ORCA - Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque

ORCA - Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque ORCA provides a sense of community and advocates for LGBTQ+ elders.

Community does not happen by accident. It takes people willing to show up, listen, and look out for one another. That is...
09/14/2026

Community does not happen by accident. It takes people willing to show up, listen, and look out for one another. That is what ORCA has built here in Albuquerque, and we are grateful for every person who is part of it.

But community only holds together when we look after every generation within it. Many LGBTQ+ seniors face isolation that younger generations rarely see. Family estrangement, the loss of chosen family, and a lack of affirming spaces can leave older adults in our community feeling invisible. ORCA ABQ works to change that through outreach and education across New Mexico.

This is where you come in. Showing up looks different for everyone. It might mean sharing this post, checking in on an elder in your life, or making a donation. A gift of any size moves this work forward and tells our LGBTQ+ seniors that they are seen, valued, and part of this community for good.

Join us. Support ORCA today.
https://tinyurl.com/Support-ORCA

☕ Good coffee, good conversation, good company. That's ORCA Men's Coffee! Every other Wednesday morning, men gather for ...
09/12/2026

☕ Good coffee, good conversation, good company. That's ORCA Men's Coffee!

Every other Wednesday morning, men gather for coffee and conversation. A friendly table where the talk flows as freely as the refills.

🗓️ Every other Wednesday
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Location and exact dates are on our Meetup calendar

New faces are always welcome! If you've been meaning to get out more, meet some new friends, or reconnect with community, this is the easiest first step there is. Just show up and pull up a chair.

Check our Meetup calendar for the exact dates and all the details: https://www.meetup.com/albuquerque-lgbt-elders/

See you Wednesday morning, gentlemen. First smile is on us.

ORCA's roots go back to 2013, when we began as SAGE Albuquerque, a local affiliate of the SAGE National Organization. In...
09/07/2026

ORCA's roots go back to 2013, when we began as SAGE Albuquerque, a local affiliate of the SAGE National Organization. In 2022, we adopted our current name, the Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque, and became a local partner of the newly organized SAGECollab. We remain affiliated with SAGE-USA today. orcaabq.org

Not sure where to turn for LGBTQ+ affirming resources in Albuquerque? ORCA maintains a list of local and national resour...
09/03/2026

Not sure where to turn for LGBTQ+ affirming resources in Albuquerque? ORCA maintains a list of local and national resources for older adults and their families. Find them at orcaabq.org/resources.

09/02/2026

The Board of Directors, the governing body of Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque (ORCA), holds its monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month, August 11th.

ORCA Board meetings are inclusive events that are open to the public via Zoom. You are all very warmly invited to attend!

The ZOOM meeting number is 906 560 9861. There is no Passcode. The link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9065609861?omn=89591456885.

ORCA is entirely volunteer-run, and every contribution goes directly toward supporting LGBTQ+ older adults in Albuquerqu...
08/31/2026

ORCA is entirely volunteer-run, and every contribution goes directly toward supporting LGBTQ+ older adults in Albuquerque. If our work matters to you, consider making a donation through the link in our bio.

🐋 orcaabq.org

08/28/2026

A common misconception about community groups is that they are purely social. pamm meyers's recent discussion with Gordon from ORCA ABQ revealed a much deeper level of support. Beyond potlucks and conversational meetups, Orca provides:

🐋 A dedicated women's group that organizes outings.
🐋 Theater trips for members interested in the arts.
🐋 A discussion group for caregivers supporting people with dementia—a critical resource for a significant and often overlooked challenge.

This multi-faceted approach shows a commitment to meeting the varied needs of its members, from social engagement to essential emotional support.

Discover more at: https://orcaabq.org/


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