center news+events en GAGING SENIORS • Center builds upon its August 2008 programs for LGBT youth As many of you know, we recently vide and the code of conduct that one is required to follow in DEVELOPING FAMILIES • celebrated the community cen- the Center. The expectations and consequences were written ComeOUT Fundraising ter’s one-year anniversary. Look- by our youth. These procedures provide the opportunity to con- ing forward, Center on Halsted duct intake interviews where we can identify specific needs of Campaign an anticipates another year of many each client and match those needs with our services. Overwhelming Success successes. Each month, we’ll be COME sharing with you news and infor- Finding a job or accessing job assistance services is one criti- Thanks to the many generous donors who ADVANCING CULTURE ADVANCING

• mation about exciting activities cal challenge for many of our youth. To meet these needs and responded to our request for contributions and programs at Center on Hal- further our objectives of promoting self-worth and personal sted. This month, we focus on our responsibility, we offer career development programs at the and the volunteers who assisted with the Tag Youth Program; next month, we’ll Center and in the community, staffed by two full-time voca- Night and Thank-a-thon, Center on Halsted’s highlight our Senior Program. tional specialists, to help young people find and keep jobs. ComeOUT fundraising campaign was an This program is off to a successful start, having assisted 30 overwhelming success. In order to receive young people in securing employment since March. a generous challenge gift of $50,000 from

SUSTAINING NUTRITION SUSTAINING Beginning with the founding of Horizons’ youth program in • Center board member Sarah Schmidt and her 1974, Center on Halsted has demonstrated its commitment to Furthering Our Outreach partner Julie Matthei and the Elizabeth Morse LGBT youth, culminating in the creation of the Polk Bros. Foun- In June, to get a better understanding of the youth in the Charitable Trust, the Center had to match dation Youth Center, which fosters self-exploration, promotes Lakeview community, members of the Center’s Youth Pro- interdependence and develops potential among our young gram, as well as those from The Night Ministry, Broadway that amount by June 30. The final people. Since opening the community center’s doors in June Youth Center and Youth Pride Center, surveyed young people numbers have been tallied, and 2007, we have enhanced our youth programs and initiated on Halsted Street about their present or potential participation the support was above and beyond what we various community partnerships. During this year alone youth in youth programs and about basic demographic information. could have hoped for. Center on Halsted raised almost 15%

TRAINING PROFESSIONALS program participation has grown substantially from 80 youth Surveys were conducted from midnight to 2:00 a.m. on Fridays over our expected matching gift goal of $50,000, bringing • per week one year ago to 200 per week today. and Saturdays. Results from those surveys are currently be- our fundraising total to $107,413! ing compiled and will provide the Center with valuable insight A Community-Wide Effort about the service and program needs of youth who come to This amazing financial response will see the continuation Last fall, we convened a meeting with our neighbors, youth Halsted Street. of invaluable programs and resources at the Center. Again,

PREVENTING HIV service providers and area business partners to discuss • questions regarding the increasing number of youth By listening and comprehending the needs of the the board, staff, and most importantly the clients and coming to the Center. As an outgrowth from youth in our community, Center on Halsted participants served by our programs at the Center thank that meeting, we implemented a community plays an essential role in welcoming our young everyone for their contributions of both time and money task force which meets regularly to address op- people off the street and into a positive, chal- during our campaign! portunities and concerns regarding our youth, and to lenging and safe environment. By growing and TEACHING SKILLS

• assess the progress of our programs. We are excited to adapting our youth programs and researching future be collaborating with such able and committed partners as ones, Center on Halsted is cultivating the potential of the The Night Ministry, Broadway Youth Center, Café Pride and youngest members of ’s LGBT community. LakeView Action Coalition. New Changes Center on Halsted has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors In May, we focused on enhanced logistics to best handle the in- during its first year of operation. We’re especially proud that in Cyber Center

SUPPORTING WOMEN SUPPORTING creasing numbers of young patrons using our programs. For in- not only young people in the area but people of all ages and • stance, we increased the amount of security in and around the backgrounds from the entire city feel welcome and have cho- We are in the process of developing new and exciting Center on Halsted building to ensure an appropriately peaceful sen to take advantage of all the Center has to offer. classes in the Cyber Center. If you have ideas for classes, environment for Halsted Street pedestrians, businesses and contact Brian Minka, Community Technology Center area residents. We have expanded our program hours signifi- Building on what a community center is all about—outreach, Coordinator, at 773.661.0730. cantly, increased accessibility to our services and begun provid- inclusion, promotion of positive values, personal growth and ing daytime services specifically for homeless youth. Previous- community engagement—we will continue our discussions In an effort to create a fully sustainable program, effective ly our youth programs operated from with our neighbors and community leaders, and we encourage July 1 the Cyber Center has introduced a nominal fee-based PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY PROMOTING • 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., now youth you to ensure open communication by providing us with your system for document printing and class registration. are in programs at the Center valuable feedback and suggestions. There are also many ways from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. you can personally make a difference for our young people, Each Cyber Center user can print up to through mentoring, donating to our programs and volunteer- 40 pages a month free; any pages We have also instituted ing. Each of us can make a profound difference in the lives of printed beyond 40 will be ten cents a a new multilevel mem- our young people by investing in them.

FIGHTING VIOLENCE FIGHTING page. Class fees will be assessed on • bership program for youth, which includes To learn more about our youth programs, visit us on the a sliding scale and no one will be a peer-led Leadership Web at www.centeronhalsted.org/prog_youth.html. turned away because of inability Council. Each indi- While on our Web site you can explore all of our pro- to pay. vidual who uses our grams and make a donation. Thank you for supporting program is required Center on Halsted.

NURTURING YOUTH NURTURING For more information, call • to attend an orienta- 773.661.0730. tion to learn about the services we pro- Modesto Tico Valle Executive Director

BUILDING COMMUNITY LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AUGUST AT CENTER ON HALSTED > 2 AUGUST 2008 events calendar

SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS SUNDAYS: AUGUST 3 | AUGUST 10 | AUGUST 17 | AUGUST 24 | AUGUST 31 Worship Celebration Sundays by achurch4me/MCC BUILDING TOUR 11:00a On August 3 Vernita Gray will deliver a timely and important message. Also join SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 us on August 10 as transgender advocate Julie Nemecek leads us in worship. RSVP required: [email protected] Hoover-Leppen Theater Meet in the Amy N. Maggio Lobby 1:00p. FREE TUESDAYS: AUGUST 5 | AUGUST 19 Free2Be: A time of reflection, meditation, music and prayer Volunteer Training Sessions 7:15p FREE SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 | 1:00p – 3:00p Free2Be offers a contemplative, safe space for people from all faiths and spiritualities to reflect, pray, listen to music and meditate. Free2Be is hosted by achurch4me/MCC To sign up for a training session, send complete contact information to and open to all. [email protected] SATURDAYS: AUGUST 9 | AUGUST 23 RECREATION PROGRAMS Faithful Conversations: Sexuality and Spirituality 10:00a FREE Billie Jean King Recreation Hall Every other Saturday we meet to explore questions of sexuality, spirituality and faith; Open Gym: $5 admission; 18 years with ID watch a movie or discuss a book. Hosted by achurch4me/MCC Schedules subject to change. Call 773.472.6469 for updates. COUNSELING & SUPPORT PROGRAMS information, go to www.centeronhalsted.org. MONDAYS: AUGUST 4 | AUGUST 11 | AUGUST 18 | . AUGUST 25 TUESDAYS: AUGUST 5 | AUGUST 12 | AUGUST 19 | MONDAY, AUGUST 11 Open Gym Volleyball 6:00p – 9:00p AUGUST 26 Monthly LGBTQ Grief Group 7:00p – 8:30p $5.00 Immigrant Support Group (In Spanish)/Grupo de Apoyo para Immigrantes (en Espanol) 6:30p – 8:00p FREE Pre-registration required. Pre-registration required for first-time attendees only

WEDNESDAYS: AUGUST 6 | AUGUST 20 A weekly support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender immigrants, Offered in partnership with Rainbow Hospice, LGBTQ Grief Group is a monthly SATURDAYS: AUGUST 16 | AUGUST 23 | AUGUST 30 regardless of their immigrant status. Participants explore the challenges of group designed to help grieving members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, “Old School” Exercise Class 5:30p – 7:00p Wed.; 10:00a –12:00p Sat. relocating and adjusting to the environment while building a support network and transgender and questioning communities to find support and information as they $5 per session developing skills to cope with those challenges./Grupo de apoyo en Espanol para mourn someone they love. Call Elizabeth K. at 847.685.6381 x1125. Tired of the newest fad in exercising? Get back to the basics with instructor immigrantes gay, lesbiana, bisexual y transgenero, independiente del estratus Séamas O’Driscoll. Participants need to be uninjured and in general good health. migratorio. For more information, please call Karen Rothstein-Pineda SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 For more information, contact Séamas at [email protected]. at 773-472-6469 x261. LGBT New Parent Peer Support Group 10:30a – 12:00p Donation Offered in partnership with Chicago Women’s Health Center, this ongoing monthly drop-in group is for LGBT new parents with children up to age 5. This group THURSDAYS: AUGUST 7 | AUGUST 14 | AUGUST 21 | WEDNESDAYS: AUGUST 6 | AUGUST 13 | AUGUST 20 | provides LGBT families a place to find support, share joys and challenges of new AUGUST 28 AUGUST 27 parenthood and exchange resources and information. Young children up to age Open Gym Volleyball 6:00p – 9:00p Mental Health Rainbow Group five are welcome to attend. For more information, please call Karen Rothstein- 3:00p – 4:00p FREE Pre-registration required. Pineda at 773-472-6469 x261. Offered in partnership with Thresholds, this support group is for lesbian, gay, Many Loves Seminar and Support Series 10:00a – 1:00p $15.00 bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals with chronic mental Pre-registration required. illness. This group provides a safe place to address the dual stigma directed at A continuing series designed to provide a supportive and safe environment for mental health consumers who are also part of the LGBT community. The purpose people to explore issues of non-monogamous practice and identity. The series of the group is to foster a new sense of pride, share this experience with others is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month. For more information, please call who are trying to cope with the stigma and to carry that pride into daily living. For 773.472.6469 x158. more information, please call 773-472-6469 x158. Relationship Enrichment Retreat 9:00a – 6:00p In & Out of the “Zone” with Dance 7:00p – 8:30p $165 couples, $90 individuals $400 couples, $200 individuals Take time to learn the art and science of creating and sustaining a great Explore being in the fullness of self and sharing it with your partner. Learn how relationship. For partners and couples, singles who wish to attract and create dance informs us about how we relate to ourselves and partnership at home and a great relationship; anyone who wants to know how to effectively engage in in the outside world. No dance experience necessary. One-hour activity melding relationships with others. For more information, please call 773-472-6469 x158. the rhythms of smooth, pop and Latin followed by a half-hour of discussion. This is a five-week series. For more information, please call 773-472-6469 x158. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 LGBT Survivors of Suicides Group (Pre-Screening Required) THURSDAYS: AUGUST 7 | AUGUST 14 | AUGUST 21 | 7:15p – 8:30p FREE AUGUST 28 This forum is an open support group for LGBT individuals who are grieving the CULTURAL PROGRAMS HIV Support Group for LGBT Individuals 7:00p – 8:30p FREE loss of a loved one from suicide. In an affirming and supportive space, participants gather to discuss the unique issues of pain, grief and stigma that accompany COH presents in the Vision Center Pre-registration required. suicides. Please contact Edmond Yomtoob at 773.450.4434 for more information. Rob Bondgren: Made Flesh A safe place to explore relationships, disclosure, health, wellness, identity, coping The exhibit presents an overview of Bondgren’s work since 2004, including with stress, and other issues in a supportive environment. For more information, paintings from Better Days Ahead, gouache and watercolor works on paper, and please call 773-472-6469 x158 mixed media collages. The exhibit runs through September 2, 2008 in the 12-STEP PROGRAMS THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 second floor gallery. WEDNESDAYS: AUGUST 6 | AUGUST 13 | AUGUST 2 | Monthly Caregiver Support Group 6:00p – 7:00p FREE SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 Offered in partnership with Rush University Medical Center, this is an educational AUGUST 27 CMA Beginners Group 6:30p – 8:30p OUT FRONT and Center: Music Series with 4 NOW in The True support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender caregivers who are attending to a partner, parent, family member or friend. For more information, Reality Show FRIDAYS: AUGUST 1 | AUGUST 8 | AUGUST 15 | 5:00p $15 please call Vanessa Fabre at (773) 563-2703. An afternoon of cabaret and divine musical adventure, featuring Jeff-nominated AUGUST 22 | AUGUST 29 actor Kevin Mayes, After Dark award winner Pam Peterson, nationally FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 CMA Beginners Group 7:00p – 9:00p acclaimed singer and songwriter Karen Mooney, and award-winning vocalist Mental Health Clinicians Lunch 12:30p – 2:00p FREE SCA Group 7:00p – 9:00p and arranger Michael Scott Brooks. Purchase tickets online at Pre-registration required. Call 773.243.2301 or visit www.scachicago.org. centeronhalsted.org or RSVP at [email protected]. COH, Howard Brown Health Center, and the VALEO Program at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital work together to provide a continuum of LGBTQ sensitive and competent SATURDAYS: AUGUST 2 | AUGUST 9 | AUGUST 16 | MONDAY, AUGUST 25 care. The organizations host a quarterly gathering of mental health professionals working in the LGBTQ community. Counselors, psychologists, social workers, Auditions for Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria: Windy City AUGUST 23 | AUGUST 30 psychiatrists and graduate students are welcome to attend these events. This is Women’s Ensemble 6:00p – 10:00p Gay & Straight Together NA 11:30a – 1:00p an opportunity for clinicians to socialize, network, and build resources to better To schedule an audition, email [email protected] or call 773.404.9242 serve the community. Hoover-Leppen Theatre. Complimentary lunch, provided by the VALEO Program, is followed by a brief SUNDAYS: AUGUST 3 | AUGUST 10 | AUGUST 17 |

presentation of clinical interest. Please contact Michael Trammell at 773.907.4625 AUGUST 24 | AUGUST 31 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 or [email protected] to reserve your space. For more Sober Horizons 9:30a – 11:30a (NEW TIME) Auditions for Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria: Windy City Women’s Ensemble 6:00p – 10:00p SCA Group 7:00p – 9:00p To schedule an audition, email [email protected] or call 773.404.9242 Call 773.243.2301 or visit www.scachicago.org. Hoover-Leppen Theatre. AUGUST 2008 events calendar The center of it all in AUGUST 3

Technology Programs YOUTH PROGRAMS SUNDAYS: AUGUST 3 | AUGUST 10 | AUGUST 17 | AUGUST 24 Polk Bros. Foundation Youth Center Introduction to Computers 4:00p – 6:00p $35 Learn how to get started with computers. Topics include: Hardware and Membership levels are in place at the Center. The higher your software, mouse and keyboard, Windows XP, files and folders, Microsoft level, the more benefits AND responsibilities. Word, the Internet, and E-mail. No prerequisites. Class meets once a week for See Antonio Jones, Drop-In Coordinator, for more information or e-mail him at seven weeks. Registration is required. Class is currently in progress. Sign up [email protected]. for the next session today! Call 773.661.0730. Youth Career Development Center TUESDAYS: AUGUST 5 | AUGUST 12 | AUGUST 19 | AUGUST 26 Prepare yourself for the job market. Contact Natasha Gutman at ngutman@ Introduction to Computers 3:00p – 5:00p $35 centeronhalsted.org for more information. Learn how to get started with computers. Topics include: Hardware and HIV Testing 1:00p – 9:00p software, mouse and keyboard, Windows XP, files and folders, Microsoft Walk-in and ask or call and make an appointment: 773.661.0910 Word, the Internet, and E-mail. No prerequisites. Class meets once a week for seven weeks. Registration is required. Class is currently in progress. Sign up Keepin’ it Real for the next session today! Call 773.661.0730. Saturday, August 2 from 12:00p – 5:00p. Join these peer-led activities and discussions centered around keeping yourself safe. Contact Jeremy at SATURDAYS: AUGUST 16 | AUGUST 23 | AUGUST 30 [email protected]. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003, Level 1 4:00p-6:00p $15 Yoga Class Learn how to get started with Microsoft Word. Topics include: Understanding Tuesday, August 5 at 5:15p. the Word window, basics of entering text, editing documents, opening, closing Lyric Writing Workshops with Clark Street Jazz Band are back! THURSDAYS: AUGUST 7 | AUGUST 14 | AUGUST 21 | and saving files, formatting text, copy and paste, drag and drop functions, Wednesdays at 5:15. Contact Val Newman at [email protected] for AUGUST 28 printing, margins, tabs, page numbers and headers and footers. Prerequisites: the schedule. Youth Gym 3:00p-5:00p Introduction to Computers or equivalent. Class meets once a week for three Pick-up volleyball, basketball and badminton games. weeks. Registration is required. Call 773.661.0730. GLOCY (Gay Lesbian Outreach Center for Youth) This group focuses on talking about spiritual matters. Let’s Talk About Sex Thursday, August 14 at 5:15p. Do you have questions you need answered? If so, this is the group for you. Art Group Wardrobe Enhancement Day Our adult Transgender mentors are organizing a clothing swap for our transgender Express yourself! youth. Contact June LaTrobe at [email protected] for more information. FRIDAYS: AUGUST 1 | AUGUST 8 | AUGUST 15 | AUGUST 22 | AUGUST 29 New Youth Orientations Youth Volleyball Games in the gym 2:00p – 4:00p All new youth must attend an orientation on either Fridays at 4:00p or Tuesdays Come and challenge each other in a volleyball game. All those between at 7:00p. Membership Classes take place on Wednesdays and Volunteer Trainings 13 – 24 are welcome. on Tuesdays. Contact Antonio Jones at [email protected] for the schedule. New Youth Orientation 4:00p – 5:00p All new youth must attend an orientation. Membership classes are on Young Women’s Group Wednesdays and volunteer trainings on Tuesdays. For more information Tuesdays at 5:15p. Email Sara Clemons at [email protected] for and a schedule, contact Antonio Jones at [email protected]. details. SATURDAYS: AUGUST 2 | AUGUST 9 | AUGUST 16 | Group times: AUGUST 23 | AUGUST 30 MONDAY – THURSDAY: 5:15p COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Art Expression, Discussions and Movie Watching SATURDAY PROGRAMMING: 12:00p – 5:00p unless otherwise noted Contact Paula Gilovich at [email protected] for more information.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 Youth programming supported in part by: The Black Women’s Expo in Chicago MONDAYS: AUGUST 4 | AUGUST 11 | AUGUST 18 | AUGUST 25 For more information on the entire Expo, please visit Meditation/Feelin’ Good www.theblackwomensexpo.com Learn relaxation techniques, practice the art of meditation, and learn how to care for yourself. SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Young Men’s Group Gay Marriage – A Civil Rights Issue? 5:00p - 6:30p FREE Discussion group for men who identify as gay, bisexual, and transgender. Some of Chicago’s leading black queer/lesbian leaders will speak about gay marriage. Zee’s Discussion Group Youth guided discussion group with guest facilitator. MONDAY, AUGUST 5 M Network of COH presents Men on Mondays TUESDAYS: AUGUST 5 | AUGUST 12 | AUGUST 19 | AUGUST 26 Men Who Wine Teen Talk 6:00p – 9:00p $25 (additional $5 cost for assorted wine) Discussion group facilitated by youth, focusing on a variety of topics that impact A wine tasting and social event with Alpana Singh, the celebrated wine teens’ lives. sommelier and host of Check, Please! Hosted by Feast of Fools - Mark and Fausto Youth Leadership Council RSVP to [email protected] or check online for registration Learn how to be a leader, participate in our Justice Circle, and plan the monthly form (coming soon). program calendar. This group meets every other Tuesday. Above the Belt SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Learn how to be in violence-free relationships. The Transgender & Religious Communities: An Exploration Young Women’s Group 2:00p - 4:00p Join your peers in discussing issues important to women. Weekly Orientation is FAMILY PROGRAMS Registration suggested. at 7:00 A discussion of faith, gender identity and expression for members of the Trans SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 community, their families, friends and allies. Dr. Julie Nemecek, a Baptist Saturday Family Playdate 10:00a – 12:00p $5 per family minister and Trans woman, will highlight and discuss biblical passages and their WEDNESDAYS: AUGUST 6 | AUGUST 13 | AUGUST 20 | Join us for our first, monthly Saturday Family Play date for kids up to age 6 and translations, origins, context and historical perspective. Seating is limited for this AUGUST 27 their parents. Join in fun, games, and conversation. free event. Registration suggested. For more info and to register, contact June Youth Gym 3:00p – 5:00p LaTrobe at [email protected]. Pickup volleyball, basketball and badminton games. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 Lyric Writing Workshop Parent/Tot Playgroup 9:30a – 11:00a FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Join Leo Schwarz from the Clark Street Jazz Band and write your heart out. $5 per family Femmes on the Mic Night Out, part of Official Femme Conference Dance Class Join with other parents and Activities 7:00p – 10:00p $10 non-conference attendees, $5 students Prepare for a dance performance. toddlers for a morning of play Center on Halsted. BELONG/Peer Education and conversation in the COH (This event is part of Femme2008: The Architecture of Femme. Learn the ABC’s of HIV so you can inform your peers and save lives. ChildSpace. For more information on the entire conference, please visit www. femmecollective.com.) Membership Classes I and II on alternating Wednesdays. Volunteer Training (Membership Level III) on FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 alternating Wednesdays. Femme2008: The Architecture of Femme. For more information on the entire conference, please visit www.femmecollective.com. Chicago Wyndam O’Hare.

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SENIOR PROGRAMS Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) John Baran Senior Center TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Be sure to check the entire calendar for other events and programs of Allied for Equality 12:45p – 1:15p interest. Program Info Line 773.472.6469, ext. 444 Registration required for Caroline Staerk, Field Director of Allied for Equality, will drop by and tell us about outings. To register, please call 773.472.6469, ext. 160 All events are free this new joint program between PFLAG and EQIL which is designed to “create an and held in the John Baran Senior Center unless otherwise noted. allied network of advocates across the state of who will work with the LGBT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: All SAGE events at Center on Halsted are fully community towards achieving equality for all people.” accessible. Off-site events are not always accessible. For off-site events, please call ahead if you have any concerns. TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 Do you know an isolated elder? SAGE’s Friendly Visitor Program can help! Conversational French 1:00p – 2:00p Trained volunteers provide companionship visits to isolated or homebound LGBT This group is designed for all proficiency levels. Come practice and make some new friends. elder or disabled individuals. Volunteers are committed to one visit a week for a Wellness Check with Nurse Matta 1:30p – 3:30p year. If you know an isolated LGBT elder who would enjoy a weekly visit or like Twice a month Illinois Masonic hosts this free blood pressure screening. to volunteer, please contact Serena Worthington, SAGE Director at 773.472.6469, Discussion Group 2:00p – 3:00p ext. 160 or [email protected]. This weekly discussion group is facilitated and open to all seniors and allies. Topic generated by group. FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 Explore Art 2:00p – 3:30p SAGE is pleased to offer this new weekly group. We’ll have a Hot Topics for Lesbians 6:30p - 8:30p NEW A social event for older women and their allies. Come have some fun and make rotating series of topics among them, LGBT artists, art techniques, new friends. This is a casual evening and all women are welcome. This month’s art materials, experimental art and more. theme is board games. Bring a game or play one of ours! Arrive anytime between 6:00p and 7:00p. Light refreshments provided. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 Yoga for Seniors 2:30p – 3:30p TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 Improve your flexibility, balance, breathing and overall fitness. This gentle chair yoga will Coffee and Conversation 12:00p – 3:00p make you feel good all over. Taught by Yoga Alliance certified instructor Nathan Boland. Join us in the John Baran Senior Center. This is a safe, confidential place for Space is limited to 12 in this popular class so it is offered on a first come, first serve participants to gather, socialize, and discuss concerns and ideas. Lunch begins basis. A sign-up sheet will be available 1 hour before class begins. around noon. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 Needlework Nite-Crochet! Knit! Needlepoint! 6:30p – 8:30p Conversational French 1:00p – 2:00p All ages are welcome to this conversation and project driven program. Bring whatever This weekly discussion group is facilitated and open to all seniors and allies. Topic needlework you are working on and enjoy an evening of crafting and conversation. generated by the group. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 Evening Movie – Out and Proud 6:30p – 8:30p Discussion Group 2:00p – 3:00p Did you miss the recent WTTW screenings of this look at LGBT history in Chicago? This weekly discussion group is facilitated and open to all seniors and allies. Topic Come and check it out. generated by the group. friday, AUGUST 22 monday, AUGUST 18 SAGE Night at the Opera 6:30p TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 Iced Tea on the Rooftop 2:00p – 3:30p

Explore Art 2:00p - 3:30p Enjoy some iced tea, sun and friendly conversation on our rooftop deck. MONDAY, AUGUST 25 SAGE is pleased to offer this new weekly group. We’ll have a rotating series of topics among them, LGBT artists, art techniques, art materials, experimental art MONDAY, AUGUST 18 Monday Movie—You Are Not Alone 2:00p – 4:00p and more! A sensitive Danish teenager struggles to fit in at his tightly run boarding school in Expressive Art for Women 6:30p - 9:00p this tender tale of sexual awakening directed by Lasse Nielsen. A student at a strict This brand new program is designed to bring women together in a WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 NEW institution run by hard-hearted headmaster Forstander (Ove Sprogoe), young Bo comfortable atmosphere to explore art making and expression. (Anders Agenso) is plagued by loneliness until he gets to know the headmaster’s son, Neighborhood Tour 10:00a – 2:00p Kim (Peter Bjerg). The two develop a strong bond, one that gradually deepens into Downtown Evanston tour and lunch at the Golden Olympic Diner Voted suburbia’s TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 something beyond friendship.—From Netflix best downtown by readers, Evanston has main-street charm Coffee and Conversation 12:00p – 3:00p but is becoming a skyscraper city, a battleground between developers and Join us in the John Baran Senior Center. This is a safe, confidential place TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 preservationists. This tour explores the old and new in this thriving retail, for participants to gather, socialize, and discuss concerns and ideas. Lunch restaurant, office and residential center. Well-known Chicago architects and Coffee and Conversation 2:00p – 3:00p begins around noon. Join us in the John Baran Senior Center. This is a safe, confidential place for participants to Evanston’s own designers contributed to its mix of styles, including prairie revival, Conversational French 1:00p – 2:00p Victorian, Deco, international, Tudor and French. Perhaps the ultimate college gather, socialize, and discuss concerns and ideas. Lunch begins around noon. This group is designed for all proficiency levels. Come practice and make Conversational French 1:00p – 2:00p town, Evanston was established in the shadow of Chicago by Northwestern some new friends. University over 150 years ago, and now sometimes finds itself in conflict with its This group is designed for all proficiency levels. Come practice and make some new friends. Wellness Check with Nurse Matta 1:30p – 3:30p creator over urban expansion and financing. Downtown Evanston’s vitality, growth Wellness Check with Nurse Matta 1:30p – 3:30p Twice a month Illinois Masonic hosts this free blood pressure screening. and heritage mirror the successes and problems of Chicago itself. The cost for Twice a month Illinois Masonic hosts this free blood pressure screening. the Architectural Foundation led tour is $5.00 for seniors and you buy your own Discussion Group 2:00p – 3:00p Discussion Group 2:00p – 3:00p lunch at the diner. RSVP REQUIRED by August 4. Please call or email Serena This weekly discussion group is facilitated and open to all seniors and This weekly discussion group is facilitated and open to all seniors and allies. Topic Worthington at 773.472.6469 ext 160 or [email protected]. allies. Topics generated by the group. generated by the group. Explore Art 2:00p - 3:30p Explore Art 2:00p - 3:30p THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 SAGE is pleased to offer this new weekly group. We’ll have a rotating SAGE is pleased to offer this new weekly group. We’ll have a rotating series of topics Caregiver Support Group 6:00p – 7:00p series of topics among them, LGBT artists, art techniques, art materials, among them, LGBT artists, art techniques, art materials, experimental art and more. Offered in partnership with Rush University Medical Center, this is an educational experimental art and more. support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender caregivers who are attending Planning Meeting 3:00p – 3:45p WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 to a partner, parent, family member or friend. Everyone is welcome at this monthly planning session. Get involved! Have Yoga for Seniors 2:30p – 3:30p Mental Health Room 223. your say! 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 TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 Boland. Space is limited to 12 in this popular class so it is offered on a first come, first Coffee and Conversation 12:00p – 3:00p Chicago Prime Timers/Center on Halsted Book Group served basis. A sign-up sheet will be available 1 hour before class begins. Join us in the John Baran Senior Center. This is a safe, confidential place for 7:30p – 9:00p participants to gather, socialize, and discuss concerns and ideas. Lunch begins The title of the August book is Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima. THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 around noon. Published in Japan in 1949, the book is about a young high school boy who is Needlework Nite-Crochet! Knit! Needlepoint! 6:30p – 8:30p discovering that he is becoming a homosexual in a very polite post-war Japan. All ages are welcome to this conversation and project driven program. Bring whatever The novel is loosely based on Mishima’s own life. Anyone is welcome to attend needlework you are working on and enjoy an evening of crafting and conversation. this Primetimer’s/SAGE Center on Halsted program. CENTER NEWS + EVENTS published monthly. Editor: Kevin Einbinder [email protected]

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