50 +NOV 2016

L O S A N G E L E S L G B T C E N T E R ’ S N E W S L E T T E R F O R S E N I O R S E R V I C E S

Free & Low-Cost Events for People Ages

50-100+

Michael WolfsonDepartmental Assistant 323-860-7322 mwolfson@lalgbtcenter.org

Alexis Armijo Activities Coordinator323-860-7339 aarmijo@lalgbtcenter.org

Chanena Barrios Resident Services Coordinator, Triangle Square 323-860-7335 cbarrios@lalgbtcenter.org

Jean Knowles Case Manager 323-860-7386 jknowles@lalgbtcenter.org

Jesse (Jesus) Ortiz-Barreto Activities Coordinator/ Veterans Affairs Coordinator 323-860-7368 jortizbarreto@lalgbtcenter.org

Joe Kuhlmann Activities Coordinator 323-860-7367 jkuhlmann@lalgbtcenter.org

Julia Wallace Case Manager323-860-7395 jwallace@lalgbtcenter.org

Michael Kelly Case Manager 323-860-7386 mkelly@lalgbtcenter.org

Michele Valencia Department Assistant323-860-5832 mvalencia@lalgbtcenter.org

Tanya Witt Resident Services Coordinator, Triangle Square 323-860-5828 tanyaw@lalgbtcenter.org

Teresa Garcia Case Manager323-860-5824 tgarcia@lalgbtcenter.org

Tripp Mills Deputy Director 323-860-5826 tmills@lalgbtcenter.org

Valerie RichardsManager of Social Services & Housing323-860-7307vrichards@lalgbtcenter.org

STAFF

SENIOR SERVICESSenior Services strives to create a safe, welcoming and respectful community where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond can come together to learn, connect, build friendships, gain support and thrive!

The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Pl.Los Angeles, CA 90038

RSVP/Message Line 323-860-5830 Toll Free877-688-4833

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THANKFULLooking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with you, a day dedicated to expressing gratitude and thanks. Please join us for our Thanksgiving Dinner, one of our favorite events, at Rockwell Table & Stage (Event 1100) on Tuesday, November 22 at 5 p.m. If needed, Seniors Helping Seniors Funds are available to you.

Making a daily gratitude list to express thanks can help us feel better about ourselves and our lives. If you feel grateful for our wonderful participants, staff and volunteers, take some time this holiday season to let them know how you feel.

As we quickly approach the end of 2016, the Senior Services staff and I extend our gratitude to you for enriching our lives as OUT members of the LGBT community.

GO GREENRemove yourself from the mailing list and access the newsletter and calendar online through our e-mail list. Send an e-mail to seniors@ lalgbtcenter.org requesting to “Go Green.”

Tripp Mills, Deputy Director

BIRTHDAYS!JoanRayAlexDavidDonnaNatalieFlorenceEddieSherylMichaelBrendaJohnTanya H.MicahAnthonyMarkBrianRichardDaliaKevinAlexisJoyceGeneDuane H.JohnWilliamElinorClaudiaDavidLennardChristinaTerrenceStevenKelleenMeganMarleneChristieFayJoannieLeonardFredMitchDavidKellyDonaldJames (Tommi)CarlosGloriaJohnPaulKittieWilliamJoeKen

ValDeliaAnnetteDeliaDustinRobinMariaCarlosRachelRaymondClariceLinusEnriqueGladysHarold DeanRoccoStewartMichaelRichard A.John GlennLynnBobDavidLily LindaAliceRobertGailAmandaRayHollyGaryLeonAsuBettyRoyBarbaraRichardPaulVogueJoseDavidSheldonKristiDeanMarieNormRobertDonaldEfrenFranciaRobertPaul FelixChristianJoanne

LeonardEduardo F.MirtaEllenAlexEugeneLoisLynnJackieAlexDennisTobySallyAliciaDrewGailLeahKennethCaseyFredKenBarryJeanNoeElizabethSteveMiriam J.SusanDeniseLeeFrankPatRobertRandallHaydenHaydenPerysStephenJohnGonzaloDonMylesNoraBillMelvinJamesKimberlyCynthiaSamualDerekErnaMario

NEWSLETTER RSVP INSTRUCTIONS RSVP requests must be made on or after the 1st of the month. Check the event for an RSVP deadline, when applicable. RSVP at least two (2) business days in advance of an event. Events are free of cost, unless price is noted. Transportation is not provided, unless noted.

Our events are limited in the number of open spots or tickets. You are confirmed for an event, unless you receive a call or e-mail notifying you of placement on a wait-list. Due to the high volume of interest, you may not receive a spot on the list or a ticket to an event. If you do and we have your e-mail address on file, you will receive a reminder e-mail prior to the event. In case of an event cancellation, only those participants who made an RSVP call or e-mail will be notified. If we do not reach you, we will leave a message, when possible. Please be advised that ONLY confirmed guests will receive reminder calls and/or e-mails for events requiring an RSVP.Please only come to The Village to pay for ticketed events, to pick up ticket(s) or to attend a ticketed event if you have received a confirmation e-mail for the event.

RSVP/Message Line: 323-860-5830 Or, Toll-Free: 877-688-4833seniors@lalgbtcenter.org

SPECIAL NEEDS If you have any special needs, such as dietary restrictions, wheelchair or disabled seating requirements for theater events or other venues,

please let us know by calling 323-860-5830. We will always do our best to accommodate! SENIORS HELPING SENIORS Established by seniors and intended for seniors, this special fund is available on a limited basis for select activities, classes & events. If you need financial assistance to attend a class, dinner or event, please call us at 323-860-5830.

All requests are completely confidential.  The fund’s availability depends on the generosity of seniors like you.  Please contact us if you would like to make a donation to the Seniors Helping Seniors Fund! 3

Art Lab The Village Fridays 10 a.m.Explore different avenues of artistic expression in-cluding canvas, sculp-ture, mixed media. Will not meet Fri, Nov 25. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Tech Support with Mom’s ComputerThe VillageTues, Nov 1 & 15 2:30 p.m.Drop in!Computers, phones, tablets and all things technology! Bring in your devices and questions. E-mail, video chatting, online searching, smartphones, digital books. Please Note: Cannot fix broken devices, but can teach you how to use work-ing devices. Tell a friend!

Master Lakshmi Chair YogaThe VillageWed, Nov 2 & 16 11 a.m.Relieve minor aches and pains with this low-impact yoga session.Drop in!

Opera Screening La Traviata The VillageWed, Nov 2 Noon 109 MinutesEvent 1115 La Traviata (The Fallen Wom-an) is based on a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre

Dumas. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Mindfulness The Village Thursdays, Nov 3-17 and Dec 1 Noon Event 1106 Practice mindfulness with Robert Lurye of InsightLA. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Job Search with JVS The Village Thursdays, Nov 3-17 2 p.m. Event 1120Jewish Vocational Ser-vices will help you update your résumé and teach skills used to ace inter-views! RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Go Metro Fri, Nov 4 10 a.m.Event 1116 Meet at The Village. Travel to the Griffith Observatory. Ad-mission is free. Bring your Tap Card! Must be able to walk long distances. If you make a RSVP and cannot make it, please call or send an e-mail to cancel. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Veteran Stand DownThe Village Sat, Nov 5 10 a.m.-3 p.m. See back cover. Veterans drop in!

Saturday Matinée Join Social Services & Housing Manager Valerie for our new women-focused matinée se-ries. All 50+ LGBT welcome!

Imagine Me & You (2005)Renberg Theatre at The VillageSat, Nov 5 12:30 p.m.93 Minutes Event 1125 Bride-to-be Rachel (Piper Perabo) is love-struck—not with her groom, but rather with another woman who's a guest at their wedding.

Aimée and Jaguar (1998)Renberg Theatre at The VillageSat, Nov 19 12:30 p.m.125 Minutes Event 1126 Based on the memoirs of Lilly Wust, this is the story of two women who fall in love in 1943 Berlin. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Intro to Knitting The VillageSat, Nov 5 & 12 1:30 p.m. Event 1124Rosalind “Roz” Grushkin would love to introduce you to the world of knitting. It is an amazingly engaging hobby and remarkably easy to learn. No experience required. Beginners welcome! RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

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Brain PowerThe VillageMon, Nov 7 & 21 1 p.m.Event 1001We will view the outstanding documentary on James Bald-win's life as a Black writer and Civil Rights activist called THE PRICE OF THE TICKET. Scenes from personal inter-views and Baldwin's life in France will be presented. The documentary will follow Bald-win from his meetings with Dr. King, his TV appearances, his daily life in his French home, and ultimately to his historic Memorial in New York's Ca-thedral of St. John the Divine where his very own mother mourns for her son. Our Out-loud Readings from Baldwin's THE AMEN CORNER will become even more revealing as we view this documentary. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830 Lunch for Everyone The VillageTues, Nov 8 12:30 p.m. Event 1114RSVP by Noon on 11/4 Join us for lunch. $2 Suggest-ed donation.RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Movie for EveryoneThe Meddler (2016)The Village Tues, Nov 8 2 p.m. 103 MinutesEvent 1112On the heels of her hus-band's death, Marnie Min-

ervini (Susan Sarandon)moves to L.A. and begins interfering with her daugh-ter's life. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Finding Your True Self with Lois The VillageWed, Nov 9 1 p.m. Drop in! Explore and find your true self with Lois and learn life practices to better understand and take care of yourself. Open to everyone. Tell a friend!

La Brea Tar Pits: Ice Age Encounter & Titans of the Ice Age 3D 5801 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90036 Fri, Nov 11 9:15 a.m. at The Village or 10:45 a.m. at La Brea Tar Pits $10 (Discounted from $16), due 11/9 Event 1107Meet at The Village at 9:15 a.m. to “Go Metro” (If taking public transport, must be able to walk long distances. Bring your Tap Card!) or at the main entrance of the La Brea Tar Pits by 10:45 a.m., if you are providing your own transporta-tion. We'll attend Ice Age En-counter at 11:15 a.m., explore the museum after the show and meet back up for Titans of the Ice Age 3D at 1 p.m. Please make checks payable

to “Friends of the Center.” Limited to ten (10). RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Reading Opens MindsThe VillageMon, Nov 14 & 28 11 a.m. Event 1102 Love reading? Come share that love of reading with others! All books chosen are engaging and well written, containing themes for discussion revolv-ing around life-skills, personal perceptions and existential questions. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Rusty’s Co-Ed Gay Swing & SwayThe VillageSat, Nov 12 1 p.m.Event 1118 Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing and Cha-Cha, PLUS Texas Two Step! Beginners welcome! No rubber soles please. Partner not necessary. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Country Line Dancing with MatthewThe VillageTues, Nov 22 & 29 11 a.m. Event 1111Wanna feel like you are up there with Reba or Garth with a little Chorus Line? You don’t need a partner, easy steps, great movement practice, be-ginners welcome. Boot Scoo-tin’ Boogie with Matthew. Yee Haw!!! Please wear comfort-

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MEN WOMEN

Silver Sensuality for Women Women Only Mondays 11 a.m.Event 1109 Share fun, friendly & meaningful experiences concerning the various feelings mature women experience as their bodies change. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

L50+ Dinner Callender’s Grill 5773 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036Sun, Nov 13 6 p.m. Event 1110 Please join us for a wonderful evening out with the gals! Validated parking. Look for Alice. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Men’s Drop-In Support Group The VillageWednesdays 10 a.m. Drop in! Come meet new friends. Share your stories & experiences with men each week! Tell a friend!

Men’s Hike Griffith Park Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Drop in! Meet at the corner of Fern Dell & Black Oak Drive, 200 ft. north of Los Feliz Blvd. Parking is available along Fern Dell Dr. or take public transit. Bring water, a snack & comfortable shoes. This group is co-ed every third Thursday. Bring a friend! Men’s Dinner Will return in January. Please join the group:Thanksgiving DinnerRockwell Table & Stage 1714 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 Tues, Nov 22 5 p.m.$20 Cash Only at the DoorEvent #1100 Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner. See page 9. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Mimi led the Go Metro group to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach on Wed, Oct 5. Join us to explore more of L.A. this month!

Women’s Chat The VillageMondays Nov 14 & 28 1-2:30 p.m. Drop in! A group for women in which they can gather to discuss various topics ranging from personal experiences to current events. Tell a friend!

Mary Jane Stearns Thanksgiving SocialSun, Nov 20 Noon-2 p.m.Event 1119 Join other fabulous women for this annual Thanksgiving Pot-luck in memory of our friend, Mary Jane Stearns.  We pro-vide the drinks and turkey, you provide your favorite side dish or dessert to share. This will be a very special day for Women 50 Years and Older Only.  RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

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able shoes, boots not required. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Talk Amongst Yourselves 65+ The VillageThurs, Nov 17 2 p.m. Drop in! Join LGBT women & men for treats, beverages and great chat. 65+ only. Tell a friend!

Bingo!The Village Fri, Nov 18 1 p.m.Event 1105Enjoy bingo! RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Wellness FairMi Centro 553 S. Clarence St. Los Angeles, CA 90033Sat, Nov 19 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Free consultations for immi-gration issues, wellness work-shops and enrollment assis-tance for Covered California, Medi-Cal and My Health LA. Walk-ins welcome, no appoint-ment necessary! For more info: 323-993-8944

This-A & That-A ScreeningLittle Miss Sunshine (2006) The VillageWed, Nov 23 1 p.m.101 MinutesEvent 1113The Hoover family, a man (Greg Kinnear), his wife (Toni Collette), an uncle (Steve Carell), a brother (Paul Dano) and a grandfather (Alan Arkin), puts the fun back in dysfunctional by piling into a VW

bus and heading to California to support a daughter (Abigail Breslin) in her bid to win the Little Miss Sunshine Contest. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Thanksgiving DinnerRockwell Table & Stage 1714 N Vermont Ave Los Angeles, CA 90027 Tues, Nov 22 5 p.m.$20 Cash Only at the DoorEvent #1100Start with a mixed green salad with cranberry raisins, cucumbers, pine nuts, blue cheese & blood orange vinaigrette. Choose from two entrées:  Roast turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, broccoli & car-rots, cranberry sauce or pan sauté local sea bass with mashed potatoes, stuffing, broccoli & carrots, pomegranate beurre blanc. Pumpkin pie for dessert. Soft drink or coffee/tea, plus tax and tip included! Please tell us your entrée or-der when you call to RSVP.  (Price is $30 per person, but Seniors Services is taking care of $10, you pay only $20.  Seniors Helping Seniors Fund is available for those requiring assistance.) RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

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LGBT Veterans’ Support GroupThe Village Tues, Nov 29 11 a.m.Event 1103 We served our country, now let’s support each other in this once-a-month social gathering. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

My Life is Poetry ReadingThe Village Wed, Nov 30 7 p.m.Event 1121 Join us for the culmination of My Life is Poetry: An Autobiographi-cal Writing Class for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Senior Citizens. Workshop lead by West Holly-wood City Poet Steven Reigns, www.stevenreigns.com.Hear poems written in this work-shop that share the vulnerable and bold stories of LGBT seniors living through interesting and challenging times, both emotion-ally, culturally and politically.A reception with light refresh-ments follows the program. Reading will be for about an hour, please arrive promptly. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

SAVE THE DATE HOLIDAY PARTY

FRIENDSHIP AUDITORIUM MONDAY, DECEMBER 12

DROP-IN CASE MANAGEMENT (FIRST-TIME NEW CLIENT) Drop-In Every Wed 10 a.m.-Noon, 1-3 p.m. at The VillageSenior Services has expanded drop-in case management hours for first-time new clients only. Come meet with a case manager and learn about valuable programs and services that may be available to you: Housing, employment, medical, mental health, legal, social support and more!  First come, first served basis!

LGBT BEREAVEMENTGrieving Less Than 1 Year Tues, Nov 1, 15 & 29 1 p.m. at The Village Event 1128 Grieving a Year or More Tues, Nov 8 & 22 1 p.m. at The Village Event 1104If you are experiencing pain from the loss of a loved one, please call to join the group. If you would like to attend our bereavement group, please call one of our case managers who can refer you to the group or to individual counseling. A referral from one of our case managers is required for participation in the bereavement group. This group is temporarily closed to new members. If you are interested in participating in the group for those Grieving Less Than 1 Year, please contact Manager of Social Services & Housing Valerie Richards by calling 323-860-7307.

ALZHEIMER'S and RELATED DEMENTIA LGBT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP2nd & 4th Thurs of Each Month Thurs, Nov 10 10:30 a.m.-Noon at The Village Event 1123

Alzheimer's Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to develop a support system, exchange practical information, talk through challenges, share feelings and learn about commu-nity resources. Before attending this meeting, please call Yael Wyte, MSW at 323-486-6632 to confirm meeting date and time.

TRANSGENDER PERCEPTIONS Fridays at The Village, 8-9:30 p.m. $3-$5 Suggested Donation (Optional)Questioning your gender identity can be a lonely process and, if you’re considering or in the process of living your true gender, you likely have many questions. This social network-ing group is for all who identify as transgender.

HIV TESTING You can get tested on a walk-in basis, for free, at the Center’s McDonald/Wright Building (1625 N. Schrader Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028) on weekdays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. or at Center WeHo (8745 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069) Mon-Fri from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s medical providers are experts at treating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and understand the health issues that affect our community. We accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, most major insurance plans and some HMOs. If you lack insurance or have limited financial means, we will help you determine your eligibility for medical and drug assis-tance programs. For Hours & Locations, Call: 323-993-7500I

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Coffee Chat MCC ChurchThurs, Nov 3 Noon Drop in! Bring a current event or project you are working on to share with the group! Tell a friend! Potluck MCC ChurchThurs, Nov 10 Noon Drop in! Play and win! Tell a friend!

The Meddler (2016) MCC ChurchThurs, Nov 17 Noon103 MinutesDrop in! On the heels of her husband's death, Marnie Minervini (Susan Sarandon)moves to Los Angeles and

begins interfering with her daughter Lori's life. But after Marnie's chance encounter with a charismatic security guard, she turns her attention in a different direction. Tell a friend! The Valley Group will NOT meet on Thursday, Nov 24. The Center is closed for the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Valley Thursdays in NoHo meets at the MCC Church located at 5730 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, 91601 (unless otherwise noted in the newsletter). Questions? Call 323-860-5830.

VALLEY THURSDAYS IN NOHO

HIV+HIV+ Men’s Support Group The Village Thursdays 1 p.m. Drop in! Come meet new friends. Share your stories and experiences with men living with HIV.

Lunch for Those Living with HIV The Village Tues, Nov 15 12:30 p.m. Event 1108 We’ll provide lunch ($2 donation requested). Share your stories of living, surviving & thriving. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Movie for Those Living with HIVThe Nice Guys (2016)The Village Tues, Nov 15 1 p.m.116 MinutesDrop in! Set in 1970s Los Angeles, this noirish mystery tracks a private eye who teams with a hired bruiser to investigate a missing persons case and a porn star's suspicious suicide. In the process, the pair stumbles onto evidence of a vast conspiracy. Tell a friend!

Bob took in Chinatown on a recent Go Metro outing. Join Mimi and our participants to explore more of L.A. this month!

YOU SERVED OUR COUNTRY, NOW LET US SERVE YOU

veteran stand down

RSVP to Jesse Ortiz-BarretoActivity Coordinator, Veterans Affairs323-860-7368jortizbarreto@lalgbtcenter.org

Lunch will be served

Serving all veterans including our LGBT veteran community. Access your benefits and resources.

VA enrollment, CalVets benefits, VA benefits, education, housing, legal advice, VBA benefits, employment, medical and mental health, DPSS, PAWSLA, PATHLA, LGBT 50+ Senior Services, Meals on Wheels WLA, social services, Volunteers of America, support groups, Angel Food L.A., IHSS for veterans, Battle Buddies, VASH, plus many giveaways.

Free services:

SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 510 a.m. — 3 p.m.

Los Angeles LGBT CenterThe Village at Ed Gould Plaza1125 N. McCadden Pl.

Medicare Part DThe VillageThursday, Nov 3 11 a.m. Event 1128A representative from the Center for Health Care Rights will help you understand when to enroll in a Part D plan, what benefits are covered by a Part D drug plan and how your Medicare drug benefits work with Medi-Cal or your retiree drug coverage. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

LGBT SpiritualityThe VillageSaturday, Nov 12 3:15 p.m. Event 1127Join Zen chaplain, Tina Jitsujo Gauthier, Ph.D., for a riveting and enlightening discussion for LGBT seniors on spirituality. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830

Financial ChatThe VillageWednesday, Nov 16 1 p.m. Event 1129Join Carolyn Dunlavy for this continuing informal, open forum group where you can ask questions about any financial topic that concerns you. Topics include income and social security, credit and debt management, investments, owning vs renting, etc. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830