Welcoming Life's Third Act
Aging in rural LGBTQIA+ communities poses unique opportunities and challenges. We seek to leverage the power of community by connecting community members and area service partners. We believe that our community is strongest when we stand together.
Current Programs
Rainbow Inspiration
Hear their Story. Learn Their Journey. Be Inspired. A series of spotlights on our LGBTQ community leaders and influencers. Sponsored by AARP NC Mountain Region and Blue Ridge Pride, Generation Plus.
Pride Time
In this time of social distance and difficult connections, Generation Plus Pride Time hosts a fun and supportive hour of community. Join us (every 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 pm) as we converse, laugh, and share with members of the LGBTQ+ community from around the region. Register in advance for this meeting. Register
Series in Development
- Lunch and Learn: These lunches will cover a variety of topics. Includes lunch. More information coming soon.
- Social Time: These events will be relaxed, and focused on social interaction and light entertainment.
Gen Plus News
Memorial Service for Ron Lambe, a memoirist for the WNC LGBTQ Community
We lost a pillar of the community during pride month. Ron Lambe, age 85, of Ashville, NC died on June 14 at the VA Hospice in Asheville NC.
Elder? Who me?
The month of May is a time, designated by President Kennedy, to recognize our elders. And according to sources I qualify as an elder. And honestly, I do not like that. When I was growing up, we were told to respect our elders. To me that meant old people. What defined old people was not clear to me as a
All The Lonely People
APRIL 27 All the Lonely People: Easing loneliness and isolation for those we serve and the people we love April 27th, 6:30 – 8:00 PM bit.ly/aarplonely0427 In this fascinating program that will offer intimate access to people documenting their struggles to overcome chronic loneliness, join AARP and Blue Ridge Pride as we explore how isolation and loneliness impact our own
Creating a Sense of Community with Generation Plus
Creating a sense of community, clearing up 2020 General Election confusion, protecting our mental health in the winter months, these are a few of the many topics covered with Blue Ridge Pride’s Generation Plus Program. It is a program designed to enrich the lives of LGBTQ+ adults in Western North Carolina who are living life’s third act, the years beyond
