Events

Members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street, are invited to free events and activities for anyone 50 and older. The center is a vital community resource where older adults can age in place while thriving in motion. Residency in Pasadena is not required to attend events and activities. 

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.

Bilingual Tech Help Program – Mondays at 10 a.m. in the Technology Lab, with instructor Mariana Porras. Learn how to navigate social media platforms, send texts, check voice mails, set alarms, and more. Whether you need assistance with your smartphone, tablet, or computer, this is a valuable chance to get those questions about your device answered. Let us help you make the most of your devices and explore the possibilities of the digital world. See you there. 

Legal Consultations – Thursday, April 3, 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.

Discover Your Passion – Thursday, April 3 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Presented by L.A. Mental Health. Discovering your passion can give new meaning to your life. This presentation will help reflect on feelings of joy and happiness. The discussions will lead to the (re) discovery of passion and purpose by exploring a whole new world. Registration is required for this online event. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Monthly Food Bank Distribution — Friday, April 4, 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.

Guided Autobiography 1 – Fridays, April 4 to May 9 from 10 a.m. to Noon, Presented by Independence at Home, a SCAN Community Service. Are you 55+ and looking for a way to make a record of your life story? We provide a process that helps you recall and record the significant moments of your life. Each week new life story topics are assigned.  Reservations are required by calling (626) 795-4331.  

Movie Matinees – Fridays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25, at 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Each PSC member who registers may bring one nonmember guest.

• Apr. 4: “Dumb & Dumber” (1994, PG-13) starring Jim Carrey and Harry Dunne. Two imbecilic best friends are pursued cross-country by hired killers and police as they try to return a suitcase of money to their kidnapped friend.
• Apr. 11: “A Dog’s Purpose” (2017, PG) Starring Josh Gad and Dennis Quaid. A devoted dog discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. 
• Apr. 18: “Risen” (2016, PG-13) Starring Joseph Fiennes and Cliff Curtis. Follows the Roman military tribune Clavius, whose beliefs are questioned when he’s tasked with investigating the mystery of what happened to Jesus following the Crucifixion.
• Apr. 25: “Hop” (2011, PG) Starring James Marsden and Russell Brand. The bunny heir to a giant Easter candy factory runs away to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of becoming a drummer.

To register for any or all these films or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Friday Movie Matinee or call (626) 795-4331.

Guided Tours of Pasadena Senior Center – Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, at noon and Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10 a.m. onsite at PSC. Take a guided tour with a PSC ambassador and learn how the center can enhance your life. Peek in on various activities at the center, such as an art class, dance lessons, computer lab and dozens more, and learn everything else about this first- ever accredited senior center in California. To schedule a tour or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on About Us, then About the Facility or call (626) 795-4331.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy – Tuesday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to Noon. The Center for Health Care Rights provides free Medicare and Medi-Cal counseling and advocacy services. Appointments are required and can be made by visiting the Welcome Desk.

Leaving a Lasting Legacy: Memories & Inspiration – Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. Legacy is a gift from one generation to another. We will share various ideas and ways to "Defy Invisibility" through the power of photographs and videos.  Learn how you can touch the future and make an impact on future generations. Registration is required for this online event. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Learn about Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution – Thursday, April 17 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Presented by LCCR. During this lecture you will learn about Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution, a community-based mediation program that has served over 55,000 Los Angeles County residents since 1993. They provide bilingual (English/Spanish) conflict resolution training and mediation services, including telephone conciliation and large group facilitation services. Professional mediators alongside Loyola Law School students provide these services.  Registration is required for this online event. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Health Fair and Fresh Produce Distribution – Friday, April 18, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Kathy Eastwood from Huntington Hospital will be doing blood pressure and glucose testing. The Hear Center will be doing free hearing screenings. Insurance representatives will be on hand to show different Medicare Health Plans, and answer questions that you may have. Preassembled bags of fresh, nutritious vegetables will be distributed on the patio while supplies last, courtesy of Order of Malta Mobile Ministries. Everyone is encouraged to bring a bag or personal pull-behind cart to transport the produce home. Registration is not required. For more information call (626) 795-4331.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Thursday, April 24 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Presented by Alzheimer’s Los Angeles. This essential session will equip you with the knowledge to recognize the signs of dementia, understand its progression, and explore the latest treatment options available. By participating, you'll not only empower yourself and your loved ones but also strengthen our community’s support network for older adults and caregivers alike. Registration is required for this online event. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Mediation and Dispute Resolution – Thursday, April 24, 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.

Lunch Program – Ongoing weekdays at 11:00 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. If you are 60 or older, enjoy a hot lunch every Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins at 11 a.m. A donation of $3 is suggested but not required. For more information, call (626) 685-6742.

Home Tea Program – Ongoing monthly. Anyone 50 and older can sign up to receive tea and an inspirational card once a month. To participate in this program, call (626) 685-6732.

 Food Pantry – Ongoing weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Don’t let financial hardship, being homebound or other issues prevent you from eating healthy food. Pasadena Senior Center volunteers deliver food and other supplies to your door. To request delivery, call (626) 685-6732 and leave a message. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.

About the Pasadena Senior Center:

For 65 years, Pasadena Senior Center’s mission has been to improve the lives of older adults through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, fitness programs, basic support and needs services, education, volunteerism and community activism. With 10,000 Americans per day becoming older adults, the center is a leader in addressing issues of aging and provides innovative, cutting-edge, nationally recognized programs for this population group.

As a donor-supported nonprofit, the center operates without any local, state, or federal funding and provides more services to older adults than any other organization in the San Gabriel Valley. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. To learn more visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331.

 

BEE Kind to Our Planet at One Colorado

Join One Colorado as they honor our planet and bees with fun, eco-friendly activities and a buzz-worthy experience! On Saturday, April 26, from 1:00 - 4:00pm:

• Pollinator Plant Workshop – Get hands-on at the Twigzz Pollinator Plant Workshop! DIY a mini potted plant and take it home to nurture pollinators in your neighborhood. Available first-come, first-served.
• Candle-Making for a Cause – Craft your own honey-infused candle at our workshop! Donations will support a local charity.
• Meet Our Beekeepers – Stop by the bee information booth to learn about our buzzing friends, view a showcase of fresh honey, and snap photos at One Colorado’s spring-themed floral backdrop.
• Sip on Honeybee Lemonade made with honey harvested from One Colorado.
• Shop Sustainable Brands – Support eco-conscious businesses and discover products that are kind to the Earth.
• Exclusive Honey Giveaway – The first 100 guests who sign up for One Colorado’s Mobile program and follow us on Instagram will take home locally harvested honey from our busy bees! Visit the honey booth to claim yours.

RSVP & PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

 

One Colorado

46 Smith Alley
Suite 250
Pasadena, CA 91103

626.564.1066
www.onecolorado.com

One Colorado is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment district spanning one and a half city blocks in Old Pasadena, roughly bounded by Colorado Boulevard, Union Street, De Lacey, and Fair Oaks Avenues. This award-winning destination unites the urban environment of 17 historic buildings with 40 contemporary fashion and dining attractions, including Anthropologie, Patagonia, Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery, and IPIC Theaters. One Colorado Food District includes a row of convenient concept restaurants, including Main Chick, Paper Rice, and Tacos 1986, along Union Street. Longstanding favorites, Russell's diner, renowned for breakfast, and 21 Choices Frozen Yogurt are found on Fair Oaks Avenue.

Shopping options are varied and include both national retailers and independent small businesses.  From Sephora and Aesop, to Skin Laundry, beauty is covered. Jewelers include high-end Place Vendome, trendy Gorjana, and Brilliant Earth to fulfill your diamond needs.  Curated home goods can be found at Parachute.  

The One Colorado Courtyard, designed in the tradition of European town squares, is one of Old Pasadena’s public gathering spaces, offering regularly scheduled outdoor film screenings, live music, art markets, children’s programs, and site-specific art installations. 

Words from the Heart ~ Mother's Day Celebration at One Colorado 

Join One Colorado from Saturday, April 26, until Sunday, May 11, for a heartwarming opportunity to honor the special Moms in your life. Guests are invited to write complimentary postcards and “mail” them at our turquoise mailbox, beautifully displayed in Douglas Alley.

They’ll take care of the rest! Simply write your heartfelt message, and they’ll mail the postcard on your behalf—no matter where Mom is in the world—just in time for Mother’s Day.

Special activation hours:

• SAT APR 26: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• SAT MAY 03: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Both Saturdays will host a poet on the property to craft custom short poems in honor of Mom. To receive a personalized poem, guests must show proof of purchase from any One Colorado shop or restaurant (no minimum spend required).

 

One Colorado

46 Smith Alley
Suite 250
Pasadena, CA 91103

626.564.1066
www.onecolorado.com

One Colorado is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment district spanning one and a half city blocks in Old Pasadena, roughly bounded by Colorado Boulevard, Union Street, De Lacey, and Fair Oaks Avenues. This award-winning destination unites the urban environment of 17 historic buildings with 40 contemporary fashion and dining attractions, including Anthropologie, Patagonia, Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery, and IPIC Theaters. One Colorado Food District includes a row of convenient concept restaurants, including Main Chick, Paper Rice, and Tacos 1986, along Union Street. Longstanding favorites, Russell's diner, renowned for breakfast, and 21 Choices Frozen Yogurt are found on Fair Oaks Avenue.

Shopping options are varied and include both national retailers and independent small businesses.  From Sephora and Aesop, to Skin Laundry, beauty is covered. Jewelers include high-end Place Vendome, trendy Gorjana, and Brilliant Earth to fulfill your diamond needs.  Curated home goods can be found at Parachute.  

The One Colorado Courtyard, designed in the tradition of European town squares, is one of Old Pasadena’s public gathering spaces, offering regularly scheduled outdoor film screenings, live music, art markets, children’s programs, and site-specific art installations. 

Ashes to Anthems: Hold Dena Benefit Concert and Resource Fair

The Hold Dena consortium is co-producing the inaugural Ashes to Anthems Benefit Concert and Resource Fair as part of its Legacy Land Initiative to raise awareness, amplify our collective voice, and direct philanthropic resources with a long-term community-backed strategy for measurable impact. 

Ashes to Anthems will be an invigorating day of upliftment for families to enjoy entertainment, wellness, and family activities, as well as to access a wide range of resources.

The Benefit Concert

Ashes to Anthems isn’t just a concert. It is a rally, a coming together, and the formation of a movement. It is where sound becomes strength and where the community collectively summons and calls upon the joint anthem to HOLD DENA.

A dynamic lineup of artists including Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe artist Andra Day, and performances by renowned artists Travis Greene, Goapele, and others will take the historic Memorial Park Band Shell stage. Free tickets are limited!  Register early to confirm your concert seats before they sell out.

The Resource Fair

At the heart of the event is a powerful mile-long Resource Fair—a collaborative force for recovery and restoration. This is how we rise—together, with care, courage, and community at the center.

The resource fair will include: 

• A Financial Assistance Hub to Provide Direct Guidance & Resources
• A Rebuilding Expo featuring Long-Term Recovery Partners
• Children’s Programming & Family Zones
• Health Screenings & Mental Health Services
• Housing Support & Legal Assistance
• On-site Care Management for Displaced Families

📍 Location: Memorial Park, Old Pasadena - 85 E Holly Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

🕙 Time: 11 AM – 8 PM

🎶 Featuring Grammy Award-Winner Andra Day and performances by renowned and local artists

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You are invited to attend a unique musical discussion and performance at the Rudolf Steiner Community Center titled "The Human Being as a Musical Being," a public talk and demonstration with Margaret Shipman.

Tones make up the physical world, yet we cannot weigh, measure, nor often even recognize them. We will explore the mystery of the keys of music, beginning with the layout of the piano keyboard. Through examples of music, we will hear how the mood of E Flat Minor affects us very differently than the mood of D Major. We can begin to understand how the planets and stars sing to one another - and to us!

Margaret Shipman started playing both cello and piano in grade school and graduated from Eastman School of Music. She practiced violin making and restoration with Hans Weisshaar in Los Angeles for 21 years. They co-authored a book on restoration techniques and, upon his death, she continued running the shop for another 15 years before passing it to the next generation. Margaret has studied the work of Rudolf Steiner for 25 years and considers it the core of her life.

This discussion and performance take place on Saturday, April 26, 4:00-6:00 PM. The talk will be followed with a performance of Beethoven’s Sonata for Cello and Piano by Margaret Shipman and Jay Kohorn.  This is a free event, but donations are welcome.