The Holidays can be challenging for many seniors, particularly when living on a fixed budget or coping with loneliness. Many local churches and places of worship offer opportunities for connection and celebration during the holiday season, catering to seniors and the broader community. Contact your local places of worship directly or visit their websites to learn about specific upcoming events and activities.
Ventura Missionary Church
2024 Christmas Supper for Senior Adults
VenturaMissionary.com
500 High Point Dr, Ventura, CA 93003
805-642-0550
Thursday, December 5, 5:00-6:30 pm. Christmas Supper for Senior Adults in the Family Room. There is a suggested donation of $10. Visit the website to sign up or call 805-642-0550.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Young at Heart Senior Lunch
www.tlcventura.org
196 N Ashwood Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
805-644-7474
Thursday, December 19, 12 pm to 2 pm. A delightful lunch for seniors filled with good food, laughter, and great company. Whether you’re catching up with old friends or making new ones, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a warm meal and wonderful fellowship. Call the office: 805-644-7474 or swing by to add your name to the sign-up list at the Welcome Desk.
Ventura’s Senior Nutrition Program
The City of Ventura’s Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) is comprised of the Westside Cafe and the Home Delivered Meal Program (HDM). The program is made possible by a financial partnership between the City of Ventura, the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA), and the California Department of Aging (CDA).
The Westside Café, located at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center (550 N. Ventura Avenue), is open for congregate meals, Monday – Friday, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. All individuals aged 60 years or older are welcome to participate in Congregate meal services. A special Winter Holiday Luncheon will be held on Friday, December 20. To learn more, call 805-648-3035.
Home-Delivered Meals
Home-Delivered Meals (HDM) are available to frail, homebound seniors age 60+ and their spouses. Recipients must be unable to travel to a congregate site. To determine eligibility for the Home-Delivered Meal component, local meal providers schedule a friendly in-home visit to begin meal service, which includes an assessment of the type of meal appropriate for the participant in his/her living environment. Participants are reassessed quarterly, and along the way staff make referrals for any additional needs for nutrition-related supportive services, such as outreach, transportation, food shopping assistance, and escort to congregate nutrition sites. This program is not income based. Suggested donation is $3.00 per meal. Waitlists are common and other eligibility requirements apply.
For general information about the Senior Nutrition Program, contact the VCAAA at 805-477-7300 or [email protected].