Your source for Claremont Senior Program news, activities, and events! | |
On August 29th, the Claremont Senior Program hosted the "Afternoon at the Opera" event! Participants were treated to a captivating opera performance by the Vineyard Touring Opera Company, while also enjoying a delightful selection of hors d'oeuvres. It was a memorable afternoon for everyone involved! | |
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
- Document Shredding Day
- Fall Vaccine Clinic
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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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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Alexander Hughes Community Center
(1700 Danbury Rd - South Parking Lot)
$20 minimum suggested donation
Safely dispose of sensitive documents and financial records without fear of identity theft. Assist the Claremont Senior Program in purchasing outdoor game supplies, so that older adults can enjoy active recreation in our park!
Last shredding is taken promptly at 12:00 p.m.
Service will be first come, first served.
Sponsored by: Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services.
Shredding Day Tips:
- Please do not bring your documents in boxes. We encourage large bags instead.
- The shredder accepts staples and folders, but cannot process binders.
- Limit per person is equivalent to three large trash bags.
- Tax records should be kept five to seven years. Check with your CPA.
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Mondays, Starting September 9, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Joslyn Center
Pre-registration required
Chess for Fun! is a new chess group that will meet Mondays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. starting September 9 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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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.
- Written or verbal 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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Chair Yoga and Mindfulness - New Meeting Time! |
Thursdays
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$5 fee per class
Drop-in
Enjoy mindful stretching while practicing mindfulness in this drop-in class. This gentle yoga practice takes place while seated to help build strength, increase range of motion, and calm the nervous system. Designed for individuals who have limited mobility and are looking to stay active or are looking for a soothing yoga practice.
Instructor: Victoria Collett
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AARP Smart Driver - Two-Day Course | |
Monday, September 16, 2024 &
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Alexander Hughes Community Center
(1700 Danbury Rd)
$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. 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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Tierra Del Sol Workshops - New Time! | |
Wednesdays, September 11 & September 25, 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.
Deer Painting Workshop
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Self-Portrait Watercolor Painting Workshop
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
*A $10 materials fee (cash or check) is due to the instructor at the start of the workshop.
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September 26 & 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: Did You Hear About the Morgans?, 2009, PG-13
- Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
New Yorkers Paul (Hugh Grant) and Meryl (Sarah Jessica Parker) Morgan seem to have it all -- except that their marriage is crumbling around them. But their romantic woes are small compared to the trouble they find themselves in after witnessing a murder. To protect them from an assassin, federal agents whisk away Paul and Meryl to a small town in Wyoming, where their marriage will crash and burn, or their passion will reignite.
Blaisdell Community Center
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Showing: Hachi: A Dog's Tale, 2009, G
- Friday, September 27, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.
Young Ronnie reveals to his classmates that his personal hero is a dog named Hachi. Ribbed by his fellow pupils, Ronnie goes on to tell the remarkable story of his grandfather's (Richard Gere) friendship with the dog. This remarkable tale is based on a true story about a real Japanese Akita dog named Hachiko.
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LA Regional Senior Food Bank | |
September 12, 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 - Memory Care Center | |
Open Mondays - Fridays
from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(909) 621-9900
The "AgingNext Memory Care Center" serves as a safe, loving environment for older adults with memory impairment. All participants receive individualized and group attention, socialization and peer support. Caregivers can take a break knowing their loved ones are well taken care of. Whether you need someone to care for your loved one with memory impairment for an entire day or a half day, the memory care experts are there to help.
Daily activities include, but are not limited to:
- Current events with discussion groups
- Mental stimulation games
- Daily exercises
- Gardening Projects
- Daily doses of nostalgia
- Holiday and birthday celebrations
- Shared meals and snacks
- Pet visits
- Community outings (Extra fee may be required)

Who is eligible? Seniors aging at home who:
- Are living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease
- Can no longer structure their own daily activities
- Are socially isolated and would benefit from companionship
- Cannot be safely left alone at home
For more information, please call AgingNext at 909-621-9900 or click the button below to visit their website.
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Community Centers Serving Individuals 55+ | |
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 | | | | |