Members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., are invited to free events and activities for anyone 50 and older throughout March.
Registration for Zoom activities and most onsite events is required by visiting www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and clicking on Activities & Events, Lectures & Classes or Resources. Everyone who registers for Zoom events will receive an email link for joining each activity online. Most Zoom events are recorded and televised on the Pasadena Senior Center YouTube channel. Extended Pasadena Senior Center Hours – Beginning Monday, Mar. 6, extended Pasadena Senior Center hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 626-795-4331. Is Your Estate Plan up to Date? – Thursday, Mar. 16, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. How long has it been since you updated your estate plan? If it’s not kept up to date, it could be costly to your loved ones. Joe Engle, an attorney who specializes in leading people through the estate planning process with care, will explain how to avoid the state’s default plan, make your wishes known and take care of your loved ones. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Workshops or call 626-795-4331. Health Fair and Fresh Produce Distribution – Friday, Mar. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center (while supplies last). Health fair services indoors will include blood pressure and glucose testing, hearing tests, updates in Medicare health plans, resources and more. Preassembled bags of fresh, nutritious vegetables will be distributed on the patio while supplies last courtesy of Order of Malta Mobile Ministries. Everyone is encouraged to bring a bag or personal pull-behind cart to transport the produce home. Registration is not required. For more information, call 626-795-4331. Keep Pets Safe, Loved and Well Cared For – Thursday, Mar. 23, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The special bond between older adults and their pets can help keep moods boosted and brains healthy. Learn about the health benefits of having a pet as a companion, resources for keeping pets safe, love and cared for and what to consider before adopting or fostering a pet. Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. To register or for information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331. Mediation and Dispute Resolution – Thursday, Mar. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Learn how to resolve conflicts with the help of a trained mediator, including property ownership, landlord/tenant disputes, workplace/employment issues, family disagreements and more. Presented by Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution. To make an appointment, call 626-795-4331. Cultural Thursday: Let’s Enjoy Poetry – Thursday, Mar. 23, at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Award-winning poet Lorraine Walker Williams will read from and discuss her latest collection “Audience of One.” Williams is the author of six books of poetry, and her works have been called “heart rendering, tender and truthful.” To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Special Events, then Cultural Thursdays. Stay Active the SAFE Way – Wednesday, Mar. 29, at 9:30 via Zoom. Participation in sports, fitness programs and other athletics can increase health and wellness in older adults. Students and faculty from Cal State Northridge’s Department of Physical Therapy will inform participants about the Senior Athletes Fitness Exam (SAFE), which tests cardiovascular and muscular fitness, flexibility and balance, and provides guidance on how to stay active and improve athletic performance as well as overall health. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331. My Gift to You: The Importance of Planning Ahead – Thursday, Mar. 30, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Life is a cycle with a beginning and an end. What to do when a loved one passes away is a difficult topic to discuss, and most families spend very little time talking about it. This can cause them to be completely unprepared and overwhelmed by all the details that must be handled when the time comes. A representative from Forest Lawn will explain the responsibilities of survivors and how you and your loved ones can plan ahead to maneuver through this emotional and financial experience. To register or for more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures, or call 626-795-4331. In addition to online classes, onsite events and other activities, members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center are encouraged to visit the website regularly for a quarterly online magazine, free food delivery for older adults in need, COVID updates specifically for older adults and more. The center is an independent, donor-supported nonprofit organization that has served older adults for more than 60 years. Beginning Monday, Mar. 6, extended spring and summer hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Rooms are sanitized after each use. Masks are optional. |
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