The new Senior Lounge has officially opened its doors to members of the Senior Program at the Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave.
The dedicated space offers members of the program a comfortable and inviting environment to socialize, relax and engage in activities, the city of Goleta said.
The lounge has been upgraded to incorporate a space for reading, games and activities as well as room for relaxation in between program classes.
“We are thrilled to open the doors to the Senior Lounge,” said Leonel Mendoza-Diaz, city recreation supervisor. “The goal is to provide a safe space for members where they can meet new people, engage in different levels of activity, and have access to different resource materials related to senior services.”
The Senior Lounge is open during the current program hours, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday.
The lounge offers an opportunity for community members ages 55-plus to join the program and take advantage of the different offerings available, the city said.
Learn more about the Senior Program, including activities and classes, at www.cityofgoleta.org/SeniorProgram.
The city is also hosting its 3rd Annual Senior Expo, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at the Goleta Community Center.
The free event is designed to empower seniors, their families and service professionals with valuable resources and information.
The Senior Expo will feature a variety of organizations and businesses providing information tables with resources that specialize in senior services.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
• Connect with local organizations: Speak with representatives from various organizations offering essential services for seniors.
• Discover resources: Explore information on topics such home care, recreation programs, transportation services, and food programs.
• Attend informative presentations: Stop by one of the Community Center’s classrooms to listen to short presentations led by experts and professionals in this field.
• Opportunities for networking: Connect with other seniors in the community and their families, build new friendships, relationships and community.
For more about the Senior Program or Senior Expo, contact Dori Crolius, senior program technician, at seniorprogram@cityofgoleta.org.