Friday Check In Elder Initiative

Out of The Box is an LGBTQ+ open mic night at William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia, a Monday evening from 6 to 8pm where you can take the mic or just cheer on the people who do. Bring a poem, a song, a set of jokes or a story you've been dying to tell, and get it in front of a friendly crowd that's rooting for you.

A confidential, judgment-free space to talk through what's on your mind with trained peer counselors who get it. William Way's peer counseling program connects LGBTQ+ community members with peers who've been there — no clinical distance, just real support for navigating identity, relationships, mental health, or whatever else life brings. Drop in Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6pm.

A regular Tuesday morning gathering for gay and queer men over 55 to connect, share stories, and build friendships over coffee and conversation. Mornings Out meets weekly at William Way, creating a welcoming, low-key space where older men in the community can find peers, support, and genuine connection without pressure or pretense — regulars become friends and new faces feel at home right away.

A dance and movement class designed for folks 50 and up who want to get moving, stretch, and feel good in their bodies. Danceteria brings together music, rhythm, and community in a low-pressure, judgment-free space where you can move at your own pace — no dance experience necessary. Held twice weekly at William Way LGBT Community Center, it's a joyful, welcoming way to build strength, connect with neighbors, and rediscover why moving your body matters.

Peer counseling at William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia's Gayborhood, a free space to talk with people who get it. Sessions run from 6 to 9pm on Tuesday, November 17th, 2026. Walk in, take a seat and talk through what's on your mind with someone who's been there too.

The Elder Community Coalition meets at William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia for a morning of connection and conversation with LGBTQ+ elders. Come for the community, the chance to share and listen, and time with people who've been showing up for each other for years. It runs 10:30am to 12pm on Wednesday, November 18th.