Your source for Claremont Senior Program news, activities, and events! | |
Programs are intended for individuals age 55+. All activities take place at the Joslyn Center unless otherwise noted. Online registration for most activities is available or by visiting in-person at the Joslyn Center. | |
Participants had a great time at our recent Winter Social! Thank you Kiwanis Club of Claremont, Claremont Gerontology Association, and Scripps College students for contributing to a festive and fun afternoon. | |
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Winter/Spring 2023 Recreation Brochure - Now Live!
Winter/Spring registration is here! As we turn over a new leaf and leave fall behind, now is the time to register for Winter/Spring classes and activities offered through Claremont Human Services. Senior Program activities can be found on pages 22-32 in the virtual brochure, which can be viewed by clicking the button below.
Explore one of these new activities in the new year!
New Registration Policy
Effective immediately, registration for classes, activities, and events will be accepted online or in-person at the Joslyn Center. Phone registrations will no longer be accepted, unless it is for enrollment into an interest list or waitlist. This does not apply to drop-in activities that do not require pre-registration.
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Joslyn and Blaisdell Center Closure Dates
Monday, December 26 - Friday, December 30, 2022: Next week, the Joslyn Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for the Elderly Nutrition Program only—there will be no other classes, activities, or services during this time. Blaisdell Community Center will be closed during this time.
Joslyn & Blaisdell Community Centers will resume regular hours and operations on Monday, January 2, 2023. Happy Holidays from the Claremont Senior Program!
Monday, January 16, 2023: Both Joslyn Center and Blaisdell Community Center will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Holiday Cheer from the Community | |
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Senior Program participants received lots of holiday cheer this week from various members of the community! Students from the TRACKS After School Center at El Roble Intermediate created gift baskets for a few lucky seniors; National Honor Society students from Claremont High decorated and hung dozens of ornaments at the Joslyn Center; and a donation from a community member allowed Nutrition Program staff to host a hot cocoa bar for diners at both Joslyn and Blaisdell Community Centers. We thank our community for their support and we wish everyone a love-filled holiday season!
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AARP Tax Aide– Appointments Available Soon! | |
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Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Joslyn Center Annex
Free; appointment required
Trained volunteers from AARP Tax Aide will be available to provide assistance to taxpayers with low to moderate income. Services will be offered by appointment at the Joslyn Center on Thursdays at the Joslyn Center beginning in February and up until mid-April.
New this tax season: Taxpayers will now be able to make their appointments for tax prep services at the Joslyn Center online! Starting in mid-January, appointments will be live on the AARP Tax Aide website so that booking your appointment will be easier than ever. Joslyn Center staff will assist those unable to book appointments online.
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Free Senior Center Dress Rehearsal at LA Opera – join interest list by January 19! | |
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Thursday, February 2, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Alexander Hughes Community Center (1700 Danbury Rd.)
The City of Claremont has been selected to participate in the FREE Senior Dress Rehearsal Day at the LA Opera! On Thursday, February 2 at 2:00 p.m., a few lucky guests will experience the final dress rehearsal of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles.
Tickets are limited, so enrollment will be conducted by lottery from an interest list. Adults age 65+ are invited to add their names to the LA Opera interest list by Thursday, January 19 at 5:00 p.m., either online or in-person at the Joslyn Center. Free transportation will be provided to and from the LA Opera from the Alexander Hughes Community Center courtesy of Supervisor Kathryn Barger. No more than two entries per household, please. Registered attendees are invited to bring a brown bag meal or money for concessions.
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Beginning & Intermediate Line Dance | |
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Wednesdays, January 4- February 22, 2023
9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. (Beginning)
10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Intermediate)
$50 resident/$55 non-resident
8 classes
Stay happy and healthy through dance! Learn official international line dances, and have fun improving your coordination, posture, motor memory, and dance skills in this class. Most of all, enjoy dancing with others! Some line dance experience is required for the Intermediate class. Participants are asked to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Instructor: Selina Chi.
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Current Events Discussion Group - NEW! | |
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Mondays ongoing starting January 2, 2023
1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Free
Meet weekly with friends old and new to discuss world, national, and local events. Have fun sharing ideas, staying up to date on the news, and having thought-provoking conversations! Sources will include newspapers, magazines, and digital media. This is a drop-in social group - no preregistration is required.
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Monthly Puzzle Exchange - NEW! | |
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1st Thursdays starting January 5, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free
Gather with like-minded people who share a love of puzzles! Everyone is invited to bring any puzzle in good condition that they are ready to part with and take home any puzzle they want. You do not need to bring a puzzle to “shop” the swap! Please take home any leftover puzzles, and do not bring any other items. No pre-registration or fees required to participate.
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2nd & 4th Fridays starting January 26, 2023
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Free
Active older adults are invited to move and groove in a fun and welcoming environment. Explore a new type of dance or genre each session, ranging from Bollywood, Zumba, hip hop, jazz, and more. Follow along with demonstrations from the instructors, who are experienced dancers and volunteers from the Claremont Colleges, to learn simple dance routines. The goal of the Dance Club is to bring joy, inspire movement, and develop a community! Participants are asked to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. This activity is FREE, but pre-registration is required.
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Tierra Del Sol Art Workshops | |
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2nd & 4th Wednesdays
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$10 materials fee*
Kandinsky Collage Workshop
Wednesday, January 11th, 2023
Durer Owl Watercolor & Monogram Workshop
Wednesday, January 25th, 2023
Explore your creativity and different art techniques in these fun, one-day workshops! Both experienced and first-time artists are invited to participate in these enriching, inclusive activities. You will be provided with art materials, a demonstration by experienced art educators, and step-by-step guidance throughout the process. These workshops are provided by the Tierra del Sol Foundation, an organization providing people with disabilities pathways to employment, education, and the arts.
*A $10 materials fee (cash or check) is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop. Pre-registration is required.
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1st & 3rd Tuesdays, January 3 to May 16, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
10 classes
Free
Whether you are looking for ways to develop your observational skills, find a vehicle for artistic expression, or experience a more personal connection with nature, this class will guide you with friendly instruction and practice sessions that will help you become a proficient nature journaler. All levels of experience and interest are welcome! Participants are asked to bring a blank sketchbook (5"x8" or larger), a pencil, a waterproof pen, and watercolor paints or colored pencils (optional). Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Pat Kuenning.
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iPhone Photography for Beginners | |
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Friday, February 3, 2023
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free
Learn all of the “hacks” for shooting and editing great photos on your iPhone! You will also have the opportunity to have hands-on practice and receive take-home brochures. This one-day workshop is intended for users of any generation of iPhone. Presented by Girl Scouts as part of their Gold Award Project. Pre-registration is required.
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The Joslyn and Blaisdell Community Centers screen monthly matinee movies following lunch service; come enjoy FREE popcorn and a movie!
Joslyn Center
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Showing: Respect (2021) PG-13
- Friday, January 13, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin (Jennifer Hudson)'s career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
Blaisdell Community Center
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Showing: Falling for Figaro (2020) NR
- Friday, January 27, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
A brilliant young fund manager (Danielle MacDonald) leaves her unfulfilling job and long-term boyfriend to chase her lifelong dream of becoming an opera singer in the Scottish Highlands.
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AARP Smart Driver - Two-Day Course | |
Wednesday, January 11 & Thursday, January 12
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Alexander Hughes Community Center
(1700 Danbury Road)
$20/$25*
This classroom-based defensive driving course is designed for persons 50 and older who are seeking to sharpen their driving skills. After eight hours of instruction, a DMV certificate will be issued entitling participants to a discount on their automobile insurance. *Materials fee: $25 ($20 for AARP members) in cash or check due to the instructor on the first day of class.
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Cupid & Cupcakes Dance - Save the Date! | |
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Friday, February 10, 2023
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Blaisdell Community Center
$10
Celebrate Valentine's Day with your pals, partners, and peers! Enjoy an evening of dancing, refreshments, and fun. Pre-registration is required.
More details to come!
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LA Regional Senior Food Bank | |
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Larkin Park
FREE
The monthly senior food bank, hosted by the Senior Program in collaboration with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, returns to Larkin Park on January 18. LA County residents ages 60+ are invited to participate in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, which provides a free food kit once a month to seniors who meet income guidelines. The food kits are prepared with specific nutritional needs in mind, such as meats, canned fruits and vegetables, dry milk, cereals, and more! Identification with date of birth is required. For more info, please call (323) 234-3030.
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Monday through Friday
11:30 a.m. at Joslyn; noon at Blaisdell
$2 suggested donation*
Join us for a hot meal, social activities, music, and various recreational happenings Monday through Friday. Lunch is served at the Blaisdell Community Center (440 S. College Ave.) at 12:00 p.m. and the Joslyn Center (660 N. Mountain Ave.) at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required. This program is funded, in part, by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging. *Meals are a suggested donation of $2 for adults 60+.
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Support the Claremont Senior Program Every Time You Shop Amazon! | |
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Funds from the Claremont Senior Foundation, Inc. enhance the programs, services, and facilities that enrich the lives of the seniors in our community. A portion (0.5%) of what you spend on Amazon.com can be designated to support these programs:
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Senior Community Service Employment Program | |
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SER Jobs for Progress is currently accepting individuals age 55+ into their Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). This program provides paid job training to older adults who are seeking to learn new job skills and re-enter the workforce. SCSEP is intended for low income older adults who are unemployed, looking for employment, and reside in Los Angeles County. To find out how to start training, call Marti Gutierrez of SER Jobs at (909) 636-0395.
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Community Centers Serving Individuals 55+ | |
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Joslyn Center
660 N. Mountain Ave.
(909) 399-5488
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Blaisdell Community Center
440 S. College Avenue
(909) 399-5367
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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