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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

We are deeply appreciative of our ability to support the senior center to provide critical services, programs, information, and educational resources that empower Huntington Beach's older adults to live well and age well. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our HBCOA members, dedicated volunteers, community partners, and generous donors. Your ongoing support is the foundation of everything we achieve. We are equally thankful for the commitment and hard work of our senior center staff.

If you are not yet a member, volunteer, or donor, I invite you to become part of our community.

~ Carolyn Ross

President's Message

Summer is here, and SCICP is off and running! Summer classes have begun, we will soon have a summer concert under our belts, and we've got just a month to get ready for America's 250th celebration!

Adding to our city's exciting 4th of July activities is the 10th anniversary Light Up the Night Gala! Many have already secured their tickets for our July 11th celebration; don't miss out on HBCOA's biggest fundraising event of the year.

Recently, I read an article on thriving in our “bonus years.” It described three important ideas: our life span (how long we live), our health span (how long we stay healthy), and our joy span (how long we find meaning and fulfillment in life).

Here are some tips for increasing our joy span:

Grow—continue to learn, explore, and expand your horizons
Connect—invest in new and existing friendships
Adapt—adjust to life's changes with resilience
Give—share your time, talents, and kindness

Do you see how these come to life at the senior center? I do. Joy shows up in our classes and lectures; connection happens over lunch and in the game room. Adaptation is seen in using transportation instead of driving or staying active at the gym, and giving is demonstrated through volunteering.

So, how are you increasing your joy span?

Happy Father's Day to dads, Pops, Grandpas, Popsies, PopPops, or any other term of endearment you may be called! (We know you're treasured by those FB reels where toddlers scoot past Grandma to run into Grandpa's arms!)

Yours joyfully and thriving,

Lindsay DuFresne — HBCOA President

Supervisor's Message

Happy June, everyone!

As we step into a brand-new month, let June be a reminder of the beauty surrounding us and the moments that connect us. Helen Keller once said, “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.”

June is Great Outdoors Month—an invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and rediscover the parks, trails, and natural wonders that restore our spirit.

It's also Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion, education, research, and support services that bring us comfort today and hope for tomorrow.

June 21st is a very special day for many of us. Father's Day helps us honor dads, father figures, and mentors who guide, support, and inspire us. The 21st also brings us the longest day of the year, summer solstice, symbolizing light, renewal, and the start of a season filled with possibilities. It is also World Music Day, a global celebration of rhythm, culture, and connection—proof that music truly unites us.

Wishing you a season filled with fresh air, inspiration, and good music!

Michelle Yerke - Social Services Supervisor