Seniors at The Center tag:www.thedccenter.org,2009-10-30:/blog//1 2013-05-23T21:09:15Z Movable Type 4.32-en Mayor's Age-Friendly City Senior Symposium tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3187 2013-04-29T17:54:34Z 2013-04-29T18:00:04Z Mayor Vincent C. Gray is committed to making the District of Columbia an Age-Friendly City with an inclusive and accessible urban environment that encourages active and healthy living. Join us to discuss and offer your input on a variety of relevant topics that will help make the District of Columbia a more age-friendly city. Seniors, family members, caregivers, providers, advocates, and community stakeholders are invited to attend this symposium. Friday, May 10, 2013 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert Street ,NW Washington, DC 20008 Symposium Schedule At-A-Glance: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Check-in and Continental Breakfast 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Opening Plenary 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Connecting Seniors to Technology Center 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Exhibitor and Health Screening Area 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Concurrent Age-Friendly City Workshops I 2:45pm - 4:30 pm Concurrent Age-Friendly City Workshops II Click here for more information and registration link. Front Desk Office of Aging.jpg
Mayor Vincent C. Gray is committed to making the District of Columbia an Age-Friendly City with an inclusive and accessible urban environment that encourages active and healthy living. Join us to discuss and offer your input on a variety of relevant topics that will help make the District of Columbia a more age-friendly city.

Seniors, family members, caregivers, providers, advocates, and community stakeholders are invited to attend this symposium.

Friday, May 10, 2013
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street ,NW
Washington, DC 20008

Symposium Schedule At-A-Glance:
8:00 am - 9:00 am Check-in and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm Opening Plenary
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Connecting Seniors to Technology Center
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Exhibitor and Health Screening Area
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Concurrent Age-Friendly City Workshops I
2:45pm - 4:30 pm Concurrent Age-Friendly City Workshops II

Click here for more information and registration link.

]]> SAGE Releases New Report on Health Disparities and LGBT Elders of Color tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3166 2013-04-17T19:23:35Z 2013-04-17T19:30:51Z SAGE is proud to announce the release of Health Equity and LGBT Elders of Color, a new report that examines health disparities faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults, and offers policy solutions in 10 areas to address these challenges. The report's release coincides with National Minority Health Month to highlight the need to address the health of LGBT people and people of color of all ages. LGBT elders of color experience profound health disparities across multiple areas, but they are often omitted from policy approaches related to health in later life--leading to challenges that will become more urgent as the U.S. grows increasingly older and more diverse. By 2050: The number of people age 65+ will more than double to 88.5 million Latino, Black, Asian and Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaska Native people will comprise more than 40% of this elder population The number of LGBT older adults will more than double to 3 million, by some conservative estimates The report offers numerous recommendations for the steps policymakers can take to improve the health and wellness of LGBT elders of color, including addressing federal funding gaps; how health reform implementation can reach marginalized people; dismantling LGBT-specific barriers within programs such as Social Security; ensuring that the Older Americans Act meets the specific needs of LGBT older adults and older people of color; and much more. For more information and to download the report, click here. Front Desk sagenational.jpg
SAGE is proud to announce the release of Health Equity and LGBT Elders of Color, a new report that examines health disparities faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults, and offers policy solutions in 10 areas to address these challenges. The report's release coincides with National Minority Health Month to highlight the need to address the health of LGBT people and people of color of all ages.

LGBT elders of color experience profound health disparities across multiple areas, but they are often omitted from policy approaches related to health in later life--leading to challenges that will become more urgent as the U.S. grows increasingly older and more diverse. By 2050:

  • The number of people age 65+ will more than double to 88.5 million
  • Latino, Black, Asian and Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaska Native people will comprise more than 40% of this elder population
  • The number of LGBT older adults will more than double to 3 million, by some conservative estimates
  • The report offers numerous recommendations for the steps policymakers can take to improve the health and wellness of LGBT elders of color, including addressing federal funding gaps; how health reform implementation can reach marginalized people; dismantling LGBT-specific barriers within programs such as Social Security; ensuring that the Older Americans Act meets the specific needs of LGBT older adults and older people of color; and much more.

    For more information and to download the report, click here.

    ]]> Coffee & Conversation for Older LGBT Adults tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3159 2013-04-14T00:01:54Z 2013-04-14T00:06:11Z LGBT Older Adults are invited to join us this Monday (and every Monday) for Coffee and Conversation, hosted by our volunteer Sam and our intern Joel. Come and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee with old and new friends on Monday mornings from 10:00 AM to Noon. This is simply an opportunity to stop by for friendly conversation and to connect with the community. If you have questions or ideas, feel free to email joel@thedccenter.org for more information. The DC Center coffee.jpgLGBT Older Adults are invited to join us this Monday (and every Monday) for Coffee and Conversation, hosted by our volunteer Sam and our intern Joel.

    Come and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee with old and new friends on Monday mornings from 10:00 AM to Noon. This is simply an opportunity to stop by for friendly conversation and to connect with the community. If you have questions or ideas, feel free to email joel@thedccenter.org for more information.

    ]]>     Cooking Show Casting Call: My Grandmother's Ravioli tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3127 2013-04-03T19:55:57Z 2013-04-03T20:11:54Z "My Grandmother's Ravioli", which is airing on the Cooking Channel, is casting their second season. The show is hosted by Mo Rocca and follows him as he meets grandparents around the country and learns their most beloved family recipes, history and stories. They are looking for LGBT grandparents with vibrant personalities who also cook! They are casting very quickly. So please ask anyone who is interested to apply at www.mygrandmothersravioli.com. Front Desk Cooking channel.jpg
    "My Grandmother's Ravioli", which is airing on the Cooking Channel, is casting their second season. The show is hosted by Mo Rocca and follows him as he meets grandparents around the country and learns their most beloved family recipes, history and stories. They are looking for LGBT grandparents with vibrant personalities who also cook! They are casting very quickly. So please ask anyone who is interested to apply at www.mygrandmothersravioli.com.

    ]]>     Older Adult Coffee Drop-In hour and Alpha People's Drug tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3070 2013-03-11T17:08:55Z 2013-04-04T03:34:28Z Many thanks to everyone who came out to support The DC Center's first Older Adult Coffee Drop-In hour. For those who haven't heard, we have started a weekly coffee drop-in hour for Older LGBT adults. We are thrilled to have this service with our sponsor, Alpha People's Drug. For all you Older LGBT Adults, come and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee with old and new friends on Monday mornings. This is simply an opportunity to stop by for friendly conversation. If you have questions or ideas, feel free to email joel@thedccenter.org for more information. When: Mondays from 10am-Noon. Where: The DC Center 1318 U street NW, Washington, DC Who: YOU! Front Desk Coffee1-300x300.jpg
    Many thanks to everyone who came out to support The DC Center's first Older Adult Coffee Drop-In hour.

    For those who haven't heard, we have started a weekly coffee drop-in hour for Older LGBT adults. We are thrilled to have this service with our sponsor, Alpha People's Drug.

    For all you Older LGBT Adults, come and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee with old and new friends on Monday mornings. This is simply an opportunity to stop by for friendly conversation. If you have questions or ideas, feel free to email joel@thedccenter.org for more information.

    When: Mondays from 10am-Noon.
    Where: The DC Center 1318 U street NW, Washington, DC
    Who: YOU!

    ]]>     Volunteers needed for Brain Imaging Study tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3069 2013-03-08T20:11:34Z 2013-03-08T20:20:17Z Researchers at The George Washington University are looking for adults 50 years or older who are interested in volunteering for a brain imaging study. For this phase of the study, it is requested that those interested be HIV negative.The study is a brain imaging study (functional MRI) that takes one screening visit and one scan. To find out more, please contact Dr. Manya Magnus at (202) 994-3024 or manyadm@gwu.edu Front Desk gwustudy2.jpg

    Researchers at The George Washington University are looking for adults 50 years or older who are interested in volunteering for a brain imaging study. For this phase of the study, it is requested that those interested be HIV negative.The study is a brain imaging study (functional MRI) that takes one screening visit and one scan.
    To find out more, please contact Dr. Manya Magnus at (202) 994-3024 or manyadm@gwu.edu

    ]]>     If 50 is the new 40, then what and where am I? Reflect, Refuel & Restart tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3039 2013-02-27T21:15:42Z 2013-02-27T21:20:19Z This is SAGE's fourth Monday of the month event. More information will be posted soon. Make sure to mark you calendars! When: Monday, March 25th at 6:30pm. Where: The Residences at Thomas Circle (1330 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.) No reservation is required; however, please RSVP to sagemetrodc1@gmail.com to ensure enough refreshments are available. Front Desk sage.jpg
    This is SAGE's fourth Monday of the month event. More information will be posted soon. Make sure to mark you calendars!

    When: Monday, March 25th at 6:30pm.
    Where: The Residences at Thomas Circle (1330 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.)

    No reservation is required; however, please RSVP to sagemetrodc1@gmail.com to ensure enough refreshments are available.

    ]]>     ATTN OLDER ADULTS: WEEKLY COFFEE Drop-In Hours Starts Monday, March 11th! tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3035 2013-02-27T18:18:58Z 2013-03-04T20:07:49Z FOR THE OLDER ADULT LGBT COMMUNITY: Starting March 11th, the DC Center will host a Coffee Drop-in for the Older Adult LGBT community. Every Monday, come in for complimentary coffee, chat, meeting new people, and more! This idea, which was brought up by a member of the community, is a fun way to get out of the house and enjoy yourself with a cup of coffee and pleasant conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there! Where: The DC Center When: 10:00am to 12:00pm, Every Monday, Who: Our LGBT Older Adults! Why: Who doesn't love a cup of coffee? Front Desk Coffee1-300x300.jpg
    FOR THE OLDER ADULT LGBT COMMUNITY: Starting March 11th, the DC Center will host a Coffee Drop-in for the Older Adult LGBT community. Every Monday, come in for complimentary coffee, chat, meeting new people, and more!
    This idea, which was brought up by a member of the community, is a fun way to get out of the house and enjoy yourself with a cup of coffee and pleasant conversation. Looking forward to seeing you there!

    Where: The DC Center
    When: 10:00am to 12:00pm, Every Monday,
    Who: Our LGBT Older Adults!
    Why: Who doesn't love a cup of coffee?

    ]]>     Introducing SAGE Story: Bring Your Story to Life tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3031 2013-02-23T18:01:40Z 2013-02-27T20:07:06Z SAGE is proud to launch SAGE Story, a new national storytelling initiative for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. SAGE knows from firsthand experience that LGBT older people are among the most effective advocates for changing inequitable aging policies. Many have helped pave the way for the social changes we now enjoy. And many still experience discrimination and stigma in their families and in the long-term care system. LGBT elders' stories have the power to effect change in people's attitudes, in public policy, and in the systems that all of us rely on. But how do we distill the most essential parts of LGBT elders' experiences, and get those stories out to policy makers and leaders in the LGBT and aging fields? That's where SAGE Story comes in. SAGE Story will create a national voice on aging issues shaped by the insights and actions of LGBT older people. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the storytelling skills--and draw on the unique life experiences--of LGBT elders to diversify the public narratives on aging, long-term care and LGBT rights. To meet this goal, SAGE Story maintains an online story booth for digital submissions and an online platform showcasing the stories of LGBT older people. In addition, we will offer skillbuilding workshops, starting in New York City and expanding nationwide in the coming months. We will also partner with storytelling experts and policy-based organizations to bring these stories into the current public and political conversations. Get inspired by reading, watching and listening to the stories of LGBT elders--and be sure to submit your own story online today. It's easy to upload a photo or video link, or write out your story. We can't wait to hear your story! Click here to upload your story now! Front Desk sage.jpgSAGE is proud to launch SAGE Story, a new national storytelling initiative for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. SAGE knows from firsthand experience that LGBT older people are among the most effective advocates for changing inequitable aging policies. Many have helped pave the way for the social changes we now enjoy. And many still experience discrimination and stigma in their families and in the long-term care system. LGBT elders' stories have the power to effect change in people's attitudes, in public policy, and in the systems that all of us rely on.

    But how do we distill the most essential parts of LGBT elders' experiences, and get those stories out to policy makers and leaders in the LGBT and aging fields? That's where SAGE Story comes in.

    SAGE Story will create a national voice on aging issues shaped by the insights and actions of LGBT older people. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the storytelling skills--and draw on the unique life experiences--of LGBT elders to diversify the public narratives on aging, long-term care and LGBT rights. To meet this goal, SAGE Story maintains an online story booth for digital submissions and an online platform showcasing the stories of LGBT older people. In addition, we will offer skillbuilding workshops, starting in New York City and expanding nationwide in the coming months. We will also partner with storytelling experts and policy-based organizations to bring these stories into the current public and political conversations.

    Get inspired by reading, watching and listening to the stories of LGBT elders--and be sure to submit your own story online today. It's easy to upload a photo or video link, or write out your story. We can't wait to hear your story! Click here to upload your story now!

    ]]>     Meet our new volunteer, Sam! tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.3008 2013-02-11T19:42:41Z 2013-02-11T19:48:51Z Hey girls and guysI! Giving a shout out to all of you great people in the LGBT Community! I am Sam Croft and a new volunteer here at the DC Center. I look forward to being of help when I can. I want to give back to my community and help those that are coming after me. I have a cat named Snowy and he's my number one guy. I am also an Air Force Veteran and I look forward to meeting those of you that have also served. So, come on down to the DC Center and see what we have to offer or you can visit us on line at www.thedccenter.org and check us out there. I want to be part of rounding out some of your social needs and seeing your face at our functions that we have would be great! So, stop by and check us out when you have some free time. Front Desk
    Samuel Croft.jpgHey girls and guysI! Giving a shout out to all of you great people in the LGBT Community! I am Sam Croft and a new volunteer here at the DC Center. I look forward to being of help when I can. I want to give back to my community and help those that are coming after me. I have a cat named Snowy and he's my number one guy. I am also an Air Force Veteran and I look forward to meeting those of you that have also served. So, come on down to the DC Center and see what we have to offer or you can visit us on line at www.thedccenter.org and check us out there. I want to be part of rounding out some of your social needs and seeing your face at our functions that we have would be great! So, stop by and check us out when you have some free time.

    ]]>     Black is... Black Ain't: An Intergenerational Dialogue for Black History Month tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.2978 2013-02-04T20:30:17Z 2013-02-25T19:06:03Z The program is entitled "Black is... Black Ain't" and is based on the classic film of the same title by Marlon Riggs, a brilliant African American film maker who died of AIDS. The film speaks on issues in the Black (and larger) community regarding acting white, sexism, patriarchy, homophobia, as well as family, the black church and multiple identities. We will show the film (87 minutes) and immediately afterwards facilitate a 30 minute panel discussion by young and elder LGBT people of color. Refreshments will be served. This showing will be February 25th. TIME and LOCATION ANNOUNCED! See below. TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm LOCATION: AARP 601 E street NW, Washington, DC Please RSVP: sagemetrodc1@gmail.com Front Desk
    sage.jpg The program is entitled "Black is... Black Ain't" and is based on the classic film of the same title by Marlon Riggs, a brilliant African American film maker who died of AIDS. The film speaks on issues in the Black (and larger) community regarding acting white, sexism, patriarchy, homophobia, as well as family, the black church and multiple identities. We will show the film (87 minutes) and immediately afterwards facilitate a 30 minute panel discussion by young and elder LGBT people of color. Refreshments will be served.

    This showing will be February 25th. TIME and LOCATION ANNOUNCED! See below.

    TIME: 6:00pm-9:00pm
    LOCATION: AARP 601 E street NW, Washington, DC
    Please RSVP: sagemetrodc1@gmail.com


    ]]>     Valentines Party "Windows" @ 6:30pm tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.2975 2013-02-04T19:51:29Z 2013-02-04T20:28:41Z Join Prime Timers of Washington, D.C. for a Valentines day party. The event will be held above Dupont Italian Kitchen's restaurant on 17th and R street N.W. Their theme for the party is "For all you Bears and those that love them!" For more information on Prime Timers, click here! Front Desk Valentines.jpgJoin Prime Timers of Washington, D.C. for a Valentines day party. The event will be held above Dupont Italian Kitchen's restaurant on 17th and R street N.W. Their theme for the party is "For all you Bears and those that love them!"

    For more information on Prime Timers, click here!

    ]]>     Caregivers Chat Tuesday tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.2974 2013-02-04T19:32:04Z 2013-02-04T19:49:53Z The next D.C. Caregivers Online Chat at Noon will include tips for caregivers caring for persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Log in on Tuesday, February 5 at 12 pm to join the conversation! Can't make the chat, no worries, log in and hit replay to find out what you missed. Call Linda Irizarry, Public Health Analyst at 202-535-1442 for more information. Log onto http://dcoa.dc.gov/DC/DCOA/ADRC/Chat+Live on Tuesday to receive valuable tips and helpful resources. Front Desk
    Office of Aging.jpgThe next D.C. Caregivers Online Chat at Noon will include tips for caregivers caring for persons with Alzheimer's Disease. Log in on Tuesday, February 5 at 12 pm to join the conversation! Can't make the chat, no worries, log in and hit replay to find out what you missed. Call Linda Irizarry, Public Health Analyst at 202-535-1442 for more information.

    Log onto http://dcoa.dc.gov/DC/DCOA/ADRC/Chat+Live on Tuesday to receive valuable tips and helpful resources.

    ]]>     SAGE Metro DC: Retirement Planning tag:www.thedccenter.org,2013:/blog//1.2949 2013-01-22T19:26:06Z 2013-01-22T19:38:22Z What: Join SAGE Metro DC for light refreshments and strategies on how to plan for now and after retirement. When: Monday, January 28, at 6:30pm. Where: The Residences at Thomas Circle (1330 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.) No reservation is required; however, please RSVP to sagemetrodc1@gmail.com to ensure enough refreshments are available. The discussion will focus on financial and estate planning for before and after retirement, including the unique issues and laws that LGBT people encounter. Panelists include: David Taube, CFA, CFP® (Kalorama Wealth Strategies) and Michelle Lanchester, Esquire (Lanchester Law Firm). Front Desk sage12213.jpg
    What: Join SAGE Metro DC for light refreshments and strategies on how to plan for now and after retirement.
    When: Monday, January 28, at 6:30pm.
    Where: The Residences at Thomas Circle (1330 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.)

    No reservation is required; however, please RSVP to sagemetrodc1@gmail.com to ensure enough refreshments are available. The discussion will focus on financial and estate planning for before and after retirement, including the unique issues and laws that LGBT people encounter. Panelists include: David Taube, CFA, CFP® (Kalorama Wealth Strategies) and Michelle Lanchester, Esquire (Lanchester Law Firm).


    ]]>     SAGE Holiday Party tag:www.thedccenter.org,2012:/blog//1.2888 2012-12-17T06:09:04Z 2012-12-17T06:18:39Z SAGE Metro DC, Primetimers, and the DC Center invite you to an Old School Holiday Celebration on Monday December 17th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Residences at Thomas Circle, 1300 Massachusetts Ave, NW. Complimentary valet parking. Delicious h'orderves served with a specialty holiday cocktail. RSVP to Liza Kahn at khneliza@thomascircle.com or by phone at (202) 626-5761. The DC Center holiday.pngSAGE Metro DC, Primetimers, and the DC Center invite you to an Old School Holiday Celebration on Monday December 17th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Residences at Thomas Circle, 1300 Massachusetts Ave, NW.

    Complimentary valet parking. Delicious h'orderves served with a specialty holiday cocktail. RSVP to Liza Kahn at khneliza@thomascircle.com or by phone at (202) 626-5761.

    ]]>