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Senior Center
1445 Santa Rosa Street
(corner of Mitchell Park in Downtown)
Open Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Senior Center MemberBe part of a viable, eclectic group of people involved in strengthening community image, fostering human development and having a good time. Come by the San Luis Obispo Senior Center to join in the clubs, services, and fun. Membership is open to City residents 55+ at the cost of $10 per year. All members receive a monthly newsletter, access to the Senior Center during hours of operation, free coffee at the center and first chance to sign-up for the recreation programs below. All activities listed below take place at the Senior Center unless otherwise noted.
 
For more information please call (805) 781-7306 or e-mail Sheridan Bohlken at the Parks and Recreation Department.

To access the Fitness Resource Guide for San Luis Obispo County
Older Adults, click here.

Recreation Programs

w Bingo: Try your luck at this age-old game of numbers and letters. Meet old friends and make new ones at the Senior Center on Wednesday and Friday morning from 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Just show up to play or call 781-7306.

w Bridge: Enjoy the mental stimulation and camaraderie of this classic card game. Party and Duplicate Bridge for beginners and all skill levels are offered at various times Monday through Wednesday and Friday. Call for specific game times and days.

w Gentle Exercise for Seniors: Come get active in this spirited program that exercises the body, mind and soul. Classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

w Round-Table Readers: Let the mind explore the literary world with this interactive book club that meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Various authors, topics and novels are discussed each month.

Clubs/Groups

w Camera Club: Second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo

w Craft-Sew Group: Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

w Executive Board Meeting: Second Monday of the month 10 a.m.

w Gem & Mineral Club: First Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Info: Noah Doughty, 481-7248

w Luncheon & Business Meeting at 12 noon on the third Wednesday of every month. Call the Senior Center at 781-7306 to sign up.

w Silver Streaks: First, fourth & fifth Thursdays at 8 a.m. Volunteer your time to support mailing efforts of local non-profit agencies.
Call 781-7306 for more information.

Services

w Food Giveaway: Second and fourth Tuesday of every month at
10 a.m. open to low-income seniors only.

w Free Legal Service: The second Friday of each month between
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 781-7306 to set up an appointment.

w Health Screening: The second Thursday of every other month.
Call 781-7306 for dates and times.

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