Programs & Services
Lafayette Senior Services
500 St. Mary's Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
Current Office Hours: Open Tuesday– Thursday 9:00am – 2:30pm
925-284-5050
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https://www.lovelafayette.org/city-hall/quick-links/senior-services
Lamorinda Village Supported Membership Application
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Winter/Spring Registration is open!
LAFAYETTE SENIOR SERVICES
Membership in Lafayette Senior Services
Most classes are free for members, $10 per meeting for non-members. Membership: $15/ person per calendar year*
(January 1 – December 31, 2026). *Free Membership to age 90 and up. Accepted credit cards are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
To pay your membership fee & register for classes:
Online 24/7: www.lafayetterec.org
Phone: 925-284-5050
Email: seniors@lovelafayette.org
To print out membership form and mail in: 2026 senior membership form
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A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Course
With Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
This is a free evidence-based exercise program for older adults, designed to engage participants in completing exercises as well as interactive group discussion. Each week builds on information from the previous week, and participants will learn new strategies to help them achieve great results. Program goals focus on reducing the fear of falling, increasing confidence, mobility, strength, and balance.
In-person classes are held once a week for 8 weeks.
Group size for all classes is limited to 14. A minimum of 10 registrants is required to run the class. You must register for the class ahead of time.
Dates: Tuesdays 4/7-5/26 10:00am-Noon
Location: Buckeye Room, Lafayette Community Center
Free
AARP Smart Driver 8-Hour Course
Offered through AARP
Refine your driving skills, develop safe, defensive techniques, and possibly lower your insurance premium. Max: 25 paid registrants. To reserve your spot, send check (along with email and phone number), made payable to AARP, to Lafayette Senior Services, 500 St. Mary's Rd., Lafayette, CA 94549.
Wed, May 6 & Thurs, May 7 10:00am - 2:00pm Cedar Room, Lafayette Community Center
$20 AARP Members / $25 Non-Members of AARP
Apple Mobile Devices
with Mike Dickerson
This ongoing class covers many topics such as Apple IDs, iCloud, apps and general iPad and iPhone usage. Topics for upcoming sessions are based on participants’ input and needs. There is always time for Q&A. Please note: this class deals with Apple devices only.
1st and 3rd Thursday monthly 3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 5/7, 5/21
Time: 10:30am-Noon Elderberry Room, Lafayette Community Center Fee: Members: Free Non-members: $10/meeting
As The Page Turns
Facilitated by JoAnne Schaarschmidt, Lafayette Library Friends Corner Book Shop Volunteer
Looking for a good book to discuss with others? Join this informal group of book lovers and enjoy enrichment, lively discussion, fellowship and refreshments. The group is of mixed gender and everyone gets to participate in the discussion and in selecting the books to read. Please contact Lafayette Senior Services for the book of the month title: seniors@lovelafayette.org or 284-5050. You can join the class at any time. You will receive the Zoom link the day before the class meeting.
3rd Tuesday Monthly 1:00-2:30pm 3/17, 4/21, 5/19 Via Zoom
Beginner Pickleball
Instructor: Budd MacKenzie
This class is for beginners and newcomers, who need help with their strokes, more practice, and advice on game strategy. It's important that participants come to every class. If you already know you can't make all the classes, please don't sign up for this one. You'll need all the classes to learn the game, techniques and strategies. Minimum of 4/ Maximum of 10 people per session. Please sign up for only one session of this class.
Tues 3/10-3/24 7:00-8:30pm Lafayette Rink $40
Tues 4/7-4/21 7:00-8:30pm Lafayette Rink $40
Tues 5/5-5/19 7:00-8:30pm Lafayette Rink $40
Discovering Opera: La Traviata
Presented by Bradford Wade, opera lover for over 45 yearsLa Traviata is the third of the set of three masterpieces that vaulted Giuseppe Verdi to the head of the pack of Italian opera composers. Based on actual events, it tells the story of a young woman who finds her first true love but has to give him up to avoid staining the honor of his family. Lecturer Bradford Wade will give a guided tour of the opera, with a description of the plot interspersed with musical examples. This lecture is given in conjunction with Opera San Jose's production of La Traviata, April 19 to May 3.
Thursday, 4/9 1:00-2:30pm
Arts & Science Room, Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., LafayetteFree
Don’s Golden Happy Hour
With Lamorinda Village
Get together with old friends or come make new ones at Don’s Golden Happy Hour hosted by Lamorinda Village. Held monthly at different local venues in the Lamorinda area, this event offers an opportunity to enjoy appetizers (provided by Lamorinda Village and a sponsor) and no-host beverages.
2nd Tuesday of each month
Once you’ve signed up, locations and times will be provided.
For more information or to sign-up, please contact Lamorinda Village at info@lamorindavillage.org or call them at (925) 283-3500.
Drop-In Intermediate American Mah Jongg
Bring your card and mah jongg set, and join other intermediate-level American mah jongg players every Tuesday afternoon.
Every Tuesday 12:30pm – 3:30pm Sequoia Room, Lafayette Community CenterFee per meeting: Members Free Non-Members $10
Free Peer Counseling
Contra Costa Health Services offers free one-to-one counseling with trained senior counselors who use their life experiences to help other older adults (55+) cope with life changes, problems, crises, and challenges. Confidentiality is strictly observed. Appointment required. Please contact CC Health Services Senior Peer Counseling at (925) 521-5653 to find out more and request an appointment.Friday Village Conversations
Want to know more about retirement finances? Curious about innovations in CPR? Looking to improve your nutrition? Lamorinda Village hosts this drop-in lecture series over Zoom covering a wide array of topics, some related to aging, some simply informative and educational, all presented by experts in their fields. A question-and-answer period follows each presentation. These presentations are ongoing every Friday at 10 AM on Zoom. To receive information about upcoming events and Village Conversation topics, visit https://lamorindavillage.org/events
Lamorinda Nature Walk and Bird Watching
Led by Ben Pettersson, Experienced Hiker and Bird-Watcher
Experience nature at its finest along our local trails. Delight in the beauty that unfolds around each bend, all the while learning to identify a variety of birds. Bring a water bottle; binoculars are helpful if you have them. Meet at the Alder Room at the Community Center at 8:30am. For more information or to place your name on the email notification list, contact Lafayette Seniors Services: Seniors@LoveLafayette.org or 925-284-5050. You may join this group at any time.
Every Wed 8:30am – noon Location: Various locations Free
Lamorinda Tea Dance
A weekly Community Dance Social of over 30 years with afternoon tea and light refreshments.
Wednesdays 11:30am-1:30pm
The Live Oak Room
Lafayette Community Center
500 St. Mary’s Road, Lafayette
Lafayette Senior Services Members: FREE!
Membership is $15/year
Non Members: $10/meeting
Come for great music and good company!
Men's Senior Social Group
Led by Mike DickersonJoin us twice a month to meet other men in the community at similar stages in life. Find camaraderie and laughter as you make connections, discuss topics and be heard and not judged.
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 12:30-1:30pm in the Elderberry Room, Lafayette Community Center
3/5, 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 5/7, 5/21
Free
On The Move Fall Prevention Exercise Class
With Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
This 12-week course is an evidence based exercise program designed to improve walking. This fun class challenges the brain to match the timing and sequence of movements with posture to improve the smoothness and efficiency with walking. Music, props such as cones and balls, and partner-based activities keep the classes interesting. Classes meet twice a week for one hour each class, for 12 weeks. Materials are provided. Individuals should be mobile enough to sustain walking exercises for the 60-minute duration of classes.
Group size for all classes is limited to 14. You must register for the class ahead of time. No drop ins allowed.
Dates: Mondays* & Wednesdays* 1/5-3/25 (*Skip Mondays 1/19, 2/16 and Wed 2/4) 11:00am-Noon
Location: Jennifer Russell Building, Lafayette Community Center
Free
Positive Living Forum (“Happiness Club”)
Moderated by Bob Nozik, MD, Prof. Emeritus UCSF,
Author of “Happy 4 Life: Here’s How to Do It”
Brighten your day and take part in this interactive gathering which features discussions on a wide range of topics that guide participants toward a more ideal and positive life experience. Drop-ins welcome!
Thursday 3/12, 4/9, 5/14 10:30-Noon in Elderberry Room, Lafayette Community Center
Per meeting: Members Free Non-members $10
Reservoir Walking Group
Led by Richard Stanton
Here’s a walking group that offers camaraderie, fresh air and enjoyable exercise, all in magnificent surroundings. Choose the distance you want to go by joining the group that walks the entire circuit, or the group that goes a shorter distance which avoids the large hills, yet yields sufficient moderate exercise. Increase your balance and fitness – both physical and mental – and leave each week uplifted and radiant with that overall feeling of well-being! To add your name to the email notification list: Seniors@LoveLafayette.org or 284-5050. Bring quarters or credit card for parking meter. Annual senior (62+) passes may be purchased at the Visitor Center at the reservoir. You may join this group at any time.
Every Tues, Thur & Sat 9:00am Meet at 8:50am at the Res: Center Bench on the Dam
Fee Members: Free Non-members Free
SWELL Center at the Lafayette Library
The SWELL (Senior Wellness) Center at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center will be open to anyone 65 and older. Coffee and pastries will be provided. In partnership with Lamorinda Village. Drop in and join us--no registration required. Wednesdays will be for Mah Jongg play (No instruction provided).
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-Noon Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette Free
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Through free, one-to-one, confidential and objective counseling, you will learn how Medicare works in order to make informed decisions about your coverage. HICAP counselors will also help with Medicare claims and appeals; provide information to those needing help with healthcare costs; and when necessary, make referrals for legal assistance with health insurance matters. The counselors are registered with the State of California and do not sell or endorse insurance products. HICAP is a program of the Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging and is funded by federal, state and local grants.
To make an appointment, contact HICAP: 925-655-1393
For additional information, visit their website: www.cchicap.org
First Wed of the month 10am, 11am, Noon 3/4, 4/1, 5/6
Third Monday of the month 10am, 11am, Noon 3/16, 4/20, 5/18
seniors@lovelafayette.org 925-284-5050