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Charmaine Nelson
(626) 344-4325
FREE SEPTEMBER 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 September. Residency in Pasadena is not required to attend.
Registration for Zoom activities and most onsite events is required. Registration links can be found at www.PasadenaSeniorCenter.org. Everyone who registers for Zoom events will receive an email link for joining each activity online.
Guided Tours of Pasadena Senior Center – Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. During the tour, our knowledgeable guides will unveil the hidden gems of our center, showcasing the diverse range of programs and services we offer. From engaging classes and workshops to energizing fitness activities and community events, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Registration is required by calling our Welcome Desk at (626) 795-4331.
Building Brain-Healthy Habits – Monday, Sept. 21, at 1:30 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center, presented by The STEP Initiative (Support, Treatment, Education, and Prevention), a student-led community organization at West Ridge School. Healthy lifestyle habits can help support brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Whether you're interested in maintaining your own cognitive health or helping a loved one, this informative presentation will provide practical tips and valuable resources. Learn everyday steps to support cognitive health. Registration is requested. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Informational Lectures under the Lectures & Classes menu.
Summer Concert Series – Tuesday, Sept. 1, and Monday, Sept. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. We’re celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with a line up for American music from Broadway tunes to country, Roots music to Big Band. Each week features a different style of music – perfect for dancing and celebrating together.
Concert Schedule:
- Sept. 1: U.S. 99
- Labor Day, Sept. 7: The Great American Swing Band
Reservations are recommended, walk-ins welcomed, dancing encouraged! Invite your friends and family! Visit www.PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.
Monthly Word Search Challenge & Giveaway – Tuesday, Sept. 1 to Friday, Sept. 25, onsite at Pasadena Senior Center, sponsored by Social Services. Start the month with a fun, brain-boosting activity! Pick up your word search at the Welcome Desk, complete it, and return it by the deadline to be entered into our raffle. Questions? Contact Social Services at (626) 685-6733.
Basic Book Writing Workshop – Wednesdays, Sept. 2 to 23, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. All are welcome to enjoy an informative and supportive class experience, gaining helpful insights and sharing feedback with peers to move their writing projects forward. Bring your book or manuscript and a pencil as you continue working toward your future literary masterpiece. For more information contact
Legal Consultations – Thursday, Sept. 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.
Supporting Emotional Well-Being of Caregivers – Thursday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. via Zoom, Presented by Vivid Life Home Care. This session addresses the emotional and mental health needs of caregivers. Participants explore common stressors such as burnout, compassion fatigue, and role strain, and learn practical strategies to build resilience, set healthy boundaries, and practice self-care. The session highlights communication skills, peer support, and recognizing when additional support is needed, reinforcing that caregiver well-being is essential to sustaining high-quality care. Registration is required for this online lecture. Visit www.PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Informational Lectures under the Lectures & Classes menu.
Monthly Food Bank Distribution — Friday, Sept. 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. Preregistration for the program with proof of income and California ID are required for first-time recipients. 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, Sept. 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 1 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Each PSC member who registers may bring one nonmember guest. Sept. 4 “Matewan” (1987, PG-13) starring Chris Cooper and James Earl Jones. A labor union organizer comes to an embattled mining community in 1920 West Virginia, brutally and violently dominated and harassed by the mining company. Sept. 11: “Man on Wire" (2008, PG-13) starring Philippe Petit and Jean François Heckel. A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974. Sept. 18 “Sweet Bean" (2015, NR) starring Kirin Kiki and Masatoshi Nagase. Burdened with a heavy and ever-increasing debt, a dorayaki baker hires a kind aging woman, after tasting her delicious surprise. Little by little, she unravels her beautiful inner world. Sept. 25: “Pennies from Heaven" (1981, R) starring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters. During the Great Depression, a sheet-music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent schoolteacher. 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.
Veteran Monthly Coffee & Chat – Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Enjoy fresh coffee, warm conversation, and meaningful connections with fellow Veterans on the patio. Bring a friend or another service member—we'd love to welcome them!
The Importance of Paper Organization – Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. via Zoom, presented by Foundation for Senior Services. Learn to organize vital documents before a crisis occurs. This talk covers which documents families need and how to ensure loved ones can locate them during a hospitalization or emergency. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Visit www.PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Informational Lectures under the Lectures & Classes menu.
Veteran Monthly Power Hour – Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Stay active and support your health with an hour designed for Veterans. Take a walk, lift weights, receive guidance on proper exercise form from a trainer, or simply spend time in the Fitness Center with fellow Veterans.
Creating Safe Spaces for Creativity – Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., via Zoom, presented by Foundation for Senior Services. Discover how creative expression can support healing, reduce stress, and inspire self-discovery. Learn how to create welcoming environments that encourage honest expression through art, writing, and storytelling. Whether you're nurturing your own creativity or supporting others, you'll leave with practical ideas for fostering connection and personal growth. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Visit www.PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Informational Lectures under the Lectures & Classes menu.
Stress Management – Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom, presented by L.A. Department of Mental Health. This presentation defines stress and describes its different forms and explains the ways in which stress can impact one’s life. Tips are offered to assist older adults in dealing with stress more effectively to improve their quality of life. Registration is required for this online event. Visit PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Informational Lectures under the Lectures & Classes menu.
Health Fair and Fresh Produce Distribution – Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 to 11 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.
#AgeWell Day 2026 – Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center, Presenting Sponsor Home Instead. Join us for a day at the Pasadena Senior Center! This half-day conference celebrates all the ways older adults can be their best selves in mind, body, and spirit. We will host an assortment of lectures, classes, workshops, resources, and refreshments. Reservations are suggested. Visit www.PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.
Crime & Mystery Book Club – Once a Month on Saturdays at 10 a.m., Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Do you enjoy suspense, intrigue, and unraveling a good mystery? Join our crime and mystery book club, where avid readers come together to explore captivating whodunits, thrilling detective stories, and bestselling suspense novels. Each month, members read a selected mystery or crime novel and gather for lively discussions about plot twists, memorable characters, clues, suspects, and surprising endings. Registration is required. Visit www.PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Special Events under the Activities & Events menu.
Jigsaw Puzzle Completion Challenge – Thursday, Sept. 24, from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center, presented by Social Services. Put your teamwork to the test! Complete in teams of four to complete a 200-piece jigsaw puzzle. All groups will work on the same design, puzzles are provided. To register, contact Social Services with your group or we will match you with a team. All are welcome to participate. For questions, call Carmen at (626) 685-6732.
Leaving Peace, Not Problems, for Your Family – Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. via Zoom, presented by Foundation for Senior Services. This educational workshop for seniors and families addresses the stress and conflict that arises when families are unprepared for a loved one's passing, focusing on funeral wishes, paperwork, and finances. Registration is required for this online event. Visit www.PasadenaSeniorCenter.org and click on Informational Lectures under the Lectures & Classes menu.
Mediation and Dispute Resolution – Thursday, Sept. 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.
Recovery, Renewal and Resilience After Loss — 1st Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. via Zoom, 2nd Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. via Zoom, presented in Partnership with Foundation for Senior Services. Join this uplifting and support group to reflect on the next phase of the journey after loss. Each week the Foundation for Senior Services specialists will guide seniors and families through real-life stories and meaningful activities that encourage healing, emotional resilience, and renewed connection. Through conversation, creativity, and self-discovery exercises, participants explore ways to move forward with greater strength and a deeper appreciation for the life that continues to unfold. Participants are welcome to attend either session. For more information contact the Welcome Desk at (626) 795-4331. To contact Foundation for Senior Services call (855) 836–0807 or via email at
Help with Handheld Devices – Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Join us in our state-of-the-art Technology Lab on Saturdays where we will provide one-on-one assistance for those who need assistance with cell phones, iPads, and laptops. Get help with everyday technology questions in a friendly, supportive environment. No need to make a reservation. Just stop by!
Lunch Program – Ongoing weekdays at 11:30 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. The Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. 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.
Therapy and Case Management in Spanish and English – Ongoing. Are you interested in talking or connecting? Are you looking for resources? At the Pasadena Senior Center we provide therapy and case management in English and Spanish for those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fire. We are also providing ongoing care to all others. Please reach out to the Social Services team by calling (626) 685-6732.
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.
Pasadena Senior Center’s mission is 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.