Discover the Magic of Belonging & Connection
Gay & Bisexual Men's Discussion Group (in Person)
Fall Group • September - October 2025 •
If You Want To...
Build New Friendships and Connections
Practice Communicating and Listening to Others
Improve Your Relationship Skills With Everyone
Build Confidence to be More of Your Authentic Self
Strengthen Your Support Network in the Local LGBTQ+ Community
The Next Men's Group is Now Open For Registration
• Mondays •
09/08 - 10/13/2025
• 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM •
In-Person Weekly Discussion Group for Local SF Men
If you're a gay or bi-sexual man looking for meaningful connections and want to connect more intimately with other men in person, outside the bar scene or online. Then, (GCC) Gay Community Circles is the men's discussion group designed just for you.
Our six-week program provides insightful and life-changing topics, new ways to finally connect with other queer men on a much more deeper, meaningful level.
During each weekly gathering, we'll practice effective ways to communicate, share our stories, and learn how to move past our comfort zones to build rewarding relationships.
You'll discover how to break down your emotional barriers, develop trust, and reduce social insecurities so that you can have fun being yourself and connecting with other gay/bisexual men.
Relationships are essential to living a successful life, however you define it. It's time to start investing in yourself and taking charge of your social life. All the skills you learn during the group can be applied in all social situations.
Over the course of our six-week program, you'll establish meaningful connections and acquire invaluable social skills that will revolutionize your interactions with others, enhancing your personal and professional life.
Take control of your social life now - sign up for our men's group today! With our unique and powerful social program, you'll learn to reduce social anxieties while building meaningful new male friendships.
Take the first step and join us today. Move past your limitations to improve your ability to socialize, connect, and build new relationships.
Weekly Discussion Topics
01 • Building Community & Connection • Belonging • Challenges • Self-Awareness
02 • Growing Up Queer & Coming Out • Discovery • Self-Acceptance • Homophobia
03 • Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing • Self-Esteem • Vitality-Virility • Longevity
04 • Passion, Sex & Pleasure • Judgement • Self-Confidence • Vulnerability
05 • Mystery Night/Guest • ? ? ? Topic to Be Disclosed
06 • Maturity & Wisdom • Freedom • Wisdom • Self-Respect • Growing Older
GCC Participants
"Beyond hearing, but learning to really listen to the souls of other gay men is a precious gift that produces brotherly love and a level of intimacy that I've never experienced in any other gay setting."
Ronald Cole
Sacramento, CA
"The men in my group were exceptional. Ages ranged from 29 to 70, and my experience was beyond anything I anticipated. I felt a level of caring and connection that I can only describe as being loved for who I really am, warts and all."
Henry B. Vilgas
Walnut Creek, CA
"I've attended many social groups in San Francisco over the years to build new connections with queer men in my community. Gay Community Circles was the most effective hands-down. My partner and I didn't want the six-week program to end. Michaiel is passionate about building community and has monthly social gatherings to keep us all connected and having fun, even after the official group has ended. That is exactly what my partner and I were looking for and would highly recommend it.”
Clark Freshman
San Francisco, CA (Castro)
"Michaiel's presence in the world demonstrates the lost art of compassion with its profound wisdom."
- Michael Cronin, London England
Michaiel Patrick Bovenes
Michaiel has a passion for helping gay men uncover and unlock their inner potential. With his expertise in understanding the body-mind connection, and his 30+ years coaching experience as a MBSR mindfulness facilitator and metaphysical teacher, he helps restore gay men's confidence and self-esteem. Connect at www.Michaiel.com
FAQ • Gay Community Circles •
REFUND POLICY: If you attend the first gathering and decide that it isn't for you, then we guarantee a refund - no questions asked. Come join us and experience the benefits for yourself! We hope to see you soon. We plan on having a group each quarter.
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