Education and Recreation
AARP (American Ass. Of Retired Persons)
1(800) 424-2277
www.aarp.com
AARP 55 Alive Mature Driving Classes
(831) 426-6472 Fred Dunn-Ruiz
Certificate for deduction on auto insurance available upon completion
Books Aloud
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose CA 95112
1(408) 808-2613
Audio Library for the visually impaired, blind, physically and learning disabled.
Lifelong Learners of Santa Cruz
(831) 479-6331
Social, cultural, and educational activities in such areas as art, walking, industrial tours, and play reading.
www.cabrillo-extension.org
Capitola Recreation
4400 Jade St.
Capitola CA 95010
(831) 475-5935
Classes for all ages, including seniors, in many area of interest including dance, exercise, golf, art. Ask for Senior Discount!
City of Santa Cruz Parks and Rec
Downtown Seniors
Louden Nelson Community Center
301 Center St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 420-6180
Recreation programs and classes for older adults.
www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pr/nelson/seniors.html
Dominican Hospital PEP
1555 Soquel Dr.
Santa Cruz CA 95065
(831) 462-7709
PEP (Personal Enrichment Program) offers a variety of classes for seniors in health, exercise, investing, etc.
www.dominicanhospital.org
Santa Cruz Adult Education
536 Palm St.
Santa Cruz 95060
(831) 462-3966
www.adultedreg.com/santacruz
Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space, and Cultural Events at the
Simpkins Family Swim Center
979 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz Ca 95062
(831) 454-7967 Senior Programs
Capitola Mall Walking Program, day trips, classes, swimming and water exercise.
www.scparks.com
Senior Computer Center of Santa Cruz
301 Center St.
Santa Cruz CA 95060
(831) 420-6180
Macintosh and PC training for seniors.
www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pr/nelson/seniors.html
Senior Outreach and Homebound Services
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
117 Union St.
Santa Cruz CA 95060
(831) 420-5653
Book delivery to people unable to get to the library
http://santacruzpl.org
Equipment and Rentals
Companion For Life/Lifeline Project
1570 Soquel Dr. Suite 2
Santa Cruz 95065
(831) 475-2778
Emergency response system through installed home unit
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
700 Frederick St. Suite 101
Santa Cruz 95062
(831) 460-9245
All types of prosthetics and orthotics including braces for neck and back.
www.hanger.com
Jitterbug Cell Phones
Large button, easy to use cell phones to keep seniors in touch.
www.jitterbug.com
Horsnyder’s Pharmacy
1226 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz CA 95062
(831) 423-2315
All medical supplies/equipment including home safety, hospital beds, incontinent, walkers, braces, prescriptions
Lincare, Inc,
444 Airport Blvd. Suite 105
Watsonville CA 95076
(800) 326-1213
Home oxygen, home health care equipment, wheelchairs, beds and walkers.
www.lincare.com
Phillips Lifeline
(800) 579-3341
Emergency response system through installed home unit.
www.lifelinesystems.com
Finance and Legal
Money Management Program
Senior Network Services
1777-A Capitola Rd.
Santa Cruz CA 95062
(831) 462-1433
Assists seniors with paying bills, balancing bank statements, budgeting, organizing reords and medical insurance claims. Services available in home, nursing facilities and residential care facilities. Sliding scale fee.
www.seniornetworkservices.org
Senior Citizens Legal Services
501 Soquel Ave. Ste. F
Santa Cruz CA 95062
(831) 462-8824
Free legal advice and representation.
www.seniorlegal.org
Social Security Administration
169 Walnut Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(800) 772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov
Health Support Services
American Heart Association
(831) 757-6221
www.americanheart.org
American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345
www.cancer.org
American Chronic Pain Ass.
(916)632-0922
www.theacpa.org
California Telephone Access Program CTAP
(800) 806-1191
Distributes free, specialized telecommunications equipment and services for individuals who have difficulty using a standard telephone.
www.ddtp.org
Mended Hearts Support Group
PO Box 2994
Santa Cruz CA 95063
Support group for individuals dealing with past or upcoming heart surgery.
www.mendedhearts.org
Eldercare Locator
(800) 677-1116
A nationwide directory assistance service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources for aging Americans.
www.eldercare.gov
Transportation
Lift Line
Community Bridges
236 Santa Cruz Ave.
Aptos CA 95003
(831) 425-1558
Specialized transportation for individuals unable to ride public transit. Door to door assistance and vans are lift equipped. Taxi rides and transportation to senior programs and meal sites also available.
www.communitybridges.org
Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Transportation
(831) 427-3435
Volunteers in their cars take seniors to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands. (give at least 4-7 days notice)
www.scvolunteercenter.org
Yellow Cab Company
HandiCab
2964 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz CA 95060
(831) 423-1234
Wheelchair access vehicles, senior discounts