Free February Events Hosted by Pasadena Senior Center will be Virtual on Zoom Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

Free February Events Hosted by Pasadena Senior Center will be Virtual on Zoom Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 crisis, the Pasadena Senior Center offers many free online activities via Zoom for adults 50 and older until mandates for isolation and social distancing have been lifted.

Members and non-members of the Pasadena Senior Center are welcome to participate in all events. Residency in Pasadena is not required. Please note Zoom activities require online registration. Everyone who registers for Zoom events will receive email instructions for joining activities online.

Cosmic Cocktails with Carnegie Observatories — Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 4 p.m. Dr. John Mulchaey, director of Carnegie Observatories, will present a program about a revolutionary ultra-deep field image captured by the Hubble Telescope that aimed at a tiny patch of sky previously assumed to be empty space. The image revealed as many as 10,000 galaxies of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages never seen before. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Weekly Lectures.

Live Your Life with Diabetes — Thursday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. The major responsibility for your care rests with you. Learn nine things you can do every day to manage your diabetes and improve your quality of life. Presented by Kathy Eastwood RN of Huntington Hospital. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lecturers, then online Events.

Cultural Thursday: The History and Traditions of Valentine’s Day — Thursday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. Who was St. Valentine, and how did he inspire Valentine’s Day? Learn about who wrote the first valentine, pagan celebrations of love, the many meanings of flowers, the popularization of valentine cards and everyone’s favorite putto, Cupid. Presented by Eleanor Shrader, award-winning educator, lecturer and author. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events.

Acupressure and Reflexology — Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 5 to 27 (Fridays at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m.). Learn how to use acupressure and reflexology to improve the quality of your life on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Presented by Joe Altmark, Shiatsu acupressure and reflexology therapist. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events.

Ask the Pasadena Senior Games Athletes: Pickleball — Monday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. The athletes will discuss this sport that is rising in popularity, offer tips on how to get mentally and physically fit with pickleball and in life, and answer questions from participants. The program will be moderated by George Avery, pickleball tournament director. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events.

The Ageless Benefits of Exercise — Thursday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. Simple exercise can benefit your total health. Learn the benefits of exercise no matter what your age and participate in a 20-minute chair exercise session focusing on flexibility and balance. Presented by Kathy Eastwood RN of Huntington Hospital. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events.

Cultural Thursday: Rogers and Hammerstein — Thursday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. Join pianist Bob Lipson and singer/narrator Don Snyder as they host a fun and interactive journey through the lives and works of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II featuring songs from their hit musicals “Oklahoma,” “The Sound of Music,” “South Pacific” and more. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events.

Alzheimer’s Savvy Caregivers Support Group — Friday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. Watch a video that follows the Ramirez family as they begin to see signs of memory loss in Grandmother. See the challenges the family faces, the diagnosis process and how families can come together to support each other. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events.

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) — Thursday, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause medical conditions such as heart disease or stroke. Learn how to keep your blood pressure under control. Presented by Kathy Eastwood RN of Huntington Hospital. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events.

Cultural Thursday: Celebrate Chinese New Year — Thursday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. It’s time to sweep out 2020 — the Year of the Rat — and welcome in the hardworking Ox for 2021. Join tai chi instructor Irene Yung and other special guests for a festive hour that will celebrate the traditions of Chinese New Year, from the lion dance to foods that bring good luck. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events.

MUSE/IQUE: From the Musicians’ Perspective — Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 4 p.m. Join MUSE/IQUE artistic director Heather Lipson-Bell and guest artists from the MUSE/IQUE in a Minute! (...or Two) program as they explore music from the musicians’ perspective. To register, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events.

For more information about online activities and other programs and services of the Pasadena Senior Center during this COVID-19 pandemic, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331.

The center, at 85 E. Holly St., is an independent, donor-supported nonprofit organization. Doors are open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for social services and other critical services for older adults in need. Masks and social distancing are required.

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