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Join us for an empowering workshop designed specifically for queer, disabled, and non-monogamous individuals to learn how to create an advanced directive, facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker.

What is an Advanced Directive?

This essential document ensures that your healthcare wishes are honored, even if you're unable to communicate them yourself. In California, having an advanced directive is especially important, as it grants you the legal power to designate who makes medical decisions on your behalf—allowing you to protect your chosen family and ensure your values are respected.

What to Expect:

- A supportive and inclusive environment

- Expert guidance on completing an advanced directive

- Opportunities to ask questions and share experiences

- Resources tailored to the needs of queer, disabled, and non-monogamous individuals

- Unstructured time to work on your advanced directive solo or with partners, friends, caregivers, etc.

In this free-flowing workshop ("office hours"), we'll guide you through the process step-by-step, offering practical advice and addressing unique concerns that often arise within our communities. Whether you're looking to safeguard your autonomy, ensure your partners have a say in your care, or simply want to be prepared for the unexpected, this workshop is for you.

Tickets are donation-based to compensate our professional volunteers for their time. We recommend $10, but please select the option that is best for you and your circumstances.

Details:

• Date: Sunday, September 22nd, 2024

• Time: 3:00-6:00 PM

• Where: At Ease Brewing Company

• Cost: Tickets are donation-based. We recommend $10, but please select the option that is best for you and your circumstances.

• Tickets will also be available at the door.

• You can bring your own food into the brewery.

• Non-alcoholic Options are available.

• Bathrooms are all-gender.

• Accessibility: ADA accessible.

• Inclusivity: This event was made with our queer, disabled, and non-monogamous folks in mind, but is open to all!

About the Facilitators:

Rachel Poppers (she/her), LCSW, ACHP-SW, is a hospice social worker originally from Sacramento. After spending 12 years in Texas, Rachel moved home to be closer to family. For fun, Rachel enjoys reading (audiobooks count!), being outside (yoga in the park anyone?), and spending time with family and friends.

Cady Moore (she/her), MPH, CSE, is an AASECT-certified sexuality educator and coach who empowers people to live their most pleasurable lives. She is dedicated to perpetuating healthy and positive messages about sexuality and self-worth, and she specializes in vulvovaginal wellness, menstrual health, pleasure exploration and communication, and non-monogamous dating and relationships. For nearly a decade, Cady has been teaching groups of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds. Cady spends her free time reading fantasy novels, painting, and caring for her ball python named Lilith, two cats, and 92 plants (and counting). Follow Cady at @ageofsexploration.

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Join us for a night of Sex Trivia at Mattie Groves Brewery, hosted by local sex educator Cady Moore.

Whether you're a trivia enthusiast or just curious about sexual health, this event is for you! Test your knowledge about all things sex, relationships, and health in a fun and inclusive environment.

Trivia teams consist of up to 6 people. You can bring your friends and make your own team, or show up and join/create a team on the spot! All identities and backgrounds are welcome. Trivia questions cover a wide variety of sex and sexuality-related topics, so get ready to challenge yourself, learn something new, and have a good time. There will be PRIZES for the winning teams!

Tickets are donation-based. We recommend $10, but please select the option that is best for you and your circumstances.

Donation information: All proceeds will be donated to SWOP Sacramento. The Sex Workers Outreach Project- Sacramento is a California State social justice network dedicated to reducing harm, improving healthcare, and upholding both the civil and human rights of sex workers and their communities.

Agenda:

At promptly 7:00pm we will do a short introduction and explain the rules before diving into TRIVIA! There will be six rounds, with an intermission after the third round.

Details:

• Date: Thursday, September 12th, 2024

• Time: 7:00-9:00 PM

• Where: Mattie Groves Brewery

• Cost: Tickets are donation-based. We recommend $10, but please select the option that is best for you and your circumstances.

• Tickets will also be available at the door.

• You can bring your own food into the brewery or order from Old Soul.

• Non-alcoholic Options are available.

• Bathrooms are all-gender.

• Accessibility: ADA accessible.

• Note that most trivia questions will be read aloud, and some will appear in a pictured/drawn format. At least one member of each team must be able to provide written responses to trivia questions.

• Inclusivity: We will do our best to make trivia questions inclusive of all bodies and sexualities, but we acknowledge that we will not be able to provide accurate or nuanced representations of every experience. Thank you for understanding.

About the Facilitator:

Cady Moore (she/her) is an AASECT-certified sexuality educator and coach who empowers people to live their most pleasurable lives. She is dedicated to perpetuating healthy and positive messages about sexuality and self-worth, and she specializes in vulvovaginal wellness, menstrual health, pleasure exploration and communication, and non-monogamous dating and relationships. For nearly a decade, Cady has been teaching groups of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds. Cady spends her free time reading fantasy novels, painting, and caring for her ball python named Lilith, two cats, and 92 plants (and counting). Follow Cady at @ageofsexploration.

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This 90-minute course delves into the rich and complex history of sex workers, exploring their evolution, current state, and the various legal frameworks that shape their lives. We will examine the Nordic model, the decriminalization of sex work, and the impact of FOSTA-SESTA on the industry. Additionally, we will highlight the crucial role sex workers have played as advocates for their rights and the rights of marginalized communities.

Who is this class for?
This course is designed for individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of the sex industry, including:

• Sex workers and industry professionals seeking to contextualize their experiences and advocate for their rights.

• Activists and advocates working on issues related to gender, sexuality, and human rights.

• Researchers and students interested in exploring the complexities of sex work and its intersections with law, policy, and society.

• Healthcare and social service providers working with sex worker populations or seeking to improve their services.

• General audience members who are curious about the history and contemporary issues surrounding sex work.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the historical context of sex work including its ancient roots, the impact of colonialism and imperialism, and the rise of modern sex work.

2. Identify the diverse range of individuals who engage in sex work, including their motivations, challenges, and experiences.

3. Analyze the Nordic model and its implications, including its effects on sex workers, clients, and the broader community.

4. Explain the concept of decriminalization and its benefits, including improved health and safety outcomes, reduced violence, and enhanced human rights.

5. Discuss the impact of FOSTA-SESTA on the sex industry, including its effects on online platforms, sex workers, and the fight against human trafficking.

6. Recognize the crucial role sex workers have played as advocates, including their contributions to the LGBTQ+ rights movement, feminist activism, and harm reduction initiatives.

AASECT Categories:

• Core Knowledge Area: C. Socio-cultural, familial factors (e.g., ethnicity, culture, religion, spirituality, socioeconomic status, family values) in relation to sexual values and behaviors.

• Core Knowledge Area: F. Diversities in sexual expression and lifestyles including, but not limited to, polyamory, swinging, BDSM and tantra.

• Core Knowledge Area: H. Health/medical factors that may influence sexuality including, but not limited to, illness, disability, drugs, mental health, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy termination, contraception, fertility, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infection, other infections, sexual trauma, injury and safer sex practices.

• Core Knowledge Area: K. Cyber sexuality and social media.

This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and each session is approved for 1.5 CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. However, completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact Lilith@LilithFoxx.com.

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🌈✂️ Get ready to unleash your creativity at our Queer Craft Night Social Mixer! 🍻 Join us at At Ease Brewing Company on August 25th from 3-6pm for an inclusive evening of crafting and connecting with other queer folks. Bring your artistic spirit and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere where you can make new friends, share stories, and craft together. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome. Let's craft and chat over a delicious brew (or a hop water!). See you there!

This month, we are inviting a guest artist, Clay with Yourself, to make some super cute vulva magnets with us! Limited capacity will be available for BYO craft supply guests, and we will ask for a $10 donation for those who wish to BYO.

For those who wish to make magnets, we are requesting a $15-25 donation to cover supplies and our guest artists' time.

Details:

• Date: Sunday, August 25th, 2024

• Time: 3:00 - 6:00pm

• Where: At Ease Brewing Company (1825 I Street Sacramento, CA 95811)

• Cost: Tickets are on a Pay-What-You-Can basis. We recommend a $10 donation for guests bringing their own supplies and $15-25 for guests wishing to make magnets.

• Tickets will also be available at the door.

• You can bring your own food into the brewery.

• There are non-alcoholic options available (The hop water is delicious!)

• Bathrooms are all-gender.

• Accessibility: ADA accessible.

• Inclusivity: Hotties & Hops is an event designed with queer women, non-binary, and trans folx in mind but is open to all who are there to have a good time. We appreciate you holding space for our community and look forward to having an amazing time with you all!