Older Adult Programs
Our Senior & Older Adult Programs offer 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.
Wisdom Workshops
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Ages: Older LGBTQ+ Adults
Our Wisdom Workshops are weekly sessions created specifically for LGBTQ+ older adults, offering a supportive space to explore topics that nurture physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Each week features a new focus, with workshops that include Trauma-Informed Chair Yoga, Music Bingo, Elder Abuse Awareness, Understanding SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression), LGBTQ+ Movie Screenings, and Ecological Awareness.
September Luncheon
Date: Saturday, September 13
Time: 12:30-3:00 pm
Location: Watsonville Senior Center
Ages: Older Adults
RSVP: email 60plus@diversitycenter.org with preference for meat, vegetarian, or vegan by September 1
Join us for a fiesta! Featuring meat, vegan, and vegetarian options from D’La Colmena catering, plenty of guacamole, and live entertainment, we are sure to have a blast. RSVP by emailing 60plus@diversitycenter.org by September 1.
Walk it OUT Wednesday! Walking Group for LGBTQ+ older adults and allies @ the Watsonville Senior Center
Date: Wedneday, September 24
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Lunch 12:00 pm -12:45 pm
Neighborhood walk 1:00 pm -1:45 pm
Location: Watsonville Senior Center, 114 E 5th St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Ages: Older Adults
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/septwio or call 831-768-3279
Participants must RSVP to receive a free lunch. When you RSVP you’ll be able share your lunch preferences.
The Diversity Center invites LGBTQ+ older adults and allies to Walk it OUT Wednesdays, a Walking Group at the Watsonville Senior Center. The Diversity Center will provide free lunch from Erik's DeliCafé to participants who create an account with the City of Watsonville and RSVP. Lunch includes items such as a sandwich, chips and seltzer water.
Participants are asked to complete The Diversity Center Community Connection Survey and sign a waiver. We start our walk at approximately 1:00 pm. We will walk around the neighborhood of the senior center and return to the senior center at approximately 2:00 pm. Our intention is to support community building with LGBTQ+ seniors and allies in Watsonville. We look forward to sharing well-being resources and engaging in physical exercise. Walkers are welcome to bring a water bottle, hat and any other items needed to walk comfortably. This walking group meets rain or shine and we will pivot to indoor activities if needed.
Women’s Social and BBQ Potluck
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: RSVP at heartweave.leah@gmail.com for address
Ages: Older Adults
Cost: FREE, bring something to share for potluck!
Join your community of older LGBTQ+ women for laughs, food, and connection. Leah and Pam are hosting this social. They will provide a BBQ. Please bring snacks, sides, drinks, dessert, and especially yourself! RSVP email or text to get the address, directions and parking details. heartweave.leah@gmail.com or (831) 239-5007 Note: there are stairs and a hand rail to access the property.
Older Adult + Senior Committee
Help improve older adult programs at The Diversity Center! We meet for 1.5 hours once every other month to plan events like luncheons and socials, review programming, and improve programs. Email 60plus@diversitycenter.org to learn more.
Rainbow Strollers
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Changes regularly, contact Rich for information
Ages: Older Adults
Join us for an accessible walking group! The group provides a fun, rewarding, non-judgmental experience for walkers, focusing on appropriate exercise, interaction, companionship, and enjoyment of nature. 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.
Rainbow Ramblers Advanced Walking Group
Date: First and Third Thursday of Each Month
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Changes regularly, contact Rich Berger for information
Ages: Older Adults
This advanced walking group is geared toward more active folks who are looking for a chance to add some healthy activity to their routine. Though we are not speed walkers, we aim for light aerobic exercise, walking a maximum of 5 miles, with opportunities for breaks as needed. Text or call Rich at 831-322-9827 to get added to the Whats App and see where and when the group is meeting.
