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. on different sizes and kinds of Mon, May 8 & 22 11 a.m. RSVP required. tablets. Participants will simply Event 0520 be asked to try the modules Learn the basic movements Bette Davis and give feedback. Only 10 total and meditations of Chi Gong for Everyone participants are needed, 5 for and Tai Chi! Suitable for Marked Woman (1937) the 10AM session and 5 for the people of all level of ability and The Village 11AM session. A $25 visa gift card function Tues, May 23 2 p.m. will be given to all participants. Limited slots. RSVP required RSVP required. 95 Minutes Event 0517 Life Connections 21+ A crusading DA persuades a clip joint "party girl" to testify Meets 50+ against her mobster boss The Village Fri, May 26 1 p.m. Event 0529 RSVP/Message Line: 323-860-5830 Meet and share with the [email protected] Center's young adults. 5 Bingo! Country Line Dancing Music Theatre Workshop: The Village with Matthew California Dreams Event The Village The Village Fri, May 19 1 p.m. Tues, May 23 & 30 11 a.m. Event 0511 Mondays & Fridays 1-3 p.m. Event 0505 Wanna feel like Garth with a Event 0534 Play and Win! little Chorus Line? You don’t A workshop in developing RSVP required. need a partner, easy steps, great personal stories into performance movement practice, beginners incorporated with music. The HICAP welcome.Please wear comfortable workshop meets twice a week for The Village shoes, boots not required. seven weeks with extra rehearsals Tue, May 9 & 23 10 a.m. RSVP required. the week of the performance. Event 0519 The workshop is taught by Mark All HICAP services are provided Kidney Smart Salyer, Debbie Lawrence and Kay free of charge. HICAP is a The Village Cole. Performances of California Dreams are scheduled for June program of the Center for Tue, May 30 1 p.m. Event 0531 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in the Health Care Rights. HICAP Renberg Theatre. Auditions are Volunteer Counselors are trained Learn what causes kidney disease and how to create an action plan to April 24. Please bring a song and/ by the Center for Health Care or a story about your California manage your health. Rights and registered with the experience as a member of the Calif. Dept. of Aging. HICAP RSVP required LGBTQ community, as you made is funded, in part, by the Los your way west, both literally and Angeles City and County Area Opera Screening figuratively, to live and open and Agencies on Aging, through the Les Pêcheurs de perles out life. Older Californians Act. The Village RSVP required. RSVP required. Fri, May 12 11 a.m. Event 0526 Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust Tech Support with and longing set in the Far East Mom’s Computer returns to the Met stage for the The Village first time in 100 years. Soprano Tues,May 2 & 16 2:30 p.m. Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the This event is presented as part of the City of beautiful Hindu priestess pur- West Hollywood's One City One Pride LGBTQ Drop in! Arts Festival, which this year celebrates the sued by rival pearl divers com- theme 'Go West,' which explores the current Computers, phones, tablets and peting for her hand. Her suitors and historic waves of immigration to West all things technology! Bring in are tenor Matthew Polenzani and Hollywood. Events take place from Harvey Milk baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, who Day (May 22nd) through the end of June Pride your devices and questions. month. For more info and to see a full roster of E-Mail, video chatting, online sing the lilting duet “Au fond du events please visit www.weho.org/pride or follow temple saint,” which opera fans on social media @WeHoArts. searching, smart phones, digital know and adore. Director Penny books. Please note: Cannot fix Woolcock explores the timeless broken devices. themes of pure love, betrayal, Tell a friend! and vengeance in a production that vividly creates an undersea world on the stage of the Met. RSVP required. WOMEN MEN

Men’s Drop-In Support Group The Village Wednesdays 10 a.m. Drop in! Come meet new friends. Share your stories & experiences with men each Born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón 1907-1954 is regard- week! Tell a friend! ed as an icon for Art History, Chicanos, feminists, and the LGBTQ move- ment. Men’s Hike Griffith Park Silver Sensuality for Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Women with She-Ah Women's Movie Drop in! Meet at the corner of Women Only The Life and Times of Frida Fern Dell & Black Oak Drive, The Village Kahlo (2005) 200 ft. north of Los Feliz Mon, May 1 11 a.m. The Village Blvd. Parking is available Event 0509 Tue, May 16 1 p.m. along Fern Dell Dr. or take Share fun, friendly & 90 Minutes public transit. Bring water, a meaningful experiences Event 0515 snack & comfortable shoes. concerning the various Rita Moreno narrates this This group is co-ed every feelings mature women documentary that chronicles third Thursday. Bring a experience as their bodies the life of artist Frida Kahlo. friend! change. The biography reveals RSVP Required: Kahlo's story in conjunction Men’s Dinner 323-860-5830 with events that defined the Home Restaurant times in which she lived 2500 Riverside Dr. and that shaped her life and L50+ Dinner artwork. Kahlo's tragedies Los Angeles, CA 90039 Mimi's Cafe and triumphs are examined, Tues, May 30 6:30 p.m. 2925 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Event 0516 from her childhood through Angeles, CA 90039 to her debilitating accident, Dinner with the guys! Sun, May 28 6 p.m. SHS Fund available. Cash her moving self-portraits, Event 0510 an affair with Russian preferred. Parking available Please join us for a wonderful radical Leon Trotsky and on Riverside Dr. evening out with the gals! a tumultuous marriage to RSVP Required: Look for Alice. Street Parking 323-860-5830 muralist Diego Rivera. available RSVP Required: RSVP Required: 323-860-5830 323-860-5830 Have an idea for a Men's Have an idea for a Women's group or outing? Send group or outing? Send us your suggestions: us your suggestions: [email protected] [email protected] HEALTH

DROP-IN CASE MANAGEMENT (FIRST-TIME NEW CLIENT) Drop-In Every Wed 10 a.m.-Noon, 1-3 p.m. at The Village Senior 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 BEREAVEMENT Grieving: An Introduction to Group Tues, May 2 & 16 1 p.m. at The Village Event 0503 Grieving Tues, May 9 & 23 1 p.m. at The Village Event 0504 If you are experiencing pain from the loss of a loved one from a person, pet, etc, please call to join the group. For new participants please contact Manager of Social Services & Housing Valerie Richards by calling 323-860-7307. Those new to bereavement will attend Grieving: An Intro- duction to Group first. ALZHEIMER'S and RELATED DEMENTIA LGBT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2nd & 4th Thurs of Each Month Thurs, May 11 & 25 10:30 a.m.-Noon at The Village Event 0524 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 MI CENTRO - BOYLE HEIGHTS HIV+

To better serve the community Movie Night HIV + Men's Support Group of LGBT people who live on the Mi Centro The Village eastside of Los Angeles, the Los Fri, May 12 4:30 p.m.. Event 0527 Thursdays 1 p.m. Angeles LGBT Center has part- La Otra Familia (2011) 100 min. Drop in! Come meet new nered with the Latino Equality The story of Hendrix, a 7 year-old friends. Share your stories and Alliance (LEA) to open its first child that's been abandoned by his experiences with men living with facility on the eastside of Los crack-addict mother Nina. Hendrix HIV. Angeles. Mi Centro, just east of is given to Paul and Chema, an adult, stable, gay couple but will the Los Angeles River in Boyle they get to raise him? Lunch for Those Living Heights. RSVP Required: with HIV 323-860-5830 The Village Mi Centro is located at Mon, May 30 12:30 p.m. 553 S Clarence St, Los Angeles, Open House CA 90033. Street Parking is avail- Mi Centro Event 0508 ab between the 4th and 6th Street Fri, May 19 11 a.m - 1 p.m. We’ll provide lunch ($2 donation Bridges, just a 15-minute walk Event 0528 requested). Share your stories of from the Mariachi Plaza and Pico/ A special open house just for living, surviving & thriving. Aliso Gold Line stations and one Senior Servcies. We are excited RSVP Required: block from Metro bus lines at 4th to show you around. Food will and Boyle Streets be provided. RSVP Required: 323-860-5830 323-860-5830 VALLEY THURSDAYS IN NOHO Hidden Figures (2016) Game Day MCC Church MCC Church Thurs, May 4 Noon Thurs, May 18 Noon Drop in! Drop in! Play and win! Three brilliant African-Ameri- can women at NASA -- Kather- Pot Luck ine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), MCC Church Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Thurs, May 25 Noon Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) -serve as the We'll provide the main dish, Movie for Those Living brains behind one of the great- please bring a side dish to share. with HIV est operations in history. No one will be turned away if they are unable to bring a dish. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Chair Yoga Tell a friend! The Village MCC Church Mon, May 30 1 p.m. Thurs, May 11 Noon 91 Minutes Valley Thursdays in NoHo Drop in! Do Yoga adapted to meets at the MCC Church Drop in! Showgirls Lorelei Lee the chair with various levels located at 5730 Cahuenga (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy of flexibility. Leave stress and Blvd., North Hollywood, 91601 Shaw (Jane Russell) travel to anxiety behind while you learn (unless otherwise noted in Paris, pursued by a private easy techniques from Yoga. this newsletter.) Questions? detective hired by the suspicious Tell a friend! Call 323-860-5830 father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamored old man and many other doting admirers. Save the Date

Senior Prom---Gay Hollywood!

Saturday, June 24 5-9 p.m.

Pickwick Gardens 20th Anniversary ! MEMORIAL GO METRO Joe Levy 6/14/29-4/1/2017 Asian Pacifi c Islander Older Adults Festival The Village at Ed Gould Plaza Angelus Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Pl Angelus Plaza, Hill Street Courtyard Los Angeles, CA 90038 255 S. Hill St., Tue, May 16 11 a.m. Downtown Los Angeles, CA Event 0532 Fri, May 19 1:30 p.m. Event 0514

Join us in our Renberg Theatre as we celebrate The festival brings folk dancers and choral groups from the life of our dear friend, Joe Levy. See page China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines who grace the 2 for a little glimpse into how remarkable Joe stage in traditional attire to promote diversity and genuine cultural appreciation. Free admission. was. Friends are welcome to speak a few words. Reception and light refreshments to follow. Redline Directions- Exit 4th street/Pershing Square, walk up Hill st.

Note: Meet Mimi at 1:00 p.m in front of Angelus Plaza Courtyard RSVP Required: RSVP Required: 323-860-5830 323-860-5830 SEXCESSFULLY AGING CORRECTION McDonald/Wright Building Broadway to Hollywood 1625 N. Schrader Boulevard The Village at Ed Gould Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90028 1125 N. McCadden Pl Sat, May 20 2 p.m. Los Angeles, CA 90038 Room 106 A Wed, May 24 1 p.m. Event 0533 Event 0513 Women Only Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) 100 minutes

Join the Center’s female health staff and other We incorectly repeated last month’s movie in this month’s women who are 50 and older to talk about healthy newsletter. The correct movie we will be showing this month aging, sex and any questions you may have. is Glengarry Glen Ross - Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Ed Har- ris and Alan Arkin chew the words of David Mamet’s script (based on his own stage play) as a group of Chicago real estate salesmen vying for the best “leads” at a small fi rm that sells property in resort areas.

RSVP Required: RSVP Required: 323-860-5830 323-860-5830