April 24, 2025

BCHD Board OKs Center for Health & Fitness Lease

for New Location - Remaining on BCHD Campus 

Last night, the Beach Cities Health District Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion for the Center for Health & Fitness to sign a lease agreement to move the fitness center from the 514 N. Prospect Ave. building – which is slated to be demolished in early 2027 – to the 510 N. Prospect Ave. building, which has an expected lifespan through 2055.

This will keep the fitness center on the BCHD Campus, requires just one move of CHF (a prior plan included two moves), and keeps the facility near its current location, which has more than 3,000 members.

Current plans call for the relocation to take place by early 2027.

Other highlights from Wednesday's Board of Directors meeting:

• With approval of the new lease, the 510 N. Prospect Ave. building will be part of the Healthy Living Campus project, a positive outcome for neighbors on Diamond Street, who had concerns over the loss of green space and impending construction adjacent to their properties.

• BCHD plans to open an RFP (Request for Proposals) process to receive new ideas and strategies to implement health-related elements as part of the Healthy Living Campus. Potential components include Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, Medical Office Space, Urgent Care facilities, and more. Community outreach about the RFP process and Healthy Living Campus planning continues tomorrow morning at our Strategic Development Half-Day meeting at AdventurePlex, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. (For more information about the Half-Day, click here.)

• Wednesday evening, the BCHD Board of Directors was presented with a feasibility study regarding the potential inclusion of Affordable Housing as part of the Healthy Living Campus. No action was taken, and the Board recommended studying an intergenerational (i.e., families, young professionals, older adults, retirees, etc.) approach for possible housing on the Campus.

• An established PACE Provider (Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is close to completing lease negotiations to open a facility in the 510 N. Prospect Ave. building. This will bring a “one-stop shop” for income-qualified older adults in the South Bay, and may be an ideal complement to affordable senior housing – if that is a component of the Healthy Living Campus.

• allcove Beach Cities continues working to raise capital for a permanent home for the youth center, which could be located at the lot at Beryl Street and Flagler Lane (the NE corner of the BCHD Campus). If funds are not raised, BCHD is considering placing allcove at the AdventurePlex location in Manhattan Beach. Fundraising efforts to date have generated approximately 56% of the required funding for construction. 

Hope grows for allcove Beach Cities when we give.  

With your help, we’re building a space that offers mental health services, family support, and life skills to South Bay young people. Every dollar contributes to a space where young people can find support and connection.   

Give today. https://www.bchd.org/give 

Summer Camp Registration is now open! 

Summer is quickly approaching, and we've got summer camp covered. At AdventurePlex Campers explore new interests and stay active with our innovative programming. Fun is guaranteed with daily themes and activities including arts and crafts, music appreciation, age-appropriate physical skills-building activities, and cooperative and imaginative games. 

AdventurePlex was just voted “Best Kids Indoor Play Facility” in the Easy Reader’s Best of the Beach poll! 

Seasonal and day camps run from 8 a.m. to 

4 p.m. Extra hours: 7 - 8 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT New camp rates starting June 16, 2025: 

Seasonal & Summer Camp 

• Beach Cities Resident Rates: 
• Daily rate - $57 per day 
• Daily rate with extended care 7 - 8 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. 
• $77 per day 
• Non-Resident Rates: 
• Daily rate - $63 per day 
• Daily rate with extended care 7 - 8 a.m. and 4 - 6 p.m. 
• $85 per day 

Space is limited and we will sell out! Enroll Today! 

Save the Date: National Senior Health & Fitness Week 

National Senior Health & Fitness Week is coming up—the nation’s largest wellness event for older adults, celebrated every year during the last week in May! Join CHF May 27 - 30 for health-focused activities to keep you moving and feeling your best. 

Complete our Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey 

This initiative aims to identify and reduce the impacts of natural hazards—such as flooding, wildfires, and earthquakes—that can affect our homes, businesses, and overall safety. 

If you live or work in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach, you are invited to take a brief survey that will directly inform the development of our LHMP, and ensure that we build a safer, smarter community for all. 

The survey should take less than five minutes to complete. The last day to complete the survey is May 2, 2025.

Join us at Bollywood Zaika!

Blue Zones Project's quarterly Social Hour is an opportunity to experience good company and practice some of Blue Zones Project’s Power 9 Principles of Longevity, including Down Shift and Positive Pack, at a Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurant. 

This month, join us at Bollywood Zaika for plenty of opportunities to connect as well as an array of healthy and delicious dishes to order from. 

We hope you and your loved ones can join us for a great evening! 

Wednesday, May 14 

4 - 6 p.m. 

Bollywood Zaika 

633 N. Pacific Coast Hwy. 

Redondo Beach, CA 90277 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jackie Uy (Jackie.Uy@bchd.org). 

Moai Social Event:

Wilderness Walk 

Join us for a mindful walk in nature to bolster your mental health and happiness! 

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are partnering with South Bay Parkland Conservancy to highlight the health benefits of nature by inviting community members to embark on a Wilderness Walk!

Meet us at 10:15 a.m. when the park opens to nourish your connection with your neighbors and your community. Your participation can reduce stress, diminish feelings of loneliness and increase your well-being. Space is limited! 

Thursday, May 15

10:15 - 11:00 a.m.

Hopkins Wilderness Park  

1102 Camino Real 

Redondo Beach, CA 90277 

Mindful Connections Wellness Workshops 

Mindful Connections is the go-to place for you to gain valuable insight and practical tools to help shift your mindset and improve your quality of life. Workshops will cover topics such as taking control of stress, goals, physical health and more.  

By completing this registration form once, you are welcome to attend one or multiple sessions. We ask that all participants be age 18 and older to receive services at South Bay Adult School. Once registered, you will receive email reminders for each session. 

This 7-week series will take place every Tuesday from 12 – 1:30 p.m. until May 27, 2025 with a different topic each week: 

• Build Social Connections

• Take Control of Stress

• Introduction to Mental Health First Aid

• Awareness of What We Consume

• Practice Self-Care, Gratitude and Mindfulness 

• Zumba Fitness Class and Celebration

South Bay Adult School 

3401 Inglewood Avenue  

Redondo Beach, CA

Room 10 and adjacent patio 

Sessions will not be available online or recorded. 

Screenagers: Elementary School Edition 

Join us for a free movie screening of “Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition.” The new version of the original Screenagers movie addresses issues that elementary school-aged kids, parents and educators are facing – smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures and exposure too young.

This screening and discussion are intended for parents and caregivers to learn about existing research around these topics and potential solutions to these and other challenges to address and support mental well-being in the digital age. South Bay parents and caregivers are welcome to attend any event date. Free childcare is offered by AdventurePlex staff. Find more information on the registration form. More showings will occur during the 2024-25 school year. 

Tuesday, April 29

5:30 – 7 p.m. 

Meadows Elementary School 

1200 N. Meadows Ave., Manhattan Beach

Tuesday, May 13

5:30 – 7 p.m. 

Hermosa View School 

1800 Prospect Ave., Hermosa Beach

Social Hour with a Beach Cities Health District Social Worker 

If you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about BCHD or share and learn ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard. 

1st and 3rd Tuesdays (Virtual)

(May 6 & 20) 

10 – 11 a.m. 

Zoom Link: https://bchd-org.zoom.us/j/87651635014 

2nd Mondays (In-person)

(May 12) 

2 – 3 p.m. 

Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, Sunset Room

1601 N. Valley Dr. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 

Virtual Mindfulness Drop-In

Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. The guided session will be led by a trained BCHD instructor.

First Wednesday of the Month

(May 7)

4 – 4:30 p.m.

Mental Health First Aid Training  

BCHD will host Mental Health First Aid trainings from the National Council for Mental Health. Similar to how CPR training teaches individuals how to respond to medical emergencies, Mental Health First Aid teaches how to provide support to people experiencing mental health challenges. 

At this training, you'll learn how to assess risk factors, provide initial support and connect individuals to professional resources, when needed.    

Friday, May 9

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

514 N. Prospect Ave. 

Redondo Beach, CA 

Lower Level, Beach Cities Room 

Virtual Families Connected Parent Chat 

The Families Connected Parent Chat is a free monthly support group open to all South Bay parents and caregivers. Provided in partnership between BCHD, South Bay Families Connected and Thelma McMillen Center, the Parent Chat offers its participants a confidential and supportive space to share their parenting challenges and successes. Please note that the Parent Chat is not a therapeutic program, but rather a peer-to-peer support group with educational guidance from a mental health professional 

Second Tuesday of the Month 

(May 13) 

10 - 11 a.m. 

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87374623578 

Virtual Happiness Chat 

This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness!  

Second Tuesday of the Month 

(May 13)  

12:30 – 1 p.m. 

Dementia Caregiver Support Groups

Caring for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming and stressful. Our support groups offer a safe space to address the challenges that come with caring for someone, find support amongst peers who share similar experiences and openly express your feelings around being a caregiver. 

MANHATTAN BEACH -  please join us Tuesdays (May 13 & 27) at 1:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Facilitated by Beach Cities Health District's Social Workers in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Manhattan Beach Older Adults Program. 

REDONDO BEACH - Please join us Monday, May 19 at 2 p.m. in the cafe at 514 N. Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, 90277. Facilitated by Beach Cities Health District’s Care Managers Joy Schmidt, LCSW and Rudy Diaz, ASW. In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. 

Hybrid Board of Directors Meeting



Residents are encouraged to attend BCHD Board Meetings either via Zoom or at 514 N. Prospect Avenue on the fourth Wednesday of the month (except Aug. and Dec.). Details about the meeting and agenda can be found online. Residents are encouraged to attend board meetings and may also contact board members directly with questions or comments.    

Wednesday, May 28

5 p.m. - Study Session

6:30 p.m. - Board Meeting

Beach Cities Health District

514 N. Prospect Ave.

Redondo Beach, CA

Lower Level, Beach Cities Room

allcove Beach Cities

allcove is a place for young people (ages 12-25) to take a moment of pause and access a range of services that include:

• Mental health
• Physical health
• Substance use
• Peer support
• Family support
• Supported education and employment

Center for Health & Fitness

Our comprehensive fitness center in Redondo Beach is one of two fitness facilities in California certified by the Medical Fitness Association!

• Cycling, Zumba, yoga, Pilates, strength & other exercise classes
• Online exercise classes
• Classes for older adults
• Programs for chronic conditions
• Access to trainers
• Massage
• Nutrition consultation
• Access to state-of-the-art gym equipment