Free May Events at the Pasadena Senior Center

There is something for everyone in May at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St.

You do not have to be a member to attend. Some events require advance reservations as noted.

A Toast to the Joys of Music – Tuesdays, May 1 to 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tom Campbell returns to play his guitar and sing covers of traditional country, country rock, blues, folk, gospel and classic rock music made famous by The Grateful Dead, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones and others.

Taxi Vouchers – Tuesday, May 1, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Qualified low-income adults who are 50 and older and live in the Pasadena area will receive two vouchers for taxi rides. Proof of income and a California ID are required. Quantities are limited.

Bus Tokens – Tuesday, May 1, at 1 p.m. Qualified low-income adults who are 50 and older and live in the Pasadena area will receive 10 bus tokens. Proof of income and a California ID are required. Quantities are limited to the first 65 people.

Scenic Walkers Club – Wednesdays, May 2 to 30, at 10 a.m. Join members of the Pasadena Senior Center’s Scenic Walkers Club for walks to scenic local places to enjoy the great outdoors and get some exercise. For more information, including where to meet up each week, contact Scenic Walkers Club coordinator Alan Colville at alancolville@charter.net.

Domino Club – Thursdays, May 3 to 24, at 1 p.m. Rollicking games of chicken foot dominoes will have you laughing as the tiles cascade! This game is easy enough for beginners yet challenging enough for seasoned players. For more information call Vicki Leigh at (928) 478-4654.

Seasonal Allergies – Thursday, May 3, at 10 a.m. It’s allergy season! If you or someone you know suffers from allergies, learn more about it, including testing options. Presented by Dr. Karl von Tiehl, an allergist/immunologist.

Friday Movie Matinees – Fridays, May 4, 11 and 18, at 1 p.m. Everyone enjoys the experience of watching movies and the pleasures they bring. May 4: “The Shape of Water” (2017, R) starring Sally Hawkins and Michael Shannon. At a top-secret research facility during the early 1960s Cold War, a lonely janitor and her coworker discover the biggest secret of all: a highly classified experiment that involves an amphibious creature held in captivity. May 11: “Darkest Hour” (2017, R) starring Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas. As the threat of Germany’s invasion looms during the early days of World War II, Britain faces its darkest hour while the fate of Western Europe hangs on the leadership of Winston Churchill, the new prime minister. May 18: “Coco” (2017, PG) with the voice talents of Anthony Gonzalez and Gael García Bernal. Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, young Miguel aspires to be an accomplished musician and enters the Land of the Dead where he meets an array of extraordinary characters who help him unlock the real story behind his family history.

FREE/SKATE – Friday, May 4, at 3:30 p.m. MUSE/IQUE guest artists will explore what happens when sublime live music and dazzling ice skating come together away from the world of sport of competition. RSVP at the Welcome Desk or by calling (626) 795-4331. All guests will receive complimentary tickets to the FREE/SKATE concert led by MUSE/IQUE artistic director Rachael Worby Sunday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the Pasadena Ice Skating Center.

Wellness Care – Thursday, May 10, at 10 a.m. Learn about the popular Activator Methods Technique that uses a Medicare-approved instrument to apply gentle, low-force chiropractic adjustments; acupuncture, a safe, all-natural, drug-free and virtually painless healing technique that dates back more than 2,500 years; and holistic nutrition. Presented by Dr. Ted Marriott, David Liu L.A.C. and Harvey Slater.

Hoarding and Clutter – Thursday, May 17, at 10 a.m. Hording disorder affects between two and five percent of the population. Learn about the symptoms and possible causes of this newly identified clinical disorder and resources available for people who want to get treatment. Presented by Mary DeVan, a licensed social worker and therapist who specializes in the disorder.

LA Opera Talk: In Love with Mozart – Monday, May 21, at 1 p.m. An LA Opera community educator will explore the reasons Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has been beloved by people from all walks of life for more than 200 years.

Estate Planning Basics, Part 1 – Thursday, May 24, at 10 a.m. Learn the basic facts everyone should know about trusts, wills and probate issues. Presented by the Law Offices of Geoffrey Chin.

Estate Planning Basics, Part 2 – Thursday, May 31, at 10 a.m. Learn the basic facts everyone should know about estate taxes, conservatorships and durable powers of attorney. Presented by the Law Offices of Geoffrey Chin.

For more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331.

Founded in 1960, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent nonprofit agency that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and older in a welcoming environment. Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors.