Senior Services

What are the hours of operation for the Pico Rivera Senior Center?

The Senior Center is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The center is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Is there an age requirement to attend the Senior Center and/or participate in programs?

The Senior Center is for adults 50 years of age and older.

Is there a membership fee to join the Senior Center?

There is no membership fee.

What types of services are offered at the Senior Center?

• Fitness Room
• Billiard Room / Game Room
• Computer Lab
• Information and Referral Services
• Daily Nutrition Program
• Preventative Health Screenings
• Tax Assistance 
• Legal Assistance
• Transportation Services
• Recreational Classes

What kind of programming is offered at the Senior Center?

The Pico Rivera Senior Center offers a variety of recreational classes and activities throughout the year for adults 50 years of age and up. The following are a list of programs:

• Zumba Gold
• Tai Chi / Qigong
• Yoga
• Computer Classes
• Fresh Floral Design
• Line Dancing
• Quilting
• Basic Sewing
• Senior Coed Softball Team
• Dances
• Arts & Crafts
• Nintendo Wii
• Life Story Writing

Do you provide transportation for seniors?

Dial-A-Van
Dial-A-Van provides free curb-to-curb transportation service within the city to all Pico Rivera residents 55 years of age and up and to disabled residents of any age. Prior to utilizing the service all interested residents must complete a registration application. Applications are available at the Senior Center, 9200 Mines Avenue. For more information about the Dial-A-Ride program, contact the Senior Center at 562-948-4844.

Dial-A-Cab
Dial-A-Cab provides taxicab transportation to seniors 55 and up and disabled residents of Pico Rivera anywhere within the City and to approved medical satellite points. The DAC service provider (Fiesta Taxi) has five ADA accessible vans for use in Pico Rivera.

Registration: Prior to utilizing the DAC service, all interested residents must complete a registration application and be issued a Transit I.D. card. Registration forms are available at the Pico Rivera Senior Center. 

Fees:
A $5 one-time registration fee or if you lose your I.D. card. 
$1.00 charge per one-way trip, (20 trips per month limit.) 

Schedule: 
The DAC service is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Info:  
For additional information, please call (562) 948-4844.  

Where can I get more information about Dial-A-Ride?

Visit the Pico Rivera Senior Center (9200 Mines Avenue) or call (562) 948-4844.

Is there an onsite nutrition program? What are the requirements?

Yes, older adults, ages 60 and older, can enjoy a hot nutiritous meal served at Noon, Monday through Friday, prepared by the Southeast Area Social Service Funding Authority (SASSFA). Patrons are welcomed to dine at no charge.

To participate, a registration form must be completed and turned in to the SASSFA Site Manager. Forms are available at the Pico Rivera Senior Center. A suggested donation of $2.75 per meal is voluntary. Mandatory daily reservations can be made after 9:00 a.m. by calling the Reservation Line at (562) 801-4400.

Are there volunteer opportunities at the Senior Center?

Yes, the Nutrition Program is always in need of assistance, Monday through Friday, anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Interested individuals are welcomed to complete and submit the City of Pico Rivera Volunteer Application Form and either drop it off at the Senior Center or mail it in to Human Resources Volunteer Services at:

City of Pico Rivera
Human Resources Volunteer Services 
PO Box 1016
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
recreation@pico-rivera.org