SENIOR SERVICES
Dana Point Senior Center
operated by South County Senior Services
at the Dana Point Community Center
34052 Del Obispo Street (949) 496-4252
 The Dana Point Senior Center offers a wide variety of programs
and
services designed to meet the educational, recreational, social
and
human service needs to a vital and diverse aging population. Activities
vary month to month and reflect the needs and interests of the
community, as well as the resources. Call the number listed above
and
ask to receive this month's schedule of activities. Dana Point
seniors
are encouraged to come and have lunch and meet new people. We have
a
warm and friendly atmosphere offering a variety of programs to
meet your
needs.
Senior News
Dana Point Senior Center, 34052 Del Obispo,
Dana Point, CA 92629 – Call 496-4252 for more details – Stay
for lunch ($3)
Home Delivered Meals
For homebound seniors 60yrs+ or anyone unable to shop or cook.
Home
delivered meals include: 1 breakfast for the next day, 1 hot
lunch, and
1 cold dinner; delivered Monday through Friday. We ask a donation
of $5.00 per day. Participants are required to
take meals for a minimum of
two (2) weeks, Monday through Friday. For meal delivery please
call
496-4252.
Senior Lunch
Daily hot and cold meals served weekdays at 11:45 a.m. in the comfortable
setting at the Dana Point Community/Senior Center. Meals
include beverage, dessert, and good fellowship. Prices: $3
for hot meal,
$2.50 for cold meal, $3 for salad. Reservations must be made
two days in
advance. Call 496-4252 to reserve your meal. Need a ride? Free
transportation is provided by request, please call: 559-7690
or
496-4252.
Volunteers Needed
Various volunteer positions are available at the Senior Center.
Positions include delivering Meals On Wheels, serving lunch
in the
Senior Dining Room, and clerical help. Call for more details
or come by
the center and fill out a volunteer application. Office hours
are
Mon-Fri, 8:30a-2:30p.
Commodities Distribution
Foods distributed to qualified Dana Point senior residents
by the Second
Harvest Food Bank. See Food Eligibility Guidelines posted
at the center.
Held monthly on Thursday after the third Wednesday.
Dates: 3/20, 4/17, 5/22, 6/19
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Case Management
Home assessments to determine the level of assistance needed
to help
maintain the seniors' independence as long as possible.
Call 496-9519
for an appointment.
Date: Monday-Friday (by appt. only)
Cost: Free
Hi-Cap Counseling
No cost Medicare and insurance counseling.
Date: Last Thursday of the month (by appt. only, call
496-4252 between
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Legal Consultation for Seniors 60+
Consult with an attorney regarding Probate, Estate
Planning, Wills& Trusts, and Elder law.
Date: Third Wednesday of the month (by appt. only)
Call: 496-4252 to set up an appointment.
Cost: Free
Visual Aide & Consultation
Conducted by the Braille Institute, this program is aimed at assisting
those seniors with low-vision problems. Evaluation of needs and
determination of a variety of devices to improve reading and other
visual tasks. NOTE: Doctor's written referral required
Date: Once monthly, by appt. only (714) 821-5000
Cost: Free
FUN N Games Dept.
Armchair Sport Fans
Watch the NBA playoff games on 50" screen TV. Refreshments
and snacks are served. Call 248-3530 for dates.
Movies
Afternoon movies and travelogues are shown once a month on Wednesday
at 12:30 p.m. following lunch, in the Lounge, on our huge 50" screen
TV. Popcorn and beverages are served. Call 248-3530 for agenda.
Games
Checkers, cards, dominoes and various other games you can learn
to play with your peers, each Thursday following lunch. Refreshments
and snacks will be served. For more information call 248-3530.
Beach Cities Senior Club Trip Schedule
 Beach Cities Senior Club meets at the Dana Point Senior Center
on the second Tuesday of each month, 10:00-11:30 a.m. We welcome
guests. For more information or to register for these trips, call
496-4109. All trips depart from and return to the Dana Point Senior
Center, 34052 Del Obispo. Please park at the rear of the building.
Make checks payable to: Beach Cities Senior Club. *Note: departure
times are firm, return times are approximate. More activities to
come. Check the bulletin board in the hallway at the Dana Point
Community Center.
*Note: departure times are firm, return times
are approximate.
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