Potrero Heights Park Community and Senior Center
8051 Arroyo Dr
Montebello, CA 90640
626-927-5430
The Potrero Heights Park Community and Senior Center was first opened in October 2012 with the purpose of providing services to the Unincorporated Community of South San Gabriel. The center welcomes residents from South San Gabriel and the surrounding communities such as Rosemead and Montebello and offers 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 |
|---|---|
| Public Access Computers/Computer Labs | Computers and printers available for the public to use on their own or in a class setting. |
| Tablet Instruction | Provide assistance either on one-on-one to seniors or in a class setting. |
| Zumba | Zumba exercise class; varied intensities, dates and times. |
| Chair Yoga | All the Yoga is done while sitting and can include stretch bands. |
| Chair Exercises | All the exercise is done while sitting and can include stretch bands. |
| Book Club | Members gather at the center to read a chosen book and to discuss it. |
| Indoor Power Walk | Exercise class in which individuals walk an agreed route in group/individually. |
| Line Dancing (Beginner) | All exercise is taught to fun music in which a partner is not needed; beginner level. |
| Line Dancing (Intermediate) | All exercise is taught to fun music in which a partner is not needed; intermediate level. |
| Health Screenings | A variety of screenings are held at various centers; varying dates and times. |
| Senior Arts & Crafts | Group that focuses on arts and crafts projects. |
| Jewelry | Jewelry class for all levels; varied dates and times. |
| Drawing & Watercolor Painting | Class participants learn to draw; varied dates and times. |
| Crochet | Crochet is taught from new to advanced learners; varied dates and timesCrochet/Knitting is taught from new to advanced learners; varied dates and times. |
| Cooking Demo | Demonstrations that teaches healthy recipes; varying dates and times. |
| Creative Card Making Techniques | Class participants are taught to create cards and share their techniques with each other; varied dates and times. |
| Sewing (Basic) | Class that teaches sewing to community members. Basic Level. |
| Sewing | Class that teaches sewing to community members. |
| Quilting | Class participants learn to quilt all levels welcomed. |
| Tailoring Workshop | Provides older adults with hands-on experience in garment alteration and design. |
| Meditation | Meditation techniques are taught to help manage stress. |
| Strength Exercise Video | Offers older adults a guided workout focused on building muscle strength and improving overall fitness, with easy-to-follow video instructions in a comfortable setting. |
| Latin Rhythms | Latin Music and dances are incorporated to exercise to fun high-impact routines. |
| Dance Fitness | Music is incorporated to exercise to fun high-impact routines. |
| Floor Exercise | Exercise class such aerobics. |
| Advanced Hula | Traditional hula music and movements are taught to tell a story when dancing while exercising; varied dates and times. |
| Gardening Club | Club that teaches and shares gardening techniques with each other |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Congregate Meals | Lunch meals on-site at centers for seniors. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Title V | Centers serve as training sites for subsidized part-time work for unemployed older adults (age 55 or older). Center directors provide training and supervision. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Loyola Mediation | Helps people to resolve conflicts by providing supervised mediation by appointment. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Coffee Social Hour | Invites older adults to enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where they can connect with peers, share stories, and build community over a cup of coffee. |
| Riders/Seniors on the Move | Community members take the public transit to visit educational or culturally-rich sites. |
| Bingo/loteria | Game for seniors to play; varying dates and times. |
| Field Trips | Community field trips to educational or culturally enriching venues/sites. |
| Movie Day | Community members gather to watch a movie together. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Holiday Giveaways/Seasonal Celebrations | VCenters plan celebrations and activities around holidays (.eg. Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas, etc.) that include giveaways and activities. |
| Back to School Backpack Giveaway | School supplies and local resources provided to the community. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| MASH Meeting/ Neighborhood Watch | Centers host a meeting that includes local agencies such as city/county representatives, police and highway patrol, and any other government/organization that needs to address a community concern or wishes to. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Translation | Staff assist translate simple documents for the community. |
| Meeting Room Reservations | Centers have meeting rooms available for reservation by organizations seeking to provide a service to the community. |
| Presentation/Workshops | Centers have a variety of workshops that change monthly. |
| Farmer’s Market Voucher | Seniors receive vouchers to use at farmer’s markets. |
| 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. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Kid’s Game Day | A day dedicated to playing games targeting youth and young children. |
| Kid’s Bingo/Loteria | Fun Bingo/Loteria game for youth and children to play 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. |
| Kid’s Arts/Crafts | Children create fun arts and crafts projects planned by center staff. |
| Kids Cooking | Recipes are selected to engage youth and teach them easy healthy meals; varied dates/times. |
| Toy Loan Program | DPSS Toy lending program that provides incentives to children in the community. |
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