September 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Center Closed
2
Center Closed
3
Center Closed
4
Center Closed
6pm LGBT Group
5
6
7
Labor Day — Closed
8
1pm Tea Time
9
11am DIC Meeting
12pm Produce to People
1pm Bingo
10
11am Who Said It?
11
10am–2pm Open Art
6pm LGBT Group
12
13
14
11am Ping Pong Tournament
15
10am Mind Matters
1pm Tea Time
16
1pm Bingo
17
Opens 1pm
1pm CSP
4pm Mystery Diner
18
10am–2pm Open Art
6pm LGBT Group
19
20
21
1pm Brews & Brotherhood
22
11am Trivia
1pm Tea Time
23
1pm Bingo
24
1pm Rhythm & Reset
4pm Grief Support
25
10am–2pm Open Art
6pm LGBT Group
26
11am–2pm Recovery in the Valley 🎉
27
28
29
1pm Tea Time
4pm Big Bangin' Bingo
30
1pm Bingo
TAKE NOTE — SEPTEMBER 2026
Tuesday–Friday • September 1–4
Center Closed
The Drop-In Center will be closed September 1–4.
Friday, September 4 • 6:00 PM — LGBT Group (still meeting)
Monday • September 7
Closed — Labor Day
The Drop-In Center will be closed for Labor Day.
Tuesday • September 8
Tea Time
1:00 PM — Grab a cup of tea and spend some time relaxing and connecting with others.
Wednesday • September 9
DIC Meeting, Produce to People & Bingo
11:00 AM — DIC Meeting: Have a voice in what happens at PEN! Share ideas, suggestions, and feedback about the Drop-In Center.
12:00–2:00 PM — Produce to People at the Galleria. PEN does not supply transportation.
1:00 PM — Bingo
Thursday • September 10
Who Said It? Who Did It? What Is It?
11:00 AM — Three guessing games in one! Match famous catchphrases to the person who said them, figure out "who did it" from the clues, and use only your sense of touch to identify the mystery items hidden inside our What Is It? bags.
Friday • September 11
Open Art & LGBT Group
10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Open Art: Drop in and spend some time creating with Dr. T. No experience needed—just come enjoy the process!
6:00 PM — LGBT Group
Monday • September 14
Ping Pong Tournament
11:00 AM — Grab a paddle and join some friendly competition! Players will face off until we crown our PEN Ping Pong Champion. Beginners are welcome too!
Tuesday • September 15
Mind Matters & Tea Time
10:00 AM — Mind Matters: A comfortable, interactive group focused on mental wellness, everyday life, and learning more about ourselves through conversation and activities.
1:00 PM — Tea Time
Wednesday • September 16
Bingo
1:00 PM — Bingo
Thursday • September 17
CSP & PEN's Diner: Mystery Diner
Note: Center opens at 1:00 PM.
1:00 PM — CSP
4:00 PM — PEN's Diner: Mystery Diner — Dinner comes with a mystery this month! PEN's famous peach pie has disappeared, and everyone is a suspect. Enjoy dinner while questioning characters, uncovering clues, and trying to solve Who Stole PEN's Peach Pie?
Friday • September 18
Open Art & LGBT Group
10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Open Art: Drop in and spend some time creating with Dr. T. No experience needed—just come enjoy the process!
6:00 PM — LGBT Group
Monday • September 21
Brews & Brotherhood
1:00 PM — Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair for a laid-back group centered around conversation, connection, and brotherhood.
Tuesday • September 22
Trivia & Tea Time
11:00 AM — Trivia: Put your random knowledge to the test with a fun mix of questions covering entertainment, decades, everyday knowledge, and more!
1:00 PM — Tea Time
Wednesday • September 23
Bingo
1:00 PM — Bingo
Thursday • September 24
Rhythm & Reset & Grief Support Group
1:00 PM — Rhythm & Reset: A relaxed music group where we use music to unwind, connect, and recharge. Come and listen to favorite songs, explore different genres, talk about how music connects to our memories and emotions, enjoy music games, and plenty of opportunities to share what you love. No musical experience needed—just come as you are, enjoy the music, and reset!
4:00 PM — Grief Support Group: A supportive space for anyone experiencing grief or loss. Come to share, listen, connect with others, or simply be present—there is no pressure to speak.
Friday • September 25
Open Art & LGBT Group
10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Open Art: Drop in and spend some time creating with Dr. T. No experience needed—just come enjoy the process!
6:00 PM — LGBT Group
Saturday • September 26
🎉 Recovery in the Valley
11:00 AM–2:00 PM — A special community event celebrating recovery, hope, connection, and support. Come together with others and learn more about recovery resources in our community.
Tuesday • September 29
Tea Time & Big Bangin' Bingo
1:00 PM — Tea Time
4:00 PM — Big Bangin' Bingo: Not your regular Wednesday Bingo! Join us for an extra round of Bingo with bigger games, fun prizes, and lots of chances to win.
Wednesday • September 30
Bingo
1:00 PM — Bingo
Reminders
- Participation is always your choice
- New faces are always welcome
- Questions? Call the Center: 814-539-2724 or 814-539-7804