On September 24th, the Claremont Senior Program hosted the Fall Document Shredding Event, which gave the community an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents. This fundraiser generated $3,000 for our Emergency Funds!

October 2026

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 the Nutrition Program, volunteer opportunities, resources from partner organizations, and more!

Fall 2026 Activity Guide 

The Claremont Recreation & Human Services Department's Activity Guide for the Fall 2026 season is available online! The Activity Guide is where you will discover new and returning classes, events, and activities for all ages that are available to the community through November 2026. Flip to page 32 to see the Senior Program section! Registration for Senior Program activities is available online or in-person at the Joslyn Center.

Need instructions on how to make an online account to register for activities online? Click here.

The activity registration website can be found here.

Nutrition Program Announcement

The YWCA of San Gabriel Valley will observe Monday, October 12, 2026 as a holiday.

There will be no lunch served at the Joslyn Center, and the Blaisdell Community Center will be closed.

All other classes and activities will meet as usual at the Joslyn Center.

Health Fair: Save the Date!

The City of Claremont is pleased to announce the Claremont Senior Program Health Fair 2027, taking place on Thursday, January 28, 2027, from 9am to 12pm at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd., Claremont, CA 91711.

The Health Fair is designed to bring together healthcare providers, community organizations, local businesses, and wellness professionals to provide older adults with access to valuable resources, information, and services that support healthy aging and overall well-being.

The Claremont Senior Program invites healthcare providers, community organizations, businesses, and wellness professionals to participate as a vendor or sponsor for the event. Please visit ClaremontRec.com or contact the Joslyn Center at (909) 399-5488 for more information.

Pumpkin Carving & Decorating

Thursday

October 22, 2026

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

$15 for Residents / $20 for Non-Residents

Registration Required.

Join us at the Joslyn Center for a festive afternoon of pumpkin decorating. At this event, you will choose your own pumpkin and use carving tools to create a spooky masterpiece or decorate your pumpkin with a variety of no-carve supplies. Enjoy candy, seasonal refreshments, and a fun time with friends while celebrating the fall season.

Folk Music Class

Tuesdays

September 1, 2026 - December 15, 2026*

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Free

Registration is required.

If you are interested in playing and creating folk music, then this class is for you. In this class, participants use instruments that were used in the 19th century; acoustic instruments only. If you do not play an instrument, bring your voice to sing, or your hands to clap.

Beginner singers and players are welcome. The emphasis will be on singing and playing along with others; no solo performances.

*New students are welcome to join even though this session has already begun.

CALL Program Spring 2027 Interest List: Last Call

The Claremont Senior Program, in partnership with the Claremont Colleges, is excited to continue the CALL program (Claremont Avenues for Lifelong Learning) this spring! Discover opportunities to audit college courses in this program.

There are multiple steps that require interested parties to complete in a timely manner, such as signing up for the interest list, which will enter you into a lottery to determine registration day & time.

Important Details:

• This interest list is for the Spring 2027 semester.
• Registration for the interest list does not guarantee selection into the program.
• Lottery system is done at random; when you sign up does not factor into being chosen.
• Claremont Residents will be given priority registration
• A list of classes will be sent to all individuals on the interest list 1-2 weeks before the lottery.
• All class registration will be done online.
• Class preference is not guaranteed and could be full at participants' registration date & time.

It is vital that interested participants have regular access to a computer, internet access, a working email, and feel comfortable using technology for both registrations and to be successful in the program.

The last day to register for the interest list is October 13, 2026

Beginner's Tap Dance

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

September 8, 2026 - December 8, 2026*

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Free

Registration is required.

Have fun learning basic tap steps and easy tap routines. All levels welcome! Tap shoes are not required to participate.

*New students are welcome to join even though this session has already begun.

Continuing Line Dance

Wednesdays

October 7, 2026 - December 16, 2026*

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

$78 for Residents / $83 for Non-Residents

Registration is required.

*New students are welcome to join even though this session has already begun.

This is a continuing Line Dancing class. Learn the latest line dances as well as old country favorites. Because this a continuing class, students that have taken this class will have a repertoire of dances they have already learned. Each week, two brand new dances will be taught and dances taught in previous sessions will be reviewed before dancing. Steps in the class, such as jumps and turns, are modified as needed. Participants are asked to wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.

Instructor: Selina Chi.

All fees must be paid prior to joining a class. Transactions paid with a credit card will require a processing fee.

No class sessions on 11/11 or 11/25.

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.

Movie Matinee

The Joslyn and Blaisdell Centers screens monthly movies following lunch service; come enjoy FREE popcorn and a movie!

Blaisdell Center 

• Showing: Hocus Pocus, 1993 (PG), 1h 36m
• Friday, October 23, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

Lunch is Served

Monday through Friday

Served promptly at 11:30 a.m. at Joslyn

and 12:00 p.m. at Blaisdell

$3 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 the Blaisdell Community Center (440 S. College Ave.) at 12:00 p.m. First come, first served. No reservations required.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE:

The YWCA of San Gabriel Valley will observe Monday, October 12, 2026 as a holiday. There will be no lunch served at the Joslyn Center, and the Blaisdell Community Center will be closed. All other classes and activities will meet as usual at the Joslyn Center.

This program is funded, in part, by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging.

*A voluntary donation of $3 is suggested for adults 60+.

Provided by our partners at the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley: (626) 960-2995

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.