PFLAG has been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights for half a century.  The PFLAG Council of Northern Illinois (PCNI) is holding their biennial conference this Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the NIU Naperville Conference Center; 1120 E Diehl Road in Naperville.  CGSA members and friends will be attending and presenting at this informative, affirming, and uplifting conference.

Relax and enjoy the company of CGSA members and friends at our longest-running monthly social event: the Oakbrook Social at the Lounge at 1909 in the DoubleTree Hotel in Oakbrook this Saturday, October 10, beginning at 7 pm for dinner, drinks, conversation, and companionship in a familiar, welcoming, supportive, and safe environment.  You only pay for what you order. Come check it out!  We'd love to see you there.

On Tuesday, October 13, beginning at 7 pm we will gather at the Artlington Ale House at 111 W Campbell St., 3rd floor, in Arlington Heights, for a viewing of the Smithsonian Channel program “Beyond Stonewall: Exploring LGBTQ+ History”.  We will provide popcorn, cookies, and snacks.  Viewing will begin at 8 pm with social time beforehand and discussion after the program.  Come and be inspired by the struggles and victories of our predecessors!

Usually the largest monthly gathering of the gender diverse community in the Chicago Suburbs, Rori’s T-Party has helped a lot of us wtth our coming out process.  Join us starting at 7 pm on Thursday, October 15, at Big Shot Piano Bar, 2 S VaIl Ave in Arlington Heights for dinner, drinks, music, dancing, companionship, and mutual support.