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the william way lgbt community center newsletter
The OUT@Comcast group after a long day of volunteering at the Center. (Photo: Marquise Lee)
THIS ISSUE
1 Corporate Connections 2 Greetings from the Executive Director 3 July Calendar 4 July At A Glance 6 Around The Center 7 Another Homerun for the Center!
CORPORATE CONNECTIONS
The William Way staff is committed to advancing relationships with small businesses and corporations that have supported the Center for many years as well as developing new partnerships with companies that share its commitment to Philadelphias LGBT community. From small LGBT-owned stores to Fortune 500 corporations, the Center has developed many meaningful alliances that have benefited our community. In 2010, the owners of Optimal Sport Health Clubs, Jeff Shablin, Yul Giraldo, and Domenic Gallelli, approached the Center to brainstorm about ways to collaborate, and what emerged was a symbiotic relationship that continues to flourish. Twice, Optimal has named William Way as its community fund recipient, donating proceeds from every new gym membership to the Center. We partnered with Optimal to host an LGBT wellness fair this past spring and are planning another for November. We are grateful for this ongoing partnership with Optimal Sport Health Clubs as well as for the relationships weve cultivated with dozens of other businesses in the neighborhood. On April 27, we were one of Comcast Cares Days featured sites and welcomed close to 100 Comcast employees into the Center to complete several volunteer projects. In one day, members of the OUT@Comcast employee resource group (ERG) contributed over 350 service hours, painting our ballroom, installing shelves, and filling a 20 yard dumpster with years worth of debris from our basement. According to Frank Marchese, Principal Engineer at Comcast, OUT@Comcast members are always eager and ready to help when the call goes out. The members take a vested interest when the work can be done at an LGBT resource facility that helps the community. William Way is one of those resources. Days before Comcast volunteers arrived, PECOs LGBT ERG, PECO PRIDE, spent the day at William Way and completed a 5,000 piece mailing. What PECO accomplished in one day would have taken the staff two weeks to complete, stated Michael Pomante, Development Director. Mike Peabody and Darrell Speirs, Co-Chairs of PECO PRIDE, reported after the project, All involved had a wonderful time.PRIDE recognizes the Center for the wonderful work they demonstrate in our community.We look forward to other opportunities to continue our support and strengthen our growing relationship. And just a few weeks ago, the Centers executive director, Chris Bartlett, was the keynote speaker at Vanguards LGBT Crew Resource Groups inaugural event, where he discussed the value of employee resource groups to companies as well as the communities they serve. Over 200 employees from the Malvern, PA campus attended along with employees from Scottsdale, AZ and Charlotte, NC, who teleconferenced in and volleyed questions in Bartletts direction. All of us at the Center look forward to nurturing our relationship with Vanguard and the many ERGs that support the LGBT community and the work that we do, stated Bartlett. If youre part of an ERG and want to discuss ways to partner with the Center, please contact Michael at 215-732-2220 or mpomante@waygay.org.
The William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19107 www.waygay.org (215) 732-2220 info@waygay.org
Staff
Avis Albaladejo, Facilities Coordinator Chris Bartlett, Executive Director Paul Blore, Executive Assistant Eric Bunting, Facilities Assistant Andrea Childs, Front Desk Coordinator Jim Crouch, Maintenance Technician Chris Hart, Facilities Assistant Ed Miller, Senior Programs Coordinator Michael Pomante, Development Director Steve Serafin, Peer Counseling Coordinator Marshall Siegel, Receptionist Candice Thompson, Director of Center Services
Board of Directors
Officers Jeff Sotland, Esq., Co-Chair Laurie Ward, Co-Chair Steve Brando, Secretary Kim Keegan, Treasurer Jocelyn Block David Cermak Anh Dang Tricia Dressel Chris Durr Rudy Flesher Amber Hikes Adam Hymans Kathy McLean Brad Richards Leona Thomas
Board Members
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JULY CALENDAR
JULY AT A GLANCE
Art Gallery: Gender Galactic: for the Love of Space On view in the gallery: July 12 August 30, 2013 Opening Reception: Friday, July 12, 6-8pm Join the Art Gallery Committee of the WWCC as we welcome works by the Attic Youth Center to the gallery for two very special months. This summer show is sure to amaze. Come and view a diverse range of works created through the Attic Youth Centers art program including print works, fiber arts, photography and more. FREE. Book Club (Third Wednesdays of the month) On Summer Hiatus from June through August. Guys Night Out @ the Wilma:My Dinner With Dito: A How To Be Gay Cabaret Friday, July 19, 7:45pm (Show begins promptly at 8pm) Well meet at Wilma Theater (265 S Broad St) for an original cabaret at a special price available only to Guys Night Out. Local cabaret and theater star Dito Van Reigersberg (a.k.a. Martha Graham Cracker) and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret team up for My Dinner With Dito: A How To Be Gay Cabaret. Featuring Bearded Ladies John Jarboe and Heath Allen and special guest star Mary Martello, How To Be Gay is a surreal cabaret dinner in courses that range from chicken cordon bleu to false eyelashes and pumps. Guided by guest director Elizabeth Stevens (Headlongs Desire), Dito and Jarboe delve heel first into gay male iconography from Judy and Liza to Mommy Dearest, exploring and exploding stereotypes of what it means to be gay. Why drag? Why do so many gay men love musical theater? Why did you adopt me? Expect drag, table dancing, power ballads, and an array of music from Judy, Joni, Dolly, The Magnetic Fields, and more.Reduced price 4 tickets are $15 and available athttp://julyguysnight. brownpapertickets.com,215732-2220or our Front Desk during business hours. John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives: We Are Attic Graffix On view: July 12 September 27, 2013 Opening Reception: Friday, July 12, 6-8pm This special exhibition documents the development of Attic Graffix which is a group of Attic youth who design, create, and print T-shirts, pillows, posters, and other innovative merchandise. Youth create their own designs and print their products at The Attic using screen printing techniques and technology. Through this multifaceted exhibition, the viewer will be able to learn about the artmakers, see historical examples of printmaking in LGBTQ communities from the John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives, and make broader connections around the importance and impact of artmaking in activism. Loft 23: The Exchange Loft Friday, July 5, 19, 6-8 pm (1st and 3rd Fridays) This month, join us for casual conversation and mingling at the Center. Loft23 is an inclusive social/support group where LGBTQ individuals between the ages of 21 and 29 can have engaging and constructive experiences that lead to self-improvement and the development of positive connections within the community. FREE. Loft23 presents The Game Loft Friday, July 12, 26, 6-8 pm (2nd and 4th Fridays) The game loft is a space geared towards gamers (21-29 years old) within the community and is an opportunity to meet new people, play games, and socialize outside of the bar/ club scene. There will be board games, a Wii console and PS3 provided within the group space. So come out, join the group and have fun!!!!!! FREE. Out and Faithful Presents: Congregation Crawl: The Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany Sunday, July 28, 10 am (330 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) Are you looking for a faith community? So are we! Come church shop with your friends by joining Crystal and Candice for our monthly Congregation Crawl. This month, we will visit the Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany, an Episcopal Church that believes the Church belongs to God in Christ and therefore everyone whom God brings here belongs here. ALL people who seek God and wish to receive the blessings of and give thanks for God are welcome to worship at St. Luke & The Epiphany. Theirs is a welcoming church and is a longtime community resource in the Gayborhood. Please RSVP to Candice atcthompson@waygay.org. A Penny for Your Thoughts Saturday, July 20, 4-7 pm This guided discussion on all issues which impact lesbian, bisexual and questioning women will provide an opportunity to address a variety of topics including but not limited to sexuality, role playing, politics, relationships, etc No subject is off limits! Each question will be written on a 3 by 5 index card and folded in half and cards will be picked randomly by the co-facilitators, Trina Dorman and Yvette Lassiter, MSW, and read to the group at large. FREE. RSVP is required to info@waygay. org or 215-732-2220 as space is limited. PhilaVentures: Cobbs Creek Bike Ride Sunday, July 7, 10 am Get back in shape with this easy bike ride through a largely underused bike path in historic Cobbs Creek. Join us for a leisurely bike ride through the Western most boundary of West Philadelphia along the Cobbs Creek Recreation Path. We will meet at the Laura Sims Skate House at 63rd and Walnut Street and discover one of the best kept secrets in town. For more details, please contact Candice at 215-7322220 or cthompson@waygay. org. RSVP requested. (approx. 7 miles) Private Lives in Public Spaces: Bringing Philadelphias LGBT History Out in the Open @ the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent (15 South 7th St., Philadelphia, PA) On view: June 5 October 25 with Museum admission, see below Join the William Way Community Center for this special exhibition at The Philadelphia History Museum in their Philadelphia Voices Community History Gallery. This is the first solo exhibition of LGBT history in a mainstream museum in Philadelphia and will feature a glimpse into the John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archival Collection at the Center. Featured items include a photo wall, club jackets, buttons, scrap books, magazines, personal correspondence and more from the lives of local LGBT Philadelphians from the 1950s through present day. RSVP is required for the opening night reception to cthompson@waygay. org or to Candice at 215-7322220. Museum Hours and Admission Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students and teens (13-18), children 12 and under free. Museum Members and active military free. $20 for Family Pack. Queer Writers Collective Saturday, July 27, 4-6 pm (Every 4th Saturday of the month) Join this free group for monthly workshops and discussions to develop your unique queer voice via the written word at the
Center Maintenance Technician Jim Crouch installs a portion of Privates Lives in Public Spaces, the exhibit at the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent on display through October 25th.
The men of MorningsOut make a pitstop in Franklin Square on their walk to the Ben Franklin Bridge, June 4th. (Photo: Mark Kleinwichs)
Center. Contact Candice for information at (215) 7322220 or info@waygay.org. Free. SageWorks Introduction Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 pm & Thursday, July 25, 12 pm (separate, individual sessions) SageWorks is an employment assistance program for LGBT adults (40+) that provides access to online worksearch sites, job coaching, resume building, career workshops and free computer trainer courses. This introduction will provide you with information about the program and how you can become involved. Registration required. For more information or to RSVP please contact Ed Miller at 215-732-2220 or emiller@waygay. org Silver Foxes Sunday, July 28, 3-5 pm (Every 4th Sunday of the month) For LGBT 50+ folks. A monthly social and discussion group at the Center. Light refreshments will be served and feel welcome to bring other food. Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, July 10, 7:30 pm Volunteer Orientation is a monthly information session for new volunteers to learn about the Center and the various ways to get involved. Call (215) 732-2220 to register. Volunteer Velada & Dinner Tuesday, July 16, 7 pm (Every 3rd Tuesday of the month) Help us fold and assemble our monthly mailing. Its a big job and we need your help! Womens Wednesdays Wednesday, July 17, 5:30-7:30 pm QFest, the Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival will be in town, so lets go to the movies. Well meet at the Center at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-screening snacks and then head to one of the festivals movies. At the time of this writing the QFest Program was not available so check the Centers e-blasts for our pick. emiller@waygay.org 215-732-2220. Please join us for Womens Wednesdays, a social and cultural group for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women 50+. Light refreshments are served.
RECURRING PROGRAMS
Bridge Club Mondays, 2 pm Party bridge for the experienced player. Reservations required. Please call the Center at 215-732-2220. Chess Club (Free) Sundays, 4 pm This is an inclusive group seeking players of all skill levels interested in socializing and working on their game. David Bohnett Cyber Center Free WiFi in our lobby! $1 per 15 minutes for WWCC computer use. LGBT Age 50+ Rap Session Thursdays, 1 - 2 pm This is a unique forum where people can discuss their feelings and experiences related to being LGBT and age 50 + in a casual, open and non-judgmental environment. This new outlet has been created by and for older adults. Stop in to share whats on your mind and to just listen to what others have to say. Library(Free) Mon - Fri 12 - 9 pm Sat 3 - 6 pm, Sun 12 - 6 pm. Mah-Jongg Thursdays, 12 pm & 7:30 pm For experienced and new players. Mah-jongg is a game of skill, strategy, calculation, and luck for four players. Reservations required call 215-732-2220. Mornings OUT Senior Social (Free) Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm A social/educational group for older men with occasional outings, speakers and events. Light refreshments served. Peer Counseling Mon - Fri, 6 pm - 9 pm One-to-one confidential counseling. We help with issues such as coming out, sexual identity and expression, relationships, family issues, isolation, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, legal issues, health and safety concerns. This is a free and confidential service. 215-732-TALK (8255). PhilaVentures: Wissahickon Hike Last Sun of the Month, 2 pm An opportunity for walking at a moderate pace with a talkative group of LGBT folks who like fresh air and exercise! Some ups and downs and uneven paths are found along the way, so wear proper footwear and be ready to hike! This groups meets at 2:00 PM at Cosimos Pizza, 8624 Germantown Ave. at Bethlehem Pike. Rainbow Buddhist Meditation Sundays, 5 pm This free group is for both practicing Buddhists and those interested in Buddhism and includes both a discussion and meditation. Rapid HIV Testing (Free) Mondays, 4 - 7 pm Walk-in confidential HIV testing using the OraQuick Advance oral swab test (no blood draw). Testing process takes 3045 minutes. Results provided during the appointment. Tai Chi Classes (Free) Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese system of mind-body-spirit health, based on the wisdom of the Tao and the I Ching. You will learn the gentle movements and deep breathing of the Yang Style 37 Postures Form. Tai Chi can have many health benefits including: lowering blood pressure; reducing leg, neck and back pain, etc. All ages and all fitness levels are welcome! TransWay (Free) Thursdays, 7-9pm A weekly social group for the transgender and gender nonconforming community.
Headliner Manila Luzon brings down the house at Homecoming 2013. (Photo: Marquise Lee)
Out & Faithful committee member Karis Yusavitz with Bishop Gene Robinson on the morning of the Interfaith Breakfast, Thursday, June 13th.
Homecoming emcees Miss Mary Wanna & the Notorious OMG welcome guests to Homecoming 2013, Saturday, June 8. (Photo: Liz Reasey)
Executive Director Chris Bartlett (front right) with Homecoming Court members: (back row) Crystal Cheatham, Bob Skiba, (middle) Marion Leary, Anna Aagenes, Sharron Cooks, Sam Giusti, (front) Jen Leary.
Executive Assistant Paul Blore with three interns from Shipley School at Homecoming 2013. (Left to right) Emily, Jessie, and Madi.
The William Way contingent marching in the Philly Pride Parade on Sunday, June 9th
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Visit Private Lives in Public Spaces: Bringing Philadelphias LGBT History Out in the Open, an exhibit at the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent. The exhibit displays original artifacts from the John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives and offers a glimpse into LGBTQ life, in the past and the present. On view through October 25. See July at a Glance for more information.
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