Older ADULTS 50+

If you are looking for a more casual setting and the ability to interact with people who have similar interests, our programs for adults 50+ offer a wide range of possibilities. You can brush up on your painting; learn how to play new card games or step into some new dance skills while enjoying the company of those around you.

Senior Nutrition Program

ALL Sites Serve Lunch 11:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m.

*Seniors must have their yellow nutrition card to attain a meal. To obtain a yellow nutrition card, seniors should contact their participating community center listed below.

General Information

The City of San José in partnership with TRIO Community Meals provides nutritious meals to older adults 60+ at 13 community centers throughout the city. All meals served at our community centers meet county health standards.

Senior Nutrition Program Overview

• Served Monday - Friday*
  • *Roosevelt Community Center: Monday - Saturday
  • *Northside Community Center: Tuesday - Sunday
• Lunch served 11: 30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• A suggested $3 contribution for those 60+ years 
• A $9 fee for those under 60 years
• New meals weekly!

Sites

Community Centers	Address	Menus
Alma Community Center Facebook  408-275-1315 | District 7	136 W. Alma Ave. San José, CA 95110	Alma Menu
Almaden Community Center Facebook  408-268-1133 | District 10	6445 Camden Ave. San José, CA 95120	Almaden Menu
Alviso Branch Library & Community Center Facebook (408)-829-9855 | District 4	5050 N First St. San Jose, CA 95002	Alviso Menu
Berryessa Community Center Facebook  408-251-8553 | District 4	3050 Berryessa Rd. San José, CA 95132	Berryessa Menu
Camden Community Center Facebook 408-559-8553 | District 9	3369 Union Ave. San José, CA 95124	Camden Menu
Cypress Community Center Facebook  408-244-1353 | District 1	403 S. Cypress Ave. San José, CA 95117	Cypress Menu
Evergreen Community Center Facebook 408-270-2220 | District 8	4860 San Felipe Rd, San José, CA 95135	Evergreen Menu
Gardner Community Center Facebook 408-279-2220 | District 3	520 W Virginia St, San José, CA 95125	Gardener Menu
Mayfair Community Center Facebook  408-794-1060 | District 5	2039 Kammerer Ave. San José, CA 95116	Mayfair Menu
Northside Community Center Facebook  408-293-0422 | District 3	488 N 6th St, San José, CA 95112	Northside Menu
Roosevelt Community Center Facebook  408-794-7555 | District 3	901 E Santa Clara St, San José, CA 95116	Roosevelt Menu
Seven Trees Community Center Facebook  408-794-1690 | District 7	3590 Cas Dr. San José, CA 95111	Seven Trees Menu
Southside Community Center Facebook  408-629-3336 | District 2	5585 Cottle Rd. San José, CA 95123	Southside Menu
Willow Glen Community Center Facebook  408-448-6400 | District 6	2175 Lincoln Ave. San José, CA 95113	Willow Glen Menu

Older Adults 50+ Programming

Looking for a casual setting and the ability to interact with people who have similar interests? You can brush up on your painting; learn to play new games or step into some dance classes. Throughout San José, we offer classes in:

• Health & Fitness
• Dance & Yoga
• Arts & Crafts
• Enrichment & Education
• Music & Theater Arts

Find Older Adult 50+ Classes, Programs and Special Events

Older ADULT 50+ MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW FREE!

Sign up for an Adult 50+ memberships and you could receive:

• Discounts on classes, programs, special events
• Free or discounted events
• Free blood pressure checks
• Older Adult 50+ newsletter

Membership benefits vary per center, check with your community center for a complete list of offers. Please register at the center you wish to join.

SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION 

The Senior Citizens Commission studies, reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations to the City Council on any matters affecting elderly people in the City, including health, education, employment, housing, transportation and recreation.

For questions, please contact OlderAdultsProgram@sanjoseca.gov

Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA)

Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA) is a non-profit elder law office whose mission is to support older persons in their efforts to live safely, independently, non-institutionalized, and with dignity. SALA’s provides quality legal services from simple advice and referrals to reviewing legal matters and relevant documents.

SALA Specializes in These Legal Matters:

• Public Benefits: Social Security and SSI (except disability cases); Medicare and Medi-Cal; and In Home Support Services.
• Long Term Care: Nursing Home and Residential Care issues; Alternatives to Institutionalization.
• Elder Abuse: Restraining/Protective Orders for Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence or Civil Harassment Restraining Orders; Lodger Statute Evictions; Revocation of Powers of Attorney (for fiduciary abuse).
• Housing: Landlord-Tenant; Subsidized/Senior Housing; Mobile Home Residency problems.
• Consumer: Medicare HMO or Supplemental Insurance disputes; Long-Term Care Insurance problems.
• Incapacity Planning: Advance Health Care Directives; Health Care Powers of Attorney; Uniform Statutory Form Powers of Attorney (for financial management).
• Probate Alternatives: Death of Joint Tenant Affidavits; Small Estate Affidavits (valued at $100,000 or less).
• Simple Wills: Attorney-drafted wills available through SALA’s No Fee Wills Panel; California Statutory Wills or holographic wills for elders with modest assets

SALA’s services are provided primarily through appointments at senior centers in Santa Clara County. You may schedule an appointment by calling the centers directly. Please see appointment locations and their phone numbers below:

Community Centers	Address & Contact information
Alma Community Center	136 W. Alma Ave. San José, CA 95110 408-275-1315
Cypress Community Center	403 S. Cypress Ave. San José, CA 95117 408-244-1353
Mayfair Community Center	2039 Kammerer Ave. San José, CA 95116 408-794-1060
Roosevelt Community Center	901 E. Santa Clara St. San José, CA 95116 408-794-7555
Southside Community Center	5585 Cottle Rd. San José, CA 95123 408-629-3336

Older Adults 50+ Resources

Services	Description
Affordable Rental Housing	If you are a prospective tenant and would like to find affordable rental properties in San José or to understand which affordable apartments you might qualify for, please visit the City’s Affordable Apartments webpage.
Santa Clara Housing Authority	Joining our Santa Clara Housing Authority’s interest lists tells us you would like to receive rental assistance in Santa Clara County through the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
311	Report potholes, graffiti, illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles and more online at San José 311.
211	2-1-1 Bay Area, a program of United Way, is the comprehensive information and referral service of local resources in Santa Clara County.
Sourcewise	Sourcewise provides access to vital services and resources for adults 60+. Whether you need to locate services or understand Medicare, we provide the tools you need to navigate your health and life options.
Santa Clara County Social Services Agency	The County of Santa Clara Social Service Agency (SSA) provides basic safety net services to at risk children, families and adults. They include the Agency Office, Department of Aging and Adult Services, Department of Employment and Benefit Services, and the Department of Family and Children's Services.
SJAccess	SJ Access is a City of San José initiative to provide all residents and students equitable access to all things digital. Borrow tech devices like Wi-Fi Hot Spot, Chromebooks, iPads, and Laptops from the San José Public Library for FREE, using your library card.