Aging with Pride (36 Articles with 28,488 total views)
News and events for Aging with Pride, an organization of senior LGBT+ members and allies, develops and sponsors social/recreational and educational events to promote healthy leisure activities, community and an active, enjoyable lifestyle.
December, 2024
Saving Our LGBTQA+ History In NWPA
Many LGBTQA+ people live in Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania. We have our friends, our families, and our social groups. We also experience many of the same problems social isolation, physical and mental health issues, poverty, and housing. But we do lack one very important thing in our communitya record of our lives and our community over time, a community-based archive that brings us all together to celebrate our similarities and our differences and to ensure that our stories, our culture is not forgotten or overlooked in the history of Erie and Northwestern Pennsylvania. There are LGBTQA+ Archives throughout the United States and here in Pennsylvania including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg.
November, 2024
Aging With Pride Dinner at Thai Taste Cuisine
On September 26, Aging With Pride had their monthly dinner at Thai Taste Cuisine, 35 Peninsula Drv, Erie, PA. Aging With Pride dinners are usually on the last Thursday of the month, but October and November this year will be one week earlier because of Halloween and Thanksgiving. The next dinner will be on October 24 at Valerio's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, 724 Powell Ave, Erie PA. In addition to monthly dinners, Aging With Pride meets twice a month for planning and discussion, as well as a book club on the third Saturday of the month and a game night on the second Wednesday of the month.
Aging With Pride Presentation on Medicare
Ronald Crist, Medicare Specialist for HUB International, Inc., came to Aging With Pride's September 22, 2024, meeting at Lake Erie Counseling to present information on options for coverage and answer questions. The meeting was well-attended, and everyone was thankful for the helpful info.
October, 2024
Aging With Pride Dinner at BrewErie at Union Station
On August 29th, Aging With Pride had their monthly dinner at The Brewerie at Union Station, 123 W 14th St, Erie, PA. Aging With Pride dinners are usually on the last Thursday of the month. The next dinner will be on September 26 at Thai Taste Cuisine, 35 Peninsula Drv, Erie, PA. In addition to monthly dinners, Aging With Pride meets twice a month for planning and discussion, as well as a book club on the third Saturday of the month and a game night on the second Wednesday of the month.
Aging With Pride Members Volunteer with Voices for Independence No Limits Field Day
Several Aging With Pride (AWP) members assisted with the Voices for Independence No Limits field day on August 24th. Members distributed water and snacks and helped with the kettlebell event. For more on Voices for Independence, see https://www.vficil.org/
Aging With Pride Trip to Science Museum Is Canceled
Please note that the Aging With Pride trip to The Carnegie Science Museum in Pittsburgh that was originally scheduled for this Saturday, September 14, has been canceled. It will be rescheduled for a date to be determined later.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month in Erie!
LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, as well as the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high school history teacher Rodney Wilson. LGBT History Month provides role models, builds community, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. As of 2022, LGBT History Month is a month-long celebration specific to Australia, Canada, Cuba, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States.
September, 2024
Aging With Pride Dinner at Wooden Ladle
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Aging With Pride met for their monthly dinner at Wooden Ladle, 4753 West Lake Road, Erie, PA. The restaurant was very welcoming and even had balloons with the group's initials and rainbow decorations by the table. The food was excellent! The group usually goes out for dinner together on the last Thursday of each month at a different restaurant.
August, 2024
Aging With Pride Dinner at Primanti Bros
Aging With Pride held its monthly dinner on June 27 at Primati Bros in the Millcreek Mall. The event was also a fundraiser, with a percentage of the bill going to the organization. Aging With Pride gets together for a monthly dinner at a different area restaurant each month. In addition, the group also has a variety of social opportunities for LGBTQ+ seniors in the area. Check them out on Facebook or at https://www.agingwithprideerie.org
Aging with Pride Pampered Chef Fundraiser
The local Aging with Pride group is doing a Fundraiser with Pampered Chef. Anyone can make a Pampered Chef purchase using the following link, and Pampered Chef will donate 30% of the sales to Aging with Pride (Erie). Orders must be placed by Thursday, August 29, 2024. The Online Order Link is www.pamperedchef.com/party/agingwithpride
Guest speaker on Medicare for Sep 22 Aging With Pride meeting
Enrolling in Medicare or making changes during open enrollment can be a challenge. Ron Crist, a Medicare Specialist with HUB International, will be our guest speaker on September 22nd at 1 PM. Ron has a lot of experience and has advised many on making choices without a bias toward one company/plan or another. If you are interested and not routinely in attendance but plan to come, RSVP to kemlynb@gmail.com. We hope this will be welcome information for all of us Aging with Pride.
July, 2024
Aging With Pride Dinner at Underdog BBQ
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, Aging With Pride held its annual monthly dinner at Underdog BBQ, 2714 W 8th St, Erie, PA. Aging With Pride dinners are on the last Thursday of each month at 6 PM at area restaurants. Additionally, Aging With Pride hosts a book club the third Saturday of the month at Werner Books, planning meetings twice a month, and other social and educational events.
June, 2024
Aging With Pride Fundraiser on June 27
Enjoy a great meal and help support Aging With Pride activities. Dine at Primanti Bros. at the Millcreek Mall on Thursday, June 27th, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and 20% of your check will be donated to Aging With Pride. Visit AgingWithPrideErie.org/support/ and click on the link for the event flier or download it directly at https://agingwithprideerie.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/awp-primanti-flyer.pdf, which you must show at the restaurant. You may either show the flier on your phone or print a copy to take with you. In conjunction with this event, Aging With Pride will host their monthly social that evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and all are welcome to attend. For more information about Aging With Pride, visit their website at AgingWithPrideErie.org or email daleallgeier@outlook.com.
May 16th is National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day
May 16th is National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day. This day is a time to recognize pioneers of the LGBTQ+ movement for justice and equality and to highlight the challenges that remain today. Many LGBTQ+ older adults are at high risk for elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation due to factors such as social isolation, solo aging, past experiences with violence, harassment, and discrimination. It is time to pay tribute to those who have paved the way for the LGBTQ+ rights and freedom that we have today. Erie has been fortunate to have had numerous elders work on these issues. These individuals include LGBT Community Progress Award winners Harry Miller and Doris Cipolla, as well as, Sister Mary Louise St. John who was a founder of the Womynspace Coffeehouse which became LBT Women of Erie. It is time to thank them and the many others not listed for the strides towards equality made over the last several decades. As with other civil rights movements, their work has not been easy. Their struggles and victories are marked by courage, persistence, passion.
May, 2024
Aging With Pride Dinner at Habibi Mediterranean Cuisine
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Aging With Pride held its annual monthly dinner at Habibi Mediterranean Cuisine, 127 W 14th St, Erie, PA. Aging With Pride dinners are on the last Thursday of each month at 6 PM at area restaurants. Additionally, Aging With Pride hosts a book club the third Saturday of the month at Werner Books, planning meetings twice a month, and other social and educational events.
April, 2024
Aging With Pride Book Club
Aging With Pride met at Werner Books and Coffee, 3608 Liberty St, Erie, PA, on March 16 to discuss Felice Picano's Like People In History. Book club meetings are usually held on the third Saturday of the month at Werner Books at 1 PM, but April's meeting will be on the 27th to accommodate the Aging With Pride trip to the Buffalo Art Gallery on April 20.
Aging With Pride Dinner at Brewerie
On Thursday, February 29, Aging With Pride held their monthly dinner at Brewerie at Union Station, 123 W 14th St, Erie PA. On the last Thursday of each month, the group meets for dinner at a different restaurant. In addition, the group also hosts a game night the second Wednesday of each month and a book club the 3rd Saturday of each month. They typically have their planning meetings on the first and third Sundays of each month. Check them out at AgingWithPrideErie.org.
March, 2024
Aging With Pride Dinner at Enrique's
On January 25, Aging With Pride met for their monthly dinner at Enrique's Southeast Mexico Taqueria and Tortilleria, 1801 Liberty St, Erie, PA. In addition to book club, planning meetings, and other events, the group gets together on the last Thursday of each month at a different restaurant.
February, 2024
Aging With Pride Dinner at Royal Chopstix
Aging With Pride had a very well-attended dinner at Royal Chopstix Asian Cuisine, 3444 W Lake Rd, Erie, PA, on Thursday, December 28. The group eats together on the last Thursday of the month at a different restaurant. In addition, the group hosts a game night, a book club, and planning meetings.
Aging With Pride Merchandise
Aging With Pride is now offering a variety of Aging With Pride items. Our newest selling partner, Steve's Stuff on Redbubble, offers a wide range of items, including hats, coffee mugs, cell phone cases, notebooks, pet mats, throw pillows, throw blankets, and more. These items can be found at redbubble.com/shop/ap/155059478. We also continue to offer t-shirts, hoodies, and tank tops through Whee! Studios at wheepride.shop/collections/aging-with-pride. Proceeds from these sales are used to support Aging With Pride activities. Visit AgingWithPrideErie.org for a calendar of events and links to our selling partners. Show your support of Aging With Pride by purchasing some of these items!
January, 2024
Aging With Pride Dinner at Valerio's
On Thursday, November 30, Aging With Pride had their monthly social/dinner at Valerio's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, 724 Powell Avenue, Erie, PA. The group eats together at a different restaurant on the last Thursday of each month.
Aging With Pride Holiday Dinner
On Thursday, December 14, 2023, Blane and Randy hosted Aging With Pride's holiday dinner at their Millcreek home. The food was sumptuous, and everyone had a marvelous time.
Aging With Pride Meeting with GECAC Presentation
On November 19, 2023, Ray Maholtz, Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) Deputy Director of Aging, presented services and opportunities for GECAC and the Independent Council on Aging (ICA) of Erie, PA. Caseworkers at GECAC's senior helpline, (814) 459-4581 ext. 400, can skillfully guide callers to access services and resources. Aging With Pride member Dale Allgeier joined GECAC's advisory board as a follow-up to the meeting. In addition, the Independent Council on Aging of Erie, PA, meets on the first Friday of each month. Aging with Pride member Robin Green is now serving as the group's representative to the group, with Kem and Pat as alternates. The Independent Council on Aging of Erie, PA, publishes an annual directory of services and resources. In addition to a listing in the directory, Aging With Pride has also purchased an ad in the 2024 edition. The directory is distributed throughout the year at service providers and senior resource fairs. Thanks to Ray, Erie Gay News will now be distributed at all seven senior centers in Erie County.
December, 2023
Aging With Pride Book Club – City of Night
On November 18, Aging With Pride had their book club meeting at Werner Books and Coffee, 3608 Liberty St, Erie, PA. The group discussed John Rechy’s City of Night. Book club is on the third Saturday of each month at 1 PM.
Aging with Pride goes to Like My Thai
On October 26, 2023, Aging With Pride held its monthly dinner at Like My Thai, 827 State Street, Erie, PA. The group goes out for dinner at a different restaurant on the last Thursday of each month.
Aging With Pride screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show at Erie Movie House
On October 27, 2023, Aging With Pride had a screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show at Erie Movie House, 3424 W Lake Rd, Erie, PA. The group brought snacks, and folks enjoyed watching the movie and socializing.
November, 2023
Aging With Pride Trip to Andy Warhol Museum
On October 14, 2023, members from Aging With Pride took a trip to the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. There was fascinating art (the exhibit called Clouds with silver mylar balloons floating in a room was a favorite for several), great fun, and lunch together at North Shore Tavern afterward.
October, 2023
Aging With Pride in No-Hate Photo
On July 22, six members of the Erie Aging With Pride organization traveled to Cleveland to participate in the latest round of photos for the national No-Hate campaign. The No-Hate campaign began in response to Proposal 8 in California but has grown to stand against discrimination of all kinds. There are currently more than 56,000 portraits in the No-Hate gallery, and it continues to grow as photographers travel the country.
July, 2023
Aging with Pride Social at Oasis Pub on June 8
Aging with Pride held their kickoff social event on June 8, 2023 at Oasis Pub and Tiki Bar, 3122 W Lake Rd, Erie, PA, 16505. About 25 people attended, and Aging with Pride was thrilled at the turnout. Aging with Pride continues to have variety of meetings and events, including a planning meeting two Sundays a month at 1 PM at Lake Erie Counseling, 1932 W 8th St, Erie PA, a book club the third Saturday of the month at Werner Books, 3514 Liberty St, Erie PA, and other events. The next Aging with Pride social will be July 27 from 6 to 8 PM at Oasis Pub and Tiki Bar. Be sure to stop by their table at Pride Fest on June 24, at Meadville Pride and Street Fair on July 29, and at the 30th Annual Erie Pride Picnic on August 12 at the Rotary Pavilion at Presque Isle. Aging with Pride is an organization of senior LGBT+ members and allies, that develops and sponsors social/recreational and educational events to promote healthy leisure activities, community, and an active, enjoyable lifestyle.
June, 2023
Aging with Pride Launches Needs Assessment Survey
Aging with Pride seeks to serve local senior LGBTQ+ people with fun, enjoyable, and helpful programming. To help best understand the community's needs, we have launched a needs assessment survey. You can fill out the form online by browsing to bit.ly/agingwithpridesurvey, or you can alternatively download a PDF from our website at AgingWithPrideErie.org. We will also have copies of the survey at our table at area Pride events, including Pride Fest on June 24, Meadville Pride on July 29, and Erie Pride Picnic on August 12. Please help us get the word out, so we can do the best job of serving the community!
Aging with Pride Partners with Whee! Studios for Apparel
Aging with Pride, an organization of senior LGBT+ members and allies, has partnered with Whee! Studios to provide Aging with Pride t-shirts, hoodies, and tank tops. Part of the proceeds from these sales will be used for Aging with Pride activities and events. To see what's available and to place an order, visit wheepride.shop/collections/aging-with-pride. For more information about Aging with Pride, visit their website at AgingWithPrideErie.org. Look your best as you age with pride!
Aging with Pride Wants to Meet You
Aging with Pride, an organization of senior LGBT+ members and allies, is hosting a kickoff event on Thursday, June 8 from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Oasis Pub, 3122 West Lake Road. This organization develops and sponsors social/recreational and educational events to promote healthy leisure activities, community and an active, enjoyable lifestyle. They are sponsoring this social hour (OK, social two hours) to interact with members of the community and to get a sense of the types of activities that are of interest to senior LGBT+ individuals. Possible future events include a book club, movies, card and game times, group excursions to surrounding areas, coffeehouse get togethers, wine/beet tastings, and picnics, among others. For more information about Aging with Pride, visit their website at AgingWithPrideErie.org, or email Dale Allgeier at DaleAllgeier@outlook.com. And please plan on attending the June 8 kickoff event!
April, 2023
Aging With Pride Meetings
Aging with Pride, an organization of senior LGBT+ members and allies, develops and sponsors social/recreational and educational events to promote healthy leisure activities, community, and an active, enjoyable lifestyle. The group was organized in 2017 by Dale Allgeier of Lake Erie Counseling in response to an identified need in the Erie Area for support to older LGBT+ individuals, providing support, friendship, social opportunities, and discussion of issues of importance such as medical/health needs, housing/legal/financial concerns, discrimination, disabilities, and social isolation. The group stopped meeting due to COVID and is now back.
March, 2023
Aging With Pride to reorganize
Aging With Pride, the discussion/social group for LGBTQ+ folks age 55 and older, will have a reorganizing meeting at 1:00pm Sunday, February 26th at Lake Erie Counseling Inc. 1932 West 8th Street, Erie, PA.
February, 2020
Aging With Pride Potluck Dinner and Game Night on Feb 9
Aging With Pride will be having a pot luck dinner and game night on Sunday, February 9 at 5 PM at Lake Erie Counseling, 301 W 10th St, Erie PA. This is a great way for LGBTQIA+ seniors to socialize and connect. For more info, contact Dale Allgeier at (814) 455-4009 or daleallgeier@outlook.com.
March, 2019
"Over 40? So What!" Group Potluck and Game Night on March 10
In March, the group "Over 40? So what?" will be hosting a potluck dinner followed by a game night. The group will meet March 10, 2019 and will be starting at 6:00pm for this event. Please bring a side dish to share and any games you might want to play. The group will meet at Lake Erie Counseling Inc., 301 West 10th Street, Erie. For more information, please contact Dale Allgeier at 814-455-4009.
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