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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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