Page 24 - Duarte Fall 2025

SENIOR CENTER
HEALTH PRESENTATIONS
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Mental
Wellness Series for Older Adults. Pre-register online at
CITYOFDUARTE.CA.GOV or at the Duarte Senior Center.
HOARDING
Wednesday, September 3 | 10 - 11 AM
Learn to identify the differences between collecting, cluttering,
and hoarding, and the need for treatment for those who might
have a significant problem.
SOCIAL ISOLATION
Wednesday, September 10 | 10 - 11 AM
Learn about how isolation can affect mental and physical
health. Get ideas on how to manage isolation and make simple
changes in your life in order to live a healthy and productive
life.
PRESERVING YOUR MEMORY
Wednesday, September 17 | 10 - 11 AM
As we age, we all have moments of forgetfulness. This
presentation will provide useful tips and brain exercises to
sharpen your thinking and help keep moments of forgetfulness
to a minimum.
BULLYING
Wednesday, September 24 | 10 - 11 AM
Bullying can occur at any time throughout our lives. Learn how
to recognize it and tips on what to do if you feel it’s happening
to you.
MANAGING YOUR MEDICATION
Wednesday, October 1 | 10 - 11 AM
Learn the importance of sticking to your medication regimen
and other useful information on the proper use of medications.
Get tips on what to ask your doctor and pharmacist when you
get a new prescription.
LATE-LIFE TRANSITIONS
Wednesday, October 8 | 10 - 11 AM
As we age, we all face key social, physical, and psychological
changes. This presentation identifies late-life transitions which
can affect the way we function and offers tips on maintaining a
positive self-view, feeling good about our past, and making the
most of life in the face of these changes.
KNOW THE SCAMS, DON’T BE A VICTIM
Wednesday, October 15 | 10 - 11 AM
As technology improves and as the older adult population
increases, financial abuse of older adults is becoming more
frequent. This presentation defines financial exploitation,
identifies common scam techniques, how to identify a scam,
and presents tips on preventing scams and dealing with scams.
GRIEF AND LOSS
Wednesday, October 22 | 10 - 11 AM
Grief that comes with loss is a common stressor facing older
adults and can be a challenging experience. This presentation
defines grief and loss, explains the components of the grief
process, and describes the symptoms of grief to prepare
participants for what to expect from losses. Tips are imparted
to improve our ability to cope with and move on from loss.
23 DISCOVER YOUR PASSION
Wednesday, October 29 | 10 - 11 AM
Discovering our passion can give new meaning to our lives. This
presentation will help reflect on feelings of joy and happiness.
The discussions will lead to the (re)discovery of passion and
purpose by exploring a whole new world.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Wednesday, November 5 | 10 - 11 AM
This presentation defines stress and describes different forms
of stress 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.
RESILIENCY
Wednesday, November 12 | 10 - 11 AM
We all have challenging events that occur in our lives, but
how can we better cope with the stress of these life events?
Resilience is an ability that can be developed in anyone. Learn
tips on cultivating this valuable skill.
HOLIDAY BLUES
Wednesday, November 19 | 10 - 11 AM
Holidays can be a challenging time for seniors who have
suffered losses or who are feeling alone and without family or
social support. This seasonal presentation discusses strategies
to combat feelings of sadness or “the blues” during the winter
holidays.
CLASSES55+
ONGOING FREE CLASSES
Class Day Time
Needle Crafting M 9 - 10 AM
Watercolor M 1 - 3 PM
Ceramics (FULL) Tu 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Students must purchase their own supplies.
Zoom Writing Workshop W 9:30 - 11 AM
Bead Weaving Jewelry Making Th 1 - 4 PM
(Second Thursday of the month. Students must purchase
their own supplies)
Register for classes online at CITYOFDUARTE.CA.GOV
Online registration begins:
Resident: Monday, September 8 at 6 AM
Non-Resident: Tuesday, September 9 at 6 AM
Walk-in registration begins:
Resident: Monday, September 8 at 9 AM
Non-Resident: Tuesday, September 9 at 9 AM
In-person registration hours
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 2 PM
We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
Classes begin the week of Monday, September 29.
Duarte City News | Fall 2025