Your source for Claremont Senior Program news, activities, and events! | |
On October 22nd, the Claremont Senior Program partnered with LA County Public Health to administer free flu and Covid-19 vaccinations and free health giveaways for the community. | |
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Programs are intended for individuals age 55+. All activities take place at the Joslyn Center unless otherwise noted. Register for activities at the Joslyn Center or online.

Visit the Joslyn Center or click the button below to explore more of what our program has to offer, including our Nutrition Program, volunteer opportunities, resources from partner organizations, and more!
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The Claremont Recreation & Human Services Department's Activity Guide for the Fall 2024 season is available online. The Activity Guide is where you will discover new and returning classes, events, and activities for all ages that will be available to the community from September through December. Flip to page 6 to see the Senior Program section! Registration for Senior Program activities is available online or in-person at the Joslyn Center.
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Need to create an online account?

Check out our handy guide that provides step-by-step instructions for creating a user account and registering for activities through the City of Claremont. The activity registration website can be found here.
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Joslyn & Blaisdell Closure Dates | |
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Both Joslyn and Blaisdell Community Centers will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day, November 27 at 1pm (following meal service), and November 28-29 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
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AARP Smart Driver | One-Day Course | |
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Alexander Hughes Community Center
(1700 Danbury Rd)
Pre-registration is required
$20 for AARP members/$25 for non-members*
This classroom-based defensive driving course is designed for persons 50 and older who are seeking to sharpen their driving skills and who have previously completed the full two-day course. After five 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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Mondays
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Free; Drop-in
Chess for Fun! is a new chess group that meets Mondays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Center. Whether you have many years of experience or are just learning how to play, come connect with others over the game of chess.
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2nd & 4th Fridays
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free; Pre-registration is required
In this biweekly club, explore dance styles such as Zumba, Bollywood, Jazz, and Hip Hop in a casual, fun way. Join this class to de-stress, enjoy movement, and find joy in expression. This class also includes dance circles and playlists that are inspired by the participants themselves for maximum fun! Instructors are Claremont College students with backgrounds in various dance styles.
Participants are asked to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Pre-registration is required, and ongoing sign-ups are welcome!
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Friday, November 15, 2024
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Blaisdell Community Center
(440 S. College Ave)
Free; Drop-in
Join the fun! This drop-in activity is hosted by members of the Claremont Gerontology Association.
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Overeaters Anonymous: Body Image | |
Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Fridays 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free; Drop-in
This 12 Step Program is in support of those who wish to stop eating compulsively.

The program offers physical, emotional and spiritual recovery. This specific group is focused on women's support, but all can receive literature, guidance, and local meeting lists upon request.
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Wednesdays,
October 30, 2024 - December 18, 2024
$57 Resident/ $62 Non-Resident
Pre-registration is required.
*This session has started, but registration spaces are still available.
Intermediate Line Dance
9:15 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
Beginning Line Dance
10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
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! Participants are asked to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. Some line dance experience is required for the intermediate class. Instructor: Selina Chi. Pre-registration is required.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$10 materials fee*
Pre-registration is required
Both experienced and first-time artists are invited to participate in these one-day workshops, where different art techniques and mediums are explored each session.
This series is provided by Tierra del Sol Foundation, an organization that provides people with disabilities pathways to employment, education, and the arts. Participants are provided with art materials, a demonstration by experienced arts educators, and step by step guidance throughout the process.
*A $10 materials fee (cash or check) is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
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Fridays
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free; Pre-registration is required.
Have fun learning easy tap routines to great music.
Instructor: Joanne Dinsmore.
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Thursdays
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free; Drop-in
Come play! Duplicate bridge is a type of contract bridge where players compete against each other using the same set of cards, under the same conditions, and in the same positions
There is no Duplicate Bridge on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
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Claremont Senior Computer Club | |
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Fridays
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Joslyn Center - Annex Building
Free; Drop-in
Volunteers are available to assist you with computer usage and other technological devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc.
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Fridays
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free; Drop-in
This is a drop-in social group dedicated to giving artists of all levels and mediums a space to create alongside each other. Come join!
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The Joslyn and Blaisdell Community Centers screen monthly movies following lunch service; come enjoy FREE popcorn and movie!
Joslyn Center
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Showing: Julie & Julia, 2009 PG-13
- Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
Frustrated with a soul-killing job, New Yorker Julie Powell (Amy Adams) embarks on a daring project: she vows to prepare all 524 recipes in Julia Childs' landmark cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." Intertwined with Julie's story is the true tale of how Julia Child (Meryl Streep) herself conquered French cuisine with passion, fearlessness, and plenty of butter.
Blaisdell Community Center
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Showing: Paint, 2023 PG-13
- Friday, November 22, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.
Carl Nargle, a local treasure with a soothing whisper of a voice, hosts his own painting show on Vermont public television. His art has attracted the attention of many women over the years, especially those who work at the station. However, when a new painter gets hired to revitalize the channel, Carl's own fears regarding his talents as an artist are brought to the forefront.
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AARP Tax Aide | Volunteers Needed | |
Tax season is just around the corner! If you would like to be a part of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide operations here at the Joslyn Center, please see the information below. | |
LA Regional Senior Food Bank | |
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November 14, 2024 (2nd Thursdays)
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, takes place on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Larkin Park. 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 to register. For more information, please call (323) 234-3030.
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Monday through Friday
Serving promptly at 11:30 a.m. at Joslyn
and 12:00 p.m. at Blaisdell
$2 suggested donation*
Join us for a hot meal, social activities, music, and various recreational happenings Monday through Friday. Lunch is served promptly at the Joslyn Center (660 N. Mountain Ave.) at 11:30 a.m. and at Blaisdell Community Center (440 S. College Ave.) at 12:00 p.m. First come, first served. No reservations required.
This program is funded, in part, by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging.
*A voluntary donation of $2 is suggested for adults 60+.
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Other Community Resources & Events | |
AgingNext - Movie Screening | |
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Starting at 1:30 p.m.
Laemmle Theatre
(450 W 2nd St)
*$10 fee; Pre-registration is required.
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AgingNext will be hosting a movie screening at the Laemmle Theatre. "Keys Bags Names Words" is a documentary film about hope in aging and dementia.
Interested parties can sign up on AgingNext's website. There is a $10 fee that includes the movie ticket, a drink and popcorn!
For more information about the screening or ticket purchase, please call 909-621-9900 or visit AgingNext's website by clicking the button below.
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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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Claremont Senior Program | (909) 399-5488 | joslyncenter@ci.claremont.ca.us | | | | |
