HBCOA 714.374.1524 • SENIOR CENTER IN CENTRAL PARK 714.536.5600 • HOAG HEALTH & WELLNESS PAVILION 714.374.1578 • TRANSPORTATION 714.374.1742
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HBCOA at the forefront of aging issues
Officially recognized by the City Council of Huntington Beach as representing its local senior citizens, the HBCOA was awarded non-profit status in 1973 and has always been at the forefront of aging issues. During the design stage of the new Senior Center in Central Park, the City Council directed the HBCOA to provide input related to the overall design of the new center.
Message "Information & Updates
Fall has arrived! We’ve made it through the summer heat, and we’re excited for a little refresh! On behalf of the HBCOA, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making our Active Living Expo such an incredible success! A special thanks to the incredible Senior Center staff, HBCOA Board, volunteers, and our donors for making this event so great! A friendly reminder: The Huntington Beach Council on Aging and the Senior Center in Central Park partner to provide older adults with life-enriching services, aimed at fostering independence and active aging. Recreation Programs and Social Services are supported through financial backing from the HBCOA through yearly fundraisers, donations and membership dues. Thank you to all our members for your continued support in assisting to provide thousands of local seniors with the opportunity to participate in HBCOA supported programming. If you are not a member, please consider joining this active community of seniors representing HB and surrounding areas. Please see below, visit the Senior Center or go to www.hbcoa.org/membership/ to find out more.
~Your HBCOA President, Carolyn Ross
Senior Supervision's Message
Fall is officially upon us with the leaves turning vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow with a crisp in the air. It's the season of harvest, a time to gather the fruits of our labor and share in the abundance of our collective efforts. I am so excited with all the programming and services coming up this month, such as our: Difficult Discussion Series on October 3rd and our ongoing social activities like Swing Dancing, held every 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please visit the Senior Center or call 714-536-5600.
I want to thank the HBCOA, Hoag and all the sponsors, staff, and volunteers, for their support and devotion in making the Active Living Expo a huge success last month. Your collaborative spirit and dedication to teamwork continues to elevate the Senior Center’s collective achievements. Thank you for your invaluable contributions.
Don’t forget; next month we will be holding the Namaste in The Park event on Saturday November 9, 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m. Join us for a day of yoga, meditation, music, snacks and refreshments. We will also have opportunity drawings and photos. The cost to participate is $20, per person. To register, sign up at the front desk of the Senior Center or visit HBSANDS.org. For additional information, please call 714-536-5600. A special thank you to the Huntington Beach Council on Aging, Alignment Health, and Kaiser for sponsoring the event.
Please know that my door is always open if you would like to have a chat, discuss any concerns or have any feedback about our programming.
Bill Sandoval –Senior Community & Library Services Supervisor
Welcome Bill Sandoval, Senior Supervisor
Bill began his career in local government in 1990 when he was hired as a Recreation Leader for the City of Bell Gardens. He brings with him an extensive background in budget administration, community outreach, facilities management, public policy, project management, youth, adult & senior program development, special event planning and parks programming.
In his previous assignments, he was responsible for managing the $1.25 million Families and Communities Together grant, in which he developed Social and Human Services programs. He has also collaborated with non-profits, community-based organizations, and other agencies to deliver activities and programs to previous municipalities.
Mr. Sandoval holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of La Verne, as well as an Associate’s in Gerontology. His hobbies are playing guitar, jogging, and collecting vintage guitars.
Caring for our seniors is one of the greatest opportunities we have, to learn from those who have walked before us, who have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy. These are core values Mr. Sandoval believes in, as well as recognizing; aging is not lost youth, rather a new stage of opportunity and strength.
Please welcome Mr. Sandoval who began his duties as the Senior Community and Library Services Supervisor.
Activities at the Senior Center
- Cardkateers
- Casual Hiking Group
- Create Your Life Story
- Easy Watercolor
- Handycrafters
- Music of The Ages
- Quilting W/ Brandi
- Surf City Gardner's
- Tech Club
- Woodcarvers
- Young At Heart
- Singers
The Senior Center in Central Park offers many low cost or free activities for the community to enjoy. Some classes do require advance registration while others are available on a drop in basis. For more information check with the front desk at 714-536-5600 or pick up a social activities flyer or class flyer in the lobby of the senior center.
Is there a class or activity that you would like to see at the Senior Center in Central Park??? Please let the center know and leave a message with the front desk for the recreation programming department.
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.
The Fall SANDS
You can register for classes at the Senior Center online at hbsands.org or in person at the Senior Center. Check www.hbsands.org for class schedules and registration. The Hoag Health and Wellness Pavilion is currently open from 8am – 7pm, Mon – Thurs, 8am – 5pm, Friday and 8am – 12pm on Saturday. Social Services including transportation, home delivered meals, and care management are available. Hot lunch at the Senior Center is currently Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:30am. For more information contact the Senior Center, 714-536-5600.