Classes and Activities for Seniors in Los Angeles California: Creative Writing, Poetry, Sculpting, and Tai-Chi

By J. Rica Middlebrooks, published Jan 22, 2007
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Seniors in Los Angeles California have a lot to look forward to, as there are a lot of classes and activities to participate in. From leisure to business, you will find resources to meet your needs. This article reviews many of the available resources that provide classes and activities for seniors in Los Angeles.

In Los Angeles County, senior activities and classes are primarily set up through the Multipurpose Senior Centers located throughout the county, which offer comprehensive services. This is divided into six areas, which include East Side, LA Metro, San Gabriel Valley, South Coast Cities, Valley, and West Side. Within each of those districts are many Multipurpose Senior Centers to accommodate seniors based on zip code. These centers are funded by the city or county and are considered one of the primary sources of senior assistance.

Each Multipurpose Senior Center has its own Web site with services provided as well as the current classes and activities available for that specific center. It is advised to check the center closest to you for a schedule of current classes as activities unique to the center. Some of the classes currently being offered at the Eastside Center in the 90210 Zip Code include Arthritis Exercise, ESL (English as a Second Language), Bingo, Fun N' Fit, The Gray Panthers, Circle of Friends Group, Women's Rap Group, Men's Rap Group, piano and dancing, Hair Cut Day, Movie Day, Adventures in Poetry, Creative Writer's Workshop, Tai-Chi Classes, French Classes, and a Bridge group. As you can see the classes and activities offered to seniors are plentiful and cultural.

Takeaways
  • Tai-Chi
  • Sculpting
  • Poetry Groups
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