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Make new friends, take a class or just travel to a new and unique place. Everyone 60 years and better is welcome to join in a variety of activities and programs. These programs will help improve your emotional well-being and provide opportunities to socialize with others. A wide range of special senior events take place thoughout the year. Please find all current senior program activities and special senior events in our Activities Guide. For further information regarding senior programs please contact 831-899-6809.
Contact Us
Kennedy Parker
Phone: 831-899-6803
Email: kparker@ci.seaside.ca.us
Jaqueline Perez-Lopez
Phone: 831-899-6809
A wide range of special senior events take place throughout the year. Sign up early as space is limited! See our Activities Guide and call 831-899-6880 for more information. These dates are good through 2024. New dates will be added for 2025 soon.
2026 Excursions | ||
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Scenic Walks: $2/walkEvery month we offer an opportunity and transportation to take a walk around Monterey County. Whether you are looking to better your health, or just explore nature’s beauty, sign up for our scenic walks!
| Mall of the Month: $5/tripLove to shop? Need a Ride? Join us on our Monthly Mall Excursions!
| Senior TripsPrices and registration dates vary. Register at Oldemeyer Center Front Desk!
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The senior leisure activities offer an opportunity for seniors to make new friends, learn a new skill, or just travel to a new and unique place. Everyone 60 years and better is welcome to join in a variety of activities and programs.
BingoSenior Bingo is held on Tuesdays from 12 PM to 3 PM in Laguna Grande Hall at the Oldemeyer Center. Bingo Cards are $0.50 each. You must be 18 years old to play. Lunch is available for $3 with 24-hours in advance reservations. Call 831-899-6809. Knitting & CrochetingIf you have always wanted to learn how to knit or crochet, every Monday morning from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. She will walk you through the basics! Before you know it, you’ll be knitting a scarf or hat for yourself or to give as a gift. If you are already a pro, join us for a fun, relaxing time of knitting and sharing the morning with friends over coffee and pastries as you create something new. Please bring your own supplies. Social Dance ClassJoin us Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:15 PM to 2 PMin the Oldemeyer Center Dance Studio for our Social Dance Class. Learn the basics of social or ballroom dancing, even come in and perfect the smooth moves you have already! This is a rhythmic and fun way to enhance the health and well-being of older adults. Let us help you learn basic to advanced steps from a variety of dance styles. Coffee and light refreshments are served.Square DancingThe Sage Stompers Square Dance Club invites all square dancers to join them every Tuesday night from 7:30 PM to 9 PMfor a fun evening of square dancing. Singles, couples and all ages are welcome! Beginner classes are held the first Tuesday of each month. A $2 donation is appreciated. Please call 831-899-0752 for more informationLine DancingFriday mornings from 9:15 AM to 11:15 AM in Laguna Grande Hall and Tuesdays from 2 PM to 3:30 PM in the Dance Studio. This is a popular dance trend with our seniors and a great fitness opportunity so get moving! | Exercise and Stretching ClassJoin us for a free drop in exercise and stretching class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM, in Laguna Grande Hall. The first half of the class focuses on strengthening the muscles, and ends with stretching. This improves health, lowers risks for chronic diseases, and makes activities of daily living easier. No experience needed. We provide the equipment, so all you need to bring is water. Drop-In PickleBallMonday & Friday, 12:30pm - 3:30pm in Laguna Grande Hall in Oldemeyer. Pickle ball is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation. It is a fun sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Playing Pickleball is a great way to get some exercise, and meet new people. It can also be played as doubles or singles, and can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels.
The Oldemeyer Center will be closed on New Year’s, Martin Luther King, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving and day after, Christmas Eve and Christmas. |
The senior nutrition program offers an opportunity for seniors to enjoy food and offers social, educational, and other support services for seniors.
Themed Lunch DancesThe Senior Program hosts wonderful theme lunches and great dances! Dances take place in Laguna Grande Hall at the Oldemeyer Center. Lunch and Dancing: $4 / Just Dancing: $2. 2026 Dates
Doors open at 10:45 AM. Lunch is served at 11:30 AM. Dancing to a live band follows from 12 PM to 3 PM. **Mother’s Day Event is FREE for mothers, 10 AM - 1 PM. Lunch is served at 10:30 AM. Not a dance. | Coffee ChatWe invite you to have complimentary coffee and pastries Monday through Friday 9 AM to 11 AM. Join in and meet new friends, catch up with old friends. Candlelight LunchesJoin us for a Meals on Wheels lunch the first Wednesday of each month. Enjoy lunch and live music for your listening or dancing pleasure. Music begins at 11 AM and lunch is served in Laguna Grande Hall at the Oldemeyer Center at 11:15 AM. Please call 831-899-6809 to make a reservation 24 hours in advance. Meals on WheelsThis program is co-sponsored by the City of Seaside and Meals on Wheels. A delicious hot meal is served every day for adults 60 years and above for a suggested donation of $3. The meal is generally served Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM in the Laguna Grande Hall or Dance Studio. |
Blood Pressure CheckFree Blood Pressure check are offered on the first Friday of every month from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM by the Seaside Fire Department in Laguna Grande Hall.Medicare AssistanceFirst Tuesday, by Appointment. Alliance on Aging Medicare assistance will be available the first Tuesday of the month, at 11AM, 12PM, AND 1PM . Please call 831-655-7567 for more information and appointments Tax PreparationAlliance on Aging is providing free tax preparation at the Oldemeyer Center on Tuesdays from 9AM - 3PM between February 6th and April 9th, 2024. To make appointments call 831-655-1334. Senior Citizen Utility Collection Rate DiscountSeniors, age 65 and over with no dependents living at home, can qualify for reduced garbage and collection rates. Please pick up your form from the Oldemeyer Center at 986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside. For assistance please call 831-899-6880, form must be delivered to City Hall along with your utility bill and a document to verify age. Tech TableNeed help with your technology devices? Monday and Fridays from 12-2 PM, sign up by calling 899-6809. Monterey Peninsula CollegeMonterey Peninsula College offers a wide range of classes through the MPC Older Adult Program. Registration is through Monterey Peninsula College.
| .Taxi Voucher ProgramIf you are 65 years or older and reside in Seaside, you are eligible for the new Taxi Voucher Program! These vouchers allow qualified persons to travel via taxi within their local community. These vouchers are available at the Oldemeyer Center front desk upon presenting a valid picture ID. Seaside Residents may obtain up to 6 vouchers per calendar month. One voucher is good for a single one-way trip up to the value of $17. Voucher holders are responsible for paying any balance above the $17 metered amount. Serviceable Locations - These taxi vouchers are valid anywhere within the city limits of Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Sand City and Seaside, as long as the trip originates in one of these cities. Taxi Providers - When ready to ride, call one of the Taxi providers listed below and give yourself plenty of time, as a taxi may not be immediately available when you call.
Central Coast Cab - 831-626-3333 Additional Riders - Voucher holders may bring others along for the ride at no further charge, as long as there is appropriate seating for each passenger and all are traveling together to the destination. Learn more! |
