Education & Recreation
(Check with individual schools for information on current fees and classes for seniors.) Contact senior centers for activities.

AARP
(AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS)
1-800-424-2277
General information. There is currently no Santa Cruz Chapter.

AARP 55 ALIVE
MATURE DRIVING CLASSES
426-6472 Fred Dunn-Ruiz
Certificate for deduction on auto insurance available upon completion of class. Not limited to AARP members.

BOOKS ALOUD
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library
150 E. San Fernando Street
San Jose 95112
408-808-2613
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Audio library for the blind, visually impaired, physically and learning disabled of all ages.

CABRILLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos 95003
479-6100

Watsonville Center
318 Union Street
Watsonville 95076
477-5100

Disabled Student Programs & Services
800 Bldg. Rm. 810
479-6379, 479-6421 (TDD)
Lifelong Learners of Santa Cruz -- 479-6331

Nearly 350 retirees, mostly between 55 and 85, pursuing social, cultural and educational activities. More than a dozen sub-groups in such areas as art, walking, industrial tours, and play reading.

CABRILLO COLLEGE STROKE CENTER
De Laveaga Golf Course
501 Upper Park Road
Santa Cruz 95065
425-0622
Classes open to adults with disabilities.

CAPITOLA/SOQUEL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
4400 Jade Street
Capitola 95010
475-5935
Courses of interest for all ages. Ask about senior discounts.

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PARKS & RECREATION DOWNTOWN SENIORS
Louden Nelson Community Center

301 Center Street
Santa Cruz 95060
420-6180
Recreation programs and classes for older adults. Call for up-to-date information.

DIVERSITY CENTER
1117 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz 95062
425-5422
A community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members in Santa Cruz County. Senior Program for 60+ develops opportunities for social, educational and recreational activities for LGBT seniors to enhance their quality of life.

DOMINICAN HOSPITAL PEP
1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz 95065
462-7709
PEP (Personal Enrichment Program) offers a variety of classes for seniors: health, exercise, investing, etc. Call for catalog.

PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Watsonville/Aptos Adult School
Downtown Center
280 Main St.
Watsonville 95076
728-6330

Main Office
294 Green Valley Road
Watsonville 95076
786-2160
Arts and crafts, computers, Spanish, physical fitness, citizenship preparation and more. Also VIVA classes (Readjustment skills after injury or accident). Wheelchair access.

REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP)
County Office of Education
809-H Bay Avenue
Capitola 95010
479-5333
Provides entry level skills training for a variety of occupations. Classes held primarily at local high schools.

SANTA CRUZ ADULT EDUCATION
536 Palm Street
350 Taylor Street
Santa Cruz 95060
429-3966
Programs are offered at Santa Cruz High School and other schools in the district.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS,
OPEN SPACE AND CULTURAL SERVICES
at the Simpkins Swim Center
979 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz 95062
454-7900
454-7929 Seniors Programs
Senior Capitola Mall walking program, day trips, classes, swimming and water exercise.Call for class locations and times.

SENIOR COMPUTER CENTER
OF SANTA CRUZ
Louden Nelson Community Center
301 Center Street
Santa Cruz 95060
420-6180
Macintosh & PC computer training for seniors.

SENIOR OUTREACH AND
HOMEBOUND SERVICES
Santa Cruz Public Libraries
1543 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz 95060
420-5653
Book delivery to people unable to get to the public library due to frailty, extended illness or disability.

SHARED ADVENTURES
90 Grandview, #B101
Santa Cruz 95060
459-7210
Brings the outdoors into lives of people with physical challenges & special needs.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA CRUZ
Santa Cruz 95064
459-0111
Lifelong Learners of Santa Cruz
c/o STARS@UCSC 459-2552
Nearly 350 retirees, mostly between 55 and 85, pursuing social, cultural and educational activities. More than a dozen sub-groups in such areas as art, walking, industrial tours, and play reading.
Re-entry Services 459-2552
For students age 25 and over who are returning to school after a break in their education, or who are transferring from a community college.

VNA (Visiting Nurse Association)
2880 Soquel Avenue, Suite 10
Santa Cruz 95062
479-6620
Home health care education services including videos, individual and group training programs, professional speakers.

WATSONVILLE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
30 Maple Street
Watsonville 95076
728-6081
Classes, trips and activities for seniors.