Activities, Excursions and Special Events
Activity Leaders Wanted!
Share your passion with the community by leading a class, activity, or group. Contact the Joslyn Center for more information on submitting an activity proposal and/or volunteering.
For more information on Senior Program classes, special events, and services, click on the activity's name below or view the Recreation and Human Services Activity Guide Summer 2026. Registration accepted online or in-person at Joslyn Center only; no phone registrations permitted. To register for classes online, create your own account. Search for activities here.
*Registration required.
**Materials fee (cash or check) due to instructor at beginning of class.
Fees: R=resident/NR=non-resident
Click (PDF, 164KB)here(PDF, 168KB) to view our list of activities and program highlights for the month of May.
Excursions
|
Day
|
Time
|
Fee
|
Location
|
| Journey Along Route 66 * |
Tue, June 9, 2026 |
8:30 a.m. Departure; 4:30 p.m. estimated return time
|
$80 |
Various stops along Route 66. Transportation departing from the Alexander Hughes Community Center.
|
| Richard Nixon Library & Museum |
Thu, August 13, 2026 |
9:00 a.m. Departure; 3:00 p.m. estimated return time
|
$21 |
Yorba Linda. Transportation departing from the Alexander Hughes Community Center.
|
Special Events
|
Day
|
Time
|
Fee
|
Location
|
| Music on the Patio* |
Thu, July 23 |
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
$14 |
Joslyn Center |
Special Activities
|
Day
|
Time
|
Fee
|
Location
|
| May Movie Matinee: The Secret: Dare to Dream |
May 8 (2nd Fridays) |
12:30 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn Center |
| May Movie Matinee: Support Your Local Sheriff |
May 22 (4th Fridays) |
12:30 p.m. |
Free |
Blaisdell Community Center |
| Afternoon at the Opera*
|
Wed, August 19, 2026
|
3:30 p.m.- 5:00p.m.
|
Free |
Joslyn Center
|
| Activity |
Day(s) |
Time |
Fee |
Location |
| Active Adult Chair Exercise* |
Mon/Wed/Fri
|
9:35 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. |
Free |
Hughes |
| Art Group* |
Fri Ongoing |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Art Workshops (Tierra del Sol)*/** |
2nd & 4th Wed Ongoing |
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
$10** |
Joslyn |
| Bereavement Support Group |
Thu Ongoing |
3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Bridge* |
Tue Ongoing |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Bridge* |
Wed Ongoing |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Cardio & Strength (Citrus College Course)* |
Winter Session:
Mon-Wed 1/5 -2/11
|
1:00 p.m. -2:50 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Cardio & Strength (Citrus College Course)* |
Spring Session 1:
Mon-Wed 2/18 - 4/8
Spring Session 2:
Mon-Wed 4/20 - 6/10
|
2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Claremont Senior Bicycle Group |
Varies |
Varies |
Free |
Varies |
| Claremont Senior Computer Club (Tech Assistance & Lab) |
1st & 3rd Fri Ongoing |
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn Annex |
| Continuing Line Dance- March/ April Session* |
Wed March 4 - April 22 |
10:00 a.m. - 11: 00 a.m. |
$61R/$66NR |
Joslyn |
| Creative Writing Older Adults (sign-up in person at the Joslyn Center; Citrus College Course)*
|
Tues & Thu 5/12- 5/28
|
1:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
|
Free |
Blaisdell; call the Joslyn Center for more information
|
| Flexibility for Older Adults* (Citrus College Course) |
Spring Session 1:
Mon-Wed 2/18 - 4/8
Spring Session 2:
Mon- Wed 4/20 - 6/10
|
1:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)- appointment only |
3rd Mon. Ongoing |
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Free; L.A. County Residents only. Call (213) 383-4519 for more information |
Joslyn |
| Joslyn Jammers* |
Thu Ongoing |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Life Story Writing (sign-up in person at the Joslyn Center; Citrus College Course)* |
Tues & Thu 4/21 - 5/7
|
1:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
Free |
Blaisdell; call the Joslyn Center for more information |
| Mac Users Group |
2nd Mon Ongoing |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Mah Jongg* |
Mon Ongoing |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Mah Jongg* |
Fri Ongoing |
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Overeaters Anonymous - "Body Image" |
Fri Ongoing |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Overeaters Anonymous (2) |
Tue Ongoing |
11:00 a.m. - 12:15p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Parkinson's Explorers |
2nd Sat Ongoing |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Free |
Hughes |
| Petanque |
Sun Ongoing |
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Free |
Larkin Park (North East) |
| Pinochle* |
Tue Ongoing |
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Qi Gong* |
Tue Ongoing |
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Free |
Larkin Park |
| Reading about Money* |
1st Thu Ongoing
|
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Survivors of Suicide Loss |
2nd & 4th Mon Ongoing |
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Free |
Hughes |
| Walking Group - Village Walk |
Tue Ongoing |
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Free |
Shelton Park |
| Walking Group - Thompson Creek Trail |
Thu Ongoing |
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Free |
Indian Hill Blvd. |
| War & Existentialism Book Club* |
1st Fri Ongoing |
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Writer's Group (Visit in-person to join the waitlist) |
Wed Ongoing |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Yarn Crafts w/ Kindness* |
Tue Ongoing |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |
| Yoga for Aging with Grace* |
Thu ongoing, no session on 4/26 |
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Free |
Joslyn |