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HEALTH & FITNESS
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
PROVIDED BY CITY OF HOPE
3rd Tuesday of each month | 10 AM - 12 PM
CHAIR VOLLEYBALL
Wednesdays | 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Free
Get active while having fun. Join us for a friendly game of chair
volleyball. Space is limited.
PICKLEBALL
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays | 8 – 10 AM
Duarte Park, 1344 Bloomdale Street
Let’s get active! Come try out a game of pickleball. All levels
welcome.
TABLE TENNIS & BILLIARD ROOM
The Senior Center has 2 ping pong tables and a billiard table
open during its hours of operation, 9 AM – 2 PM.
LEGAL
FREE LEGAL APPOINTMENT
2nd Wednesday of each month | 1 - 3 PM
Book your FREE 15-minute consultation with Sara Polinsky,
Elder Law Attorney, at the front desk. Contact the Duarte
Senior Center to book your appointment.
What does Sara cover: Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Powers
of Attorney, Health Care Directive, Probate, Property Title,
Medi-Cal Planning for Long Term Care.
MEALS
SENIOR HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
The YWCA Congregate Meal program has resumed to in-
person dining Monday – Friday. If you are 60+ years of age,
we invite you to enjoy a hot and nutritious meal. Take this
opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Hot meal
tickets are given on a first come, first serve basis. Please check
in no later than 11:15 AM. Meal service time is at 11:30 AM.
Meals are a $3 suggested donation.
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL
FOOD BANK DRIVE THRU
4th Thursday of each month |9 - 10 AM
Nonperishable food box available with registration of persons
60 years and older on the 4th Thursday of each month.
FOOTHILL FAMILY CENTER
Elder abuse treatment and support is available to individuals
over the age of 60 and their families who seek assistance to
overcome elder abuse. Services are offered free of charge
and include crisis intervention, counseling and response, case
management, financial counseling, legal services, access to
medical care, and personal advocacy. Contact Coordinator,
Donna Roque at (626) 993-3000 ext. 3368 for more information.
ACCESSDUARTE.COM SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
FUN & GAMES
1st & 3rd Monday of each month
12:30 - 2:30 PM | Free
Engage in a variety of activities such as Jeopardy, Wheel of
Fortune, and Trivia.
BOOK CLUB
3rd Monday of each month |1 PM | Free
Do you enjoy reading? Join the book club! Stop by the Duarte
Library, which has books on hold for those who need a copy.
Moderator: Janet Rietow
MOVIE MONDAYS
Mondays | 12:30 PM | Free
BINGO
Tuesdays | 1 PM | $1 per card
8 games are played and prizes are awarded to the winners
of each game.
CRIBBAGE
Tuesdays | 12:30 - 2:30 PM | Free
Do you like to play cards? Learn a new game and have a nice
afternoon playing with friends. Sign up at the front desk.
KARAOKE TUESDAYS
Tuesdays | 10 - 11:30 AM | Free
Sing like no one is listening! Pick your favorite tunes and
unleash your inner rockstar.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
1st Wednesday of each month | 12 PM | Free
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month in the dining
room to celebrate birthdays. Those with birthdays in the
respective month will be recognized and cake will be provided.
BUNCO
1st Wednesday of each month | 12:45 - 3 PM | $2
Roll the dice and take a chance at BUNCO. Never played? Don’t
worry, this fun interactive dice game is easy to follow and learn.
GREETING CARD MAKING
3rd Wednesday of each month | 10 - 11:30 AM
$5 Material fee paid to Instructor on first day of class
LOTERIA
Thursdays and Fridays | 12:30 PM| $2
8 games are played and prizes are awarded to the winners of
each game.
THE MOVIE GUY
Once a month | 1 PM | Free
Movie enthusiast, Theo, comes to the center monthly to
discuss and lecture on different films dating back to the 1920’s
to current. Once the film is discussed, the movie is shown.
SILVER STRINGS GUITAR CLUB
Did you know the Senior Center has a guitar club led by
seniors for seniors? The Senior Strings Guitar Club practices
weekly and they have performed at local Senior Centers, city
functions, and retirement homes. If you are an intermediate to
advanced guitar player and interested in sharing your talent,
please contact the Senior Center to schedule an audition.
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