Upcoming events.
Booking reading by Dylan Miles
Quirky, Queer, Vulnerable, Funny, Honest Look at Disease and Mortality
The LGBTQ+ Alliance is hosting a book reading of Dylan Miles’ recently published “My Not Chosen Adventure: A Medical Mystery and Love Story”.
It’s a wild tale that includes a rare out of the blue cancer, as well as rainbow squirrels and protective dragons. This book arises from a passion for open conversation about hard stuff – and a passion for joy and love and life. It is also an ode to the power of community.
The reading will include LGBTQ+ focused sections and a discussion.
If you want to get the book ahead of time, it is available at Amazon at cost (zero profit for the author).
Queer Book Club
The Lilac People
by Milo Todd
Finalist for the New England Book Award.
“Reminiscent of Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See… Heart-stopping in its suspense and dramatic reveals.” - The Boston Globe
A moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis then the Allies, all while protecting the ones he loves.
Queer Book Club
The Lilac People
by Milo Todd
Finalist for the New England Book Award.
“Reminiscent of Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See… Heart-stopping in its suspense and dramatic reveals.” - The Boston Globe
A moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis then the Allies, all while protecting the ones he loves.
A DAY OF LISTENING, LEARNING AND UNITY - ROSSMOOR STANDS UNITED AGAINST HATE
The LGBTQ+ Alliance Board of Directors has been working behind the scenes to bring together a coalition of clubs committed to actively addressing the recent anti-LGBTQ+ incidents as well as other incidents targeting people in Rossmoor.
We are thrilled to share that, at present, 16 clubs will be co-sponsoring this important event. This strong show of solidarity demonstrates the power of our community when we come together to stand against discrimination and support one another.
With that spirit in mind, we hope everyone who attends will do so with an open heart and an open mind—and leave with a deeper appreciation for the richness that diversity brings to Rossmoor.
The following Rossmoor Clubs believe in these values and have come together as co-sponsors of this event. We invite people of All races, cultures, genders, sexualities, and political views. All perspectives are welcome - provided they are expressed respectfully.
* African Americans and Friends
* Better Angels
* Chinese American Association of Rossmoor
* Democrats of Rossmoor
* Diversity Consciousness Council
* End Gun Violence Club of Rossmoor
* Irish American Culture Club
* Japanese American Association of Rossmoor
* Rossmoor Advocates for Diversity
* Rossmoor Gay Men’s Club
* Rossmoor Fund
* Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club
* Rossmoor LGBTQ+ Aliance
* Rossmoor Pickleball Club
* Rossmoor Tennis Club
* Rotary Club of Rossmoor
* Unitarian Universalists of Rossmoor
* Voices for Justice in Palestine
Saving Face
Saving Face
Saving Face (2004) is an acclaimed romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Alice Wu in her feature-length directorial debut. The movie stands out as a groundbreaking piece of Asian-American and queer cinema, marking the first major Hollywood production centered on Chinese Americans since The Joy Luck Club in 1993.
(run time 1hr 37min)
Trailer: Saving Face
Join us for Chat and Chew!
Bring your own pre-movie dinner
5:30 pm Peacock Plaza or
Queer Book Club
Gordo: Stories
by Jaime Cortez
…a critically acclaimed 2021 collection of interrelated short stories focusing on a young, "chunky" boy growing up in a 1970s central California migrant camp. It captures themes of childhood, queer identity, and rural poverty with humor, warmth, and poignant family drama.
Queer Book Club
Gordo: Stories
by Jaime Cortez
…a critically acclaimed 2021 collection of interrelated short stories focusing on a young, "chunky" boy growing up in a 1970s central California migrant camp. It captures themes of childhood, queer identity, and rural poverty with humor, warmth, and poignant family drama.
Jimpa
Jimpa
Filmmaker Hannah (Olivia Colman) takes her trans nonbinary teenager Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde) to Amsterdam, to visit their gay grandfather--lovingly known as "Jimpa" (John Lithgow). But Frances' desire to stay with Jimpa for a year abroad means Hannah is forced to reconsider her beliefs about parenting, and the stories she has long told about her family. Funny, accessible, full of sadness and joy, and with a wonderful multi-generational cast, JIMPA celebrates LGBTQ+ culture across three generations: Grandfather Jim faces the challenges of aging as a gay man in a generation that never expected to grow old; teenager Frances grapples with the disappointment of their heroes falling short of their ideals; and mother Hannah navigates the differing perspectives of her father and of her child. Surrounding these three is a vibrant family--the family they were born into and the family they continue to create. Rotten Tomatoes
(run time 1hr 53min)
Trailer: Jimpa
Join us for Chat and Chew!
Bring your own pre-movie dinner
5:30 pm Peacock Plaza or
Queer Book Club
Palaver
by Bryan Washington
… a finalist for the National Book Award, the book is about an estranged Jamaican-American son in Tokyo who is unexpectedly visited by his mother from Houston, leading to a tense but poignant reunion as they navigate their complicated past and search for connection and a sense of "home".
Queer Book Club
Palaver
by Bryan Washington
… a finalist for the National Book Award, the book is about an estranged Jamaican-American son in Tokyo who is unexpectedly visited by his mother from Houston, leading to a tense but poignant reunion as they navigate their complicated past and search for connection and a sense of "home".
In Her Words
Narrated by LGBTQ+ historian Lillian Faderman and illuminated through interviews with trailblazers like Jewelle Gomez (The Gilda Stories), Dorothy Allison (Bastard Out of Carolina), and Sarah Waters (Tipping the Velvet), In Her Words: 20th Century Lesbian Fiction charts a literary journey from post-war lesbian pulp to modern bestsellers. Highlighting the successful and controversial, directors Lisa Marie Evans and Marianne K. Martin skillfully delve into stories that defined eras of lesbian writers, and the changing socio-political landscapes that encouraged an evolution of the genre. In Her Words: 20th Century Lesbian Fiction pays loving tribute to this evolution of lesbian and queer fiction, told through a lens of broader American history.
Starting in 1928, readers fell into The Well of Loneliness — a groundbreaking lesbian novel, albeit a tragic one. By the late 1990s, lesbian fiction had climbed out of the well and into a diverse world of stories and storytellers who were publishing increasingly multifaceted stories (some of them even happy ones). This film will inspire lit lovers of any age to return to old favorites, while igniting curiosity for a new literary tryst or two. Stay afterwards for a Q&A with Jewelle Gomez led by Elizabeth Seja Min.
- Description credit, Frameline 47
Queer Book Club
The Emperor of Gladness
by Ocean Vuong
…about a young Vietnamese-American man, Hai, who forms an unlikely bond with an elderly, dementia-suffering widow, Grazina, in the fictional town of East Gladness, Connecticut, exploring themes of loneliness, addiction, chosen family, and the search for meaning in modern America.
Queer Book Club
The Emperor of Gladness
by Ocean Vuong
…about a young Vietnamese-American man, Hai, who forms an unlikely bond with an elderly, dementia-suffering widow, Grazina, in the fictional town of East Gladness, Connecticut, exploring themes of loneliness, addiction, chosen family, and the search for meaning in modern America.
Queer Book Club
Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness
by Michael Koresky
Michael Koresky's new book is a fascinating and welcome look at the way that queerness flourished in classic Hollywood, despite (and because of) the era's repressive regime.
Queer Book Club
Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness
by Michael Koresky
Michael Koresky's new book is a fascinating and welcome look at the way that queerness flourished in classic Hollywood, despite (and because of) the era's repressive regime.
Queer Book Club
Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature
by Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
… a book that explores the fluidity, diversity, and non-binary aspects of nature, using examples from fungi, slugs, and other organisms to challenge human-centric views of "normalcy" and "sex". Weaving together memoir, queer theory, and scientific observation, Kaishian connects her own experiences as a queer, neurodivergent person with the "queerness" she finds in the natural world, arguing for a more expansive understanding of life.
Queer Book Club
Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature
by Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
… a book that explores the fluidity, diversity, and non-binary aspects of nature, using examples from fungi, slugs, and other organisms to challenge human-centric views of "normalcy" and "sex". Weaving together memoir, queer theory, and scientific observation, Kaishian connects her own experiences as a queer, neurodivergent person with the "queerness" she finds in the natural world, arguing for a more expansive understanding of life.
Pride Breakfast & Walk
Pride Breakfast & Walk
Join us for one of the highlights of Rossmoor Pride! Each year, over 100 LGBTQ+ residents, allies, families, and friends come together to celebrate visibility, community, and joy by walking around the Creekside Golf Course.
Start the morning at 9:00 AM with a light breakfast in the Fireside Room, then gather on Peacock Plaza at 9:30 AM to begin the walk.
Celebrate Pride, connect with your community, and enjoy this beloved annual tradition!
Pride Kickoff
Pride Kickoff
Start Pride Month with energy and community at our festive kickoff celebration! Join us on Peacock Plaza for music, light refreshments, and a chance to connect with friends—old and new.
Be sure to pick up your Pride Swag Bag (while supplies last) and get ready for a month full of exciting events and celebrations.
Come celebrate, show your Pride, and help us launch an unforgettable month!
Queer Book Club
Baldwin: A Love Story
by Nicholas Boggs
… a major new biography of James Baldwin that focuses on how his personal and romantic relationships shaped his life and work, exploring his connections with mentor Beauford Delaney, lover Lucien Happersberger, collaborator Engin Cezzar, and last love Yoran Cazac.
Queer Book Club
Baldwin: A Love Story
by Nicholas Boggs
… a major new biography of James Baldwin that focuses on how his personal and romantic relationships shaped his life and work, exploring his connections with mentor Beauford Delaney, lover Lucien Happersberger, collaborator Engin Cezzar, and last love Yoran Cazac.
LGBTQ+ Alliance Health Fair
LGBTQ+ Alliance Health Fair
Join us for a day focused on LGBTQ+ Health. Keynote speaker, community tables and breakout sessions. Breakfast and lunch are included and admission is FREE. Register today!
Queer Book Club
The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)
by Rabih Alameddine
A series of nested stories through the eyes of a gay 63-year-old Lebanese philosophy teacher.