FACILITY INFORMATION

·        Who can reserve City facilities and picnic areas?

La Mirada Residents and La Mirada Non-Profit groups can make reservations only. The reservation applicant must be a La Mirada resident and show proof of La Mirada residency by presenting a picture I.D. and utility bill to Community Services staff upon submittal of reservation application. Non-profit groups must have at least 75% of its members residing in La Mirada and have a La Mirada resident as the authorized representative reserving the facility.  Facility reservations are not available on Holidays and Holiday weekends due to extensive use of City Facilities on such occasions. 

·      Does La Mirada require reservations for picnics?

City Parks are available on a “first come, first served basis” to everyone. Residents can pay to reserve a particular picnic area if they would like to guarantee a spot. Fees and insurance vary depending on group size. Picnic areas are available for rental at Neff, Gardenhill, Creek and Windermere Parks. 

·        Does La Mirada have in-door facilities available for rental?

The city has two in-door facilities available: Neff Park Barn and the Activity Center Multi-purpose room. Neff Barn is available between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and can accommodate up to 150 people. The Activity Center Multi-purpose room is available on the weekends from 10a.m. to 11p.m., and accommodates up to 250 people. 

·        Does La Mirada allow Astro-jumps?

Jumpers are allowed at City Parks with a paid reservation only.  Insurance requirements. 

·        Do you allow amplified sound in your parks or facilities?  

......Live and amplified music is permitted for reservations at the La Mirada Resource Center and the Activity Center.  In order to minimize potential disruption to the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties, music/noise levels shall comply with La Mirada Municipal Code Sections 9.04.010 and 9.04.050.  No live or amplified music is allowed on other City facilities, with the exception of the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

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       CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

·        How do I register for a class?

We currently accept three forms of registration: mail-in, walk-in and fax-in. Complete your registration form located in the back of your La Mirada Living brochure. Make sure to include Name, Address, Phone Number and Child’s date of birth (if under 18).

If paying by credit card please include your complete credit card number (Visa and MasterCard accepted) with card expiration date. If you are paying by check please make it payable to the City Of La Mirada.  Be sure to include alternate choices as classes do fill up quickly. For popular classes that consistently fill a daily lottery will be held.  Please refer to “Registration Information” page for lottery dates and registration deadlines. The lottery involves all registration forms received before 3 p.m.  and are randomly selected for participation in a requested class. Please consider yourself enrolled in class or activity unless you are notified otherwise. If you prefer a receipt as confirmation, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with your registration form. Refer to our “Registration Information page" for more details.  If you have any questions please contact the Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277. 

·        What if my child is not the correct age?

Children must be the age specified by the day the class begins. Instructors may grant exceptions for certain classes consult with the class instructors. 

·        How can I switch my class choice?

Call the Community Services department and a transfer will be granted as long as an alternative class opening is still available and it is before the second class meeting.  You will be required to pay the difference if the new class fee is higher; or the balance may be refunded if the fee is lower. 

·        If I am on a waiting list, how do I know if I may attend the class?

If a participant withdraws from a class, and an opening becomes available, the Community Services Department will notify you. Do not attend the class you are on a waiting list for unless our office notifies you. 

·        May I attend the first class and register with the instructor?

No. Our instructors are not in a position to take funds for class. You must register with the Community Services Department before attending any class. 

·        What is the Refund Policy?

If for some reason you are not able to continue with an activity or class, come in to the Community Services Department to complete a Refund Request Form or submit a written request by mail. These requests should be received before the second class meeting. Workshop refund requests should be received one week prior to the first day of the workshop.

·        If I register late, will the class be pro-rated?

        No.  Classes are not pro-rated.

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       SENIOR SERVICES INFORMATION

·        Does the City have exercise programs for Seniors?

The City of La Mirada has free exercise classes for seniors at the La Mirada Resource Center and La Mirada Community Gymnasium. Classes are held throughout the week and include low-impact and chair exercise.  Call for specific times. 

·        Is low-cost housing for Seniors available in La Mirada?

The La Mirada Activity Center has a complete list of senior housing available in the City including low and moderate-income facilities.  

·        Does La Mirada have a Care Management program?

They provide in-home assessments of living conditions, mental and physical needs, and financial needs as well. For more information contact SASSFA at (562) 946-4711, or SECIL at (562) 862-6531.  Two non-profit agencies serving the Southeast region of Los Angeles County provide care management services, SASSFA and SECIL. 

·        Does La Mirada have a Senior nutrition program?

Café On The Green, the City’s senior nutrition program provides congregate and home delivered meals to seniors age 60 and over. A donation of $2.00 is requested for the congregate meal and $2.00 for the house delivered meal program.  Lunch is served M-F at 11:30 a.m. at the La Mirada Activity Center. 

·        Does the City offer trips for Seniors?

There are two Senior Clubs that provide trips for seniors.  Both meet at the Activity Center. For more information please call (562) 902-3160.  The City also offers day excursions, please call (562) 943-7277 for more information.

·        Does La Mirada have dances for Seniors?

The La Mirada Activity Center offers "All That Dance" quarterly from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information contact the Activity Center at (562) 902-3160.

·        Does the City help with Medicare information?

The City has an on-site HICAP representative available to counsel seniors on their short and long term medical insurance decisions. Appointments are required. For more information contact the Activity Center at (562) 902-3160. 

·        Does the City have people who can come and help around the house?

The City has an employment referral service for La Mirada residents. The City maintains a database that matches seniors needs with local residents and businesses able to work.  For more information please contact the Family Resource Center at (562) 902-3155. 

·        Does the City offer classes for Seniors?

The City offers various classes and seminars for seniors on a daily basis.  See your current issue of the La Mirada Living. 

·        Are the Senior programs only available to La Mirada residents?

The majority of the programs offered are open to residents and non-residents. 

• Does the City have computer classes specifically for Seniors?

The City offers Senior Net computer classes.  Senior Net is a nationwide non-profit organization that works in partnership to provide classes taught by seniors for seniors. 

• Does the City have a Meals-on Wheels program?

The city has a Meal-on Wheels program that serves La Mirada residents only. For more information please call (562) 943-0037.

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