Every month we read a different great queer book & connect with one another by reflecting on our thoughts, feelings, & inspirations. December’s book is Truman Capote’s first novel, “Other Voices, Other Rooms,” which he wrote when he was 23, but is still considered a Southern Gothic Masterpiece & a story full of secrets, desire,…
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Q-MoB Easy Hike: Guilder Pond (Mt. Washington, MA)
Relatively easy hike up to a spectacular pond surrounded by old growth, beaver habitat, & with great views of Mt. Everett. Hike is close to both Hudson Valley NY, Northwest CT, & Southwestern MA. Join us for optional after-hike lunch at the delicious & historic Stage Coach Tavern in Sheffield, MA, 1:00-2:30pm. This is part…
Q-MoB Queer Men’s Winter Year End Potluck (Hillsdale, NY)
Share great food, beverages, & stories w/ queer men from all over about what you are 1) Grateful for, 2) Letting go of, 3) Welcoming in the New Year. Don’t feel pressured to share or do anything you don’t find comfortable and easy. Join us as we say goodbye to this chaotic year and welcome…
Q-MoB Queer Men’s Walking Group: Guided Tour Historic West Stockbridge, MA
Join West Stockbridge Town Historian Robert Salerno, who is also President of the West Stockbridge Historical Society, in a wonderful walking history tour showcasing some of the buildings that tell the 250 year story of how the town has persevered and adapted. $10 suggested donation to Historic Society. This is part of a series of…
Q-MoB Queer Men’s Walking Group: Guided Tour Historic Hudson, NY
Join guided tour of historic downtown Hudson with queer men who enjoy walking together every week to get to know one another & interesting places/history. Led by Paul Twardy, whose family has lived in Hudson for 150 years and who has studied & lived Hudson history for more than 50 years. This is part of a…
Rainbow Lounge: LGBTQ Aging Well Peer Support Group (Hudson, NY)
MISSION & TOPICS: LGBTQ+ people 40 & up meet twice monthly (1st & 3rd Wednesdays) to share food & provide peer support to one another for negotiating the inevitable changes/challenges in the following areas associated with aging well: Relationships (family, chose family, friends, lovers) Health (changes in stamina, dealing with loss of muscle mass,…
Q-MoB Hike: High Falls Conservation Area (Hudson, NY)
Join queer men from all over the region for this relatively easy hike to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Hudson Valley.
1st Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Bike Ride on Ashuwillticook Rail Trail (Adams, MA)
Dust off the cobwebs on your bike, show up early to let our volunteer bike mechanic help you lube your chain or adjust your brakes, & then set off on this easy, beautiful ride on a paved trail through wetlands, forest, and by 2 lakes where we aren’t bothered by traffic except for 2 very…
2nd Annual LGBTQ Pride Hike: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Refuge (Lenox, MA)
Naturalist-Led easy hike for LGBTQ+ & families thru a beautiful forest, streams, beaver wetlands & trail for mobility challenged people. Co-sponsored by Q-MoB, Mass Audubon, & Housatonic Valley Association.
Q-MoB Queer Men’s Empire Rail Trail Bike Ride (Valatie, NY)
Bike, brews, & bros along beautiful & easy Empire State Rail Trail featuring forest, rivers, wetlands, wildlife, & paved trail w/ no cars. Let’s go for a bike ride and enjoy the fantastic Empire State Trail together! We’ll meet at 11:30am in the parking lot for the Kinderhook/Valatie Trailhead. From there, we’ll get on the…