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SOUTH BAY CENTER
P.O. Box 4218
Torrance, CA 90510
(310) 328-6550
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GROUPS & EVENTS
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Coffee Group |
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1st Friday of Every Month
On the first Friday of the month, members of The
Center gather at a South Bay coffee shop to enjoy good coffee, friendly
conversation and make new friends. Participants are invited to recommend their
favorite coffee place or Karaoke spot. For more information, leave a message
for the Coffeehouse Facilitator at (310) 328-6550 or send an email to
Coffeehouse.
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Wednesday, July
2 - 7:00pm
Due to the 4th of July landing on the 1st Friday, the South Bay LGBT Center's
Coffee Group will participate in Open Mic night
hosted each Wednesday at C & D's Welcome Cafe, 1808 South Pacific
Coast Hwy. in Redondo Beach, (310) 316-9270, at PCH & Vista del
Parque (west of Prospect Ave.) (turn into shopping complex on
north side of PCH & park in interior lot behind the street level
shops). Enjoy good coffee, friendly conversation and make new
friends. Night of event only, call (310) 654-3387. |
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4th Of July |
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Friday, July 4 - 7:00pm
Members of the South Bay LGBT Center will meet to view fireworks at Wilson Park,
Crenshaw and Jefferson in Torrance. People are encouraged to park at the
Torrance Civic Center shortly before 7:00 and catch a free shuttle to the Park.
Then meet at 7:00 while there is still sunlight, to the south of the big tree
house entrance; look for rainbow flags. Bring your own picnic, chair or
blanket, and gather for watching fireworks at 9:00 pm. Night of event only,
call (310) 654-3387. Come and connect with old friends and make new friends.
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Mulligan Family Fun Center |
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Saturday, July 26 -
11:00am
Member of the South Bay LGBT Center meet at Mulligan
Family Fun Center, 1351
Sepulveda Blvd. in Torrance - (310) 325-3950. Everyone from the
South Bay Center (must be 75-300 pounds) is invited.
It is a state of the
art recreational park where you can race, splash, play, win, climb, spin,
zap, putt, ride, celebrate and much
more. There's something for everyone. The breakdown of some of the
opportunities and costs are as follows: Miniature golf ($7.25), Rookie
Go-Karts ($6.50), Arcade Batting Cages ($2 for 30 pitches), Climbing Wall
($5.25). Bounce House and Jungle Jym pass ($5.00). An all day
pass in $24.99. To check out more details, visit
www.mulligantorrance.com/mn_attract.php. Day of event only, contact
Helen, (310) 654-3387.
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Brunch Bunch |
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Saturday, July 12 - 11:30am
Members of the South Bay LBGT Community Organization will meet for
brunch at Country Touch Cafe, 3717 W. 190th Street in Torrance,
(310) 323-5614. The café is small, so please RSVP for seating
arrangements and please bring cash to make paying simpler. Day of
the event only, call (310) 654-3387. |
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Dining Out |
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Monday, June 30
- 7:00 pm
The South Bay
Center will host a dining out together event at El Paso Cantina,
2404 W. Sepulveda Blvd. in Torrance, as a Fifth Monday event.
RSVP for seating arrangements and please bring cash to make paying
simpler. For
more information, call (310) 328-6550 or send email to
Dining Out.
Night of event only, call (310)
654-3387. |
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Woman's Group |
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1st & 3rd Monday of Every Month
The Women's Group meets the
first and third Mondays of every month as well as for additional activities.
All
interested women are encouraged to attend this Group which provides a safe
and welcoming environment for lesbians to meet, socialize, build
friendships, and support The Center. For more information,
send an email to
Women's Group
or leave a message for the Women's Group Facilitator at (310) 328-6550.
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Monday, July 7 - 7:00pm
The South Bay LGBT Center Women’s Group will meet at Veteran’s Park, 309
Esplanade in Redondo Beach (South of Torrance Blvd., West of Catalina Ave.)
at the benches, for a “bring your own” picnic (not potluck) then a walk on
the nearby beach. Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes. Night of
the event only, call (310) 654-3387 or (310) 213-1999 if you can’t find us.
Monday, July 21 - 7:00pm
The South Bay LGBT
Center Women’s Group will host a book discussion group. The book selection,
to be read in advance of the gathering, is The Book of Salt, by Monique
Truong. The Book of Salt takes the reader on a strange journey from
Indochina to Paris, as the Vietnamese cook for Gertrude Stein and Alice B.
Toklas reveals his own fascinating story; a rich feast of a novel. Women
can attend even if they did not finish reading it. The day of the
event, call to RSVP and get the Rancho Palos Verdes location and directions
at (310) 541-3143.
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Couple's Group |
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1st Saturday of Every Month
The Couple's Group meets the first Saturday of every month for a
picnic lunch at a local South Bay park.
This allows the group to mingle, have conversation and plan future
activities. The Group also meets a second time each month, to be
determined based on the activities planned. Outings will
be simple events like dining out, movies, bowling, etc.
Everyone's opinions and ideas are welcome to
help
make the Group a
comfortable environment for couples to meet.
The Group is open to both men and women and we look forward to having
new couples join us at our next picnic or outing.
For more information, leave a message for the Couple’s Group
Facilitator at (310) 328-6550 or send an email to
Couple's Group.
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Men's
Group |
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2nd Monday of Every Month
The Men’s Group will
meet at various locations around the South Bay. There is be general discussion
of interest to those present, and planning for a second event for the
month, often dining out. This
Group provides a safe and welcoming environment for gay men to meet,
socialize, build friendships, and support the Center.
For more information, leave a message for the Men’s Group Facilitator
at (310) 328-6550 or send an email to
Men's Group.
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Wednesday, June
25 - 7:30 pm
The South Bay Center Men's Group Dinner will meet at 7:20 pm, at
the front entrance of Home Town Buffet, 3520 Carson Street in
Torrance, (310) 921-6546. The Buffet is located on the south
side of Carson Street, in the Del Amo Fashion Center east
parking lot.
Monday, July 14
- 7:30-9:00pm
The South Bay LGBT Center Men’s Group will meet at the Coffee
Cartel, 1820 South Catalina Avenue (Hollywood Riviera) in
Redondo Beach, 310-316-6554; cross Street is Elena Avenue. Free
large parking lot one block east of Catalina Avenue. There will
be general discussion of interest to those present, and a
decision for a dinner location together later in the month.
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Tell Us What Would You Like To Do
Have you
ever wondered if there is someone else who is looking for others who
are interested in doing some of the things you like to do? In recent
conversations, we have become aware of GLBT people who are interested
in the following activities: hiking where you can take your dog, beach
volleyball, and soccer. Interested in one of these activities?
Something else you would like to do? Please send in your area of
interest and your contact information to the Volunteer Coordinator. We will accumulate the information and put people who share similar
interests in touch with each other. This is an easy way to get
involved in your Center.
A piece of history: Are you aware that people coming together through
shared interests is how the South Bay Center got its start? At a
women’s tea hosted by a lesbian couple, suggestion/sign up sheets were
made available, like the idea mentioned above. If someone took the
ball and ran with it, the idea was implemented. The question was
asked if there were others who would be interested in starting
something in the South Bay. Ten women signed the interest sheet, and
the seed was planted for what is now the South Bay Center. See what
getting a few people together with similar interests and goals can
create. |
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