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Program growth continues; July 2008 Center staff lauded These are exciting times at the 30 under 30 Award Recipients Volunteers Help Launch Center. We’ve recently launched Timothy Bechtel, MA, LSW, Client Services Coordi- our new HIV Testing & Preven- nator, for his work in the Mental Health Program pro- WTTW’s “Out & Proud in tion Program, which provides viding culturally competent mental health services to ” Premiere free, rapid, confidential, anony- hundreds of COH’s Latino consumers. mous testing. In addition to HIV testing, our trained health Laura Velazquez, Anti-Violence Project and Legal Ser- educators have access to the vices Program Manager, for her work in victim advo- latest STD-related information cacy, and anti-violence prevention, education and out- and can provide other client- reach efforts to increase awareness of violence issues centered services, including in the LGBT community. case management and counseling resources from the Center’s Mental Health Services. For more information, Windy City Times 30 under 30 Nominees call 773.661.0910. Jeremy Carter, Crystal Meth Prevention Coordinator, for his trainings promoting diversity and tolerance and Congratulations to Center Staff! his work training LGBTQ youth as peer educators in the I’m proud to acknowledge the following Center on Hal- prevention of HIV and STDs. sted staff members who have recently received recog- Valerie Newman, MAAT, Youth Program Clinician, for nition for their work helping to make our community More than 20 volunteers from answered stronger. Congratulations all! increasing the use of art as an opportunity for LGBTQ youth to explore and express their identities, relation- calls from supporters at WTTW-Channel 11 during the ships and history. Val’s attention to gender identity is- station’s premiere of “Out & Proud in Chicago” on June Jason McVicker, LCSW, RDDP, Director of Mental 3. The documentary, which aired throughout June, was sues and her work with our transgender youth allows Health Services, for his selection as a member of the hosted by Chicago native Jane Lynch, and featured stories University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Admin- COH to be more responsive and supportive of our on the evolution of Chicago’s LGBT community by those istration’s (SSA) Centennial Symposium, “The Art and trans clients. who lived the journey. Science of Teaching Direct Practice.” The symposium, to be held September 5, 2008, is the kickoff event for Brian Minka, Community Technology Center Coordi- Center on Halsted Seeks SSA’s 100th anniversary. Panelists will talk about core nator, for his work to increase computer literacy of all Employers for Career Fair CTC visitors and ensure smooth operations of one of strategies, processes and teaching methods and de- Planning is underway for the Center’s Second Annual LGBT Career Fair scribe necessary adaptations in response to changes the Center’s fastest growing program areas. to be held September 13, 2008. We’re currently seeking employers who in the field. Jason was selected because of his history have entry-level positions, part-time/seasonal work, internships, vocational with SSA as an alumnus, field instructor and master Every day, we reach more community members as programs, full-time offerings and corporate career opportunities. practitioner and because Center on Halsted “repre- participation in our programs and services grows. We sents one of the most important practice sites in the city thank you for your continued support. We have very attractive sponsorship packages that will provide you with extra amenities. Please make your reservation of Chicago.” today at www.centeronhalsted.org or contact Natasha Gutman at [email protected] for more information. Our deadline Karen Rothstein Pineda, MA, LPC, Latino Services for booth reservations is July 15. Unfortunately, we cannot Coordinator, for being selected to the advisory board for Modesto Tico Valle guarantee space after that date. the Center for Latino Mental Health Studies (CLMHS) at Executive Director the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. CLMHS promotes understanding of the pressing mental health issues in Latino communities. Karen will network with CENTER OF HIV/AIDS SUPPORT other Latino mental health professionals and provide HIV TESTING & STATE OF PREVENTION PROGRAM AIDS/HIV & STD HOTLINE valuable insight around issues of the LGBTQ community 773.661.0910 1.800.AID.AIDS within an educational program. HIV testing and prevention resources. 1.800.243.2437 Free. Rapid. Confidential. Anonymous. Have questions about HIV or other sexually Days. Weekends. Evenings. transmitted diseases? Find answers and referrals from a Hotline counselor. Free. Anonymous.

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THE CENTER IS CLOSED JULY 4. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! cOMMUnItY PrOGraMs WEDNESDAY, JUlY 2 Transgender HIV Health 7:00p – 9:00p FREE Join us for a presentation by Dr. Rob Garofalo of Center and Children’s Memorial Hospital on transgender health issues, including HIV. This program is part of TPAN’s monthly Committed to Living series. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30.

THURSDAY, JUlY 3 American Veterans for Equal Rights 7:00p Monthly meeting. FRIDAY, JUlY 11 ALMA Presents Dancing on the Deck Pre-boarding: 8:30p – 9:30p; Departure: 9:30p (no exceptions) Tickets: $125 Join SS ALMA (Association of Latino Men for Action) for a late-night cruise on Lake Michigan. Meet at Navy Pier and cruise from 9:30p – 1:00a. Tickets available at Circuit Night Club or at www.almachicago.org

MONDAY, JUlY 14 Transgender Discussion Group 5:30p – 7:30p FREE A peer-led discussion group open to anyone ages 18 and older who identifies as trans or gender-questioning. Join in a safe, supportive environment to meet others, share resources, and learn.

SATURDAY, JUlY 19 Civil Unions Seminar 2:00p – 4:00p FREE Limited seating; registration required Join members of the Illinois Legislature, Lambda Legal and for everything you want to know about civil unions and the future BUILDInG tOUr of the initiative in Illinois. To RSVP, contact June LaTrobe at jlatrobe@ centeronhalsted.org cULtUraL PrOGraMs SATURDAY, JUlY 26 MONDAY, JUlY 21 WEDNESDAY, JUlY 2 – MONDAY, JUlY 7 RSVP required: [email protected] The M Network Launch 6:00p – 9:00p $20 (includes food/cash bar) Center on Halsted Celebrates Black Pride and Is a Proud Meet in the Amy N. Maggio Lobby 1:00p. FREE The M Network (aka Men on Mondays) is a new monthly series of Cosponsor of the following events. For more information on events for men. Gay, bisexual and transgender men are welcome in this Black Pride events, visit www.chiblackpride.com safe and supportive atmosphere for building community, discussing life vOLUnteer traInInG sessIOns topics, and networking. Gather on the Center’s roof with this month’s FRIDAY, JUlY 4 TUESDAY, JUlY 8 | 7:00p – 9:00p hosts Feast of Fools. Chicago Black Pride Poetry Slam 6:30p – 9:00p $7 Black Pride comes alive through the lyrical, melodic flow of some of Chicago’s SATURDAY, JUlY 26 | 1:00p – 3:00p WEDNESDAY, JUlY 23 To sign up for a training session, send complete contact information to finest poets. All are welcome to participate and speak on LGBT-related matters WOW: Women on Wednesdays 6:00p – 9:00p [email protected] only. Not a poet? Come and be a part of the excitement of the night. Cash prizes $10 (includes food/cash bar) to the best in youth, adult and group slam categories. Register online at Join us on the roof for the return of the popular series Women on www.centeronhalsted.org recreatIOn PrOGraMs Wednesdays, now monthly with all-new activities. This month’s event is Circuit Niteclub, 3641 N. Halsted presented by the Chicago Foundation for Women’s Lesbian Leadership RecReation Hall Council. SATURDAY, JUlY 5 Open Gym: $5 admission; 18 years with ID Podcast: Let’s Take a Glass Together Chicago Black Pride LGBT Author Awards and Reception Schedules subject to change. Call 773.472.6469 for updates. Doors open: 6:00p; Taping: 7:00p FREE 21 and older with ID 3:00p – 6:00p FREE Join this live podcast forum on the LGBT community and alcohol. The Chicago African-American LGBT Literary Committee salutes some of the MONDAYS: JUlY 7 | JUlY 14 | JUlY 21 | JUlY 28 Moderated by Feast of Fools’ Fausto Fernos and Marc Felion; featuring nation’s most noted African-American LGBT authors at a special reception and speakers David McKirman, Lisa Rivitz and local bartenders. Brought awards ceremony. Network, meet the authors and take home an autographed Co-Ed Volleyball 6:30p – 9:00p to you by LifeLube, Project CRYSP, the Chicago Task Force on LGBT copy of their work. Substance Use and Abuse, Sidetrack and the Feast of Fools. Light WEDNESDAYS: JUlY 9 | JUlY 16 | JUlY 30 5:30a – 7:00p Hoover-Leppen Theatre food, refreshments, cash bar. Seating is limited; RSVP online at SATURDAYS : JUlY 12 | JUlY 19 10:00a – 12:00p www.lifelube.org or call 312.334.0939. TUESDAY, JUlY 8 $5 per session Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted “Old School” Exercise Class CenterPages Presents: Michael T. Luongo 7:00p Tired of the newest fad in exercising? Get back to the basics with FRIDAY, JUlY 25 Michael T. Luongo, editor of Gay Travels in the Muslim World and regular instructor Séamas O’Driscoll. Participants need to be uninjured and contributor to Gay.com, provides a compelling look into the lives of gay Middle More for Gay Men Movie Night: Coming Out under Fire in general good health. For more information, contact Séamas at Eastern men. 6:30p – 9:30p $5 [email protected]. The Gay Studies Program of the Wright Leadership Institute presents a MORE for Gay Men Movie Night. Join us for a viewing of Coming WEDNESDAY, JUlY 16 SATURDAY, JUlY 26 & SUNDAY JUlY 27 9:00a – 6:00p Out under Fire. Based on Allan Berube’s book Coming Out Under Fire: We’re Drum Centered 6:30p – 8:30p Donations requested First Annual Girlz.Got.Game: 3 on 3 Basketball Classic and The History of Gay Men and Women in World War II and winner of the Join us on the roof for a co-gendered drum circle experience. Bring your drums Health Fair Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, this documentary uses and usher in the summer nights with rhythmic beats. Facilitated by the High- U think u got game? Bring it! “Girlz” ages 16 to 55+ will compete in first-person accounts to chronicle the development of the military’s Priestess of Ritual and Resonance, Hazel of She Drums. For more info contact this two-day basketball classic. Not a player? Come to the Health Fair “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy during World War II. Admission fee [email protected] or visit www.shedrums.com for a free, confidential screening for diabetes, HIV, high blood pressure includes movie, facilitated discussion and light snacks. CenterPages Presents Emanuel Xavier and Irasema Gonzalez and more. Presented by New Vision of Hope, E3 Radio and Center on 8:00p FREE Halsted. To register to play, call 773.847.7440, 773.472.6469 or visit SATURDAY, JUlY 26 Center on Halsted and the Guild Complex present another event in the Palabra www.centeronhalsted.org Transgender Discussion Group 5:30p – 7:30p FREE Pura Series. Emanuel Xavier, award-winning poet; and Irasema Gonzalez, owner A peer-led discussion group open to anyone ages 18 and older who of Tianguis in Pilsen and a founding member of Poyecto Latina, will read from identify as trans or gender-questioning. Join in a safe, supportive their work. sPIrItUaL PrOGraMs environment to meet others, share resources, and learn. TUESDAYS: JUlY 1 | JUlY 15 SATURDAY, JUlY 19 Free2Be: A Time of Reflection, Meditation, Music and Prayer Orgullo en Accion Latina/o LGBTQQ Pride Picnic 12:00p – 6:00p 7:15p FREE Come out and celebrate Latina/o pride in Humboldt Park. For a complete schedule of activities, visit www.orgulloenaccion.org Free2Be offers a contemplative, safe space for people of all faiths and spiritualities to reflect, pray, listen to music and meditate. Free2Be is hosted by achurch4me?/MCC and open to all. SUNDAY, JUlY 20 OUTSpoken Families Training 3:00p – 7:00p FREE Registration Required. SUNDAYS: JUlY 6 | JUlY 13 | JUlY 20 | JUlY 27 For Latino Pride, Center on Halsted and Family Equality Illinois present an Worship Services by achurch4me/MCC 11:00a FREE OUTSpoken Families training and Project Harmony focus group specifically for For details on sermons and other special guests during July, families of color. OUTSpoken Families is a national storytelling training program visit www.achurch4me.org. for LGBTQ parents and their allies. Project Harmony is a voice for families of color within and outside the Family Equality Council. These two organizations join Hoover Leppen Theatre to provide support for LGBTQ families. Food and child care will be provided. To Pillar of Love Fellowship Church Services 1:00p FREE register, visit www.centeronhalsted.org or e-mail [email protected] John Baran Senior Center July 2008 events calendar the center of it all in July 3

cOUnseLInG & sUPPOrt PrOGraMs YOUth PrOGraMs MONDAYS: JUlY 7 | JUlY 14 | JUlY 21 | JUlY 28 Polk Bros. Foundation Youth center Men’s Support Group 7:00p – 8:30p $15 Pre-registration required. SATURDAYS: JUlY 5 | JUlY 12 | JUlY 19 | JUlY 26 Pre-registration required. Membership levels are in place at the Center. The higher your Art Expression, Discussions and Movie Watching A weekly support group providing a safe place to explore relationships, sexuality, level, the more benefits AND responsibilities. Contact Paula Gilovich at [email protected] for more information. health, wellness, identity, coping with stress and other issues in a supportive See Antonio Jones, Drop-In Coordinator, for more information or e-mail him at environment. For more information and to pre-register, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158. [email protected] TUESDAY, JUlY 1 Yoga Class 5:15p TUESDAYS: JUlY 1 | JUlY 8 | JUlY 15 | JUlY 22 | JUlY 29 Youth Career Development Center Immigrant Support Group/Grupo de Apoyo para Immigrantes Learn all you need to know to become job-ready! For more information, contact THURSDAY, JUlY 10 Natasha Gutman at [email protected] 6:30p – 8:00p FREE Pre-registration required. GLOCY (Gay Lesbian Outreach Center for Youth). 5:15p A group that talks about spiritual matters. A weekly support group for Spanish-speaking lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender After School Matters Apprenticeship Begins NOW!

immigrants, regardless of their immigrant status. Participants explore the chal- Earn money while learning to screen print. Six weeks of work and fun. Sell your Youth programming supported in part by: lenges of relocating and adjusting to the environment while building a support t-shirts at the end of the apprenticeship. For details, contact Val Newman at network and developing skills to cope with those challenges. Grupo de apoyo en [email protected] Espanol para immigrantes gay, lesbiana, bisexual & transgenero, independiente del estratus migratorio. Call 773.472.6469, ext. 158. HIV Testing 1:00p – 9:00p Available most days. Walk-in or call 773.661.0910 for an appointment. THURSDAYS: JUlY 3 | JUlY 10 | JUlY 17 | JUlY 24 | JUlY 31 Beyond Media Project Sexual Compulsivity Therapy Group 6:30p – 8:30p $30 Work with Beyond Media to make a film based on your stories of gender-based Pre-registration required. violence. For more information, contact Val Newman at A weekly psychotherapy group for gay or bisexual men who are struggling with [email protected] sexual compulsivity issues. Process disorders and addictions do not respond to the same clinical interventions as do substance disorders and addictions. Voice Lessons Are Coming! Participation in a psychotherapy group with others who are seeking recovery Are you a vocalist who would like professional instruction? Or perhaps you’ve from sexual compulsivity is strongly encouraged as an ancillary, if not primary, always dreamed of singing but were too afraid. Free lessons will be available treatment modality among a complement of services which includes individual soon. For more information, contact Val Newman [email protected] psychotherapy and attendance at 12-step groups. Call 773.472.6469, ext. 158. Wardrobe Enhancement Session HIV Support Group for LGBT Individuals 7:00p – 8:30p FREE Our adult transgender mentors are organizing a clothing swap for transgender Pre-registration required. youth. For more information, contact June LaTrobe at A safe place to explore relationships, disclosure, health, wellness, identity, coping [email protected] with stress and other issues in a supportive environment. MONDAY – THURSDAY Group Time: 5:15p Call 773.472.6469, ext. 158 SATURDAY PROGRAMMING: Noon – 5:00p unless otherwise noted THURSDAY, JUlY 3 LGBT Caregiver Support Group 6:00p – 7:00p FREE MONDAYS: JUlY 7 | JUlY 14 | JUlY 21 | JUlY 28 Offered in partnership with Rush University Medical Center, this is an educational Above the Belt support group for LGBTQ caregivers who are attending to a partner, parent, family Learn how to be in relationships free of violence. member or friend. Lyric-Writing Workshops with Clark Street Jazz Band Are Back! Write your heart out! For more information, contact Val Newman at MONDAY, JUlY 14 [email protected] Monthly LGBT Grief Group 7:00p – 8:30p $5 Offered in partnership with Rainbow Hospice, this monthly group is designed to Meditation/Feelin’ Good help grieving members of the LGBT communities find support and information as Learn relaxation techniques, practice the art of meditation and learn how to care they mourn someone they love. Pre-registration required for first-time attendees for yourself. only. Call Elizabeth K. at 847.685.6381, ext. 1125. Young Men’s Group Discussion group for men who identify as gay, bisexual, and transgender. WEDNESDAY, JUlY 16 LGBT Survivors of Suicides Group 7:15p – 8:30p FREE Youth Leadership Council FaMILY PrOGraMs Learn how to be a leader. Participate in our Justice Circle. Plan the monthly Pre-screening required. program calendar. WEDNESDAY, JUlY 2 This forum is an open support group for LGBT individuals who are grieving the Parent/Tot Play Group at Millennium Park 9:30a – 12:00p FREE loss of a loved one from suicide. In an affirming and supportive space, participants Young Women’s Group We’ll meet at the Millennium Park Family Tent (inside the tent on the southwest gather to discuss the unique issues of pain, grief and stigma that accompany Join your peers in discussing issues important to women side) for a morning of Wiggleworms, reading, crafts, and fun. Stay later and suicides. Contact Edmond Yomtoob at 773.450.4434 for more information. picnic in the park. WEDNESDAYS: JUlY 2 | JUlY 9 | JUlY 16 | JUlY 23 | JUlY 30 SATURDAY, JUlY 19 Youth Gym 3:00p – 5:00p SATURDAY, JUlY 19 Many Loves Seminar and Support Series 10:00a – 1:00p $15 Pickup volleyball, basketball and badminton games. LGBT New Parent Peer Support Group 10:30a – 12:00p A continuing series designed to provide a supportive and safe environment for Groups: Donation requested. people to explore issues of non-monogamous practice and identity. Contact David BELONG/Peer Education Offered in partnership with Chicago Women’s Health Center, this ongoing Rodemaker at 773.472.6643, ext. 472, for more details. Learn the ABCs of HIV to inform your peers and save lives. monthly drop-in group is for LGBTQ new parents with children up to age 5. Dance Class Provides LGBT families a place to find support, share joys and challenges of new parenthood and exchange resources and information. Young children are Prepare for a performance. welcome to attend (up to age 5). Membership Class I & II On alternating Wednesdays. SUNDAY, JUlY 20 Volunteer Training (Membership Level III) OUTSpoken Families Training 3:00p – 7:00p FREE Registration Required. On alternating Wednesdays. For Latino Pride, Center on Halsted and Family Equality Illinois present an OUTSpoken Families training and Project Harmony focus group specifically for families of color. OUTSpoken Families is a national storytelling training THURSDAYS: JUlY 3 | JUlY 10 | JUlY 17 | JUlY 24 | JUlY 31 program for LGBTQ parents and their allies. Project Harmony is a voice for Youth Gym 3:00p – 5:00p families of color within and outside the Family Equality Council. These two Pickup volleyball, basketball and badminton games. organizations join to provide support for LGBTQ families. Food and child care Groups: will be provided. To register, visit www.centeronhalsted.org or e-mail culture@ Art Group centeronhalsted.org Express yourself! 12-steP PrOGraMs Let’s Talk About Sex Education about HIV and safer sex. technOLOGY PrOGraMs WEDNESDAYS: JUlY 2 | JUlY 9 | JUlY 16 | JUlY 23 | JUlY 30 SUNDAYS: JUlY 13 | JUlY 20 | JUlY 27 CMA Beginners Group 6:30p – 8:30p FRIDAYS: JUlY 11 & JUlY 18 Introduction to Computers 4:00p – 6:00p $35 Summer Tennis Camp 5:00p FRIDAYS: JUlY 11 | JUlY 18 | JUlY 25 Learn how to get started with computers. Topics include: Hardware and Come out and play! We’ll meet at the Center and walk to outdoor courts. For more software; mouse and keyboard; Windows XP; files and folders; Microsoft 7:00p – 9:00p CMA Beginners Group information, contact Cathy Jones at [email protected] Word, the Internet, and e-mail. No prerequisites. Registration required; SCA Group 7:00p – 9:00p call 773.661.0730. Call 773.243.2301 or visit www.scachicago.org. FRIDAYS: JUlY 11 | JUlY 18 | JUlY 25 New Youth Orientations 4:00p – 5:00p TUESDAYS: JUlY 15 | JUlY 22 | JUlY 29 All new youth must attend an orientation. Membership classes are on SATURDAYS: JUlY 5 | JUlY 12 | JUlY 19 | JUlY 26 Introduction to Computers 3:00p – 5:00p $35 Wednesdays and volunteer trainings on Tuesdays. For more information Gay & Straight Together NA 11:30a – 1:00p Learn how to get started with computers. Topics include: Hardware and and a schedule, contact Antonio Jones at [email protected]. software; mouse and keyboard; Windows XP; files and folders; Microsoft SUNDAYS: JUlY 6 | JUlY 13 | JUlY 20 | JUlY 27 Youth Volleyball Games 2:00p – 4:00p Word, the Internet, and e-mail. No prerequisites. Registration required; Challenge other youth programs in a volleyball game. Sober Horizons 9:00a – 11:00a call 773.661.0730. Ages 13–24 welcome. SCA Group 7:00p – 9:00p Call 773.243.2301 or visit www.scachicago.org 4

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senIOr PrOGraMs Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) John Baran Senior center WEDNESDAY, JUlY 16 Be sure to check the entire calendar for other events and programs of interest. Program Info Line 773.472.6469, ext. 444 Registration required for Yoga for Seniors 2:30p – 3:30p outings. To register, please call 773.472.6469, ext. 160 All events are free Improve your flexibility, balance, breathing and overall fitness. This gentle chair yoga and held in the John Baran Senior Center unless otherwise noted. will make you feel good all over. Taught by Yoga Alliance certified instructor Nathan WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: All SAGE events at Center on Halsted are fully Boland. Space is limited in this popular class so it is offered on a first come, first accessible. Off-site events are not always accessible. For off-site events, please served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available 1 hour before class begins. call ahead if you have any concerns. Men’s RAP Group 7:00p – 9:00p We are excited to offer this evening peer-led discussion group for SAGE men. This Do you know an isolated elder? SAGE’s Friendly Visitor Program can help! group is open to all adult men. Trained volunteers provide companionship visits to isolated or homebound LGBT elder or disabled individuals. Volunteers are committed to one visit a week for a THURSDAY, JUlY 17 year. If you know an isolated LGBT elder who would enjoy a weekly visit or like Senior Resource Fair 10:00a – 2:00p FREE to volunteer, please contact Serena Worthington, SAGE Director at 773.472.6469, Please join SAGE with Alderman (44th Ward) for the Annual Senior ext. 160 or [email protected] Resource Fair at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, 836 W. Wellington. Professionals will be on-hand to discuss important issues dealing with senior TUESDAY, JUlY 1 living on a daily basis and free health screenings will be provided. Registration is not required. Stop by the SAGE booth and say hi! Coffee and Conversation 12:00p – 3:00p Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, 836 W. Wellington on the patio. Join us in the John Baran Senior Center. This is a safe, confidential place for participants to gather, socialize, and discuss concerns and ideas. Lunch begins Opera Diva Christine Brewer 6:30p – 8:30p Come hear Grammy Award-winning American soprano Christine Brewer FRIDAY, JUlY 25 at noon. Night at the Opera is cancelled until August talk about her roles and appearances in opera, concerts and recitals. Jason McVicker will interview Ms. Brewer about her upcoming appearance at the WEDNESDAY, JUlY 2 MONDAY, JUlY 28 Yoga for Seniors 2:30p – 3:30p Ravinia Festival. Ms. Brewer will also discuss her life, career, struggles and personal recipe for healthy aging. She will also take questions from Monday Movie—Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Improve your flexibility, balance, breathing and overall fitness. This gentle chair yoga 2:00p – 4:00p will make you feel good all over. Taught by Yoga Alliance certified instructor Nathan the audience at the conclusion of the interview. Reserve your spot by This madcap farce from acclaimed director Pedro Almodovar introduces us to Pepa Boland. Space is limited in this popular class so it is offered on a first come, first contacting Serena Worthington at 773.472.6469, ext. 160 or sworthington@ (Carmen Maura), who’s just been dumped by the love of her life, Ivan (Fernando served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available 1 hour before class begins. centeronhalsted.org. Guillen). What’s more, Pepa’s girlfriend Candela (Maria Barranco) is involved with a

THURSDAY, JUlY 3 FRIDAY, JUlY 18 terrorist; Ivan’s crazed wife arrives with loaded guns; and Ivan is about to get on a Friday Night Movie – KM.o (Kilometer O) 6:30p – 8:30p plane that Candela’s boyfriend plans to hijack. It’s enough to drive any woman to a Caregiver Support Group 6:00p – 7:00p nervous breakdown…or beyond!—from Netflix.com Offered in partnership with Rush University Medical Center, this is an educational A comedic look at the love lives of 14 different people and how they interconnect during one hot August afternoon around the Plaza del Sol in Madrid. Directed by Yolanda Garcia support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender caregivers who are TUESDAY, JUlY 29 attending to a partner, parent, family member or friend. Serrano and Juan Luis Iborra. Coffee and Conversation 12:00p – 3:00p Mental Health Room 223 Join us in the John Baran Senior Center. This is a safe, confidential place for MONDAY, JUlY 21 Iced Tea on the Rooftop 2:00p – 3:30p participants to gather, socialize, and discuss concerns and ideas. Lunch begins FRIDAY, JUlY 4 at noon. Happy Independence Day! The Center is closed Enjoy some iced tea (or hot tea), sun and friendly conversation on our rooftop deck. BBQ on the Rooftop 5:00p – 7:00p TUESDAY, JUlY 8 TUESDAY, JUlY 22 We’ll provide the beverages and grill items, bring a side dish and a friend. RSVP Coffee and Conversation 12:00p – 3:00p not required but helpful for planning! Please call 773.472.6469, ext 160 or e-mail Coffee and Conversation 12:00p – 3:00p [email protected] and let us know you plan to attend. Join us in the John Baran Senior Center. This is a safe, confidential place for Join us in the John Baran Senior Center. This is a safe, confidential place for participants to gather, socialize, and discuss concerns and ideas. Lunch begins participants to gather, socialize, and discuss concerns and ideas. Lunch begins WEDNESDAY, JUlY 30 at noon. at noon. Conversational French 1:00p – 2:00p Yoga for Seniors 2:30p – 3:30p Get To Know Our Community Partners 12:30p – 1:00p Improve your flexibility, balance, breathing and overall fitness. This gentle chair yoga Want to practice your French? Come to this educational program hosted by Once a month, in conjunction with the weekly Coffee and Conversation, SAGE has will make you feel good all over. Taught by Yoga Alliance certified instructor Nathan Earl MacDonald. been inviting Center on Halsted Resident Community Partners to speak about their Boland. Space is limited in this popular class so it is offered on a first come, first organizations. Modesto Tico Valle, executive director of Center on Halsted and Wellness Check with Nurse Matta 1:30p – 3:30p served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available 1 hour before class begins. founder of the Chicago chapter of the Names Project (AIDS Memorial Quilt), will Twice a month Illinois Masonic hosts this free blood pressure screening. Men’s RAP Group 7:00p – 9:00p drop by and talk to us about the Project. We are excited to offer this evening peer-led discussion group for SAGE men. Wellness Check with Nurse Matta 1:30p – 3:30p WEDNESDAY, JUlY 23 Twice a month Illinois Masonic hosts this free blood pressure screening. Walking Club 1:30p – 2:30p THURSDAY, JUlY 31 We’ll go on a 25-minute walk along the lakefront and end at Horizon’s Cafe for a Needlework Nite: Crochet! Knit! Needlepoint! 6:30p – 8:30p WEDNESDAY, JUlY 9 quick cup of Joe and some conviviality. We’ll depart from the lobby at 1:30p, so Bring whatever needlework you are working on and enjoy an evening of crafting don’t be late! Yoga for Seniors 2:30p – 3:30p and conversation. Improve your flexibility, balance, breathing and overall fitness. This gentle chair yoga Yoga for Seniors 2:30p – 3:30p will make you feel good all over. Taught by Yoga Alliance certified instructor Nathan Improve your flexibility, balance, breathing and overall fitness. This gentle chair yoga will make you feel good all over. Taught by Yoga Alliance certified instructor Nathan SAVE THESE DATES! Boland. Space is limited in this popular class so it is offered on a first come, first For more information, call 773.472.6469, ext. 158. served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available 1 hour before class begins. Boland. Space is limited in this popular class so it is offered on a first come, first served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available 1 hour before class begins. SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Chicago Prime Timers/Center on Halsted Book Group THURSDAY, JUlY 10 Relationship Enrichment Retreat 9:00a – 6:00p 7:30p – 9:00p Needlework Nite: Crochet! Knit! Needlepoint! 6:30p – 8:30p Take time to learn the art and science of creating and sustaining a great The July book is The Master by Colm Tóibín. Tóibín writes a fictionalized study, Bring whatever needlework you are working on and enjoy an evening of crafting relationship. For partners and couples, singles who wish to attract and based on many biographical materials and family accounts, of Henry James’s and conversation. create a great relationship; anyone who wants to know how effectively to interior life from the moment in London in 1895 when the novelist’s hope to engage relationships with others. succeed in the theater rather than on the printed page was eclipsed by the TUESDAY, JUlY 15 towering success of his younger contemporary Oscar Wilde. Thereafter the book Coffee and Conversation 12:00p – 3:00p ranges seamlessly back and forth over James’s life, from his memories of his WEDNESDAYS: AUGUST 6 | AUGUST 13 | AUGUST 20 | Join us in the John Baran Senior Center. This is a safe, confidential place for prominent Brahmin family in the States—including the suicide of his father and AUGUST 27 | SEPTEMBER 3 participants to gather, socialize, and discuss concerns and ideas. Lunch begins at noon the tragic early death of his troubled sister Alice—to his settling in England, in In & Out of the “Zone” with Dance 7:00p – 8:30p Interns Adios! 12:45p – 1:15p a cherished house of his own choosing in Rye. Along the way it offers hints, no Explore being in the fullness of self and sharing it with your partner. Learn Join us in saying farewell to our excellent Community Service Interns from the Adler more, of James’s troubled sexual identity. The subtlety and empathy with which how dance informs us about how we relate to ourselves and partnership at School of Professional Psychology. There will be cake! Event occurs in conjunction Tóibín inhabits James’s psyche and captures the fleeting emotional nuances of his home and in the outside world. No dance experience necessary. One-hour with Coffee and Conversation. world are beyond praise, and even the echoes of the master’s style ring true. Far activity melding the rhythms of smooth, pop and Latin followed by a half- Planning Meeting 3:00p – 3:45p more than a stunt, this is a riveting, if inevitably somewhat evasive, portrait of the hour of discussion. Everyone is welcome at this monthly planning session. Get involved! Have your say! creative life. —Excerpted from Amazon.com (Publisher’s Weekly).

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