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.
Wisdom Workshops (Formerly Senior Tuesdays)
Date: Every Tuesday
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.
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.
Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon
Date: Saturday, November 16
Time: 12:30-3:00 pm
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 420 Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz
Ages: Older LGBTQ+ Adults
Join us at 12:30 for a delicious Thanksgiving meal, special live entertainment, and best of all, community with your LGBTQ+ peers. Please RSVP by November 11th via e-mail to 60Plus@diversitycenter.org. Include your name and meal preference for vegetarian or meat in the email. $15.00 suggested donation.
*This event is full! Thank you to everyone who sent an RSVP!
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.
Men’s and Women’s Socials
Both the men’s and the 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. E-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org or check our Community Calendar for more information.
The Senior Program Luncheon
Senior Luncheons occur in January, April, September, and November. Luncheons feature food, beverages, entertainment, and light 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.
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.