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                     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
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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.

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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

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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!

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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."

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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

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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.

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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-

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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

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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

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LIFE
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!

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RUSTY’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.

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FILM
           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.

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CASE 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.
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Cada 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 • 17
is 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 2019
Culinary 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 90038
WINTER                                            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 2019
annual 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 2019
employment, 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 • 23
A 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.org
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