Aging and Adult Services collaboratively with the Mayor's Commission on Aging to address issues that matter to older adults, persons with disabilities and family caregivers.
Programs
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Volunteer for the Foster Grandparent Program
Provide one-on-one attention to at-risk and struggling children
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Volunteer for the Senior Companion Program
Support older adults with daily living tasks
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Find Work for Seniors Through the ASSETS Program
Work training program for Oakland residents 55+
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Refer a Client to the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Care management to help older adults live independently
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Transportation Resources for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Taxi scrip, wheelchair van vouchers, and other transportation servcies and resources
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Get Information and Assistance For Servcies
I&A Specialists are avialable at the Senior Centers to connect you to resources
Mayor's Commission on Aging
Stretch & Flex on KTOP- TV10
Stay active while at home with Stretch & Flex with Tricia. This class focuses on exercises to strengthen the body and support better movement function and balance. Stretching and centering breathwork practice is also included to find strength and balance in the mind. This class is suitable for all bodies and abilities.
This class is also offered in-person at the North Oakland and Downtown Oakland Senior Centers and is free to the membership. Become a member today for $12/year!
Senior Centers
All Senior Centers are open for programming Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm.
| Downtown Oakland Senior Center (DOSC) | East Oakland Senior Center (EOSC) |
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200 Grand Ave | Oakland, CA 94610 Website: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topi... |
9255 Edes Street | Oakland, CA 94603 Website: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topi... |
| North Oakland Senior Center (NOSC) | West Oakland Senior Center (WOSC) |
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5714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way | Oakland, CA 94609 Website: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topi... |
1724 Adeline St | Oakland, CA 94607 Website: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topi... |
Membership
Membership is $12 a year - Such a Deal!
If you are 55+, drop-in to your local Senior Center between 9a-2:30p to complete a membership form and provide your membership fee of $12/year. If you would like a tour of the Center or a personalized introduction, call your local Senior Center to set up an appointment. After providing payment, you will receive your key tag and access to MyActiveCenter (MAC), an optional online portal to register for classes. Payment options include: check, money order or cash, we are unable to take cards at this time. Please note, due to Center size, if you are interested in joining the Downtown Oakland Senior Center, appointments are required.
Your Membership Matters! By joining or renewing your membership, you make our programs possible.
Become an Advisory Council Member
We are looking for people to share their innovative ideas and skills
in finance, event planning, health care, and more, with the senior
community.
- Would you like to have a voice to advise about center programming;
- Can you attend the monthly Council meetings; and
- Are able to volunteer at least ten (10) hours per month.
Consider joining your local Senior Center's Advisory Council.