HBCOA 714.374.1524 • SENIOR CENTER IN CENTRAL PARK 714.536.5600 • HOAG HEALTH & WELLNESS PAVILION 714.374.1578 • TRANSPORTATION 714.374.1742
Activities & Events
Social, Community and Holiday Activities/Events for 2024
Working with the staff of the Senior Center in Central Park, the HBCOA present an array of social activities and events designed to make an Active Aging lifestyle fun and enjoyable. The list is the most current events we have to offer. Check back again for more exciting events coming soon.
February 2, 2023 General HBCOA Board meeting at which Fire Chief Scott Haberle and Police Chief Eric Para gave presentations to the Board of Directors. The meeting took place at the Senior Center.
Hoag Screening
Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesday, July 3rd & Friday, July 19th 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Walk-ins Only. No Appointment Required.
Memory Screenings
Wednesday, July 10th
Wednesday, July 17th
Memory Screenings are $45
Appointment Required, Call 949-764-6288
Lecture: Medicare Basics
Saturday, July 13th, 10:00am
Lecture: Spot a Stroke, Save a Life
Thursday, July 18th, 9:30am
Registration Recommended 714-536-5600.
Hoag Lectures
Hoag Lectures occur twice a month, second and third Thursdays, 9:30 AM. Please check the Outlook for lecture information or call the Front Desk at 714-536-5600.
Wednesday Walkers, Every Wedneday at 8:30am
Join the MOVEMENT at the Senior Center in Central Park. It's as easy as one two!
STEP ONE: The program takes place every Wednesday at 8:30am. Participants will meet at the Senior Center and then walk either a 30-minuite or 1 hour loop throughout Central Park.
STEP TWO: Show up each Wednesday morning wearing comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes. Let's get healthy together!
For more information, contact the front desk at 714.536.5600
Casual Hiking Group
*Easy Local Hikes Year-Round*
Looking to hike locally with friends? Then joinour Casual Hiking Group and meet people who enjoy the outdoors and the sounds of nature. If you’re interested please visit our front desk and ask to be put on the interest list. Each week the volunteer instructor will reach out to participants with details about the hike of the week! This is more of a social club, not a class, and an email address is required.
NEW CLASS! Beginner Acrylic Painting, Mondays 11:00am to 12:30pm
July 29th to August 26 $118, art supplies included
Difficult Discussions, Opening Workshop (1st Thursday of Aug. - Nov.
Meaningful Conversations About What Matters
HBCOA and Community Partners present a series of informative & interactive workshops to help us positively open up about sensitive topics related to aging. Lead by expert facilitators, participants will learn & practice in small groups, how & when to have important & meaningful discussions about:
- Cognitive & Mental Health changes
- End of Life Planning
- Driving & Safety
- Care Options
Specific topics follow on the 1st Thursdays of August, September, October, and November. Free 5-6:30pm
Older adults, spouses, adult children, and friends are welcome. Attendance of the 1st meeting is highly recommended.
Space is Limited!
Sign up for one workshop or all of them. Register in person at the Travel & Resource Room or call 714-374-1572
Nature‘s most beautiful flowers can grow in our gardens and homes. Learn how to choose and care for your next orchid.
Free and no registration required.
Surf City Gardeners, Wednesday, July 10th, 9am-10:30am
Huntington Beach Fishing & Recreation Club
The Huntington Beach Fishing and Recreation Club (HBFRC) is looking for new members. The Fishing Club is all about fishing, camaraderie and haaving fun. We have male and femaile members of all ages. We fish in local freshwater lakes, the Sierras, saltwater bays, surf and the open ocean as well as Mexico, Canada and Alaska. Some members don't fish but enjoy the social activities, brunches at restaurants, Potluck lunches, Fish Fry's, Darts in the Park and more. There is a small yearly membership fee to participate. We have a very active calendar with scheduled activities every week. Best of all there is nothing about politics and no drama. We would like to invite you to attend one of our monthly meeting at the HB Senior Center in Central Park on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00am sharp, so come early and see first-hand what it's all about. If you would like additional information, please contact our President Larry Schiel (714) 421-3424 or email ljschiel@gmail.com
June Concert Saturday, June 22nd
Join us for our first concert of 2024 as we dance to the 80's hits of Neon Nation. The concert will be from 5pm - 7pm on our back lawn, and will include food and beverages. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 30th at 8am. Cost is $20 per person, but you get a $5 discount if you show us your HBCOA membership card!
Drum Circle
Join Lee Kix and the drum circle community this month. Bring your own drum or borrow one of Lee’s. All are welcome and this is a free activity that takes place in our Parkview Room!
Also, we want to give a huge thank you to the HBCOA for sponsoring this free activity!
July 9th
August 13th
September 10th
October 8th
November 12th
December 10th
Class begins at 12:30pm and takes place in the Parkview room. No RSVP is required and you may bring your own drum or borrow one from the instructor.
Also, we want to give a huge thank you to the HBCOA for sponsoring this free activity
July Concert - Saturday, July 20th "SOLD OUT!"
Our second summer concert will showcase the return of the Silverados. This country rock band will play hits to get you on your feet and dancing. Event is from 5pm - 7pm and will include food and beverages.
Grandparent's Day - Saturday, August 3rd
Get ready for our second year of this fun, intergenerational, event. At Grandparent's Day, families are treated to activities that include face painting, bubbles, story time, arts and crafts, bingo, music, boos, and so much more! The event will take place throughout the Senior Center from 9am to noon. The cost is $10 per family and registration for this event will open on Thursday, June 27th at 8am.
2024 Active Living Expo - Saturday, September 14th, 10am - 1pm
The Senior Center in Central Park and Huntington Beach Council on Aging are once again offering one of the largest, most exciting, and informative events in the community. The Active Living Expo provides visitors with vital resources and local community connections. Over 60 booths will be available along with door prizes, giveaways, entertainment, food, and more. Join us for a fun day in the park!
Parking will be at the Senior Center and overflow parking will be at the Central Library. Shuttles will be available from the Central Library.
Thank you to our title sponsor, Hoag!
18041 Goldenwest St. 714-536-5600 www.HBCOA.org
Looking Ahead To 2024 Classes & Events
Here at the Senior Center we are always looking to bring new, fun, and creative activities to our members! As we look to the winter and spring sessions of 2024, I wanted to share some new classes that will be taking place. We have a new Line Dance instructor, Vickie, who will be having classes on Wednesdays, so now you can line dance 5 days per week! Your Life Story will be a volunteer led class taking place on Saturday mornings, and Gardening for Seniors will be available on Friday afternoons. We also have Chair Zumba and a second Zumba Gold Dance Fitness class. If you have suggestions for contract classes please let us know! You can always leave a note and drop it in our comment box near the concierge desk.
Not to be outdone by classes, we are also planning a fun line-up of events slated for 2024 that includes a Line Dance Night, Luau, Summer Concert, Grandparents Day, and more.
June
- Wednesday, June 5th- Blood Pressure Screenings
- Thursday, June 6th - HBCOA Monthly Meeting
- Tuesday, June 11th - Drum Circle
- Wednesday, June 12th - Gardening Club Lecture
- Wednesday, June 12th - Wednesday Movie
- Tuesday, June 18th - Senior Center CLOSED
- Wednesday, June 19th - Memory Screenings $$
- Thursday, June 20th - Memorial Care Lecture
- Saturday, June 22nd - June Concert
- Wednesday, June 26th - Wednesday Movie
- Monday, June 24th - Big Band Swing Dance Night
- Thursday, June 27th - July Concert Tickets Go On Sale
July
- Wednesday, July 3rd - Fourth of July Luncheon
- Thursday, July 4th - Closed
- Tuesday, July 9th - Drum Circle Class
- Wednesday, July 10th - Movie, Scoop
- Wednesday, July 10th - Surf City Gardeners
- Thursday, July 11th - HBCOA Board Meeting
- Thursday, July 11th - Hoag Art4Healing Class
- Thursday. July 18th - Hoag Lecture on Stroke
- Saturday, July 13th - Hoag Medicare Lecture
- Saturday, July 20th - Summer Concert
- Monday, July 22nd - Big Band Swing Dance
- Wednesday, July 24th-Movie, Wicked Little Letters
- Saturday, August 3rd - Grandparents’ Day
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