TMen

Location:

Hosmer Library
347 East 36th Street
Minneapolis MN 55408

The topic this month is "What's on your mind? What do you want for the group? Getting to know each other."

TMen meetings are peer-facilitated and designed to provide each other support and socializing on our own terms.

So that everyone can attend please refrain from wearing cologne or other scented products.

Sunday August 23 2009, 4:00 – 9:00 pm
Hidden Falls Regional Park Picnic Shelter
1415 Mississippi Blvd S – North Entrance
Saint Paul MN 55116

Saturday July 11 2009, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Hosmer Branch Library lower level meeting room
3457 E. 36th St
Minneapolis MN 55408

Whether you are just starting to question gender, transitioning, or simply wanting to talk to someone who “gets it”, you’re welcome to join us. There will be handouts on various topics, information on local resources, and ample time for questions and conversation. Partners are welcome either independently or with your FTM partners. Afterwards everyone is invited to share a meal and socialize at Jakeeno’s Pizza and Pasta, 3555 Chicago Avenue.

T-Men Meeting (http://www.tmen.net)
Monday January 12th, 2009 - 7pm - 9pm

Topic: Trans-Parenting

if you have experience with parenting as a member of the FtM+/SOFFA community and/or you have begun the process of becoming a parent you are strongly encouraged to attend to share experience and information

This topic is expansive and can cover a range of areas including (but not limited to):

-What does it mean to be Trans and a parent?
- What is involved in transitioning if you have children?

The film Boy I Am was shown at this meeting. The meeting began at FUS but was moved to a members home for the film showing.

The film's website describe it as:

The topic for the last meeting was Anger. Much of the discussion included what typese of situations tend to generate anger as well as tips for dealing with anger. The meeting itself had quite a few people show up and generated an intense discussion.

Here are some good resources for dealing with anger as well as learning to express intense emotions in productive, and safe, ways:

Control Anger an article from the American Psychological Association (APA)

The next TMen meeting is Monday August 11th at 7:00 pm. We will be meeting at the Unitarian Society, 900 Mount Curve Ave.

Many good ideas were generated at this meeting. In general it it looks as though the development of more social spaces was important as well as an expansion of activities that allow people to teach and share skills. The self defense classes have been an excellent example of this and it sounds like this is something people would like to see more of.

The health fair last night was incredible, so many people ... make sure to make it out today. It's fun even to just wander around and score free yummy meals even if you're not into workshops. http://www.mntranshealth.org/