Bonbon Le Bon

Sunday November 2, 6:00PM at the Capitol City Grange:

DEAD CAN DANCE
A Queer Dance Party

presented by Rainbow Bridge Community Center
sponsored by AARP Vermont

Costume contest, light refreshments, DJ, and more!
suggested entrance fee $10 at the door (pay what you can)
all proceeds to benefit RBCC

Non-profit treasurer: "Sorry, there's no receipts."

Fossil phrases like 'hoist by his own petard' are always fun to collect. I just realized that 'even a stopped clock is right twice a day' has become a fossil phrase during my lifetime. I know plenty of kids who have never seen a clock that works that way, except maybe in a movie.

led to happiness. I only came to Austen when I was in my late 20s, but I could understand Marianne's passions as I'd been much like that when I was young. I am currently re-reading this book. I am now 60 and I find Marianne a bit annoying, and her emotional growth towards the end is a relief.

change. They gain some emotional maturity. At the end of the book, that is what Marianne gains. She learns some of it from Elinor. She also finds value in a steadfast, calm heart vs the tempestuous passion of youth. Her happiness wasn't an afterthought. She learned that it wasn't only passion that

be miserable and increase her misery at every opportunity rather than striving to process and come through the other side, the way Elinor did. Yes, W was a bastard but he did love her, she at least had that. One of the great things about Austen's books is how many of her characters learn, grow, and

Marianne's heartbreak was certainly painful and justified. She was very in love and found her love was wanting. I feel Austen is making a very good point about wallowing and feeding one's agony vs making an effort to come out the other side. Marianne nearly killed herself with her determination to

Holy cats, tonight's #StarTrekAdventures session at @rbccvt.org #RPGNight was so Trek and so amazing. My ship's crew are in so much trouble - but not nearly as much as they think they are! I did some threat spends that really hit home and cranked up the tension. So many Traits in play...

YouTube video by ORCA Media All Things LGBTQ Interview Show: Vermont Queer Craft Festival 2025

Our friends at #AllThingsLGBTQ interviewed a bunch of folks at the #QueerArtsFestival, including our own Bonbon. Here's a link taking you direct to that interview, but watch the whole thing, and see our Partner Events calendar for the link to catch them every week!
youtu.be/Jl8SJREXSuc?...

Today at 6pm at the park: join us for Turning Point's vigil and gathering for Overdose Awareness. Then come to Board Game Night tomorrow at 5:30, Queer Writers Group on Wednesday at 5:30, RPG Night on Friday at 5:30, and Magic: the Gathering on Saturday at 3pm.

Craft Club at 10am today and Board Game day at 1pm at RBCC! Later this week, there's TransGuardians on Tues at 5:30, Queer Writers on Wed at 5:30, RPG Night on Fri at 5:30, and on Sunday at 6pm in the park RBCC will be present while Turning Point hosts a vigil and gathering for Overdose Awareness.

Trying my new Ohuhu #coloring markers. Most of them I just pulled out at random and then found a place to use them, no picking or planning. #art #meditation against #anxiety.

Don't forget: Sunday is the day RBCC switches to booked time! You can still drop in during any of our groups and clubs, but otherwise, book time at the Center here: calendly.com/rainbowbridg...

You can also book time for a group, or to just chat with a volunteer online or on the phone!

Folks really really dislike when Black women have an opinion about things. That’s what seven years of having a large social platform has taught me. That and also watching how folks treat other Black gender minorities out here.

Two big events for RBCC this coming Saturday. 10am-4pm RBCC will be at the #QueerArtsFestival at Millstone Hill in Barre: 80+ artist vendors, food, music, art builds, queer history, kids zone, forest trails; all welcome, free entry! And at 3pm is the debut of monthly #MagictheGathering at RBCC!

My #StarTrekAdventures #ttrpg game at @rbccvt.org #RPGNight is back in business after a few weeks off, now exploring a strange alien ship filled with hostile plant life. Adapting to #OpenTable is extra tricky when the CO and XO keep being absent; our chief tactical officer is now acting captain!

RBCC is proud to present a sneak preview screening of Claim The Lane: Becoming Roxy, a VT-made documentary about a VT trans gravel rider, at Barre Social Club. Thu 6/26; doors at 5:30, screening at 6, discussion at 7:15. Snacks and potluck. Best-dressed will win a prize!
www.claimthelanefilm.com

This Saturday! Come to the Capitol City Grange to enjoy some beginner-friendly, family-friendly, queer-friendly Folk Dancing, called and led by some of our own members! It's 10 to noon with a potluck to follow. Suggested donation $10.

Vermont Edition Vermont Edition description

RBCC's Executive Director Heather Ely got to speak at the Barre Social Club as part of a panel discussion for Vermont Edition about building queer community in Central Vermont, and you'll get to listen at noon on Monday June 23 on VPR! www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont...

Join us this weekend and explore all of the talented artists in our community.

We'll be hosting music on our front porch and art inside.
Enjoy this sneak peek of Adele Blaisdell's celebrity monster series and swing by Saturday to see more and chat with the artist herself!

This week at RBCC! Sun 12-4pm 💝 Community Cares Day; Wed 5:30-7:30pm 🖊️ Queer Writers Group and 6:30-8pm 🏳️‍⚧️ Trans/Enby/GNC Support; Thu 10-noon ☕ Queer Coffee Klatch 50+; Fri 5:30-8:30pm 🚀 RPG Night: Star Trek Adventures; and Sat 3-5pm 🎨 Barre Art Hang, with music and art at the Center.

We love our accessibility ramp! But we don't have an electric door opener. No problem! We've installed a doorbell at the top of the ramp, you can ring for assistance with the door and any other mobility help you need. Equal accessibility to the Center (and everywhere else!) is important to us! 👨‍🦽👩‍🦼

We’ve removed the ability to share protest photos on our website to help protect members of the resistance. Photo sharing has also been disabled on this page for the same reason. Your safety is our top priority.

Drag show at #Barre #Pride!

We're here and we're queer at #Barre #Pride! Check @barrepride.bsky.social for the details. Come on down! Drag show at 12:30.

Full details about #Barre #Pride from @barrepride.bsky.social now available! Looking forward to seeing you all there! This year more than ever we need to make a strong showing and prove to the world we're not going anywhere. Bring your umbrella ☔ because it wouldn't be Barre Pride without rain!

This week at the RBCC - it's a light week for our groups because of the big event this week - the Vermont Secretary of State will be at RBCC on Wednesday, don't miss it - and gearing up for Pride Month!

Update: I found another bumblebee in my house and brought her outside for a maple syrup snack

Tomorrow is our Rummage Sale - come visit and get some great deals and learn more about us!

And on Wednesday, the Vermont Secretary of State will be at RBCC. You don't want to miss this! Send your questions and things you want her to address to bonbon@rbccvt.org to make sure they get talked about.