The senior centers enhance the quality of life for seniors by providing various services, programs, and activities that encourage independence.  They also serve as referral and information centers that host health fairs and employment workshops.  As people age and retire, they undergo important lifestyle changes.  By keeping in touch with the community, bonding with peers, receiving recognition, and engaging in meaningful activities in a place where age is honored, seniors are able to maintain their dignity and enjoy a balanced lifestyle – physically, mentally, and spiritually.

The Santa Ana and Southwest senior centers provide seniors with activities that they both need and enjoy: arts and crafts, dances, holiday celebrations, excursions, nutritious meals, advocacy fairs, bingo games, birthday celebrations, and more.  In addition, the Aquatics Program offers a variety of aquatic classes for seniors, and other leisure classes are also available.  The City of Santa Ana senior centers need volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of Santa Ana’s senior citizens.  Volunteer duties include: general courtesy and office support, decorating the centers, and helping prepare gifts for holidays, among other options.  For more information about services or volunteering, please contact the individual senior center.  Some services offered at the senior centers are:

Senior Excursions

Trips are planned for seniors (55 years +) year round to venues in and around Orange and surrounding counties.  Most excursions are FREE or at a nominal cost.  Staff members accompany the seniors and make arrangements for tours and meals.  Among the excursions taken are trips to the Orange County Fair, Cathedral of the Angels, Museum of Tolerance, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Getty Museum, Aquarium of the Pacific, and many others.  For information please contact the “Seniors on the Go” program at

(714) 647-6703.

Senior Olympics

The annual Adult 55+ Fun Summer Olympics gives our seniors the chance to compete for prizes and have a great time! Information booths and lunch are also available.