Ken’s Korner

 

 

Ken South, President of Prime Timers DC

 

 

 

Prime Timers of DC at SAGE Conference.

 

We are currently planning on at least three of us going to the SAGE Conference and we would like to present a workshop on the issues of “Elders Coming Out”. In order to get some accurate information about the attitudes, views and opinions of our members we are going to send out an anonymous survey soon to all our Prime Timer members in DC. We are also working with a professor of sociology who is willing to help us on compiling the data so we can have a basis for a good workshop at the conference. I hope you will take this survey seriously and fill it out and send it in to help us.

 

Coming up!

           

            Capitol Gay Pride 08 will take place again this year on Sunday, June 15th. Per tradition, Prime Timers of DC will host a booth to let people know more about our club. Bill is the coordinator and would love to have guys sign-up in advance to help with set up, clean-up and “man” the booth during the day. The festival goes from 9am -5pm and is held on Pennsylvania Ave starting at the National Archives and going down the avenue to the Canadian Embassy. Give him a call at 703-671-2454 or BLathamNoVA@aol.com.


               

 

Annual Meeting & Picnic

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Noon – 4 PM, Glencarlyn Park  Shelter # 2,

301 S Harrison St. Arlington, VA

 

Click here for Directions

Click here for a detailed map

 

Happy Birthday !!!
to
May
Birthday Prime Timer members:
 
Ray Nadeem    5th
Ralph Jarnagin    6th
Sam Hinkle        6th
Frank Gladding  15th
Jerry Kelly    15th
Rene Thirion    15th
Robert DiFuigo    21st
Carl Martin        27th 
 
 

           

 

Winterthur Museum & Country Estate Day Trip

                 

An American country estate, the former home of Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969), an avid antiques collector and horticulturist. A visit to Winterthur will immerse you in another time and place. Rediscover America's heritage through its unparalleled collections of antiques and Americana. Wander through the breathtaking beauty of the 60-acre naturalistic gardens.

Saturday, July 19th, 2008  More details here!

Tickets must be purchased in advance, Price $65.00 includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, Tour fee, and Dinner. No tickets sold on the 17th. Deadline is July 1st.  Make checks out to: Prime Timers, DC and mail to Bill Latham at 3101 S. Manchester St #601 Falls Church, VA 22044, call 703-671-2454 or BLathamNoVA@aol.com.

 

 

 

 

SAVE A Date in Late August: A Note to us from Montie Bivens,         

President, Prime Timers of Baltimore.

            The reason I am contacting you is we would like to have the DC chapter go with us to Atlantic City sometimes in late August.  We are making plans on reserving a bus and traveling to a casino on  Saturday morning.  All of the details aren't finalized but we want to give yo guys sometime to discuss it if your interested.  Here are some of the details as of now.

            Leaving from Baltimore early Saturday morning around 9 AM, returning around 10 PM.  We are trying to get two pick up sites (one close to BWI Pkwy), Have games, prizes and fun on the bus and perhaps a movie.The casinos should give everyone some playing money (game credit).  A voucher for x amount on dinner.For those who do not gamble they aren't left out. They may walk the boardwalk and shop at the new outlet mall, etc. We get all of this and perhaps a few more extras for a price around $45.per person

 

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It’s About Time:  LGBT Aging in a Changing World

SAGE’s Fourth National Conference on LGBT Aging

Sponsored by                                    October 12 – 14, 2008

New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge http://cwp.marriott.com/nycbk/sageconference

The Clock is Ticking. Over the next quarter century, the number of seniors in America is projected to grow geometrically from 12% to 20% of the total population. Since 6-8% of these individuals are likely to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT), by the year 2030, LGBT seniors age 65 and above are expected jump from 2.5 million to as many as 4.7 million. The current generation of LGBT seniors differs from their heterosexual counterparts in profound ways:

Twice as likely to live alone

Half as likely to have life partners or significant others

Half as likely to have no close relatives to call for help; and

Four times less likely to have children to help them.

SAGE’s Fourth National Conference on LGBT Aging, It’s About Time: LGBT Aging in a Changing World, sponsored by AARP, will offer you resources, information, tools, insights, and networking opportunities to effectively address what LGBT aging will look like in the 21st century.

Over 75 sessions in the areas of service delivery, program development, health & wellness, spirituality and faith issues, policy shifts, cultural competency training, advocacy, current research trends, sexuality, access challenges, long term care, housing, and more.

Registration information: Registration for the conference is $250 ($200 before Sept. 15)
Registration for the October 12 pre-conference is $100        Discounts Available!
Conference registration is only $50 if you book at least one night at the hotel by May 31st. 

http://www.sageusa.org/specialevents/home.cfm?ID=7

 

SAGE is the world's oldest and largest non-profit agency dedicated to serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender seniors. Since its inception, SAGE has pioneered programs and services for seniors in the LGBT community, provided technical assistance and training to expand opportunities for LGBT older people across the country, and provided a national voice on LGBT aging issues. In 2005 SAGE became the first official LGBT delegate at a White House Conference on Aging. 2008 marks SAGE's 30th Anniversary. 305 7th Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY  10001  t: (212) 741-2247        info@sageusa.org