Your source for Claremont Senior Program news, activities, and events! | |
On September 25th, the Claremont Senior Program hosted its annual Shredding Day Event, which gave the community an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents. This fundraiser generated $3,500 in donations to purchase outdoor game equipment for older adults! | |
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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.
Fall 2024 Highlights:
- Bingo
- Fall Vaccine Clinic
- Holiday Party
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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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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Joslyn Center - Weinberger Wing
Ages 6 months and up
Free; Drop-in
Free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations will be available in partnership with the LA County Department of Public Health.
- Consent will be requested for those who are unable to consent themselves. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
- Insurance information will be requested, but is not required.
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To find more thorough vaccine information and frequently asked questions, please visit: http://vaccinatelacounty.com/
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Holiday Party - Save the Date! | |
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Historic Padua Hills Theatre (4467 Padua Ave)
Pre-registration is required
$11 non-refundable fee
Get into the holiday spirit! Festivities include a delicious meal, entertainment, a visit from Santa, and more.
The holiday party will be held at the Historic Padua Hills Theatre! We know this gorgeous location is out of the way for some, so we will be offering mass transportation from the Joslyn Center for those who need it. Space will be limited for this shared ride, so please indicate during enrollment if you will be using it to get to our event and if you have a mobility device.

*Pre-registration is required prior to Tuesday, November 26.
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Naturally Inspired Crafts | |
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Tuesdays, October 8, 22, & 29, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free; Pre-registration is required
Do you love nature and crafts? "Naturally Inspired Crafts" is a free four-week workshop focused on creating art motivated by the outdoors. Claremont College students will be leading a new craft every week including: tissue paper flowers, sun printing, plant pot decorating, and fall-themed cookie decorating with karaoke. Learn how to make these crafts at our student lead workshops and take home your nature inspired craft to enjoy at home! All crafts are while supplies last.
Oct 8 — Nature Walking and Sun Printing: Walk to gather items to imprint onto cyanotype paper using the sun (weather permitting).
Oct 22 — Pot Decorating and Planting: Paint your own pot for your new succulent.

Oct 29 — Fall Cookie Decorating and Karaoke: Come decorate fall themed cookies and enjoy karaoke with some new friends!

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October 18, 2024
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Blaisdell Community Center (440 S. College Ave)
Free; Drop-in
Come join the fun and play bingo with us! This drop-in activity is hosted by members of the Claremont Gerontology Association.
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Knitting with Care - New Start Time! | |
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Tuesdays
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free; Drop-in
Calling all knitting and crocheting enthusiasts! Use your knitting skills for a good cause with this group, “Knitting with Care,” which meets each Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Joslyn Center to work on knitting or crocheting projects that will benefit local nonprofits. Projects include blankets, scarves, hats, and gloves to benefit recipients in need. This season, finished projects will be given to those experiencing homelessness via Inland Valley Hope Partners and/or cancer patients undergoing treatment at Pomona Valley Hospital's Robert & Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center. Bring your needles, hook, and yarn, and join the fun! Individuals with projects for family and friends are welcome to join, as well.
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Wednesdays,
October 30, 2024 - December 18, 2024
$57 Resident/ $62 Non-Resident
Pre-registration is required.
Intermediate Line Dance
9:15 a.m.- 10:30 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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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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1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Free; Pre-registration is required
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 (5.5"x8.5" is recommended), a pencil, and a black waterproof pen. Watercolor pencils or small set of watercolor paints is optional. This group will meet on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month. No fee, pre-registration is required. Instructor: Pat Kuenning.
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2nd & 4th
Fridays
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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 will also include 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.
*No class will be held on 10/11/24
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Tuesdays
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Free; Pre-registration is requred
Learn stretching and light chair exercises that can help relieve arthritis pain and improve circulation and flexibility. Pre-registration is required.
Instructor: Joanne Dinsmore.
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Tierra Del Sol Workshops - New Time! | |
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Wednesdays, October 9 & October 23, 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.
Ghost Portrait with Mixed Mediums
October 9, 2024
During this workshop, participants will be creating a ghost portrait using colored pencils, oil pastels, and sharpie markers
Nostalgic Artwork with Watercolor
October 23, 2024
During this workshop, participants will be creating an original artwork that is based on a childhood item that brought them joy.
*A $10 materials fee (cash or check) is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
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Reading About Money - New Meeting Date for October | |
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free; Drop-in
The group typically meets on the first Thursday of each month. Participants read and discuss articles on specific finance topics, such as: investing in retirement; finding a fiduciary; important estate documents; online payment methods such as Zelle; evaluating a retirement community; and more! This group does not include speakers or professionals and is intended for the interested layperson.
*Prior to attending your first meeting, you may email JoslynCenter@ci.claremont.ca.us or call (909) 399-5488 to be added to the Reading about Money email list, so that the group leader can send you the month's reading materials ahead of the next meeting.
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War & Existentialism Book Club | |
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Friday, October 4, 2024
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Free; Drop-in
From the early 1900’s to post-WWII, from Voltaire to Joyce, this book club will explore existentialism, absurdism, war, the role of literature, and beautiful prose, among many other topics. This club will meet on the first Friday of each month to discuss the reading selection. The Claremont Gerontology Association, a group of dedicated volunteers from the Claremont Colleges, is excited to read good books and have great discussions with you!
Reading List for 2024:
October: On the Road by Jack Kerouac
November: Play It As It Lays by Joan Didion
December: The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
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Sundays
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Free; Drop-in
Come join a game of PĂ©tanque in the northeast area of Larkin Park at 3pm each Sunday with the Claremont PĂ©tanque Group. PĂ©tanque is a social outdoor game in which two opposing teams toss or roll a number of hollow steel balls as close as possible to a small wooden target ball. This activity is open to anyone 18+. Pre-registration is suggested.
All participants must sign an annual waiver, which can be found on the Claremont Petanque website or by visiting the Joslyn Center.
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October 24, 2024
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Youth Activity Center
(1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd.)
Free; Drop-in
Teen volunteers are available to help you understand and use mobile devices such as, but not limited to, smartphones, tablets and laptops. Stop by and receive free one-on-one tech tutoring on topics like apps, games, social media, and more from the generation that grew up with technology!
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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: Signs, 2002 (PG-13)
- Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
Everything that farmer Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) assumed about the world is changed when he discovers a message - an intricate pattern of circles and lines - carved into his crops. As he investigates the unfolding mystery, what he finds will forever alter the lives of his brother (Joaquin Phoenix) and children (Rory Culkin), (Abigail Breslin). A unique story that explores the mysterious real-life phenomena of crop signs and the effects they have on one man and his family.
Blaisdell Community Center
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Showing: The Witches, 2020 (PG)
- Friday, October 25, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.
In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans.
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*Attention: These films may contain scenes that could be considered scary or intense for some viewers. | |
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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October 10, 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 | |
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Open Mondays - Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2008 N Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 623-6131
Tri-City Mental Health was established in 1960 through a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement between the cities of Claremont, La Verne, and Pomona, to deliver mental health services to the residents of the three cities. Through this collaborative effort, Tri-City has been the designated mental health authority for local residents, serving children, youth, adults and older adults alike.

Tri-City understands the needs of consumers and their families and acknowledge their strengths and ability to contribute to the development of their path to recovery. They are committed to providing the highest quality and culturally inclusive behavioral health care treatment, prevention and education to help individuals maintain and improve their mental health.
For more information, please call Tri-City's Adult Services at (909) 623-6131 or click the button below to visit their website.
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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 | | | | |
