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AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CONNECTION (ADRC)/NO WRONG DOOR (NWD)

300 West Street, Hollister, CA 95023

The ADRC assists older adults, individuals living with disabilities, and family caregivers with identifying personal and community resources, navigating complex public benefits systems, and accessing information about dozens of non-profit community-based service partners. We help people get the supports they need to live where and how they want to live; services to meet real needs, and -more importantly!- to make real differences in the lives of those we are privileged to serve and learn from.

San Benito County's new Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is both a service hub AND a network of committed community organizations acting as a "No Wrong Door" system to enable people of all ages, incomes, and abilities to connect with anyone ADRC partner organization for accessing a wide array of Long-Term Services and Support options in the community.

CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS

114 E 5th Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Gentle chair yoga for seniors. Bi-lingual. No experience necessary.

ELDERDAY ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE

100 Pioneer Street, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Elderday provides adult day health care to keep our participants as strong as possible and out of institutional care. Services include health monitoring by nurses, participant and family support and care coordination by social workers, physical and occupational therapies, dietary consultation, speech therapy, and planned therapeutic activities in a happy congregate milieu. Care includes transportation to and from the program, morning snack, and lunch.

DOWNTOWN SENIORS OF SANTA CRUZ

301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Downtown Senior Center aims to keep older adults active, engaged and connected with the community through recreation, education and technology. With a variety of classes, activities, trips and services for adults age 50+, there is something for everyone.


Serves a hot lunch and offers special activities. Provides recreation programs for seniors and soon-to-be seniors.

Offers exercise classes, Yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong, book club, creative writing, special events, line dancing, walking/hiking club.

SENIOR PROGRAM

1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

The Diversity Center provides a range of activities to engage LGBTQ+ older adults, including social gatherings, low-impact exercise, and luncheons. Our weekly Wisdom Workshops offer a welcoming space for elders to socialize, play games, receive tech support, attend gentle yoga classes, or connect with staff for additional support. Additional workshop topics include dementia prevention, elder abuse awareness, and ecological practices.

Key Programs:

Wisdom Workshops: A weekly offering for LGBTQ+ and allied older adults. Join us for different learning experiences including writing workshops, low-impact chair yoga, music bingo, special guest presentations, and more.

Rainbow Strollers: A weekly walking group for LGBTQ+ and allied older adults. This activity provides a fun, rewarding, non-judgmental experience for walkers with a focus on appropriate exercise, interaction, companionship, and enjoyment of nature. The walks are longer than 2 miles with breaks.

Men's and Women's Socials: LGBTQ+ men's and women's socials meet every other month starting in February, either at someone's home, for an outing, or at The Diversity Center. The socials are usually for two hours in the afternoon, though the time can vary.

Luncheon Socials: LGBTQ+ and allied older adult luncheons occur in January, April, September, and November. Luncheons feature food, beverages, entertainment, and engaging education on a relevant topic.


HIGHLANDS PARK SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER

8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Activities hosted at the Senior Center Monday through Friday: Schedule varies per month

  • Project Scout
  • Tax Help
  • Grey Bears
  • Brown Bag pick up
  • Community Lunches
  • "Uke"'n Sing"
  • Line Dance
  • Weights
  • Video Yoga
  • Bridge Club
  • Lapidary