November 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Santa Shop Sign-ups 9am–3pm
3
12:15pm CIT Visit
4
Center Closed
5
Center Closed
4pm DND
6
Center Closed
6pm LGBTQIA+
7
8
9
11am DIC Meeting
10
11am Mind Matters
1pm Tea Time
11
Center Closed
Veterans Day
12
11am Fall Craft
13
10am Arts for Healing / Open Art
1pm Rhythm & Reset
6pm LGBTQIA+
14
15
16
11am Karaoke
17
11am Nice Day Café
1pm Tea Time
4pm DND
18
10:30am Victim Services Visit
12:30pm Birthdays
1pm BINGO
19
11am MAWG
1pm CSP
20
10am Arts for Healing / Open Art
1pm Rhythm & Reset
6pm LGBTQIA+ Queersgiving
21
22
23
11am Trivia
24
Center Closed
25
Center Closed
26
Center Closed
27
Center Closed
28
29
30
Center Closed
TAKE NOTE — NOVEMBER 2026
PEER EMPOWERMENT NETWORK — A closer look at this month's groups, activities and schedule changes.
PEER EMPOWERMENT NETWORK — A closer look at this month's groups, activities and schedule changes.
Week One · November 2–6
Tuesday • November 3
CIT Visit
12:15 PM — CIT Visit
Meet visitors from Pennsylvania's CIT Training and Technical Assistance Center, a statewide program that helps communities strengthen how they respond to people in crisis.
Wednesday • November 4
Center Closed
Thursday • November 5
Center Closed during regular daytime hours
4:00 PM — Dungeons & Dragons
Team up to create characters, solve challenges and build a fantasy adventure together. For those joining us, a small, optional donation of up to $5 helps with group events and pizza or snacks. Please give only what you can; $5 is the maximum.
Friday • November 6
Center Closed during regular daytime hours
6:00 PM — LGBTQIA+ Group
The group alternates between social gatherings and support meetings in a welcoming, affirming space. For those joining us, a small, optional donation of up to $5 helps with group events and pizza or snacks. Please give only what you can; $5 is the maximum.
Week Two · November 9–13
Monday • November 9
Drop-In Center Meeting
11:00 AM — Drop-In Center Meeting
Hear center updates, share ideas and bring up questions or concerns. Help shape what happens at PEN!
Tuesday • November 10
Mind Matters & Tea Time
11:00 AM — Mind Matters
Join a supportive conversation about mental wellness and taking care of yourself.
1:00 PM — Tea Time
Relax, grab a cup of tea and enjoy conversation together.
Wednesday • November 11
Center Closed — Veterans Day
Wishing our veterans a happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service!
Thursday • November 12
Fall Craft
11:00 AM — Fall Craft
Spend some time getting creative with a seasonal craft. Come enjoy a little fall fun together!
Friday • November 13
Arts for Healing, Rhythm & Reset & LGBTQIA+ Group
10:00 AM — Arts for Healing / Open Art
DR. T leads the group to develop different skills in art. Draw, paint or work on a creative project at your own pace. No art experience is needed.
1:00 PM — Rhythm & Reset
Lou Conrad from Seton Hill College leads the group in different music-related skills and activities. Come explore music and learn together!
6:00 PM — LGBTQIA+ Group
The group alternates between social gatherings and support meetings in a welcoming, affirming space. For those joining us, a small, optional donation of up to $5 helps with group events and pizza or snacks. Please give only what you can; $5 is the maximum.
Week Three · November 16–20
Monday • November 16
Karaoke
11:00 AM — Karaoke
Pick a favorite song and take the microphone, sing along or cheer on your friends!
Tuesday • November 17
Nice Day Café, Tea Time & Dungeons & Dragons
11:00 AM — Nice Day Café
Stop in for coffee, conversation and a relaxed café atmosphere with your PEN friends.
1:00 PM — Tea Time
Take a break and enjoy a cup of tea and good company.
4:00 PM — Dungeons & Dragons
Team up to create characters, solve challenges and build a fantasy adventure together. For those joining us, a small, optional donation of up to $5 helps with group events and pizza or snacks. Please give only what you can; $5 is the maximum.
Wednesday • November 18
Victim Services Visit, Birthday Celebration & Bingo
10:30 AM — Victim Services Visit
Meet the visitors from Victim Services, learn about the support they offer and ask questions.
12:30 PM — Birthday Celebration
Help us celebrate our November birthdays!
1:00 PM — Bingo
Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun.
Thursday • November 19
MAWG & CSP
11:00 AM — MAWG | 1:00 PM — CSP
See staff for more information about these meetings.
Friday • November 20
Arts for Healing, Rhythm & Reset & LGBTQIA+ Queersgiving
10:00 AM — Arts for Healing / Open Art
DR. T leads the group to develop different skills in art. Draw, paint or work on a creative project at your own pace. No art experience is needed.
1:00 PM — Rhythm & Reset
Lou Conrad from Seton Hill College leads the group in different music-related skills and activities. Come explore music and learn together!
6:00 PM — LGBTQIA+ Queersgiving
This group alternates between social gatherings and support meetings. Join us for a Thanksgiving-season Queersgiving gathering. For those joining us, a small, optional donation of up to $5 helps with group events and pizza or snacks. Please give only what you can; $5 is the maximum.
Week Four · November 23–28
Monday • November 23
Trivia
11:00 AM — Trivia
Test what you know, take a guess and enjoy some friendly competition!
Tuesday November 24 through Friday November 27
Center Closed — Thanksgiving Week
Happy Thanksgiving!! Wishing everyone a warm and restful holiday. 🦃
Week Five · November 30
Monday • November 30
Center Closed
Questions?
- Please see staff with questions about groups, activities or schedule changes.
- Call us: 814-539-7804
- Regular hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Friday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM