoria Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. and Positive Health Solutions invite you to join us for World AIDS Day in Peoria.\nWe will be hosting a candlelight vigil to honor those lost to HIV and celebrate the light and lives of our HIV+ friends and neighbors. Refreshments will be provided by the Peoria Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/worlds-aids-day-peoria/ LOCATION:University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria\, 1 Illini Dr\, Peoria\, IL\, 61605\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Events_2025_World-AIDS-Day-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251119T211440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T212234Z UID:1016-1764610200-1764617400@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Bloomington-Normal DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends\, along with our partners at the Bloomington-Normal Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc.\, the Central Illinois chapter of The Links\, Incorporated\, Positive Health Solutions\, and Prairie Pride Coalition invite you to join us for World AIDS Day in Bloomington-Normal.\nOur candlelight vigil will feature guest speaker Representative Sharon Chung\, as we honor those lost to HIV and celebrate the light and lives of our HIV+ friends and neighbors. Refreshments will be provided by the Bloomington-Normal Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc.\nAdditionally\, six sections of the national AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display at the Bloomington Public Library from December 1-5. Don’t miss your chance to catch this unique and powerful exhibition while it is available. URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/world-aids-day-bloomington-normal/ LOCATION:Bloomington Public Library\, 205 E Olive St\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61701\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Events_2025_World-AIDS-Day-7-Website-Graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T215011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T215011Z UID:953-1765533600-1765540800@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Dysphoria\n\nWhat is dysphoria?\nWhat does dysphoria trigger?\nCoping with dysphoria\nImposter syndrome\nValuing your identity\nFinding a way to be happy in the body you have\nGender Euphoria\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-support-group-6/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Trans-Support-Group-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T224740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T211419Z UID:956-1767952800-1767960000@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Hormones\n\nHRT Journeys\nWhat can I expect?\nNon-binary hormone options\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-support-group-7/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Trans-Support-Group-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T225632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T205658Z UID:959-1769162400-1769169600@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Gender Affirming Surgeries\n\nOptions\nCommunity Stories\nDo I need surgery to align my gender?\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-support-group-8/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Trans-Support-Group-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T230003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T153826Z UID:962-1770976800-1770984000@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Self-Confidence\n\nSetting Boundaries/Re-affirming Boundaries\nLiking myself\nWhat if other people don’t like me?\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-support-group-9/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Trans-Support-Group-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251128T153140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T174950Z UID:1040-1771610400-1771624800@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Mardi Gras 2026 DESCRIPTION:Get ready to let the good times roll! 🎭 Mardi Gras is back in Peoria\, and your besties at Friends are absolutely buzzing to celebrate with YOU! \n\n\n\n\nWe’re pulling out all the stops to make this \nMardi Gras the best one yet! We have an incredible line-up of all-night entertainment that will keep you going all the way to the after party. \nWant to make sure you’re a part of this can’t miss night? Snag your ticket today\, and secure your spot at one of the hottest fundraisers of the year! \n🎟️ Current Ticketing Phase \nGeneral Sale Individual Tickets $125 | Table of 10 $1\,200\nLast chance to snag your tickets to hottest party of the year! Tickets sales close 02-13-26 @ 11:59pm. \nIndividual Tickets inc \nlude: \n\nEntry to the event\nFree cover to the Club Diesel After Party\nBuffet catered by Cracked Pepper\nDraft beer\, house wine\, and N/A options while supplies last\nAmazing all-night entertainment\n\nTable of 10 tickets include: \n\nAll benefits included in the individual ticket tier\nGuaranteed seating for you at 10 of your friends\nA complementary bottle of champagne\n\nGet your tickets here! \nStill have questions about the event? Check out our comprehensive Q&A below! \n1.      Do I need a physical ticket?– There are ZERO tickets\, we have everyone who purchased a ticket under their specific name at registration\, like a reservation at a nice restaurant. When you arrive\, there will be 4 lines separated by last name. Our volunteers will be there to help guide you through registration and coat check. 😊 \n2.      Where do I sit? If you’ve reserved a Table of 10\, they will tell you the table numbers once you come in\, but if you purchased a General Admission ticket\, it’s open seating\, remember to meet some people\, we have high top tables\, this is a fun event with like-minded people\, so meet someone new! 😊 Most of you will be dancing anyway\, am I right? \n3.      Do I need cash or credit card? Both! Our Silent Auction\, Raffle\, & Wine pull will be accepting Cash and Cards. \n4.      What do people wear? We’re your Friends! Come in what makes you most comfortable. You will see people dressed like they are going to a ball and folks in their jeans/jeggings living their comfortable lives! It’s truly the event to be yourself. With that said\, if you DO like dressing up\, we have a best-dressed award for the best Mardi Gras-inspired outfits! \n6.      What if I can’t make it at 6? -\, 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. is the pre-party/cocktail hour\, and entertainment will be happening as people come in. \n7.      Did I hear there is a special after-party? – You sure did! For purchasing a ticket\, you get free cover to Club Diesel directly after Mardi Gras! Join us as the party continues just down the street from the Pere Marquette. \n8.      Where do I park? We’re working closely with the folks at Four Points by Sheraton\, and will update this page with details for parking as soon as we have it! \n9.      Is a host this year? There absolutely is! Make sure to keep an eye on our socials (@cifriends1990 on all platforms) to be the first to hear the announcement. \nWe cannot wait to see your beautiful faces and celebrate in true Mardi Gras style! 💜💚💛 \n\nAnd finally…. A massive thank you to all the sponsors who helped pull this together! URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/mardi-gras/ LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 500 Hamilton Blvd\, Peoria\, IL\, 61602\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mardi-Gras_2026_Digital-Print-Standard.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T230314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T152730Z UID:965-1772186400-1772193600@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Navigating Ace Identities\n\nAgender\, aromantic\, asexual\nNonconformity\nMarginalized identity\nRelationship with self and others?\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-support-group-10/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Trans-Support-Group-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T230515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T152536Z UID:968-1773396000-1773403200@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Advocacy & Roles in Community\n\nValues and beliefs\nWhat is my role today?\nBoundaries\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-support-group-11/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Trans-Support-Group-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T085409 CREATED:20251111T230741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T152313Z UID:971-1774605600-1774612800@centralillinoisfriends.org SUMMARY:Counselor-Led Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION:Central Illinois Friends is offering support groups for our transgender & gender diverse community every 2nd and 4th Friday in the Marsha P. Johnson Community Room.\n\nThis weeks topic is: Dealing with Discrimination\n\nReaction vs. Response\nKnowing your worth despite discrimination\nLegal options\n\nOur Support Groups seek to provide our trans community a space to come together with peers\, navigate shared struggles\, and uplift each other’s spirits. A counselor will help to guide meetings and provide support for facilitating conversations.\nFor more information\, or to receive a link to attend virtually call (309) 431-5880 or email us at outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org URL:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/event/counselor-led-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-support-group-12/ LOCATION:Central Illinois Friends LGBTQ+ Community Center\, 2112 E War Memorial Dr.\, Peoria\, IL\, 61614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://centralillinoisfriends.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Trans-Support-Group-Flyer-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Central Illinois Friends":MAILTO:outreach@centralillinoisfriends.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR