City of Bell Gardens

Recreation and Community Services

Senior Center

The Bell Gardens Senior Center is a fun and exiting location where community members of the age 55 and over may meet other happy, enthusiastic individuals to socialize, play billiards or sit and enjoy games. The center offers, to billiard tables, excursion, an exercise room and monthly celebrations.

The Bell Gardens Senior Center is located at 6722 Clara St., Bell Gardens. You may contact any of the helpful staff at (562) 334-1779.

Special Events

 EVENT  DAY TIME FEE
 Bohemian Nights/Fiestas Patrias Thursday, September 17 8:30-9:30am

$3.00/R $5.00/NR

 "Smart Start" Breakfast Thursday, September 298:30-9:30am$2.00/R $4.00/NR
 Ladies Tea Party Thursday, September 24 3:00-4:30pm$2.00/R $4.00/NR
Movie MatineeThursday, October 155:00-7:00pmFree/snacks for sale 
 Halloween Dance "Rock Around The Clock"Saturday, October 24 5:00-8:00pm$3.00/R $5.00/NR
 "Smart Start" Breakfast Tuesday, October 278:30-9:30am$2.00/R $4.00/NR
  Ladies Tea PartyThursday, October 293:00-4:30pm$2.00/R $4.00/NR
 Bohemian Nights/ Mole Contest Thursday, November 53:30-6:00pm $3.00/R $5.00/NR
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 194:00-7:00pm$3.00/R $5.00/NR
"Smart Start" BreakfastTuesday, November 248:00-9:30am $2.00/R $4.00/NR
 "Las Posadas" Christmas Dinner Thursday, December 174:00-7:00pm $3.00/R $5.00/NR
 "Smart Start" Breakfast with Santa Tuesday, December 228:00-9:30am $2.00/R $4.00/NR
 New Year's PartyWednesday, December 30 5:00-8:00pm $3.00/R $5.00/NR

Resident may register one month before the event. 

Non-Residents may register three weeks before the event

Space is limited.

Senior Trips

 EXCURSION DAY TIME LOCATION FEE
 Julian Apple Days Festival Saturday October 39:00am-7:00pm 

Julian, Ca 

$10.00/R $15/NR
 Pumpkin Festival Saturday, October 178:00am-3:00pmPomona,Ca $3.00/R $5.00/NR
 Dia de los Muertos FestivalSaturday, November 110:00am-5:00pm 

Canoga Park

$3.00/R $5.00/NR
 Tachi Palace Hotel & CasinoSat Nov.14-Sun Nov 155:00pm-2:00amLemoore, Ca$35.00 (overnight trip)
 Tamale FestivalSaturday December 5 8:00am-6:00pm Indio, Ca $10.00/R $15/NR
 Glory of ChristmasFriday December 18 6:00pm-10:00pm Crystal Cathedral $20.00/R $25.00/NR

Resident may register one month before the event. 

Non-Residents may register three weeks before the event

Space is limited.

Health Screening

We have many informative and helpful health screenings offered to seniors at the senior center.  Take advantage of these screenings sponsored by various health organizations.  All health sccreenings are FREE

 AGEDAY TIME LOCATION 
 55+ Wednesday ,October 7 glucose & blood presure 9:00am-11:00amBGSC 
 55+Wednesday, October 14  9:00am-11:00am  BGSC
 55+Wednesday, October 28 9:00am-11:00am BGVP
 55+Wednesday, November 11 9:00am-11:00am BGSC
 55+Wednesday, November 25 9:00am-11:00am BGVP
 55+Wednesday, December 9 9:00am-11:00am BGSC
 55+Wednesday, December 23 9:00am-11:00am BGVP

For specific medical screening information please call (562)334-1779

Birthday Celebration

Celebrate your birthday with your Senior Center family.  Every month we sing and share some delicious birthday cake, dont be late! if you plan on joining us for lunch please call the day before to make a reservation (562) 334-1779
AGE DAY TIME LOCATION FEE
 55+

 Thursday, October 8

Thursday, November 12

Thursday, December

12:00-12:30pmSenior CenterFree
     

Walking Club

Seniors meet at the Senior Center to take a leisurely walk around the park safely while accompanied by a staff member. The program promotes health & wellness, good eating habits and exercise.

 AGE DAY TIME LOCATION FEE
 55+ Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-10:30am Senior Center Free

 

Chair Aerobics

A form of exercise where the participant remains seated for the duration of the session. This class will help improve fitness your level and get in shape. The class is divided into two half hour sessions.

 AGE DAYS TIME LOCATION FEE
 55+ Mondays & Wednesdays  5:00-6:15pm Senior Center $5.00 a month
 55+ Tuesdays & Thursdays  5:00-5:30pm  Senior Center $5.00 a month

 

Ladies Tea Party

Join us for a lovely afternoon of tea. Wear your favorite dress, hat and gloves. Come socialize, catch up to events and relax.

 AGE DAY TIME LOCATION FEE
 55+ October 29th 3:00-4:30pm Senior Center $2.00/R $4.00/NR

 Due to Thanksgiving and Christmas we will not have Tea parties in November and December

Lunch Program

The Senior lunch program is more than just a meal. It gives seniors the opportunity to enjoy a hot, well-balanced, nutritious meal in the company of other seniors. Stop by any morning, Monday-Friday and enjoy a great meal.

 AGE DAY TIME LOCATION FEE
 55+ Mon. - Fri. 11:30am Senior Center Suggested Donation of $2.25

 

Please reserve your lunch the day before you plan on attending at (562) 334-1779