SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • JULY 2021
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SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM MONDAY, JULY 12 & 26 • 9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. SOUTH EL MONTE SENIOR CENTER • 1556 CENTRAL AVENUE, SOUTH EL MONTE
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The sessions include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability. Led by a trained program leader, the exercises may be done either standing or sitting on a chair.
Must register to participate. Participants must wear face masks at all times. TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (626) 448-0131.
City of South El Monte Senior Services Division
(FOR SENIORS 60 AND OLDER ONLY)
JOIN US FOR SOME FRIENDLY GAMES OF BINGO! Wednesday, July 21 • 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
South El Monte Senior Center · 1556 Central Avenue · South El Monte
Join us for some fun games of Bingo!
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required; registration deadline: July 16. Participants will be screened upon arrival and are required to wear face masks at all times.
To pre-register or for more information, call (626) 448-0131.
SENIOR CENTER
1556 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 448-0131 INFORMATION LINE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
The Senior Services Division would like to remind seniors that although the Senior Center remains closed due to COVID-19, they are offering the following services below to South El Monte residents 60 and older.
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM
TUESDAY - FRIDAY SUGGESTED, BUT NOT REQUIRED DONATION IS $10 PER WEEK. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED CALL (626) 448-0131 The Home Delivered Meals program provides meals to adults 60 and older who are “Safer at Home” due to COVID-19 and are unable to prepare meals for themselves. City staff delivers 7 meals once a week directly to the homes of seniors who reside in the City of South El Monte. There is no charge for eligible participants, but we appreciate your donation in any amount you can afford. If you are unable to donate, it will not affect your participation in our program.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (FREE)
MONDAY-FRIDAY • 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE 24 HOURS WITH TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (626) 448-0131. Transportation services are available to residents who are 60+ years of age or disabled (any age), Monday through Friday (except major holidays), from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This service transports participants within city limits and up to 15 miles outside South El Monte for medical appointments.
