The Willowbrook Senior Center was established in 1979. The center serves the Willowbrook, Athens and Westmont unincorporated areas and other neighboring communities. It is a multipurpose facility designed to offer a wide range of services and social activities providing opportunities for daily learning, skills enhancement, community engagement, socialization, and healthy living for older adult residents.
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Public Access Computers/Computer Labs | Computers and printers available for the public to use on their won or in a class setting; tablets available at some centers too |
Health Screenings | A variety of screenings are held at various centers; varying dates and times |
AARP Senior Workshops | Variety of classes that target seniors in the community by providing classes such as driving and use of new technology; variety of dates and times |
Arts & Crafts | Group that focuses on arts and crafts projects; varied dates and times |
Beading | Class teaches all levels to paint with different mediums; varied dates and times |
Painting Class for Adults | Meditation techniques are taught to help manage stress; varied dates and times |
Millinery | Class that meets once a week to create fashionable hats |
Drawing | Class participants learn to draw; varied dates and times |
Crochet/Knitting | Crochet/Knitting is taught from new to advanced learners; varied dates and times |
Sewing | Class that teaches sewing to community members; varying dates and times |
Quilting | Class participants learn to quilt all levels welcomed; varied dates and times |
Jewelry | Jewelry class for all levels; varied dates and times |
Senior Video Exercise | Seniors exercise to a video at the center |
Health Fitness | A health and fitness assessment that provides recommended workout and instructions on how to use the exercise equipment at the center |
Strength Training | An exercise that focuses on strengthening exercise with or without the use of equipment; varied dates and times |
Exercise | Exercise class such aerobics; varied dates and times |
Line Dancing | All exercise is taught to fun music in which a partner is not needed; varied levels, dates and times |
Chair Exercises | All the execise is done while sitting and can include Yoga, stretch bands, etc.; varied dates and times |
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Food Pantry & Emergency Food | Shelf-stable food is available to individuals and families in need |
Congregate Meals | Lunch meals on-site at centers for seniors |
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Title V | Centers serve as training sites for subsidized part-time work for unemployed older adults (age 55 or older) |
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Dances | Events held at centers that include entertainment such as music to dance to and/or food, games, etc. This is an opportunity for community members to socialize with each other |
Jarvis Club | Social club for seniors that provides opportunities and activities such dances, health, and wellness forums and a travel club at the center |
Movie Day | at the Center |
Bingo/loteria | Game for seniors to play; varying dates and times |
Card/Board/Table Games | Bid Whist, Canasta, Chess, Checkers, Puzzles amongst others for seniors |
Field Trips | Community field trips to educational or culturally enriching venues/sites |
Movie Day | Community members gather to watch a movie together; varying dates/times through the month |
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Presentation/Workshops | Centers have a variety of workshops that changes every week. Do contact your local center for details |
Seasonal Celebrations | Centers plan celebrations and activities around holidays that include giveaways. Do contact your local center for details |
Wellness Fairs | Resources and activities that help bring health and wellness to the community for an event |
Emergency Preparedness Workshops | Centers help prepare the community in the event of an emergency |
Free Income Tax Preparation | Community organizations provide free income tax preparation to income eligible individuals and families |
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L.A. Found Bracelet Distribution Site | Centers are a distribution site for LA FOUND Project Lifesaver Bracelets to participants |
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Meeting Room Available | Centers have meeting rooms available for organizations to use to provide a service to the community |
Adult Protective Service Referrals | Center staff are able to submit referrals for elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect on behalf of concerned community members |
Utility Assistance | Utility assistance provided to income eligible households for SoCal Gas and SCE utility bills; varying dates/times at centers |
Information & Referral | Provide information and refer community members to programs/services available |
Form Assistance | Staff help complete simple forms such as Utility CARE Discount, Jury Duty, etc. |