The Center's Meeting and Event Calendar

HIV Counseling & Testing (Rapid Test)

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30 -0700

Rapid HIV Testing with results in 20 minutes Anonymous or Confidential . Thursdays
1:30pm to 7:00pm. This is a donation based service, all are welcome. However, we do ask for your contributions to offset testing costs.

Thank you!

After-School Youth Drop-In

laura.kanter@thecenteroc.org (Laura Kanter) — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00 -0700

Center Orientation Squared (CO²):

Monday - Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Our new after-school drop-in program, CO², is open to youth ages 13-19 who need a safe place to hang out after school.

Facilitated workshops will support youth in identifying and utilizing their strengths, talents and interests in a hate-free zone.
Youth can use the computers in the David Bohnett Cyber Center for doing homework, job searches, and staying connected with friends.
Drop-in counseling is also available through The Center OC's Mental Health Department. Counseling sessions are free.

Contact Laura Kanter for more information at 714-953-5428, ext. 206, or at laura.kanter@thecenteroc.org.

Third Thursday: Women's Networking Mixer!

darby.restorick@thecenteroc.org OR (714) 953-5428, Ext. 119 (Darby Restorick) — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00 -0700

All women are invited to come to The Center OC every Third Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a free monthly networking mixer for women.

Enjoy an hour of laughter, mingling and conversation with like-minded women from all over the county. Wine and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

For more information, please contact Darby Restorick @ (714) 953-5428.

Survivor Support Group for Men

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00 -0700

LifeTalk! General Men's Group (25+ years old)

aviramontes@thecenteroc.org (Tony Viramontes) — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:30 -0700

This group is open to Gay/Bisexual/Curious men from the ages of 25 years old on upward. This is a topic-centered group catering to the needs of men in this demographic. Meeting new people and making lasting friendships is just one of the goals of this group, for we regularly incorporate educational workshops and social events throughout the year.

Come be a part of something bigger than yourself and contribute back to the community and further your self-development in the process!

For more details, please contact Men's Program Coordinator at 714-953-5428 ext 207 or email him at aviramontes@thecenteroc.org

Being Me

beingme_oc@yahoo.com (Cheryl Miller) — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30 -0700

BeingME is an Orange County based peer support group for MTFs and other male-born persons who are exploring their gender identity. This community member facilitated group provides social and emotional support as well as guidance on issues that are of concern to members of the transgender community and those who care about them. BeingME meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at The Center OC.

Rainbow Days Youth Program

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00 -0700

This group is for youth ages 14 - 20 years of age. Come and make new friends, talk about issues, dance, learn leadership skills, or just hang out. Make this group your own! Open to Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Curious youth and allies.

Time: 10am to 2pm

Contact Laura Kanter, MSW Youth Program Director at ext 206.

Chicos Activos/ Active Boys

714.953.5428 x. 207 aviramontes@thecenteroc.org (Tony Viramontes) — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:00 -0700

Grupo de apoyo para Hombres Latinos Gay/Bisexuales/Indecisos. Tendremos grupos informatívos, paneles, peliculas y socializaremos para conocernos y saber quienes somos ante nuestra comunidad Latina. Nos reuniremos cada Sábado.

Spanish support group for Latino Gay/Bisexual/Curious males. We will have informative groups, panels, movies and social functions in order to get to know each other and realize who we are in our Latino community. We meet every Saturday.

De Colores

decoloresoc@gmail.com (Javier Saucedo) — Sun, 20 May 2012 11:00 -0700

Mission: DeColores Queer Orange County creates opportunities for social engagements, community visibility and political activism by organizing cultural events, support groups, civic actions and an annual conference.

Vision: The vision of DeColores Queer Orange County is to create empowering social, supportive and political spaces for Queer Latin@s in Orange County.

Meetings are inclusive and allies are welcomed.

For more information please contact Javier Saucedo at decoloresoc@gmail.com

After-School Youth Drop-In

laura.kanter@thecenteroc.org (Laura Kanter) — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:00 -0700

Center Orientation Squared (CO²): Monday - Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Our new after-school drop-in program, CO², is open to youth ages 13-19 who need a safe place to hang out after school.

Facilitated workshops will support youth in identifying and utilizing their strengths, talents and interests in a hate-free zone.
Youth can use the computers in the David Bohnett Cyber Center for doing homework, job searches, and staying connected with friends.
Drop-in counseling is also available through The Center OC's Mental Health Department. Counseling sessions are free.

Craft Space: Mondays from 4:30 p.m to 6 p.m.

Contact Laura Kanter for more information at 714-953-5428, ext. 206, or at laura.kanter@thecenteroc.org.

Youth Coming Out Group

714.953.5428. Traci @ ext 320 (Traci) — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:00 -0700

Women's Focus (Women's Community Group)

714-953-5428 x357 or womensfocusgroup@aol.com (Lindy or Cindy) — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:30 -0700

Women's Focus is a peer-facilitated group of lesbian and bisexual women, which is open to all women. The group meets every Monday night at The Center OC downstairs conference room. Topics are set in advance and a different volunteer facilitates each week. This is a safe place to meet and interact with women who have common interests.