Senior Services the Joslyn Center

SENIOR ACTIVITIES CALENDAR


Senior Activities at Joslyn Center include celebration of holidays, birthdays and other fun events. The
Center also hosts informational seminars and offers monthly outings to various locations around the Southland.

The Department of Community Services Senior Division offers a wide variety of programs and activities for adults age 60 and over, including recreation, social services, nutrition, and transportation. As a designated Focal Point by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging for the Southwest San Gabriel Valley Community Services Area, the Center also serves as a central access point for information and services to assist senior citizens and their family members.

Alzheimer's Association Safe Return Program: This program, sponsored by the Alzheimer Association Safe Return Program, serves to locate, identify, and safely return persons with dementia who wander and become lost. The Joslyn Center is a registration site for this nation-wide system. For information, call (626) 570-3220.

Case Management Project: The City of Alhambra Case Management Project stands ready to provide free assistance to Alhambra seniors 60 and older and functionally-impaired adults 18 and older, as a means to live independently and safely in their homes for as long as possible. The program, co-funded by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging, provides information in English, Mandarin and Spanish. Case Management caseworkers can assist in providing contacts concerning Medicare, Medi-Cal and Social Security. They also serve as advocates for medical and mental health referrals, in-home service referrals, transportation, nutritional referrals, counseling and much, much more. For more information, click here, or call
(626) 570-3220 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Group Grocery Runs: Shop at your favorite market and enjoy friendly shopping companions. Senior Ride drivers will assist you on and off the vehicle with your bags (four bag maximum per rider). Grocery runs are made to Super A Foods, 300 W. Main St., (Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.); Ralphs, 345 E. Main St. (Thursdays, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.); Ralphs (formerly Hughes), 330 N. Atlantic Blvd. (Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon)

Home-Delivered Meals Program: This program is designed to provide home-delivered hot meals, at no cost, to home-bound senior (60 years and older). Similiar to the "Meals on Wheels" program, the service is being provided through YWCA/Intervale Senior Servicese. Voluntary donations are always welcome; however, there is absolutely no obligation to donate. The program is sponsored by the City of Alhambra through CDBG funds. Alhambra seniors can sign up for the program directly with Intervale Senior Services by calling (626) 858-8382 and identify yourself as an Alhambra resident (all information is strictly confidential). 

In-Home Registry: This program provides assistance to seniors who may need help them with house cleaning, minor home repairs, personal care, shopping and companion care. Finding the right person to provide domestic assistance can be an onerous task. However, the In-Home Registry program can simplify the process by connecting seniors with qualified, prescreened workers. Pay is negotiated between the senior and the worker. The senior is responsible for paying the worker. For more information, call (626) 570-3220, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Legal Assistance: This program, available through the practice of Carlos Arcos, Attorney at Law, provides free legal consultations concerning wills, trusts, probate and other estate planning matters. Appointments are required and free telephone consultations are preliminary to an appointment. To schedule a phone consultation, call (626) 570-5056.

Listening Devices: This program, available through the Joslyn Center, makes available listening devices for the hearing impaired. For more information, come to the front lobby information desk.

Movers & Shakers Senior Walking Program: This program, co-sponsored by Alhambra Hospital, offers an exciting, ongoing walking program for seniors. It's an excellent program for exercise, a good way to make new friends, and provides a wonderful chance to appreciate the great outdoors. An annual $5.00 membership fee includes a T-shirt and membership card. Don't miss out on the fun and exercise! The group meets at Almansor Park walking track Monday and Wednesday at 8 a.m. For more information, call (626) 570-5056.

Senior Advisory Council and Board: Advisory councils provide advice to the City concerning the needs of Alhambra's seniors. Meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted at the Joslyn Center prior to the scheduled meeting. Groups include:

• Alhambra Council of Senior Citizens Affairs: Meets the second Tuesday of every even-numbered month at 10 a.m.
• Alhambra Case Management Project Advisory Board: Meets the second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.

Senior Nutrition Programs: The Joslyn Senior Center offers nutritious lunches for seniors from Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. Suggested donation is $1.50. Reservations are required two days in advance and may be made by calling (626) 458-4455, Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Participants must arrive and pick up their lunch ticket by 10:45 a.m. on any day they intend to have lunch. Special lunch events are often conducted in conjunction with holidays and birthdays are celebrated monthly. Special celebrations are published in the Senior Calendar and Senior Scene, a bimonthly hardcopy calendar published by the Senior Services Division. Another senior nutrition program (not affiliated with the City) is offered through Granada Park United Methodist Church. The N.A.P. Senior Nutrition Program provides lunches for 25 to 45 seniors daily. For more information about this program, call (626) 284-3401.

Senior Scene: This bi-monthly hardcopy newsletter for seniors highlights programs, services and activities offered by the City. Distribution of the newsletter is made to 1,500 individuals.

Senior Transportation: Senior Ride is provided FREE to Alhambra residents who are 60+ years of age or disabled at any age. This curb-to-curb service is available to transport participants throughout Alhambra for any purpose, and up to two miles outside the city for medical appointments. To register bring a photo ID and proof of Alhambra residency (such as a utility bill or bank statement) to one of the registration sites listed below. Non-Senior Disabled residents will be required to provide verification from their doctor that they are not able to ride public transportation. For additional information, call or visit the Joslyn Adult Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave., Alhambra, (626) 470-5088.

• Registration for Senior Ride - Call (626) 289-RIDE (7433) Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  Or visit the Community Services Department, 111 South First Street, or Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel Avenue
   
• Types of Service - (1) Advance Reservations for the best service. Call at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance to schedule an appointment.; (2) Subscription Service for regular appointments. Schedule a ride on a daily or weekly basis. In the event of a schedule change, please call to cancel your pick-up time, otherwise your ride will automatically arrive at the scheduled time; (3) Demand-Response - For emergencies (i.e., doctor's appointment), you may call the same day for a ride. Every effort will be made to accommodate your needs and to arrive as near as possible to your chose time. Rides are not guaranteed, however.
   
• Special Assistance - Please let us know when making your reservation if you will need special assistance. Although all vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts, we need to schedule adquate time to accommodate your needs. If you are physically disabled or frail, and will need assistance, you may bring an "escort." Drivers cannot escort you from or into any building. When you make your reservation, please notify the dispatcher that  you will need two seats. Companions will not be allowed to ride unless they are either eligible for Senior Ride or are serving as an "escort."
   
• Guidelines - Because Senior Ride is a free service and much in demand, please follow the following simple guidelines: (1) Wait outside in front of your pick-up address; (2) Be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time; (3) Vehicles may arrive 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after your scheduled time; (4) If you are picked up more than 10 minutes after your scheduled time, notify us immediately by calling (626) 570-5088; (5) Cancel any appointment you do not need. 

Social Security Representative: A Social Security representative is available each month to provide information and assist in completing social security, S.S.I. and disability applications. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling (626) 570-5056.

Telephone Reassurance: Homebound seniors are connected with a senior volunteer from the Case Management Project. Weekly calls are made to check on their safety and well-being and provide contact with the outside world. Volunteer callers are needed to continue this program. Call (626) 570-3220 for more information.

Volunteers: The Joslyn Center needs senior volunteers to help out at the Front Desk and to work with Case Management staff. The opportunity provides a great way to meet (and greet) the friendly folks at the Joslyn Center. Case Management volunteers assist in making telephone calls and/or visits to local homebound seniors. Morning and afternoon positions available are available for both volunteer positions. For more information, call (626) 570-3220. All interested volunteers must be 55 years of age or older.