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Tabletop Gaming Center
741 New Britain Ave, Newington, CT 06111
Hours of operation:
Monday - Thursday & Saturday: 10am-10pm
Friday: 10am-11pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Plaque Location: At the back counter under the hanging "events" sign.
Cost: $5. You can purchase a $5 credit to store on a gift card for future use, or buy a refreshment or other purchase at the front of the store.
Accessibility: Ground level door, cen open extra wide.
Tech: Wifi available, Electrical outlets available along the wall
Seating: Wide, supportive plush chairs. Wide aisles for mobility devices
Bathrooms: Gendered, multiple stall, accessible
Transportation: Near multiple bus stops, free parking lot, accessible parking
Sensory info: Sound level determined by chatter- no loud music but can get loud, quiet space available outside
Amenities at this venue: Free board game library with entry fee, plenty of tables, sizeable store to purchase games, beverages available in store, food available at locations within walking distance.
Why we chose this location: Long time visible supporter of queer patrons. Has a rainbow logo and has always has a pride flag hanging. long hours and a board game library make this an ideal spot to hang out in casual company.
New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
Hours of operation: Variable, generally 9am-4pm
Plaque Location: not yet available
Cost: free
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible front entrance
Tech: Electrical outlets, you can charge your phone.
Seating: couches, chairs, wide space for mobility devices
Bathrooms: single stall, gender neutral, ADA compliant
Transportation: on a bus stop, near a fast track station, paid street parking
Sensory info: low sound level, a lot of natural light.
Amenities at this venue: Keurig coffee.
Why we chose this location: Dedicated to treating everyone fairly regardless of background. Religious organization that emphasizes undoing the harms caused by Christianity. Focuses on recovery, mental health, meeting folks where they're at.
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Tech: Wifi, Electrical outlets
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Bathrooms: single stall, gendered, accessible
Transportation: bus stop, parkling lot, street parking, accessible parking, paid
Sensory info: sound level, flashing lights, quiet space available
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Tech: Wifi, Electrical outlets
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Bathrooms: single stall, gendered, accessible
Transportation: bus stop, parkling lot, street parking, accessible parking, paid
Sensory info: sound level, flashing lights, quiet space available
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Why we chose this location:
Location name:
Location address:
Hours of operation:
Plaque Location:
Cost:
Accessibility:
Tech: Wifi, Electrical outlets
Seating:
Bathrooms: single stall, gendered, accessible
Transportation: bus stop, parkling lot, street parking, accessible parking, paid
Sensory info: sound level, flashing lights, quiet space available
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Location name:
Location address:
Hours of operation:
Plaque Location:
Cost:
Accessibility:
Tech: Wifi, Electrical outlets
Seating:
Bathrooms: single stall, gendered, accessible
Transportation: bus stop, parkling lot, street parking, accessible parking, paid
Sensory info: sound level, flashing lights, quiet space available
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