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Temple City Parks & Recreation
Senior Newsletter
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Holiday Decorating Contest
Calling all homes and businesses! The annual Holiday Decorating Contest launches from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., December 12-13, 2023. Residents and business owners alike are encouraged to show their festive spirit by dusting off those holiday decorations and untangling those holiday lights. The holidays are made for celebrating!
Contest Details & Rules
- Only residences and businesses within the City of Temple City are eligible.
- There is no registration or cost required to participate.
- Judging will be based on holiday-themed decor on the exterior of a property.
- Contest judging typically takes place during the evenings of the second week of December. If you would like to be considered, please leave your holiday lights and decor on from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Judges will tour the entire city looking for the most festive properties.
- Winners will receive a Holiday Decorating Contest lawn sign.
- Winners from the previous year are not eligible for the contest.
Photos of winning homes and businesses will be shared on the website and possibly featured on the City of Temple City's social media platforms.
CLICK HERE for more information
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Lunar New Year Celebration
Save the date! Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year! Festivities occur on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Enjoy a lion and dragon dance, free sampling of traditional cuisine, raffle prizes, family activities, a kid zone, live entertainment, and information booths!
More information is coming soon.
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Monthly Senior Activities
Join us at Live Oak Park Community Center for our weekly activities! All the following programs will be free of charge. Gift card winner for every Bingo game!
Pickleball is now available for open play on all days and times. Stop by the Community Center and check out a net with the staff. The setup will be on your own.
Join us for In-Person Dining! Hot meals are served Monday - Friday, except on holidays. Participants must be 60 years and above to receive a free meal, Under 60 must pay $5 and wait until all meals are served. Meals will be served on a first-come first-served basis.
Check-In begins at 8:30 a.m., and meals will be served at 11:15 a.m.
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Free Health Screening
Join us for our monthly health screenings at Live Oak Park Community Center. The screenings are FREE and no signup required.
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Connect Magazine
The Temple City Connect Issue for Fall/Winter 2023 is now available.
The winter edition of Connect will get you all geared up for our centennial celebration, fall youth programs, recreational classes, and all upcoming events!
CLICK HERE - to view Connect Magazine
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Winter Class Registration
Registration for Fall Classes will begin Monday, December 4th! We are offering Pickleball, Tennis, and various fitness classes. We are introducing NEW parent and me classes!
CLICK HERE - To Register
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Adult Excursions
Register for the upcoming Adult Excursion trips! For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 579-0461. To register for a trip, please visit the Live Oak Park Community Center Monday - Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Hollywood Bowl is now waitlisted.
Registration for trips will begin the 1st Monday of the proceeding month.
CLICK HERE - To register
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Neighborhood Watch Meetings
Neighborhood Watch Meetings have resumed! Look for the nearest meeting to you and learn about the safety precautions and updates our Public Safety have. For more information or if you would like to download the map, visit the city website.
CLICK HERE - To download map
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Do you or someone you know use Dial-A-Ride? If so, we want your feedback! The Parks & Recreation Department distributes surveys annually to gain insight from our senior community regarding helpful suggestions, improvements, or if you are satisfied with Dial-A-Ride services as they are. The City will share the input provided by the public at the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting on March 15, 2023. Dial A Ride Surveys will be available at the Community Center at Live Oak Park, located at 10144 Bogue Street, Temple City, CA 91780, by postal mail or by email. For questions regarding Dial A Ride Services and the Dial A Ride Survey, please contact Jennifer Venters, Parks & Recreation Secretary, by calling (626) 285-2171 ext. 4515 or by emailing: jventers@templecity.us.
CLICK HERE for more information
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Metro - On The Move Riders Program | |
On the Move Riders Program (OTMRP) works to empower older adults with the information and confidence to travel on fixed-route transportation, by providing one-on-one and/or group travel training, informational transit tours, and safety education presentations. Through our regional Older Adult Transportation Pop-Up events, Transportation Expo, and Raised on Records Concert we strive to spread the word on our program and the value in learning how to travel on public transportation. Through these efforts, OTMRP strives to remove barriers and enhance mobility among the older adult population.
To learn more about our program or to get connected with one of our peer-to-peer travel training clubs, contact Lilly Ortiz at 213.922.2299 or email at onthemove@metro.net.
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Urban Forestry's New Tree Planting | |
Did you know that you can request a tree to be planted in the parkway of your home at no cost to you? Yes, you can! It’s as easy as submitting a request on the City’s website. Click here to submit the FORM. If you do not have a tree in your parkway or if you live on a corner lot and have only have one tree the City encourages you to request a tree to be planted for free! Once a request has been submitted the City’s Urban Forestry team will assess your property for a new or an additional tree. If the Urban Forestry team finds that a new or additional tree can be planted in the parkway, one of three tree options will be selected from the City’s Master Tree List and planted in your parkway for free! It is the City’s goal to continue to build our urban forest, engage community pride, and beautify neighborhoods. Want to learn more? Contact Jennifer Venters, Parks and Recreation Secretary by calling (626) 579-0461 or by email jventers@templecity.us.
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The City of Temple City’s Senior Resource Page was developed to bridge resource gaps for seniors in the community in order to create connectivity to referral services and senior oriented programs. Click on the link below and you will find a variety of resources for the Older Adult population in Temple City.
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Temple City Los Angeles County Library | |
The Temple City Library would like to reach out and offer our services and reaffirm our commitment to providing useful resources to the Temple City senior community. We’d like to highlight the following library updates:
Summer Discovery Program: Join our Summer Discovery Program from June 1st to August 13th and celebrate reading and exploration for all ages. Earn the chance to win prizes and help us log 50,000 books this summer. More information here.
California State Park Passes: : In partnership with the California State Library, State Parks are providing free vehicle day-use entry to over two-hundred participating state park units operated by State Parks to library card holders. The California State Library Parks Pass is valid for entry of one passenger vehicle. More information and a list of participating parks here
Citizenship in a Bag: This toolkit in a bag contains a variety of educational materials for the naturalization exam including flash cards and multimedia tools and a free citizenship folder that includes step-by-step instructions on the US naturalization process, reference materials, and official citizenship forms. More information here.
As always, the library is also available via phone, email, or chat to provide reference assistance.
Location: Temple City Library 9050 E Las Tunas Blvd Temple City, CA 91780
Hours of Operation: Tuesday 12 - 8 p.m. Wed - Saturday 10 am -6pm, Sunday - CLOSED
Contact: Phone: 626-285-2136
Please click for more information
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The Aging Adults 50+ Database registration form is now available! The City of Temple City and the Committee on Aging are working together to create a database of residents 50 years of age and older. By requesting and filling out the form, Temple City seniors will receive emergency notifications in a timely manner and will be informed by the city about critical resources, especially in times of crisis. The database can also assist in keeping aging adults connected to the community. When you complete and submit the form, your contact information will be added to the database to receive critical community updates. Email Parks & Recreation Coordinator Rubi Ramos-Ruiz at rruiz@templecity.us to request your form or call the Live Oak Park Community Center at 626-579-0461.
Download Form Here!
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DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM
Dial-A-Ride is a transportation service for community members 60 years and older, or younger than 60 years of age with a physical, psychological or developmental disability. Services are available to residents of Temple City and adjacent unincorporated areas. This service operates seven days a week and makes point-to-point trips around town and designated medical facilities outside of Temple City. We are now allowing same day sign-up. Eligible residents can call 626-286-2456 to make a reservation. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 626-579-0461 or visit templecity.us/dialaride.
Dial-A-Ride Services times: Monday through Friday | 7 A.M.–8 P.M. Saturday and Sunday | 7 A.M.–5P.M.
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SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM
The City of Temple City senior meal program has transitioned to meal delivery until further notice. The program is open to all Temple City residents. Meals are delivered on Tuesdays; each participant receives between 5 to 7 meals per week. The meals are provided by YWCA San Gabriel Valley Interval Senior Services. For further question or to register for the program please call (626) 579-0461.
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The 2-1-1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week with trained community resource advisors prepared to offer help with any situation, any time. 211 LA County (or 211 LA) is the hub for community members and community organizations looking for all types of health, human and social services in Los Angeles County. If you are calling from outside Los Angeles County or cannot directly dial 2-1-1, call (800) 339-6993. | | | | | |
