30 Days - FX Reality Series  See the FX channel reality series episode that got everyone talking about second parent adoption! On July 21st at 7:00 pm Affirmations hosts a free screening and meet and greet with the stars of the show.  After the screening, Tom and Dennis will be talking of their experiences of living with cameras and a houseguest who actively condemns same-sex parenting.  Don't miss this event! Center Closings Friday, August 14th-Saturday, August 15th - Dream Cruise Center and Helpline closed

News Ladies of Leisure Temporarily Cancelled The Ladies of Leisure women’s discussion group is temporarily cancelled while we find and train new facilitators.  More Cheer on Your Team! Come out and support the Affirmations Softball Team as they take on other local LGBT teams every Sunday.  More Get OUT Bike Group A biking group that meets for moderately-paced rides for many ability levels.  More Young Adult Leadership Lounge (YALL) Safe space for young people ages 18-21 to talk about relationships, school, life, family, and friends in a drama-free zone.  More American Sign Language I This 8-week beginner ASL course will cover the fundamentals of American Sign Language, focusing on skill development and grammatical structure.  Register American Sign Language II This 8-week ASL II course will build upon the fundamentals learned in the ASL I class.  Register Your Secret Workshop -September 11 Make Post Secret-inspired art to be displayed at the Coming Out Week gallery opening.  More Walk with Affirmations for AIDS Walk Detroit -September 21 Every year, Affirmations has a team of committed and enthusiastic walkers involved with AIDS Walk Detroit, an event coordinated by Steppin' Out, that helps raise more than $20,000 to support Affirmations' HIV/AIDS prevention and education program and services.  Register Save The Date Tug-of-War Challenge - August 23 Come OUT and Play - October 18

Upcoming Events Freedom from Smoking -Ongoing Enrollment  The leading adult smoking cessation program shows you how to quit for good in an LGBT-supportive setting.  Participants must pre-register.  Register Dynamic Dads - beginning July 23, 30  Oakland Family Services partners with Affirmations to bring the Dynamic Dads program to our center.  Dynamic Dads is a free, 12-week support and information program for people parenting children (of any age) with developmental concerns.  More Purple Daffodils in July, a Summer Art Workshop - July 23 This interactive workshop will help you transform your stories and voice into the visual form.  Register LGBT Couples Meet-Up Meet other LGBT couples, learn new relationship skills, and get support in a fun environment.  More Open Mic Night - Calling all aspiring stars and songwriters, slam poets, American Idol wannabes, comedians, bohemian beatnicks, drag kings and queens, burlesque dancers and baton twirling geeks.  Register 30 Days Viewing - July 21 See the FX channel reality series, 30 Days - featuring the episode that got everyone talking about second parent adoption.   On July 21st at 7:00pm at Affirmations, meet local parents featured in the show, Dennis and Tom, and hear about their experiences having a woman live in their household for 30 days, who actively supports and advocates that same sex adoption not be allowed. Building Bridges at Hotter than - July 24 March across the 8 Mile bridge to show support for cultural diversity, uniting people to move past the 8 Mile divide.  More Hotter Than July - July 19-27 Celebrate an entire week of pride events, kicking off with the annual Ruth Ellis Birthday Party, through the infamous pride celebration in Palmer Park.  More