Adult Programs
OutCenter Chats
OutCenter Chats are moderated peer discussions focused on meeting new people, exploring LGBTQ+ topics, and providing support in times of need.
Elder Chat
Occurs: Second Saturday of the month at 6pm
Location: Virtual
Elder Chat is a conversational and social group for LGBTQ+ community members 50 years or older.
Gender Chat
Occurs: Third Thursday of the month at 6pm
Location: Virtual
Gender Chat is a space for transgender and non-binary community members to discuss topics like gender, presentation, and acceptance.
Social Events
Every month OutCenter organizes and hosts regular social events for LGBTQ+ adults and their allies.
Read Against the Machine Book Club
Occurs: Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm
Location: St Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
Read Against the Machine is an inclusive space to discuss books about social justice, LGBTQ+ topics, and other stories from marginalized people. We meet monthly at the Saint Joseph Public Library at 6:30 P.M. in the Norris Room. Books can be picked up at the Saint Joseph Library or can be purchased at local book stores.
Lavender Adventurers
Occurs: Monthly on Saturdays, weeks variable
Location: Sarett Nature Center
Embrace the outdoors at our monthly collaboration with Sarett Nature Center. Lavender Adventurers was created to provide a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ people and their allies to get together in Southwest Michigan’s great outdoors.