The LinQ of Greater Farmington/SAGE Western Maine

The LinQ of Greater Farmington/SAGE Western Maine The LinQ is a social support opportunity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Questioning, and Allies (LGBTIQA) to enjoy camaraderie.

Sponsored by SAGE Maine, we are an inter-generational social and support group for all members of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual communities and their allies. We meet Wednesday evenings to discuss issues of the day related to all things LGBTIQA! We meet at the Old South Congregational Church (they are our gracious hosts, our meetings are secular unless the topic of religion comes up!). Park in the

rear of the church, using the driveway which is between the church and the parish house. Enter through the door off that parking area, and we are in the room to the right!

07/14/2019

Many thanks to the hundreds of people who stopped by to play the game. They were ALL winners. We saw many great new board games but none as important or as relevant to affirming the LGBTIQA community. We were humbled by the gratitude and appreciation expressed for what we've created, and for the amazing discussions we had with parents of q***r kids and the myriad coming out stories that were shared at our table. Also, the many bright folks who expressed their surprise and appreciation upon behind exposed to important information that they'd never before been aware of. (One player had to draw a picture of the Isle of Le**os, and another player actually identified the drawing. A third player read the explanation on the prompt card and was shocked and delighted to discover that 'le***an' was derived from a geographic location!)

06/17/2019
06/17/2019

Engaging, affirming, educational, and FUN! Perfect for any GSA or school or just for fun! For all ages, genders, and orientations !

06/17/2019

Our Kickstarter is now live! Please support our Kickstarter by ordering a game, getting a game with a donation added, or sharing it with your social networks!

03/28/2019

Name change! After many years as 'The LinQ' of Greater Farmington, we are now 'The Open Circle FCME.' We've changed our meetings from the third Wednesday of the month to the THIRD THURSDAY, so please come by and check us out! New location at the Old South Church at 227 Main Street in Farmington, and NEW FACILITATOR, Arin Hilton!

Check out The Open Circle (https://www.facebook.com/The-Open-Circle-398061321017576/) and on Meetup.com under SAGE Central Maine. The new email is [email protected]

We will be retiring THIS page soon, so please bookmark The Open Circle and stay in touch with old and new friends!

At least most of their colleagues did vote for the Equality Act! :)
03/18/2019

At least most of their colleagues did vote for the Equality Act! :)

Only one Senator and one Representative haven't signed on to the Equality Act.

03/18/2019

Don't forget! New meeting day and time this week! Thursday at 7pm at Old South, 227 Main Street. Park and enter at rear of building down driveway (not the big parking lot on Main Street!) Hope you can join us for lively discussion, fun, networking, and more!

Ireland was once dominated by religious viewpoints -- what a refreshing and inspiring turn-around.
03/15/2019

Ireland was once dominated by religious viewpoints -- what a refreshing and inspiring turn-around.

He said that he isn't judged for his sexuality, something only possible in countries that love "freedom and liberty."

Come join us for such a space on the third Thursday of the month in Farmington!
03/15/2019

Come join us for such a space on the third Thursday of the month in Farmington!

These q***r cafés, mixers, and stores are giving LGBTQ+ people options that gay bars can't.

A reminder that even in what are considered LGBTQ-friendly communities, there are still threats to our community. Be 'o...
03/12/2019

A reminder that even in what are considered LGBTQ-friendly communities, there are still threats to our community. Be 'out' when you can be, but don't be 'too proud' to duck back in the closet if you feel your safety might be in danger!

After weeks of continuously stealing a pride flag from the town square, he flipped out when he went to a grocery store Starbucks and a gay barista waited on him.

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Farmington, ME
04938

Opening Hours

7:30pm - 9pm

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(207) 462-6200

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We are an inter-generational social and support group for all members of the Gay, Le***an, Bisexual, Q***r, Transgender, and Intersex communities and their allies. We welcome members of the UMF campus (students, staff, faculty) and beyond (Mt Blue HS students, community members from Rumford, Moscow, China, Lewiston, and Waterville. We meet Thursday evenings to network, laugh, relax, ask and answer questions, and enjoy refreshments while we discuss issues of the day related to all things LGBTIQA in a safe, confidential space. We meet at the Old South Congregational Church at 235 Main Street. For those with aversions to organized religions that often ostracize our community, Old South is ‘open and affirming,’ and our meetings are secular. Of course, if spiritual or religious topics are what you want to discuss, just add it to our participant-driven agenda. (We always have backup plans so don’t worry if you don’t feel like sharing your thoughts.) Meetings are confidential and safe spaces. Sponsored by SAGE Maine, Rainbow Quest!, and the University of Maine at Farmington Division of Psychology and Human Development.