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"Do Tell"
The LGBT Aging Project's Monthly Newsletter |
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Nearly 70 people gathered last month for North Shore Elder Services' first community event for LGBT seniors, caregivers, allies and providers. Story in this month's Do Tell. |
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Greetings!
Happy New Year from the LGBT Aging Project!
In this edition of Do Tell you will find useful and timely information about:
- Successful 'Old And Bold' Event On The North Shore
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Two New LGBT Bereavement Groups Forming in January
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LGBT Aging Documentary Announces Premiere For Boston May 2010
- Long Term Care Residence For LGBTs To Open In Boston February 2010
- Bob Linscott Receives Award From Greater Boston Business Council
- Plus News, Upcoming Events and Community Announcements
Bob Linscott
Assistant Director
LGBT Aging Project
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| A Message From The Director:
Welcome to 2010! We are pleased to announce a wonderful gift that we hope you'll consider contributing to as well. The LGBT Aging Project lost a cherished friend when Carol Riso died in November 2009. Carol was a longtime leader of OLE (Older Lesbian Energy) and a dedicated member of the Senior Pride Coalition as well. Joyce Crowder made a generous contribution to the LGBT Aging Project in memory of Carol Riso and we hope that you'll consider honoring Carol's memory in this way as well. We plan to use this gift to continue our outreach to older LGBTs, especially to older lesbians, to help create the strong sense of community that Carol held so dearly. If you would like to make a gift to honor Carol's memory you can do so online ( click here) or by sending a check to: The LGBT Aging Project, 555 Amory St. Boston 02130. Please indicate that your gift is in Carol's memory and remember that your generous contribution to The LGBT Aging Project is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Be well,  Lisa Krinsky LICSW Director LGBT Aging Project | |
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 North Shore Elder Services Hosts Holiday "Old and Bold" Event For LGBT Seniors, Caregivers and Community Allies
On December 9, 2009 winter weather did not stop nearly 70 people from attending "Old and Bold: A Community Conversation and Networking Event on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Aging on the North Shore. "
The event was a tremendous success!
North Shore Elder Services, a mainstream elder service agency, has enthusiastically participated in the Open Door Task Force, the LGBT Aging Project's LGBT cultural competency program and The Aging Project was pleased to co-host this wine and cheese event as NSES' initial outreach to LGBT older adults and caregivers in their community.
John Archer of Danvers graciously opened his beautiful home to seniors, caregivers, allies, providers and community members interested in issues of aging for LGBT seniors on the North Shore. Participants completed surveys indicating their interest in future social and educational events as well as service needs in the community. With the New Year here, planning has begun for the next event on the North Shore.
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 2010 LGBT Bereavement Groups Forming
Beginning this month The LGBT Aging Project in partnership with Ethos and The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will be offering two new LGBT Bereavement Groups. Both six-week groups are free. One will be in the Boston Area and the second group will be in the Worcester area and will be co-sponsored by The Worcester LGBT Elder Network (WLEN).
Boston Area Group:
Thursday evenings 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Starting January 21st to February 25th
Location: Cambridge, MA
Worcester Area Group:
Tuesday evenings 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Starting January 19th to February 23rd
Location: Worcester, MA
For more information or to register please call our group facilitator, Beth Prullage, LICSW (413) 695-2236
Registration is required for both groups.
If you know someone who has lost a partner/spouse, parent, family member or friend please pass on this information: 
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Gen Silent Announces International Premiere: May 2010 In Boston
You have heard us mention the upcoming documentary Gen Silent many times, and perhaps you have even seen a preview of the film's trailer at one of our events. This project means a lot to us because it illustrates the stories of LGBT seniors, caregivers and advocates that we work with right here in Boston. And now, we are pleased to announce that the international premiere of the completed documentary Gen Silent, will take place this May at the Boston LGBT Film Festival.
"Since the film shares the lives of LGBT people in the Boston area, we couldn't ask for a better place or a better event to premiere the film," says Gen Silent Producer Joseph Applebaum.
"We are especially honored to be the site of the world premiere..." adds James Nadeau,
the festival's executive director. "Gen Silent will be a wonderful addition to
our festival."
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 Elsie Frank Long Term Care Residence for LGBTs to open in February 2010!
Next month, February 2010 will bring the opening of the nation's first Green House® nursing home for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The LGBT Green House is named for Elsie Frank, mother of Congressman Barney Frank, in recognition of her tireless advocacy on issues affecting the elderly and LGBT communities. The Green House model is an innovative model of nursing care that provides skilled nursing and daily care services to residents in a home environment. Ten residents live in each of the ten condo-style Green Houses at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, for a total of 100 residents in the building. The ten residents of the Elsie Frank House will have their own private bedroom and bathroom, with a shared living, dining and kitchen areas. The main floor of the building, "Main Street USA", has a café, bakery, chapel, deli, day spa, and a peace garden, allowing residents to "get out of the house." "We have chosen to dedicate one of our Green Houses to the LGBT community because everyone deserves to live and receive care in a place that is filled with respect for who they are, and for their dignity" said CEO Barry Berman when asked why he has included LGBTs in this groundbreaking project. "Be assured that the staff at Elsie Frank have chosen to work with LGBT residents and we look forward to creating a strong sense of community in this House." The Elsie Frank House at the Leonard Florence Center for Living is part of the Chelsea Jewish Foundation. They will also have several first-in-the-nation specialty residences for those with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and multiple sclerosis, utilizing unprecedented technology to allow residents to maintain control of and live their lives fully while dealing with devastating diseases. >> More info click here or contact Ina Hoffman at 617-887-0001, or via e-mail at ihoffman@cflestates.org. You can also arranhe a tour through Ina. |
Bob Linscott,  LGBT Aging Project Assistant Director Receives Individual Achievement Award From Greater Boston Business Council
Last month Bob Linscott was honored by The Greater Boston Business Council (GBBC) during their Awards For Excellence event. This annual event is part of GBBC's rich tradition of recognizing excellence for outstanding contributions in the LGBT community. This year Bob was honored with the "Individual Achievement Award for 2009" for his consistent commitment to making our community stronger by his work with LGBT elders and caregivers through The LGBT Aging Project and his work to build social communities with The JP Men's Group. Other award recipients for the evening included Pam Garramond, Executive Director of PFLAG as well as three local businesses: Pathways To Wellness, Boston Spirit Magazine and Dana Farber.
Bob Linscott receiving Individual Achievement Award from GBBC President, Ed Travers
Photo courtesy of Cheryl Levine |
| In The News |
Lisa Krinsky Interviewed on National Radio Show
OUTTAKE VOICES™ provides a series of audio interviews produced by Boston-based OUTTAKE MEDIA with LGBT leaders & their allies, hosted by Emmy Award Winner Charlotte Robinson. Last month Lisa Krinsky was interviewed to discuss LGBT Aging and caregiving as well as how gay marriage, currently the law in Massachusetts, effects the rights and benefits for the Commonwealth's LGBT seniors.
Mood Swings Perform At "Out to Brunch"
Last month the women at Ethos and The LGBT Aging Project's monthly brunch and social were treated to a fabulous sounds of "The Mood Swings" and all-women big band. It started with enthusiastic toe tapping and before long many of the women were doing The Lindy and The Jitterbug in the isles.
New Report Shows Health Discrimination, Disparities in Philadelphia's Transgender Community
Contact: Jamie Arehart jarehart@phmc.org
PHILADELPHIA-When Barbara Mclean walked into the doctor's office, she expected care. Instead, the 52-year-old transsexual experienced nothing but hostility during her physical examination.
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| Community Announcements |
Oral Stories Project:
The Boston Elderly Commission in collaboration with Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN) is recruiting seniors for a project that will teach them how to tell their stories based on a personal keepsake. They will also learn the rudiments of television production and how to tell their stories on camera.
The final product is a television series featuring their stories.
The project is looking for a diverse group of seniors (60 years and older) that live in the neighborhoods of: Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, South End, Hyde Park, Fenway and Roslindale. Any senior interested is asked to contact Tula Mahl at 617-635-1922.
Interested participants will be interviewed by BNN for other qualifications. Interviews will be held between January 11- January 15. Transportation may be available.
LGBT Brunch in Worcester
Worcester LGBT Elder Network (WLEN) is hosting a brunch & social gathering Saturday January 16th at 10:30am at Jumpin' Juice and Java on Chandler Street in Worcester. For more information or to RSVP please contact Marty Flint by email (martygf@aol.com).
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| Information for The LGBT Meal Program |
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Out to Brunch
First Saturday of every month 11am to 1:30pm
Roslindale House, 120 Poplar Street Roslindale, MA
Cafe Emmanuel
Every Thursday 11am to 1:30pm
Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street Boston, MA
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 Cafe Emmanuel and Out to Brunch are lunch and social programs for LGBT Seniors and their friends. Both cafes are part of the nutrition program at Ethos, a non-profit elder service agency in Jamaica Plain. The cafes serve a nutritious meal and offer social and educational events to anyone aged 60 and over. Cafe Emmanuel and Out to Brunch are co-sponsored by the LGBT Aging Project. Suggested donation for meals is $1.75.
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