(Werner Books & Coffee, Erie, PA 16508) 5 PM - 8 PM. Bring games and/or cards with you, or just come to play what others bring. Contact: Steve Siwiecki. Phone: (814) 455-4009. Venue Phone: (814) 864-1565. Browse to https://agingwithprideerie.org/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://www.facebook.com/events/1354892079174239/. Browse to venue website http://www.wernerbooks.com/.

(Lake Erie Counseling Associates, Erie, PA 16505) 1 PM - 3 PM. Planning meetings are open to anyone interested in helping to plan activities for Aging with Pride. Meetings generally run for about 2 hours with coffee and light refreshments provided. Contact: Dale Allgeier. Phone: (814) 455-4009. Venue Phone: (814) 455-4009. Browse to https://agingwithprideerie.org/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://www.facebook.com/events/831038423181647/.

On Saturday, Jan 24th, Aging With Pride held its monthly meal outing at Give-a-Crepe, 1909 Chestnut St in Erie. We were honored to have a special guest, Dr. Tyler Titus, President of the Erie City Council. We were able to open a discussion on the possibility of developing multigenerational cooperation with the various LGBTQ+ organizations in the community. Please contact Pete Genco at (814) 384-9785 for more info and to learn about our monthly events. Please visit our website at agingwithprideerie.org

(Give A Crepe. La CrepErie, 1909 Chestnut St, Erie, PA 16502) 11 AM - 1 PM. Aging with Pride, an organization of senior LGBT+ members and allies, is meeting for brunch. Everyone is on their own for the meal. RSVP to Peter at (814) 384-9785 (text or voice). Contact: Peter Genco. Phone: (814) 384-9785. Venue Phone: (814) 504-1827. Browse to https://agingwithprideerie.org/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://www.facebook.com/events/851313577681068. Browse to venue website https://www.facebook.com/giveacrepe/.

(Lake Erie Counseling Associates, Erie, PA 16505) 1 PM - 3 PM. Planning meetings are open to anyone interested in helping to plan activities for Aging with Pride. Meetings generally run for about 2 hours with coffee and light refreshments provided. Contact: Dale Allgeier. Phone: (814) 455-4009. Venue Phone: (814) 455-4009. Browse to https://agingwithprideerie.org/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://www.facebook.com/events/2059677318154748/.

(Werner Books & Coffee, 3608 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16508) 1 PM. Werner Books offers a 20% discount on books purchased for the book club. Phone: (814) 455-4009. Venue Phone: (814) 864-1565. Email: [email protected]. Browse to https://agingwithprideerie.org/. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://www.facebook.com/events/1524621961903228. Browse to venue website http://www.wernerbooks.com/.

From Peter Genco: As a city of Erie resident, I had the opportunity to meet with our new Mayor, Daria Devlin, on January 9, 2026. I spent most of our time talking about Aging With Pride. Mayor Devlin was pleased with the work we are doing, including our monthly programs, Legacy Project, archives project, our recognition awards, and our cooperation with organizations in other cities. She was also happy to hear about Bears Do Dinner, which has been meeting since 2013!

The Aging with Pride Legacy Project continues work on the development of a formal historical archive capturing the development and evolution of LGBTQIA+ culture in Erie.  While newspaper articles, timelines and photographs set the historical stage of an archive, recorded oral histories add dimensions of personal experience, motivation and an emotional context connected to past events.

Aging with Pride (AWP) acknowledges individuals and/or businesses who demonstrate their commitment to assisting the "seasoned" members of the LGBTQ+ Community. On November 30, 2025, AWP presented a Recognition Award to Erin Phillips, Managing Editor of Erie Reader. She wrote an article in the June 2025 issue titled "Aging With Pride: Erie's Queer Senior Social Club". She interviewed several members of AWP and provided a well-received informational article about the group and the social needs of the elders in our community.

(Werner Books & Coffee, 3608 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16508) 5 PM - 8 PM. Bring games and/or cards with you, or just come to play what others bring. Contact: Steve. Phone: (814) 455-4009. Venue Phone: (814) 864-1565. Browse to https://agingwithprideerie.org/. Browse to venue website http://www.wernerbooks.com/.

(Lake Erie Counseling Associates, 1932 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505) 1 PM - 3 PM. Planning meetings are open to anyone interested in helping to plan activities for Aging with Pride. Meetings generally run for about 2 hours with coffee and light refreshments provided. Contact: Dale Allgeier. Phone: (814) 455-4009. Venue Phone: (814) 455-4009. Browse to https://agingwithprideerie.org/.

On Wednesday, November 19, Aging With Pride had their monthly dinner at Valerio's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, 724 Powell Ave, Erie, PA. Aging With Pride dinners are usually the last week of the month. The next dinner will be the annual holiday dinner at a member's home on December 18, and then a brunch at Give a Crepe CrepErie, 1909 Chestnut St, Erie, PA on January 24. Aging With Pride meets twice a month for planning and discussion, as well as a book club on the third Saturday of the month and a game night on the second Thursday of the month.