Senior Services | City of Ontario, California

Ontario Senior Center

Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 8 PM

Saturday: 8AM - 12PM

225 E. B Street

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Email: SeniorCenter@OntarioCA.gov this email is monitored Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM

Senior Hotline: (909) 395-2021 Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00.

Center closed: 11/28 - 11/29, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1, 1/20, 2/17

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Adult & Senior Services

Finding the right social services can be confusing! The Ontario Senior Center hosts monthly on-site visits from Inland Counties Legal Services, West End Family Counseling, and Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program. Please call the Ontario Senior Center at (909) 395-2021 for referral information or to schedule an in-house appointment.

Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)

DAAS is dedicated to assisting older adults by providing resources, such as bus passes, when available.

Day: Tuesday
Date: 12/10, 1/14, 2/11
Time: 10:00a - 12:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 65+

HICAP Medical & Medicare Q&A

Visit with a representative from Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) regarding the upcoming open enrollment period. For appointments, call the Ontario Senior Center.

Day: Thursday
Date: 1st & 3rd each month
Time: 9:00a - 12:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Inland Counties Legal Services

Provides legal help for estate planning, public benefits and more. No appointments available for legal holidays. For appointments, call (888) 245-4257.

Nutrition

Enjoy a nutritious meal served Monday through Friday. In-take form is required. No meals can be removed from the site.

Day: Monday - Friday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 11:30a - 12:30p
Fee: Free
Age: 60+

Phone Assurance Lines for Seniors (PALS)

Have loved ones called by a caring staff member for a daily check-in or conversation. Call the Ontario Senior Center to enroll.

Day: Monday - Friday
Date: Ongoing
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Ontario Senior Community Food Pantry

Our pantry provides delicious shelf-stable foods once a month. Valid ID will be required upon pick-up to verify age and residency requirements. Only 50 participants allowed per day.

November

Registration opens: Monday 11/4
Afternoon Pick-up: Wednesday 11/20
Morning Pick-up: Friday 11/22
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

December

Registration opens: Monday 12/2
Afternoon Pick-up: Wednesday 12/18
Morning Pick-up: Friday 12/20
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

January

Registration opens: Monday 1/6
Afternoon Pick-up: Wednesday 1/29
Morning Pick-up: Friday 1/31
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

February

Registration opens: Monday 2/3
Afternoon Pick-up: Wednesday 12/26
Morning Pick-up: Friday 12/28
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Silver S.T.A.R.S. Transportation

Free rides for Ontario residents to the Ontario Senior Center, doctor visits and pharmacies. Applications can be picked up at any community center and reservations must be made 24 hours in advance to the dispatch hotline at (909) 395-2886.

Day: Monday - Sunday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 8am - 8pm
Fee: Free
Age: 62+

West End Coloring Group

The West End Family Counseling Services provides a therapeutic coloring group to assist with overall mental health and wellness.

Day: Thursday
Date: 2nd & 4th of each month
Time: 9:30a - 10:30a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Adult & Senior Programs

Beginner French

An introductory class to learn a new world language! This is a 10-week class.

Day: Thursday
Date: 1/2 - 3/6
Time: 10:30a - 11:30a
Fee: $5
Age: 50+

Book Club

Do you enjoy reading? If so, participate in our monthly book club and discuss topics that interest you. No Club 12/2 – 12/30.

Day: Monday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 9:30a - 10:30a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Cinema Club

Bi-monthly cinematic experience featuring one English movie and
one Spanish movie.

Spanish

Day: Monday
Date: 12/16, 1/6, 2/3
Time: 1:30p - 3:30p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

English

Day: Monday
Date: 12/23, 1/13, 2/24
Time: 1:30p - 3:30p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Coloring Club

Embrace your artistic side and join others for a relaxing, socializing afternoon of coloring.

Day: Monday
Date: 1st & 3rd of each month
Time: 12:30p - 1:30p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Computers

Students learn basic information for beginning and intermediate levels. Must be able to attend all three classes.

Beginning English

Day: Tuesday
Date: 1/14 - 1/28, 2/11 - 2/25
Time: 8:30a - 10:30a
Fee: $6
Age: 50+

Intermediate English

Day: Wednesday
Date: 1/15 - 1/29, 2/12 - 2/26
Time: 10:30a - 11:30a
Fee: $6
Age: 50+

Conversational Spanish on Zoom

An essential class for using Spanish in everyday conversations.

Intermediate

Day: Wednesday
Date: 1/8 - 3/12
Time: 1:00p - 2:00p
Fee: $10
Age: 50+

Advanced

Day: Wednesday
Date: 1/8 - 3/12
Time: 2:15p - 3:15p
Fee: $10
Age: 50+

Beginner

Day: Friday
Date: 1/10 - 3/14
Time: 1:00p - 2:00p
Fee: $10
Age: 50+

Beginner II

Day: Friday
Date: 1/10 - 3/14
Time: 2:15p - 3:15p
Fee: $10
Age: 50+

Craft Class

Hands-on activities to promote small motor skills and fun!

Whimsical Woodland Tissue Topper

Day: Wednesday
Date: 1/8- 1/29
Time: 12:30p - 2:00p
Fee: $6
Age: 50+

Floral Mailbox

Day: Wednesday
Date: 2/5 - 2/26
Time: 12:30p - 2:00p
Fee: $6
Age: 50+

Game Room

Open daily and equipped with 4 champion-sized pool tables and a TV.

Day: Monday - Friday | Saturday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 8:00a - 8:00p | 8:00a - 12:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

International Cooking Club

Prepare and create different dishes from around the world.

Day: Wednesday
Date: 1/8, 1/22 | 2/5, 2/26
Time: 1:30p - 2:30p
Fee: $12
Age: 50+

Jewelry Club

Create rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces while socializing with new and familiar friends. The fee includes materials for each session.

Mondays

Date: 1/6 - 1/27 | 2/3 - 2/24
Time: 4:00p - 6:00p
Fee: $3 | $6
Age: 50+

Wednesdays

Date: 1/8 - 1/29 | 2/5 - 2/26
Time: 4:00p - 6:00p
Fee: $6
Age: 50+

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Kick off your weekend knitting and crocheting with others! Please bring your own materials.

Day: Friday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 8:30a - 11:30a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Photography Club

You will learn how to use a single-lens camera. Bring your own camera. Single Lens Reflex (SLR) is recommended.

Day: Monday
Date: 2nd & 4th of each month
Time: 5:30p - 7:30p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Express Yourself Through Painting

Get in touch with your inner child and bring out the artistic and creative side of you.

Tuesday

Date: 1/7 - 1/28 | 2/4 - 2/25
Time: 4:00p - 6:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Thursday

Date: 1/2- 1/30 | 2/6- 2/27
Time: 4:00p - 6:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Sewing Club

Discover the joy of sewing with our passionate community members. Please bring your own materials.

Day: Tuesday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 9:30a - 12:30p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Singing Club

Sing along to your favorite songs! All voices and styles are welcome. Begins at 4:30pm: 12/20, 1/10,
1/17, 1/31, 2/7. No Club: 1/10, 2/7

Day: Friday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 2:30p - 5:30p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Smartphone Classes

An introductory 3-week class to learn features on both Androids and iPhones.

iPhone

Day: Monday
Date: 1/6 - 1/27 | 2/3 - 2/24
Time: 8:30a - 9:30a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Android

Day: Monday
Date: 1/6 - 1/27 | 2/3 - 2/24
Time: 10:00a - 11:00a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Social Hour

Spend the afternoon hanging out and making new friends. A smalltreat will be provided.

Day: Wednesday
Date: 2nd & 4th of each month
Time: 4:00p - 5:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Who am I? Discovering My Ancestry

Begin your journey into the past and discover new information about your ancestors.

Day: Tuesday
Date: 1/7, 2/4
Time: 5:00p - 6:00p
Fee: $6
Age: 50+

Health & Fitness

Active Seniors on the Go

Motivational fitness program focuses on health and wellness by performing light aerobics and strengthening exercises aiming to help improve core strength and balance.

Day: Tuesday, Thursday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 9:30a - 10:30a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Walking Club

Day: Monday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 10:00a - 11:00a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Olympic Sports

Day: Monday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 4:30a - 5:30a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Dance it Up

Day: Wednesday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 10:00a - 10:30a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Active Seniors on the Go Field Trips

Our active older adults are on the GO! Spend one Friday morning a month with us at a local outdoor location for a scenic walk or an activity in the fresh air. $5 dollar deposit.

Claremont Loop

Date: 1/24
Time: 9:00a - 1:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Oak Canyon Nature Center

Date: 2/21
Time: 9:00a - 3:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Fitness Room

Quality cardio and weight machines available to meet your fitness needs! Sign-in at the front counter.

Day: Monday - Friday | Saturday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 8:00a - 8:00p | 8:00a - 12:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Chair Yoga

Increase your strength, flexibility, circulation and balance with the aid of a chair and yoga moves! Please wear loose- fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Nikki Valdez

Tuesday

Date: 1/7 - 1/28 | 2/4 - 2/25
Time: 10:00a - 11:00a
Fee: $10
Age: 50+

Wednesday

Date: 1/8 - 1/29 | 2/5 - 2/26
Time: 9:30a - 10:30a
Fee: $10
Age: 50+

Lite Moves

Co-ed FUN exercise that incorporate the Arthritis Foundation’s People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) activities.

Day: Monday - Friday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 9:00a - 9:30a
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Wii - Fit Club

Virtual games for any skill level. The club focuses on high scores and fun! Sign-in at the front counter

Day: Wednesday
Date: Ongoing
Time: 1:30p - 3:30p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Yoga

A healthy alternative for physical fitness, balance, and core strength. Includes stretching exercises. Please wear loose-fitting clothing and bring a yoga mat. Classes are also available on Zoom. Instructor: Rhonda Quinn. No class 10/14, 11/11.

Monday

Date: 1/6 - 1/27 | 2/3 - 2/24
Time: 10:00a - 11:00a
Fee: $10
Age: 50+

Wednesday

Date: 1/8 - 1/29| 2/5 - 2/26
Time: 11:00a - 12:00p
Fee: $10
Age: 50+

Special Events

Bingo

Licensed Bingo is offered for a minimum buy-in of $3. Must present a valid California ID or passport. Payments are accepted on-site and in cash only. Selling begins at 1 PM.

Day: Thursday
Date: 12/5 - 2/27
Time: 1:30p - 4:30p
Fee: $3 and up
Age: 21+

Friday Night Dance

Ballroom-style dance and Latino flare. No dance on the third Friday of the month. Payments are only accepted on site and no earlier than 5:30p.

Music by Linda - Ballroom-style

Day: Friday
Date: 12/6, 1/3, 2/7
Time: 6:00p – 9:00p
Fee: $4
Age: 50+

Global Affair - Ballroom-style

Day: Friday
Date: 12/13, 1/10, 2/14
Time: 6:00p – 9:00p
Fee: $4
Age: 50+

DJ Jose - Latin Night

Day: Friday
Date: 1/24, 2/28
Time: 6:00p – 9:00p
Fee: $4
Age: 50+

Special Afternoon Activities

Active adults are welcomed to celebrate special activities throughout the month. Each event is unique and fun!

Disney Day

Day: Monday
Date: 12/2
Time: 2:00p - 4:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Gingerbread Decorating Day

Day: Monday
Date: 12/9
Time: 2:00p - 4:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Winter Formal

Day: Friday
Date: 12/20
Time: 2:00p - 4:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

New Years Dance

Day: Friday
Date: 1/3
Time: 2:00p - 4:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Day: Friday
Date: 1/17
Time: 2:00p - 4:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Lunar New Year

Day: Friday
Date: 1/31
Time: 2:00p - 4:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Black History Month

Day: Friday
Date: 2/7
Time: 2:00p - 4:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Valentine’s Dance

Day: Wednesday
Date: 2/12
Time: 2:00p - 4:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Quarterly Birthday Celebration

Day: Wednesday
Date: 2/12
Time: 2:00p - 4:00p
Fee: Free
Age: 50+

Excursions

Trips will be postponed if minimum participation is not met two weeks before the event. Timely requests for additional travel assistance (e.g. wheelchair) will be considered. All trips will occur, rain or shine.

Soboba - Bus Trip

This trip fills up quickly. Lunch is NOT provided. Return time is approximate

Day: Tuesday
Date: 1/21
Time: 9:00a - 6:00p
Fee: $13/$15†
Age: 50+

Temecula Winery- Bus Trip

Spend the day in Southern California’s wine county, Temecula. Lunch is provided and return time is approximate.

Day: Tuesday
Date: 2/18
Time: 9:00a - 5:00p
Fee: $20/$22†
Age: 50+

† Non-resident Fee

Community Center Programs

Anthony Muñoz Community Center

Programs & Events

Senior Ballroom Dance Lessons

Pair up and attend the beginner and intermediate ballroom dancing lessons. Participation is free, but donations are always welcomed.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Tue	Ongoing	11:00a - 12:30p	Free	50+

Senior Ballroom Dancing

Put on your dancing shoes and glide around the dance floor to live music.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Tue	Ongoing	1:00p - 3:30p	Free	50+

Active Seniors on the Go

A motivational fitness program that focuses on improving core strength and balance by performing stretches, walking workouts and light aerobic exercises to encourage participants to stay physically active.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Thur	Ongoing	10:00a - 11:00a	Free	50+

De Anza Community Center

Programs & Events

Active Seniors on the Go

Motivational fitness program promotes health and wellness by performing strength exercises, walking workouts, line dancing, and light aerobic exercises aiming to help improve strength.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Wed	Ongoing	10:00a - 11:00a	Free	50+

Sensory-friendly Physical Activity

Combinations of light aerobic exercises, walking and dancing that aid in building up core strength and improving balance. This program is geared towards participants requiring special accommodations.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Thur	Ongoing	10:00a - 11:00a	Free	50+

Excursion

Participants must pre-register online or at any community center. Trips will be postponed or canceled if minimum participation is not met before the trip deadline, one week before the event. Timely requests for additional travel assistance (e.g. wheelchair) will be considered. Most trips will occur, rain or shine. Teen Action Committee members and regular center participants may have priority registration.

Cal Poly Pumpkin Fest

Take a trip with your friends and celebrate a day of fun festivities. Registration Deadline: October 25.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Sun	10/27	9:30a - 5:00p	$10/$12†	50+

Descanso Gardens

Embark on an adventure full of endless shopping, dining and entertainment. Registration Deadline: November 5.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Tue	11/19	10:00a - 5:00p	$13/$15†	50+

Dorothy A. Quezada Community Center

Programs & Events

Active Seniors on the Go

Motivational fitness program promotes health and wellness by performing strength exercises, walking workouts, line dancing, and light aerobic exercises aiming to help improve strength.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Thur	Ongoing	9:30a - 11:00a	Free	50+

Excursion

The Getty

Spend some time exploring this gem in Los Angeles. Bring a lunch to have a picnic on the lawn.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Sat	11/6	10:00a - 2:00p	$15/$17†	50+

Veterans Memorial Community Center

Programs & Events

Active Seniors on the Go

Motivational fitness program promotes health and wellness by performing strength exercises, walking workouts, line dancing, and light aerobic exercises aiming to help improve strength.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
T/Th	Ongoing	11:00a - 12:00p	Free	50+

Westwind Community Center

Programs & Events

Active Seniors on the Go

Motivational fitness program promotes health and wellness by performing strength exercises, walking workouts, line dancing, and light aerobic exercises aiming to help improve strength.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
T/Th	Ongoing	10:00a - 11:00a	Free	50+

Moonlight Monsters Party

A night of spine-tingling fun! A costume contest, thrilling games and a monstrous dance floor will keep your skeleton shaking.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Wed	10/23	11:00a - 2:00p	Free	50+

Fireside Friends Party

Experience a cozy gathering crafted exclusively for seniors. Sit\ amongst the bonfire décor, savor comfort foods and enjoy the moment making new memories.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Mon	11/25	11:00a - 1:00p	Free	50+

Excursions

California Botanic Garden

Take a stroll through the largest botanic garden that is dedicated to California native plants.

Day	Date	Time	Fee	Age
Thur	11/7	10:00a - 6:00p	$13/$15†	50+

† Non-resident Fee