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Senior Activities

Senior Activities

The South Gate Senior Center offers a variety of activities for all those who strive to stay young at heart. From fitness classes, to crafts, even great excursions at a minimum price. We also offer a home delivery meal program and lunch program for those who are eligible. For more information please contact us at (323) 357-9662.

WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE:

MONDAY:

Senior Crafters

We make a variety of yarn crafts and donate them to non-profit organization, a fun and relaxing time with our friends, while giving back to the community

Time/Horario:.......................... 9:00am-12:00pm

Location/Lugar:..................... Conference Room

Senior Art Circle

All types of mediums, all levels of talent welcome.

Time/Horario:.......................... 1:00pm-4:00pm

Location/Lugar:..................... Conference Room

TUESDAY:

Senior Tai-- Chi Exercise

Easy to follow and easy on the joints. This ancient martial arts style class will keep you mobile. Wheelchair friendly. (This class also takes place on Thursdays.)

Time/Horario:.........................11:00am-12:00pm

Location/Lugar:......................Conference Room

Senior Bingo

Come and join us and bring a friend to enjoy an afternoon with others. Bingo is fun and even more enjoyable when you win!!

Time/Horario:.........................1:00pm-3:00pm

Location/Lugar:......................Conference Room

WEDNESDAY:

Handy Crafters

Everyone is welcome to come and assist us in making quilting projects to take to the convalescent hospitals. It's rewarding to do things for others.

Time/Horario:...............................8:00am-11am

Location/Lugar:.......................Conference Room

This class is only offered on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.

Esta clase solamente se ofrece el segundo y cuarto Miércoles de cada mes.

Seniors Dance Club: Exercise & Fun!

Join the seniors Blue Jay Dance club or just share in learning new and foreign dances from all over the world. This class also meets Fridays.

Time/Horario:......................... 1:30pm-3:30pm

Location/Lugar:.................... Main Hall

Cultural Studies USA (Senior English Class)

This is a Multi-Level class, from beginning to advanced. The class meets Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm. It's a wonderful learning environment. Instructor is bilingual. This class is provided by the South Gate Adult School.

Time/Horario:.............................1:00pm-4:00pm

Location/Lugar:.........................Conference Room

THURSDAY:

Tops

Has your doctor ordered you to loose weight, but you can't find a class that will go at a slower pace? This class will help you take pounds off sensibly.

Time/Horario:............................9:00am-10:30am

Location/ Lugar:........................Conference Room

Senior Tai-- Chi Exercise

Easy to follow and easy on the joints. This ancient martial arts style class will keep you mobile. Wheelchair friendly. (This class also takes place on Tuesdays.)

Time/Horario:.........................11:00am-12:00pm

Location/Lugar:......................Conference Room

FRIDAY:

Fine Arts

For all levels of artistry. This crafts and fine arts class is a Cultural Studies USA partnership, providing interesting uses of mixed-mediums to create wonderful craft projects. Open to all adults 50 and older.

Time/Horario:.............................8:00am-10:00am

Location/Lugar:..........................Conference Room

Karaoke Fridays

Feel like dancing, singing or just like to be entertained? Share your talents. Join the ever growing group of seniors that come eat, sing, and dance every Friday.

You are only as old as you feel!

Time/Horario:.............................9:00am-1:00pm

Location/Lugar:..........................Main Hall

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY:

Senior Bingo

Come and join us and bring a friend to enjoy an afternoon with others. Bingo is fun and even more enjoyable when you win!!

Time/Horario:................................1:00am-3:30pm

Location/Lugar:...........................Conference Room

SUNDAY:

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SENIOR PORGRAMS:

· Health Screenings & Seminars: Regular health screenings and informational programs geared for seniors are provided by local health care organizations at the South Gate Senior Center. For more information on these weekly health screenings and seminars, please contact the South Gate Senior Center (323) 357-9662.

· Home Delivered Meals: Home delivered meals are available for homebound seniors. For more information on eligibility and meal deliveries please call the Old Timer's Foundation at (323) 582-6090.

· Senior Lunch Program: For our over 60 year old patrons! Come enjoy a hot and hearty meal! For more information call the Site Manager (323) 563-5353

Monday - Friday Space is Limited! - Please plan to arrive between 11 - 11:30am.
Suggested donation 60 & over:...$2.00
Under 60, the price is ………......$4.00 ID is required.

SENIOR EXCURSIONS:

Registrations are held at the South Gate Sports Center, Office Hours are Monday—Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is only accepted in person and fees must be paid when you register. All departures leave from the front of the Girls Club House. REGISTRATION IS FIRST-COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. Beginning at 8:30 am. at The Girls Club House, 4940 Southern Ave. (323) 563-5447 or The Senior Center at 8:00 am 4855 Tweedy Blvd. (323) 357-9662.

(Both locations on the premises of South Gate Park.)

NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS OR "NO SHOWS" THE DAY OF THE TRIP!

If you'd like to obtain a list of the Senior Excursions being offered at the moment please stop by the Parks Administration Office.

8650 California Avenue • South Gate, CA 90280 • (323) 563-9500