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Willowbrook Senior Center

12915 Jarvis Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90061

310-217-5650

Willowbrook Senior Center

The Willowbrook Senior Center was established in 1979. The center serves the Willowbrook, Athens and Westmont unincorporated areas and other neighboring communities. It is a multipurpose facility designed to offer a wide range of services and social activities providing opportunities for daily learning, skills enhancement, community engagement, socialization, and healthy living for older adult residents.

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PROGRAM NAME	DESCRIPTION
ARP Building a Better Connection for Older Adults (BBCOA) Program	The program consists of an 8-week comprehensive training course. The training empowers participants to bridge the digital divide thus facilitating access to social interactions, healthcare, and other essential services that had become elusive due to lack of technology knowledge. Upon completion of training, each participant is provided an Apple iPad with two-year data plan.
Public Access Computers/Computer Lab	Computers and printers available for the public to use on their own or in a class setting; tablets available at some centers too.
AARP Senior Workshops	Variety of classes that target seniors in the community by providing classes such as driving and use of new technology; variety of dates and times.
Presentation/Workshops	Variety of topics covered at the center; varied dates and times.

PROGRAM NAME	DESCRIPTION
Emergency Food Assistance	The center coordinates, organizes and distributes food to provide food to low-income individuals, including the elderly and persons with disabilities. Maintains and prepares monthly reports to be submitted to the Food Bank.
Congregate Meals	Lunch provider serves meals on-site at centers for seniors.

PROGRAM NAME	DESCRIPTION
Youth Training Program	Provides at risk and disconnected youth with career exposure opportunities, resources and support to prepare them for future success centers are participating training sites.

PROGRAM NAME	DESCRIPTION
Health Screenings	A variety of screenings are held at various centers; varying dates and times.
Crochet/Knitting	Crochet/Knitting is taught from new to advanced learners; varied dates and time.
Sewing	Class that teaches sewing to community members; varying dates and times.
Quilting	Class participants learn to quilt all levels welcomed; varied dates and times.
Line Dancing	All exercise is taught to fun music in which a partner is not needed; varied levels, dates and times.
Card/Board/Table Games	Bid Whist, Canasta, Chess, Checkers, Puzzles amongst others for seniors.
Field Trips	Community field trips to educational or culturally enriching venues/sites.

PROGRAM NAME	DESCRIPTION
Holiday Giveaways/Seasonal Celebrations	Centers plan celebrations and activities around holidays (.eg. Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas, etc.) that include giveaways and activities.

PROGRAM NAME	DESCRIPTION
Utility Assistance	Center assists eligible individuals and families submit their utility bills (SoCal and SCE). Reviews, prepares and submits utility bill submissions in the system.
Information & Referral	Provide information and refer community members to programs/services available, including APS referrals.
Forms Assistance	Staff help complete simple forms such as Utility CARE Discount, Jury Duty, etc.
Fitness Center	Exercise equipment available at the center.
Farmer’s Market Voucher	Seniors receive vouchers to use at farmer’s markets.
Wellness and Resource Fairs	Resources and activities that help bring health and wellness to the community for an event.
LA Found Bracelet Distribution Site	For Alzeihmers and Dementia Participants – Centers is a distribution site for LA Found Bracelets.
Free Income Tax Preparation	Community organizations provide free income tax preparation to income eligible individuals and families.
Cooling Center	If there is excessive high temperature, centers are activated as Cooling centers to provide relief from extreme heat conditions. The goal is to offer a safe, cool environment for those who might be at risk of heat-related illnesses.