Free November Events at the Pasadena Senior Center

There is something for everyone in November 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.

Hearing Loss Update – Thursday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. Learn about new technologies and hearing-related products that can help you in your day-to-day life, and how you can optimize your hearing as you age. Presented by HEAR Center.

Braille Class – Thursday, Nov. 1, from noon to 2 p.m. One in five older adults experiences vision loss. The Braille class meets every Thursday and combines educational programming and speakers with a support group for older adults with low vision. Allan Markowitz will discuss the history and types of wines at the Nov. 1 class.

Friday Movie Matinees – Fridays, Nov. 2, 9 and 16, at 1 p.m. Everyone enjoys watching movies and the pleasures they bring. Nov. 2: RBG (2018, PG). The documentary film examines the personal and professional journey of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who at the age of 84 has developed a legal legacy while becoming a pop culture icon. Nov. 9: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018, PG-13) starring Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep. Five years after the events of 2008’s Mamma Mia!, Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna on a Greek island as she learns more about her mother’s life. Nov. 16: On Golden Pond (1981, PG-13) starring Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn. On summer vacation at their cabin on a lake in New England, a cranky retired professor with memory problems and his understanding wife agree to look after the 13-year-old son of their daughter’s (Jane Fonda) fiancé.

Flu Shot Clinic – Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults 65 and older are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu compared with younger adults because human immune defenses become weaker with age. Appointments are recommended by calling 626-795-4331; walk-ins will also be welcome.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy – Wednesdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 28, at 10 a.m. Receive counseling and advocacy on issues related to Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Part D and Cal MediConnect. Appointments are required by calling 626-795-4331. Presented by HICAP.

Healthy Holiday Desserts – Thursday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. Learn how to make healthier, low-carb versions of traditionally high-sugar treats. Presented by Regal Medical.

Mediation and Dispute Resolution – Thursday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn how to resolve conflicts without going to court. Appointments are required by calling 626-795-4331.

Armchair Travel: Portugal – Thursday, Nov. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Travel to Europe’s westernmost country without buying a plane ticket. Annie Laskey, events director at the Pasadena Senior Center, will share stories and photos of her recent travels to Lisbon and the ancient city of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site still partially enclosed by medieval walls.

Opening Reception for Watercolor and Mixed Media Exhibition – Thursday, Nov. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Studies show that creative activities improve brain function in older adults. Pasadena Senior Center art students, with skill levels from beginner to professional, will showcase some of their works, which will be on display through December. Complimentary wine and food will be provided, and a harpist will perform. Some of the paintings will be for sale.

One Knot at a Time: Blankets for a Purpose – Fridays, Nov. 9 and 16, at 11 a.m. Calling all creative hands and hearts! Help create no-sew fleece blankets for young residents of an orphanage in Mexico. Making the blankets is simple, and each step is suited to different levels of motor skills: cutting, tying a single knot and folding. Prior experience is not required; all materials will be provided. Sign up at the Welcome Desk or by calling 626-795-4331. Instructor Tracy Weirick, director of a local in-home care agency, has been making no-sew fleece blankets for years and sending them to Rancho de Sus Niños, an orphanage in Tecate, Mexico.

Improvisation for Lifeskills PLAYshop – Fridays, Nov. 9, Dec. 14 and Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon. Tap into your natural, creative talents while enhancing your health and well-being. This series will focus on improv techniques, theater games and creative drama to increase your spontaneity, memory, focus and interactive social and communication skills in a fun, playful and creative environment. Sign up at the Welcome Desk or by calling 626-795-4331. Presented by Trisha Jauchler, founder and director of On Bright Wings and Theatre on the Threshold.

Veterans Day Treats at the Coffee Bar – Monday, Nov. 12, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. In honor of military veterans, come to the Pasadena Senior Center coffee bar for free coffee and patriotic-themed treats. DJ Joe will entertain in the lounge area with patriotic melodies, nostalgic tunes and requests. All are welcome.

Life Goes On – Thursday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. Elle Wildermuth of Home Instead Senior Care will discuss the many challenges experienced after people lose the person who handled matters such as paying bills, keeping a budget, credit cards, insurance policies and other important processes of living.

Live Longer and Stronger – Thursday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. Explore the challenges to living fully as you age. Dr. Bonnie Olsen, a clinical psychologist at Keck Medicine of USC, will help participants identify the key ingredients that lead to productive, engaging and well-balanced lives. She will share examples that will inspire participants to develop goals for achieving more satisfying balance in physical health, cognitive stimulation and social engagement.

SINGING/STORIES – Friday, Nov. 30, at 3:30 p.m. Guest performing artists from MUSE/IQUE will explore how music, when paired with words, can evoke deep wells of memory and unite a crowd of people in a single, shared emotion. Participants who register in advance at the Welcome Desk and attend this event will be eligible for a limited number of tickets for the Dec. 2 MUSE/IQUE concert.

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

Founded in 1960, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent, donor-supported nonprofit organization 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.