Big Bear Valley Recreation & Park District
 
Activities Lunch: Every Wednesday 12:00 PM, Reservations Required Senior Luncheons: This is a chance for those 60 and up to get together with other seniors for a delicious luncheon with friendly people. The meals are nutritionally balanced, catered by Alpine Country Coffee Shop, and the only fee is a suggested donation cost of $2.00. No one will be turned away due to failure to contribute. “Funding for this service has been provided by the San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services through a grant award from the California Department of Aging”. Reservations are a must! (so we can order your meal). Please Call (909) 584-0323 Who: Those aged 60 and over. Location: Bear Valley Senior Center. Instructor: Tina Nazarian (909) 584-0323 Cost: A suggested, but not required, donation amount of $2.00. When: Monday and Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:30 PM AARP Board Meeting: First Thursday of every month 10:00 AM Senior Adventures This is a travel group that explores Southern California. Possible trips include Seaport Village in San Diego, Knott’s Berry Farm, Julian, San Jaun Capistrano, and Palm Springs. Location: Bear Valley Senior Center Instructor: tina Nazarian (909) 584-0323) Fee: varies due to cost of possible admission tickets and travel expenses. AARP/Park District County Food Bank for Low Income Families: 4th Monday of every month 12:00 PM AARP Income Tax Preparation Counseling: February, March, April Arts and Crafts Tuesdays The class varies month to month with two different activities weekly. Class activities include container gardening (herbs, flowers and succulents each have their own weeks), jewelry making, home decor, artificial flower arrangemetns, and much more Location: Bear Valley Senior Center Instructor: Tina Nazarian (909) 584-0323 Fee: varies due to cost of materials Time: Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 PM Bingo Time: Every Thursday 12:00-4:00 PM Dancing This activity is the very popular country music dance craze Line Dancing. Beginner and experienced dancers are both welcome, with the most current dances being taught. Pull on your boots, slip on your hat and come in and join the dance (hats and boots not required) Location: Bear Valley Senior Center Instructor: Jan Nissen Fee: No fees associated with this activity Time: Fridays, 1:00-3:00 PM Dominoes This activity is the very popular, but easy to learn Mexican Train Dominoes. This is a warm, friendly group who welcome both the novice as well as the experienced player. Laughs about with this group, so come on and join in on the fun. Location: Bear Valley Senior Center Instructor: Tina Nazarian (909) 584-0323 Fee: varies due to cost of materials Place and time varies. Check withe Bear Valley Senior Center Hooks and Needles This is a quilting-bee style get-together where people bring their own project in. This is a friendly group who welcomes the new members. Projects include quilting, crocheting, and knitting. Group members share patterns, help, and advice while chatting about a variety of topics. Instructor: Tina Nazarian (909) 584-0323 Fee: No fees associated with this program, bring your own supplies Time: Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 PM San Bernardino County Office on Aging Programs Insurance Counseling, Health Nurses Volunteers Welcome

The Big Bear Valley Senior Center is located at 42651 Big Bear Blvd,, between Stanfield Cutoff and Division, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Center offers a multitude of programs, activities and services for seniors 55 and above.

Senior Citizens Of Big Bear Valley (SCOBBV) general membership meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 1:00 PM.

The Senior Citizens of Big Bear Valley advises the Park District on the needs of the Valley’s Senior Citizens.

Annual membership dues are $5.00 per person and entitles the member to many enjoyable activities.

There are cooking classes, BINGO, Bridge and Poker games, lunches and Saturday Socials, Ceramics for Seniors, Painting, Tole Painting, Quilting, and even newly released DVD movie matinees. The Top of the Hill Gang is the SCOBBV travel club with trips including Laughlin, Branson, San Manuel, the Queen Mary, and many, many more.

The Senior Center and Senior Activities

For More Information Call The Senior Center

(909) 584-0323 or Park and Rec. (909) 866-9700.

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