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Temple City Parks & Recreation
Senior Newsletter
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Temple City's Got Talent - Auditions
Be a star! We will be hosting auditions for the annual Temple City's Got Talent event and it's your chance to shine! Circle your calendar for the audition dates and your shot at being in the talent show and winning a prize! You must sign up for an audition day and time! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age division (6-10 years, 11-15 years, 16 + years).
Sign up online now to audition! You may also contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (626) 579-0461 or email acasillas@templecity.us to secure an audition time.
Audition Dates
Tuesday, March 14 between 4 pm-7 pm (Timeslots every half hour)
Saturday, March 18 between 1 pm-4 pm (Timeslots every half hour)
Performance Date
Saturday, April 29 at 6:00 pm
CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up for auditions
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Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast!
Pancake breakfast, 10,000 eggs, and visits with the Easter Bunny!
Get ready for the Easter Bunny who will make an appearance at Temple City’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 at Live Oak Park. The event brings together all members of the community for a fun, family-filled morning that will be sure to create as much excitement for the adults as it will for the kids.
The pancake breakfast kicks off the event at 8:30 a.m. The breakfast, served through 11 a.m. at a cost of $3 per adult and $2 per child (exact change and cash only), will include pancakes, sausage, and a choice of coffee, milk, or juice.
Meanwhile, over 10,000 eggs will be scattered across Live Oak Park for multiple egg hunts, based on age. The first one, for ages two years and under (with the help of parents of course), will open at 9:00 am, followed by another hunt per age category every 15 minutes (Please see the schedule of hunt times). Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket!
Other children’s activities include arts and crafts and inflatable obstacle courses, as well as a visit and photo with the Easter Bunny. For more information, call the City’s Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 579-0461.
CLICK HERE for more information
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Spring Classes are Now Open!
Registration for Spring Classes is now open! Visit the Live Oak Park Community center to register for fun and interactive classes or sign up online.
NEW CLASSES: Pickleball, Chinese for Kids, Two new Zumba Classes, Guitar & Violin Lessons, and Fencing classes!
CLICK HERE - To Register
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Weekly 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!
The craft for the month of April is Candle Making! All supplies will be provided.
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Adult Excursions
Sign up and enjoy the day with us on one or all 3 excursions coming up! Registration begins Monday, March 13th for Carlsbad Flower Fields and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (lunch is included).
Registration for Catalina Island begins on Monday, April 10th online and in person.
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:
Tax Information: Tax season is upon us and the library can help. The library can help find information and resources about tax assistance. More information here.
Genealogy: Get access to HeritageQuest with your LA County Library Card. Search US Federal Census records, city directories and other useful genealogy research tools. More information here.
Auto Repair: Get access to the Chilton Library with your library card. includes access to detailed information for vehicle maintenance and repairs including step by step service instructions, illustrations, and wiring diagrams. More information here.
Metro TAP Cards: Do you use the LA Metro rail or bus systems? LA County Library has partnered with Metro to sell and reload TAP cards. You can get new TAP cards and add fare to existing cards. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/metro-tap-cards/
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. | | | | | |
