May
Nutrition Workshop
Friday, May 31
1:30-3:30 p.m.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Presented by Jessica Frank, Hatha Yoga Instructor/Nutritional Consulting, the workshop will discuss how eating the right food can restore your looks, health, energy and physical abilities to the levels of a robust young adult!
June
Senior Technology Lab (1 day class)
Saturday, June 1
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Deaf and hard of hearing seniors (Age 55+) and 1 family member or friend (Participants must be 18+ years old)
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Free; RSVP by Thursday, May 30 (contact maishavcc@gmail.com or call 323-892-2224 VP to RSVP)
Introduction to laptop and iPad, basic computer operation, sending and receiving emails, navigating the Internet, how to use the iPad, setting up and using videophone via laptop/iPad, and more!Deaf-Blind Awareness Day
Saturday, June 1
1-5 p.m.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Co-hosted by GLAD and Southern California Association of Deaf-Blind (SCADB), this event raises awareness about the deaf-blind community and the role of the support service provider (SSP). There will be a panel workshop, entertainment and refreshments!Deaf Women’s Day Champagne Brunch
Sunday, June 2
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Free Admission
RSVP recommended by Wednesday, May 29
A celebration of the mind, body and heart! Yoga, raffles, menopause workshop, HIV workshop and free HIV testing. RSVP by calling 323-478-8000 V/TTY, 323-892-2222 VP or email kconnor@gladinc.org.Health Workshop Series
Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Free Admission
Topics:
Diabetes- May 11, 2013
Arthritis- June 15, 2013 (9:00 a.m.)
- Speaker: Haydee Sedlmeier from the Arthritis Foundation discusses how to get osteoarthritis pain under control.
Obesity Prevention- June 29, 2013
Alzheimer’s- July 13 & 20, 2013
Blood Pressure- August 10, 2013
For more information:
Sal Pineda- (323) 892- 2220 (VP) spineda@gladinc.org
Jessica Demme- (323) 892-2216 (VP) jdemme@gladinc.org
GLAD’s Health Program is hosting this Health Workshop Series to enrich your awareness of preventable choices and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This event will be presented in American Sign Language. For other accommodations, contact Jessica 10 days in advance. This project is funded by The Rose Hills Foundation and Weingart Foundation to improve the quality of health care and wellness for deaf and hard of hearing people.
July
Yard Sale
Saturday, July 13
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Free Admission; Everyone welcome!
Donate your unused or gently used items to GLAD between July 9-13 and bring them to Rafif Gerrard’s office. Want to donate big items such as furniture? Please contact Rafif first at 323-892-2312 VP. All proceeds go towards GLAD’s Domestic Violence Program.Health Workshop Series
Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Free Admission
Topics:
Diabetes- May 11, 2013
Arthritis- June 15, 2013 (9:00 a.m.)
Obesity Prevention- June 29, 2013
Alzheimer’s- July 13 & 20, 2013
Blood Pressure- August 10, 2013
For more information:
Sal Pineda- (323) 892- 2220 (VP) spineda@gladinc.org
Jessica Demme- (323) 892-2216 (VP) jdemme@gladinc.org
GLAD’s Health Program is hosting this Health Workshop Series to enrich your awareness of preventable choices and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This event will be presented in American Sign Language. For other accommodations, contact Jessica 10 days in advance. This project is funded by The Rose Hills Foundation and Weingart Foundation to improve the quality of health care and wellness for deaf and hard of hearing people.
August
Health Workshop Series
Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Free Admission
Topics:
Diabetes- May 11, 2013
Arthritis- June 15, 2013 (9:00 a.m.)
Obesity Prevention- June 29, 2013
Alzheimer’s- July 13 & 20, 2013
Blood Pressure- August 10, 2013
For more information:
Sal Pineda- (323) 892- 2220 (VP) spineda@gladinc.org
Jessica Demme- (323) 892-2216 (VP) jdemme@gladinc.org
GLAD’s Health Program is hosting this Health Workshop Series to enrich your awareness of preventable choices and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This event will be presented in American Sign Language. For other accommodations, contact Jessica 10 days in advance. This project is funded by The Rose Hills Foundation and Weingart Foundation to improve the quality of health care and wellness for deaf and hard of hearing people.
September
11th Annual GLAD Benefit at the House of Blues
Sunday, September 22
9 a.m.-Noon
House of Blues, Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
SAVE THE DATE! More details to come…
November
MATA Expo
Saturday, November 9
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Ontario Convention Center
Exhibit Hall B
2000 East Convention Center Way
Ontario, CA 91764
December
30th Annual Children’s Holiday Celebration
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Minimum sponsorship of $250 per event (*with the exception of GLAD Benefit at the House of Blues).
*GLAD Benefit Event sponsorships begin at $2,500 ($15,000 for Title Sponsor).
Community Information
Visit See What I’m Saying to find out where the movie is showing in theaters, buy the DVD and sign up for their newsletter!Theatrical Trailer – World Premiere Video
Eyes of Deafness: Photography by Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adults Photography Book
This book showcases photographs taken by deaf and hard of hearing adults and attempts to show how the world is seen through their eyes. Profits from the book sales will go to interpreting services for drug and alcohol rehabilitation meetings.
Visual Communication Center Open
GLAD’s Visual Communication Center, located near the main entrance, is open for anyone to use for free during our business hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. excluding holidays and office closures.
To view pictures of the Visual Communication Center grand opening, visit Michael Newman Photography. Pictures available for purchase.
Michael Newman Photography – (626) 441-6920 Office – (323) 459-5523 Cell – newmanphoto1@gmail.com
Framed Photographs by Tom Willard
View framed photographs taken by Tom Willard in GLAD’s brand-new Visual Communication Center! All framed photographs are available for purchase and proceeds go towards the Marcella M. Meyer Scholarship Foundation. A few of the available pictures are shown above.
Visit the Community Corner at Eagle Rock Plaza and view GLAD on display!
2700 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041
(Next to Daniel’s Jewelers)
*Please click on the Contact Us page for all holiday closings.
Keep an eye on this page for updated or new event listings!
For more information about any GLAD event, e-mail info@gladinc.org or call (323) 478-8000 Voice/TTY, (866) 932-8553 Videophone.
For information about other community events, visit our outreach office websites: BGLAD, CODIE, OCDEAF, and TCGLAD as well as our sister agencies: DCARA, DCSSD, DHHSC and NORCAL.
