Meet The Jim Toy Groups!
Gender Explorers
We are an adult group of and for support to gender questioning, gender queer, and transgender individuals.
Groove is in the Heart
"Groove is in the Heart" is a music group for the LGBTQ+ community. No musical experience or talent required. Some instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring anything you play or just yourself! This group will include opportunities to sing together, play instruments, share and listen to songs, and just have fun making music with other folks in the community. Led by Ann Arbor based Music Therapist Mel Clark (they/them), "Groove is in the Heart" is a place to find joy in music and community.
Lez Read
LezRead is the Ann Arbor area's premier book club for queer women. We meet on the fourth Sunday of the month from 4-6pm. We have both zoom and in-person meetings, depending on the weather. We read fascinating books on queer topics including books by local authors.
Parents of the Rainbow
If you are a parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, guardian, of a queer child and want to protect them? This group is for you. We meet weekly to discuss different issues impacting our queer children and our families.
Queer Death Cafe
Queer Death Cafe is a monthly gathering offering LGBTQIA+ folks an inclusive space to talk openly about death, dying and everything in between.
It is not a therapy group or grief support circle, but an open, agenda-free conversation where participants are invited to share thoughts, questions, fears and stories in a welcoming environment. Whether you're facing a loss, planning ahead, or simply drawn to explore death as part of a fuller life, you're welcome here. Light refreshments are provided and all are encouraged to bring an open heart and an open mind.
Queer Theater Project
The QTP Play Reading Group is an opportunity to read dramatic literature across the spectrum of Queer lives and experiences.
Rainbow Readers
This group, aptly named the Rainbow Readers Book Club, plans to meet monthly to discuss classic and contemporary works of literature written by, for, and about queer people. During meetings, we discuss the previous month's read, leading to the question "how is this book queer?" Perfect for any folks who like reading, join us for fruitful conversations and community building!
Stitching with Pride
Stitching with Pride is a crochet & knitting group with a focus on building community. Come make new friends, listen to calming music, work on projects, and discuss the fiber arts! All skill levels are welcome.
T-Time
T-Time is a group to facilitate in-person community, contact, networking and prosocial relations for Transgender, Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming, Queer and Questioning adults in and around Washtenaw County.
Under The Rainbow
Under the Rainbow is a welcoming group of queer Christians and allies building community together. Independent of any church affiliation, Under the Rainbow offers a safe and inclusive space where both believers and nonbelievers can engage in meaningful conversation, exploration, and connection—free from judgment.
Interested in joining? Under the Rainbow meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Jim Toy Community Center.