Senior Center Programs

The Place Where Fun Begins!

Hawthorne Senior Center

The Hawthorne Senior Center is located directly behind the Hawthorne Memorial Center at

3901 el Segundo boulevard, Hawthorne. Parking in the rear. entrance on Prairie avenue.

(310) 349-1650 Hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm .

walking 101

improve your overall health by incorporating active walking into your daily routine. whether you want to burn calories, improve your cardiovascular health, or simply want something fun to do, join us for this interactive and fun class that will kick off your day in a great way. participants will walk the perimeter of the gymnasium at their own pace while grooving to music. class instructions: wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, and bring a bottle of water. all participants are required to complete an emergency form.

instructor: staff fee: free Location: Betty ainsworth sports center, gymnasium

50+ Jan. 5 – apr. 26 m/w 10:00 am-11:00 am No class monday, January 16 and february 20

arts & Crafts

Join us for a fun hour of drawing, crafting and socializing. all materials will be provided.

instructor: staff fee: free Location: senior center

50+ Jan. 3 – apr. 25 tue 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Pickleball 101

Join us and learn to play the sport that is quickly gaining popularity across the country. pickleball is a sport created around the idea of badminton and ping-pong. participants will learn the rules and fundamentals of the sport through drills, games, and lessons in order to prepare for match play. all equipment will be provided. class instructions: wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, and bring a bottle of water. all participants are required to complete an emergency form.

instructor: staff fee: free Location: Betty ainsworth sports center, gymnasium

50+ Jan. 3 – apr. 27 tu/th 10:00 am-11:00 am

bingo

Join us for bingo and play for a chance to win great prizes. Bingo cards will be provided.

instructor: staff fee: $1/card or $0.50/card when you bring a gift for bingo game Location: senior center

50+ Jan. 5 – apr. 27 th 10:30 am-11:30 am

tai Chi

tai chi is a martial art system of calisthenics that originated in china, consisting of sequences of slowcontrolled movements practiced as exercises. this ancient form of martial arts improves strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning and balance. participants will learn basic forms, movements, and breathing patterns in order to create harmony between the mind and body. class instructions: wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, and bring a bottle of water. all participants are required to complete an emergency form.

Senior Center Happenings

■ billiard room the billiard room is available monday through friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ■ Computer room the computer room is available monday through friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, to a limited number of seniors at a time. come in to reserve for 1 hour increments.

■ lunch Program the lunch program is provided by the torrance ymca each wednesday serving 7 frozen meals, fruit and milk from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Seniors,

please call torrance ymCa at (310) 602-4905 to

sign up. the meals are distributed by walk up at the hawthorne senior center, back door from the parking lot. seniors must be on the list in order to receive lunches every wednesday. hot meals are to resume on January 17, 2023. frozen meals will continue as a pickup for those that are not participating in sit-down meals. seniors can do one or the other, not both.

instructor: staff fee: free Location: Betty ainsworth sports center, gymnasium

50+ Jan. 6 – apr. 28 fri 10:00 am-11:00 am No class friday, march 31

upcoming field trips

Getty museum – January 27, 2023 Downtown Disney – february 24, 2023 Cirque du Soleil – friday, april 21, 2023

for more information on how to participate, please call (310) 349-1650.

important Phone Numbers

upcoming Senior events

valentine’s Day Dance february 14, 2023

Have an email address?

call the senior center to have it added to our contact group. receive a monthly calendar of what is happening in the senior center and the quarterly newsletter as well.

Activities and programs are subject to change due to Covid-19 restrictions. For more information, please call: (310) 349-1650 hawthorne senior center .................310-349-1650 inglewood senior center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-412-5338 south Bay senior services ................ 310-325-2141 Little co. of mary home health ........... 310-543-3450 torrance memorial home health ...........310-784-3739 housing .................................310-349-1600 senior employment (ipdc scsep) .......... 818-714-2084 home delivered meals ................... 310-602-4905 mta Bus passes .........................310-349-1640 gardena dial-a-ride sign up. ..............310-349-1650 volunteer opportunities...................310-349-1650 information & assistance..................310-349-1650 La county area on aging ................ 800-510-2020 elder abuse hotline ..................... 800-477-3646 employment programs.................... 213-738-2631 alzheimer’s association .................. 800-272-3900 elder care Locator.........................800-677-1116 center for health care rights.............800-824-0780