SENIOR SERVICES AND REFERRAL
We are available to assist you with program registration, scheduling appointments, and basic information and referral on a variety of 55 Plus topics.
The 55 Plus Drop In Office is open M-F, 9:00AM - 12:00PM.
LIVE OAK SENIOR NUTRITION AND SERVICE CENTER
Live Oak Nutrition and Service Center provides hot lunches, fellowship, referral and support services in a social setting to adults over the age of 60. Executive Director Kathy Mlinarich and a dedicated team of employees and volunteers join forces to serve weekly lunches. Monday-Friday: Los Gatos United Methodist Church – 111 Church St, Los Gatos.
For more information please call (408) 354-0707 the day before your visit to make a lunch reservation or for more information. A $3.00 donation is recommended.
SENIOR ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE (SALA)
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. Established in 1973, SALA provides free legal services and community education to Santa Clara County residents who are age 60 or older. There is no income eligibility qualification to use SALA’s services.
SALA’s attorney staff provides a range of legal services from simple advice/referrals to comprehensive legal representation. SALA’s caseload consists of legal matters that private attorneys typically do not handle and that have a great impact on elders most in need in our community. For more information on SALA's services please click here.
SALA will continue to provide free legal services to Santa Clara County seniors remotely and primarily by telephone. Therefore, to request assistance from SALA, individuals 60 or older should continue to call SALA’s Central Office at (408) 295-5991.
Look for in person appointments to return to the Adult Recreation Center in the Spring of 2022.
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP/SOURCEWISE)
A HICAP representative is available for a 1:1 consultation on the 4th Tuesday of each month. A scheduled appointment is required. Call 408-354-1514 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available at 9am, 10:15AM, and 11:30AM.
Virtual/phone appointments are also available. Call 408.350.3200, option 2 for details.
Brown Bag Program
Through Second Harvest Food Bank
Application approval required.
Visit https://www.shfb.org/get-food/ or call Second Harvest at 1-800-984-3663 for application and more information.
AARP Driver Safety Courses
AARP Driver Safety- Full courses and refresher courses back in person at the Adult Recreation Center.
This defensive driving course teaches evidence-based strategies to keep you safe behind the wheel and could save you money on auto insurance.
This course is for drivers over the age of 50.
Fee $0-25 based on AARP membership.
Contact us at 408.335.1514 for more information.
AARP Income Tax Help
AARP Tax-Aide Foundation will be back in person at the ARC from February through April 2022. An appointment is required and the appointment schedule will be released mid-January. Contact 408.354.1514 for information. After you have scheduled your appointment you will be directed to pick up an intake form from the Adult Recreation Center. You will bring this completed form with you to your appointment.
Prime Timers’ Social Support Group
Inviting all to a warm and welcoming open forum support group. The pandemic has been a difficult and isolating time and we want to reconnect our community. Confidential support group meeting from 10:30AM - 11:30AM first Thursday of each month. Private sessions are also available after the group session by appointment through the Senior Office 408.354.1514. Facilitated by Janeen Pratt, GCM.
VTA Senior Mobility Guide
The Senior Mobility Guide is arranged in sections that provide information on public transportation, local shuttles, and community and private transportation services, driver safety resources, fitness, and community information and assistance programs. Visit https://www.vta.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/Senior_ENG_Final_2022_0.pdf to view the guide.