Senior Citizen's Services

The Senior Citizen Division is under the administration of the Lynwood Recreation&Community Services Department. The Lynwood Senior Citizen Center is located at 11329 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

General information/Referrals

The City of Lynwood Recreation&Community Services Department Senior Citizen Division has an array of exciting recreational activities and social services that are designed especially for adults 55 years and older. For further information call (310) 603?0220, ext. 425.

Senior Advisory Council

This Board is comprised of concerned senior citizens. The purpose is to make recommendations and advise the Recreation and Community Services Department on various issues concerning Lynwood's senior population. All seniors are welcomed and encouraged to attend the meetings. The meeting is held at the Lynwood Senior Citizen Center located at 11329 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262 on the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. No charge. For further information contact Marisa Cordova at (310) 886-0425 or (310) 603-0220, ext. 425.

Bus Pass Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority is aiding our senior citizens ages sixty-two (62) and older by providing them with free bus passes. Call the Lynwood Senior Citizen Center at (310) 886-0425 for further information, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No charge.

Dial-A-Taxi

The City of Lynwood provides transportation for senior citizens 55-years and older and to disabled residents. The cost is $1.50 per book of 6 coupons. Coupons are sold on the first working day of the month from 9 a.m. until sold-out. To obtain an I.D. card for Dial-A-Taxi, stop by the Lynwood Senior Citizen Center, 11329 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262.

Excursions

The Senior Citizen Division has planned monthly field trips to exciting and delightful places. These trips are planned especially with the needs of Senior Citizens in mind. Stop by the Lynwood Senior Citizen Center to register for any excursion. Registration deadlines and cost will vary for each trip. Register Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Lynwood Senior Citizen Center is located at 11329 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262. For further information call (310) 886-0425.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Supplemental free food give-away every fourth Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Lynwood Senior Citizen Center, 11329 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262. Must be pre-registered for this activity.

Movies

Free first-run movies on DVD are shown every Tuesday beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Lynwood Senior Citizen Center located at 11329 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262.

Nutrition

Senior Meals Program - Nutritious hot meals served daily for all seniors 60 years and older. Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Lynwood Senior Citizen Center located at 11329 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262. Suggested donation is $1.75. This program is supervised by Human Services Association. Meals must be reserved one day in advance. For reservations please call (310) 886-0416. The meals program is closed on major holidays.

Volunteer Groups & Clubs

BILLIARDS & DOMINOES

Come and Join us for a game of pool or dominoes.
Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Billiards&Game Room

BINGO

A variety of games creating lots of fun and excitement. The fee for 6 games is $2.00.

HAPPY HOUR NIGHT BINGO

Come out & join us!
21 years & older
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Senior Center, Billiards & Game Room

Every third Thursday of each month
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$15.00 Buy-in
$250.00 Jackpot

EVENING BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Monthly Birthday party for all seniors born within each month. There will be cake and ice cream. The evening celebration is by invitation only.

CAFÉ LYNWOOD

Join us for coffee, refreshments and conversation with staff!

CHESS & CHECKERS CLUB

Come and test your skills and moves in games of strategy and intellect.

Every second Wednesday of each month
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free-$5.00 donation each additional guest
R.S.V.P. Required
Senior Center, Assembly Hall

Every first & third Thursday of  each  month
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Billiards & Game Room

FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Promoting friendship and hospitality. All meetings held every 4th Thursday of the month.

LYNWOOD GOLDEN VOICES CHORAL GROUP

Available for singing engagements throughout the city for seniors who like to sing, read poetry, act, play an instrument, or just have fun. 

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Assembly Hall

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Visual Arts Room

GUYS&DOLLS VOLUNTEERS

All meetings are held every first Tuesday of the month. Come and volunteer your time and services for your community. Become a member today.

First Tuesday of the month

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Conference Room

"REGAL" RED HAT SOCIETY

The society gathers on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Center, Assembly Hall

SENIOR CARD CLUB

Here is the place to come and show your stuff. Play Bid Whist, Gin Rummy, Pinochle, Spades & more.

Wednesday - 3:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Assembly Hall

SENIOR PRAYER GROUP

This group is not just for Christians and Catholics. It?s for any denomination or any senior citizen that may need or want prayer

Every Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Senior Center

DANCING

LINE DANCING

Bob Nelson
Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Assembly Hall 

LYNWOOD SENIORS DANCE CLASS

Come dance with us and maintain your energy and physique.  

Tuesday & Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Community Center, Room 1  

EDUCATIONAL

COMPUTER LITERACY CLASS

Learn basis computer skills and typing skills with Effie Hicks. Sponsored by the Lynwood Adult School.

Monday & Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Senior Center, Computer/Library Room

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASS

Come and learn Conversational Spanish with Maria Marchan

Wednesday: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Computer/Library Room

Classes

HANDCRAFTS

EMBROIDERY

Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Visual Arts Room

FINE ARTS CLASS

Learn basic drawing, painting, and sculpting with Ilu Johnson

Wednesday & Friday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Visual Arts Room

SEWING CLASS

Monday: 2:00 p.m. ? 4:00 p.m.
Senior Center, Visual Arts Room

HEALTH EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

AQUA AEROBICS

Come workout in the pool and stay cool at the same time (45-minute session)

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lynwood Natatorium

BODY TONING

Improve daily living through health education with Chester Lyons.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Community Center, Weight Room

HEALTH & FITNESS PROGRAM

Improve daily living through exercising. Sponsored by the Lynwood Adult School.

Monday , Wednesday, & Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Senior Center, Assembly Hall

YOGA

Learn how to keep yourself in shape with Carla Lindsay

Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Senior Center, Assembly Hall

TRAVEL

TRAVELERS CLUB

This club meets once a month. For more information please contact the Lynwood Senior Citizen Center. 

Time to be announced

Senior Center, Assembly Hall   

Marisa Cordova, Senior & Social Services Manager
Telephone (310) 886-0425
E-mail: mcordova@lynwood.ca.us