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50 +
DECEMBER 2019
ACTIVITIES FOR FOCUS ON: WOMEN Page 18
EVERYONE Page 7
FOCUS ON:
MCC CHURCH Page 14 THOSE LIVING WITH HIV Page 20
North Hollywood
MI CENTRO Page 16 FOCUS ON: VETERANS Page 22
Boyle Heights
FOCUS ON: MEN Page 18 FOCUS ON: SOCIAL SERVICES Page 22
RSVP/Message Line: 323-860-5830 or Toll-Free: 877-688-4833 • seniors@lalgbtcenter.org
LETTER FROM KIERA
It’s hard to believe that 2019 is almost over. What an
amazing year. We officially moved into the new Campus in
April and had another year of tremendous growth. With
more than 6,000 registered seniors, our programming has
expanded to more than 360 activities a month across our
Senior Services strives
four locations. New programming includes our Culinary
to create a safe, welcom-
ing, and respectful com-
Arts program, providing an average of 70 lunches a day
munity where lesbian, gay, (Monday - Friday) at the Senior Center and Triangle
bisexual, and transgender Square Apartments. Many of our other programs have ex-
people in their 50s, 60s, panded including creative arts programming funded in part
70s, 80s, 90s, and be- by NEA, caregiver trainings and additional support groups,
yond can come together programs for LGBT veterans, health & wellness programs,
to learn, connect, build programs for women, and now our Saturday programming.
friendships, gain support, There are plenty of choices to provide our diverse com-
and thrive! munity an amazing experience with Senior Services. If we
haven’t seen you this year, we hope to see you in 2020 as
Anita May Rosenstein we anticipate completing the McCadden Senior Housing
Campus project, located directly behind the new Senior Center. On
1118 N. McCadden Pl. behalf of the Senior Services staff, I wish all of you happy
Los Angeles, CA 90038 holidays and a healthy 2020.
RSVP/Message Line
323-860-5830 Sincerely,
Toll Free Kiera Pollock, M.S.W.
877-688-4833 Director of Senior Services
seniors@lalgbtcenter.org
lalgbtcenter.org
facebook.com/50pluslgbt
GO GREEN
Remove yourself
from the mailing list and
access the newsletter
and calendar online
through our email
list. Send an email to
seniors@ lalgbtcenter.org
requesting to “Go Green.”
Senior Services is supported in part by the City of West Hollywood.
2 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019
RSVP Policies &
Online Portal
We are thrilled that many of you are using the new online RSVP Portal!
You may RSVP for Senior Services events if you are age 50+ and registered as
a participant. New participants may contact our toll-free RSVP line at 877-688-
4833, or you may register using the RSVP Portal at seniors.lalgbtcenter.org.
Once you register as a participant, you will be able to RSVP for events and
schedule case management appointments through the portal. For help with the
online portal, we offer monthly LGBTech classes at the Senior Center and MCC
Church in North Hollywood.
You may still RSVP through our toll-free RSVP line at 877-688-4833 or by
email to seniors@lalgbtcenter.org. Please provide your full name, event name,
event date, and event number. You may only RSVP for yourself and a caregiver,
if necessary.
You will be notified via email or by phone if waitlisted and will receive updates
about any changes or cancellations.
If you haven’t previously received an email regarding your Username and
Password, please check your Spam folder in your email before requesting
another one.
For technical help with the portal, contact seniorsportal@lalgbtcenter.org.
Your patience is greatly appreciated as we gradually transition Senior
Services activities and events from The Village to the new state-of-the-art
activity rooms and technology at the Anita May Rosenstein Campus, Harry &
Jeanette Weinberg Senior Center.
RSVP/Message Line: Toll Free:
323-860-5830 877-688-4833
seniors@lalgbtcenter.org
Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019 • 3
SENIOR SERVICES
ID CARDS
Pick up your new Senior Services ID Card at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg
Senior Center. Please call our RSVP/Message Line if you want to pick it up at one
of the following alternate locations: Triangle Square, MCC, or Mi Centro. If your
registration is not up to date, or we do not have a photo of you, you will need to
update this information through the new online RSVP website or in person at the
Senior Center in order to receive your ID Card.
CHECK-IN Kiosks
Check-in kiosks will be available on each floor of the Harry & Jeanette
Weinberg Senior Center. For security purposes, all participants will be
required to check in with their ID Card at the kiosk upon arrival and verify
any activities or case management appointments you registered to attend.
If you forget your ID Card, you will be able to sign into the kiosk with your
user ID and password. In future months, these kiosks will be available at
Triangle Square, MCC, and Mi Centro. Staff and volunteers will be available
to assist you, as we all learn to use this new technology.
Seniors helping SENIORS
This special fund is available on a limited basis for registered participants.
If you need financial assistance to attend a Senior Services activity
requiring a fee, please call us at 323-860-5830. All requests are
completely confidential. We are always accepting donations to the Seniors
Helping Seniors Fund! Please contact us if you would like to donate.
SPECIAL Accommodations
If you have any special needs, including dietary restrictions, accessible
seating requirements, or sign language accommodations, please notify us
through our new online RSVP website or via the RSVP/Information Line
at least 10 days in advance at 323-860-5830. We will do our best to
accommodate!
4 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019
LOCATIONS All events held at Anita May Rosenstein Campus'
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Senior Center unless otherwise noted.
STAFF
M SC
McDonald/Wright Anita May Rosenstein Campus
1625 N. Schrader Blvd. Harry & Jeanette Weinberg
Kiera Pollock, MSW Senior Center
MCC
MCC Church 1118 N. McCadden Place
Director
323-860-5827 5730 Cahuenga Blvd., NoHo
T
Triangle Square
kpollock@lalgbtcenter.org 1602 Ivar Ave.
Mi
Mi Centro
Tripp Mills
V
553 S. Clarence St. The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
Deputy Director 1125 N. McCadden Place
323-860-5826
O
Other locations
W
tmills@lalgbtcenter.org Please check listing
Center WeHo
8745 Santa Monica Blvd.
Yelba Carrillo, M.Ed Psy, MSW
Manager of Social Services
323-860-7307
ycarrillo@lalgbtcenter.org PARKING AT ANITA MAY
Michael Wolfson ROSENSTEIN
Departmental Assistant
323-860-7322 CAMPUS
mwolfson@lalgbtcenter.org
Veronica Macias, MSG
Underground parking is available for 30 visitors
Activities Coordinator in the parking garage on Level 1 only on a
vmacias@lalgbtcenter.org first come, first served basis. There will be no
Jesse (Jesus) Ortiz-Barreto
Activities Coordinator/ parking charge for registered senior participants
Veterans Affairs who park. Electric vehicle charging stations and
jortizbarreto@lalgbtcenter.org
secure bicycle parking is also available in the
Michael Kelly
Triangle Square parking garage. Because parking may fill up,
Case Manager please allow extra time to find street parking or
mkelly@lalgbtcenter.org
Kira Preston
consider public transportation or a ride share
Activities Coordinator service. Public transportation to the Campus
kpreston@lalgbtcenter.org is available via Metro Red Line to Hollywood/
Jonathan Willett
Case Manager Highland Station and via Bus Lines 4, 237, and
jwillett@lalgbtcenter.org 704.
Josephine Gildersleeve
Case Manager
jgildersleeve@lalgbtcenter.org
Kendra Burks
Employment Coordinator
GO GREEN!
kburks@lalgbtcenter.org
Yellitzza Escalante
Case Manager
yescalante@lalgbtcenter.org HELP US SAVE THE TREES.
Rafael Sanchez
Department Assistance The newsletter is readily available online and
rsanchez@lalgbtcenter.org posted on our bulletin board. To stop receiving
Stephanie Harris the newsletter by mail, please contact
Activities Coordinator
sharris@lalgbtcenter.org seniors@lalgbtcenter.org or 323-860-5830 and
request to "Go Green."
Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019 • 5
RESOURCES & EVENTS
for Trans and Gender Non-Conforming (GNC) Seniors
BREATH, BODY, & SOUL – CHOSEN FAMILY HOLIDAY
WEEKLY FEEL GOOD YOGA CELEBRATION
FLOW
SUN., DEC. 15, 5–9 PM
WEDNESDAYS, 7–8 P.M. c nita May Rosenstein Campus,
A
v The Village at Ed Gould Plaza Pride Hall
This WEEKLY DROP-IN class is a vinyasa Join us for a celebration of chosen
flow yoga class that includes dynamic family and holiday cheer with FREE
stretching and cardio incorporated into dinner, beverages, music, dancing,
yoga poses (Asana) with an emphasis on LOTS of giveaways. We welcome back
linking breath with movement. Students the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles for a
of all levels and beginners are welcome. holiday sing-along!
Poses can be modified to accommodate
physical ability, limitations, and injuries. FREE admission!
Benefits of regular yoga include physi- RSVP at TLHoliday2019.EventBrite.com
cal conditioning, weight loss, increased
strength and stamina, and management TRANSGENDER PERCEPTIONS
of depression and anxiety. FRIDAYS, 8 P.M.
v The Village at Ed Gould Plaza
Note: Please wear comfortable clothing.
Bring water and a towel. Questioning your gender identity can
be a lonely process. If you’re in the
process of living your true gender, you
likely have many questions. This social
group will provide a safe space to share
your experience.
REGISTER AND RSVP AT TRANSLOUNGE .ORG
6 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019
BINGO! one of the worst unpleas-
EVERYONE ant times I ever spent."
SAT., DEC. 28, 1–3 P.M.
ART LAB Calling all Bingo lovers
Dec. 19: View the Bette
Davis/Monty Wooley film
FRIDAYS, for our monthly game! version of the play which
10:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M. Prizes for the winners. climaxes on Christmas
Refreshments provided. morning with a Marx
Get creative… drawing, Brothers slapstick finale.
painting, sculpture, col-
or, and more! Art Lab is BRAIN POWER
a fun way to learn new THURS., DEC. 5 & 19, CHAIR YOGA
skills and techniques while 1:30–3 P.M. WEDNESDAYS,
also expressing yourself.
11 A.M.–12 P.M.
Participate in a guided art Dec. 5: Join us for a
lesson by our new facilita- Roundtable Reading of Challenge your body and
tor Josephine Gildersleeve Kaufman/Hart's The Man brain with Lucero as you
or bring your own project Who Came to Dinner, explore ancient Eastern
from home. All skill levels the hilarious story based techniques to improve
welcome! on the real-life character your memory and health.
Alexander Walcott, the
infamous and eccentric
BEGINNING radio personality, who de-
TAP DANCING clared to a gracious host:
LESSONS "This is to certify that I had
WEDNESDAYS, 1–2 P.M.
Learn the fundamentals of
tap dancing with Lauren! Free Showers and
Carl will be teaching on al-
ternate weeks. Tap is one Laundry Free drop-in showers and
laundry are now available
of the greatest feel-good
dances you can enjoy. It’s for registered senior
fun to learn and fun to participants based on
practice. All skills levels availability Monday through
welcome. Friday at the Harry and
Jeanette Weinberg Senior
Hours: Center.
Showers
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Laundry
now available at 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
the Senior Center! and 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019 • 7
EBONY SAGE and stepped on by less- neurial dreams and goals.
CIRCLE: than-stellar lovers—talk it Participants will be selling
all out, determined to find their products. Pitches
PAINT & SIP a better way to breathe. and sales begin at 6:30
SAT., DEC. 14, 1–3 P.M. p.m. Ceremony begins at
EVENT 1202 Ebony Sage Circle is open 7 p.m. Please come with
RSVP REQUIRED to all Black-identified par- cash, if so inclined.
ticipants. This group aims
This month we will be to promote self-awareness,
screening the Hollywood quality of life, learning, and GAME DAY
box office hit Waiting to unity of the Black voice in MONDAYS,
Exhale (1995; 121 min.). the LGBT community. 10 A.M.–12 P.M.
Holding their breath wait-
ing for the elusive "good Let’s have some fun play-
man," four female friends FARMERS ing board games and card
and confidants—each one MARKET games!
cheated on, mistreated, MON., DEC. 9 & 23,
11 A.M.–12 P.M.
GET OUT &
Fresh produce from a BOWL
local farmers market pro- TUES., DEC. 10,
BOOK vided. Please bring your 10:30 A.M.–12:30 P.M.
own bag. First come, first
STOP served.
EVENT 1212
RSVP REQUIRED
WED., DEC. 18, o Pickwick Bowling
11:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. 921 W. Riverside Dr.,
FIND YOUR WAY Burbank, 91506
Stop by our Los ENTREPRE-
Angeles Public Library NEURSHIP Join us for bowling fun at
Book Stop! Our local PROGRAM Pickwick Bowling located
LAPL librarian Angie GRADUATION at 921 W. Riverside Dr.,
Garcia will bring her Burbank 91506. Ramp
traveling collection of WED., DEC. 11, available for those with
books available for 6:30–9:00 P.M. limited mobility. Lane and
check out in the Senior v he Village at Ed Gould
T shoe rental are $5.50
Center. You can also Plaza altogether. Seniors Helping
apply for a library card Seniors available upon
or return your LAPL It’s time to celebrate! request.
books. The LAPL Book Participants completed a
Stop will be available 12-week course with the
on the last Wednesday focus of building skills and
of every month. taking actions necessary
to fulfill their entrepre-
8 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019
HICAP (HEALTH
INSURANCE
COUNSELING
& ADVOCACY
PROGRAM)
TAI CHI
THURS., DEC. 5 & 19,
10 A.M.–12 P.M. SATURDAYS, 12/7, 12/14,
RSVP REQUIRED 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11
10–11 A.M.
There’s a lot to know about
Medicare, and now there’s Tai Chi is often called "meditation in motion."
help to make sense of it Traditionally a practice to calm the mind and uplift
all. Meet with a HICAP the spirit, it has become a modern, low-intensity
counselor to get answers exercise with proven health benefits, including
to all your questions. RSVP increased balance and stability, lower blood pres-
with Sandy Risdon at 800- sure, arthritis relief, and improvement of osteopo-
824-0780 Ext. 3006. rosis.
Please join Anthony Ocasio in a six-week class for
HOLIDAY health and well-being training in the oldest Tai Chi
KARAOKE! system: traditional Chen Style Tai Chi.
TUES., DEC. 24,
11 A.M.–12 P.M.
Come sing your heart out
to your favorite holiday
tunes in this fun and sup-
portive environment!
SOUND BOWL
IYENGAR YOGA THERAPY
MONDAYS, SATURDAYS, 12/7, 12/14,
DEC. 2, 9, 23, & 30 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11
10:30–11:30 A.M. 11:15 A.M.–12 P.M.
Join for the continuation Join us for six weeks of sound bowl therapy with
of this eight-week ses- Anthony Ocasio. This healing modality uses vibra-
sion with Iyengar Yoga tional sound to help reduce stress, enhance con-
Therapeutics to learn more sciousness, and create a deep sense of peace.
about this form of yoga Participants can sit or lie down and are encour-
as exercise which em- aged to bring a yoga mat.
phasizes detail, precision,
and alignment to improve
Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019 • 9
yoga postures and asanas.
Participants are encour-
aged to use blocks, blan-
kets, and other props to
perform asanas correctly.
JUGGLING HOUR
WED., DEC. 4 & 18,
10–11 A.M.
Studies have shown that
Do you take care
learning to juggle can im-
prove concentration, in-
crease dexterity, and even
of your partner, reduce stress. Whether
you are an experienced
friends, neighbors, juggler or a total beginner,
come exercise your brain
or family?
and body by learning new
patterns! No prior experi-
ence necessary.
We can help! LGBTECH
Wednesdays, WITH MOM’S
EVENT 1131
COMPUTER
Dec. 4, 11, and 18 RSVP REQUIRED
TUES., DEC. 3, 2:30 P.M.
6-session Caregiver Training will All questions answered!
From computers to cell
help you with: phones to tablets, bring
• Caring for yourself while caring for others your tech devices and
questions. No broken
• Communication and decision-making
devices, please. You can
strategies
also drop by to sign up for
• Ways that memory loss, Alzheimer’s, and/or your very own online RSVP
related dementia impact caregiving account—no need to bring
• Connecting with other people who are anything but yourself.
caregiving and create a network of support
• Identify resources that can help you and the
person you support
10 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019LIFE
CONNECTIONS:
TED TALKS
Senior Employment
TUES., DEC. 10, A S S I S TA N C E P R O G R A M
10:30 A.M.–12 P.M.
Join us for a meaningful
intergenerational conver-
sation with Center volun-
teers on a new topic each
month. We will begin by
watching a TED Talk and
then share our reflections EMPLOYMENT TIPS FOR 50+
and experiences based on MON., DEC. 2,
the subject we are explor- 1:30–2:30 P.M.
ing.
Come learn essential tips for navigating the job
field! Topics will include: job search strategies, in-
ORIGAMI terview skills, and basic résumé writing.
WITH LARRY
THURS., DEC. 12,
1:30–3:30 P.M. breathing and meditation READING
to cultivate your “life ener- OPENS MINDS
In this monthly class, Larry gy” from our fabulous Qi
teaches how to create Gong instructor Alexis! MON., DEC. 9 & 23,
origami boxes and other 1:15–2:45 P.M.
useful items. Make origa-
mi out of dollar bills–great R&B LINE Share your love of read-
for leaving tips–and even DANCING ing with others! Engaging
make origami towels and TUES., DEC. 3, 10, & 17, books chosen for dis-
napkins! We will supply all 11 A.M.–12 P.M. cussion revolve around
materials. Great for manu- v he Village at Ed Gould
T life-skills, personal per-
al dexterity, logic--and it’s Plaza ceptions, and existential
fun! questions. This month we
Come and shake your are reading Little Breton
groove thang with instruc- Bistro by Nina George.
QI GONG tor E Talley! R&B line
TUES., DEC. 3, 17, & 31, dancing is a great way to
10–11 A.M. learn some new moves
and dance to songs that
Learn how to coordi- you love. All levels wel-
nate movement, posture, come. Join us!
Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019 • 11RUSTY’S GAY MCC CHURCH KUNDALINI
SWING & SWAY MEDITATION/
SAT., DEC. 14, 1–3 P.M. GAME DAY YOGA
THURS., DEC. 5, 12–2 P.M. THURS., DEC. 19,
FREE co-ed ballroom 11 A.M.–12 P.M.
dance lesson. Have more Play fun games at MCC
fun at our senior prom and Church with some of the Come experience the
all our dances. Learn to Center’s volunteers! benefits of meditation with
dance with someone you light chair exercises. It’s
want in your arms! Waltz, never too late to start a
fox trot, swing, cha-cha, CASE mental fitness practice.
plus the Texas Two-Step. MANAGEMENT Give yourself the gift of
Beginners welcome! OK to THURS., DEC. 12, peace of mind—and in-
dance in your socks. Not 12–2 P.M. crease your memory, too!
necessary to bring your
own partner. Meet with a case manag- LGBTECH
er to learn about valuable
programs and services
WITH MOM’S
SENIOR COMPUTER
WRITING GROUP available to you as an
LGBT senior, including THURS., DEC. 19,
MONDAYS, 1–3 P.M. housing, employment, 12–1:30 P.M.
EVENT 1205 medical, mental health,
RSVP REQUIRED legal, social support, and All questions answered!
more. First come, first From computers to cell
Share your life experi- served. phones and tablets, bring
ences in prose or poetry. your tech devices and
Previous writing experi- questions. No broken
ence needed. This group HOT devices, please. You can
is limited to eight mem- CHOCOLATE also drop by to sign up for
bers. SOCIAL your very own online RSVP
THURS., DEC. 5, 12 P.M. account—no need to bring
anything but yourself.
STITCH ‘N BITCH
CLUB Please join Volunteer
Action for Aging (VAA) for MOVIE
TUES., DEC. 10, 2–4 P.M. an afternoon of hot choco-
late and other light refresh-
SCREENING
Learn how to crochet. ments. We will be sure THURS., DEC. 12,
Bring your own sewing to bring non-dairy and 12–2 P.M.
projects or come for the low-fat options for those
juicy conversation! No pri- with diet restrictions. VAA Don’t miss this month’s
or experience necessary. is a community service of screening of Colette
Yarn and crochet hooks Scan Health Plan. (2018, 111 mins.). Colette
provided.
14 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019FILM
FRIDAYS
c nita May Rosenstein Campus,
A
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Senior Center
All films are CC
FRI., DEC. 6, 1:30 P.M. FRI., DEC. 27, 1:30 P.M.
National Lampoon’s A Christmas Carol
Christmas Vacation (1999; 95 mins.)
(1989; 97 mins.)
An old bitter miser who makes
The Griswold family's plans for a excuses for his uncaring nature
big family Christmas predictably learns real compassion when three
turn into a big disaster. ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.
FRI., DEC. 13, 1:30 P.M.
Last Holiday
(2006; 112 mins.)
Upon learning of a terminal illness,
a shy woman decides to sell all
her possessions and live it up at a
posh European hotel.
Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019 • 15CASE MANAGEMENT
THURS., DEC. 19, 12–2 P.M.
mi Mi Centro
Mi Centro is a partnership between the Meet with a case manager to learn about
Center and Latino Equality Alliance locat- valuable programs and services available to
ed at 553 S. Clarence St., Los Angeles you as an LGBT senior, including housing,
90033. Nearby street parking is available, employment, medical, mental health, legal,
and it’s just a 20-minute walk from the social support, and more. First come, first
Mariachi Plaza and Pico/Aliso Gold Line served.
stations; one block from Metro bus lines at
4th and Boyle Streets.
MORNING CHAT
THURS., DEC. 12, 10 – 11:30 A.M.
EVENT 1216
RSVP REQUIRED
o 01 N. Boyle Ave.,
1
Los Angeles 90033
HIV
Meet Veronica at La Monarca across from
Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights! Enjoy
coffee or tea, and share a pastry togeth-
er while discussing current events. Each
month we will visit a different café in the Rapid
Testing
neighborhood.
ART & CULTURE TUESDAYS, 3 – 7 P.M.
ADVENTURES: mi Mi Centro
VELVETERIA
THURS., DEC. 19, 1–3 P.M.
EVENT 1217
FREE
RSVP REQUIRED
11 New High St.,
7
TESTING
ON A
o
Los Angeles 90012
Meet Kira at the Velveteria in Chinatown!
Velveteria is a museum featuring over 450
WALK-IN
velvet paintings. Admission is $10. Seniors
Helping Seniors available.
BASIS.
16 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019Cada mes visitaremos un café diferente en
el barrio.
MANEJO DE CASOS
EN ESPANOL JUEVES, 19 DE DICIEMBRE, 12–2 P.M.
mi Mi Centro
Mi Centro es una asociación entre el
Centro de Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales y Reúnase con un administrador de casos
Transgéneros de Los Angeles y para conocer los valiosos programas y
Alianza Latinia por La Igualdad ubicado en servicios disponibles para usted como
553 S. Clarence St., Los Angeles 90033. persona mayor LGBT, que incluye vivienda,
A solo 20 minutos a pie de las estaciones empleo, medicina, salud mental, asistencia
Mariachi Plaza y Pico/Aliso de la Línea legal, asistencia social y más. No es nece-
Oro del Metro; a una cuadra de las líneas sario hacer cita.
de autobús que bajan en las calles 4th y
Boyle.
AVENTURAS DE ARTE
Y CULTURA: MUSEO DE
ARTE VINCENT PRICE
JUEVES, 19 DE DICIEMBRE, 1–3 P.M.
o 11 New High St.,
7
Los Angeles 90012
¡Encuentrase con Kira en la Velveteria en
Examen
Chinatown! Velveteria es un museo con de
más de 450 pinturas de terciopelo. La en-
trada cuesta $10. Seniors Helping Seniors
disponible.
VIH
CADA MARTES, 3 – 7 P.M.
mi Mi Centro
CHARLA MATUTINO
JUEVES, 12 DE DICIEMBRE, 10 – 11:30
A.M.
o 01 N. Boyle Ave.,
1 EXAMEN
Los Angeles 90033
GRATIS
SIN CITA.
¡ Encuentrase con Veronica en La Monarca
a través de la Plaza Mariachi! Disfrute de
un café o té y compartan un pastel juntos
mientras discuten los eventos actuales.
Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019 • 17is pushed by her husband o inocchio’s
P Through group discussion
to write novels under his 3103 W. Magnolia Blvd. and activities, members
name. Upon their success, Burbank 91505 learn and practice new
she fights to make her ways to process challeng-
talents known, challenging Meet with friends new and ing life experiences. Open
gender norms and revolu- familiar for this monthly to all self-identifying men.
tionizing literature, fashion, dinner around town. We For more information, or if
and sexual expression. are meeting at Pinocchio’s you are new to the group,
Italian Restaurant. This please call 323-860-7307.
cafeteria styled eatery in- No drop-ins allowed.
POTLUCK cludes a bakery and wine
THURS., DEC. 26, store. We will sit in the
12–2 P.M. back room of the restau- MOCA 50+
rant! SAT., DEC. 21, 2–4 P.M.
Join us for our monthly
potluck at MCC! We'll pro- Men of Color 50 years
vide the main dish. Please MEN’S old and beyond, in cul-
bring a side dish to share. SOCIAL GROUP tural solidarity, gather to
WEDNESDAYS, 10 A.M. support each other for
gracious living in the face
FOCUS ON: MEN Formerly known as Men’s of economic challenges,
Drop-in Support. Join us racism, ageism, homopho-
MEN’S HIKE to meet new friends and bia, and health issues.
share stories every week. Facilitators: Clarence R.
THURSDAYS, 9:30 A.M. Open to all self-identifying Williams, David Hunter,
o Griffith Park men. and Lamar Rucker.
Meet at the corner of Fern
Dell Drive and Black Oak MEN’S
Drive, 200 ft. north of Los SUPPORT CHAT FOCUS ON:
Feliz Blvd. Parking avail- WED., DEC. 11,
WOMEN
able along Fern Dell Dr. 11 A.M –12 P.M.
Wear comfortable shoes; EVENT 1207
bring water and a snack. RSVP REQUIRED; PERFORMANCE
Hike is co-ed every third NO DROP-INS PRACTICE
Thursday.
SAT., DEC. 14, 12–2 P.M.
We will meet on the 2nd
MEN’S DINNER and 4th Wednesdays of Practice becoming more
each month. No meeting comfortable with sharing
MON., DEC. 23, 6:30 P.M. on December 25. Come your performance craft
EVENT 1210 share life experiences in front of an audience.
RSVP REQUIRED in a safe and supportive Musicians, poets, teachers
environment with others. welcome!
18 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019Culinary arts
WHAT IS IT?
training Program
WHAT WILL WHAT WILL WE PROVIDE YOU PROVIDE
A tuition free
3-month Culinary
YOU LEARN? YOU GAIN? A passion for
exploring new
Instruction from
experts with years of
All the basic skills A new career path culinary experience foods
Arts Job Training
that you need to and an invaluable • •
Program work successfully set of life skills On the job A positive attitude
in a commercial experience in a real and a strong
kitchen, including commercial kitchen work ethic
food safety, knife •
skills, flavor profiles, A chef’s uniform
and proper cooking that will make you
techniques look good!
Youth Clients (18–24) Los Angeles LGBT Center
Contact Youth Employment Services at 323-860-3639 Anita May Rosenstein
Campus
Senior Clients (50+) 1118 N. McCadden Place
Contact Senior Employment Services at 323-860-7335 Los Angeles, CA 90038WINTER WINTER 860-7307. No drop-ins
SOLSTICE SOLSTICE allowed.
WOMEN’S WOMEN’S
CIRCLE POTLUCK FOCUS ON: HIV
SAT., DEC. 21, SAT., DEC. 21,
1:30–3:30 P.M. 12–1:30 P.M.
EVENT 1203 EVENT 1201 MEN LIVING
RSVP REQUIRED RSVP REQUIRED WITH HIV
THURSDAYS, 1:15–3 P.M.
This Winter Solstice Join us for a special pot-
Gathering will be a spe- luck to share a delicious Come to the Senior Center
cial Council and our final meal with friends on the to meet new friends. Share
Women's Circle (at least winter solstice! Bring a your stories and experi-
for awhile). As this falls side dish or dessert to ences of living with HIV.
on the Winter Solstice, we share. Stay for the wom-
invite you to bring some- en’s circle at 1:30 p.m.
thing of importance to be guided by trained facilita- THE LOS
placed on our altar. We will tor Sofia Rose Smith. ANGELES HIV
deeply listen to ourselves AGING SUMMIT
and each other, laugh,
WOMEN’S WITH APLA
connect, and celebrate the
past year of our lives. SUPPORT CHAT SAT., DEC. 7,
10 A.M.–4:30 P.M.
SAT., DEC. 14,
WOMEN’S 1:30–2:30 P.M.
RSVP REQUIRED
DINNER SAT., DEC. 28, RSVP to 213-201-1547 or
SAT., DEC. 7, 4 P.M. 1:30–2:30 P.M. eventbrite.com/e/the-los-
EVENT #1209 EVENT 1206 angeles-hiv-aging-summit-
RSVP REQUIRED RSVP REQUIRED; tickets-79091100611
o red 62
F NO DROP-INS
1850 N. Vermont Ave. Sponsored by APLA, this
Los Angeles 90027 Come share life experienc- all-day event is for peo-
es in a safe and supportive ple 50+ living with HIV.
Join us for our Women’s environment with others. Please join us for a day of
Monthly Dinner at Fred 62 Through group discussion inspirational lectures, dis-
in Los Feliz. Fred 62 is a and activities, members cussions, entertainment,
retro diner with an array learn and practice new and free food. Opening
of food options including ways to process challeng- welcome will start at the
vegan and vegetarian. ing life experiences. Open Renberg Theatre and then
Come spend time with old to all self-identifying wom- move to the Senior Center
friends and make some en. For more information, and Pride Hall for the
new ones! Indulge in or if you are new to the main event.
Happy Hour offers! group, please call 323-
20 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019annual Christmas celebra- support system, exchange
FOCUS ON: tion and finds that she's practical information, talk
VETERANS a fish out of water in their through challenges, share
free-spirited way of life. feelings, and learn about
resources. Before attend-
MOVIE ing, please call 323-486-
FOR VETS VETERANS 6632 to confirm meeting
TUES., DEC.10, 1 P.M. POOL date and time.
t Triangle Square TOURNAMENT
TUES., DEC. 3, 2 P.M. BEREAVEMENT
TUES., DEC. 17, 1 P.M. t Triangle Square
GROUP
Don’t miss our screening Enjoy a competitive pool TUESDAYS, 1:15 P.M.
of the film Jarhead (2005; tournament with your EVENT 1204
125 mins.). Based on Veteran friends. Non- RSVP REQUIRED;
Marine Anthony Swofford's Veteran allies are also NO DROP-INS
biting memoir about invited. Shoot some pool
his stint as a sniper in and have some fun! If you are experiencing
Operation Desert Storm, pain from the loss of a
this film focuses on the loved one, partner, family,
long, lonely days spent at FOCUS ON: friend, or pet, please con-
war and the cynicism and SOCIAL sider joining this weekly
caustic humor soldiers SERVICES group in partnership with
employ to deal with un- Tranquil Care Hospice.
imaginable conditions. For more information, or if
ALZHEIMER’S you are new to the group,
MOVIE FOR AND RELATED please call 323-860-7307.
VETS AT THE DEMENTIA No drop-ins allowed.
MONTALBÁN CAREGIVER
SUPPORT CASE
SUN., DEC. 15, 8:15 P.M. GROUP
EVENT 1213
MANAGEMENT
RSVP REQUIRED THURS., DEC. 5 & 19, (FIRST-TIME
o he Montalbán
T 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M. CLIENTS)
1615 Vine St., RSVP REQUIRED
MONDAY–THURSDAY &
Los Angeles 90028 SATURDAY, 10 A.M.–4 P.M.
Join the Alzheimer’s
The Family Stone (2005; Association LGBT support
New clients only. Meet
106 mins.) An uptight, group for caregivers, family
with a case manager to
conservative business- members, and friends car-
learn about valuable pro-
woman accompanies her ing for an LGBT loved one.
grams and services avail-
boyfriend to his eccen- It will help you develop a
able to you as an LGBT
tric and outgoing family's senior including: housing,
22 • Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019employment, medical, MONDAY–FRIDAY, HOUSING
mental health, legal, so- 11 A.M.–2 P.M. AND
4–7 P.M.
SUPPORTIVE
cial support, and more! A
limited number of drop-in w C
enter-WeHo
NETWORK
appointments will be avail- 8745 Santa Monica THURS., DEC. 12 & 26,
able daily. Appointments Blvd., West Hollywood 11 A.M.–12 P.M.
are subject to the availabil- 90069
ity of the case manage- A social support group for
ment staff for the day. Free testing on a walk-in LGBT seniors with housing
basis. issues. Come for commu-
nity and housing resourc-
COPING es specifically for LGBT
WITH GRIEF seniors.
SATURDAYS,
10–11:30 A.M.
My Life is
EVENT #1216
Poetry Reading
RSVP REQUIRED
The challenges of grief can
take many forms. As you
move along your journey
towards hope and healing,
being with others who are SAT., DEC. 21, 3-4:30 P.M.
experiencing similar feel- EVENT 1221
ings provides comfort and RSVP REQUIRED
support. Space is limited. c nita May Rosenstein Campus,
A
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Senior Center
Interested participants
please contact Yelba You are invited to hear LGBT seniors transform the
Carrillo at 323-860-7307 everyday into the sublime through poetry. The stu-
or ycarrillo@lalgbtcenter. dents of Steven Reigns' My Life is Poetry workshop
org for more information. will read poetry created in class. Heartrending and
gut-wrenching, these poems are voiced from experi-
ence, defiance, vulnerability, and heart.
HIV TESTING
MONDAY–FRIDAY, All poetry will be autobiographical. You will learn that
11 A.M.–7 P.M. their lives, and even your own, are poetic. Reading
m cDonald/Wright
M will be approximately one hour with a reception to
Building follow.
1625 N. Schrader Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90028 Event supported by a grant from The City of Los
Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and spon-
sored by the Center's Senior Services.
Senior Services Newsletter • December 2019 • 23A Ve g a s
HOLIDAY
21st Annual
Holiday Party
Monday, December 16 1―5 p.m.
is
Best Elv e
Raffle Prizes look alik ze!
ri
Mom’s Computer Espresso Cafe wins a P
Holiday Photo Booth
All participants MUST be registered with Senior Services to attend this event.
Event #1200 Friendship Auditorium
RSVP Required 3201 Riverside Dr.
Free parking available Los Angeles, CA 90027
For more information: 323-860-5830 or seniors@lalgbtcenter.orgYou can also read
