Each month we gather to provide support, share information, and connect families with others navigating gender with their children. For safety and confidentiality, we meet in private locations in the Indianapolis area after vetting members.
🦎Is your child gender creative?
🦎Would you like to meet other parents and have a safe, welcoming place where you child can relax and be themself?
🦎Do you have questions about navigating schools? Healthcare? Legal issues?
Join us for casual group meetings where we can connect you with others and with resources to help you on your way.
Contact us for more information and an invitation.
When:
Meetings are held on the fourth* Sunday of every month. Please RSVP to the Punchbowl invitation sent via email to get the details. New members, contact us here to receive an invitation. Once you are on the list, you will continue to receive monthly invitations as long as you like.
GEKCO Gatherings 1-3 pm
Punchbowl invitation will give vetted members the details, including location.
The whole family is invited: parents, siblings, grands, et al.
Family time for the first half hour or so
Supervised kid activities while the adults meet privately for the last part of the meeting
*Exceptions will be noted on the website and Facebook page.
Beach, Baby!
Whether you are going to the beach in reality or in your dreams, come imagine fun in the sun with us on Sunday.
February Pajama Party!
Come bask in the welcoming warmth of friends in your coziest pjs. Bring your favorite stuffie, if you like, and snuggle in. We are here for you in good times and the challenging ones we face now. Be refreshed and re-energized.
2025 Meeting Schedule
Come get connected with resources and other families. Contact us to get started at gekcomama@gmail.com.
November
*NOTE NEW DATE: November 17 (to avoid Thanksgiving week)
In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, we are making a quilt square to express Trans Joy! What does that mean to you and your family? What does that look like? We will provide art supplies and ideas to help you make your square.
At the same meeting, we will host a Kid Clothing Swap. Bring outgrown or no longer needed items and “shop” our closet! Great way to get ready for the change in seasons.
September Happy 9th Birthday, GEKCO!!
Wow! We're turning nine, and you are invited to our party! Play some games, win some prizes, and have some fun with old and new friends. We'll provide cupcakes, including gluten free. Everyone takes home a goody bag. The parent meeting will be a bit shorter because of the festivities. Let us know how many of you are coming by responding to the invitation.
July
Time for our annual Ice Cream Social! Join us for frozen treats and fun with friends, old and new.
GEKCO Pride!
June is Pride month. We’re so happy you’re here. Come and show your true colors and party Proud with your friends!
GEKCO 500!
NOTE: Earlier date due to Memorial Day Weekend and THE RACE.
Can't believe how quickly the year is zipping by! Zoom on in with your crew to have fun with friends, old and new, in our spacious yard, patio, and activity room. We have plenty to do for everyone, including inside and outside activities. And isn't there some race going on this month at the Speedway? We can race our Hot Wheels or even ourselves!
Spring Forth!
All right, all you Rainbow Unicorns! Toss your manes, kick up your hooves, and join the herd for a spring fling of fun!
Upside Down and Backwards!
Sometimes the world seems topsy turvy. Come celebrate the ridiculous with our own Upside Down and Backwards Day! Wear your clothing inside out. Walk or jump backwards. Can you do a handstand outside? Come join us for silly fun and serious conversation.
Pajama Party!
February can be fun! Come in your pjs, bring your favorite stuffy, and join us for some chilly silliness.
GEKCO New Year
Help us usher in the new year with the energy, wisdom, and positivity of the Dragon. Parents will be updated on the latest challenges from the Statehouse and calls to action, and the kids will enjoy new year’s crafts and activities. Join us!
cozy holidays
Come inside for crafts, games, and fun with friends, whatever the weather. We’ll warm your hearts. Special date because of the holidays. January will resume meetings on the fourth Sundays of the month.
Science Sunday, November 19!
Happy fall! Join us for science demonstrations and activities with real scientist friends on a special date because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
GEKCO Book Fair!
There is a lot of extremist activity regarding books lately. They’ve demanded that books be reshelved, removed, and even banned from classrooms and libraries. Let’s make our own stand about books and information sharing. October is national book month, as well as LGBTQ history month. What better time to share titles of books about the gender journey that have been helpful to you: for kids, teens, and caregivers. Bring a list of your favorite books and any physical copies you have to share with us. One of the best perks of a free society is the free exchange of ideas and information. Let’s do it!
In addition, bring a book or two to share in our second annual Book Exchange! Bring one, take one! I hope every family can take home a new or gently used book or two. We’ll have a few extra, so don’t worry.
Looking forward to sharing more info and resources with each other at our annual Book Fair!
Ice Cream Social!
It’s that time of year again: our annual Ice Cream Social! Dairy-, nut-, and gluten-free options will also be available. Come join us!
Vroom!
April showers bring May flowers…and the Indy 500! Flora, fun, and games await you at our next gathering. (Note: this is the THIRD Sunday of the month instead of the usual fourth Sunday because of the holiday weekend.)
Love Your Mother...Earth
Ooh! Spring is springing forth! Abundance is all around us. The air is fresh, trees are beginning to leaf out, and there is promise on the breeze. Nature sustains us. Restores us. Heals us. What can we do for her? What can we discover? Join us as we honor and enjoy Mother Earth, our home.
Parents, we've recently had some devastating news about care for our kids in this state. Please join us to discuss what it all means and what we can do going forward. We need community at times like this. We are here for you.
Beach Party!
It is Spring Break time, so join us as we “go” to the beach and celebrate with sunny fun! Feel free to wear some tropical themed togs, including hats, visors, sunglasses…but leave the bathing suits at home.
Pajama Party!
Cozy time! Wear your pjs, bring your teddy and a favorite book or blanket and turn a regular Sunday into Pajama Party day!
Happy New Year!
Help us usher in the new year with wisdom, power, and good luck! Caregivers will be updated on the latest challenges from the Statehouse and calls to action. Kids will enjoy new year’s crafts and activities. Join us!
Thankful
We are grateful for our connections to each other and the camaraderie we share. Join us for our November meeting with old and new friends.
Book Fair!
October is national book month, as well as LGBTQ history month. What better time to share titles of books about the gender journey that have been helpful to you: for kids, teens, and caregivers. So bring a list of your favorite books and any physical copies you have to share with us. We’ll have at least one special guest who will join us to share her expertise.
In addition, bring a book or two to share in our first ever Book Exchange! Bring one, take one! I hope every family can take home a new or gently used book or two. We’ll have a few extra, so don’t worry.
Looking forward to sharing more info and resources and starting a new GEKCO tradition. See you the 23rd!
Happy birthday, GEKCO!
Wow! Can’t believe we are seven years old! Come party with us as we celebrate with food and fun!