Good news for local seniors! The Pasadena Senior Center has a jam-packed January with free movie screenings and events planned for seniors in the community.
Here are the four Friday Movie Matinees that will be shown Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, at 1 p.m. onsite at the Senior Center for free.
- Jan. 6. “Love Actually” (2003, R) starring Hugh Grant and Laura Linney. Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various interrelated tales set during the five weeks before Christmas in London.
- Jan. 13. “Selma” (2014, PG-13) starring David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo. Friday, Jan. 13. Despite violent opposition among white southerners, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leads an epic march in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery in 1965 to secure equal voting rights.
- Jan. 20. “The Second Mother” (2015, R) starring Regina Casé and Helena Albergaria. When the estranged daughter of a hard-working live-in housekeeper suddenly appears, unspoken class barriers that exist in the home are thrown into disarray. Spanish with English subtitles.
- Jan. 27. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (2002, PG) starring Nia Vardalos and John Corbett. A young Greek American woman falls in love with a non-Greek man and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.
The senior center will have limited seating and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Members need to register online or call the Welcome Desk at (626) 795-4331 to reserve a spot for themselves and a guest. Movies start at 1 p.m.
To register online, https://www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/activities-events/friday-movie-matinee
Here are the eleven free events for Pasadena seniors 50 and older. These events are available for both Senior Center members and non-members.
- Thursday, Jan. 5
Starting off the list, there’s a “Learn What Your Mobile Device Can Do” lecture on Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 5, starting at 10 a.m. In this online event, seniors will learn how to use their mobile devices – smartphones and tablets – to their fullest effect. Learn how to use contacts, email and much more, including apps for social media, video games, movies, photo editing, preparing tax returns and many additional apps. Pete Matus presents the lecture; he will also answer questions.
“Legal Consultations” on Thursday, Jan. 5, is an onsite lecture from 10 a.m. to noon at Pasadena Senior Center. Learn about wills and trusts, conservatorships, durable powers of attorney and estate planning. To schedule a required appointment, call (626) 795-4331.
- Tuesday, Jan. 10
“Chair Yoga” is on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m. via Zoom. Improve balance, strength, flexibility and well-being while sitting on a chair or standing while using a chair for support during this gentle and meditative class.
- Thursday, Jan. 12
“It’s Never Too Late to Play the Ukulele” is also online via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. Learn how simple it is to play the ukulele and how it can give you a renewed appreciation and perspective for bringing music into your life. Presented by Melanie Kareem, founder and creative director at Get Started Playing the Ukulele.
“Standards and Show Tunes with Bob and Don” on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m., is onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Pianist Bob Lipson and singer Don Snyder, with special guest bassist David Young, will render an afternoon of music featuring everybody’s favorite show tunes and standards. Sing along, kick up your heels and dance or simply tap your toes to the rhythm of the music. This event will take place indoors.
- Thursday, Jan. 19
“What You Should Know About Scams” is a lecture via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. Learn about insurance fraud and scams that target older adults and how to fight back and protect yourself. Presented by California Department of Insurance.
- Friday, Jan. 20
“Health Fair and Fresh Produce Distribution” will be onsite at the Senior Center on Friday, Jan. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. Health fair services indoors will include blood pressure and glucose testing, hearing tests, updates in Medicare health plans, resources and more. Preassembled bags of fresh, nutritious vegetables will be distributed on the patio while supplies last courtesy of Order of Malta Mobile Ministries. Everyone is encouraged to bring a bag or personal pull-behind cart to transport the produce home. Registration is not required.
- Thursday, Jan. 26
“Aging and Hearing” on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. is presented via Zoom by the Foundation for Senior Services. Age-related hearing loss can be gradual. Education and early detection can improve hearing thresholds significantly. Learn how to achieve hearing health as you age, the implications of hearing loss, its association with memory decline and other risk factors.
“Mediation and Dispute Resolution” is onsite at the Senior Center on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to resolve conflicts with the help of a trained mediator, including property ownership, landlord/tenant disputes, workplace/employment issues, family disagreements and more. Presented by Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution. To make an appointment, call (626) 795-4331.
- Tuesday, Jan. 31
“Electronic Waste Collection Day” on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Drop off old electronic equipment at the Pasadena Senior Center patio for recycling in an environmentally responsible manner. Bring TVs, monitors, medical equipment, smart phones, PCs, monitors, printers, laptops, tablets, radios/stereos and other related equipment. Volunteers will be on hand to assist. Reservations are not required for this event.
