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Senior Activities

Senior Activities are held at the Percy Bakker Community Center, 9333 'E' Avenue (map below).

Bingocize
BEGINS MAY 8th!

Looking for a fun way to be active? The Hesperia Recreation and Park District is excited to host Bingocize, in partnership with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health! Bingocize combines the fun of BINGO with fall prevention exercises, with the goal of reducing falls and increasing cognition.

DAY: Monday and Wednesday
TIME: 1:00 to 2:00 pm
FEE: Free

 

The Department of Health - Nutrition and Wellness Services and Department of Aging and Adult Services in partnership with the Percy Bakker Center invite you to: Bingocize. Are you looking for a fun way to be more active? Try Bingocize! Bingo and Gentle Exercises=Bingocize. Bingocize is a health promotion program that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercises (seated or standing). Come play bingo and meet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls and increase cognition. Join the fun! When: Mondays and Wednesdays May 8-July 19 1:00 to 2:00 pm. *No class on May 29 or June 19. Where: Percy Bakker Community Center North Room 9333 'E' Ave., Hesperia. Funding for this service has been provided by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging.

 

Fitness and Fun Exercise Program

Elderly men and women doing Fitness and Fun Exercise Program

A workout for men and women to stay fit and increase strength and endurance while relieving stress in a friendly, social atmosphere. The class includes low-impact exercises, line dances, latin moves, waltzes, step, strength training, and flexibility with equipment provided, all performed to each person’s individual ability level. Music includes Big Band to Ballroom, Latin to Country, Belafonte to Beyonce.

Instructor is National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified; CPR and First Aid Certified.

DAYS & TIMES:
Mondays & Fridays 9:00 to 10:00 a.m..
FEE: $21.00 per month (payments are currently online only)

Click Here to Register ONLINE for Fitness and Fun!


Pinochle

Every Wednesday seniors are invited to enjoy the fun of Pinochle.

DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
FEE: Free


Pool Tables (2) 

DAYS/TIME: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

Seniors With Inquiring Minds (S.W.I.M.)

Seniors With Inquiring Minds (S.W.I.M.) is a Learning in Retirement movement that now meets a the Percy Bakker Community Center, on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. S.W.I.M. was formed in 1993 by seniors who wanted to keep their minds active and alert. We stand out in the movement because we don't depend on classes at the local college. S.W.I.M. creates its own programs or invites interesting speakers from the community.

Seniors with inquiring minds


Quilt Guild

Desert Winds Quilt Guild meets the first Tuesday of each month. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. Come and learn how to make a quilt or teach others. Each meeting has lessons, a raffle, food, fun, and fellowship for all!


Garden Club

The Hesperia Garden Club is devoted to the development of all phases of gardening of fruits, vegetables, trees, and flowers. We are involved in the betterment and beautification of the community and the exchange of information and ideas with fellow gardeners. The Hesperia Garden Club has many activities scheduled throughout the year such as the Home and Garden Show, field trips, and presentations at our club meetings. Please join us for a meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except July/August) at 1:00 p.m.


Weekday Lunch

Barstow Senior Meals serves lunches for a voluntary donation of $3.00 for 60 years of age and over and a voluntary donation of $7.50 for 59 years of age and under. Meals are served Monday through Friday at 11:15 a.m. excluding the following holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (including the following Friday), Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Contact Barstow Senior Meals at (760) 256-5023 with any questions.

June 2023 Senior Nutrition Calendar. Funding for this service has been provided by the County of SB DAAS PG through a grant award from the CA Department of Aging. Thursday, June 1st; lasagna, squash, caesar salad, garlic bread, apple. Friday, June 2nd; baked fish, rice pilaf, green beans, wheat roll, pears. Monday, June 5th; meatball sandwich, tatar tots, caesar salad, apricots. Tuesday, June 6th; pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, green salad, wheat roll, orange. Wednesday, June 7th; orange chicken, fried brown rice, stir fry veggies, egg roll, peaches. Thursday, June 8th; sheppard's pie, beets, green salad, biscuit, banana pudding. Friday, June 9th; tuna sandwich, tomato soup, carrots and celery, apple slices. Monday, June 1th; beef stroganoff, peas and carrots, garden salad, wheat roll, pears. Tuesday, June 13th; chili dog, potato salad, cole slaw, fruit cocktail. Wednesday, June 14th; hamburger, baked beans, potato salad, strawberry jell-o parfait. Thursday, June 15th; beef burrito, rice, beans, tossed salad, peaches. Friday, June 16th; baked fish, brown rice, broccoli, green salad, jell-o with mixed fruit. Monday, June 19th; Closed Juneteenth Holiday. Tuesday, June 20th; ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, green salad, wheat roll, gingerbread. Wednesday, June 21st; spaghetti, broccoli, spinach salad, garlic bread, fruit cocktail. Thursday, June 22nd; fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, wheat bread, pears. Friday, June 23rd; baked chicken, rice pilaf, broccoli, apple pie. Monday, June 26th; pork roast, red potatoes, carrots, green salad, wheat berry bread, apricots. Tuesday, June 27th; beef stew, pear salad, cornbread, peaches. Wednesday, June 28th; chicken cordon bleu, brown rice, California blend, wheat roll, fruit cocktail. Thursday, June 29th; manicotti, zucchini, spinach salad, garlic cheese bread, mixed fruit. Friday, June 30th; tuna casserole, garden salad, banana pudding. Lunch served: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Phone: (760) 256-9111. Fax: (760) 256-5004.
June 2023 Nutrition Calendar

 

 

 

Bingo Flyer; Bingo Join the Fun! Foremost Retirement Resort offers BINGO n Mondays from 4:00 to 9:00 pm at 8854 Orange Street, Hesperia. Call (760) 244-5579 for more information. Hesperia Leisure League offers BINGO on Tuesdays at 12:00 pm and Saturdays at 5:00 pm at 9122 Third Avenue, Hesperia. Call (760) 244-3223 for more information. Both are open to the public.

 

San Bernardino County's Senior Assistance Program

Are you familiar with San Bernardino County's Senior Assistance Program? Older adults can visit the webpage http://hss.sbcounty.gov/daas/resources/nutrition.aspx for information on services such as meal deliveries and groceries in San Bernardino County. Please call (909) 891-3810 for more information on meal deliveries and more. 💛

 

Medicare Senior Assisted Living Program

Please click the links below for more information:

What are Your Long Term Care Rights Under Medicare?

Who is Eligible for Medicare Coverage of Long Term Care?

What Long Term Care Services Does Medicare Cover?

What Long Term Care Services Does Medicare Not Cover?

What are Your Options to Help Pay for Assisted Living?