OutCenter Southwest Michigan

Southwest Michigan's community center for LGBTQ+ people, families, and allies.

[OutCenter Southwest Michigan @theoutcenter]

We are building out our Resource Referral List, which is a list of organizations in our area that is welcoming and affirming to LGBTQ+ staff and customers! We use this list for our Drop in Center and it will be hosted on our website. Check out here: https://t.co/2p6CLw0Ty0

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We are so excited for December's Book Chat!
On December 21st we will be joined by author MK Czerwiec as we discuss her graphic novel "Taking Turns: Stories from HIV/AIDS Care Unit 371"

We hope to see you there!

[OutCenter Southwest Michigan @theoutcenter]

It’s #GivingTuesday! Today, we’re looking to raise $2,500 to support LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies in Southwest Michigan. Your support makes this work possible!

To donate to the OutCenter, or set up recurring giving, click here: https://t.co/e6pa870TeQ

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Today we honor and remember the transgender lives lost this year. It is important that we continue to advocate for trans rights and build affirming communities across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

https://t.co/YlU0SVzWkw

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This Saturday at 6pm!

Elder Chats are a space for LGBTQ+ people 50 years or older to find community and support among peers🏳️‍🌈

[OutCenter Southwest Michigan @theoutcenter]

We all know that sometimes the holidays can be a bit of a drag... So come celebrate with us on Dec 7th! We will be joined by the fabulous Kimberly Summer, Boy J, Kenya J. Sanchez, and Kara Mel D’Ville for an evening of yuletide fun and queer joy.

Tickets: https://t.co/wRaipZ15Zc

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OutCenter is proud to support State Rep. McFall’s proposed bill to require health insurance providers in MI to cover PrEP as a preventative care service.

If you would like to help ensure this bill becomes law, contact your state rep! https://t.co/RD1RnWrSR1

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Tickets on sale now!

Celebrate the holiday season with us on December 7th at The Livery! We will be joined by the fabulous Kimberly Summer, Boy J, Kenya J. Sanchez, and Kara Mel D’Ville for an evening of yuletide fun and queer joy.

https://t.co/wRaipZ1DOK

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Molina Healthcare would like to hear from members of the LGBTQ+ community who are willing to share their perspectives on the needs of the community and barriers to healthcare.

For more information, call [phone] or email [email protected].

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We are so excited for Boys and Girls Club's Trick or Treat event tomorrow!

Drop In Center will close at 4:30, we hope to see you there! 🍬🎃🍫

[OutCenter Southwest Michigan @theoutcenter]

Join us for our spooky Book Chat tomorrow at 6pm!

This month we will be talking about Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu. Carmilla is a saphic, gothic vampire novella and is credited with being the inspiration for Dracula.

We hope to see you there! 🧛‍♂️🧛‍♀️🦇🐈‍⬛

[OutCenter Southwest Michigan @theoutcenter]

This Saturday at 6pm!

Elder Chats are a space for LGBTQ+ people 50 years or older to find community and support among peers🏳️‍🌈

[OutCenter Southwest Michigan @theoutcenter]

We are so incredibly excited to be partnering with Sarett Nature Center on these events!

Join us on October 21st at 1pm for our first ever Lavender Adventurers event! The hike is free for all Sarett members and $5 for non-members.

We can't wait to see you on the trails! 🥾🍂

[OutCenter Southwest Michigan @theoutcenter]

Check out our most recent article about understanding pronouns to learn more about how you can support the LGBTQ+ people in your life!

https://t.co/PmsyOmywDQ

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Tomorrow at 6pm! Faith Chats is an interfaith discussion group where we talk about faith, spirituality, and how it relates to queer experiences. This months topic will be "Heritage" where we will discuss how the past can affect us today.

We hope to see you there!

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OutCenter Socials are back! At 6pm on Tuesday, October 3rd, we will be meeting at The Community Taproom located in The Market in St. Joe.

We'll be in the upstairs balcony with the tabletop pride flag. We hope to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈

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Our next Book Chat will be on October 19th at 6pm. We will be reading Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu, the original vampire story that inspired Dracula, just in time for Halloween!🧛‍♀️���‍♂️

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Reminder! This Thursday, September 21st, is our monthly Book Chat! We will be discussing "The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle" by Matt Cain.

If you have any questions, or would like to know more, please send us a message here or via email at [email protected]!

[OutCenter Southwest Michigan @theoutcenter]

We need your help! Join us Sept. 29th, to thank legislators for protecting LGBTQ+ youth from conversion "therapy."

Sign up at: https://t.co/bg8a6UhyLl

[OutCenter Southwest Michigan @theoutcenter]

Next Thursday is our monthly Book Chat! This month we will be discussing "The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle" by Matt Cain.

Book Chat will be at the OutCenter on Thursday, September 21st, at 6pm.

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TONIGHT: Join us for Writers Chat at the OutCenter at 6pm ✍️🏳️‍🌈

We look forward to seeing you there!