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The City of Walnut Senior Center, located at 21215 La Puente Rd. in Walnut, is a recreational facility enjoyed by many area seniors for a variety of purposes. The Center offers a variety of programs and services. Call us at (909)598-6200 for more information. Click Here for the Walnut Senior Center Participation Guidelines.
FREE Income Tax for Seniors from AARP
Volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and Tax-Aide will be at the Walnut Senior Center every Monday, beginning February 1 through April 12, to offer free tax assistance. Appointments are available from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis, by phone or in person. Appointments will be made no more than one week in advance. For more information, please contact the Walnut Senior Center at (909) 598-6200. Click here for a detailed flyer.
Dial A Cab
Dial A Cab is a discount travel program for the residents of the City of Walnut. It's perfect for trips to the Senior Center, grocery store, or to local medical appointments. For detailed information, including how, where and when to apply, please click here.
Click here to see Page One and Page Two of the Dial-A-Cab information pamplet.
Nutrition Program - Good nutrition supports good health and longevity:
Seniors age 60 and older are invited to join us for lunch Monday through Thursday. Meals are served at 11:30 am. There is no charge for the meals but the suggested donation is $2.00. Reservations are required. How to Make Lunch Reservations: Meal reservations are accepted weekdays between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, in person or by calling (909) 595-0660. Reservations must be made no later than 12:00 noon a day in advance. Click here for this month's lunch menu.
Looking for Information on Senior Health and Human Service Assistance in Los Angeles County?
Call 2-1-1
211 is an easy to remember three-digit dialing code that enables a caller to access over 28,000 health and human service programs throughout Los Angeles County 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 211 LA County, formerly known as INFO LINE of Los Angeles, has been providing these services since 1981.
Home Delievered Meals
Walnut Seniors currently have access to the YWCA/Intervale Service Home Delivered Meal Program. They deliver frozen meals weekly to the homes of seniors who are homebound and under a doctor's care (one nutritious meal per day is provided). To find out if you meet the criteria for service, please call (626) 858-8382 for more information.
A second program available to Walnut residents age 60 and older who are sick, have a chronic disease, or who are homebound is the Greater La Puente Valley Meals on Wheels. Meals are packaged at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina and delivered by volunteers and supported by minimal contributions from clients and the rest from donors. The cost for two meals per day (one hot, one cold, delivered at the same time) is $3.90. Other criteria apply. Call (626) 333-4570 for more information.
The Senior Center Offers a Variety of Classes, Activities, Trips and Special Events!
Daily Calendar: Click Here
Special Events: Click Here
Senior Excursions: Click Here
Get Out and Get Going With the Walnut Walkers! 
This informal walking club takes advantage of the 26 miles of trails available here in the City of Walnut. Join the club, make new friends, and enjoy the beauty of our local nature (and walking is a great way to improve your health). The registration fee is $5 per person and includes a free visor and pedometer. Every step you take will help the Walnut Walkers in their goal to "walk to the moon"! Sign up at the Walnut Senior Center front desk or call (909) 598-6200. As always, please see your doctor before beginning any physical exercise. Click Here for a detailed flyer.
Older Adult Classes
The Walnut Senior Center partners with the Older Adult program at Mt. San Antonio College to bring a variety of free classes to seniors which are held at the Walnut Senior Center. Click Here for registration dates and information on Mt. Sac Class Sessions at the Walnut Senior Center. For Mt. Sac Older Adult program & class questions, contact the Mt. Sac Emeritus Program @ (909) 594-5611 x 4192.
Get Involved!
The Senior Citizens' Commission meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am and governs matters related to Seniors and the Center. For more information on the Senior Citizens Commission Click Here.
Program Information:
The following are some of the programs and activities at the Walnut Senior Center:
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Health & Wellness - Proving opportunities to care for the mind, body and spirit:
Walking Club
Exercise Classes
Health Fair & Flu Clinic
Informational Lectures
Monthly Nutritionist Lectures
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Socialization - Isolation can be devastating; many activities mainly provide a connection to friends and community:
Bridge
Mah Jong
Pool Library
Red Hat Society
Senior Club
Recreation & Leisure - All work and no play is no good for anyone! So join us for some fun:
Dances
Special Events
Day Trips
Overnight Trips
Arts & Crafts Classes
Personal Development Classes
Supportive Services - Because you should never feel alone
Grief Support Group
Case Management Referral
Independent Living Aides
Tax Preparation
Notary Public
Volunteerism - There is no better time to be of service to your community:
Refreshment Preparation
Health Fair/Event Volunteer
Senior Center Greeter
Food Server or Waitperson
Classes: We advocate life-long learning and offer a variety of classes to help you meet this goal.
Arts & Crafts
Oil Painting
Craft Painting
Jewelry Making
Decorative Art
Personal Development
Computer Classes
Home Gardening
English Discussion Group
Exercise Classes: We offer different types of physical exercise to help participants maintain health, flexibility, and vitality.
Low Impact Aerobics
Yoga
Tai Chi
Line Dancing
Balance & Mobility
Chair Exercise
Yoga for People with MS
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Photo Policy: On occasion, staff or independent photographers of the Community Services Department may take photographs or videos of participants in our programs, parks, and special events. Please be aware that these are for the department's use in future brochures, pamphlets or for local public access. If you object to having photos of you or your family used for future publication, you should notify the photographer at the time the photo is taken.
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