50 and Better Together
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Click for Senior/ 50 and Better January 2021 calendar
Isolation can be a relentless enemy to LGBT seniors, but those who find their way to The Center find some powerful allies. In a society that often places emphasis on youth, The Center provides a community of new friends for seniors. The peer group currently ranges from 50 to 90, many of them looking for something new and challenging. They find it here.
Whether it’s card parties, game days, workshops, Lunch and Learn (with speakers on a wide variety of topics), or the monthly community meals at neighborhood restaurants, there is always something happening in this popular program. Senior Services – 50 and Better Together – strives to create a safe space where those 50 years and “better” will have access to important resources and referrals regarding health care, social services, and community activities. For more information contact the Senior Services coordinator at 619.692.2077 x147 or seniors@thecentersd.org.
Weekly Happenings
2021 January
Week 4
- Mon 28
- Tue 29
- Wed 30
- Thu 31
- Fri 1
- Sat 2
- Sun 3
- Mon 4
- Tue 5
- Wed 6
- Thu 7
- Fri 8
- Sat 9
- Sun 10
- Mon 11
- Tue 12
- Wed 13
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- Mon 18
- Tue 19
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- Sat 23
- Sun 24
- Mon 25
- Tue 26
- Wed 27
- Thu 28
- Fri 29
- Sat 30
- Sun 31
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01January10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center01January7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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02January10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest02January10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley02January11:00 am - 12:30 pmBrave Space
The Center02January5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
02January8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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03January1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park03January2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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04January1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
04January5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
04January6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Processing Group
Hillcrest Youth Center04January7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center04January7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
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05January12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
05January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
05January7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromatic and Asexual Discussion Group
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06January1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
06January1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
06January3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center06January4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center06January5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center06January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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07January3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center07January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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08January10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center08January7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
09January10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest09January10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley09January5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
09January8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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10January1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park10January2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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11January1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
11January5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
11January7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center11January7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
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12January12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
12January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
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13January1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
13January1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
13January3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center13January4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center13January5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center13January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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14January3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center14January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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15January10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center15January7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
16January10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest16January10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley16January5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
16January8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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17January1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park17January2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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18January1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
18January5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
18January7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center18January7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
The Center -
19January12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
19January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
19January7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromatic and Asexual Discussion Group
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20January1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
20January1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
20January3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center20January4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center20January5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center20January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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21January3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center21January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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22January10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center22January7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
23January10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest23January10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley23January5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
23January8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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24January1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park24January2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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25January1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
25January5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
25January7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center25January7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
The Center -
26January12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
26January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
26January6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Resource Group
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27January1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
27January1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
27January3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center27January4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center27January5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center27January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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28January3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center28January6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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29January10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center29January7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
30January10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest30January10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley30January11:00 am - 12:30 pmBrave Space
The Center30January5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
30January8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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31January1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park31January2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
Activities and Discussion Groups
Every Monday, 9:15-10:15am
Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-2pm in the Auditorium
*The Feeling Fit Club will meet on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 1:30-2:30pm instead of 1pm.*
This class for older adults helps to improve balance, strength, flexibility and maintain independence. It’s suitable for all levels – exercises can be done sitting or standing. Come join the group as they get themselves a workout that’s fun and productive. For more information please contact Elisa Barnett at 619.692.2077 ext. 205 or
seniors@thecentersd.org
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 1-3pm
First Tuesday of the month, 9am
Every Tuesday, 12:00-3:30pm
Serving the Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Communities: Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:30–8pm
Third Wednesday of the month, 12 noon–1:30pm
Drawing and Painting: Every Wednesday, 1:30-4:30pm
First Thursday of the month, 12 noon-1pm
Thursday, June 13th from 12-1pm in the Library
If you are 50 years or better and living with HIV, then this discussion group is just for you! Discuss the topics that interest you most. Discover how to feel your best. Socialize with others who can relate. Join us for this lively discussion group to connect, to learn, and to have fun. For more information please contact Elisa Barnett at 619.692.2077 ext. 205 or seniors@thecentersd.org
Every Thursday, 2:45-3:45pm
Fridays, 10-11:30am
Mondays, 5:30-7pm
Do you or anyone you know need resources for housing, food, home-delivered meals, home visitors, in-home help, transportation, counseling, legal services, tax prep. and health? There is help for you!
ElderHelp of San Diego: ElderHelp provides case management and referrals to health and social services for LGBT seniors; assists with volunteer recruitment and training; provides space for free legal counseling; and develops and conducts health provider educational trainings and seminars. For more information call 619.284.9281. ElderHelp can also help you find help with your tax preparation.
Family Health Centers of San Diego: FHCSD implements an HIV/AIDS social marketing campaign targeted towards LGBT seniors to increase awareness of STD risk factors and safer sex practices, and to encourage STD testing. For more information call 619.515.2545.
Elder Law and Advocacy: Elder Law & Advocacy provides free legal assistance and counseling for LGBT seniors at several locations. For more information call 858.565.1392.