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	November 8, 2010

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News of Note The Value of Volunteering In October, 151 dedicated Center volunteers donated 1442 hours of their time in support of our community programs for a total value of $31, 683. Our volunteers help make it possible for us to serve more than 46,000 people each year. Thank you! Spotlight Events Healthy Transgender Transitions, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 6 pm In this workshop, Dr. Davey Smith will discuss the importance of qualified medical supervision when undergoing hormone therapy, and how to deal with issues related to transitioning in a positive and productive way. The transgender community, their families and friends are all invited to join us on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6-8 pm in The Center's auditorium at 3909 Centre St. Dinner will be provided and Spanish translation is available upon request. RSVP to Carolina Ramos at (619) 692-2077, ext. 116, or Tita Viveros at (619) 675-5688. Red Hot Fall Women's Dance, Nov. 13, 6 pm Kick off the holiday season with "Red Hot Fall," The Center's quarterly dance for women! "Red Hot Fall" will take place on Saturday, Nov. 13, 6-9pm in The Center's auditorium (3909 Centre St., San Diego 92103). DJ Laura Jane will be in the house spinning all your favorite dance hits and party tracks. Enjoy dancing, mingling, snacks, giveaways and a no-host bar for only $5 per person. Women 21 and over are welcome. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz at (619) 692-2077, ext. 212, or women@thecentersd.org. Free Emergency Preparedness Workshop, Sunday, Nov. 14, 1 pm Are you ready for when disaster strikes? Join Family Matters and 50 & Better Together at The Center for an informative and practical workshop on emergency preparedness; at home, work or in your car. Do you have the necessary items to survive a major earthquake? Do you even know what they are? Come learn what you really need to know. The American Red Cross will provide you with the needed information. Giveaways will include tote bags and emergency radios. For more information, contact Jane Schmoll at (619) 692-2077, ext. 121, or email families@thecentersd.org. Lunch & Learn: Medicare Changes, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 11:30 am Fifty & Better Together presents a monthly Lunch & Learn presentation focused on Medicare changes and options. Join Patricia A. DeLeo and Silvana Poletti for the ABC's of Medicare (who, what, where, how and why), including info on all the latest changes in coverage. A light lunch will be served for those who RSVP. To RSVP, contact Abby Schwartz at (619) 692-2077, ext. 212, or seniors@thecentersd.org. Hillcrest Youth Center Potluck, Friday, Nov. 19, 6:30 pm Celebrate Thanksgiving early at the Hillcrest Youth Center! LGBT youth and allies, ages 14-18, are invited to join us at 6:30 pm on Friday, Nov. 9 as we stuff ourselves senseless. For more information, contact Leanna Corpus at (619) 497-2920, ext. 101, or lcorpus@thecentersd.org.		Support your community with a donation today!   Program Events: Youth, Seniors, Families, Men, Women, HIV Community and More   HIV Behavioral Health Services & Counseling (English & Spanish)    HIV Testing at The Center   Grieving During the Holidays, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 5 pm   Senior Financial Drop-In, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1 pm   Transgender Day of Remembrance, Saturday, Nov. 20, 6 pm   Yoga for Everyone, Mondays, 10 am   LGBT Caregivers & Grief Support Group, First and Third Monday each month, 5:30 pm   Community Dr. A. Brad Truax Award Nominations Due by Nov. 9   Let's Talk Education, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 pm   Something to Cheer For, Thursday, Nov. 18, 7 pm   Tree of Life Ceremony, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 6 pm   Click on any story to see all of the latest news     A Fabulous Menu of Opportunities for Fall! This Fall season The Center has something for everyone! No matter what strikes your passion and heart most deeply, there are a menu of giving opportunities to help support the 46,000 service visits for LGBT San Diegans that we provide every year! Care about LGBT youth? Make a donation to support the Hillcrest Youth Center or the Youth Housing Project. Go here and select one of the youth services. Care about LGBT seniors?  Go here and select senior services. Every dollar you can give helps to support the services, projects and programs that make a difference for so many   in the LGBT San Diego community. You don't have to give thousands to make a difference in lives, give what you can and together we can all keep making a difference! Thank you so much for your generosity and for all you do!   Wednesday, Dec. 1 – World AIDS Day Thursday, April 28 – Dining Out for Life 2011 Know someone who is right for the job? Current opportunities include:   Biligual Staff Counselor – Licensed or Unlicensed   Visit us online for more details about our current openings.
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