Senior Services

Rodgers Seniors' Center

1706 Orange Avenue
Corner of Orange and 17th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-9387

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A Recreation Center for Active Adults

Huntington Beach Senior Services provides a broad spectrum of programming and direct services to the aging population of Huntington Beach.  From active aging programs at Rodgers Seniors' Center to assistance with maintaining independence with dignity at Seniors Outreach, Senior Services makes Huntington Beach a great place to age.


The Michael E. Rodgers Seniors' Center is a focal point for an array of programs and services important to the quality of life for the seniors in our community.  The center is a multi-purpose facility and offers opportunities for community involvement and companionship witha wide range of social, recreational, and educational programs promoting wellness.  In addition, Community Senior Serv provides a hot lunch Monday – Friday at 11:30 am with a recommended donation of $2.50 for those over 60 and a cost of $3.50 for those under 60.

Services

AARP Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
AARP 55 Alive Safe Driving Course
Autumn Health Fair & Flu Shot Clinic
Blood Pressure Clinic
Community Senior Serv Congregate Lunch
Preventative Healthcare for the Aging Program
Financial Planning Consultation
HEAP– Hone Energy Assistance Program
HICAP Health Insurance Counseling Program
Homeowners & Renters Assistance Program
Legal Counseling
Notary Services
Telephone Service
Utility Tax Exemption
USDA Food Commodities Program

Clubs & Activities

AA Seniors & Friends Meeting
Aloha Seniors
Bingo
Bright Outlook Assembly
Chess Club
Computer Lab
Wednesday Walkers
Fishing and Recreation Club
Free Your Mind
Game Room
Handy Crafters
Hawaiian Crafts
Hula
Life Story Writing
Mah Jong
PC Buddy Club
Pinochle
Poetry for Pleasure
Singing Goodtimers
Speak Up
Stamp Club
TOPS Take Off Points Sensibly
Ukulele Strummers

Events & Meetings

Council on Aging (COA Board Meeting)
COA Monthly Ballroom Dance
COA Quarterly Luncheons
COA On Course Golf Tournament
COA Senior Saturday
Field Trips
Friday Afternoon at the Movies
New Years Eve Dance
Surf City Senior Providers Networking Meeting
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

For further information on any of these programs, classes or activities, please contact the center.

Classes

Aerobics
Age Wave Training
Book Club
Braille
Bridge
Chinese Brush Painting
Computer Instruction
Fly Fishing
Free Your Mind
Italian
Jazz Dance
Knitting
Longevity Stick
Martial Arts Oil Painting
Physical Education
Pilates
Rubber Stamp Art
Spanish
Sudoku
Tai Chi
Tai Chi Chair
Tap
Total Body Stretch
Ukulele
Western Line Dance
Yoga



Seniors Outreach Center
1718 Orange Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA  92648
(714) 960-2478
FAX:  (714) 374-1620
Transportation:  (714) 374-1742

Facilitating Independent Living and developing a plan for facing late-life transitions. The Seniors Outreach Center provides services that assist elders in the city with their physical, emotional and nutritional needs through professionally trained staff and volunteers.  The Outreach Center, adjacent to the Seniors Center, focuses on programs and services for frail or homebound seniors to promote safety, self-sufficiency and independence.

Programs

Care Management works with seniors, families, and caregivers to provide support services, education about senior services, emotional support during times of need and individualized care plan development.

Meals to the Home provides three meals per day to qualified seniors.

Transportation “Seniors on the Go” provides door-to-door service to medical appointments, shopping centers, Rodgers Seniors Center and any other reason within Huntington Beach.  Escorts are available for those needing extra assistance.



Services

At Risk Senior Program
CHERISH, Community Helpers Engaged in Restoring and Improving Seniors’ Homes
College Internships
Daily Care Call Program
Durable Equipment Lending Service
Emergency Grocery Certificates
Friendly Visitors
Holiday Meals
Information and referral to a variety of resources
Needs and strengths assessment
Senior advocacy
Surf City Senior Providers network

Volunteer Program

Volunteers are needed to support Seniors Outreach Center and the Michael E. Rodgers Seniors Center.  For additional information, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at (714) 374-1544.  Volunteers can assist in the following areas:

Adopt-A-Beach
Aloha Seniors
Autumn Health Fair & Flu Clinic
Bingo
Bright Outlook Assembly
COA Monthly Dance
Congregate Lunch
Council on Aging
Food Distribution
Friendly Visitor
Golf Tournament
Handy Crafters
Holiday Meal Delivery
Meal Packing
Meals to the Home
Office Support—Information & Referral
Senior Saturday
Singing Goodtimers
Transportation Drivers
Transportation Escorts
Ukulele Strummers