50 and Better Together
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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 February
Week 4
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01February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
01February5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
01February6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Processing Group
Hillcrest Youth Center01February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center01February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
The Center -
02February12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
02February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
02February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromatic and Asexual Discussion Group
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03February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
03February1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
03February3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center03February4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center03February5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center03February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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04February3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center04February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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05February10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center05February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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06February10:00 am - 11:00 am
Canasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley06February10:00 amFOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest06February5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
06February8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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07February1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park07February2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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08February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
08February5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
08February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center08February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
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09February12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
09February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
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10February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
10February1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
10February3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center10February4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center10February5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center10February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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11February3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center11February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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12February10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center12February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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13February10:00 am - 11:00 am
Canasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley13February10:00 amFOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest13February5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
13February8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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14February1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park14February2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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15February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
15February5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
15February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center15February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
The Center -
16February12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
16February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
16February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromatic and Asexual Discussion Group
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17February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
17February1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
17February3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center17February4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center17February5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center17February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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18February3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center18February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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19February10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center19February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
20February10:00 am - 11:00 am
Canasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley20February10:00 amFOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest20February5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
20February8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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21February1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park21February2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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22February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
22February5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
22February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center22February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
The Center -
23February12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
23February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
23February6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Resource Group
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24February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
24February1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
24February3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center24February4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center24February5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center24February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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25February3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center25February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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26February10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center26February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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27February10:00 am - 11:00 am
Canasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley27February10:00 amFOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest27February11:00 am - 12:30 pmBrave Space
The Center27February5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
27February8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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28February1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park28February2:00 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.