50 and Better Together
Click for contact information during The Center’s limited services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Click for Senior/ 50 and Better monthly 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 April
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01April3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center01April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
01April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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02April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center02April6:00 pm - 7:00 pmTransgender Day of Empowerment
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03April10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest03April10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley03April5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
03April8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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04April1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park04April2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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05April1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
05April5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
05April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
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06April12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
06April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
06April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromantic and Asexual Discussion Group
06April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromantic & Asexual Support & Discussion Group
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07April12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Heal Thy Soul
07April1:00 pm - 2:00 pmFeeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
07April1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
07April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center07April4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center07April5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center07April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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08April3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center08April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
08April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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09April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
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10April10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest10April10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley10April5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
10April8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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11April1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park11April2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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12April1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
12April5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
12April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
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13April12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
13April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
13April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmMen’s Social Discussion Group
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14April12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Heal Thy Soul
14April1:00 pm - 2:00 pmFeeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
14April1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
14April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center14April4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center14April5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center14April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
14April6:30 pm - 8:00 pmProstate Cancer Support Group Serving the Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities
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15April3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center15April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
15April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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16April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
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17April10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest17April10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley17April5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
17April8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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18April1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park18April2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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19April1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
19April5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
19April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
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20April12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
20April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
20April6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Resource Group
20April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromantic and Asexual Discussion Group
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21April12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Heal Thy Soul
21April1:00 pm - 2:00 pmFeeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
21April1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
21April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center21April4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center21April5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center21April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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22April3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center22April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
22April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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23April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
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24April10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest24April10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley24April11:00 am - 12:30 pmBrave Space
The Center24April5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
24April8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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25April1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park25April2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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26April1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
26April5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
26April6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Processing Group
Hillcrest Youth Center26April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
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27April12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
27April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
27April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmMen’s Social Discussion Group
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28April12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Heal Thy Soul
28April1:00 pm - 2:00 pmFeeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
28April1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
28April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center28April4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center28April5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center28April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
28April6:30 pm - 8:00 pmProstate Cancer Support Group Serving the Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities
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29AprilAll of the day
Dining Out For Life – San Diego
29April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center29April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
29April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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30April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center
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.