Category: Group Meetings

February is usually pretty cold, warm up with some conversation and meeting some new people.

Monday, February 12th at 7:30PM.

This month one of our dads, Ron Elkins, with his Ex-wife Diane, will be sharing their story with the group.

Ron and Diane met on Thursday, Dec 29, 1977 and were married 5 years later. 17 years into their marriage, Ron came to terms that he was gay and came out Diane shortly after. They stayed together for a few years before going through a horrible separation divorce.

It was many years later they met for lunch and the start of mending their relationship began. Since that time, they have rebuilt a friendship, an appreciation and love for one another including Ron’s partner Richard, Diane, her boyfriend, and all of their combined kids and have become one big loving and caring family unit.

Ron and Diane are looking forward to sharing their story with the group.

Center on Halsted, second floor.

The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods on the first floor, if you prefer a less visible entrance to the Center.

After the meeting, if the spirits move us closer to quaffing spirits, we’ll choose a nearby place.

Everything we do focuses on supporting Gay Fathers, from supportive listening, to peer-led focus on the issues of coming out, raising children, growing up gay in a straight world, and building and maintaining healthy, authentic relationships.

April showers are in full force, flowers in May coming soon. Fun, Friends and support is what we’re all about….check-out a meeting!

Monday, April 10th at 7:30PM.

Center on Halsted, second floor.

The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods on the first floor, if you prefer a less visible entrance to the Center.

After the meeting, if the spirits move us closer to quaffing spirits, we’ll choose a nearby place.

Everything we do focuses on supporting Gay Fathers, from supportive listening, to peer-led focus on the issues of coming out, raising children, growing up gay in a straight world, and building and maintaining healthy, authentic relationships.

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day right around the corner. Come join us for a session of fun, fellowship, and discussion.

Monday, February 13th at 7:30PM.

Center on Halsted, second floor.

The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods on the first floor, if you prefer a less visible entrance to the Center.

After the meeting, if the spirits move us closer to quaffing spirits, we’ll choose a nearby place.

Everything we do focuses on supporting Gay Fathers, from supportive listening, to peer-led focus on the issues of coming out, raising children, growing up gay in a straight world, and building and maintaining healthy, authentic relationships.

Come enjoy 90 minutes of camaraderie, support, and lively discussion around the issues that gay fathers uniquely struggle with. From ex-wives to ex-boyfriends to new boyfriends to new ex-boyfriends…  Come share with us. We missed you during the winter!

Monday, May 9th at 7:30PM.

Center on Halsted, second floor.

The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods on the first floor, if you prefer a less visible entrance to the Center.

After the meeting, if the spirits move us closer to quaffing spirits, we’ll choose a nearby place.

Everything we do focuses on supporting Gay Fathers, from supportive listening, to peer-led focus on the issues of coming out, raising children, growing up gay in a straight world, and building and maintaining healthy, authentic relationships.

A volunteer door donation of five dollars helps us pay for this here website, and publicity for our group …

Join us for our Febrary Day-After-SuperBowl monthly meeting!

Come enjoy 90 minutes of camaraderie, support, and lively discussion around the issues that gay fathers uniquely struggle with. From ex-wives to ex-boyfriends to new boyfriends…  Come share with us. We have catching up to do!

David Robbins will lead the meeting, he has some topic discussion creating tool to share with us. It sounds pretty cool.

We will also decide our next “Social Gathering of Fathers,” where and when it will be, etc.  If you can’t make it, drop us an email with any event ideas you are thinking of.

Monday February 8th at 7:30PM.

Center on Halsted, second floor.

The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods on the first floor, if you prefer a less visible entrance to the Center.

After the meeting, if the spirits move us closer to quaffing spirits, we’ll choose a nearby place.

Everything we do focuses on supporting Gay Fathers, from supportive listening, to peer-led focus on the issues of coming out, raising children, growing up gay in a straight world, and building and maintaining healthy, authentic relationships.

A volunteer door donation of five dollars helps us pay for this here website, and publicity for our group …

The first meeting of a new year!

Come join us for 90 minutes of camaraderie, support, and lively discussion around the issues that gay fathers uniquely struggle with. From ex-wives to ex-boyfriends — gay fathers straddle several “worlds” at once.  Come share with us.

We have some cool stuff planned,  Make sure you can make it!

Monday January 11th at 7:30PM.

Center on Halsted, second floor.

The Center is just north of Addison Street, 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods, if you want a less visible entrance to the Center.

Usually around 15 men are there, and afterwards, if the spirits move us closer to spirits, we’ll share some food over a drink afterwards.

Everything we do focuses on supporting Gay Fathers, from supportive listening, to peer-led focus on the issues of coming out, raising children, growing up gay in a straight world, and building and maintaining healthy, authentic relationships.

A volunteer door donation of five dollars helps us pay for this here website, and publicity for our group …

Come join us for 90 minutes of camaraderie, support, and lively discussion around the issues that gay fathers uniquely struggle with. From ex-wives to ex-boyfriends — gay fathers straddle several “worlds” at once.  Come share with us.

We have some cool stuff planned,  Make sure you can make it!

Monday Nov 16 at 7:30PM till 9PM.

Center on Halsted, second floor.

The Center is just north of Addison Street, 3658 N Halsted St.

Usually around 15 men are there, and afterwards, if the spirits move us closer to spirits, we’ll share some food over a drink afterwards.

Everything we do focuses on supporting Gay Fathers, from supportive listening, to peer-led focus on the issues of coming out, raising children, growing up gay in a straight world, and building and maintaining healthy, authentic relationships.

A volunteer door donation of five dollars helps us pay for this here website, and publicity for our group …

Our meeting before Thanksgiving — We have some cool stuff planned,  Make sure you can make it!

Monday Nov 9 at 7:30PM till 9PM.

Center on Halsted, second floor.

The Center is just north of Addison Street, 3658 N Halsted St.

Come “discover” the Gay Fathers of Greater Chicago monthly meeting, Monday October 12th at 7:30 PM.

This month, we’ll workshop some ideas discussed in “The Velvet Rage: Growing Up Gay in a Straight World,” by Alan Downs.

Our monthly meetings involve a presentation or workshop from a psychological professional, or member-led small group discussions. Always active, open, friendly meetings where men can share with other men who understand their situations.

Usually around 15 men are there, and afterwards, if the spirits move us closer to spirits, we’ll share some food over a drink afterwards.

Everything we do focuses on supporting Gay Fathers, from supportive listening, to peer-led focus on the issues of coming out, children, growing up gay in a straight world, and building and maintaining healthy authentic relationships.

A volunteer door donation of five dollars helps us pay for this here website, and publicity for our group …