Senior Services
TAX COUNSELING SERVICES
Free tax assistance is provided at sites throughout Orange County. For a referral to free resources, please call (714) 890-4270. To explore free tax centers near you, visit ocfreetaxprep.com or click here.
Treat yourself to a splendid meal, talk with your friends and meet new ones. Delicious meals are served four days a week, Monday-Thursday, at 11:30am. Sign-in starts at 11am. The Meals on Wheels OC food program is on a first come, first serve basis. A suggested donation of $3 for senior age 60 and over is accepted. For additional information and to register, please call (714) 890-4270.
Are you homebound and can't make it to our in-person dining? Give us a call at (714) 890-4270 to learn more about our Home Delivered Meals service.
Monthly produce and pantry item distribution is offered on the third Wednesday of each month at City Hall (7800 Katella Avenue) 10:30-11:30am or until supplies last.
Can't make it? Please find additional food resources here.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
The Civic Center offers a variety of recreational activities for participants to take part in before and after our daily meal, including a karaoke machine, playing cards, Bridge and mahjong! All seniors are welcome to come and meet new people, sing along and enjoy the fun!
THURSDAY: Senior Bingo Stanton Community Services invites persons 50 years of age and older to attend and participate in bingo every Thursday from 10-11:30am.
CLASSES & EVENTSPainting for Older Adults
Join us and learn techniques in drawing, brush strokes, color mixing and application!
Location: Stanton Community/Civic Center, 7800 Katella Avenue
Fee: FREE
Day/Date: Every Monday, January 22-May 20
*no class March 4
Time: 9-10:50am
FITNESS CLASSES
Chair Volleyball
Chair volleyball, played like volleyball but sitting in a chair with a beachball, is an enjoyable and accessible sport to individuals with mobility challenges, physical disabilities, or those who may benefit from lower-impact physical activity. Classes promote camaraderie, physical fitness and mental well-being while increasing flexibility and stamina!
Instructor: Maria de la Luz-Hernandez
Fee: FREE
Location: Stanton Community/Civic Center, 7800 Katella Avenue
Day/Time: Every first and third Thursday of the month, January 4-May 16, 9-10:50am
Line Dancing
Dance for fitness, memory, and fun! Line dancing offers simple, step-by-step, instructor-led dances to a mix of hit songs. Improve your fitness and dance skills, meet new friends and mix up your routine! All levels and abilities are welcome.
Instructor: Mai Bennett
Fee: $25
Location: Stanton Community/Civic Center, 7800 Katella Avenue
Day/Time: Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, January 11-April 25, 10:00-11:00am
Qi Gong-Tai Chi
Energy exercise for self-healing, recharging your batteries and stress-busting! Increase flexibility and strength in a safe and achievable way.
Instructor: Linh Dao
Fee: FREE
Location: Stanton Community/Civic Center, 7800 Katella Avenue
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Hula
All experience levels are welcome to come and learn basic hula techniques and get full-body exercise while having fun with friends!
Fee: FREE
Location: Stanton Community/Civic Center, 7800 Katella Avenue
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 9:30-11am
Help Yourself to Health Class
This exercise class will cover various health-related topics of interest and safe, beneficial exercises while focusing on weight training, balance and cardio to promote general health and fitness. Each class will incorporate information, discussion and exercises. The class will consist of an introduction, warm-up to increase circulation, static stretches, to minimize muscle strain/pain, strength training for specific muscles, followed by a cool down and concluding with balance exercises. All levels welcome!
Instructor: NOCE, LEAP Instructor
Fee: FREE
Location: Stanton Community/Civic Center, 7800 Katella Avenue
Day/Time: Wednesdays, January 17-May 22, 9-10:50am
*no class February 28, March 6 and March 27
SENIOR RESOURCES
O.C.T.A. Access Transportation
Transportation is provided within Orange County for medical appointments, shopping or social visits ($3.60 each way per zone). For information and to register for this ride program call the Orange County Transit Authority (O.C.T.A.) at (714) 636-7433.
Information & Referrals
Assistance with referral to a variety of senior services including adult day care, counseling, home health care, housing, home-delivered meals, case management, respite, employment, legal assistance, support groups mediation service, and other community services available through the Community Services Department at (714) 890-4270.
Legal Services
The Senior Citizens Legal services are available to seniors regardless of income. The contact number is (714) 511- 5200, or (800) 834-5001.
Alzheimer's Orange County
Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC®) provides support to Orange County families and individuals through brain health and dementia education, care consultations, community resource connections, Adult Day Health Services, residential memory care services, and more. Have questions? Call our Helpline at (844) 373-4400.
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