Arcadia Senior Citizen Services offers many great activities for people 50 years of age and older. Stop by the Community Center (365 Campus Drive) and pick up a copy of the senior monthly newsletter, “The Connection,” to get information about what is taking place in the coming months.
Senior Citizen of the Year, Nominations are being Taken until February 28, 2013!!! Click here for Application!!
Senior Classes Click on a link below: Online Registration Page List of Senior Classes  | 50+ Fitness Classes Registration hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Office or you can go Online to register as well. Dont forget to ask for you login information next time your at the Senior Front Desk. |  |
Arcadia Transit ID Cards
Arcadia Transit Identification Cards can be obtained for free every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30am at the Community Center. These cards are available for seniors 62 and older as well as persons with a disability. The cards allow qualified persons to ride Arcadia Transit for 25 cents.
Carefree Café
One of our most popular senior programs is the Carefree Café. Low-cost lunches are available at the Community Center Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for $2.00 per person. Entertainment is provided on select holidays. A reservation is required one week in advance – please call 626-574-5130. Reservations can be made the same day ONLY if there are extra lunches available. Information And Referral Services
Arcadia Senior Services has staff available to answer questions and provide assistance on issues that concern older adults and their families. Interested persons may schedule an appointment with Esther Reynoso, Information and Referral Coordinator, for a comprehensive assessment of a particular issue. Esther may be reached at 626-574-5130, or you can click on the following link to access an Intake Form. Fill out the form and mail it to:
Esther Reynoso
Arcadia Senior Citizen Services
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 Social Services
The social services described on this page promote an individual’s independence by providing access to information, assistance, and knowledge of resources available that can help them maintain living at home. To obtain more information about any of these services, please call 626-574-5130 or click on the following link to access an Intake Form. Fill out the form and mail it to: Arcadia Senior Citizen Services
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO LOCAL SENIORS FRIENDLY VISITING AND TELEPHONE ASSURANCE
The Visiting Program offers seniors who are convalescing, confined to home, or just lonely companionship and reassurance. Volunteers provide social interaction for seniors who may not otherwise have any personal contact. A visitor may go to the senior’s home for an up-to-an-hour visit. Clients may request two daytime visits per week. The Telephone Reassurance Volunteer calls the client based on an agreement made between themselves and the volunteer. A maximum of five daytime calls may be requested. An application process must be completed prior to the initiation of either service. HELP IN THE HOME
Do you need an extra hand around the house? If so, call 626-574-5130 for a list of potential aides to provide housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, transportation, and other assistance for a fee. Some of the aides in our registry are certified, licensed and/or bonded. Upon completion of an application, an information package and list of potential hired hands will be sent to you.
MEDICARE, INSURANCE, SOCIAL SECURITY AND OTHER GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
Senior Citizens Services offers literature, classes, and seminars for those trying to make sense of Medicare and other government programs, including income tax.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Free notary services are available to seniors. Two documents per visit will be notarized for seniors at no charge. Please bring your documents to the Community Center, or call 626-574-5113 for additional information.
SENIOR HOUSING
Staff can provide you with information about senior housing and a list of area housing facilities. Please call 626-574-5130, or stop by the Community Center. |
