The SPECTRUM

Oooh, this one is a classic!

Join us this Wednesday as we watch 'But I'm a cheerleader', a comedy/romance in which we follow Megan, a high school cheerleader who's parents, suspecting her to be a le***an, sent her to a conversion camp.

While touching on such a delicate topic, this satire shows how hypocritical and out-of-touch some ~humans~ decide to be, while sharing a powerful message of acceptance through adversity, development of community and finding your chosen family.

We'll have popcorn, sodas, juices, and a debrief after! And of course, we will be there to navigate feelings that might arise.

Can't wait to see you all!

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The Spectrum is Planned Parenthood Keystone's program for LGBTQIA+ youth & allies, with weekly youth meetings on Wednesdays since 2006. Since 2022, The Spectrum is facilitating the Gender and Sexualities Alliance at the RHS during the school year, and at The LGBT Center of Greater Reading during the summer. We proudly provide empowering and medically accurate s*x education, advocacy, reproductive rights, support, friendships, activism, art, expression, healing, fun, food and LOVE.

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The Spectrum is continuing its meetings over the Summer! Thanks to , who we are partnering with, you can find community, fun, and new friends starting this Wednesday, June 3rd ☀️ just in time for PRIDE MONTH!!! 🏳️‍🌈

The address is 640 Centre Ave., Reading, PA, 19601. You can come in through the back entrance of Calvary United Church of Christ, which has a rainbow banner at their front.

If you are coming from up north down Centre Ave, just turn right on Centre Ave and Oley St, and you will see the parking lot.

If you are coming from the south, it's just a matter of turning left on Centre Ave and Oley.

You can also arrive through N 3rd street, as you can come in right through the parking lot.

Once you are in the parking lot, you will see a banner identifying The LGBT Center. Just ring the bell, and we'll let you in!

We are so excited about this opportunity. Send us a DM with any questions you may have! We are looking forward to an amazing summer with all of you!!

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The Spectrum is Planned Parenthood Keystone's program for LGBTQIA+ youth & allies, with weekly youth meetings on Wednesdays since 2006. Since 2022, The Spectrum is facilitating the Gender and Sexualities Alliance at the RHS during the school year. During the summer, we met at The LGBT Center of Greater Reading. We proudly provide empowering and medically accurate s*x education, advocacy, reproductive rights, support, friendships, activism, art, expression, healing, fun, food and LOVE.

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Boardgames! Requested by our club members, we're playing during our next meeting!

We will have some games available to play with, and you can bring your own if you want to share them with the rest of the club.

Let's play!

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The Spectrum is Planned Parenthood Keystone's program for LGBTQIA+ youth & allies, with weekly youth meetings on Wednesdays since 2006. Since 2022, The Spectrum is facilitating the Gender and Sexualities Alliance at the RHS during the school year. We proudly provide empowering and medically accurate s*x education, advocacy, reproductive rights, support, friendships, activism, art, expression, healing, fun, food and LOVE.

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Showing some of the art activities that we have done at The Spectrum these past couple of weeks!

An affirmation book to remember our value. Color your pride, however they want to express it. Rock painting to create and share our art. And we have a few more planned!

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The Spectrum is Planned Parenthood Keystone's program for LGBTQIA+ youth & allies, with weekly youth meetings on Wednesdays since 2006. Since 2022, The Spectrum is facilitating the Gender and Sexualities Alliance at the RHS during the school year. We proudly provide empowering and medically accurate s*x education, advocacy, reproductive rights, support, friendships, activism, art, expression, healing, fun, food and LOVE.

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IT'S TIME FOR KARAOKE!!!!!

One of the activities that our members asked for was karaoke, and we're making it happen. We bring the mics, you being your voice! 🎤

And we don't want to hear "But I don't sing well" because neither do we. Let's have fun, let go and enjoy a cool time together!

What is your go-to karaoke song?

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The Spectrum is Planned Parenthood Keystone's program for LGBTQIA+ youth & allies, with weekly youth meetings on Wednesdays since 2006. Since 2022, The Spectrum is facilitating the Gender and Sexualities Alliance at the RHS during the school year. We proudly provide empowering and medically accurate s*x education, advocacy, reproductive rights, support, friendships, activism, art, expression, healing, fun, food and LOVE.

This week at The Spectrum, we will take some time to learn some self-care practices through art!

Last week, we had an amazing conversation on coping mechanisms and stress, so learning new and healthier ways to manage stress in our lives seemed like a good idea 💡

We would also love to create a playlist with songs that help you cope through difficult times. Add yours in the comments!

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The Spectrum is Planned Parenthood Keystone's program for LGBTQIA+ youth & allies, with weekly youth meetings on Wednesdays since 2006. Since 2022, The Spectrum is facilitating the Gender and Sexualities Alliance at the RHS during the school year. We proudly provide empowering and medically accurate s*x education, advocacy, reproductive rights, support, friendships, activism, art, expression, healing, fun, food and LOVE.

This Wednesday, we will be talking about stress and how do we cope with it!

Mental health is super important for us, so join us as we talk about how to keep a healthy mind and brave heart 💚

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The Spectrum is Planned Parenthood Keystone's program for LGBTQIA+ youth & allies, with weekly youth meetings on Wednesdays since 2006. Since 2022, The Spectrum is facilitating the Gender and Sexualities Alliance at the RHS during the school year. We proudly provide empowering and medically accurate s*x education, advocacy, reproductive rights, support, friendships, activism, art, expression, healing, fun, food and LOVE.

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hiiiiii!!!! We are so excited to be back in session! Join us this upcoming Wednesday as we return to The Spectrum 📣

We will be talking about our goals for this year. What goals are totally attainable, which ones require planning and what are those that we can do if we can?

So join us, bring a friend, and let's talk ❤️

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The Spectrum is Planned Parenthood Keystone's program for LGBTQIA+ youth & allies, with weekly youth meetings on Wednesdays since 2006. Since 2022, The Spectrum is facilitating the Gender and Sexualities Alliance at the RHS during the school year. We proudly provide empowering and medically accurate s*x education, advocacy, reproductive rights, support, friendships, activism, art, expression, healing, fun, food and LOVE.

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Join us this week as we create some cuuute keychains (or other types of decorations) using yarn! We'll provide the materials; you provide the creativity 🪅

You could also take time for our next week's activity..... POWERPOINT PARTYYY!!!!

We are so. freaking. EXCITED!!!!!!!

See you on Wednesday!

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The Spectrum is Planned Parenthood Keystone's program for LGBTQIA+ youth & allies, with weekly youth meetings on Wednesdays since 2006. Since 2022, The Spectrum is facilitating the Gender and Sexualities Alliance at the RHS during the school year. We proudly provide empowering and medically accurate s*x education, advocacy, reproductive rights, support, friendships, activism, art, expression, healing, fun, food and LOVE.

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