The Diversity Center’s Senior & Older Adult Program offers LGBTQ+ folx opportunities to enhance their quality of life through social and recreational activities. Our menu consists of senior luncheons, men’s socials, women’s socials, and weekly Wisdom Workshops! We offer these gatherings for people to connect with others and learn about community resources.
60Plus Men's Social
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages: Older adults
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Please e-mail tola92@cruzio.com for the location
Join Tom and Larry for the June men's social! Enjoy beverages, bites, and lots of laughs with your fellow LGBTQ+ men.
All Gender Senior Social Park Meet Up
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: Sierra Azul Nursery & Garden, 2660 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA
Ages: Older Adults
Join your fellow older adults for a casual park potluck in a beautiful place. All genders welcome! Come stroll, sit, and hang out and reconnect with new and old friends.
Wisdom Workshops
Date: Every Tuesday, except holidays
Time: 10 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Join your community every Tuesday between 10 am - 12 pm at The Diversity Center. Nic is ready with a different activity or workshop each week, and senior volunteers are on hand with snacks, beverages, and community.
June Activities:
June 3: LGBTQ+ Harm Reduction: Opioids 101
Join SafeRx for a non-judgmental and informational workshop all about the queer history of harm reduction, the impact of opioids today, and how to respond to an overdose. Learn about harm reduction, explore the truth about Narcan, and bust some myths in a safe space.
June 10: Trauma-Informed Chair Yoga with Irene (waiver required) - starts at 10:30
Join a playful and all levels chair yoga class
June 17: Demystifying Preplanning: A Workshop with Santa Cruz Memorial
Though no one likes to talk about preplanning memorials, it’s important to make sure your wishes are followed and that your loved ones don’t need to deal with more uncertainty. Come have a stress-free and enlightening conversation with Kathy Berry from Santa Cruz Memorial about your preplanning options! Food included.
June 24: Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times: A Workshop With Amanda Helton
Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed and anxious by the moment? Do you wonder how you can care for yourself and others? Come talk about it, explore ways to cope, and tap into your own strength in a nurturing environment with our clinical intern, Amanda. Together, we are stronger.
Questions? Please contact Nic at nic.laflin@diversitycenter.org
*DISCLAIMER: Yoga is a physical activity that poses certain risks, such as risk of injury or exacerbation of medical conditions. By participating, you are acknowledging you are physically fit enough to participate. You should consult with your doctor about your ability to do yoga. By participating in this 60Plus yoga workshop on 2/27, you are assuming any risk, injury, or damage.
Rainbow Strollers
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Changes regularly, contact Rich Berger for information
Join us for a 60-Plus walking group! The group's goal is to provide a fun, rewarding, non-judgmental experience for walkers with a focus on appropriate exercise, interaction, companionship, and enjoyment of nature. Each week, the group will decide where they want to walk. The walks will be no longer than 2 miles, with breaks. Text or call Rich at 831-322-9827 to get added to the Whats App and see where the group is meeting.
*You will be asked to sign a waiver before you walk with this group.
Men’s and Women’s Socials
Date: Every other month, beginning in February
The men’s and women’s socials meet every other month starting in February, either at someone’s home, for an outing, or at The Diversity Center. The socials are usually for two hours in the afternoon, though the time can vary. If you’re interested in hosting a women’s social at your location or at the Center, please e-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org. Check our Community Calendar for more information.
Luncheon Socials
Date: Quarterly, four times per year
Our older adult luncheon socials occur in January, April, September, and November. Luncheons feature food, beverages, entertainment, and engaging education on a relevant topic. For more information about our next luncheon, check our Community Calendar or e-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org. We are always looking for volunteers to help serve food, set up tables, provide entertainment, and clean up. To volunteer, please contact volunteers@diversitycenter.org.
To see our Support Group offerings, click here.
More Events and Additional Information
Walk it OUT Wednesdays
Walk it OUT Wednesdays meets quarterly at the Watsonville Senior Center, and includes a free lunch. For more information, contact Meggie Pina at meggie.pina@diversitycenter.org or check our community calendar.
NOTE: You will be asked to sign a waiver before you walk with either group. Walking is physical exercise and can cause injury, strain, falls, dehydration, heat stroke, and exhaustion. By attending, you acknowledge that you are physically prepared to go on a walk and assume all responsibility for your health and safety. You are encouraged to check with your doctor that a walking group is right for you. If someone becomes injured on the walk and cannot move, 911 will be called.
The Senior Committee
The Senior Committee meets for one hour every two months to discuss programming needs for the Senior Program. The Senior Committee meets in August, October, December, February, and April. We are looking for senior volunteers who can attend our meetings, provide feedback on programs, and help plan senior events. Let’s grow our community together! Email volunteers@diversitycenter.org for more information.
If you have any questions
If you have questions about our programs, please e-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org, or leave a message at 831-425-5422. Check our Community Calendar for current drop in hours and information about upcoming events. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact volunteers@diversitycenter.org.