Active Adult Center

Senior Services

Active Adult Center
The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is responsible for administering and coordinating the city´s Active Adult Center, which provides ongoing programs and services, as well as special activities, for individuals 55 years of age or older. The Active Adult Center is managed by one full-time Senior Center Supervisor.

Staff & Activities


The Active Adult Center has one full-time staff member, a part-time kitchen aide, and a large number of volunteers to provide and/or coordinate ongoing services and activities, including:
  • Free health screenings
  • Information and referral services
  • Dance and exercise classes
  • Special interest classes (photography, arts, and crafts)
  • Education classes
  • Monthly birthday luncheons
  • Movie/video screenings
  • Bingo and drop-in bridge

Newsletter


The center publishes a monthly newsletter featuring a calendar of events and activities. Additionally, the center provides both onsite congregate and home-delivered meals that are served weekdays at the Active Adult Center.

The city receives a grant from the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging to provide this program. In previous years, this program was operated by the County of Ventura.

Special Events

 

DVD Lecture Series: Cognitive Beharvrioal Therapy: Techniques for Retraining Your Brain  


Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-tested collection of techniques for managing moods and modifying undesirable behaviors through self-awareness, critical analysis, and taking steps toward gradual, goal-oriented change. CBT illuminates the links between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health and uses those connections to develop plans for self-improvement. In this DVD lecture series, Dr. Satterfield will discuss CBT in theory and in practice, through an in-depth discussion of techniques and therapy sessions. He will review setting goals, the importance of setting those goals, how to formulate a plan to achieve those goals and common concerns that CBT can help you address.  

Date: Mondays

Time: 1:00 p.m.

 

Save The Date Senior Games

 
The Bi-annual Senior Games are coming soon. Seniors age 50+ will be able to compete in 15 different games over the course of 4-weeks. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in games like Bocce Ball, Horseshoes, Table Tennis and many others. Mark your calendars for the opening ceremonies, which will take place on Friday, September 8, 2017. Registration packets will become available in August, which will include a schedule of games and the rules for all games. For more information about senior games, call the Active Adult Center at 517-6261. 

2017 Senior Games Entry Packet 



Will You Pass Your Next Driving Test? 


According to the DMV, your mental and/or physical condition or your inability to follow traffic laws regardless of age determines whether your license is renewed, restricted, suspended, or revoked. However, all drivers age 70 or older must renew their driver license in person at a DMV office. To prepare for this, Betty Berry will present a seminar that focuses on how to study for the written DMV test and provides hints on what you should do if required to take a road test. The talk is geared to make older adults more comfortable in taking driving tests and will also provide a collection of test questions. For reservations, call 517-6261. 

Date: Tuesday, August 22


Time: 1:30 p.m.

HICAP: How Do Public Benefits Work For You?


Medicare offers a multitude of public benefits that can help seniors. HICAP community educators will review Medicare savings programs, such as the Extra Help program, which helps seniors with monthly prescription plan costs and deductibles. The PACE program is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility. Learn what is available to you and how you can qualify to receive these benefits by calling 805-517-6261 to make a reservation.  

Date: Tuesday, August 229


Time: 1:00 p.m.


August Birthday Luncheon and Country Bluegrass Celebration

Join us as and the Old Country Grass Band as they perform Classic Country music from the 1920-50’s and authentic Bluegrass form the 1940-60’s. The Senior Nutrition Program is partially funded by Older American Act funds granted by the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging. This valuable service is sustained with the help of your contributions. No recipient will be denied service because of their inability to donate the suggested amount. 

Date: Wednesday, August 30
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Suggested Donation: $3.00 (60 yrs. +) 
Lunch Cost: $6.75 (Under 60 yrs.

Applications


Please print out the application and mail the completed form to:

Active Adult Center
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark CA 93021