
SOUTH BAY SENIOR SERVICES
15519 Crenshaw Blvd., Gardena. call 310-325-2141 for more information on these services.
SBSS mission. For seniors 60 years or older, and disabled residents of Torrance, the Peninsula and beach cities. Services begin with home-based needs assessments by a social worker who links clients to supportive services to help them remain in their homes, and provides follow-up and advocacy. Services are professional, confidential and free.
Home Care Registry. For seniors 60-plus who are residents of Torrance, the Peninsula and beach cities. This registry assists in finding help with light housekeeping, shopping and meal preparation, provides follow-up and maintains lists of screened qualified workers for hire.
SBSS accepts donations of medical supplies, walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes, diapers, bed pads, etc.
ROARING 90′S CLUB OF THE SOUTH BAY
Activities. This is a club for people 90-plus in the South Bay that holds quarterly luncheon events. Masonic Temple, 501 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. Contact 310-542-6081 or solutionsforseniorliving@ yahoo.com.
Palos Verdes Peninsula
PENINSULA SENIORS
Activities. Bridge, bingo, lectures, legal advice, Let’s do Lunch and more. Classes include muscle strengthening, creative writing and more. Peninsula Senior Center, 30928 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. call 310-377-3003. the following events take place at the center unless otherwise noted.
Bereavement group. call Krista at 310-376-3205 for details.
Bridge. 10 a.m. Mondays. Visitors welcome. call John at 310-377-3003.
Caregivers support group. call Krista at 310-376-3205 for details.
Coffee & Cars. Prospective members and those interested in learning more about this senior club are invited to bring their classic cars or trucks to meet and socialize with current members. Peninsula Shopping Center, in the parking area between Starbucks and Burger King, at Hawthorne Boulevard and Silver Spur Road. 7:30 to 9 a.m. the first Saturday of the month. go to pvseniors.org.
Financial adviser; legal counsel; notary services. call for free appointment.
Geriatric care consultations. call Krista at 310-376-3205 for an appointment.
Hesse Park lectures. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Hesse Park, Fireside Room, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. call for lecture topics.
Let’s dance. 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. St. John Fisher Parish Hall, 5448 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. call 310-377-3003 for details.
Movie and popcorn. “Burlesque,” musical starring Cher and Christina Aguilera. 1 p.m. Aug. 19. Cost is $2 for members, $5 for nonmembers. call 310-377-3003 for reservations.
Peninsula Seniors on TV. Watch the show at noon and 7 p.m. daily on RPVtv cable channel 33 or FiOS channel 38. Check your online cable TV guide for specific program information. Programs may also be watched on your computer at pvseniors.org (click on the videos tab).
PenVets meeting. All men and women who are military veterans are invited. Red Onion restaurant, 736 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 12:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month. call Jack Newman at 310-896-6572 for more information.
Ping-pong. Sign up for a game or learn how to play. call for more details.
Social time. Conversation, cards, games, coffee and cookies, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays. Library Annex, 210 the Village in the Village Shopping Center, Rolling Hills Estates.
Day trip. Apple Country Jamboree at Riley’s Los Rios Ranch. enjoy lunch, entertainment and the orchards. Sept. 27. call for more information.
Day trip. Visit Edwards Air Force Base and NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center. Nov. 9. Must sign up by Aug. 8 for security clearances. call for more information.
Three-day trip. Visit Solvang, the Chumash Casino and stay at the Santa Barbara boutique Hotel Corque. enjoy reserved seats at the Solvang Theaterfest. Departs Sept. 13. Cost is $399 members, $419 nonmembers. call 310-377-3003 for details and reservations.
Eight-day trip. Visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, plus Jackson, Wyo., and Salt Lake City. Departs Oct. 7. Cost is $2,039, final payment due Aug. 8. call 310-377-3003 for details and reservations.
Eight-day trip. Visit Germany and the Rhine River. enjoy a Heidelberg city tour, Heidelberg Castle and wine tasting. Nov. 29. Final payment due Sept. 9. call 310-377-3003 for details and reservations.
ROLLING HILLS UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Exercise class for seniors. “Fit for Life” is a chair-based exercise program for adults over 60. the class focuses on strength and conditioning exercises using basic movements with or without light weights. Taught by an accredited instructor. RHUMC, Wesley Hall, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $5 per session. call 310-377-6771 to reserve a space.
- Pat Hodge
NOTE: Senior clubs must send upcoming events by email to or by regular mail to Pat Hodge c/o the Daily Breeze, 21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 170, Torrance, CA 90503, at least two weeks prior to the event.