December 6th: community conversation on Grief, Loss, & Possibility
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Mai Schwartz
Nov 20, 2014, 3:13:28 PM11/20/14
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Hello lovely Fringe-dwellers!
I haven't gotten a chance to update all of you in person, but I just started a new job as program coordinator for the LGBT Elder Initiative. The EI is a relatively new organization in Philly (it's been around for almost five years) dedicated to assuring that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults have rights and opportunities to live vibrant, creative and mutually supportive lives. In addition to training service providers to better meet the needs of LGBT people, the EI also hosts a regular Conversations series where community members come together to share their experiences, talk about issues that affect them, and get connected both to each other and to resources.
I haven't gotten a chance to update all of you in person, but I just started a new job as program coordinator for the LGBT Elder Initiative. The EI is a relatively new organization in Philly (it's been around for almost five years) dedicated to assuring that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults have rights and opportunities to live vibrant, creative and mutually supportive lives. In addition to training service providers to better meet the needs of LGBT people, the EI also hosts a regular Conversations series where community members come together to share their experiences, talk about issues that affect them, and get connected both to each other and to resources.
The next Conversation is taking place on December 6th at the Penn LGBT Center and it will focus on grief, loss, and possibility. I would love it if you could come! All the information is below. If you have questions or feedback, feel free to contact me.
With love,
Mai Schwartz
As LGBT older adults, each of us has experienced physical or emotional loss. Each individual grieves in their own way. Join us for this free workshop as we explore the process of grief and loss, share experiences and perspectives, and discuss the possibility for future happiness that can result from our most difficult times in life.
This program is free
and open to the public.
Penn LGBT Center
3907 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA
To register or to receive more information, please contact the LGBT Elder Initiative.
phone: 267.546.3448
email: in...@lgbtei.org
LGBTEI Conversations connect people with people, information, resources, and services so that we can all age successfully at every age.
"Grief, Loss & Possibility" is designed to help us:
- Be better prepared to encounter loss in our own lives
- Learn how to recognize grief and manage the grieving
process in a healthy way- Gain tools for sharing experiences of grief and loss with others
- Identify relevant community resources that can help during
times of grief and loss- Learn ways to remain mindful of the present and open to
future possibilities- Meet new people, share experiences and enjoy the
opportunity to build our social networks
A light breakfast will be served. Registration is required.
Easy access by public transportation. Call or email for directions.
Support for this Conversation is provided by the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund, Penn LGBT Center, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, and
Philadelphia Gay News.
Copyright © 2014 LGBT Elder Initiative, All rights reserved.
Our email address is: in...@lgbtei.org
Our web address is: www.lgbtei.org
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