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Artist Roberta Dickinson documented her own gender transition through self-portrait.

THE SINGER SPECIAL COLLECTION: A NEW ADDITION TO THE ARCHIVES

The John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archive has seen tremendous growth these past two years in terms of our capacity to better preserve and document LGBTQ history within our Center and throughout our city. Weve expanded our special collections and thereby broadened the range of materials housed at the Center. Weve had organizations such as The Conservation Center and the Pennsylvania Historical Society come in and survey our materials, creating finding aids and assessing our practices and making recommendations for improvement that could lead to significant financial support from local foundations. Weve forged relationships with numerous historical institutions such as the African American Museum, The Philadelphia History Museum, and the Library Company of Philadelphia, to name a few. Its truly an exciting time for this program and its potential to have a positive impact on this region is inspiring. The forward momentum is unstoppable and it wouldnt have been possible without the support and dedication of the local LGBT communities who for years collected flyers, buttons, organizational records, t-shirts, photos, and so much more. It is through these materials that we are able to create a picture of some of what our communities have overcome and created to make lives better over the past several decades, thus constructing a rich and meaningful history for future generations to learn from and appreciate. This summer, the Center received the donation of a special collection that has greatly enriched the archive. Longtime movement builder and scholar Ben Singer donated to the Center some of his personal archives which document various organizing efforts in the transgender and gender nonconforming communities. Through personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, flyers, and organizational records, researchers will have access to materials documenting 30 years of activism and grassroots organizing in the trans* and gender nonconforming communities. Ive long realized the value of collecting and maintaining the history of trans* organizing in Philadelphia, said

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1 The Singer special
collection: A new addition to the Archives

Singer. I felt that the Wilcox Archives was the best place for todays activists and scholars to have access to the documents that chronicle pieces of invisible histories of the transformation and growth of transgender communities in Philadelphia and the surrounding region. William Way LGBT Community Center Executive Director Chris Bartlett said, We are thrilled to receive this important collection from Ben Singer. Ben participated in many of the crucial organizing efforts over the past two decades that have helped to create a better city for transgender Philadelphians. We are pleased that our communities will have access to this important history in our archives. The purpose of the archive is not just to document official histories, but to find traces of the past that often get lost along with the most marginalized members of our communities. This archival growth in new directions, especially including trans-specific materials, is a testament to queer and trans* movement building. By including documents and other materials in the archives that are often never seen, we ensure that people and their movement building are not overshadowed by official movement histories. The Singer collection also includes an extensive posthumous collection of art and drawings by local artist Roberta Dickinson. These artworks, originally passed on to Singer by longtime Philadelphia health care researcher and activist Walter Lear (1923-2010) will become part of the Centers permanent collection. They document Dickinsons gender transition through self portrait and explanatory notes, and are some of the earliest artworks documenting a transgender artists experience of her own transition. For more information about the Singer collection, or to contribute items to the archives, contact William Way LGBT Community Center archivist Bob Skiba at 215-7322220.

2 Greetings from the

Executive Director

3 August Calendar 4 August At A Glance 6 This Month In

LGBT History

6 Around The Center 7 The Center Proudly

Presents: Way Gay PowerPLAY

7 Development Corner

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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

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GREETINGS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

What an exciting month it has been.

BOA RD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS Jeff Sotland, Esq., Co-Chair Laurie Ward, Co-Chair Steve Brando, Secretary Kim Keegan, Treasurer

BOA RD MEMB ERS

Jocelyn Block David Cermak Anh Dang Tricia Dressel Chris Durr Rudy Flesher Amber Hikes Adam Hymans Kathy McLean Brad Richards Leona Thomas

The key will be to realize that other directors and curators, I got our work has only just begun insights into how we can tell the we continue to have important history of LGBT Philadelphians powerfullyso that every visitor Weve seen terrific breakthroughs work to pursuein fighting employment discrimination, to our exhibits, whether an LGBT on the political frontincluding and demanding schools that citizen or an out-of-town tourist the passage of major legislation are welcoming and supportive will leave with a clear sense of the by our City to provide equal of LGBT students; as well as powerful contributions of LGBT benefits and rights to LGBT people to our history and culture. families and transgender people. creating housing and services for our LGBT seniors who, after Weve seen the success of Giving to the Center: The advocacy efforts to make SEPTA all, were the people who created LGBT liberation and were the Centers fiscal year ends on transit services available to early brave fighters for our civil September 30th, 2013, so well people regardless of gender rights. So yes, lets celebrate be coming to you in the next identity (through the elimination and lets roll up our sleeves to few weeks and months to ask of gender stickers on transit you to consider an additional passes). And of course there was continue the hard work to insure life, liberty and the pursuit of contribution to support our that magical day: Wednesday, work. Give in celebration of our June 26th, 2013, when the United happiness for us all. successesfrom the Supreme States Supreme Court pushed us Court decision on marriage, to further along towards full equality Visiting New Englandwith a the Centers key work on LGBT and recognition of LGBT families. queer eye history, to our dedicated work for Finally, on July 11th, Pennsylvania In late June, I was pleased to LGBT seniors, or our commitment Attorney General Kathleen join the Pew Center for Arts to providing a safe haven for our Kane said that she would not & Heritage to travel to New youth and young adultsyour defend the states discriminatory England with a group of fellow investment in this work leads Defense of Marriage Act in a executive directors and curators to a better Center and City case that has been brought by to look at historical sites through for us all. Please consider a our friends at the ACLU. This is a the lens of sexuality and gender. generous gift when we reach out lot of success for one month, for To explain a bit morewe to you, and dont hesitate to ask one year, for one lifetime. visited traditional Massachusetts questions or make suggestions! historical sites, such as the We all ought to celebrate these USS Constitution (Boston), With appreciation, successesand acknowledge the House of the Seven the decades of work that has been completed by youth, adults, Gables (Salem), the SleeperChris Bartlett McCann House (Gloucester) elders and even ancestors who Executive Director and the Louise May Alcott fought tirelessly (and despite House (Concord). At each site many earlier defeats) to get we took the traditional tour and us to this day. I always focus asked questions about the role on the ancestorssince they of women and LGBT people are easily forgottenpeople in the history described. The who gave their lives to our Sleeper-McCann House, for communitieslike labor activist example, was built and designed Rita Urwitz, fearless Dignity in intricate detail by a gay man, lesbian ML Cervone; African Henry Sleeper, who had an American gay AIDS activist Arnold Jackson; first-out-public exquisite eye for decoration and was part of a network of gay men official in Pennsylvania Walter who lived on the North Shore of Lear; and Kiyoshi Kuromiya, Boston. Recently, tour guides at who was a key leader in every major civil rights effort of the 20 th the house have begun including Century. I want to take a moment details of Sleepers gay life because it is important to the to acknowledge these and other history of the house. leaders, both dead and alive, whose hard and persistent work Why was this trip important? In brought us to this daywhere we can more fully imagine what it 2014 and 2015 we will be hosting will be like for LGBT people to be a number of historical exhibitions full citizens of the Commonwealth at local museums with the goal of bringing LGBT history front and the nation. Congratulations and center as part of the stories to us all. that are told in a city that has such a key role in American History. In my discussions with

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RECURRING PROG R A MS
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. 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. 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.

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.

AUGUST AT A GLANCE
ONGOING
Art Gallery: Gender Galactic: for the Love of Space On view in the gallery: July 12 August 31, 2013 Gender Galactic: For the Love of Space stretches from ceiling to floor and features exciting new work by young artists from the Attic Youth Center. This years annual exhibition showcases larger than life collaborative prints, queer camouflage, relics from wonderland, photography as performance self portrait sculptures, adventures in texture, plus pattern and more pattern. This year the Attic Youth Center will simultaneously open in the archive gallery. We Are Attic Graffix tells the story of a tenacious and sophisticated group of young artists and their dreams of challenging heterosexism and transphobia one t-shirt at a time. Making connection between the Gay Liberation Movements historical use of screen printing, t-shirts and posters this exhibit celebrates art and activism and the young people who dare to challenge systemic power. The Attic Youth Center creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society. John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives: We Are Attic Graffix On view: July 12 September 27, 2013 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. Private Lives in Public Spaces: Bringing Philadelphias LGBT History Out in the Open @ the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent (15 S 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. 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. non-members. Tickets can be purchased online at www.waygay.org or by calling 215-732-2220 during regular business hours. Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, August 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) 732-2220 to register.

9 AUGUST
Guys Night Out @ The Homosexuals presented at GayFest! Friday, August 9th, 6:30pm $15 ($5 off regular price) Well leave the Center promptly at 6:30pm and walk to Plays & Players Theater (0.4m, 1714 Delancey Place) for the preview performance of The Homosexuals presented in GayFest! by Quince Productions (www.quinceproductions. com). See the Philadelphia Premiere of what the Chicago Tribune has called ambitious, substantial, and deeply impressive...plenty of humor...an important new gay play. Purchase tickets at individuals can also pay with cash at WW Front Desk. PLEASE NOTE: Plays & Players is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. Attendees will use the stairs to get to the 3rd floor studio. SYNOPSIS: New to the big city, Evan is invited to a party by a near stranger, and meets a circle of friends who will change his life. Told in reverse order, from 2010 to 2000, this very funny and touching play examines the fears, doubts and hopes faced by gay men in the first decade of the 21st century. Purchase tickets at http:// augustguysnight.brownpapertickets.com or in cash or check at the WW Front Desk. Loft23 presents The Game Loft Friday, August 9, 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

2 AUGUST
Loft 23 presents The Exchange Loft Friday, August 2, 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.

7 AUGUST
Gay Community Night at the Phillies Wednesday, August 7, 7pm Join Center staff and members as we witness the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Chicago Cubs. Cheer on the home team and have a great evening with friends while soaking up the stadium atmosphere on a warm summer evening, we will be in Section 302. $22 for members/$24 for

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. 215-732TALK (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.

TransWay (Free) Thursdays, 7-9pm A weekly social group for the transgender and gender nonconforming community.

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 30- 45 minutes. Results provided during the appointment.

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.

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!

be board games, a Wii console and PS3 provided within the group space. So come out, join the group and have fun!!!!!! FREE.

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.

23 AUGUST
Loft23 presents The Game Loft Friday, August 23, 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.

13 AUGUST
SageWorks Introduction Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 pm & Thursday, August 22, 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

20 AUGUST
Volunteer Velada & Dinner Tuesday, August 20, 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!

21 AUGUST
Womens Wednesdays: Committee Formed for October Womens Dance Party Wednesday, August 21, 5:30 7:30 pm Join us this month to become part of the planning committee for the lesbian dance party scheduled for this fall. We will select members for specific tasks and responsibilities. If you have expertise in planning parties, decorating, organizing, outreach, please come in to share your time and talent. Womens Wednesdays is a social and educational group for Women 50+. Light refreshments served.

24 AUGUST
Queer Writers Collective Saturday, August 24, 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. Contact Candice for information at (215) 732-2220 or info@waygay.org. Free.

16 AUGUST
Loft 23 presents The Exchange Loft Friday, August 16, 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.

25 AUGUST
Silver Foxes Sunday, August 25, 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.

22 AUGUST
SageWorks Introduction Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 pm & Thursday, August 22, 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

17 AUGUST
A Penny for Your Thoughts Saturday, August 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

OTHER
Book Club (Third Wednesdays of the month) On Summer Hiatus from June through August.

THIS MONTH IN LGBT HISTORY

19 6 3: HOMOPHIL ES AT T HE DR A K E HOT EL

Early in 1963, four early gay and lesbian organizations on the east coast formed an umbrella organization called East Coast Homophile Organizations (ECHO.) Homophile, or same gender loving, was the term that these early organizations used to identify themselves. These four groups, the Mattachine Society of Washington D.C., Mattachine of New York, the Janus Society of Philadelphia and the Daughters of Bilitis from New York, held the first ECHO conference in Philadelphia the weekend of August 29, 1963, only a few days after the historic African-American civil rights March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. ECHO tried to book the convention at the Adelphia Hotel, which backed out after discovering the nature of the convention. The Drake Hotel on Spruce St. also tried to back out and only relented when threatened with a lawsuit. The theme for the first conference was Homosexuality Time for Reappraisal. Speakers included ECHO Secretary, Joan Fleischmann; Daniel Webster Corey, author of the Homosexual in America; Rev. Edward Lee, minister at Philadelphias Holy Trinity Episcopal Church; and activist and lesbian pulp fiction author Artemis Smith. Fleischmann, who appears in the photo, was the original Vice-President of the Janus Society and served as Chair of the 1963 ECHO convention. Philadelphia was blessed with an unusually strong alliance between lesbians and gay men and Philadelphias lesbians were at the forefront of many of the early battles for equality. In 1964 and 1965, ECHO held two more conferences, one in Washington D.C. and the next in New York City. In 1966, ECHO dissolved, replaced by the more inclusive North American Conference of Homophile Organizations (NACHO). Early organizations like ECHO and NACHO laid the groundwork for 1970s post-Stonewall activism, by courageously challenging anti-gay laws ranging from military service to immigration to job discrimination. - Bob Skiba, John J. Wilcox Jr. LGBT Archives of Philadelphia

AROUND THE CENTER

Thursday, June 13, Executive Director Chris Bartlett spoke to the newly launched LGBT resource group at Vanguard. About 200 members of OPEN (Out Professional Engagement Network) watched in Malvern and via simulcast from satellite offices in Scottsdale, AZ, Charlotte, NC, and Washington, DC. (Photo: Mark Steel).

Private Lives in Public Spaces opened to the public on Wednesday, June 19th, at the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent. On display through October 25th, this is the first solo exhibition of LGBT history in a mainstream museum in Philadelphia and offers a glimpse into the John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archival Collection at the Center. (Philadelphia Gay News/Scott Drake)

The William Way won Best Nonprofit in the Philly Pride Parade on Sunday, June 9th. (Photo: Leona Thomas)

THE CENTER PROUDLY PRESENTS: WAY GAY POWERPLAY

DEVELOPMENT CORNER
We are pleased to announce that the Center recently received three significant grants to support general operations as well as new and existing programs. In March, the Center was awarded $220,000 in funding the largest programbased grant in its 37 year historyfrom the Pew Center for Arts & Heritages Philadelphia Music Project to produce the countrys first LGBT-themed jazz festival. Slated to take place in September 2014, the festival will include a panel discussion, master classes, and a full-day concert with jazz greats Fred Hersch, Patricia Barber, Andy Bey, and others. On June 11, the Center was presented with $10,000 from Wells Fargo to support senior programs. These funds will be used to market and promote existing programs, including Connecting Generations, SAGEWorks, and other lifeaffirming senior services, and to support the development of new programs at the John C. Anderson Apartments. Finally, just last month, the Center was awarded a $33,000 Mission Impact Grant from The Philadelphia Foundation. Mission Impact Grants are given to organizations that are achieving mission impact through programmatic offerings and organizational leadership and evidence of strategic partnerships, advocacy efforts, and collaboration. The Center is incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of foundations and corporations in the region.

IndiGoGo, just one of Way Gay PowerPLAYs many exciting events. (Photo: Patrick Hagerty)

In our most humble of opinions, the William Way LGBT Community Center is pretty great at a lot of things. From our thriving arts and culture programming and free peer counseling services to our expanding senior programs and social and recreational support groups for youth and young adults, the Center provides lifeaffirming activities for tens of thousands of members, clients, and program participants every year. Do you know what else were darn good at? Throwing a party! Our annual Homecoming celebration the night before Philly PRIDE in June, Indigo Ball and the IndiGoGo dance party in October, and our archive and art gallery opening and closing receptions are some of the communitys most anticipated ongoing events. Development Director, Michael Pomante, stated, If it aint broke, dont fix it. With that in mind, the fundraising staff not only decided to not fix it, but it developed more events to engage new and existing audiences. We created and are proud to present to the community Way Gay PowerPLAY, a series of monthly fundraising and friend-raising events aimed to increase visibility for the Center, thus encouraging more people to become members

and participate in the more than 70 programs that we offer each month. We know and our loyal patrons and program participants know that the services we provide are fundamental to the strength and vitality of our community, remarked Chris Bartlett, Executive Director, But what we want is for every LGBTQ citizen and ally in our region to know this, too, and to become members and support the Center, which iswithout question the hub of LGBTQ community in Greater Philadelphia and for many LGBTQ visitors to our city, the first place they turn to for information, advice, and support. Way Gay PowerPLAY formally launched on Friday, July 19, when the Center partnered with Stimulus Productionsthe host of the largest and most diverse womens party in the Northeast and a slew of other nonprofits for PLUNGE, the inaugural LGBT Community Pool Party at North Shore Beach Club in Northern Liberties. Hundreds of friends of the Center came out for this wet and wild summer celebration and fundraiser. The Center extends its sincerest gratitude to Morgan Levine and Amber Hikes from Stimulus Productions for organizing the event and including the Center and so many deserving organizations in the festivities.

Other events on the docket include a Lip Sync for Your Life Tournament a la RuPauls Drag Race at TABU Sports Bar and Lounge on August 24, a Virgo Birthday Bash in the Centers ballroom for some of Phillys finest celebrities in September, and a Meet and Greet for LGBT Employee Resource Groups and their members on September 21. The first series of Way Gay PowerPLAY events will culminate in late December with the Centers first-ever overnight Pocono retreat as well as the much-loved Whisker Wonderland, a pet adoption event sponsored by William Way and Finding Shelter. A full calendar of PowerPLAY events will be published in forthcoming weekly e-blasts and the Centers September newsletter. However, if you have ideas for an event or would like to sponsor or get more information about one of the PowerPLAY activities, please email Michael at mpomante@waygay.org. We hope youll all come and PLAY with William Way!

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