Income Tax Assistance
E-filing now available!
Free federal and state income tax assistance is offered by trained AARP volunteers at the La Mirada Activity Center. No appointment is necessary; assistance is on a first come, first serve basis. Taxpayers should bring records of income and deductions including forms W-2, W2P, and 1099's, statements showing interest and dividends, a copy of last year's tax return, and any other pertinent records.

Senior Income Tax Assistance
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday
2/1 - 4/12

Low Income Tax Assistance
4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
2/7 - 4/11

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Cholesterol Screening
Thursday, March 2
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
La Mirada Activity Center
This free cholesterol screening will detect high cholesterol, one of the main risk factors for coronary heart disease that you can control. Provided by CareMore Medical Group.
To register, call (562) 902-3160. Ages 55+

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Care Force One
2nd Mon. of every month,
9 - 11 a.m.
La Mirada Activity Center
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital's Care Force One, a mobile health clinic provides various screenings on a rotating basis. Upcoming screenings include:

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How to Make Medicare Work for You
HICAP: Health Insurance Counseling
Volunteer: Pat Sedlacek
Offers information & assistance with Medicare benefits, health maintenance organizations (HMO's) and supplemental insurance. All Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program services are provided free of charge. HICAP's is a program of the Center for Health Care Rights. HICAP is funded, in part, by the Los Angeles City and County Area Agencies on Aging, through the Older Californians Act.
By appointment only on 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For an appointment, call (562) 902-3160.
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Free Dental Screenings
1st Friday of every month
10 - 11 a.m.
La Mirada Activity Center
Dental problems and dental disease can be preventable with regular screening. Tooth decay only gets worse if it is not taken care of. By not getting small cavities or problems taken care of promptly, they can turn into large cavities and significant problems.
Provided by Dr. Nishikawa's office in La Mirada. To register, call (562) 902-3160. Ages 55+

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Birthday & Wedding Anniversary Recognition Programs
The City of La Mirada recognizes certain milestones such as 80th, 90th, and 100th birthdays and 50th, 60th, and 70th wedding anniversaries. Call the Activity Center at (562) 902-3160 to arrange for recognition.

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Care Management
Care Management is available to frail elderly and functionally impaired adults to enable them to remain at home safely. Services include:

In-home assessment of needs
Development of care plans
Arrangement & coordination of services
Monitoring & follow-up

Services are provided free of charge through SASSFA. For information, call (562) 902-3160.

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SeniorNet Computer Classes - Ages 50+
Learn to use computers and to access the internet through this hands-on class sponsored by Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and taught by trained senior volunteer instructors. Fees range from $10.50 for a 4-class introduction course to $23 for an 8-class course.
In addition, SeniorNet requires an annual membership fee of $40.

Courses include:
Computers Fundamentals,
Introduction to Computers,
Introduction to Navigating the Internet,
Word Processing, Graphics, Genealogy,
Digital Photography, and Money Management
Call (562) 902-3160 for class schedule or volunteer information.
For class schedule or volunteer information, call (562) 902-3177.

Generations On Line - Computer Station
A computer provided by Generations On Line, is available for only to ages 50+ in the
La Mirada Activity Center lobby. Features free and easy-to-use internet and email access. For more information, call (562) 902-3160.
Click her for SeniorNet info.

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Hearing Aid Repair
2nd Friday of every month
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
La Mirada Activity Center
Free hearing aid repair is provided by Advantage Hearing Aid Professionals. Free services include cleaning, battery door replacement, tubing changes, and other minor repairs. For more information call (562) 902-3160.

Physical Exams Free!
Every Wednesday
2 /22 - 5/10
Except 3/22 & 4/19
La Mirada Activity Center
Physicals will include Diabetes and Anemia screening. By appointment only. Limited to 6 appointments per week. Provided by Biola Nursing Department. To register, call (562) 902-3160. Ages 55+

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SENIOR EXERCISE
La Mirada Community Gymnasium
Sharon's and Lea's exercise classes are designed for chair exercise, which focus on stretching and a light aerobic exercise.  This class is designed for individuals more comfortable exercising from a seated position. Wheelchairs are also welcome.  If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please come join us!
For more information, call (562) 902-3160.

Click here for additional exercise classes.