Senior Center to Operate on Limited Basis

“This center is the largest gathering place for older adults in the community. We want to balance providing vital services with protecting the people who pass through these doors every day,” said Akila Gibbs, executive director of the Pasadena Senior Center. “This center is a lifeline for older adults who are otherwise socially isolated and live alone. Not coming here can become a health issue for them, so we will be vigilant in staying in touch with them.”

Certain programs that allow for social distancing of three feet between each person will continue for now. These include weekday hot lunches, vital social services and certain classes and activities.

Classes and activities that have been put on hold are all clubs, a caregiver support group, tap dancing, international folk dance, open line dancing, ballroom dancing, ballroom dance party, Ready/Set/Bank, Braille class, Rediscovering Hope, tai chi, Alexander technique, chair aerobics, Scrabble, chess, Bolly X Lit, sewing, learning Spanish through acting, and social media/smart phones class.

Updates will be provided on the Pasadena Senior Center website on a regular basis, and an email that is distributed weekly to 5,000 members and stakeholders will include updates as well.

“We will monitor the situation closely and remain in regular contact with officials at the Pasadena Public Health Department,” Gibbs added.

“Additional operational adjustments will be decided as needed.