The Diversity Center’s Senior & Older Adult Program offers LGBTQ+ folx opportunities to enhance their quality of life through social and recreational activities. Our menu consists of senior luncheons, men’s socials, women’s socials, and weekly Wisdom Workshops! We offer these gatherings for people to connect with others and learn about community resources.
Retro Rainbow: A Dance Party for LGBTQ+ and Allied Older Adults
Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: London Nelson Community Center
Ages: Older Adults
RSVP: tinyurl.com/RetroRainbowProm
Join us for a night of glitter and glam. Experience the queer prom you should have had and come as you are. No date required. Enjoy dancing, entertainment, and refreshments with your LGBTQ+ community. Allies welcome.
April Showers Bring May Flowers Luncheon & Plant Exchange
Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 12:30-3:00 pm
Location: Trinity Fellowship Hall, on Poplar Ave. near Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz. (We are not in the church itself, which is around the corner at 420 Melrose Ave.)
Ages: Older LGBTQ+ Adults
Join us for a luncheon to celebrate that spring is here! We made it through a dark and challenging winter, and we are still here (and queer)! Enjoy live entertainment from the Fun Institute and garden fresh catered food from Dusty. You may also bring plants to exchange with each other to help your garden grow this spring! Please make sure to RSVP by April 7 by emailing 60plus@diversitycenter.org with your full name and preference for vegan, vegetarian, or meat options.
Wisdom Workshops
Date: Every Tuesday, except holidays
Time: 10 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Join your community every Tuesday between 10 am - 12 pm at The Diversity Center. Nic is ready with a different activity or workshop each week, and senior volunteers are on hand with snacks, beverages, and community.
Wisdom Workshop: Functional Fitness with Franke Dacanay (waiver required)
Date: Tuesday, April 22
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Find novel ways to access your functional vitality in everyday movements. Get up, pick something up from the ground, stroll, sit, turn around -- keep practicing daily to unlock novel neural pathways, grip strength, core/spinal coordination, leg & ankle support and more.
End this class with at least one foundational exercise on which you can build countless progressions and modifications!
Rainbow Strollers
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Changes regularly, contact Rich Berger for information
Join us for a 60-Plus walking group! The group's goal is to provide a fun, rewarding, non-judgmental experience for walkers with a focus on appropriate exercise, interaction, companionship, and enjoyment of nature. Each week, the group will decide where they want to walk. The walks will be no longer than 2 miles, with breaks. Text or call Rich at 831-322-9827 to get added to the Whats App and see where the group is meeting.
*You will be asked to sign a waiver before you walk with this group.
Women's Spring Potluck Social
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: RSVP for address
Ages: Older LGBTQ+ Adults
Cost: FREE
RSVP: 60plus@diversitycenter.org
Join us for an older adult women's social in the backyard! This event is free, but bring something for the potluck to share. Enjoy time to laugh and reconnect with other women in your community.
Men’s and Women’s Socials
Date: Every other month, beginning in February
The men’s and women’s socials meet every other month starting in February, either at someone’s home, for an outing, or at The Diversity Center. The socials are usually for two hours in the afternoon, though the time can vary. If you’re interested in hosting a women’s social at your location or at the Center, please e-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org. Check our Community Calendar for more information.
Luncheon Socials
Date: Quarterly, four times per year
Our older adult luncheon socials occur in January, April, September, and November. Luncheons feature food, beverages, entertainment, and engaging education on a relevant topic. For more information about our next luncheon, check our Community Calendar or e-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org. We are always looking for volunteers to help serve food, set up tables, provide entertainment, and clean up. To volunteer, please contact volunteers@diversitycenter.org.
To see our Support Group offerings, click here.
More Events and Additional Information
Walk it OUT Wednesdays
Walk it OUT Wednesdays meets quarterly at the Watsonville Senior Center, and includes a free lunch. For more information, contact Meggie Pina at meggie.pina@diversitycenter.org or check our community calendar.
NOTE: You will be asked to sign a waiver before you walk with either group. Walking is physical exercise and can cause injury, strain, falls, dehydration, heat stroke, and exhaustion. By attending, you acknowledge that you are physically prepared to go on a walk and assume all responsibility for your health and safety. You are encouraged to check with your doctor that a walking group is right for you. If someone becomes injured on the walk and cannot move, 911 will be called.
The Senior Committee
The Senior Committee meets for one hour every two months to discuss programming needs for the Senior Program. The Senior Committee meets in August, October, December, February, and April. We are looking for senior volunteers who can attend our meetings, provide feedback on programs, and help plan senior events. Let’s grow our community together! Email volunteers@diversitycenter.org for more information.
If you have any questions
If you have questions about our programs, please e-mail 60plus@diversitycenter.org, or leave a message at 831-425-5422. Check our Community Calendar for current drop in hours and information about upcoming events. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact volunteers@diversitycenter.org.