The Davis Senior Center office offers in-person and online options for every interest including fitness, art, music, dance and so much more. The center office is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. but classes range from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check out the Scene Newsletter by clicking the link in the green box for the latest information on our programs. Scene.

Craft Fair Vendors Wanted!

The Center is seeking vendors for our annual Craft Fair scheduled Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair features over 30 vendors and a wide assortment of handmade items, such as jewelry, soaps, cards, blankets, art and so much more. This year we are also including toy collections. Spaces are very affordable and sell out fast! For details, contact Sandy at 530-757-5696. Click here for the application print and email to seniorservices@cityofdavis.org or drop it by.

RESOURCES
In addition to the Information & Assistance and Programs & Activities listed in the links under Senior Services in the column to the right, the following resources are suggested for seniors by the Senior Center and the Senior Citizen Commission:

Agency on Aging / Area 4: https://www.agencyonaging4.org AAA4 funds and monitors programs for older adults in a seven county area including Yolo County with funding under the Older Americans Act. Its website lists programs, services, and resources.

California Department of Aging: https://aging.ca.gov The CDA administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. See especially the resource directory at https://aging.ca.gov/Aging_Resources/

California Senior Gateway: https://seniors.insurance.ca.gov Provides information on avoiding or reporting elder financial abuse and neglect.

Davis Senior Resource Guide is a directory of contact information designed to assist older adults or those caring for them in the Davis area.

Genealogy Library : 530-757-5696. The Davis Genealogy Club assists and maintains the center's extensive genealogy library as well as hosting monthly lectures every 3rd Tuesday at 1 p.m.  The library hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are available to assist you. 

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program: 1-800-434-0222 Sacramento - California Health Advocates (cahealthadvocates.org) HICAP provides free and objective information about Medicare.

Legal Assistance: 530-757-5696. The Davis Senior Center offers legal appointments with a volunteer attorney and through Legal Services of Northern California.

Medical Equipment Program: If you are in need of borrowing durable medical equipment, or if you need to return your equipment, please contact the Senior Center. We will schedule an appointment for you to pick equipment up or drop it off.

Meals on Wheels: 530-662-7035 Meals on Wheels Yolo County (mowyolo.org) MOW provides hot meals via congregate dining every Friday at 11 a.m.  and delivery other days. To be eligible to receive home delivered meals, recipients must be 60+ years of age and a resident of Yolo County.

 Senior Citizen Commission: The Davis Senior Citizen Commission advises the City Council on matters concerning Davis senior citizens, identifies the needs of the aging of the community, creates a citizen awareness program for these needs, explores improved standards of services to the aging, and explores new services for the aging both in private and public sectors. It meets every second Thursday at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street. The agenda packet is posted here https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/commissions-and-committees/senior-citizen-commission, Call 530-757-5696 for details. To contact or send comments to the Senior Citizen Commission, email SCC@cityofdavis.org.

Tech Tutoring: 530-757-5696. The Davis Senior Center offers free tech tutoring for computers and smartphones with a trained volunteer by appointment. 

UC Davis Healthy Brain Aging Webinar:   https://ucdavis.app.box.com/s/00ohj8knpmj8ok1g54jcvluj0292zk97 Center for Neuroscience faculty shared their latest research advancements in vision, hearing, and memory to improve aging.

UC Davis Health Mini Medical School on Healthy Aging: https://health.ucdavis.edu/healthy-aging/mini-medical-school/videos Experts presented information on healthy aging–medications, brains, hearing, vision, joints, falls, mobility, housing, and services for aging in place.

Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance: https://www.yolohealthyaging.org/ YHAA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance the wellbeing of older adults in Yolo County through education, collaboration, and advocacy. The website contains links to their programs and to an extensive resource guide.

Yolo County Commission on Aging and Adult Services: Commission on Aging & Adult Services | Yolo County The commission advises the Board of Supervisors on matters related to the aging, disabled, or other adults needing the protection of authorities.