SENIORS
Salvation Army El Cajon Senior Dining Room Program is partially funded by the Older Americans Act Fund, provided through the County of San Diego Aging and Independent Services. Those eligible for participation are seniors, 60 years and older. Eligibility follows the AIS Senior Nutrition Program guidelines. No eligible person will be denied a meal because of failure or inability to contribute regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. The menu is subject to change. Senior Lunch Program 1011 East Main Street El Cajon, CA 92021 Phone: (619) 592-8292 Hours: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Days: Monday - Friday The Salvation Army Suggested donations for seniors 60+ is $4.00. Non-senior fee is $6.00. Salvation Army El Cajon Feeling Fit Class engages the mind and body to keep feeling young, active and happy. Details about these programs can be found online: elcajon.salvationarmy.org 1011 East Main Street El Cajon, CA 92021 Phone: (619) 592-8292
East County Libraries Three libraries serve the El Cajon area. They offer many activities for all ages. A calendar of events for all age groups can be found at www.sdcl.org. Select the branch you are interested in from the drop-down list in the middle of the webpage. AARP Chapter 4800 serves El Cajon and La Mesa to learn about valuable AARP benefits and other issues pertinent to seniors. Contact Hoagy Carmichael at (619) 444-8679 for more information. The California Telephone Access Program offers a range of free, specialized phones that make it easier to hear, dial, and call. Call (800) 806-1191 (English) or (800) 949-5650 (Spanish) for more information. The El Cajon Parks and Recreation Department offers several intergenerational programs. Just look for the symbol marked “Intergenerational Program” throughout this guide. Sign your child or grandchild up for one of these programs and you will get to accompany them to class and enjoy crafts, story time, music, and more together.
Fletcher Hills Library 576 Garfield Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 441-1132 Rancho San Diego Library 11555 Via Rancho San Diego El Cajon, CA 92019 (619) 660-5370
Hours: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Days: Monday & Wednesday Meals on Wheels East County Services 131 Chambers Street, Suite 100 El Cajon, CA 92020 Phone: (619) 447-8782 Fax: (619) 447-2308 Email: eastcountymeals@meals-on-wheels.org
El Cajon Public Library 201 East Douglas Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 588-3819 The El Cajon Public Library offers many programs: Friends of EC Library Bag of Books Sale - 4th Saturday of each month. $3.00 cash will buy you a bag provided by the bookstore. Fill it with books and they are all yours! Bilingual Storytime - Mondays at 10:30 AM FREE Join us for songs, books and rhymes in English and Spanish! All ages welcome. Silver Age Yoga - Tuesdays 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chair Yoga is designed so that all seniors from beginner to advanced can safely participate at their own level of comfort. Zine-Making Workshop - Tuesdays September 10 - October 15 at 4:30PM This 6-week series brings community members together to tell their stories through zines. Translation services provided. Ages 14+
Choice of one or two nutritious meals provided seven days a week including holidays. Seniors 60 years or older and caregivers. One- time fee of $35 to start service. Lunch and Dinner, Plus Beverage- $7.00 per day Lunch Only, Plus Beverage- $4.00 per day Dinner Only, With Roll/Beverage- $4.00 per day Intergenerational Programs Studies show that interactions between children and older adults tend to elicit strong feelings of joy and companionship between both. When allowed to spend time with children and adolescents, seniors benefit from:
Improved communication Feeling appreciated and valued Improved memory Better decision-making skills Feeling that they are assisting the next generation
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