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FREE JANUARY EVENTS HOSTED BY PASADENA SENIOR CENTER
Members and nonmembers of the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., are invited to free events and activities for anyone 50 and older throughout January.
Registration for Zoom activities and most onsite events is required. Everyone who registers for Zoom events will receive an email link for joining each activity online.
Legal Consultations — Thursday, Jan. 2, at 10 a.m. onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center. Free legal consultations only on conservatorship, wills/trusts, estate planning and durable power of attorney. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 626-795-4331.
Monthly L.A. Food Bank Distribution — Friday, Jan. 3 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. Proof of income and California ID are required. 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. 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.
Free Movie Matinees, Fridays Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 1 p.m. onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center. Each PSC member who registers may bring one nonmember guest. January 3 “Chicago” (2003, PG-13) is the Oscar-winning musical that stars Catherine Zeta-Jones as 1920’s nightclub sensation (and husband killing) Velma and Richard Gere as Chicago’s slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn, whom she hires to defend her. But when Roxie (Renee Zellweger) also winds up in prison, Billy takes on her case as well, turning her into a media sensation. January 10:“Twisters” (2024, PG-13) Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies. There, she crosses paths with hot-dogging tornado chaser Tyler Owens (Glen Powell) and they must work together to save the community and fight for their lives. Also starring Maura Tierney. January 17: “Martha” (2024, not rated) This documentary about the life of Martha Stewart covers the breadth of her extraordinary life through intimate interviews with Stewart herself, who opened up her personal archives to share never-before-seen photos, letters and diary entries. January 24: “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955, PG-13) Jim Stark (James Dean) is the new kid in town. He has been in trouble elsewhere; that’s why his family has had to move before. Here he hopes to find the love he doesn’t get from his middle-class family. Though he finds some of this in his relation with Judy (Natalie Wood), and a form of it in his friend Plato’s (Sal Mineo) adulation for him, Jim must still prove himself to his peers in switchblade knife fights and a drag race. January 31: “The Goonies” (1985, PG) When two brothers find out they might lose their house, they are desperate to find a way to keep it. They find a treasure map and bring some friends along to find the treasure, while trying to get away from a group of bad guys who also want the treasure. Starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman and produced by Steven Spielberg. 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.
Bilingual Tech Help — Mondays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. onsite in the Technology Lab at Pasadena Senior Center. Need help with your smart phone, tablet or computer? Learn how to navigate social media platforms, send texts, check voicemails, set alarms and more. Our experienced instructor, Mariana Porras, will be there to guide you every step of the way. Make the most of your devices and explore the possibilities of the digital world. Registration is not required. For more information, call 626-795-4331.
Cyber Security Awareness — Thursday, Jan. 9 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Technology may be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn about the latest online scams and measures you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims. Presented by Independence at Home, a Scan Community Service. . Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331.
Learn What Your Mobile Device Can Do — Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. We will show you all the fantastic things you can do on your mobile device by providing clear and simple instructions and answering all your questions about how to use apps, contacts, email, and much more. Have your mobile devices with you. Be ready to ask questions. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331. Presented by Peter Matus.
Health Fair — Friday, Jan. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center. Registered Nurse Kathy Eastwood from Huntington Hospital will be doing blood pressure and glucose testing. The Hear Center will provide free hearing screenings. Insurance representatives will be on hand to show different Medicare health plans, and answer questions. Registration is not required. For more information, call 626-795-4331.
Free Produce Distribution on the Patio — Friday, Jan. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. (while supplies last) onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center. Pre-assembled bags of vegetables will be distributed. Nutritious foods will be available to visitors at the Pasadena Senior Center. We recommend that you bring bags or a personal pull-behind cart to take your produce home. Provided by the Order of Malta Mobile Ministries. Registration is not required. For more information, call 626-795-4331.
Let’s Dance — Friday, Jan. 17 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center. What do you do when you hear music? Toe tapping? Head bobbing? Little bit of shoulder bopping? Who likes to move to music? Everyone! Who needs to know “how” to dance? NO one! “Let’s Dance” is an hour-long dance party mostly free movement gathering, highlighted by a couple easy choreographed group dances to bring us all together in rhythm. Audrey will provide the music and some fun props people could use to move with — scarves, shakers, etc. People can move as much or as little as they choose, by themselves or interacting with others as they move through the space. No dance experience necessary, and every level of movement ability is welcome. Just show up and move, as much or as little as you like, by yourself, and be with others who are moving, too. We’ll have some fun together! Enjoy the freedom of just getting with the beat, letting loose, and connecting with old and new friends. Lead by actor and director Audrey Lavell. Registration is required because space is limited. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Lectures & Classes, then Workshops or call 626-795-4331.
Mediation, Conflict and Dispute Resolutions — Thursday, Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to Noon onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center. Mediation is a highly successful dispute resolution process that provides people an opportunity to resolve conflicts without going to court. Some problems it can help resolve include landlord-tenant, consumer–debt, neighbor-neighbor, business, organization/agencies, family-domestic, and workplace/employment issues. Appointments can be made by calling (626) 795-4331. Presented by Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution.
Hidden Risks: Avoid Common Estate Planning Mistakes — Thursday, Jan. 23 18 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. This presentation by attorney Joe Engle will dive into the goals and needs of every estate plan and discuss the top 5 mistakes made in their creation. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331.
Diabetes Education Empowerment Programs (DEEP) — Wednesdays starting Jan. 29 to Mar. 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center. Need help managing pre-diabetes or diabetes? This program encourages lifestyle changes while learning about the condition and how it affects health. Join us for this free self-management course offered in a relaxed and supportive environment. Registration is required for this 6-week series. To register, contact Fatima Rojas at (626) 397-3376.
Electronic Waste Day — Thursday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. onsite at the Pasadena Senior Center. This is an opportunity to responsibly dispose of obsolete computers and other electronic items such as televisions, monitors, medical equipment, smart phones, laptops etc. All items will be handled in an environmentally friendly manner. Please drop off your items in the patio area. Volunteers will be there to assist you. For more information, contact the welcome desk at (626)795-4331.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Aging — Thursday January 30 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. This will be an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its effects on society, older adults and how to be more aware and careful in this new age. Learn how artificial intelligence may play a role in four key areas of our lives: communication, physical and mental health, mobility and companionship. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331. Presented by Foundation for Senior Services
For 65 years, the 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 the issues of aging and provides highly innovative, 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 in the San Gabriel Valley than any other organization. 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.