Los Nietos Community and Senior Center
11640 E. Slauson Ave.,
Whittier, CA 90606
562-699-9898
Los Nietos Community and Senior Center was built in 1977 to serve the unincorporated Whittier area and other neighboring communities. In August 2020, the center underwent a complete renovation and is now 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 residents of all ages.
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| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Arts & Crafts | Group that focuses on arts and crafts projects; varied dates and times |
| Painting Class for Adults | Class teaches all levels to paint with different mediums; varied dates and times |
| Crochet/Knitting | Crochet/Knitting is taught from new to advanced learners; varied dates and times |
| Senior Video Exercise | Seniors exercise to a video at the center |
| Stretch Band | Stretch bands are utilized to create resistance while exercising different parts of the body; varied dates and times |
| Exercise | Exercise class such aerobics; varied dates and times |
| Chair Exercises | All the execise is done while sitting and can include Yoga, stretch bands, etc.; varied dates and times |
| Public Access Computers / Computer Labs | Computers and printers available for the public to use on their won or in a class setting; tablets available at some centers too |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Food Pantry & Emergency Food | Shelf-stable food is available to individuals and families in need |
| Congregate Meals | Lunch meals on-site at centers for seniors |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Birthday Celebrations | Center staff celebrate senior birthdays at the center |
| John F Kennedy Club | Social Club that gathers regularly at the center to celebrate holidays, visit local attractions and sponsor community events |
| Dances | Events held at centers that include entertainment such as music to dance to and/or food, games, etc. This is an opportunity for community members to socialize with each other |
| Karaoke | Individuals sing to their favorite songs |
| Bingo/loteria | Game for seniors to play; varying dates and times |
| Card/Board/Table Games | Bid Whist, Canasta, Chess, Checkers, Puzzles amongst others for seniors |
| Movie Day | Community members gather to watch a movie together; varying dates/times through the month |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Presentation/Workshops – Showcase them somewhere else | Variety of topics covered at the center; varied dates and times |
| Holiday Giveaways/Seasonal Celebrations: Halloween, Christmas & Thanksgiving | Centers plan celebrations and activities around holidays that can include giveaways |
| Back to School Backpack Giveaway | School supplies and local resources provided to the community |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Farmer’s Market Voucher | Seniors receive vouchers to use at farmer’s markets |
| Meeting Room Available | Centers have meeting rooms available for organizations to use to provide a service to the community |
| Adult Protective Service Referrals | Center staff are able to submit referrals for elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect on behalf of concerned community members |
| Utility Assistance | Utility assistance provided to income eligible households for SoCal Gas and SCE utility bills; varying dates/times at centers |
| Fitness Centers | Exercise equipment available at the center such as treadmill, elliptical, etc. |
| Information & Referral | Provide information and refer community members to programs/services available |
| Translation | Staff assist translate simple documents for the community |
| Form Assistance | Staff help complete simple forms such as Utility CARE Discount, Jury Duty, etc. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Kid’s Arts/Crafts | Children create fun arts and crafts projects planned by center staff |
| Summer Camp | Centers plan activities for children to participate in at the center |
| Kid’s Movie Day | Center plays a movie for youth and children to watch; different movies are shown, varied dates and times |
| Toy Loan Program | DPSS Toy lending program that provides incentives to children in the community |
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