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.
New Year’s Luncheon
Date: January 10, 2026
Time: 12:30-3:00 pm
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 420 Melrose, Santa Cruz
Ages: Older Adults
Cost: $15 suggested donation, but no one turned away for lack of funds
RSVP: email 60plus@diversitycenter.org by January 5th with full name and preference for vegan or meat meal
Start the year surrounded by love, unity, and the strength of LGBTQ+ community. Join us for a January Luncheon featuring live music by Mischa B. Adams, nourishing food, and space to reconnect and recenter. RSVP required.
