Classes for Older Adults

Succulent Workshop

Join us as we paint terracotta pots and plant succulent arrangements that you take home! You will learn the basic steps on how to take care of your succulent. Materials are included.

Location: Great Hall Courtyard

Staff: Haylee Min: 3 | Max: 8

Senior in-person classes at Plummer Park FREE to ALL seniors age 55+.

Jewish Family Service Senior Dining Centers

Jewish Family Service’s neighborhood dining centers are open for a nutritious lunch at four locations throughout West Hollywood. Enjoy a hot meal, chat with your neighbors, and find other activities and events that are taking place at the center. Meals are open to older adults aged 55+ or adults of any age who are living with a disability.

HOW TO SIGN UP: You may sign up at the dining site by filling out a program intake form. Meals are first come, first serve and available to West Hollywood community members who reside, work or go to school in the City of West Hollywood. Hot meals are served at the Plummer Park location Monday through Friday. Other locations provide one hot meal per week, with the option to bring home four frozen meals to enjoy later.

MEAL COORDINATORS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Senior Nutrition Program is looking to hire Meal Service Coordinators to serve hot meals, Monday - Friday. Volunteer opportunities are also available to assist with meal service 1-2 times/week. If interested, please visit our website at www.jfsla.org or call the SNP Office at (323) 937-5852.

Location: Plummer Park Community Center (7377 Santa Monica Blvd) Day/Time: Mondays through Friday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Palm Apartments (959 North Palm Ave) Day/Time: Tuesdays from 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Location: Fairfax Towers (1222 N. Fairfax Ave) Day/Time: Thursdays from 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Location: West Knoll Apartments (838 N. West Knoll Dr) Day/Time: Fridays from 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Tai Chi

Movements are gentle and graceful, and a safe way to relieve arthritis pain and gain balance, strength, and flexibility.

Location: Plummer Park, Room 1 & 2 | Instructor: Gina Banks Day: Mondays and Thursdays | Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

GAIT & BALANCE

Learn how to improve your posture and use your body efficiently and safely! Proper posture and greater flexibility improves your balance and helps prevent falls. It can also help you to avoid fatigue and muscle strain.

Location: Plummer Park, Room 2 | Instructor: Kathy Warners Day: Wednesdays and Fridays | Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Afternoon Fitness

This exercise class is for those with low mobility, conducted in a seated position. Reduce stress and fine tune your body by challenging your muscular endurance and strength.

Location: Plummer Park, Room 2 | Instructor: Marina Goldshteyn Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays | Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Argentine Tango

Learn the Argentine Tango – “the dance of love”! Dress comfortably and please be on time. No partner or dance experience necessary.

Location: Plummer Park, Room 2 | Instructor: Jose Espinoza Day: Sundays | Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

For additional information please contact JFS WHCSC Activity Coordinator Marina Goldshteyn at mgoldshteyn@jfsla.org or (323) 422-0291.