There's plenty to do this month in celebration of Pride! Friday, June 3 (7:00 PM): Capital Pride Honors Friday, June 6 (2:00 PM): Friday Tea…
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Pride Events for LGBTQ Seniors
May 26, 2022

Silver Circles Support Group Facilitator Olivia O’Neal Shares Advice from LGBTQ Members
June 12, 2020
Every year, the LGBTQ community celebrates June as Pride Month along with “straight” allies. This month pays tribute to those involved in the 1969…
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Why Iona’s Silver Circles Facilitators Love Working with the Support Groups
August 22, 2019
Silver Circles are peer-led support groups for LGBTQ people over 60. In partnership with Whitman-Walker Health, Iona has been offering these groups fo…
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Advice from Iona’s 2019 Capital Pride Visitors
July 9, 2019
Iona’s booth at the 2019 Capital Pride Festival on June 9th was a big hit thanks to all the people who visited us! Pennsylvania Avenue of DC was ful…
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Iona’s LGBTQ Program Honored with Mather LifeWays Promising Practices Award
April 22, 2019
With the launch of several new programs in 2018, Iona continued to expand our programming and outreach to older adults who identify as Lesbian, Gay, B…
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Tips for Making Your Valentine’s Day LGBTQ-Inclusive
February 15, 2019
Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away! In past years, Iona’s blog has spotlighted how Valentine’s Day might be different or more challenging …
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6 Reasons You Should Join Silver Circles
October 16, 2018
I know it can be daunting to think about trying something new. What will it be like? Who will be there? Let me give you six reasons to join one of …
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Susan Messina on Podcast: Move or Improve? – Challenges of LGBTQ Aging
September 19, 2018
Iona’s Deputy Director Susan Messina recently spoke with Debbie Miller on her podcast, “Move or Improve: The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Housing Opti…
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New Peer-Led Support Groups for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
July 11, 2018
Iona Senior Services and Whitman-Walker Health are excited to announce the start of Silver Circles: peer-led support groups for adults w…
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Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month 2018
June 12, 2018
June is Pride Month across the United States, when communities, organizations, and individuals celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer …
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