SENIOR CENTERS & PROGRAMS

SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTERS

Senior and community centers offer an important service in updating seniors with relevant information. They also offer excellent opportunities to be involved, enjoy social activities, exchange ideas, and to receive many services. Most offer hot lunch programs. Many feature

dances, games, classes, and a variety of other activities.

BENICIA SENIOR CENTER

745-1202 187 East L Street

DIXON SENIOR MULTI-USE CENTER

678-7022 201 So. 5th St

FAIRFIELD SENIOR CENTER

428-7421 1200 Civic Center Drive

RIO VISTA SENIOR CENTER

375-6656 25 Main Street

SUISUN SENIOR CENTER

421-7203 318 Merganser Drive

VACAVILLE McBRIDE SENIOR CENTER

469-6660 411 Kendal Street

VALLEJO FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER

644-4716 820 Sonoma Blvd

VALLEJO FLORENCE DOUGLAS SR CENTER

643-1044 333 Amador St

VALLEJO MARINA TOWERS DROP-IN CNTR

643-1798 575 Sacramento

DAY ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

The active senior can enjoy fellowship, lunch, social events and activities such as arts and crafts, games, exercise, guest speakers and more.

HILLTOP ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER

643-4205

925 Sacramento St., Vallejo

Once a week recreation, Tuesday 9-2:30 p.m., day socialization and crafts programs for well seniors 50+. Speakers are often presented. Programs are free to participants. Bring bag lunch or purchase a low cost hot meal.

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS

For a more comprehensive listing of local senior organizations and clubs call your local senior center.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS

800-424-3410

California State Offices, AARP

AARP offers a dynamic array of programs, publications and community services for people 50+. Some of their programs include an annuity program, credit card services, insurance programs, investment programs, travel programs, and their pharmacy service. (See Drugs/Prescriptions section.) e-mail: member@aarp.org

www: http://www.aarp.org/benefits/msms.html

www:http://www.aarp.org/benefits/cspy.html

www: http://www.aarp.org/office/field.html#CA

www: http://www.aarp.org/55alive/about.html

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING

800-510-2020/916-322-3887

Contact this department regarding any issues or problems concerning the Area Agency on Aging. This department oversees the Area Agency on Agency as a funding source, setting policy and giving the agency technical assistance with programs. The Department also works with other public and private non profit agencies throughout California. Website to contact that offers the ability to communicate with the CDA through a “FeedbackForm”:issues about complaints, problems, suggestion and praise. http: //www.aging.state.ca.us/

COMMITTEES ON AGING

Several cities have citizens’ advocates groups that meet regularly to advise city and county government about the needs of older adults. Check with your local senior center for information.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING SERVING NAPA & SOLANO ADVISORY COUNCIL

This volunteer citizens’ advocate group advises and makes recommendations to the Area Agency on Aging. Council members work to improve the well-being of older persons. Monthly meetings are open to the public. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for information and meeting locations.