The Women's Discussion group provides a safe social and educational space for new or isolated community members to begin to experience decreased isolation, an increased sense of belonging, and an opportunity to share their struggles and victories. All community members are welcome!
Free HIV Testing and counseling
More: Free, confidential HIV/AIDS Testing Times:
Monday 10am-3pm last test taken at 2:45pm
Tuesday 9am-3pm last test taken at 2:45pm
Wednesday 12-8:30pm last test taken at 8:15 - Early Detection Test
Thursday 9am-3pm last test taken at 2:45pm
Friday 10:30p-3pm last test taken at 2:45
Testing is on a first-come first-serve basis. Please arrive early. Availability of testing and results is subject to capacity.
Rapid testing is available.
The David Bohnett Cyber Center is a 10-terminal computer lab adjacent to the Front Desk at The Center on Centre Street. The Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC) also houses a sister computer lab available for youth ages 14-20. New computers at HYC have been generously donated by the Waitt Family Foundation and the David Bohnett Foundation. Both labs provide free classes, mentoring, Internet access and use of the Microsoft Office Suite. Please call to verify hours of operation, there are times when the Cyber Center may be closed.
This test is done by a mouth swab, which means no needles or blood draw. Results returned in one week. You receive a $5 dollar gift certificate to Ralph's or McDonalds when you pick up your results. Located at The Hillcrest Youth Center every Friday night from 6-8pm with Bailey.
E.A.G.E.R. (Expectation Around Gender Expression & Roles) is 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 7-8 pm at the Hillcrest Youth Center.
A discussion and support group for youth who have just come out, are thinking about coming out or are questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. This group also offers support for the everyday process of being-out. The group meets every Tuesday at The Hillcrest Youth Center from 7-8pm,
Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to anyone who thinks they may have a problem with alcohol. We discuss the AA program of recovery and the 12 steps. Meets every Friday at The Center at 8pm.
No writing experience necessary. Join Fergal and the guys for a fun, creative workshop! Sponsored by Positive Action. Please call coordinator to sign up. Where: the Main Center every Friday from 11am-2pm.
A discussion group for young men who are looking for a supportive and social male-centered space. Open discussion group, covering all topics of life. Friday nights from 7-8 at the Hillcrest Youth Center.
GLBT Masters Swim Team Workout
MWF City Heights Pool (4083 Landis) 7:00 - 8:15 PM
T Th La Mesa Municipal Pool (5100 Memorial Dr) 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Sun East County YMCA, 10123 Hoffman Ln, Santee 9:30 - 11:00 AM
GLBT Masters Swim Team Workout
MWF City Heights Pool (4083 Landis) 7:00 - 8:15 PM
T Th La Mesa Municipal Pool (5100 Memorial Dr) 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Sun East County YMCA, 10123 Hoffman Ln, Santee 9:30 - 11:00 AM
GLBT Masters Swim Team Workout
MWF City Heights Pool (4083 Landis) 7:00 - 8:15 PM
T Th La Mesa Municipal Pool (5100 Memorial Dr) 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Sun East County YMCA, 10123 Hoffman Ln, Santee 9:30 - 11:00 AM
The Men's Discussion group provides a safe social and educational space for new or isolated community members to begin to experience decreased isolation, an increased sense of belonging, and an opportunity to share their struggles and victories. All community members welcome!
Free or low-cost medical care and advice every Monday night from 6-9pm for ages 14-24, HYC Discussion Group from 6-7pm, confidential & LGBT friendly w/free pizza!!! The location is 120 Elm St., corner of 1st and Elm, on the bottom floor of the San Diego Rescue Mission. To reach the San Diego Rescue Mission, call 619-235-4211.
The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is a program coordinated by and for LGBTQ identified youth and is designed to give them the resources and connections to become active participants in the San Diego LGBTQ community and foster a sense of community service and activism in the present and in the future. Meetings take place at the Hillcrest Youth Center.
Our groups supports women in all stages of the self-discovery and coming out process, whether straight, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning their identity. These groups help in forming new friendships, overcoming feelings of fear/isolation, learning about all aspects of being gay, bisexual or transgender, and discovering new resources, publications and groups for all types of support and assistance.
Come on down and hang at the Hillcrest Youth Center on a Saturday night to catch a flick and have snacks. Each week we watch a different great movie!
An open discussion group for female and female-identified youth between 14-20, focusing on all things related to women and empowerment. Strong emphasis on arts and crafts used as a discussion tool.
Our group supports men in all stages of the self-discovery and coming out process, whether straight, gay, bisexual, transgender, or those questioning their identity. These groups help in forming new friendships, overcoming feelings of fear/isolation, learning about all aspects of being gay, bisexual or transgender, and discovering new resources, publications and groups for all types of support and assistance.
A group for meth users with less than one year of sobriety. HIV-positive individuals who have used meth are also encouraged to attend. The group will be facilitated by Dr. Michael Majeski. Donations will be accepted. An intake appointment is required prior to attendance.
Grupo de apoyo para mujeres Lesbianas y Bisexuales
Get rid of those midweek cobwebs by getting out on the trail for a while. Actual rides will vary but may include Penasquitos, San Clemente Canyon or Mission Trails. Bring your light...it can get dark! The ride will last a couple of hours. Start time: 5:30pm. Call Bill 1-2 days ahead of time to get the ride and start point info.
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. Front runners meets every Monday and/or Wednesday at 6pm in Balboa Park at the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree.
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. It meets every Monday and/or Wednesday at 6pm in Balboa Park at the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree.
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. Front Runners meets every Monday and/or Wednesday at the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree in Balboa Park at 6pm or every Saturday at 8am.
A group that offers support and education for men living with HIV/Aids. This group meets every Wednesday at 6:30-8:00 pm at The Center's Behavioral Health Services Building, 2313 El Cajon Blvd. (Zip code 92104 for mapping.) The group is facilitated by Marilee Wasell, Ph.D.
Thank You For Your Support!
Join us for this fun and relaxed art group. We get together and work on the daily project or work on our own. Artist Sabato Fiorello will lead the way as we explore different mediums. Allow 2 hours. Bring basic pencils, paper and inexpensive watercolor paints/brush. Try it and then consider buying other supplies. Held at the Center at 3909 Center Street.
A group to support gay and bisexual men facing the challenges of sex, life and love. Meets every Monday from 7-8:30pm at The Center's Behavioral Health Services Building.
Initial appointment required prior to attendance. For information, please contact Michelle Morrison of The Center's Health Services at (619) 260-6380, ext 105 or mmorrison@thecentersd.org.
The Center and Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach (SAYCO) present Gentle Yoga for Seniors. SAYCO's mission is to improve the health and overall well-being of all seniors, regardless of age, physical ability or financial status. Classes are free and all are welcome. Every Thursday at The Center.
The San Diego Bulldogs offer you a way to learn freestyle wrestling in a fun, safe and challenging way! Beginners and all skill levels are welcome! Meets 4-6pm every Sunday at The Center.
Join instructor Walter Jackson every Saturday from 10am-11am for this free class. Tai Chi Chuan originated in the 14th century as a self-defense art and has become widely recognized as a form of moving Yoga which imparts many health benefits. The self defense art itself has its origin in the ancient Yoga exercise set, The Muscle Change Classic, which dates back to the 4th century. Join us for an advanced class at 11am.
Join us every Monday at 6pm in the upstairs meeting room at the center with Kirin! Kundalini Yoga is an ancient science which combines postures, movements, breath, stretching, relaxation, meditation, rhythm and sound current to work on every aspect of your being: the physical, mental and subtle bodies. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat or pillow if you have sensitive joints. No previous experience in yoga or related discipline is required. You will experience immediate benefits from the very first class! FREE!! Hosted by the Women's Resource Center at The Center.
Fellowship of Older Gays men's discussion group meets every Tuesday at 6:30 PM.
Join the MCC for one of two services at 9am and 11am every Sunday at The Center. Services include Worship Celebration w/choir & special music. ASL interpreted. Simultaneous Spanish translation available.
Join this GLBT Alcoholics Anonymous group, Miracle Literature, every Tuesday from 7-8 pm at The Center.
Wednesday/Miércoles, 6:30-9pm: Grupo de apoyo "Las Manzanitas", para personal LGBT impactadas por el VIH?SIDA.(Español) Facilitadotes: Roger Sanchez y Tito Ramirez
Thursday/Jueves– 6-8pm: Grupo de apoyo "Accion Positiva" para hombres gay
(Español) Facilitador: Ricardo Gallego (Cerrado)
Seniors active in a Gay Environment (S.AG.E) Weekly Bridge Game meets every Monday at The S.A.G.E Center, 3138 5th Avenue.
Seniors in a Gay Environment (S.A.G.E) meets weekly for a Pinochle Game every Wednesday at 6pm at the S.A.G.E. Center (3138 5th Ave.)
The Center offers a support group for lesbian and bisexual women who have had, or currently have, any form of Cancer. Women at all stages of treatment are welcome.
**Please note that this group meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5:30-7pm, at The Center's Behavioral Health Services' location, 2313 El Cajon Blvd (Zip Code 92104 for mapping).
Thank You For Your Support!
Join this group of book worms at the community resource room on the 1st Wednesday, of every month at 7 pm. There is great variety in the books chosen. Books are selected each month by popular vote. The group also loves getting together for related activities such as movies, dinner, etc. For more information, email LadiesLaughterLiterature@yahoo.com or subscribe to
LadiesLaughterLiterature-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Join Instructor Chance for this great yoga class every Tuesday 10 am at The Center. This class is FREE and open to all.
E.A.G.E.R. II (Expectation Around Gender Expression & Roles) is a discussion and support group for transgender and trans-questioning adults ages 18+. This discussion group often uses media clips, movies, and art projects to facilitate discussion about issues facing the transgender youth community. This group meets Saturday evenings from 5:30pm-6:30pm pm at The Center.
The San Diego Bulldogs offer you a way to learn freestyle wrestling in a fun, safe and challenging way! Beginners and all skill levels are welcome! Meets 7-9pm every Thursday at The Center.
The San Diego Women’s Chorus is a non-audition community-based chorus open to women of all sexual orientations, ages, ethnicities, and skill levels. Reading music is a plus, not a requirement. The members of SDWC are people with a strong sense of social conscience who work to entertain and educate the LGBT community and the San Diego community at large. The music of SDWC speaks to issues as diverse as human rights, love, world peace, religious freedom, environmental harmony, inclusion and cultural diversity. SDWC supports and affirms the music of women, and Lesbian and Gay composers and arrangers. Meets every week at the University Christian Church (3900 Cleveland Ave)
Monthly potlucks and social gatherings for men who are vegetarian or who are interersted in a vegetarian lifestyle.
Soyboys is a new social group for gay and gay-friendly guys who are vegetarian or interested in a vegetarian lifestyle. We meet at least once a month for potlucks, outings to vegetarian (friendly) restaurants and other social events. Please contact Michael for more information.
Classes specifically address strengthening the immune system of HIV+ individuals. Makes immune system stronger,brings joy into life, increases mental and physical strength, teaches living in the moment, brings self-discipline and allows knowledge of the self. Instructor is Himanshu (Hari) Kapoor, he has been teaching yoga for 13 years in hospitals, Drug and Alcohol Rehab and Prison projects. He wishes to extend this knowledge as a means of achieving physical , mental and spirtiutal well-being and self-realization.
There is no charge to participants.
The Cygnets Water Polo team welcomes new members of al skill levels. They practice at the Helix Charter High School, located at 7323 University Ave in La Mesa, on Tuesdays from 7:15 to 9:00 pm. The first practice is free. For more information , visit www.cygnetspolo.com
Transgnero 2000
Suppport group for the Latino/a Transgender community and is open to all LGBT community members. The meetings are primarily in Spanish. Un grupo abierto a familias, amigos, y personas que quieren comprender y apoyar a transgeneros. For more info visit http://www.thecentersd.org/latinoservices.php
***MEETS IN BALBOA PARK in the Playground near 6th & Spruce. Always FREE. Everyone welcome regardless of physical condition.
class meets at SHOOTERZ bar at 3815 30th street in northpark
for more info, go to: http://kpdancehouse.com
For over 40 years, Weight Watchers has helped millions of people around the world to lose weight!
BINGO IS BACK!!
Join us in the Center’s auditorium every Tuesday night for BINGO and help us raise funds for The Center’s programs and services!!
It costs only $10 to play a 10 game pack. Plus, you can increase your chances of winning by purchasing additional game packs for only $5 each! We also feature special games like "U-Pick-Em" and "Double Action"! We give away $800 in pay outs every week!! YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO PLAY.
What's more, six lucky guests will win non-cash prizes just for walking in the door...everything from Starbucks cards to donated gift certificates to local restaurants! Our early bird game begins at 6:50pm and our regular games run from 7:00pm- 9:00pm.
Need a place to chill when HYC is closed? Want to watch movies with LGBT Themes? Have great discussions with friends? Come to Storefront. Every Monday we hold a social group for LGBT Youth. There is free food. Free fun. Free transportation if you need it.
Interested???
Call 619-889-7184
The Toddler Group will meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month 10:00 – noon at Lyrics Daycare in South Park. Address: 1787 Pantuckett Phone # 619-501-2575 www.lyricsdaycare.com This is a Family Matters member home daycare so infants through toddlers are welcome (as well as their older siblings).
For additional information contact Cindi at (619) 840-3050 or cyncam5@yahoo.com.
Pepper Grove Park/Balboa Park on Park Blvd
Join us for lots of fun playing outdoors! This group is more designed for the "Big" Kids ages 6 - 12, but siblings & friends are always welcomed! For more info call or email Jaime at 619-379-7643 or jaimehernandes@cox.net
This new group for HIV+ men meets every Friday from 6:00 to 7:30pm at the main Center. It is a support and discussion group led by two trained facilitators. Members of the group who are interested are welcome to join other members in going out socially afterwards in Hillcrest. Group Room 3.
Fellowship of Older Gays (FOG) meets every Saturday at 10:00a.m. at the Open Air Cafe, 1816 Howard Ave., San Diego for coffee and socializing. FOG is a social activity group for older gay men. Visitors are always welcome.
A play group for parents/caregivers with babies ages 0-24 months takes place every Friday from 9:30-11am at The Center, 3909 Centre St. The group is led by Marc Matys and Dr. Heather Berberet, and no RSVP is required.
NEW CLASS: Starts September 5, 12, and 19 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm!
Front Runners North County
More detailed information on http://www.northcountypridesd.org, select "Groups and Events", then "Front Runners North County"
A fitness & social group for GLBT and friends and families to walk and run on the beach in Carlsbad. We meet each Saturday morning at 9am in MaGee Park in Carlsbad, California. After that, we meet in a cafe with tea and coffee for chatting nice. Tell your friends about this nice group. Oh, so you know, it's FREE!!
We dance on Tuesday nights in Pilgrim Hall at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut St, on the northeast corner of Chestnut and Monroe, in Carlsbad, California. From the 78, exit El Camino, go south to Chestnut and turn right, down to Monroe. Church is on the near right corner. Small parking off Chestnut, and more parking around the corner.
We are a small club so occasionally we skip an evening if we don't have enough dancers. If you are not sure whether we are dancing, please call us or email us:
FYI: The closest other gay SD clubs are Finest City Squares in San Diego, Golden State Squares in Santa Ana, and Boots in Squares in Palm Springs. There are about twelve gay square dance clubs in southern California, and about 85 in the U.S., Canada, and other countries.
Most clubs are member-run, but OS is so small that I have not been able to turn the club over to the members, so thus far it is caller-run, with as much input as I can get from the members.
6:30 – 7:00pm -Intro to C-W Two-Step
7:00 – 8:00pm - Dance Class: Two-Step, Waltz, Shadow, and Shuffle.
8:15 – 8:30pm - Open Dancing, review previous lesson segments, or line dance lesson, based on student input.
Beginners encouraged to attend. No partner necessary, just bring your sweet self, a willingness to learn and HAVE FUN in a community of dancers embracing the values of inclusiveness, respect, and good ol’ country kindness and hospitality! Lee from Kicker's will teach a combination of Two-Step, Waltz, Shadow, and Shuffle. Rock-Step offers the LBGT community, as well as their families and friends, an environment that allows everyone-regardless of skill level, to experience the pure joy of dancing. We guarantee you won't feel like an "outsider" when you join us-even if that's only now and then. Wear comfortable clothes and leather or leather-like soles. No RSVP required. $3 donation requested. For more information contact Carolyn at Rock-Step@Rock-Step.org, or visit website at Rock-Step.org.
"Guys, Games & Grub" is a fun, free, social activity for Gay, Bisexual and Transgender men. We meet in the auditorium of The Center to play a wide variety of board games and card games. Beer, sodas, and pizza are served. It you are looking for something new to do and want to make some new friends, please join us! We have an even mix of men representing all age groups, so the answer is yes: there will be other guys your age at Game Night. (Because we serve alcohol, this event is 21+) Our goal is to provide a fun, casual, social environment for men to relax and make new friends. Please join us!
Urban Mos/Kickers Country Western Dance Instruction 7:00 to 8:30 Free of charge. 308 University Ave. SD
Urban Mos/Kickers Country Western Dance Instruction 7:00 to 8:30 Free of charge. 308 University Ave @ Third Ave.
2820 Lytton Street @ Rosecrans in San Diego
Support group for all GLBTQ parents. Meets every Thursday at the Center from 6:30 to 7:30 and then stay and socialize from 7:30 - 8:30.
Self-Help Support Group for Parents/Guardians
A support group designed by parents/guardians for parents/guardians will meet weekly on Thursdays at The Center beginning March 6, 2008. The group is lead by volunteers, not mental health professionals, and is free to all LGBTQ adults 18 years of age or older. This is not a therapy group.
Whether you want to meet other parents in the area and make friends, you’re in the process of coming out or you came out long ago, the kids are driving you crazy or you just need an ear to listen, then this group is for you!
For additional information contact Jane Schmoll at (619) 692-2077, ext. 121, or via email at jschmoll@thecentersd.org.
Morning Coffee
Every Wednesday & Saturday at Filter
Filter A great way to catch up on the local news and gossip, make new friends, connect with old, and jump-start your day.
TIME: 10 AM.
LOCATION: Filter coffee house, 4096 30th St. (at 30th and Polk Streets)
COST:
