Members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center are invited to free events and activities for anyone 50 and older throughout October. Residency in Pasadena is not required to attend.
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.
Sample Classes for Fall – Monday Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Whether you’re interested in fitness, learning a new language or pursuing a new hobby, come to Class Tastings, also known as Sample Classes, meet the instructors and sit in on free, 30-minute mini-versions of 15 of the 40 fee-based fall courses that will be offered beginning Monday, Oct. 9. To register or for more information, including a complete list of free sample classes, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Classes or call 626-795-4331. The Class Tastings are available to members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center; the regular fall classes beginning Oct. 9 are available to members only. For membership information, visit the website and click on Donation & Membership or call 626-795-4331.
Screening for Better Health – Thursday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure as the saying goes. Join this discussion about prevention screenings and vaccines recommended for people 65 and older. To register or for more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331.
Cultural Thursday: Hot Tamale! – Thursday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun and in-depth exploration of the tamale in all its forms throughout the Americas and South Pacific. Presented by Tom Sanchez, a native Angeleno who grew up with a passion for the myriad histories and cultures of Los Angeles. After working as a researcher for a United Nations Agency in Caracas, Venezuela, he created his own tour company, MrLATours, which spotlights the enormous cultural diversity and histories of Los Angeles neighborhoods. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331.
Monthly Food Bank Distribution — Friday, Oct. 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, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, at 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Each PSC member who registers may bring one nonmember guest.
- Oct. 6: “Fantasia” (1940, G) starring Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters. This collection of animated interpretations of classical music ranges from abstract to depictions of mythology and fantasy, with prehistoric, supernatural and sacred settings.
- Oct. 13: “The Age of Adaline” (2015, PG-13) starring Blake Lively and Harrison Ford. A young woman born at the turn of the 20th century is rendered ageless after an accident and, after many solitary years meets a man who complicates the eternal life into which she has settled.
- Oct. 20: “Somewhere in Time” (1980, PG) starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.
- Oct. 27: “Coco” (2017, PG) with the voice talents of Anthony Gonzalez and Gael García Bernal. Confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, aspiring musician Miguel enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great grandfather, a legendary singer. To register for any or all of these films or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Friday Movie Matinee or call 626-795-4331.
Chair Exercise Boot Camp – Fridays, Oct. 6 to 20, at 10:30 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Build strength, fitness, flexibility, balance and stress reduction from the comfort of a chair. The boot camp includes seated aerobic exercises and strength training using bands and light weights, gentle stretches, balance exercises and relaxation techniques. Presented by Natalia Uribe. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Workshops or call 626-795-4331.
Chair Kickboxing – Fridays, Oct. 6 to 20, at 2:30 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Improve cardiovascular health, core strength and over well-being through seated kickboxing movements. This series includes techniques, core engagement, upper body toning and relaxation. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Workshops or call 626-795-4331.
Chair Yoga – Tuesday, Oct. 10, 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.
MUSE/IQUE Offstage Education Workshop – Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 3:30 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Take a deeper look at MUSE/IQUE's 2023 season "Music = Power.” Offstage programs feature guest artists direct from the concerts, hosted by Heather Lipson Bell, MUSE/IQUE's director of education, community engagement and digital media. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Workshops or call 626-795-4331.
Mindset and Fitness Practices for Aging Gracefully – Thursday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Learn how to improve your overall resilience, fitness and emotional well-being and how changes in your mindset can alter your perspective on growing older. 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.
Standards and Show Tunes with Bob, Don and Dave – Thursday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Join pianist Bob Lipson, singer Don Snyder, bassist David Young and drummer Matt Crawford for an afternoon of music featuring everybody's favorites from the Great American Songbook. Sing along, kick up your heels and dance or simply tap your toes to the rhythm of the music. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331.ch
Documentary Film: “Woman in Motion” – Friday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. To most of the world, Star Trek’s Lt. Uhura, as portrayed by Nichelle Nichols on television in the 1960s, is a pop culture icon. What they may not know is that Nichols, who worked hard to enable African Americans, including women, to enter the astronaut corps, which changed the NASA space program forever. Michael Conley, the film’s executive producer, will answer questions from attendees after the screening. 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. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Reassessing healthcare needs each year and comparing programs that can help keep costs down while maximizing 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, 2024. 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, upcoming changes for 2024 and more. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331.
A Matter of Balance – Thursday, Oct 19, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Research reveals that exercise can help improve balance in older adults that may help prevent or reduce falls. Presented by New Wave Home Care. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Informational Lectures or call 626-795-4331.
Cultural Thursday: Cosmic Hour with Carnegie Observatories – Thursday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. We are made of the residue of nuclear reactions assembled in the furnaces of massive stars known as supernovas, yet for decades astrophysical models have failed to explain how such immense supernovas explode and seed the universe with this forcibly ejected material. Join this fascinating talk presented by NASA Hubble-Einstein Fellow David Vartanyan of Carnegie Observatories, who will discuss the recent shift that transformed the understanding of supernovas and how theorists keep up with the rapid advancement of observational capabilities. No science experience is necessary to attend. 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 and Fresh Produce Distribution – Friday, Oct. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Health fair services indoors will include blood pressure and glucose testing, hearing tests, updates in Medicare health plans, resources and more. 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.
Declutter, Organize and Simplify Your Life – Thursday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The holidays are coming! One of the best gifts you can give yourself is to tidy up. Decluttering your home and workspace is an important part of self-care, can help you reduce stress, gain a sense of self-control and improve your state of mind. Learn best practices for decluttering, organizing, simplifying your life and more. 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.
Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for All Ages – Thursday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the flu vaccine as the best way to protect people against influenza and prevent its spread. The CDC also recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older to protect against that virus, including older adults because they are more vulnerable. To make an appointment, call 626-795-4331.
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 while maintaining social distancing. To request food delivery, call 626-685-6732 and leave a message. Someone will return your call as soon as possible.
Home Tea Program – Ongoing. 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.
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. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Rooms are sanitized after each use. Masks are optional.
