Adult Excursions, Movies in the Park, and more!

Temple City Parks & Recreation

Senior Newsletter

September 2022

Catch a Dodger Game with your family on September 23, 2022. Registration is now open! Purchase your tickets today before this fun trip sells out!

For more information or questions, please call 626-579-0461 or visit www.TempleCIty.us

Registration for Fall Classes has begun! Sign up now for Line Dance, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, and more! You can register online or in person at Live Oak Park Community Center, Monday- Sunday, 8am-10pm.

Relax, sit back and enjoy the show under the stars! Bring the whole family along with your picnic blankets and join us for a delightful evening with free movie nights on Friday evenings at Temple City Park (9701 Las Tunas Drive) during the month of September!

Exciting pre-movie festivities beginning at 7:15 p.m. include art activities, costume contests (Encanto), entertainment (Lilo & Stitch and Sing 2), raffles, singing under the stars (Encanto and Sing 2), and more! Movie begins at approximately 8:00 p.m. With crafts, a food truck and concessions, interactive activities, and of course, amazing films, this Movies in the Park Series is a must see!

Pre-show starts at 7:15 pm, and the Movie begins at approximately 8 pm.

9/16 - Sonic 2 (Interactive Kid Activities) Food Truck: Super Taco
9/23 - Lilo and Stitch (Dance Performance) Food Truck: Patty Meets Bun
9/30 - Sing 2 (Singing under the Stars) Food Truck: Super Taco
10/7 - Encanto (Costume Contest) Food Truck: Patty Meets Bun

Come dressed up as your favorite Encanto character to win a gift card prize!

For more information or questions, please call (626) 579-0461 or email Ana Casillas at acasillas@templecity.us

Fall Festival & Classic Car Show

Fun for all! There is something for everyone at the Fall Festival and Car Show on Saturday, October 1^st, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Temple City Park. Festival-goers will delight in dazzling entertainment presented by the Temple City High School Visual and Performing Arts Department, eye-catching classic cars, information and craft booths, delicious food trucks, silent auction, raffle, arts and crafts, Kids’ Zone (including inflatables), and much, much more! Rev, your engines, take in all the classic cars on Golden West Ave., and cast your vote for your favorite!

We are still accepting applications for Classic Car Show participants through September 23! Show off your classic car at this fun event and have a chance to take home a trophy! Please visit the website for more information and application.

For more information, please visit www.templecity.us/fallfestivalcarshow or contact us at ParksandRec@templecity.us

RESGISTER ONLINE HERE

Weekly Senior Activities

Beginning the first week of October join us at the Community Center to enjoy weekly activities. All the following programs will be free of charge. Gift card winner for every Bingo game!

Fall Excursion Trips

Register for our upcoming Fall Adult Excursions! You can register online or in person to the Live Oak Park Community Center from Monday-Sunday 8am-10pm.

Metro - On The Move Riders Program

On the Move Riders Program (OTMRP) works to empower older adults with the information and confidence to travel on fixed-route transportation, by providing one-on-one and/or group travel training, informational transit tours, and safety education presentations. Through our regional Older Adult Transportation Pop-Up events, Transportation Expo, and Raised on Records Concert we strive to spread the word on our program and the value in learning how to travel on public transportation. Through these efforts, OTMRP strives to remove barriers and enhance mobility among the older adult population.

To learn more about our program or to get connected with one of our peer-to-peer travel training clubs, contact Lilly Ortiz at 213.922.2299 or email at onthemove@metro.net.

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Urban Forestry's New Tree Planting

Did you know that you can request a tree to be planted in the parkway of your home at no cost to you? Yes, you can! It’s as easy as submitting a request on the City’s website. Click here to submit the FORM. If you do not have a tree in your parkway or if you live on a corner lot and have only have one tree the City encourages you to request a tree to be planted for free! Once a request has been submitted the City’s Urban Forestry team will assess your property for a new or an additional tree. If the Urban Forestry team finds that a new or additional tree can be planted in the parkway, one of three tree options will be selected from the City’s Master Tree List and planted in your parkway for free! It is the City’s goal to continue to build our urban forest, engage community pride, and beautify neighborhoods. Want to learn more? Contact Jennifer Venters, Parks and Recreation Secretary by calling (626) 579-0461 or by email jventers@templecity.us.

New-Senior Resource Page

The City of Temple City’s Senior Resource Page was developed to bridge resource gaps for seniors in the community in order to create connectivity to referral services and senior oriented programs. Click on the link below and you will find a variety of resources for the Older Adult population in Temple City.

SENIOR RESOURCE PAGE

Temple City Los Angeles County Library

The Temple City Library would like to reach out and offer our services and reaffirm our commitment to providing useful resources to the Temple City senior community. We’d like to highlight the following library updates:

Silver STEAMers: Is a program that brings fun and educational experiences to older adults through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). This resource includes videos of previously features events such as computer basics, photo-editing, birdwatching, and how to avoid online scams. More information here: https://lacountylibra ry.org/older-adults/

Activity at Home for Adults: The library offers resources to help you learn, create, and discover from the convenience of home. Check out our Activity Ideas (from crafts to culture) and DIY Library Programs to spark creativity, improve your memory, and stay active. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/activities-at-ho me-for-adults/

Battery Recycling Site: Do you have old batteries piling up at your house? Temple City Library is a designated collection site so feel free to stop by and drop off household batteries for proper disposal during regular hours. Easy and convenient. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/temple-city-library/

Tax Information: Tax season is upon us and the library can help. The library has select tax forms available and information on the California Franchise Tax Board, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and other services and resources. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/tax-information/

Metro TAP Cards: Do you use the LA Metro rail or bus systems? LA County Library has partnered with Metro to sell and reload TAP cards. You can get new TAP cards and add fare to existing cards. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/metro-tap-cards/

As always, the library is also available via phone, email, or chat to provide reference assistance.

Location: Temple City Library 9050 E Las Tunas Blvd Temple City, CA 91780

Hours of Operation: Tuesday 12 - 8 p.m. Wed - Saturday 10 am -6pm, Sunday - CLOSED

Contact: Phone: 626-285-2136

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Senior Database

The Aging Adults 50+ Database registration form is now available! The City of Temple City and the Committee on Aging are working together to create a database of residents 50 years of age and older. By requesting and filling out the form, Temple City seniors will receive emergency notifications in a timely manner and will be informed by the city about critical resources, especially in times of crisis. The database can also assist in keeping aging adults connected to the community. When you complete and submit the form, your contact information will be added to the database to receive critical community updates. Email Parks & Recreation Coordinator Rubi Ramos-Ruiz at rruiz@templecity.us to request your form or call the Live Oak Park Community Center at 626-579-0461.

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DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM

Dial-A-Ride is a transportation service for community members 60 years and older, or younger than 60 years of age with a physical, psychological or developmental disability. Services are available to residents of Temple City and adjacent unincorporated areas. This service operates seven days a week and makes point-to-point trips around town and designated medical facilities outside of Temple City. We are now allowing same day sign-up. Eligible residents can call 626-286-2456 to make a reservation. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 626-579-0461 or visit templecity.us/dialaride.

Dial-A-Ride Services times: Monday through Friday | 7 A.M.–8 P.M. Saturday and Sunday | 7 A.M.–5P.M.

SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM

The City of Temple City senior meal program has transitioned to meal delivery until further notice. The program is open to all Temple City residents. Meals are delivered on Tuesdays; each participant receives between 5 to 7 meals per week. The meals are provided by YWCA San Gabriel Valley Interval Senior Services. For further question or to register for the program please call (626) 579-0461.

2-1-1 Phone Line

The 2-1-1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week with trained community resource advisors prepared to offer help with any situation, any time. 211 LA County (or 211 LA) is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human and social services in Los Angeles County. If you are calling from outside Los Angeles County or cannot directly dial 2-1-1, call (800) 339-6993.

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