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LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER’S NEWSLETTER FOR SENIOR SERVICES 50 + MAY 2017 Free & Low-Cost Events for People Ages 50 & over ALL GOOD THINGS SENIOR Joe Levy, June 14, 1929 – April 1, 2017 This month, we are dedicating our newsletter to our friend Joe Levy. Joe SERVICES was one of the most prominent members of the LGBT community for many years. And one of the most active, integral members of Senior Services at the Center. Senior Services strives After coming out to his family at the age of 34 (in 1963), Joe moved to to create a safe, Los Angeles where he pursued theater and film. He was deeply com- welcoming and mitted to helping others and this laid the groundwork of his life for many respectful community decades. He was a performer, a writer, a raconteur and said it was always important to say “please” and “thank you”. His many contribu- where lesbian, tions are too long to list here but he will be most remembered for loving gay, bisexual and smile, positive nature, unabashed honesty, and his dedication the LGBT transgender people in community. Our hats off to you Mr. Levy! We miss you very much. their 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond can come together to learn, connect, build friendships, gain Tripp Mills, Deputy Director support and thrive! STAFF The Village at Ed Gould Plaza Michael Wolfson Rachel Hernandez Departmental Assistant Resident Services Coordinator, 1125 N. McCadden Pl. 323-860-7322 Triangle Square Los Angeles, CA 90038 [email protected] 323-860-7335 [email protected] Alexis Armijo RSVP/Message Line Activities Coordinator Tanya Witt 323-860-5830 323-860-7339 Resident Services Coordinator, [email protected] Triangle Square Toll Free 323-860-5828 877-688-4833 Jesse (Jesus) Ortiz-Barreto [email protected] Activities Coordinator/ Veterans Affairs Coordinator Teresa Garcia [email protected] 323-860-7368 Case Manager, lalgbtcenter.org [email protected] Triangle Square 323-860-5824 facebook.com/50pluslgbt Julia Wallace [email protected] Case Manager 323-860-7395 Tripp Mills [email protected] Deputy Director GO GREEN 323-860-5826 Remove yourself from the Michael Kelly [email protected] Case Manager mailing list and access the 323-860-7329 Veronica Macias Activities Coordinator newsletter and calendar [email protected] 323-860-7367 [email protected] online through our e-mail list. Michele Valencia Send an e-mail to seniors@ Department Assistant, Valerie Richards, M.S.W. lalgbtcenter.org requesting to Triangle Square Manager of Social Services & Housing 323-860-5832 323-860-7307 “Go Green.” [email protected] [email protected] NEWSLETTER RSVP SPECIAL NEEDS BIRTHDAYS! INSTRUCTIONS RSVP requests must be If you have any special needs, Alan Gloria Rafael made on or after the 1st of such as dietary restrictions, Alexander Gordon Renee Alvin Gordon S. Richard the month. Check the event wheelchair or disabled seating Amir Gregory Rita for an RSVP deadline, when requirements for theater events Andre Harold Rob applicable. RSVP at least two or other venues, Andrew Harry Robert (2) business days in advance please let us know by calling Angela Herbert Rodger Ann Irv Rodney of an event. Events are free 323-860-5830. We will Anna Jack Rolando of cost, unless price is noted. always do our best to Anthony James Ron Transportation is not provided, accommodate! Audrey Janis Rosa unless noted. Please provide Bernadette Jeff Ruth Bill Jeffery Sam the full name(s) of your Blanca Jeffery B. Samuel guest(s), if applicable. SENIORS HELPING Bob Jerome Sharon Our events are limited in the SENIORS Bobby R Jerry Shawn number of open spots or Carmine Jesse SheAh Carol Jim Prince tickets. You are confirmed for Established by seniors and Cherisse E. Jimmie Shirley an event, unless you receive a Cheryl Joan Sonia intended for seniors, this call or e-mail notifying you of Christopher John Stanton special fund is available on placement on a wait-list. Due Chuck Jonas Stephe a limited basis for select (Charles) Jordan Steve to the high volume of interest, activities, classes & events. If Claude Jose Luis Steven you may not receive a spot on Craig Karen Stuart you need financial assistance the list or a ticket to an event. Curt Ken Sylvia to attend a class, dinner If you do and we have your Cutis Kip Theresa or event, please call us at Daniel Kirk Tim e-mail address on file, you Darlene Kjell Tom 323-860-5830. will receive a reminder e-mail Darnell Koetsu (Jeff) Tony prior to the event. In case of All requests are completely Darryl Larry Truong an event cancellation, only confidential. The fund’s David Lauren Valerie Don Lisa Victor those participants who made availability depends on the Donald Louis Virgil an RSVP call or e-mail will be generosity of seniors like you. Dorsay Louise Vivian notified. If we do not reach Please contact us if you would Dot Marc Wendy you, we will leave a message, like to make a donation to the Douglas Marilyn William Drew Mario when possible. Please be Seniors Helping Seniors Fund! Duchess Mark B. advised that ONLY confirmed Dwight Mary guests will receive reminder Edward Michael calls and/or e-mails for events Elsa Nancy Enrique Neil requiring an RSVP. Francine Norma Frank Oree Please only come to The Franklin P.A. Village to pay for ticketed Gabriel Pam RSVP/Message Line: 323- Gayle Pamela events, to pick up ticket(s) or Gene Pat 860-5830 to attend a ticketed event if you Georgiann Paul Or, Toll-Free: 877-688-4833 have received a confirmation Gerald Pete [email protected] e-mail for the event. George Peter Glenn Phil 3 EVERYONE Master Lakshmi Brain Power Movie for Everyone Chair Yoga The Village Splendor in the Grass (1961) The Village Wed, May 3 & 17 1 p.m. The Village Every Wednesday! 11 a.m. Event 0501 Tue, May 9 1 p.m. Amy Ellis Nutt, health 124 Minutes Challenge your body and brain Event 0512 with ancient Eastern techniques and science writer at The to improve your memory and Washington Post, and winner Young llovers Deanie Loomis balance the body along with of the Pulitzer Prize, spent (Natalie Wood) and Bud the brain hemispheres. Gain four years reporting the Stamper (Warren Beatty, in his strength, peace of mind, story of the Transgender, big-screen debut) find their confidence and higher self- Nicole Maines, formerly, awakening sexuality at odds esteem! Wyatt Maines, as depicted in with their own moral standards Leave stress and anxiety behind. BECOMING NICOLE. The -- and those of their 1920s Drop in! story involves the emerging rural Kansas community. But science of gender identity, trying to resist their carnal urges civil rights, and family leads to mutual heartbreak drama, surrounding the and to madness for the fragile Art Lab evolution of a Transgender Deanie. Director Elia Kazan's The Village child. We will do OUTLOUD profile of the repercussions of Fridays 10 a.m. PODIUM READINGS from pent-up pubescent lust netted Explore avenues of artistic this Stonewall Honor Book an Oscar for Best Screenplay. expression including where Amy Nutt writes: ' If a RSVP Required. canvas, sculpture & mixed person does not love his/her media with our instructor body, what then? How can Carolyn. you occupy a physical space, Tell a friend! be a body in space, and yet Rusty’s Co-Ed Gay be alienated from it at the Swing & Sway same time? ' This is a story FREE BALLROOM about a family's evolution and DANCE CLASS! Reading Opens Minds society's challenge to evolve. The Village The Village A Transgender guest will visit Sat, May 13 1 p.m. Mon, May 8 & 22 11 a.m. with Brain Power participants Event 0530 Event 0502 RSVP required. Love reading? Come share that Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing and love of reading with others! All Cha-Cha, PLUS Texas Two Job Search with JVS Step! Beginners welcome! No books chosen are engaging and The Village well written, containing themes rubber soles please. Partner not for discussion revolving around Every Thursday 2:00pm necessary. RSVP required. life-skills, personal perceptions Event 0525 and existential questions. Get help with your résumé RSVP required. RSVP required. Financial Chat RSVP required. after her innocent sister is accidentally murdered during The Village Broadway to one of his unsavory "parties" Wed, May 10 1 p.m. RSVP required. Event 0522 Hollywood Wed, May 31 6 p.m. Glengarry Glen Ross Event 0523 The Village Chair Massage Therapy Join Carolyn Dunlavy for this Wed, May 24 1 p.m. The Village open forum on any financial topic 100 Minutes Tue, May 9 11 a.m. that concerns you. Event 0513 Event 0518 RSVP required. Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Enjoy a 15 minute swedish Harris and Alan Arkin chew the massage targeting neck, head, Finding Your True Self words of David Mamet's script shoulders, arms, hands. (based on his own stage play) Limited Slots. RSVP required. with Lois The Village RSVP required. Wed, May 31 1 p.m. Memory Focus Group Drop in! LGBT Veterans’ The Village Explore and find your true self Support Group Mon, May 8 with Lois and learn life practices The Village Event 0500A 10:00 a.m. to better understand and take Tues, May 30 10 a.m. Event 0500B 11:00 a.m. care of yourself. Tell a friend! Event 0506 MemoryCo is running a one hour We served our country, now focus group to have participants Chi Gong & Tai Chi let’s support each other in this try their online memory modules The Village once-a-month social gathering.