university city older adult center

 With daily exercise classes, lectures, games, cultural programs and live entertainment, the University City Older Adult Center offers a safe haven for older adults. Meet new friends and enjoy good conversations over a hot kosher lunch in our caring and friendly environment. Our professional and nurturing staff understands and respects the aging process. We’ll give you the individual attention you need. You’re sure to leave the center with a smile.

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Programs and Services
Encore
Upcoming Events
Hours and Fees
Becoming a Center Member
This Month’s Newsletter
This Month’s Menu

Programs and Services
Fitness Classes
Fun and upbeat classes include Chair & Dance Exercise and Yoga for Older Adults.

Cultural Presentations & Current Events
Programs include educational lectures, current events, discussions, holiday celebrations, and more.

Entertainment
Weekly musical groups, classical music performances, and dance performances.

Games
Enjoy playing Bingo, card games, and more.

Nutritious Kosher Meals
Enjoy a hot kosher lunch served each day at 12:00pm.

Monthly Outings and Daytrips
Fieldtrips to casinos, outdoor concerts, theatre performances, and much more.

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Encore
Have you always wanted to act? Come join our Theater Club and be part of a production. Want to learn to meditate? Join our Meditation Club and learn from a Deeksha Giver trained in India. Interested in becoming an advocate for Israel? Join our Israel Club and discuss today’s hot issues.

This is Encore, a new program for more active older adults. Come meet new friends, discover hidden talents, and learn. New clubs are forming all the time—your ideas and interests shape the programs we offer!

Encore meets every Wednesday at 1:00pm. Join us - we’re waiting to meet you!


Upcoming Encore Events

Wednesday, September 1 • 1:00pm
Grief Recovery Outreach Program - Week 9

Wednesday, September 8
CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH

Wednesday, September 15 • 1:00pm
Grief Recovery Outreach Program - Week 10

Wednesday, September 22 • 12:30pm
Caregiving Support Group
Come and meet other people who are experiencing the difficulties of providing care to their loved ones. Share your concerns and support each other in these difficult times.

Wednesday, September 22 • 1:00pm
Grief Recovery Outreach Program - Week 11

Wednesday, September 29 • 1:00pm
Grief Recovery Outreach Program - Week 12 

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 1
10:00am Brain Games with Arlene
11:00am Silver Age Yoga (chair yoga)
12:00pm Lunch: Italian Salad, Lasagna, Garlic Bread,
Vegetables & Pears
1:00pm Pianist Joan Kurland
1:00pm ENCORE: Grief Recovery Outreach Program with Hanna Kluner

Thursday, September 2
10:00am This month in history
11:00am Chair exercise with Aviva
12:00pm Lunch: Bean Soup, Spinach & Mushroom Quiche, Potatoes, Zucchini & Cantaloupe
1:00pm Musical Entertainment by Zina Aminova

Tuesday, September 7
10;00am Rosh Hashanah
11:00am Chair exercise and dancing with Aviva
12:00pm Lunch: Caesar Salad, Baked Eggplant w/Meat Sauce, Pasta, Succotash & Pineapple
1:00pm Entertainment by keyboard player Raymond

Wednesday, September 8
CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH

Thursday, September 9
CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH

Tuesday, September 14
10:00am BINGO
11:00am Chair exercise with Aviva
12:00pm Lunch: Carrot Salad, Hawaiian Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables & Strawberries
1:00pm Jewish Holiday songs with Rachel Danto

Wednesday, September 15
10:00am Brain Games with Arlene
11:00am Silver Age Yoga
12:00pm Lunch: Mixed Salad, Santa Fe Meatloaf, Potatoes, Green Beans & Plums
1:00pm Music of flutist, saxophonist, composer and conductor Yochanan Sebastian Winston
1:00pm ENCORE: Grief Recovery Outreach Program with Hanna Kluner

Thursday, September 16
10:00am Mexico’s Independence Day
11:00am Chair exercise and dancing with Aviva
12:00pm Lunch: Barley Soup, Salmon, Red Potatoes, Broccoli & Cantaloupe
1:00pm Annette Hubbell, Memories of Gettysburg

Tuesday, September 21
10:00am BINGO
11:00am Chair exercise and dancing with Aviva
12:00pm Lunch: Romaine Salad, Beef Pirogue, Boiled Potatoes, Peas & Carrots & Fruit Cup
1:00pm Enjoy the music of Music Station

Wednesday, September 22
10:00am 100 People Who Changed The World
11:00am Silver Age Yoga (chair yoga)
12:00pm Lunch: Beet Salad, Roasted Turkey, Corn Stuffing, Green Beans & Applesauce
12:30pm ENCORE: Care Giving Support Group with Arlene
1:00 pm Andrea Ladmer
1:00pm ENCORE: Grief Recovery Outreach Program with Hanna Kluner

Thursday, September 23
CLOSED FOR SUKKOT

Tuesday, September 28
10:00am Sukkot Celebration
11:00am Chair exercise with Aviva
12:00pm Lunch: Green Salad, Chicken Marsala, Baked Yams, Peas & Carrots & Nectarine
1:00pm Sing and dance to the music of Cam and Dolly Vidal

Wednesday, September 29
10:00am BINGO
11:00am Silver Age Yoga (chair yoga)
12:00pm Lunch: Coleslaw, Beef Burgundy, Parsley Noodles, Roasted Zucchini & Peaches
1:00pm Rhinestone Grannies perform their greatest hits
1:00pm ENCORE: Grief Recovery Outreach Program with Hanna Kluner

Thursday, September 30
CLOSED FOR SHEMINI ATZETRET

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Hours and Fees
The University City Older Adult Center is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00am–2:00pm. Program fees vary from class to class.

Round-trip transportation is available to participants living in the surrounding area for $3 each way. Call us to reserve your ride in advance.

A hot kosher lunch is served Tuesday through Thursday at 12:00pm for $6 for members and $7 for non-members. Lunch reservations must be made by 9:00am. 

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Become a Member!
Become a member of our center for 2010!

Individual Annual Membership - $60/year ($5 per month)
Household Annual Membership - $84/year ($7 per month)

Members Receive:

• Admission to special events and programs at a reduced member rate.
• Admission to regular programming at no cost.
• Discounted lunch prices.
• Monthly newsletters and program calendar with all events and programs.
• Monthly Opportunity Drawings.

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For more information, call (858) 550-5998 or e-mail