Older Adult Programs

Wisdom Workshops
Date: Every Tuesday, except holidays
Time: 10 am - 12:00 pm 
Location: The Diversity Center

Join your community every Tuesday between 10 am - 12 pm at The Diversity Center. Nic is ready with a different activity or workshop each week, and senior volunteers are on hand with snacks, beverages, and community. 

July Activities:

• July 1:  Adult Protective Services Workshop: “Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation - Protecting Yourself and Others”

  Learn how to identify, respond to, and prevent elder abuse, while demystifying APS and its services. Explore how to protect yourself from scams and fraud and learn about local resources.

• July 8: Trauma-Informed Chair Yoga with Irene (waiver required) - starts at 10:30 

• Join a playful and all levels chair yoga class

• July 15: 1990s Music Bingo with Nic

• Brown lip liner, flannel, and baggy jeans… it’s time for the 90s! All fun, no competition.

• July 22: Queer Writing workshop with Jesse

• Join us for a fun and light writing workshop, where we’ll explore playful writing exercises. Sharing optional. There are many ways to participate. No writing experience required. All levels are welcome.

• July 29: Documentary screening & Discussion: Paris Is Burning 

• Join Nic for a screening and brief discussion of the seminal documentary Paris Is Burning, which documents Ball Culture in New York in the 1980s. We’ll discuss the role of the filmmaker, depictions of LGBTQIA2s people on screen, and the legacy of this documentary.

Questions? Please contact Nic at nic.laflin@diversitycenter.org 

*DISCLAIMER: Yoga is a physical activity that poses certain risks, such as risk of injury or exacerbation of medical conditions. By participating, you are acknowledging you are physically fit enough to participate. You should consult with your doctor about your ability to do yoga. By participating in this 60Plus yoga workshop on 2/27, you are assuming any risk, injury, or damage.

Rainbow Strollers
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Changes regularly, contact Rich Berger for information

Join us for a 60-Plus walking group! The group's goal is to provide a fun, rewarding, non-judgmental experience for walkers with a focus on appropriate exercise, interaction, companionship, and enjoyment of nature. Each week, the group will decide where they want to walk. The walks will be no longer than 2 miles, with breaks. Text or call Rich at 831-322-9827 to get added to the Whats App and see where the group is meeting.

NOTE: You will be asked to sign a waiver before you walk with this group. Walking is physical exercise and can cause injury, strain, falls, dehydration, heat stroke, and exhaustion. By attending, you acknowledge that you are physically prepared to go on a walk and assume all responsibility for your health and safety. You are encouraged to check with your doctor that a walking group is right for you. If someone becomes injured on the walk and cannot move, 911 will be called.

Rainbow Ramblers Advanced Walking Group
Date: First + Third Thursday of Each Month
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Changes regularly, contact Rich Berger for information
Ages: Older Adults
Cost: FREE

Event Description: This advanced walking group is geared toward more active folks who are looking for a chance to add some healthy activity to their routine. Though we are not speed walkers, we aim for light aerobic exercise, walking a maximum of 5 miles, with opportunities for breaks as needed. Text or call Rich at 831-322-9827 to get added to the Whats App and see where and when the group is meeting. 

Men’s and Women’s Socials
Date: Every other month, beginning in February

The men’s and women’s socials meet every other month starting in February, either at someone’s home, for an outing, or at The Diversity Center. The socials are usually for two hours in the afternoon, though the time can vary. If you’re interested in hosting a women’s social at your location or at the Center, please e-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org. Check our Community Calendar for more information.

Luncheon Socials
Date: Quarterly, four times per year

Our older adult luncheon socials occur in January, April, September, and November. Luncheons feature food, beverages, entertainment, and engaging education on a relevant topic. For more information about our next luncheon, check our Community Calendar or e-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org. We are always looking for volunteers to help serve food, set up tables, provide entertainment, and clean up. To volunteer, please contact volunteers@diversitycenter.org.

To see our Support Group offerings, click here.

More Events and Additional Information

Walk it OUT Wednesdays

Walk it OUT Wednesdays meets quarterly at the Watsonville Senior Center, and includes a free lunch. For more information, contact Meggie Pina at meggie.pina@diversitycenter.org or check our community calendar.

NOTE: You will be asked to sign a waiver before you walk with either group. Walking is physical exercise and can cause injury, strain, falls, dehydration, heat stroke, and exhaustion. By attending, you acknowledge that you are physically prepared to go on a walk and assume all responsibility for your health and safety. You are encouraged to check with your doctor that a walking group is right for you. If someone becomes injured on the walk and cannot move, 911 will be called.

The Senior Committee

The Senior Committee meets for one hour every two months to discuss programming needs for the Senior Program. The Senior Committee meets in August, October, December, February, and April. We are looking for senior volunteers who can attend our meetings, provide feedback on programs, and help plan senior events. Let’s grow our community together! Email volunteers@diversitycenter.org for more information.

If you have any questions

If you have questions about our programs, please e-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org, or leave a message at 831-425-5422. Check our Community Calendar for current drop in hours and information about upcoming events. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact volunteers@diversitycenter.org.