Year In Review

OutCenter Chats

OutCenter Chats are moderated peer discussions focused on meeting new people, exploring LGBTQ+ topics, and providing support in times of need.

Queer Chat

Occurs: First Thursday of the month at 6pm
Location: OutCenter Southwest Michigan

Queer Chat is a space for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to talk about LGBTQ+ topics in a casual and supportive setting.

Elder Chat

Occurs: Second Saturday of the month at 6pm
Location: OutCenter Southwest Michigan

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: OutCenter Southwest Michigan

Gender Chat is a space for transgender and non-binary community members to discuss topics like gender, presentation, and acceptance.

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Social Events

Every month OutCenter organizes and hosts regular social events for LGBTQ+ adults and their allies.

Socials

Occurs: First Tuesday of the month at 6pm
Location: Varied

Each month we host a meet-up at a Southwest Michigan brewery or restaurant. The location rotates each month, with every other month being at The Market in Saint Joseph.

Banned Book Club

Occurs: Second Thursday of the month at 6pm
Location: OutCenter Southwest Michigan

Read and discuss the books that local, and national, anti-LGBTQ+ groups don’t want you to read! Click here to download our book list for 2024.

Lavender Adventurers

Occurs: Bi-Monthly on Saturdays, weeks variable
Location: Sarett Nature Center

Embrace the outdoors at our bi-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. To learn more about our upcoming events, visit our calendar!

Dungeons & Dragons

Occurs: Third Tuesday of the month at 6pm
Location: OutCenter Southwest Michigan

Our Dungeons & Dragons group meets every month and is always open to new players! The campaign is currently 7th level, feel free to bring your own character sheet or stop in early to make one before the game.