Aging Program
Program Coordinator:
Christie Carter (she/her)
ccarter@mkelgbt.org
The Older Adult Program hosts several activities and services throughout the Milwaukee area. See our Calendar of Events for the most up-to-date information.
Monthly social groups
Weekly Drop-ins
Monthly Older Adult Program Advisory Committee meetings
Informational sessions on topics specific to older adults
Once a month, coffee gathering
MCDA monthly meals
50 & Better Dining Club
Older Adult Drop-in
Every Thursday
2:00 - 5:00 pm (in-person)
Come “drop in” at the Center and meet others, enjoy snacks, discussion, card games, and more!
Virtual Family Coffee
First Saturday of Each Month
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85942750431
Join from the comfort of your own home. Bring some food and a beverage. All LGBTQ+/50 & better folks are welcome to connect over coffee and conversation!
Mount Carmel Lutheran Church Dinner
2nd Wednesday of every month
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Enjoy good food, friends, and even better company at our monthly meal sponsored by Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church. Each month the food follows a different theme.
Milwaukee County Senior Dining Grab & Go Meal Pick-up
4th Wednesday of Each Month
3:00 pm -4:00 pm
RSVP by emailing the Aging Program Coordinator the Tuesday before. These meals can be picked up in the Center lobby.
Foodwise/Strong Bodies (currently on break)
Every Tuesday & Thursday
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
StrongBodies is a strength training program for anyone desiring to slow down the bone and muscle loss process. StrongBodies is geared toward mid-life and older adults. It was founded on the StrongWomen™ Strength Training Program based out of Tufts University, which grew out of research published by Dr. Miriam E. Nelson on bone density in older adults. Classes typically have eight or more participants and last approximately 60-75 minutes. Classes meet twice per week for 9-week sessions. Typical Class consists of 1) warm-up, 2) resistance training – working all major muscle groups, utilizing a combination of dumbbells, adjustable ankle weights, and body weight, and 3) cool-down. Our programs are free, and we provide dumbbells/weights.
Monthly Movies
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
3:00 pm -5:00 pm
Get together with other older adults for a movie and some snacks. Stick around after the movie for a discussion.
FAB (Fifty And Better) Support Group
Wednesdays
6:00 – 8:00 pm Hybrid (online or in person at the Center)
A discussion group designed to build community through our combined strengths that focus on the week's highs and lows. Participants can also find out about resources as well as upcoming events.
The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center assists those needing referrals to community resources.