LGBTQ+ Support

Affirming and inclusive services for LGBTQ seniors

WestMass ElderCare’s LGBTQ+ support offers the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) community and our allies opportunities to meet one another and grow in our identities.

We Can Help:

Provide social connection through monthly events, including:
- Group Meal at Holyoke Senior Center (1st Wednesday of the month at 4pm)
- Coffee Hour at the Belchertown Senior Center (2nd Wednesday at 10am)

Who We Serve:

LGBTQ+ older adults
Younger partners
Allies

Want to learn more about the Rainbow Social Club or know whenever we announce a new event? Stay in touch and join our mailing list by emailing rainbowsocialclub@wmeldercare.org.

Reach Out Any Time

Do you have questions or ideas for events? Are you an LGBTQ+ senior, partner, younger friend, or ally who’s new to the RSC and want to connect before joining event? Maybe you want to join the Rainbow Social Club Steering Committee and help plan future activities and events? Whatever the case, email us at RainbowSocialClub@wmeldercare.org to express your interest!

Additional Opportunities

Steering Committee: In-person/virtual hybrid

First Wednesdays of the Month: 4:00–5:00 pm

Want to plan future gatherings or events with a great team of people? Join us for our next meeting! Email rainbowsocialclub@wmeldercare.org for more info.

Other LGBTQ+ Groups to Check Out

Pathways Café: (3rd Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Metro-West area): Contact Julie at jnowak@baypath.org.
Rainbow Seniors: (Wednesdays, 2 p.m., Berkshire County): Contact RainbowSeniorsBerks@yahoo.com.
Rainbow Elders: (1st and 3rd Thursdays, 1 p.m., Franklin County): Contact RainbowElders@lifepathma.org.