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The Activity Center promotes healthful living by offering numerous health and wellness workshops and lectures. Upcoming health and wellness programs will be posted when available.
Registration is required for all workshops. For more information and to register, please call the Activity Center at (562) 902-3160.
Story Sharing: A Walk Down Memory Lane
Thursday, March 26 from 10-11 a.m.
Story Sharing offers participants the opportunity to contemplate some of life’s big questions and / or review their life experiences and adventures with a group. The workshop is provided for free by the Independence at Home-a SCAN Community Service.
HomeFit
Tuesday, April 7 from 10-11 a.m.
The HomeFit program provides practical tips for assessing your current home and identifying what may need to be modified in order to remain safe and stay independent. Participants are led through the process of thinking about each area of their current home in terms of whether it will meet their needs as they age. Learn more about how to make your home more accessible, products available to make these changes and tips for identifying skilled contractors. The workshop is provided for free by AARP California.
Practice of Gratitude: Journaling Techniques
Thursday, April 16 from 10-11 a.m.
The group will discuss the benefits of incorporating journaling techniques into their daily lives. The workshop is provided for free by the Independence at Home-a SCAN Community Service.
AARP Smart Driver Course
May 19-20 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Tu, Wed
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and most recognized driver safety course designed especially for drivers ages 50 and older. Developed by AARP Driver Safety, this comprehensive course offers research-based insights and practical strategies to help participants stay safe on today’s roads. Participants will learn the latest rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, how to manage age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time, and much more. Upon completion, participants may qualify for a multi-year auto insurance discount (check with your provider for details). The course fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members, payable by check or money order to the instructor on the first day of class. Payments should be made out to AARP. Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please call the Activity Center at (562) 902-3160.
