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, but registration can also be completed over the phone at (909) 399-5488 or at the Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave.

The Senior Program is excited to announce that congregate dining will soon return to the Blaisdell Community Center! Meal service will resume at Blaisdell, which is located at 440 S. College Avenue, on Monday, July 18. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday at 12:00 p.m. Reservations will now be required to dine at the site, which will have indoor and outdoor seating options, in order to ensure adequate spacing between diners and quality service. For more questions, contact the Joslyn Center at (909) 399-5488 or JoslynCenter@ci.claremont.ca.us. We hope to see you there!

Are you interested in serving the senior community in a fun, fast-paced environment? The Senior Program needs dedicated volunteers to help serve lunch to seniors at the Joslyn and Blaisdell Community Centers. Volunteer assistance will be needed for serving lunch, washing dishes, and light cleaning after lunch service is finished. Most of all, we are seeking volunteers who will make our patrons feel welcome and cared for! Lunch is served five days a week at 11:30 a.m. at Joslyn and noon at Blaisdell (starting July 18). If you are able to volunteer at least one day a week for a couple of hours, call the Joslyn Center at (909) 399-5488 or email us at JoslynCenter@ci.claremont.ca.us to find out how you can help! Volunteers must be ages 16+.

For the past several years, Mike Johnston has been an enthusiastic and dedicated member of the Claremont Senior Computer Club. In particular, he has been an ardent advocate for efforts to improve seniors' competency and comfort with their mobile devices. During the school year, Mike can be seen attending every Teen Techies workshop, a monthly offering in collaboration with the City of Claremont's Youth Program at Claremont High School, encouraging his peers to utilize this helpful offering. Prior to the pandemic, Mike was also instrumental in the CSCC subgroup Smarter Seniors with Cell Phones, a biweekly peer-led tech support lab that offered help with all cell phones, from flip phones to the newest iPhone. In all, Mike can be considered the mouthpiece of the Computer Club who is sure to spread the word about their workshops, ensuring that as many seniors as possible take full advantage of the tech support that is available through our program. We thank Mike for being a dedicated volunteer and cheerleader for the Claremont Senior Program!

Intermediate Line Dance (some line dance experience required)

The monthly senior food bank, hosted by the Senior Program in collaboration with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, returns to Larkin Park this summer! Adults 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.

The Bereavement Support Group hosted by VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California is once again meeting at the Joslyn Center each Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Experienced and trained facilitators lead this free group to offer support, education, and a chance to connect with others who have lost a loved one. The Bereavement Support Group exists to provide hope and comfort in the grief journey through the experience of a supportive community that gives space and time to process feelings of loss to bring healing.

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.

Join Tri City Mental Health in a discussion about the mental health and well-being of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) as well as other historically marginalized populations, including LGBTQ+. Spanish translation will be provided. For more information, please email the coordinator, Andrea Espinosa, at aespinosa@tricitymhs.org.

Qualifying homes in Southern California and across the nation can now get internet at no more than $30 a month through the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Follow the link below to see if you qualify and to apply! If you have any questions or face barriers applying, you can contact the program’s help center at (877) 384-2575.

With Covid cases back on the rise, we wanted to share some helpful information and resources to help keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe.

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:

Blaisdell Community Center