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 in advance. Everyone who registers for Zoom events will receive email instructions for joining the activities online. Virtual Class Tasting – Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 4 and 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As the registration period for nearly 30 fee-based winter classes approaches, anyone can choose from more than a dozen of the most popular offerings – from Acting Virtually to Zumba Gold – by attending half-hour “class tastings” for free, meeting the instructors and learning more about the courses. To register for these two Zoom events or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Online Classes, then Class Tasting or call 626-795-4331. Breathing Better with Asthma and COPD – Thursday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. Asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are lung diseases that cause swelling in airways and make it difficult to breathe. Learn the differences between asthma and COPD, causes, treatments and how to live as full a life as possible with these challenges. Presented by SCAN. To register for this Zoom event or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Weekly Lectures or call 626-795-4331. A Zoom Refresher – Thursday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. Older adults have been embracing the Zoom videoconferencing platform as much as anybody else for social interaction, work, education and more during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Pete Matus, the Pasadena Senior Center’s Zoom czar (AKA the online classes and events coordinator), Events Director Annie Laskey and board of directors member Lynn Mehl as they share tips for using Zoom and answer questions about how to join a Zoom session, the importance of strong Internet connectivity and more. To register for this Zoom event or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events or call 626-795-4331. Food Distribution Program – Friday, Jan. 8, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monthly food distribution ordinarily takes place the first Friday of every month. Due to the holidays, it has been scheduled for Jan. 8. Low-income adults 60 and older receive one box of food and couples receive two. Proof of income and California ID are required for first-time recipients. Boxes are heavy, so bring a pull-behind personal cart to the parking lot between the Pasadena Senior Center and the Metro Gold Line station. Masks and social distancing are required. To enroll in the program or for more information, call 626-685-6732. Alzheimer’s Savvy Caregivers Support Group – Friday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. The realities of providing caregiver services to a family member or other person with Alzheimer’s disease can be overwhelming to anyone who does not have much experience. Learn basic knowledge and skills needed to care for your loved one, share your experiences and get your questions answered. You are not alone! To register for this Zoom event or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Weekly Lectures or call 626-795-4331. This support group meets the second Friday of every month. Ask Pasadena Senior Games Athletes: Track and Field – Monday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m. The monthly Cynthia Rosedale Memorial Sports Talk Series will kick off with this panel discussion among Pasadena Senior Games track and field athletes, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Each month, Pasadena Senior Games athletes from a variety of disciplines will discuss how to stay mentally and physically fit in sports and in life. Co-presented by the California Senior Games Association. To register for this Zoom event or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online Events or call 626-795-4331. Rosedale brought the senior games to Pasadena in 1992. Chair Yoga – Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. Improve your balance, strength, flexibility and overall health through gentle yoga exercises while sitting in a chair or standing and using a chair for support. Presented by Kathy Eastwood RN, Huntington Hospital outreach nurse. To register for this Zoom event or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Online Classes, then Chair Yoga or call 626-795-4331. Diabetes Support Group – Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. This support group can be a vital part of diabetes management. If you or a loved one is living with the challenges of diabetes, come learn about others’ experiences, share your own stories and learn how to cope with this disease. Presented by Kathy Eastwood RN, Huntington Hospital outreach nurse. To register for this Zoom event or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Services for Homebound Seniors, then Diabetes Support Group or call 626-795-4331. The Diabetes Support Group meets the second Wednesday of every month. Reverse Mortgages – Thursday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. Equity is the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and what your home is currently worth. A traditional mortgage is one in which a homeowner makes payments to a lender; with a reverse mortgage, the lender pays the homeowner, who relinquishes equity. This event is for homeowners ages 62 and older. Presented by Joe Engle, president of LoanSmart Inc. To register for this Zoom event or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Weekly Lectures or call 626-795-4331. Mediterranean Diet – Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. The Mediterranean diet blends the basics of heart-healthy eating with the traditional flavors and cooking methods of the Europe’s Mediterranean region. Learn how the Mediterranean diet works and how it can boost your overall health. Presented by SCAN. To register for this Zoom event or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Weekly Lectures or call 626-795-4331. For more information about online activities and other programs and services of the Pasadena Senior Center during the 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 assistance to older adults in need. Masks are required inside the building, and social distancing is maintained. |
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