Senior Services
50 and Better Together
50 and Better Together and Senior Services strive to create a safe space where those 50 years and "better" will have access to important resources and referrals regarding health care, social services, and community activities. For more information contact the Senior Services coordinator at 619.692.2077 x205 or seniors@thecentersd.org.
Want to find out more?
50 and Better Together Monthly Newsletter
Find out what's happening this month.
Read the Senior Needs Report
Executive Summary: San Diego's Trailblazing Generation
Full Report: San Diego's Trailblazing Generation
Interested in Volunteering? As our Senior Services program grows, we will need your help to keep it strong! What talents do you have? Can you plan events, teach a hands-on workshop, lead a movement class, give a lecture, facilitate a support or discussion group? Please contact our volunteer coordinator at 619.692.2077 x202 or volunteer@thecentersd.org to get started!Senior Groups
Group meeting times and days are subject to change. Please call ahead to make sure the group you're interested in is meeting. For more information on LGBT discussion groups, call 619.692.2077 x 205, or email seniors@thecentersd.org.
Monday
Caregivers & Grief Support Group; First and third Monday of each month, 5:30-6:45 pm
Yoga for Everyone; Mondays, 10-11:30 am
Tuesday
Canasta Group; Tuesdays, 1-4 pm
Fellowship of Older Gays (FOG) Men's Discussion Group; Tuesdays, 6:30–8 pm
Prostate Cancer Support Group Serving the Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Communities; Tuesdays, 6:30–8 pm
Creative Writers Group; Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11 am-1 pm
Classical Music Appreciation; Third Tuesday of every month, 2–4 pm
Wednesday
Lunch and Learn; Third Wednesday of the month 12 noon–1:30 pm
Art Group: Drawing and Painting; Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30 pm
Thursday
Gentle Yoga; Thursdays, 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Friday
Lesbians Face to Face (formerly SOL) Discussion Group; Fridays, 7–9 pm
Fellowship of Older Gays (FOG) Men's Movie Night; First Friday of the month, 7 pm
Saturday
Fellowship of Older Gays (FOG) Men's Coffee Social; Saturdays, 10 am at Panera Bread in Hillcrest
Dine Out
Once per month, times and days vary. Email or call for more information.
Senior Resource Fair
This annual event is held in May and is comprised of LGBT community service providers, senior resource information, workshops and much more!
The San Diego LGBT Community Center’s services for community members 50 and Better serve more than 400 San Diego LGBT seniors annually with educational and recreational activities that include yoga, support and discussion groups, music, art and writing groups, as well as special events and workshops. For more information, email seniors@thecentersd.org or call the Senior Services coordinator at 619.692.2077 x205.
Resources
Center Seniors Yahoo Group
Join this email group and keep in touch with new activities, resources and events happening in Senior Services. Click this link to join! centerseniors-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Do you or anyone you know need resources for housing, food, home-delivered meals, home visitors, in-home help, transportation, counseling, legal services, tax prep. and health? There is a lot of help for you!
ElderHelp of San Diego: ElderHelp provides case management and referrals to health and social services for LGBT seniors; assists with volunteer recruitment and training; provides space for free legal counseling; and develops and conducts health provider educational trainings and seminars. For more information contact Renee Nashtut at 619.284.9281 x15, or rnashtut@elderhelpofsandiego.org. ElderHelp can also help you find help with your tax preparation.
Family Health Centers of San Diego: FHCSD implements an HIV/AIDS social marketing campaign targeted towards LGBT seniors to increase awareness of STD risk factors and safer sex practices, and to encourage STD testing. For more information contact Bob Lewis at 619.515.2586 or robertl@fhcsd.org
Elder Law and Advocacy: Elder Law & Advocacy provides free legal assistance and counseling for LGBT seniors at several locations. For more information contact Bob Martin at 858.565.1392 or bmartin@seniorlaw-sd.org.
