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Redlands Community Senior Center

Table of Contents

• County of San Bernardino Department of Aging and Adult Services
• County Nutrition Site
• Multi-Purpose Dance Room
• Book & Video Lending Library
• Enrichment Classes
• Social Activities
• Health and Exercise Programs
• Facility Rental
• Senior Resources

Redlands Community Senior Center
111 West Lugonia
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: (909) 798-7579
Fax: (909) 793-3569

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Redlands Community Senior Center offers adults 50 years of age & older the opportunity to interact with other seniors in a warm, caring environment. The Center is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. excluding holidays.

The Center is dedicated to offering a variety of classes and activities including bingo, bunco, craft class, computer classes, exercise class, Tai Chi, the Redlands Walkers, quilting classes, and The Never Alone Program. The Center also plans trips and excursions to various locations throughout southern California.

The Senior Center has a video lending library as well as a small library well stocked with books and puzzles! Special events are planned throughout the year! Dances, BBQ's, Arts & Crafts Fairs, Holiday Parties, and Pot Luck Dinners are all part of the fun!

Drop by and join in the fun! Come and share a talent, make new friends, enjoy a great lunch, and get involved in the activities and programs of the Redlands Community Senior Center.

County of San Bernardino Department of Aging and Adult Services
The Redlands Community Senior Center houses the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services Senior Information and Assistance Program. This program is designed to help seniors and disabled adults find the resources to solve problems and obtain services. The office is open every Thursday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. For any further assistance dial (909) 891-3810  

County Nutrition Site
Senior citizens, 60 years of age and older, are served a hot lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room in the Community Senior Center. Persons under 60 years of age may purchase lunch for $5.00. Reservations are  required. To make a reservation please call (909) 793-6999 or (909) 798-7579.

Multi-Purpose Dance Room
Special events are held in this room, which include: monthly dances to big band music, and Hawaiian Luaus.

Book & Video Lending Library
Be sure to visit the wonderful video and book library. The book and video lending library operate Monday through Friday. Books may be kept as long as they are needed. A maximum of three videos may be checked out for a maximum of three days. Lending libraries are free of charge to seniors.

Enrichment Classes

Open ScrapBooking Class
Join us for an Afternoon of crafty creations and bring your unfinished craft works. Projects include handmade cards, gift tags, and beautiful scrapbooking pages.

Craft Class

Come join us Tuesday morning as we make crafty creations.

Computer Class
Want to learn basic computer skills in a structured class environment?  This class is for you!  No previous computer experience is necessary.  Students will learn how to work and what you can do with a computer, word processing and more.  Instructed by Fred Demke.

Tai Chi Class
It is a psychological and movement practice that helps improve mental and physical faculties that may have slowed as a result of the aging process. This ancient Chinese exercise brings relaxation and well being by emphasizing balanced postures, slow breathing, and calmness.

Morning/Evening Classes taught by Cicy Lai.

Social Activities

Afternoon Movies
The Senior Cinema shows free movies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Refreshments are served. Join us for the latest releases and classic movies too! Donations are appreciated.

Bingo
Meets every Thursday from 10:00-11:30 a.m. and 2:30-4:00 p.m. come join the fun while you make new friends. A variety of different bingo games are played. Cards are 25 cents a peice.

Bunco
Bunco is a fun, fast paced dice game. Prizes are awarded for the most Buncos won, the highest score and the booby prize winner.

Coffee and Conversation
A delicious continental breakfast is served every Thursday. The cost is $2.00 per person for a full breakfast that consists of cereal and milk, fruit, pastry, coffee and juice. Snacks are available for $1.00, coffee alone is $.25. Come and socialize with friends while enjoying a wonderful breakfast.

Monthly Dances
Dances are held throughout the year with a live band or keyboard/vocalist.  A catered dinner is served 5:30-6:00 pm with dancing from 6:00-8:00 pm. Join us for friends, fun, and great music!

Monthly Potluck
Make some new friends and enjoy a great assortment of food at our monthly potlucks. Call the Senior Center to sign up to bring a dish and for more information on this monthly program.

Seniors at Play
Join us for cards, board games or bring your needlepoint or projects.

Simply Singles
The Simply Singles group goes on fun outings throughout the year and meet once a month for a “dine-out” at local restraurants. Enjoy friendship, fun, and socialization in the Simply Singles group!

Health and Exercise programs

Blood Pressure Readings
Free blood pressure readings from a registered nurse are available on the first Monday of every month in the dining room. Appointments are not required. Come on over! A small
donation is appreciated.

FSA Counseling
Family Services Association is offering free individual counseling to all seniors every Thursday. Counseling includes depression, anxiety, achieving personal goals, and many more. To make an appointment please call the FSA clinic at (951) 369 - 8036. So come on down and speak to a counselor one on one.      

Redlands Walkers
Want a safe place to walk? Then the Redlands Walkers Group is for you! Make new friends while getting fit at the same time! Participants walk in the Community Center gym. Walkers register their laps walked in the office. Join the fun!

Inland Counties Legal Services
Offered on the first Thursday of every month by appointment. Provided by Inland Counties Legal Services. Please call the Senior Center for a half hour appointment. Donations appreciated.

Never Alone Program
This wonderful program is for seniors and the disabled living alone. Participants will receive a daily assurance telephone call from a pre-screened volunteer. To register for this program, please call the Senior Center office. Volunteer callers are also needed. Please contact the Center for an application.

Women’s Discussion Group
This group meets on Monday mornings at the Senior Center.  Women have the opportunity to meet with their peers for discussions on topics of interest that pertain to their lives.  Facilitated by Jill Spellman, MSW.

Facility Rental
Reservations / Refunds
All payments and deposits are due, in full, two weeks prior to the event date in order to secure the reservation. All cancellations must be made 14 days in advance of the reservation date. All refunds, except cleaning deposit, shall be subject to a ten percent (10%) administrative fee.

Redlands Community Senior Center
111 West Lugonia
An ideal spot for groups needing a room to hold meetings, dances, parties, and receptions. The facility has a large multi-purpose room and one classroom. For more
information please call 909-798-7579.

 Senior Resources

Seniors at risk, adults, and people with disabilities can obtain information on housing, medical care, legal assistance, social programs, employment and more from agencies below.

Arthritis Foundation

• Inland Empire Branch:
  Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Friday)
  4060 Chestnut St.
  Riverside, CA 92501-3537
  Phone: (909) 320-1540
  Email:
  Fax: (909) 320-1543
  Toll Free Phone: (800) 954-2873

San Bernardino County Department of Aging & Adult Services -
Providing service to seniors and at risk individuals to improve or maintain choice, independence, and quality of life. The Department works to ensure seniors and adults with disabilities have the right to age in place in the least restrictive environment! Visit the website or call to find out about the variety of services and programs available.

• Local Office:
  686 E. Mill St.
  San Bernardino, CA 92415
  Phone: (909) 891- 3810 

County of San Bernardino Dept of Behavioral Health: AgeWise
Agewise is here to help adults over 60 with aging issues. Some ways they can help are, they will be there for you when you would like to talk to someone, they help you find appropriate referrals for various services, and also assist you with personal problems or concerns.

• Local Office: 
  850 E. Foothill Blvd
  Rialto, CA 92376
  Phone: (909) 421-9200