The Simi Valley Senior Center is located at 3900 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley.
The center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Call 583-6363 to inquire about services and special events.
Lunch served at noon weekdays. Call one week ahead for reservations.
Simi community games:
Oct. 12 through 15. Individuals 50 and older can compete for free in basketball shooting, bingo, bunco, 8-ball pool, golf, horseshoes, shuffleboard, paddle tennis and poker. The registration deadline is Oct. 4, and entry packets are available at the center.
Simi Valley Lifelong Learning Institute:
A variety of classes offering extended learning to those 50 and older, including a topical curriculum, field trips, forums, and other educational opportunities taught by academics, writers, artists and professionals. Preregistration is suggested. The fee per class is $5 unless otherwise noted. Preregistration is suggested by calling 654-6459.
- The SS Women: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
- Wipe Away Your Fear of Computers I: 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 26.
- Wipe Away Your Fear of Computers II: 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 28.
COA Friday night dance:
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday with entertainment by The Windsors. Admission is $6 and refreshments will be served. Doors open at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Council on Aging.
Memory loss counseling:
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, by appointment. The Alzheimer's Association offers free counseling for anyone with questions about Alzheimer's disease, dementia, senility and memory loss — including spouses, children, caregivers, friends and neighbors.
Hard-of-hearing group:
2 to 4:30 p.m. second Tuesday. Selection of officers, discussion topics, and recommendations for future programs and speakers. For more information, e-mail arniejo1@sbcglobal.net.
Council On Aging:
1 p.m. second Monday. Monthly meeting, open to the public. Information: Laurie Dickinson, 583-6366.
Free health screenings:
First Thursday of the month. Call 583-6363 for an appointment.
Fibromyalgia support group:
3 to 4:15 p.m. second Thursday. For people with fibromyalgia and other arthritis problems. Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Information: Ella Cranny at 306-1970.
Meal Site Council: 10 a.m. third Thursday.
Stretch 'n' Walk:
10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. An easy to moderate exercise class.
Senior fitness:
9 to 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Fridays. A more active workout.
Aerobics classes:
3:15 to 4:45 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $3 per class.
Free hearing test and hearing aid check:
9 a.m. to noon second Monday of the month. Call 583-6363 for an appointment.
P.A.C.E.:
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Exercise for people with arthritis.
Tai chi:
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays.
Free blood pressure testing:
9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. No appointment required.
Senior Center Theater Performance Group:
1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Formerly the Drama Group, SCTPG is looking for actors, singers, writers, stage crew and management.
Movies in the lounge:
1 p.m. Thursdays.
Book discussion group:
10 a.m. to noon second Thursday.
Rancho Simi Senior Club:
Monthly membership meeting, 1 p.m. second Wednesday. Executive board meeting, 10 a.m. first Thursday. Information: Alice Sternal, 520-0563.
Low-vision support group:
9 to 11 a.m. Mondays. The group meets to share resources and ideas helpful to vision-challenged seniors.
Neck and shoulder massage:
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, by appointment. Walk-ins also welcome, time permitting. $10.
Bring your own crafts group:
9 a.m. to noon Mondays. Informal group works on personal crafts, and often spends time doing volunteer work for the Senior Center.
Genealogy group: 1 to 3 p.m. second and fourth Mondays. The group discusses and shares resources on ways to trace family lineage.
After breast cancer support group:
7 p.m. first Thursday. 527-5360. Simi Scribblers: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. For seniors interested in writing life stories, poetry or fiction.
Stamp Club:
1 to 3:30 p.m. third Monday.
Chess group:
1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Novices to experts are welcome; lessons are provided.
Cultural Connections:
1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Cultural Arts Center, Community Room, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. Hosted by Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Features guest lecturers, artists, film showings and more. Free.
Mah-jongg:
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays.
Chorale group:
11 a.m. to noon Thursdays.
Quilting club:
2 to 5 p.m. Mondays.
Sew 'n' Chat crochet group:
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Bring mending, knitting, sewing or any handiwork.
Women's discussion group:
10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Group discusses issues such as aging, relationships, changing roles, positive thinking and good health.
Wood carving class:
8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Bereavement support group:
10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays.
Widows and widowers support group:
10:30 a.m. Fridays. Duplicate bridge: 1 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays. Information: Connie Locke, 526-9313 or Lee Linder, 527-6447.
NEW PROGRAMS FOR THOSE 50 AND OLDER
Registration is under way for a wide variety of one-day workshops, multi-week classes, clubs, and sports and exercise activities for people 50 and older.
Co-sponsored by the city of Simi Valley, the Council on Aging and the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, most activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi.
Most classes have a registration fee.
For information or to register, call Sue McElvogue, Karen Kalsman or Stan Kalsman at 583-6045.
SIMI VALLEY EXCURSIONS
Chuck Partamian will lead the following trips. Call for information: 583-6363.
- Oak Glen barbecue and music: Oct. 18.
- Solvang and Chumash Casino: Nov. 14.
- Laughlin Edgewater: Dec. 11 to 13.
