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Temple City Parks & Recreation
Senior Newsletter
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In-Person Dining Returns!
Join us at Live Oak Park Community Center as we reopen our doors to In-Person Dining on Wednesday, July 12th. 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.
Registration begins at 10 a.m., and meals will be served at 11:30 a.m.
For more information call the Live Oak Park Community Center at (626) 579-0461.
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Summer Concerts in the Park
Temple City, are you ready for summer fun and live music? The Temple City Summer Concerts in the Park return on June 14, 2023. The concert series will run for ten weeks, from June through August. The Concerts will take place at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Dr., from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the sounds of the summer! To view this year's lineup, you can visit our website below.
CLICK HERE for the concert lineup
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Camp-A-Palooza
Temple City's unique family campout experience returns this summer with an out-of-this-world experience!
Camp-A-Palooza is an overnight family camping experience at Live Oak Park. Bring your own tent, sleeping bags, and family, and we'll do the rest. Enjoy arts and crafts, inflatable obstacle courses, a movie, and more! Cost includes a 20' x 20' camp space, dinner, and continental breakfast. Camp setup begins Friday at 2:30 p.m., with some activities beginning at 4 pm. An adult, 18 years of age or over, must be present all at times for each family. Registration begins Saturday, June 17th in-person only at Live Oak Park Community Center beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Registration Now Open: IN PERSON ONLY
CLICK HERE for more information
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Parks and Recreation Month 2023: Where Community Grows
Temple City is proud to celebrate July as Park & Recreation Month. A program of the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), the goal is raising awareness of the essential services that park and recreation professionals provide to communities across the U.S. Throughout the month we will promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of Parks and Recreation.
Take part in our Neon Night Walk on Friday, July 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy our walking paths in neon colors and black light stations while enjoying music and games! Glow sticks, bracelets, face paint, and more will be available, or you can bring your own. Dress up to make a loud statement!
Check out how you can get involved through our Parks and Recreation Month Calendar.
CLICK HERE for more information.
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Save the Date! Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park are coming back this September! Be sure to star your calendar for this free family fun movie nights!
September 8- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
September 15- The Super Marios Bros. Movie
September 22- Minions: The Rise of Gru
September 29- Kung Fu Panda – Community Choice Movie
Date/Time: Friday Evenings
The movie begins 15 mins after sunset. Pre-show activities start 30 minutes before sunset.
Location: Temple City Park
CLICK HERE for more information
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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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Summer Class Registration
Registration for Summer Classes has begun! We are offering Pickleball, Tennis, various fitness classes. We are introducing NEW youth classes: Learn about superheroes and their powers or learn about animation with classes taught by Snapology of Arcadia, learn fencing techniques or pick up a new instrument, better yet learn a new language!
CLICK HERE - To Register
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The Temple City Connect Issue for Summer 2023 is now available.
The summer edition of Connect will get you all geared up for our summer concert series, youth programs, recreational classes, and all upcoming events!
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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!
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.
The craft for the month of July is origami! All supplies will be provided.
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Adult Excursions
Register for the upcoming Adult Excursion trips! This fall, cheer on the boys in blue as the Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves, enjoy an evening of music by Buddy Guy at the Hollywood Bowl, enjoy various avocado food recipes at the Avocado Festival, and pick apples at the Oak Glen Village. 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.
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. | | | | | |
