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Christopher's Center Connection
On Saturday, April 28th, The Women Resource Center will host Women’s Fest 2012: The Power of Being a Woman/El Poder de Ser Mujer! and on Saturday, May 12th Senior Services will host the Senior Resource Fair: It Gets Better Together.
Over 200-300 people attending each fair with workshops covering a wide
array of topics. There are three sponsorship levels – Premier Sponsor
($5,000), Grand Sponsor ($2,500) and Event Sponsor ($1,000) – each with
great benefits for you or your business while also demonstrating your
steadfast support for The Center! Contact me for more information –
619.692.2077 x204 or cmills@thecentersd.org.
Christopher Mills
Major Gifts Officer
Volunteer for Dining Out for Life® San Diego!
On Thursday, April 26,
more than 100 restaurants, bars, coffeehouses and nightclubs in San
Diego will donate a minimum of 25% of the day’s sales to The Center’s
HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs! Each
year Dining Out for Life® San Diego is a major success thanks to our
generous participating restaurants and the dedication of our restaurant
Hosts and Ambassadors. Hosts welcome guests to their restaurant, answer
questions about Dining Out for Life® San Diego, The Center and the
fantastic opportunity drawing. Ambassadors promote their restaurant to
everyone they know, with the goal of packing the place! Both are great
ways to make an incredible impact. We need volunteers for our street,
data, phone, social network, poster, materials and runner teams too!
To volunteer: Register online here!
Equality Voters Vote!
Are you registered?
Moved recently? Find out if you’re registered at www.sdvote.com.
Every vote matters. Want to vote by mail in the comfort of your home? It's
easy! Click on this link to the mail ballot application.
MARYAH Poker
Is Lady Luck on your side? Don't miss MARYAH’s 4th Annual Poker Tournament,
Thursday, March 8, 6 pm at Eden San Diego. Enjoy a 100-player
Vegas-style tournament, player’s lounge and prizes, all for only
$40/poker ticket, $15/guest. Proceeds benefit The Center’s Youth Housing
Project.
Get your tickets online now!
Save the Dates
Thursday, Apr. 26, 2012 – Dining Out for Life® San Diego
Saturday, May 12 – Senior Resource Fair
Friday, May 25, 2012 – Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
Saturday, June 30, 2012 – Happy Birthday Frida
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 – AIDS Walk San Diego
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 – Anniversary Gala
Saturday, Oct. 28 – Nightmare on Normal Street
Spotlight Events
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6 pm, Audre Lorde Poetry Night
Looking for a little inspiration? Join the Women's Resource Center and Latino Services on Tuesday, February 21, 6-8 pm
for Audre Lorde Poetry Night, an evening of creative expression in the
name of Audre Lorde. Read her work or share your own during our open mic
session, or just listen and be inspired! Featured poet Succinct, member
of the 2010 San Diego Slam Team, will be our special guest for the
evening. This event is free, open to all, and will take place at The
Center (3909 Centre St.) in Latino Services. For more information,
contact Sophia Arredondo at 619.692.2077 x212, or women@thecentersd.org .
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 3 pm, Medicare and Retirement Planning Options Workshop
Find out Medicare 2012 rights and options, what your supplemental
Medicare options are, what Medicare Part D is and how it works, and how
to protect your income and assets. This workshop will be held in the
Center library. RSVP to LaRue Fields at 619.692.2077 x212, or seniors@thecentersd.org .
Thursday, Feb. 23, 6 pm, Building on a Positive Life
Building on a Positive Life is a fun, comprehensive, informational and
social support group for gay and bisexual men who are newly diagnosed or
long-term survivors living with HIV/AIDS. Building on a Positive Life
offers periodic guest speakers and will cover a variety of topics. The
group will meet every Thursday evening, from 6-8 pm at The Center, for more information, contact Frank Jones at 619.288.4439 or gatorbearca@gmail.com.
Program Activities: Youth, Seniors, Families, Men, Women, HIV Community and More
San Diego HIV Consumer Needs Assessment available online
Please take the survey today!
En Español
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 10 am, Spanish Class
Join us for basic
conversational Spanish every Saturday at 1 pm and Tuesday at 10 am. For more
information, contact LaRue Fields at seniors@thecentersd.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 21 & Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7 pm, Twenty-Something? Got Something to Discuss? Join the 20-Somethings Men’s or Women’s Group!
Connect to The Center and the community. Join other 18-28 year olds to talk about relationships, sexual health, activism, community building and more. The women’s group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm and the men’s group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. For more information, contact Aaron Heier at 619.692.2077 x211, or aheier@thecentersd.org.
Thursday, Feb. 23, Basic Computer Classes
Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 1 pm and Saturdays at 11 am, computer classes are held in the Cyber Center. We will cover computer basics, how to create email and Facebook accounts, online browsing and research, and lessons in using Microsoft Word. For more information, email seniors@thecentersd.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6 pm, Military Families Support Group
The Center and Fleet and Family Support Services are excited to introduce a new support/education group for LGBT Service Members and their families. This group is for couples with or without children and will meet the 4th Tuesday of every month. Free child care is available if you RSVP by the 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Caroline Bender at 619 222-5586 or caroline.bender.ctr@navy.mil and to RSVP for childcare contact Jane at families@thecentersd.org .
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 11 am, LGBT Creative Writers Group
Do you love to write but need a little inspiration to get going? Do you love to talk to others about your desire to be the next Hemingway? Then join 50 & Better Together’s LGBT Creative Writers Group every fourth Tuesday of the month at 11 am for another stop on our journey to become better writers. Bring a pen, paper and an open mind! No previous writing experience necessary. For more information, contact LaRue Fields at 619.692.2077 x 212 or seniors@thecentersd.org.
Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 pm, Guys, Games, Grub - Good Times!
Guys, Games & Grub has become a San Diego phenomenon! On the first Wednesday of every month, nearly 200 men of all ages (21+) gather at The Center for a night of games, pizza, drinks and socializing. Some of San Diego's most interesting men are here - come join them. For more information, contact Aaron Heier at aheier@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077 x211.
Sunburst Youth Housing
The Center’s Youth Housing Project provides safe and supportive housing for homeless youth, ages 18-24. The 23-unit facility is located in downtown San Diego, close to City College, public transportation, community health facilities and other essential resources. A major goal of YHP is to ensure that youth have easy access to needed services that will support them in maintaining stable housing. For more information, contact Beth Barnes at bbarnes@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077 x125 .
HIV Testing at The Center
HIV tests are available at The Center Monday/Wednesday, 9 am-2 pm, Tuesday/Thursday, 9 am-3:15 pm and Friday, 9 am-1:45 pm. For more information, call 619.692.2077 x101.
HIV Behavioral Health Services & Counseling (English & Spanish)
Counseling services for men and women living with HIV are available FREE at The Center. Whether you just need some quick help with a specific life challenge or need a little more time to build up your coping skills, services are available to individuals, couples, and families. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 619.692.2077 x208.
Community
Feb. 25, 9 am-3 pm, Citizenship Application Assistance
The San Diego Naturalization Collaborative is inviting everyone who is ready to become a citizen of the United States to one of their FREE Citizenship Workshops. At the workshop you will receive expert service from the best and most trusted legal providers in San Diego County. Join them on Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 am-3 pm at San Diego City College, 1313 Park Blvd., San Diego, 92101. For more information and for priority registration, visit WWW.YOUAREAMERICA.ORG or call 760.239.7959.
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
