Pasadena Senior Center Limits Access Due To COVID-19

With an abundance of caution,the Pasadena Senior Center is operating on a limited basis in the face of theCOVID-19 Coronavirus until further notice.

Certain programs thatallow for social distancing of three feet between each person will continue fornow. These include weekday hot lunches, vital social services and certainclasses 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.

Older adults, especiallythose who are 80 years old and up or have compromised immune systems, are mostvulnerable for contracting the virus.

“This center is thelargest gathering place for older adults in the community. We want to balanceproviding vital services with protecting the people who pass through thesedoors every day,” said Akila Gibbs, executive director of the Pasadena SeniorCenter. “This center is a lifeline for older adults who are otherwise sociallyisolated and live alone. Not coming here can become a health issue for them, sowe will be vigilant in staying in touch with them.”

Updates will be providedon the Pasadena Senior Center website on a regular basis, and an email that isdistributed weekly will include updates as well.

“We will monitor thesituation closely and remain in regular contact with officials at the PasadenaPublic Health Department,” Gibbs added. “Additional operational adjustmentswill be decided as needed.”

For more informationabout the center’s response to the virus issue, visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331.

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