Senior Recreation

The Senior Recreation Program provides recreational programs for Senior Citizens ages 50 and above. We provide numerous activities, lectures, health information and much more. In addition, we are concerned with what the community would like to see happen in the program and encourage your input. We are not an Adult Day Care Center. Participants must be able to maintain their own personal hygiene without assistance. No drop offs allowed. Care providers must be with client at all times. Senior Recreation Services is located in the East Wing of the Congresswoman Juanita Millender McDonald Community Center, office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call (310) 835-0212, Ext. 1475/1479.

Classes and programs do not run on City Holidays. All Fees Are Subject To Change. NO CHILDREN ALLOWED IN SENIOR PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, TRIPS OR SPECIAL EVENTS.


NOTE: Only Muscle Strengthening Exercise requires a doctor’s release form prior to taking class

Club Bingo Schedule
Bingo is unavailable at the moment, please check back.

Virtual Senior Classes
Jon our Virtual classes from the comfort of your own home.

Free classes - adults 50 and above
To register please call 310-952-1782 ext. 1479

Senior's Recreation Activities
Dance
CLASS TIME DAYS FEE
Functional Fitness 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday FREE
Salsa Dance 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday FREE
Yoga 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Thursday FREE

Carson Park/Gym Activities

21411 S. Orrick Ave. Carson, 90745

* Registration form required to participate. No fee required.

Carson Park's Activities
Carson Park's Activities
CLASS TIME DAYS FEE
Fitness Center 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M/T/W/TH
FREE
Hula Hoop Fitness 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Monday FREE
Line Dancing 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday FREE
Zumba 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. T/TH FREE
Yoga 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday FREE
Aerobics w/ Weights 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Thursday FREE
Country Line Dancing TBD Friday FREE

Stevenson Park/Gym Activities

17400 Lysander Drive. Carson, 90745

( Registration form required to participate. No fee required. )

Fitness
Self Defense
CLASS TIME DAYS FEE
Fitness Center 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. M/W/F FREE
Yoga 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday FREE
Functional Fitness 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday FREE
Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Friday FREE

Scott Park/Gym Activities

23410 Catskill Ave. Carson, 90745

( Registration form required to participate. No fee required. )

Fitness Center
Basketball
CLASS TIME DAYS FEE
Basketball 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday FREE
Weightlifting & Conditioning 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday FREE
Fitness Center 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Monday-Friday FREE

Senior Technology Center
No classes available at the moment, please check back.


Technology ClassThe Senior Computer Lab was dedicated on February 11, 2004 through the generous support of Computers4School. The lab offers 19 computer stations and internet access. Seniors will acquire skills that will allow them to keep up with the advances of technology, and save time with tasks such as preparing tax forms, researching information and communicating with their loved ones.

NOTE: Must be 50+ of age in order to participate.
Classes Details
Beginning This class is designed for the complete beginner and teaches the basics of a typical personal computer system, hardware components, software programs, word processing, electronic mail and an introduction to computer file storage. The class also prepares seniors to use the internet introducing the features of the world wide web and related utilities. Seniors will explore the vast resources of the internet and learn to access information using a variety of methods.
Intermediate Internet experience is recommended. Topics covered will include a special feature of the internet explorer browser program, temporary internet files and "cookies", viruses and virus protection, playing radio stations over the internet, creating shortcuts to favorite websites, instant messaging and "chatting", how to personalize a free e-mail program, spam filters available through internet service providers, advanced search techniques and more.
* To register please sign up on waiting list online via: Sign up Online for Computer Classes
* For further information please call Senior Recreation: (310) 952-1782 ext. 1478

Free Tax Assistance


February through April 15th, trained AARP volunteers will help low and middle-income persons, with special attention given to persons age 60 and older in preparing their income tax returns. Tax preparers will do the following: wages, interest, dividends, stock sales, sale of house, pensions, IRAs, annuities, Social Security calculations and low income self-employment. They do not do rentals, business/high income self-employment, mutual funds, foreign investments or partnerships. This services is by appointment only. This program needs volunteers once a week to help prepare taxes. If you would like to volunteer, call the Social Services office for more information at (310) 835-0212 x1478.



City Hall Contact

701 E Carson Street
Carson, CA 90745
(310) 830-7600, 7 AM - 6 PM
Monday - Thursday
24-hour automated: (310) 952-1700

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