Members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street, are invited to free events and activities for anyone 50 and older throughout October.
Registration for Zoom activities and most onsite events is required by visiting www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and clicking on Activities & Events, Lectures & Classes or Resources. Everyone who registers for Zoom events will receive an email link for joining each activity online. Most Zoom events are recorded and televised on the Pasadena Senior Center YouTube channel. COVID protocols are observed for all onsite events at the center.
Proof of vaccination is required for anyone who attends onsite events indoors or uses the fitness center. Masks are recommended but not required.
Sample Classes for Fall – Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whether you’re interested in taking a fitness course, learning a new language or pursuing a new hobby, come to Class Tasting events, meet the instructors and sit in on free, 30-minute mini-versions of 13 of the 31 fee-based fall courses that will be offered beginning Oct. 10. To register or for more information, including a complete list of sample classes, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Classes or call 626-795-4331. Sample classes are available to members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center; regular classes beginning Oct 10 are available to members only. For membership information, visit the website and click on Donation & Membership or call 626-795-4331.
Safety Awareness – Thursday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. At a time when so many crimes against seniors are being committed, safety awareness is vital to help minimize the chance of being a victim. Learn how older adults can protect themselves and stay safe in their neighborhoods and communities. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331.
Legal Consultations – Thursday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Learn about wills and trusts, conservatorships, durable powers of attorney and estate planning. To schedule a required appointment, call 626-795-4331.
Monthly Food Distribution Program — Friday, Oct. 7, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot at Pasadena Senior Center. Low-income adults 60 and older receive one free box of food and couples receive two. Each box includes foods that meet specific nutritional needs, such as cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, dry milk and related dairy products, cereals and other grain products, and more. Proof of income and California ID are required for first-time recipients. Boxes are heavy, so bring a pull-behind personal cart to the parking lot between the Pasadena Senior Center and the Metro Gold Line station. Opening boxes on the premises is prohibited. For more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Resources, then Food Distribution Programs or call 626-685-6732.
Movie Matinees – Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, at 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Each member who registers may bring one nonmember guest. Oct. 7: “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022, PG-13) starring Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly. After 30 years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator but must confront his past when he leads Top Gun’s elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it. This is a sequel to the original 1986 film. Oct. 14: “And Then We Danced” (2019, NR) starring Levan Gelbakhiani and Bachi Valishvili. In this passionate coming of age tale set amid the conservative confines of modern Tbilisi, a competitive dancer is thrown off balance by the arrival of a fellow male dancer with a rebellious streak. Georgian with English subtitles. Oct. 21: “Elvis” (2022, PG-13) starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. The film tells the fact-based story of Elvis Presley from his childhood to becoming the King of Rock and Roll and a movie star from the 1950s to ‘70s while enduring a complex relationship with his manager, Col. Tom Parker. Oct. 28: “Hocus Pocus 2” (2022, PG) starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. Three high school students who light a mysterious candle that brings the diabolical Sanderson sisters back to modern day Salem must figure out how to the stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking havoc on the world. This is a sequel to the original 1993 film. To register for any or all of these movies or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenterorg and click on Activities & Events, then Friday Movie Matinee or call 626-795-4331.
Chair Yoga – Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Improve balance, strength, flexibility and well-being while sitting on a chair or standing while using a chair for support during this gentle and meditative class. For more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Workshops or call 626-795-4331.
Coffee with Akila: Let’s Talk Immunization and Health Issues – Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. via Zoom and onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Join Akila Gibbs, executive director of the Pasadena Senior Center, and Dr. Laura Mosqueda, professor of family medicine and geriatrics at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, for a discussion about health issues and advances that can affect older adults, such as monkeypox, polio, new COVID-19 immunizations and more, and get your questions answered. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331.
Aging in Place at Home: Who Will Change My Light Bulb? – Thursday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Foundation for Senior Services specialists will explain strategies that can serve older adults as they age successfully at home, including the pros and cons, as well as related resources available to older adults. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331.
AARP Smart DriverTEK: Stay Safe on the Road – Thursday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. This fun, interactive workshop is for older adults who want to learn about new technology in vehicles, what to look for in this regard before purchasing a car, technology features in cars they have purchased that they may not understand, and more. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331.
Standards and Show Tunes with Bob and Don – Thursday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Join pianist Bob Lipson and singer Don Snyder for an afternoon of music featuring everybody's favorite show tunes and standards. Sing along, kick up your heels and dance or simply tap your toes to the rhythm of the music. This event will take place indoors. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331.
Medicare Resource Fair – Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 9 to 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Reassessing healthcare needs each year and comparing programs that can help keep costs down while maximize benefits is essential for aging well. Medicare open enrollment – the annual time period when older adults can make changes to their Medicare and prescription drug coverage – is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Any changes will go into effect Jan. 1, 2023. Whether someone is interested in choosing a new Medicare or Part D plan, or switching from Medicare Advantage to original Medicare, learning whether they are eligible for Medigap and more, this is an important event to attend. There also will be resource information, experts, a lecture/talk about Medicare options and upcoming changes for 2023 and more. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Resources, then Social Services or call 626-795-4331.
Increase Your Confidence – Thursday, Oct. 20, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. TwoKaiser Permanente health educators will discuss how to increase confidence through mindful strategies for improving physical and emotional health as well as the importance of planning for who should make healthcare decisions on a person’s behalf. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures and Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331.
Cultural Thursday: A History of Horror Films – Thursday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Conjuring witches and devils, Edgar Allen Poe, classic horror characters such as Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: This free Halloween-themed event will feature the best of historic horror films going as far back as 1896 until the 1950s, many of which influenced and inspired filmmakers of present-day horror movies. Presented by film collector and historian Galen Wilkes. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331.
Health Fair – Friday, Oct. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Health fair services will include blood pressure and glucose testing, hearing tests, updates in Medicare health plans, resources and more. Registration is not required. For more information, call 626-795-4331.
Mediation and Dispute Resolution – Thursday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Learn how to resolve conflicts with the help of a trained mediator, including property ownership, landlord/tenant disputes, workplace/employment issues, family disagreements and more. Presented by Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution. To make an appointment, call 626-795-4331.
Flu Shot and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic – Thursday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Older adults with pre-existing medical conditions are especially vulnerable to effects of influence (flu) and the COVID virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the flu vaccine as the best way to protect people from influenza and prevent its spread. For protection against the COVID-19 virus, Moderna vaccines will be available for all ages. Appointments are recommended. Call 626-795-4331 to reserve a time.
Cultural Thursday: A Fan’s Guide to Edgar Allan Poe – Thursday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre stories and poems, couple with his sad life and mysterious death, have earned him an enduring place in American popular culture. But there is much more to Poe than creepy stories. Get a fan’s eye view of this enigmatic author whose words and mental images continue to haunt us more than 170 years after his death. Presented by Annie Laskey, Pasadena Senior Center’s director of events, and fellow Poe fans. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331.
The Five Wishes: Conversations for Peace of Mind – Thursday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. A frank discussion with loved ones about dying and death can be an awkward and uncomfortable process for everyone concerned, and many put it off until it is too late. The easy-to-use Five Wishes advance care plan makes this process much easier in a comforting and supportive way. It addresses personal, emotional and spiritual end-of-life wishes as well as clear instructions for the levels of medical treatment people want, if any, in case of a catastrophic event that may make these decisions impossible to determine for themselves. Each participant in this online event will receive the Five Wishes booklet that serves as a guide; a follow-up event will be offered to take a deeper dive into end-of-life wishes as they relate to each person’s values and preferences. Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331.
In addition to online classes, onsite events and other activities, members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center are encouraged to visit the website regularly for a quarterly online magazine, free food delivery for older adults in need, COVID updates specifically for older adults and more.
The center is an independent, donor-supported nonprofit organization that has served older adults for more than 60 years. During the pandemic, doors are open Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for social services as well as the library, Sy Graff Fitness Center, computer lab and limited occupancy for events. Rooms are sanitized after each use.
In accordance with Pasadena Public Health Department guidelines, proof of COVID vaccination is required for everyone who uses the fitness center or attends onsite activities indoors. Masks are optional.
