Peer Empowerment Network
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TAKE NOTE! – JULY 2026
PEN's Summer Passport to Fun continues with Totally Awesome 1980s Month!
Music, movies, big hair, fitness, fun, friendship—and don't forget to get your Passport stamped!
Wednesday • July 1-CENTER CLOSED
A staff member will be available from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM to register participants and collect DelGrosso's trip payments.
Thursday • July 2-CENTER CLOSED 4:00 PM – Dungeons & Dragons
D&D is a cooperative fantasy role-playing game where players create characters, solve challenges, and build a story together. Come join us!
Friday • July 3-CENTER CLOSED-6:00 PM – LGBT Group
Monday • July 6-Day in the Decade!
We're kicking off 1980s Month with music, memories, and fun! Come dressed in your favorite 80s attire and receive your Passport stamp!
Tuesday • July 7-10:00 AM – Mind Matters-1:00 PM – Tea Time
Wednesday • July 8-Produce to People will be held in the Galleria Mall parking lot. Transportation is not provided (information only).-1:00 PM – Bingo
Thursday • July 9-CENTER CLOSED – DELGROSSO'S TRIP
Everyone must arrive by 9:00 AM. The bus will depart promptly at 10:00 AM.
Friday • July 10-CENTER CLOSED-2:00–4:00 PM – Wisdom, Wonder & Wellness
Stop in for this exciting new philosophy discussion group!
A Philosophy Discussion Group
What if the right question could light up a room—or bring light to the dark corridors of your mind?
What if curiosity itself were part of recovery? Fuel your recovery through wonder and curiosity.
Our first meeting will focus on:
An introduction to what we're doing here.
Self-knowledge through the lens of our favorite superheroes and story characters.
6:00 PM – LGBT Group
Monday • July 13-Movie Monday
Enjoy an optional 80s movie in the living room plus our Retro Lounge & Arcade in the game room.
Tuesday • July 14-11:00 AM – Brew & Brotherhood Men's Group with Eugene-1:00 PM – Tea Time
Wednesday • July 15-11:00 AM – Drop-In Center Meeting-12:30 PM – Birthday Celebration-1:00 PM – Bingo
Thursday • July 16-Let's Get Physical – 80s Style!
Come dressed in your 80s workout finest—neon colors, sweatbands, leg warmers, tracksuits, big hair, and plenty of totally rad energy!
At 11:00 AM, join Maryann, Melissa, Eugene, and Abbie for four short and silly mini sessions featuring:
Chair aerobics
Jane Fonda stretches and poses
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Jazzercise walk-out
Move as much or as little as you'd like—this day is all about music, laughter, and fun.
Because girls—and Eugene—just wanna have fun!
1:00-CSP
Friday • July 17-10:30 AM–2:00 PM – Open Art-6:00 PM – LGBT Group
Monday • July 20-Movie Monday Returns!
Enjoy an optional 80s movie in the living room and our Retro Lounge & Arcade in the game room.
Tuesday • July 21-80s Glamour Shots
Get ready to turn up the volume on your hair, makeup, and style!
Join us for a totally fabulous 80s Glamour Shots experience featuring:
Big hair
Bold accessories
Dramatic poses
Old-school mall glamour
This event is for everyone!
Ladies can go full glam with teased hair, bright makeup, feather boas, and oversized jewelry.
Guys can rock big band hair, sunglasses, leather-look accessories, headbands, wild poses, and their best 80s rock-star attitude.
Participants will begin their makeover in the salon before moving through fun stations to choose accessories,
touch up their look, strike a pose, and have their own glamour photo taken.
Come dressed in your best 80s outfit or use our props to create your look!
Sign-up is required so everyone has time to get camera-ready.-1:00 PM – Tea Time
Wednesday • July 22-Tease It to the Top!Big Hair, Don't Care Day
Come ready to show off your biggest, boldest, most totally rad 80s hairstyle!
Tease it, curl it, crimp it, add a side ponytail, or pile on scrunchies, bows, headbands, and colorful accessories.
Rock-star hair, big bangs, and gravity-defying styles are highly encouraged—but dressing up is never required.
11:00 AM – The Great 80s Hair-Off!
Participants will divide into Team Melissa and Team Abbie to create the biggest and wildest hairstyles possible.
After lunch we'll announce fun awards, including our Big Hair, Don't Care Champion!
1:00 Bingo
Thursday • July 23-11:00 AM – 1980s Retro Trivia-4:00 PM – Grief Support Group
Friday • July 24-10:30 AM–2:00 PM – Open Art-6:00 PM – LGBT Group
Monday • July 27-11:00 AM – Cornhole Tournament
Sign up in advance and get ready for some friendly competition!
Tuesday • July 28-Meet Me at the Food Court!
Grab your friends, throw on your 80s finest, and spend the day at the mall—PEN style!
Our Center will be transformed into an old-school mall food court with different stations featuring classic mall favorites.
Stroll from station to station, enjoy a little taste of everything, and soak up the totally awesome 80s atmosphere.
No shopping money required—just bring your appetite and your best mall look!-1:00 PM – Tea Time
Wednesday • July 29-1:00 PM – Bingo
Thursday • July 30-11:00 AM – Yard Party
Outdoor fun, games, and summer fellowship.
Friday • July 31-CENTER CLOSED-6:00 PM – LGBT Group
Please see staff with questions or to sign up for designated events.
Phone: 814-539-2724 or 814-539-7804
REMINDERS *Participation is always your choice *New faces are always Welcome * Questions? 814-539-2724
REMINDERS
• Participation is always your choice
• New faces are always welcome
• Questions? Call the Center