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.

Guided Tours of Pasadena Senior Center – Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at noon and Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26 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.

Legal Consultations – Thursday, June 5, 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.

History of the LGBT Community – Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Presented by Pallas Care. Learn more about the history of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities. We will discuss important events, victories, setbacks of the last century as well as significant figures in the Southern California LGBT rights movement. 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, June 6, 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, June 6, 13, 20, and 27, at 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Each PSC member who registers may bring one nonmember guest.

• June 6: “The Times of Harvey Milk” (1984, NR) starring Harvey Milk and Anne Kronenberg. A film that documents the story of Harvey Milk, San Francisco's first gay Supervisor.
• June 13: “Sounder” (1972, G) Starring Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield. A family of poor black sharecroppers struggles with economic hardships in the Depression-plagued South.
• June 20: “500 Days of Summer” (2009, PG-13) Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. A greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic reflects on his 500 days with ex-girlfriend Summer, who suddenly dumped him.
• June 27: “The Insult” (2017, R) Starring Adel Karam and Kamel El Basha. After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.

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.

Emotion in Motion: Exploring Abstract Expressionism – Saturdays, June 7 to 28 at 10 a.m., Presented by Pasadena High School Seniors. Seniors will engage participants in a brief history of Abstract Expressionism, the techniques and ideas behind the works. The course will progress from history to design and finally to practical workshops where participants will be able to make their very own abstract expressionist inspired works. The class is designed for any level of experience in art history and art making. We strongly encourage participants to attend the full program. Registration is required. Visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Workshops under the Lectures & Classes menu.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy – Tuesday, June 10 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.

Breathe Easier – Wednesday, June 11 at 10 a.m., Presented by Breathe Southern California. This program offers adults essential lung health and wellness information. Topics provided: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer, Adult Asthma, and Sleep Apnea. We will focus on lung cancer prevention, the importance of screenings, how to reduce the risks, how to recognize symptoms, and the resources available. Registration is required. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Workshops under the Lectures & Classes menu.

The Art of Conscious Living – Thursday, June 12 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. We will explore strategies for thriving in the 3rd act of your life. This presentation is about growing in self-awareness and how thriving through aging in life's third act requires essential shifts in thinking and expectations. making this stage of life purposeful and exciting rather than purposeless and discouraging. 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, June 20, 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.

MUSE/IQUE Offstage Encounters – Monday, June 23 at 3:30 p.m. MUSE/IQUE Offstage Encounters is an informal hour featuring guest artists from MUSE/IQUE’s 2025 concert season Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope.  Don’t miss this special opportunity to get to know some very talented people. Reservations are suggested. Visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Estate Planning Essentials – Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m. via Zoom and in Person, Presented by Foundation for Senior Services. We will explore the essential gaps in estate planning that many families fail to address (or, to continue to carefully keep an eye on!). We will provide information to help individuals and businesses keep their stress at bay by discussing ways to achieve solid preparation and prepare for life's major transitions. Registration is required for this hybrid event. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.

Mediation and Dispute Resolution – Thursday, June 26 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.