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
https://apm.activecommunities.com/lafayetterec/Home
https://www.lovelafayette.org/city-hall/quick-links/senior-services
Lamorinda Village Supported Membership Application
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Fall 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, 2025). *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: 2025 senior membership form
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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 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18
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 11/18, 12/16 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. Please sign up for only one session. Minimum of 4/ Maximum of 10 people per session.
Tues 10/7-10/28 7:00=8:30pm Lafayette Rink $30
The Art of Making Handmade Cards
Instructor: Jennifer Gerst, a retired teacher with 20+ years of experience creating and teaching paper crafting
Impress your friends and family with handmade cards! Learn how easy and fun it is to make beautiful cards using papers, ink, stamps, and embellishments. Step-by-step instructions and all materials will be provided to complete 4 cards per class. New designs and techniques will be offered in each session. Details:
• 2 classes per session
• Materials Fee Per Session: $40 payable to instructor
• Advance sign-up is required
Session 2: Winter Theme: Christmas, Birthdays and Friendship
Wed 10/22 and 11/5 12:30-3:00PM Elderberry Room, Lafayette Community Center
Minimum 4, maximum 8 attendees
Discovering Opera: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
Presented by Bradford Wade, opera lover for over 45 years
A dashing American officer marries a young geisha, and she gives up everything for love. Puccini’s soaring music follows her as she waits, dreaming of the day he’ll meet their child. But his return brings a devastating twist in this story of passion, betrayal, and heartbreak. Lecturer Bradford Wade will give a guided tour of Madama Butterfly, with a description of the plot interspersed with musical examples. This lecture is given in conjunction with Opera San Jose's production of Madama Butterfly, November 16-30.
Monday, 11/10 1:00-2:30pm
Arts & Science Room, Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Free
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* (*Skip 11/11, 12/23, 12/30) 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
Healthy Aging Lecture Series
In partnership with Lamorinda Village
Moderator: John Swartzberg, MD
This series is an invaluable educational resource for older adults who wish to live a healthy and productive life. These 6 classes, addressing physical and psycho-social aspects of aging, will identify what older adults need to stay independent and age in healthy ways. Dr. Swartzberg brings his expertise in the fields of medicine and infectious disease to this Healthy Aging Lecture Series. John is Professor Emeritus at U.C. Berkeley School of Public Health and the Chair of the Editorial Board of the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter. John will be joined in the Series by several of his colleagues from the fields of medicine, psychology, and law. Please sign up ahead of time.
Tuesdays 10am-11:30am Elderberry Room, Lafayette Community Center Free
10/21 Health Care Issues Common in the Older Adult, Part 1
10/28 Health Care Issues Common in the Older Adult, Part 2
11/4 Creating Your Best Health Outcome
11/18 Understanding Health Care Insurance
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 (*Skip 11/26, 12/24 & 12/31)
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!
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 11/13, 12/11 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
Table for One: Easy, Delicious Meals with Trader Joe's Ingredients
with Beth Brown in partnership with Lamorinda Village Cooking for one doesn’t have to mean boring or repetitive! You’ll learn how to whip up delicious, balanced meals using affordable and versatile ingredients from Trader Joe’s. Whether you're short on time or just want to make mealtime more exciting, we’ll share smart shopping tips, simple recipes, and creative hacks to keep your solo dining fresh, fast, and fun. Space is limited so be sure to sign up in advance!Thursday, 11/6 10:30am-12:00pm Kitchen. Lafayette Community Center
$10 materials fee to be paid to instructor at the class
Tuesdays at the SWELL Center
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.
Tuesdays 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 11/5, 12/3
Third Monday of the month 10am, 11am, Noon 11/17, 12/15
seniors@lovelafayette.org 925-284-5050