The Center's Meeting and Event Calendar

Connecting Communications

davidbrianesch@gmail.com (David Esch) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:30 -0700

The group is for a period of 6 weeks (and future possible meetings can be discussed). With intention in supporting a practice group is to create more connection and cooperation. In hopes to transform our language and thinking of criticism, judgment, and wrongness. When we blame, shame, and guilt, others move away, disconnect, or they may even do what we want--but with a resentment that comes back to bite us.

We intend to have fun expressing empathic honesty in a safe, welcoming environment.

For More information or to sign up, please email group facilitator David Esch at davidbrianesch@gmail.com

HIV Couseling & Testing (Rapid Test)

jlopez@thecenteroc.org (Josie Lopez) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:00 -0700

Rapid HIV testing reults in 20 minutes! Certified staff Confidential / Anonymous drop in hours; Saturdays 10:00am to 4:00pm. If you have any questions please feel free to contact "Josie Lopez" @ 714-953-5428 ext. 208. A $5.00 donation is greatly appreciated.

Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays by Appointment ONLY!

Chicos Activos/ Active Boys

714.953.5428 x. 207 aviramontes@thecenteroc.org (Tony Viramontes) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 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 primero y tercer Sábado de cada Mes.

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 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.

An evening with Suzanne Westenhoefer

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:00 -0700

Women's Focus (Women's Community Group)

714-953-5428 x357 or womensfocusgroup@aol.com (Lindy or Cindy) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 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.

LifeTalk! Twentysomething Tuesdays (LGBTS, 18 - 29 years old)

aviramontes@thecenteroc.org (Tony Viramontes) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:30 -0700

This group is open to young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight (LGBTS) individuals within the age range of 18 - 29 years of age. However, due to group being an extension of Project LifeGuard! (men's program), the primary focus of group will be on young Gay/Bisexual/Curious male issues. Come meet new people, make friends and make this group your own!

Group begins at 7:30pm and are generally structured and topic-oriented with some time for casual hanging out afterwards. On the list of past and future topics are those such as the coming out process, meeting new people, dating, sex and other issues pertinent to Gay men. Volunteer Facilitators will normally lead the group.

Will meet upstairs in the Youth Room

For those of you interested in taking part or just checking out the group, please contact group Facilitator, Tony at the following email addresses:

aviramontes@thecenteroc.org

Or you can just leave a message for them with The Center OC receptionist at 714-953-5428.

Youth HIV Couseling & Testing (Rapid Test)

jlopez@thecenteroc.org (Josie Lopez) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:00 -0700

Rapid HIV Testing results in 20 minutes ages 12 thru 21. Certified staff Confidential / Anonymous drop in hours 2:00pm to 6:00pm if you have any questions please feel free to contact "Josie Lopez @ 714-953-5428 ext.208. A $5.00 donation is greatly appreciated

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays by Appointment ONLY!

Talk with Susan Wellborn, FNP regarding HIV & STIs

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:00 -0700

Rainbow Nite Youth Program

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:00 -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.

Time: 7pm to 8:30pm

Contact Youth Progam Facilitators Gabriel or Jorge at ext 206.

Women's Over 40 Group

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:00 -0700

This weekly therapy group will focus on the experiences, hopes, and issues for women over 40. $10 per session

Location:
The Center OC
1605 N. Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Time:
7pm to 8:30pm

Please call Mary Jo before attending.
(714) 953-5428 ext. 310

HIV Couseling & Testing (Rapid Test)

jlopez@thecenteroc.org (Josie Lopez) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:00 -0700

Rapid HIV testing results in 20 minutes! Certified staff Confidential/Anonymous drop in hours; Thursdays 3:00pm to 7:00pm if you have any questions please feel free to contact "Josie Lopez" @ 714-953-5428 ext. 208. A $5.00 donation is greatly appreciated.

Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays by Appointment ONLY!

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

aviramontes@thecenteroc.org (Tony Viramontes) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 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 109 or email him at aviramontes@thecenteroc.org .