Internationally acclaimed pianist

Ching-Yun Hu brings her skillful musical air to the Center on January 7, 2012. See page 2 for more details

Credit: Hanshun Wang/Muzik

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P.2 Greetings from the Exec Director TAB Classical Piano Concert comes to the Center P.3 December Calendar P.4 December at a Glance P.6 Around the Center This month in LGBT history P.7 Center receives certication on LGBT Aging

Winter brings Refreshment to the CyberCenter

One balmy August morning, three of William Ways management team met with a foundation that had been instrumental in one of the Centers vital programs. They were equal parts nervous and hopeful, and uncertain what would come of the meeting. They were meeting about William Ways CyberCenter, which had been granted to the Center by the David Bohnett Foundation in 2007. This would be the rst follow-up meeting with the Foundation since William Ways David Bohnett CyberCenter rst launched and for all they knew, this was just an opportunity for the Foundations program manager to hear a report on the CyberCenters rst four years. Less than an hour later, they were all delighted to discover that the Center was going to receive something amazing. Something the Foundation calls a Refresh. Whats a Refresh, you ask? Wella Refresh is when the David Bohnett Foundation gives your LGBT Community Center all the necessary equipment to create a fabulous brand new CyberCenter and multimedia lab! All told, the Refresh Grant includes eight new Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z All-in-one PCs pre-installed with Microsoft Small Business 2007, a atbed scanner, a color laser printer with duplexing and built-in networking, as well as a selection of software packages. The new equipment will allow William Way to expand on the existing CyberCenter currently found in the Centers Lobby. While the Lobbys consoles will remain where they are, the Refresh equipment will be housed in a room being custom-built specically for the new David Bohnett CyberCenter. This new lab opens William Way up to a variety of possibilities, such as new classes and workshops, as well as providing an affordable rental space for small groups needing just such a conference space in Center City. The David Bohnett Foundation has been placing CyberCenters in LGBT Community Centers around the US since its rst in 1998, at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center. According to the Foundations own website, Technology entrepreneur and Foundation Chairman David Bohnetts vision was to provide the local LGBT community with a wired hub through which its members could network, communicate, and explore educational, professional and recreational opportunities. The CyberCenter was an immediate hit, and served as the model for similar facilities throughout the United States. Please join the Center in celebrating the brand-new David Bohnett CyberCenter on Thursday, December 15 at 6:30pm. Get an inside look and hear about programs slated for the new lab, learn how you can access the space for your events and workshops, and enjoy complimentary cocktails and light fare. RSVP to the Center at 215-732-2220.

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Classical Piano Concert comes to the Center

Pianist Ching-Yun Hu returns to Philadelphia for a reprise of the January 2011 concert which was held at Ethical Humanist Society. This year, the concert will serve as a benet for William Way, at William Way. Ching-Yun has played a host of international engagements on ve continents. Winner of more than a dozen awards and prizes, shes been described as having a real spark, that elusive superstar quality that everybody looks for... Musical, energetic and full of air. (Jerusalem Post). A Yamaha artist, Ms. Hu has selected the late Beethoven Sonata Op. 101, Nocturne and Impromptu by gay composer Scriabin, the ferocious Gaspard de la Nuit, and ending with the brilliant transcription of the Blue Danue rhapsody. I was honored to play beside a world renowned talent, says Center director Chris Bartlett, who played a four hand piece with Ms. Hu last January. Many guests wondered why the concert had not been held at William Way, and Bartlett saw their point. Just a few steps from the Avenue of the Arts, Bartlett says, we can continue building on the Centers successful arts programming and make the Center even more of a cultural institution. We expect this concert marks the rst of many noteworthy events at the Center in 2012. Concert tickets are $30 for general public, and $25 for members of WWCC, and will include a reception after the concert, with hors doeuvres and a signature drink courtesy of El Dorado Rum. Tickets can be purchased at 215732-2220 or at www.waygay. org. 2

Greetings from the Executive Director

Celebrating community anniversaries:
I was honored to attend the 20th Anniversary of the Colours Organization, Philadelphias premier organization serving LGBT African American men and women. Since I was around 20 years ago when the organization started, I was moved to see the great accomplishments of this organization documented and celebrated. Some of our great community leadership has evolved out of the work of Colours, and I personally wanted to thank them and their Executive Director Robert K. Burns for the great work that they continue to do to strengthen communites for all of us. Congratulations also to Reverend Jeffrey H. Jordan and the Metropolitan Community Church of Philadelphia for celebrating their 40th Anniversary-- making them the oldest LGBT organization in the City of Philadelphia. MCC too, through their afrming work with LGBT Christians, has helped to transform our city and the region. We are grateful that two such wonderful organizations work alongside us in the work of strengthening LGBT communities.

Center receives certication from the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging to offer free Core Competency Trainings on LGBT Aging Issues
The Centers Senior Programs staff attended a week-long training seminar in St. Louis to receive certication to conduct LGBT aging cultural competency trainings free of charge to aging network agencies and LGBT organizations to improve crucial services for LGBT older adults.
and a scanner for the use of our communities. In addition to public use, we will congure the space so that it can be used for technology classrooms. Thanks to the Bohnett Foundation for providing us and the community with a wonderful holiday gift. Art, Opera Company and Philadelphia Orchestra.

In her own words

Nicole Mayo tells us about her own experience at the NRC training (see article to the left): As a gerontology graduate student focusing on LGBT older adults, and as a senior programs intern for William Way, I could not have been more excited to be accepted to the National Resource Center (NRC) on LGBT Aging training certication program. It was an honor to join professionals from across the country, all eager to support the same mission of improving the quality of services and supports offered to LGBT older adults. During my education, I have researched LGBT older adults through a bio-psycho-social lens. The seniors at William Way have welcomed me, broadening my understanding and appreciation for the challenges faced and achievements made thus far. I have been blessed with personal connections, heartfelt stories, and a great deal of comic relief. An extraordinary achievement for LGBT older adults is the federally funded NRC on LGBT Aging. Being a part of the 3-day train the trainer program was an incredible experience. I left feeling extremely knowledgeable, equipped, and eager to help other organizations make LGBT seniors feel acknowledged and empowered throughout later life. I was surprised to nd myself affected on a deeper, more personal level. I felt more accepted and comfortable in my own skin. Throughout the training, the LGB and T titles mattered less, and equality among humans mattered most. These cultural competency trainings will make a tremendous difference throughout our communities, and I am thrilled to be a part of this national effort as a certied trainer for the NRC. 7

Topics covered in the training include: Culture, needs, and concerns of LGBT older adults Why LGBT older adults are less likely to access health and social services Best practices and policies for increasing inclusiveness and safety for LGBT older adults Tools and education to better serve the LGBT older adults who currently access your services, or who are in need of your services Exploring assumptions about aging Exploring attitudes toward various diverse older adults within the LGBT community Supporting inclusion and addressing bias in organizations

Envisioning the new:

One of the joys of my job is sitting down with community folks who have ideas for developing new programs at the Center. This month, I met with Bert Pannepacker and Heshie Zinman to discuss programs for HIV positive men. Lisa Myers and Amber Dorko Stopper stopped by to discuss the possibility for a Family Day on the weekend, where families and their kids could stop into the Center for a morning program. Finally, I was thrilled to meet with representatives of the IdentiKit Project (Crystal Cheatham, J Mason, and Louis Ortiz ) to discuss possibilites to support their work in making religious communities more welcoming to LGBT people. As we continue our work on strategic planning, its exciting to have so much food for thought from our members who want to make a difference at the Center. Do you have an idea for a program? Please let me know. I want to nish this months letter with an important reminder: LGBT people and our allies are leaders in the work of civic engagement and making a difference in our City and region. Thank you all for the difference that you make!

This comprehensive curriculum from the National Resource Center (NRC) on LGBT Aging aims to improve the quality of services and supports offered to LGBT older adults nationwide. The Centers commitment to the LGBT aging population in the tri-state area is long established. This past year our Silver Foxes program celebrated its ten year anniversary, our Connecting Generations Friendly Visitors Program served as a national model cited in Outing AGE 2010, and we serve hundreds of LGBT seniors every year through our senior social programs. This training curriculum brings what we are able to deliver to a whole new level and we are certain that the impact these trainings have will help improve the lives of thousands of LGBT seniors in our area. We are not only honored to give back to our most vulnerable elders, many of whom risked their lives to make ours better, but we are excited for them to be an integral part of creating change for their peers. LGBT older adults make up a signicant share of Americas 65+ population, and their numbers are expected to double in size over the next several decades, reaching more than 3 million by 2030. This means that aging providers will increasingly be called on for services and supports that meet their unique needs, said Hilary Meyer, Director of NRC on LGBT Aging, a project of Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) in partnership with 10 LGBT and aging organizations. The trainings, delivered by a nationwide corps of trainers, will give agencies the tools and information they need to create inclusive and afrming services for all LGBT older adults. SAGE received an historic grant in February 2010 from the US Dept. of Health & Human Services to establish the countrys rst-ever national resource center on LGBT aging. Consisting of two 4-hour sessions for aging providers and LGBT organizations, they are being offered free of charge. Developed through a collaboration of LGBT and aging experts from across the country, the training is suitable for all levels of staff, including administrators, service providers and volunteers.

The Joy of Piano:

Im very much looking forward to the Saturday, January 7th classical piano concert with Ching-Yun Hu here in the lobby of the Center. Through the generous contribution of Yamaha Piano and Menchey Music Service, we will have a Yamaha Concert Grand in the lobby of the community center that night for a marvelous concert of Scriabin, the Beethoven Op. 101 Piano Sonata in A, Ravels Gaspard de la nuit, and a triumphant and grand transcription of Strauss An der schnen blauen Donau (The Blue Danube). The concert is followed by a reception of wine, mulled cider, soft drinks and light hors doeuvres. Rumor has it that there may even be a dramatic encore! Get your new year started with some wonderful classical piano for the holidays!

This curriculum is part of the Resource Centers effort to empower and support providers within the aging network and LGBT organizations to make changes to better serve LGBT older adults and ensure that these older adults have necessary services and supports to successfully age in their communities, said Kate Waldo, CTRS, Organizational Culture Change Specialist, PHI. PHI, a leader in service provider education, led the curriculum development in partnership with Hunter College, CenterLink, FORGE Transgender Aging Network, GRIOT Circle, The LGBT Aging Project, Openhouse and SAGE. In December 2010, SAGE released a report with ve other aging and LGBT organizations that found that aging network agencies are willing to provide services to LGBT older adults, but lack the necessary training. The report, Ready to Serve? The Aging Network and Older LGB and T People, also found that agencies that had provided LGBT cultural competency training for their staff were more likely to have had requests for support from openly LGBT older adultssuggesting that training is the key to creating welcoming environments for LGBT elders. For more information, and to request a training, visit the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging at lgbtagingcenter.org.

Brightening the Center:

With the hard work of our facilities staff, we have completed new exterior lighting on the Spruce Street frontage of the Center. The new lighting makes the Center much more welcoming, and also provides safe passage for pedestrians in the evening and late at night. Thanks to community member Tami Sortman, who suggested the lighting. We aim to listen to your suggestions, and when they make sense (thanks, Tami), we follow up!

Gaying the Zoo:

The William Way community came out for a beautiful day of enjoying our delightful Philadelphia Zoo on Saturday, October 15th. We are very happy to be developing a strong connection with the leadership of the Zoo (including CEO Vic Dewan and Development Director Greg Goldman ) in order to benet both the William Way and the Zoo. Keep an eye out for us to be developing stronger relationships with all of the cultural institutions of the City- including the Zoo, Museum of

Technology for the 21st Century:

Im thrilled that with the assistance of the David Bohnett Foundation, we will be opening our new and expanded cybercenter on December 15th, 2011. We hope that all of you will join us that evening to inaugurate the new Center, which will provide eight workstations, a color printer,

Chris Bartlett Executive Director

Around the Center

Credit: HughE Dillon/PhillyChitChat.com

December Calendar

Chris Bartlett with Philadelphia Leather Pride producer, Cowboi Jen, at the Leather Archives & Museum Traveling Road Show, which lled the Centers Ballroom, Nov. 4-6.

Michael Pomante, Development Director, with Vik Dewan, president of the Philadelphia Zoo, Jami Dewan, Chris Bartlett and Deb Francesco, William Way board member, at the Philadelphia Zoo Gala, Nov. 3.

Many gathered to remember activist Frank Kameny on Oct. 21, ttingly at the Gay Pioneers Historical Marker near Independence Mall. Storyteller Rae Drew captivates a boy, a peacock and others at Gay Day at the Zoo.

THIS MONTH IN LGBT HISTORY

December 3, 1975 - Philadelphia DYKETACTICS! is born In December of 1975, the Philadelphia gay rights bill 1275 was up before the city council and was almost certainly going to be denied the vote again. In response to the situation a group of women who had met at the U Penn Womens Center on the night of December 3rd coalesced into a new radical lesbian group: DYKETACTICS! The women entered City Hall and positioned themselves around the City Council Chamber. When they raised their sts in deance and kissed each other during the opening prayer, the citys Civil Disobedience Squad attacked them, dragged them from the court and savagely beat them. Over the next year DYKETACTICS! led other protests in Philly, notably against the lm, Snuff. The courageous group of women also sued the city and the ofcers for brutality. They lost. To learn more about DYKETACTICS! and Philadelphia LGBT radicalism in the 70s, read Tommi Avicolli Meccas collection of essays, Smash the Church, Smash the State: The Early Years of Gay Liberation, and visit the John J. Wilcox Archives at the William Way Center. 3

DYKETACTICS! protest in at City Hall on December 4, 1975.

Volunteer Orientation Wed, December 7, 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) 7322220 to register. Volunteer Velada & Dinner Tuesday, December 20, 7 pm (Every 3rd Tues of the month) Help us fold and assemble our monthly mailing. Its a big job and we need -your help!

you? A Pastoral Counseling volunteer is available, at no cost to you, to listen andhelp you on your journey to clarity and joy. Sessions are by appointment only. (There is an 8-session maximum per client.) For more info, or to schedule an appointment, please email Scott at wwcounselingintern@ gmail.com or call the Center at215-732-2220 to leave a message for Scott. Peer Counseling Monday - Friday, 6:00-9:00 pm One-to-one condential 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 condential service. 215-732-TALK (8255). PhilaVentures Wissahickon Hike Last Sun of Each Month, 2pm An opportunity for walking at a moderate pace with a talkative group of LGBT people who like fresh air and exercise. Some ups/downs and uneven paths. Meet at former Borders Books in Chestnut Hill. TransWay (FREE) Thursdays, 7-9pm A weekly social group for the transgender and genderqueer community. Rainbow Buddhist Meditation (FREE) Sundays, 5pm For Buddhists and those interested in Buddhism. Meditation and discussion. Rapid HIV Testing (FREE) Mondays, 4-7pm Walk-in condential HIV testing using the OraQuick Advance oral swab test (no blood draw). Testing process takes 30- 45 minutes. Results provided during the appointment.

Recurring Programs
Bridge Club (FREE) Mondays, 2-5pm Party Bridge for the experienced player. Reservations required. Call (215) 732-2220 to RSVP. Chess Club (FREE) Sundays, 4-6pm This is a new inclusive group seeking players of all skill levels interested in socializing and working on their game. LGBT Age 50+ Rap Session Thursdays, 1-2pm 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 nonjudgmental 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 See Calendar on pg 3 for hours Over 10,000 LGBT themed books and DVDs available for check out. (Free) Mornings OUT Senior Social (FREE) Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm A social/educational group for older men with occasional outings, speakers and events. Light refreshments served. Mah-jongg (FREE) Thursdays, 12pm & 7:30pm 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. Pastoral Care Counseling Saturdays, 12-3pm Do you frequently feel lost, stuck, confused, anxious, blue, or without purpose? Do some of your most important relationships feel unhealthy to

Newly installed lights illuminate the Centers faade.

2011 closes out with an exhibit of works from Elisha Lim, Aiden Simon, and this artist, Molly Landreth

December at a Glance
Art Gallery: Works by Molly Landreth, Elisha Lim, and Aiden Simon On display Nov 11 Dec 31, 2011 This November and December the William Way LGBT Community Centers Art Gallery will celebrate transgender and gender nonconforming community through a special exhibition curated by Eli J. VandenBerg featuring the works of three national and international artists: Molly Landreth, Elisha Lim, and Aiden Simon. As a community of queer and gender variant people our strength is in the power and diversity of our personal narratives. The three artists featured in the exhibition are visual story-tellers, presenting compelling images of todays queer landscape.FREE. BiUnity Friday, January 13, 7 pm (2nd Fri of every other month) Philadelphias only social and support network for bisexual people, their families, and friends. FREE. Book Club: The Strangers Child by Alan Hollinghurst Wed, December 21, 7 8 pm In the late summer of 1913, George Sawle brings his Cambridge schoolmatea handsome, aristocratic young poet named Cecil Valanceto his familys modest home outside London for the weekend. George is enthralled by Cecil, and soon his sixteen-year-old sister, Daphne, is equally besotted by him and the stories he tells about Corley Court, the country estate he is heir to. But what Cecil writes in Daphnes autograph album will change their and their families lives forever: a poem that, after Cecil is killed in the Great War and his reputation burnished, will become a touchstone for a generation, a work recited by every schoolchild in England. Over time, a tragic love story is spun, even as other secrets lie burieduntil, decades later, an ambitious biographer threatens to unearth them. Rich with Hollinghursts signature giftshaunting sensuality, delicious wit and exquisite lyricismThe Strangers Child is a tour de force: a masterly novel about the lingering power of desire, how the heart creates its own history, and how legends are made. David Bohnett Cyber Center Refresh Thursday, December 15, 6:30pm Please join the Center as we celebrate the creation of a brand new cyber center and multimedia lab at the Center through the David Bohnett Foundation to compliment and enhance the existing cyber center currently housed in the Centers Lobby. Guests will get a sneak peak at the new space and learn about the different opportunities and programs lined up for the winter. Also learn how you can access the space for your events and workshops. Complimentary cocktails and light food will be served. RSVP to 215732-2220 or pblore@waygay.org. Designing Your Own Zine (this workshop will be taught in English and Spanish) Sunday, December 4, 1-3 pm If you could make your own publication, what would it look like? Zines (pronounced zeens) are small-scale, low budget, limited edition mini-magazines which are produced on a photocopier instead of a printing press. Zines can be computer generated or handwritten and content can be wide-ranging from visual art, to poetry to essays. They can be a powerful tool for social change and artistic expression,encouraging active participation in the creation of ones own culture, and independence from mainstream media.Join seasoned graphic artists and zine makers Elisha Lim and Coco Riot and learn some basic elements of page layout and design and a discussion of examples of successful layouts and engaging zines. Each participant will then have the chance to work on a zine project to apply and practice some of the concepts they have learned. No experience necessary! Materials provided. FREE , and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP visit www.leeway.org. Check out some of Elishas work as well, which will be displayed in a portion of the Centers art gallery. Guys Night Out: Curtis Institute of Music Recital Friday, December 2, 6:30 pm Join the Guys for a FREE recital performed by students at Curtis, one of the worlds leading music conservatories. Well meet at William Way at 6:30, then proceed to Curtis (1726 Locust St), stopping for coffee on the way. The concert begins at 8pm and features works from Bartok, Bottesini, Shapiro, Stravinsky and Temkin. RSVP to pblore@waygay.orgor 215-7322220. This diverse group of GBT men meets monthly for social and cultural opportunities of interest. Annual Holiday Potluck Sunday, December 25, 3 pm Join us for the 8th annual Holiday Potluck Dinner. Get to know some new people and enjoy some great food. The cost of admission is simply bringing part of the meal to share with everyone. Somethingfor-everyone is the avor choice, be it a turkey, dessert, vegan, or vegetarian dish. Please RSVP to 215-732-2220 and indicate what item you plan to bring to the potluck. John J. Wilcox, Jr. Library & Archives: 1981-Until Its Over On view Sep 15 Dec 15, 2011 2011 marks the 30th year of the AIDS epidemic, as well as the 25th annual AIDS Walk Philly, scheduled for October 16th. To help commemorate these signicant milestones, the Center has partnered with the AIDS Fund which has developed a multimedia display of pictures, newspaper clippings, personal stories, videos, and artwork titled 1981-Until Its Over The scope of this project goes beyond AIDS Funds history to encompass the history of HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia and the U.S. LGBT Cancer Support Group Monday, December 5, RSVP for time (1st Mondays through Dec) This group is in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and will provide LGBT cancer patients, families and friends in the Greater Philadelphia region with opportunities to share experiences, exchange information, gain support, information, education and networking at the Center. The group is facilitated by Kelly Harris, MSS, LCSW. For more information and to register, please contact Ilana Benyosef, LSW 610-238-0360 ext. 232 or ilana.benyosef@lls.org A Penny for Your Thoughts Saturday, December 17, 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. 2nd Annual Pet Adoption Day Sunday, December 11, 12-3 pm Join us for an Open House in the Lobby of your community center as we partner with animal foster and adoption organization, Finding Shelter (www.ndingshelter.org), for an afternoon of food, drink, and learning about and addressing the needs of vulnerable animals. The Center is delighted to work with Finding Shelter for a second year to connect pets in need with temporary and forever homes. Pet a puppy, cuddle a cat, and walk away with a smile on your face. For more information, please contact Michael at mpomante@waygay.org. Queer Writers Collective Saturday, December 10, 46 pm (no meeting on December 24th) (Every 2nd & 4th Sat 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. Contact Candice for information at (215) 732-2220 or info@waygay.org. FREE. Way Gay U: Sexy After Sixty: The Mind Body Mambo Monday, December 5, 7-9pm Masters and Johnsons said that we stay the same sexual person throughout our life. However, we also know that sexuality is an ever-evolving part of the human experience. This can be hard to believe when living in a culture that often portrays only youth as sexual, but we know better! Staying in touch with your sexy side is an important part of your happiness and health at any age. Join us for a pleasure-based educational workshop where well discuss physical and mental paths to pleasure, consider ways to stay sensual while experiencing bodily and life changes, and share ideas about ways to live as a sexually satised person throughout your life! Disclaimer: Must be 18 years of age or older to attend. Presented by Screwsmart, a sex education collaborative. ScrewSmart facilitates a collective community dialogue that supports sexual exploration and health by providing educational workshops, hosting sex positive community events, and advocating freedom of expression for sexual minorities. $35 MEMBERS, $70 NON-MEMBERS. Register online at www.waygay.org or by calling 215-732-2220 during business hours. Silver Foxes Sunday, December 25, 3-5 pm (Every 4th Sunday of the month) This month the Silver Foxes are cordially invited attend the Centers Annual Holiday Potluck. To RSVP, please call the front desk at 215732-2220 to let us know what you will be bringing to share! 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. WeXist Sunday, December 11 (no meeting on December 25), 2-4 pm NEW MEETING DAY (Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month) Support group for transmen, those born female with gender identity questions, and female-to-male (FTM) transsexuals. FREE. Womens Wednesdays: Holiday White Elephant Wed, Dec 21, 5:30 7:30 pm Join us for this fun holiday party game. Look in a closet nd that crazy scarf you never wore or a piece of costume jewelry thats not your style. Anything goes, just wrap it up and come join in the fun. Well have holiday music and light refreshments. Womens Wednesdays is a senior social for women 50 and over. Light refreshments served.