The Parks and Recreation Department's senior transportation program, TRAILS, has transitioned to a new contractor and expanded the program to be more convenient for riders. All rides are provided by a taxi service with an expanded schedule of 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. daily, including weekends. Ride pricing will remain at $1.00 for a one-way trip and will be limited to a one-mile radius outside the city of Yorba Linda. If you are currently a registered TRAILS rider and you wish to continue using the service, you must contact the Yorba Linda Community Center at 714-961-7181 by September 30 to be transferred to the new system. To register as a new rider, visit our Senior Mobility Program website to complete an application.
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Through the Coronavirus Relief Fund, the City of Yorba Linda has received grant funding to supplement necessary expenditures related to food distribution to senior citizens and other vulnerable residents. The objective of this program is to utilize qualified Yorba Linda restaurants to serve fresh boxed meals to residents during the City of Yorba Linda’s two drive-thru food distribution programs at the Community Center: the Senior Congregate Meals distribution (Mondays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) and the Grocery Program distribution (Thursdays 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m.). If your business is interested in this opportunity, please review the program details and requirements, and complete the application by visiting the Meal Gap Program website. The first distribution of meals is scheduled for Monday, August 10.
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The Senior Lunch Program has been converted into a frozen meal pick-up program which includes a week’s worth of meals at pick-up. Distribution days and times are subject to change. Please call 714-961-7181 for more information and to verify program days and times.
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Distribution Schedule: Meals will be available for pick-up at the Yorba Linda Community Center.
- Mondays from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Suggested donation of $3.00
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Location: Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Avenue
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Program Eligibility: This program is available for adults age 60 and older. Registered participants can have a family or friend pick up their meal by providing the first and last name of the program participant. Unregistered participants may pick-up the meal by first pre-registering and completing a registration form (PDF). There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per meal (the donation is made to Meals on Wheels Orange County).
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This program is intended to provide groceries to those in need. The items will include only non-perishable food items, and should be enough to accommodate 75-140 families.
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Distribution Schedule: Grocery items (non-perishable items and produce) will be distributed via a car drive process on Thursday mornings from 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
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Location: Yorba Linda Community Center, 4501 Casa Loma Avenue
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Program Eligibility: This program is intended for low-income households; however, no ID or income verification is required. Participants sign-in, indicate their city of residence, and number of people in their household.
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Distribution Method: Due to COVID-19 concerns, food will be distributed to cars via a drive-thru process. Cars may only enter through the eastern driveway located off of Casa Loma Avenue. The parking lot to the Community Center will remain closed until 7:30 a.m., so early arrival will not be accepted. Please call 714-961-7181 or check the website frequently for further information.
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The Parks and Recreation Department is taking it's popular Senior Citizen "Get Informed" presentations online. "Get Informed" presentations provide lecture information from various speakers and organizations on the latest health and finance topics affecting senior citizens. Stay tuned for more to come, or check out the Older Adult Programs website. For more information on "Get Informed" presentations, please contact the Yorba Linda Community Center at (714) 961-7181.
"Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD: Preventing the Progression to Cancer” with Dr. Shawn Daly
Please click on the link below to log in by 12:15 p.m.:
- Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.
- Meeting ID: 919 4379 5218
- Password: 194858
- Five to ten minutes prior to 12:30 p.m., the virtual door will open and give access to the meeting.
Learn how to use your Smartphone online!
In these challenging times California Phones is continuing to keep people connected by offering FREE virtual smartphone training for iPhone and Android. Their unique approach that has made learning about your smartphone simple can now be experienced in the comfort of your home. All residents are invited to register by calling 1-866-271-1540 or emailing smartphonetraining@ddtp.org.
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The City of Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Department’s Virtual Recreation Center is here to provide fun, fitness, arts, education, and enrichment through these unprecedented times. We are committed to ensuring our community has the resources to maintain their health and well-being. While in-person senior programs and activities have been cancelled, there are several virtual activities available on the Virtual Recreation Center website, such as fitness videos, mental exercises, online bridge, healthy cooking demonstrations, and other useful resources.
North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) has adapted their Emeritus exercise classes to be offered online. These classes will continue to be free, and you can get information on which classes are offered and how to register by visiting www.noce.edu and following the steps for New or Continuing Students.
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Yorba Linda Senior Services staff are conducting weekly senior courtesy phone calls to support the health and well-being of Yorba Linda senior citizens. If you would like your name to be added to this list to receive a weekly call from staff, please call the Yorba Linda Community Center at (714) 961-7181. |
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Join us at Eastside Park (5400 Eastside Circle) for a free evening showing of Sonic the Hedgehog on our 400-square-foot screen! The movie will begin at dusk (approximately 8:00 p.m.) and seating will be available on the lawn in pre-marked 10 ft. x 10 ft. spaces that will be socially distanced from other households. Registration is required to attend this event to ensure capacity, and seating will be based on a first-come, first-pick basis upon arrival. Register online (Activity #16063) beginning Monday, August 10 at 10:00 a.m. at YLRecOnline.com!
Important Information to Ensure a Successful and Safe Event:
- One registration per household will be accepted.
- One vehicle per registration will be permitted.
- Seating will be based on a first-come first-pick basis and will open as early as 7:00 p.m.
- Pre-registration is required to attend this event. Registration receipt and proof of pre-registration will be required upon arrival.
- Animals will not be permitted (with the exception of service animals).
- RVs and/or campers will not be permitted.
- Congregating with members of other households will be strongly discouraged to conform with social distancing guidelines.
- Park restrooms will be open for use.
- Don't forget blankets and lawn/picnic chairs!
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A few additional spaces remain in this newly designed camp includes all of the favorite Yorba Linda summer activities in one: Adventure Playground, Water Wednesday, and Summer Youth Programming! In Adventure Camp Yorba Linda, campers will experience different activities, including fort building, maze games, ziplining, wiffle ball, crafts, water activities, and more! Two sessions per day are available each week: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Choose the time that best fits your schedule! Adventure Camp Yorba Linda is available for students entering second through seventh grade and the fee is $100 per week. Adventure Camp will be held at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House, Adventure Playground, and adjacent park areas. Register online today at YLRecOnline.com!
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There is still time to get involved in Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation's popular specialty camps. Camps with spaces remaining are listed below. Register online at YLRecOnline.com.
Week of August 10
Week of August 17
Week of August 24
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Construction continues at the site of the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, which will share a campus with the new Public Library. The new facility will feature a flexible Black Box Theater space, arts studio with adjoining arts yard, dance studio, and music room. Construction is currently on track to finish and the facility is expected to open later this year. In anticipation of the opening of the new facility, the Parks and Recreation Department is seeking art instructors to provide a variety of specialized visual and performing arts and fitness classes. Interested instructors should contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (714) 961-7160 or ylpr@yorbalindaca.gov.
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Sponsorship opportunities are now available through the City of Yorba Linda's Parks and Recreation Department's 2020-2021 Community Event Sponsorship Program. This program is designed to provide businesses with significant recognition for their contribution. Consider sponsoring Parks and Recreation Programs to help further promote your business, increase your exposure, and become more invested within your community. For more information on the program, please view our Community Sponsorship Program Website , or call (714) 961-7160.
The City of Yorba Linda's Parks and Recreation Department recognizes the following organizations for their generous sponsorship of Parks and Recreation Department programs.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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