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The City of Whittier Community Services Department cordially welcomes you to participate at the Whittier Senior Citizens Center. We are proud to present a comprehensive program of human services and recreation activities for the mature adult, 55 years of age and older. This facility is a multi-purpose senior center open seven days a week for socialization and drop-in programs as well as a scheduled program of educational classes, special events, cultural activities, lectures, health screenings, exercise programs, volunteer opportunities and much more. Membership in the Center is just $3 per year for residents and $8 for non-residents. Benefits include a membership I.D. card, some mailings and discounts for special events, dances, etc.
At both the Whittier Senior Center and Parnell Senior Center, recreation/instruction classes are held weekly in various art media (oils, watercolor, stained glass and quilting) line dance and ballroom dance, chair fitness and walking tours. Educational classes, discussion groups, lectures and film series are held regularly. Drop-in activities include card playing, billiards, TV, exercise bike, reading, etc. Social activities, dances and special events, holiday parties and entertainment are also on the calendar. Pick up a free monthly newsletter at the Centers for the current schedule of activities, or call (562) 464-3370 for Whittier Senior Center and (562) 464-3350 for Parnell Community and Senior Center.
| WHITTIER
DIAL-A-RIDE CARDS $5 for 10 rides, $10 for 20 rides. Proof of age required. |
DISABLED
AMERICAN VETS MEETING 3rd Saturday every 3 months 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Whittier Senior Center |
| WOODWORKERS
OF WHITTIER The Woodworkers of Whittier (WOW) cordially invites all seniors to the wood toy block painting project, under the supervision of coordinator Joe Carrillo. Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
AMERICAN
LEGION POST 51 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30 p.m. at Whittier Senior Center |
| SASSFA
NUTRITION PROGRAM Meals, programs and social activities, case management, friendly visits at Whittier Senior Center |
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| DOLL
PROJECT The Doll Project is accepting donations of fabric, dolls and stuffed animals for their workshops that are held Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stop by, say hello and put your sewing skills to work by helping to restore some of the items for Whittier area children. Thursday, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at Whittier Senior Center. |
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LEGAL COUNSELING 1st Tuesdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Whittier Senior Center (By Appointment Only). Call 562-464-3370 |
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FITNESS Feel like you need to work on your upper body strength but don't have the energy? Have you tried everything but lose focus? Well, we have the solution for you. Chair fitness is an aerobic work out in a chair, which gives great results.Class schedule is every M-W-F 9:00 - 9:45a.m. Class is free, just be prepared to break a sweat! Provided at both Parnell Park and the Uptown Senior Centers. |
WEEKLY
FLICKS Come and watch some great movies on the big screen TV at 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday at Parnell Senior Center, and Thursday/Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Uptown Center. Call the Senior Center for monthly movie listings or check online @ Senior Moments. |
| HEARING
AID CHECK On the 2nd Thursday of the month from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. at the Whittier Senior Center (By Appointment Only). Check up includes battery door replacement, whistling check and other on-site repairs. Courtesy of Dr. Davis & Lori Hallett, MA (off-site repair at your cost). |
TAI
CHI Explore the ancient Chinese form of coordinated body movements, focusing on the circulation of internal energy "chi" at the Whittier Senior Center and Parnell Senior Center. Become revitalized, relaxed, tolerant, self-confident, stronger and healthier in both mind and body. Classes will be held at the Senior Center on Tuesdays. The session is 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. There is also a class on Thursdays from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Classes are $3.00 per class. |
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THE WALKING GROUP The Walking Group meets Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Whittier Senior Center (unless otherwise noted) as they visit local sites or utilize public transportation. The walkers are a self-directed group. Call (562) 464-3370 for monthly locations. |
CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP 1st Thursday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Caregivers support provided by SASSFA 2nd Friday of the month 9-11 a.m. Grief support sponsored by Intercommunity Counseling Center. |
| DINNER
AND A SHOW Come enjoy a night out. Tired of eating the same old thing and eating alone? Let's have dinner, great conversation and a movie with your friends on the go. We meet every 4th Monday of the month at Whittier Senior Center and 4th Tuesday of the month at Parnell Senior Center- check the center for monthly menu. |
INFORMATION
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are always needed to help in the following areas:
- Nutrition Site
- Front Desk Receptionist
- Information and Referral Office
- Special Events
- Donations of dolls, yarn, material and fabrics are always accepted at the Uptown Senior Center. Please call for more information.
Come see us if you are interested in volunteering at the Senior Center .
Please view the quarterly Community Services brochure for more programs.