SOUTH BAY CENTER
P.O. Box 4218
Torrance, CA 90510
(310) 328-6550
 


 

 


GROUPS & EVENTS


 

Coffee Group

 

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.
 

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.


4th Of July

 

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.


Mulligan Family Fun Center

 

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 mu
ch 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.

 


Brunch Bunch

 

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.


Dining Out

 

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.

 

Woman's Group

 

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.
 

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.


Couple's Group

 

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
 


TBD

 


Men's Group

 

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
 

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. 



 

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.