May Board Meeting

Due to travel, the May Board of Directors meeting will occur on Tuesday, May 22 at 7PM in the Library instead of the regularly scheduled May 15.  As always, members are welcome to attend.

San Jose Women's Softball League
BINGO Fundraiser (no cash prizes)

Friday, May 18th
6PM at the Center

Food and game packets will be available for purchase.  A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center.  For more information, call (408) 800-2425 or visit www.sjwsoftball.org.

CyberCenter sponsor helps LGBT youth with jobs

The David Bohnett Foundation, the source of the generous donations for our CyberCenter equipment, has been featured in an Advocate article about putting LGBT youth to work.  Please have a read by clicking HERE.

You can learn more about the David Bohnett Foundation via their website.

Meditation at the Center

Meditation with Michael
Mondays, 7-8:30PM

Meditation with Zachiah
Meditation: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays, 7-8:30PM
Class: 4th Thursdays, 7-9PM

Women's Discussion Group (NEW GROUP)
Thursdays, 7:30-9PM at the Center

Come be a part of this new group discussing women's issues and events.

Every Friday Night is Game Night
Meet new friends. Show off your board game skills.  Hang out.

Come join other members of our community for a night of board and card games.

WHEN: Every Friday, 6- 9pm
WHERE: The Billy DeFrank Library
WHO: The LGBT Community and Our Allies

*Many games provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.            

Wednesdays, 4/18 to 5/23 - Quit Smoking Classes
7-8:30PM - Reservations Required

In partnership with Breathe California, San Jose Pride is offering free smoking cessation classes.   For more information, or to reserve a spot, contact Jo-Lynn Otto, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We now have 3 yoga classes at the Center:

Mondays, 7:30-9PM: Trans and allies focused
Wednesdays, 6-7:30PM: "Yoga for Beginners"
Thursdays, 7-8:30PM: Regular class

All classes are free and are run at the Center.  Donations to the Center are appreciated.

2012 Membership Campaign

Our 2012 Membership Campaign is underway.  If you would like to renew your membership or make a donation, please click on the red Donate button on the right side of our home page or go directly to donate.defrank.org.  Click the Read More button below to read the 2011 in Review that was emailed to members and past donors.  If you have any membership questions, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Come join the tradition of weekly BINGO on Wednesday nights. The regular game starts at 7PM.  Early games start around 6:30PM.  The BINGO committee is interested in your feedback.  If you have any comments, questions, or creative ideas, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Do you know how the Billy DeFrank Center is operated?  Most of the people you see managing the Center, answering the phones and writing letters are volunteers. We rely heavily on the support of the community and not just for money: volunteerism is what keeps us going, and we need your help -- we are looking for talent at every level!  If you are interested in devoting some of your time and effort to the future of your LGBT Community Center, please go to the Volunteer Center tab and fill out the Volunteer Application. We would love to have you!