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Women's Discussion Group
An open discussion group for LBT women to talk about a variety of subjects, including relationships, school, work, family, friends, and any other topics of interest.
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Mondays
7:15-8:45pm |
Centre St.
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212
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Women's Coming Out Group
A group to support women who are straight, gay, bi, trans or questioning in coming out and being out. |
Wednesdays
7:15-8:45pm |
Centre St.
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212
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Grupo de apoyo para Lesbianas/Bisexuales (Espanol) |
Tuesday 6-8:00pm |
The Center: Latino/a Services
Centre St.
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Women's Book Club Discussion Group
A book club for LBT women. Always open for new members. |
1st Wednesdays
7-8:30pm |
Centre St.
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212 |
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Slightly Older Lesbians (SOL)
SOL (Slightly Older Lesbians) meets every Friday at 7:30pm at the Center. This group continues to build a vibrant community of Slightly Older Lesbians with varied topics of discussion, creative arts and social gatherings. |
Fridays
7:30 |
Centre St.
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212
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Men's Groups |
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Day & Time
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Location & Contact Info |

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Men's Discussion |
Monday
7:15-8:45pm |
Centre St.
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212
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Men's Coming Out
A group to support men who are straight, gay, bi, trans or questioning in coming out and being out.
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Thursday
7:15-8:45pm |
Centre St.
Contact Arthur, Co-Facilitator at 619-247-1893 or email outmen@thecentersd.org
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FTM/SO Discussion Group
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2nd and 4th Wednesdays
7-9pm |
Centre St.
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| Transgender Groups |
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Day & Time
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Location & Contact Info |
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FTMI (Female-to-Male International) San Diego Padraig Hall Chapter
Support group for Female to Male transexuals, those born female at birth, but identify as male now or are questioning their assigned birth gender, and for those who love and support us. |
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
7-9pm |
Centre St.
For more information contact Connor Maddocks at cmaddocks@thecentersd.org or (619) 692-2077, ext. 109.
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EAGER @ HYC
A discussion and support group for transgender and trans-questioning youth ages 14-20. This discussion group often uses media clips, movies, and art projects to facilitate discussion about issues facing the transgender youth community. This group meets Friday evenings from 8-9 pm at the HYC.
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Fridays
8-9pm |
Hillcrest Youth Center |
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EAGER II @ The Center
A discussion and support group for transgender and trans-questioning folks ages 18 and up. This discussion group often uses media clips, movies, and art projects to facilitate discussion about issues facing the transgender community.
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Saturdays
5:30-7pm |
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Grupo de apoyo "Transgenero 2000"
Este grupo se lleba acabo de 5:30 pm a 8:00 pm, es un grupo abierto a familias, amigos y personas que quieran comprender y dar apoyo a trangeneros, en este grupo se dan diferentes temas educativos y tambien las chicas comparten sus experiencias de la vida. El grupo se fundo en abril del año 2000. |
Friday/Viernes-5:30-8pm |
The Center: Latino/a Services
Centre Street
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Transgender Coming Out Group
San Diego’s Transgender Coming Out Group meets every Monday evening from 7-8:30pm at The Center in Hillcrest. Our group supports transgender people in all stages of exploring one's gender identity.
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Mondays 7-8:30PM |
Centre St.
For more information contact Connor Maddocks at cmaddocks@thecentersd.org or (619) 692-2077, ext. 109.
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Day & Time
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Common Ground @ HYC
HYC's most popular group, Common Ground, is a discussion group that is about everyday life. Open to all LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 14-20.
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Wednesdays
7-8pm |
Hillcrest Youth Center
Call for more info:
619.497.2920 ext 101 |
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Women's Group
A discussion group for female youth 14-20 years old who want to chat with other young women about relationships, school, work, family, friends, and any other topics of interest.
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Wednesdays
7-8pm |
Hillcrest Youth Center
Call for more info:
619.497.2920 ext 101 |
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Men's Group
A discussion group for male youth 14-20 years old covering relationships, school, work, friends, family and any other topics of interest. Please join us at the HYC on Fridays from 7-8 pm.
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Fridays
7-8pm |
Hillcrest Youth Center
Call for more info:
619.497.2920 ext 101 |
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| Senior Groups |
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Day Time |
Location & Contact Info |

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Art Group
Would you like to learn basic figure drawing and painting? Would you like to try your hand at a portrait, abstract or still-life? Join others 50 and Better in this multimedia art group and use pencil, pastel, watercolor and more to express yourself! No previous art experience necessary. Group is free. Some basic materials may need to be purchased. Meets Wednesdays at 1:30 pm in Group Room 2 at The Center. We take a one week break after every 8 weeks, so call first at (619) 692-2077 or check the Community Calendar on the website.
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Wednesdays
1:30 pm |
Centre St.
Group Room 2
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212 |
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Dine Out Group
Once a month, usually on the last Tuesday of the month, a group dines out in local restaurants. Lunches at noon from September to April and dinners at 5:30 pm from May to August. Call the Senior Services Coordinator at 692-2077 X205 to RSVP or check the Community Calendar on the Center website for more information.
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Varies |
Local Restaurants
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212 |
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F.O.G. (Fellowship of Older Gays)
Is a social organization for older gay men in San Diego. Members meet for a coffee social every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 10 am at The Open Air Café, 1816 Howard Avenue.
The discussion group meets every Tuesday 6:30 to 8 pm at The Center.
FOG Movie Night is the first Friday of the month at 7 pm in the Community Resource Room at The Center.
For more information, email fogsandiego@hotmail.com.
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Gentle Yoga
The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) present Gentle Yoga. Classes are free, taught by a certified instructor. Also open to those under 50. Meets every Thursday at 2:45 pm.
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Thursdays
2:45 pm |
Centre St.
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212 |
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Lunch and Learn
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12-1:30 pm in The Community Resource Room of The Center. Various topics are discussed. Lunch is served and there is no fee.
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3rd Wednesdays
12 pm - 1:30 pm |
Centre St.
Community Resource Room
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212 |
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Reading Group Book Club
Meets 1st Friday of the month from 1-3 pm in Group Room 3. For information about book title for each month’s meeting, contact David VanGilder at (619) 692-2077 X205 or email aschwartz@thecentersd.org.
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1st Fridays
2 pm - 4 pm |
Centre St.
Group Room 3
Call for more info (619) 692-2077 ext. 212 |