Social Groups
ShoutOUT
ShoutOUT is for youth in grades 5-8. The group meets each month on the LAST FRIDAY of each month from 5:30-7:30 PM at Centre LGBT+ The group features activities to learn leadership, advocacy for self and others, community service, snacks, and of course plenty of fun and socializing! If you wish your child to join the group please CLICK HERE to register. Cat and Dempsey are ShoutOUT’s facilitators and encourage you to reach out anytime with questions or just to get to know them! info@centrelgbtqa.org
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Teen Group (Grades 9-12)
Teens: Bring your friends, bring your ideas and passions – this space is for you!
The Teen Group (name to be decided together) is for teens in 9th-12th grade from the State College and surrounding communities. The group meets on the third Saturday of each month from 1:00-3:00pm at Centre LGBT+. Each gathering will include time to socialize, build community, develop a sense of belonging, and engage in activism and projects that matter to the youth’s local community. Based on interests and availability, guest speakers will be invited to guide and inspire through a variety of creative processes. For more information contact Boni@centrelgbtqa.org or Carmen@centrelgbtqa.org and parents you can register your child online by clicking: REGISTER HERE.
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PRIDE IN PROGRESS
An alcohol free social group for ages 18 - 25
Meetings are held the SECOND Friday of each month from 7-8PM at Centre LGBT+ 204 E Calder Way Suite 304 in the community room. Description: This is a social group for LGBTQ+ young adults to connect and engage in various community-building events and activities. Our meetings, called "Rainbow Rendezvous", will include movie nights, arts and crafts, and celebrations for pride visibility days. To contact the group facilitators: Logan, logan@centrelgbtqa.org or Teja, teja@centrelgbtqa.org
LGBT+ Golden Group
A social group for LGBT+ seniors 55+
The group meets on the first Friday of each month at 11AM at Centre LGBT+. For more information please email the group facilitators (Glenda and George) at goldengroup@centrelgbtqa.org
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Spectrum
Spectrum is a group of LGBT+ adults (21-35) that aims to provide a safe space for its members to build support and organize events. Spectrum events are planned collaboratively.
For more information please contact the group’s facilitators Frankie Urrutia-Smith at frankie.urrutiasmith@gmail.com
Queer Families
Creating community connections with queer parents and their children and families with queer children by engaging in family-friendly activities in and around Centre County. This group that meets on the last Saturday of each month and events are planned as a group. For more information please contact El at el@centrelgbtqa.org or Danielle at danielle.crowe@gmail.com
Sapphic/Queer Group
4th Wednesday of each month 7-9PM at various locations.
A multigenerational social group for women-loving-women (WLW)-identifying people in the State College area! This group is bi-friendly and trans-friendly and invites folks of all ages to come together and relate through social activities ranging from laidback hangouts like crafting, coffee, or album listening, to hikes, museum visits, dinners, drinks, or local event meetups. If you have any questions or would like to attend the group’s events , please reach out to sapphic-queer@centrelgbtqa.org for more information.