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6500 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito
Monday - Thursdays, 8AM-5PM
Friday, 8AM-4PM
Tel.(510) 559-7677
Fax.(510) 524-3965
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Our Mission
The Open House Senior Center is committed to improving the quality of life for older adults.
It is the goal of our staff and volunteers to provide programs and services for the vigorous and independent person as well as the frail and vulnerable in the most integrated setting. We value and respect every ones right to age in place.
Classes & Programs
Alzheimer Respite Program, Art Classes (Acrylic, Drawing, and Watercolor), Awareness Through Movement, Balance Training & Fall Prevention, Barber, Birding Trip, Broadway/Old Time Songs, Caregivers Support Group, Case Management, Cash Bingo, Chess Group, Computer Classes, Creative Writing, Easy Ride Transportation Service, Excursions & Shopping Trips, Exercise, Folk Dance, Footcare Clinic, Grocery Bingo, Hairdresser, Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP), Hiking, Kayaking, Knitting & Crochet, Mah Jong, Massage, Mat Exercise, Matting: Work of Arts, Mind Works, Music Composition, Podiatry, Senior Legal Service, Senior Women's Support Group, Tai Chi, Tea Dance, and Health Workshops.
60 Plus Bulletin
To keep current on services and programs benefiting older adults, call (510) 559-7677 and ask to be put on the 60 Plus Bulletin mailing list. Join our wellness program, senior excursion/trips, free workshops, computer classes and special events. No membership. Click here for May issue.
El Cerrito CoCo Cafe
Enjoy a nutritious meal at a friendly atmosphere. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 12 noon, at the Open House Senior Center. 4 Daily Entree Choices: Entree D'Jour, Cheese Burger, Chef's Salad and Seafood Louie Salad. Please call (510)559-7677 for advance reservation. $2 Suggested Donation. Click here for May menu.
Calendar of Events
Single Payer Health Care & Movie "Sicko"
Wednesday, May 7, 1PM-4PM at the Open House Senior Center. Viewing of Michael Moore's movie "Sicko" plus discussion on prescriptions, glasses, dental, hearing aids, mental health and more with Sandra Decker. Free admission.
Assest Allocation
Making Your Assests Work For You
Wednesday, May 21, 1PM-2:30PM at the Open House Senior Center with Micheal Levenson, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor. This seminar helps investors understand the importance of proper and regular asset allocation as a foundational element of an investment strategy. The talk will be interactive and full audience participation is welcome. Free admission.
El Cerrito Committee on Aging
Wednesday, May 21, 3PM at the El Cerrito Community Center, City Council Chambers, 7007 Moeser Lane. General Public is invited. MEETING CANCELLED.
Tea Dance
Wednesday, May 21, 1PM-4PM, at the El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane.
Sakura Kai Festival
Talent Show Fundraiser
Saturday, June 14, 1:30PM-3:30PM, at Fairmont School Auditorium next to the Open House Senior Center, Stockton Ave. & Lexington Ave., El Cerrito. Featuring performances by the Sakura Kai Senior Classes: Taiko, Line Dance, Karaoke, Shigin, Odori, Drama Skit, Flute Duet..Plus, Silent Auction, Craft Displays and Food. Tickets available by donation. All proceeds will be donated to the Sakura Kai Building Fund. For more information, please email ecsakurakai@hotmail.com.
What's NEW at Open House!!!
Wii for Seniors
Virtual Bowling/Golf/Tennis/Ballball
What is Wii? Wii is very intuitive, just like playing the real game! It is easy to learn and play. By pressing a button and swinging the controller, people can bowl, golf, and play tennis, baseball or boxing. This interactive game allows seniors who can no longer bowl or play golf continue with the virtual version of their favorite games. Have lots of fun while working on improving hand-eye coordination, balance and muscular strength & endurance. Call (510) 559-7677 for schedule.
New Walking Group
Join Ollie Beasley and other walkers as they explore the Ohlone Greenway, aka as the BART Pathway. This is a wonderful chance to experience the restoration of Baxter Creek. The group departs at the Open House Senior Center on Thursdays at 9:30AM. Cost is FREE.
Talk Back
Join an new informal discussion group on Tuesdays, 9:30AM-10:45AM, at the Open House Senior Center with topics ranging from motivational issues, self-help for seniors, health & welfare and various other subjects. Group led by Ollie Beasley. Fee per session: $4 resident/$5 non-resident. Call (510) 559-7677.
Senior Citizen Emergency List
El Cerrito residents who would like to register at the Open House Senior Center, call Liz Espadilla at (510)559-7677 to leave your name, address, telephone #, and contact person outside the state in case of a local emergency.
Caregivers Support Group
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month,
11AM-1PM, at the Open House Senior Center, 6500 Stockton Ave. FEE per SESSION: $4 EC Resident and $5 Non-resident. Learn new skills to help manage the stresses of caregiving, painful changes in life circumstances and relationships and caring for the caregiver. Facilitator: Alena Gonzalez, Case Manager/Senior Peer Counselor/
B.A Gerontology. Call (510) 559-7677.
Volunteer!
Volunteer Job Opportunities
Volunteers bring very special skills and talents to the City of El Cerrito. The City's performance delivering services to the public is greatly enhanced by volunteers. Rewards are many for those who volunteer. Job experience is gained, new skills are learned while keeping active and doing something worthwhile. As Mahatma Gandhi said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
There is an immediate need for volunteers to perform the following tasks at The Open House Senior Center:
Respite Group Volunteers: Provide assistance to persons with Alzheimer's Disease and other memory loss. In turn, this gives caregivers a break.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers: Deliver noon day meals to the homebound in Kensington, El Cerrito and Richmond Annex.
Computer Lab Volunteers: Teach computer skills at our Computer Learning Center.
60+ Newsletter Volunteers: Help label newsletters for our monthly mailing.
For more information, call Ellen Paasch, Program Supervisor at (510) 559-7035.
