Seniors in most parts of the country often struggle to connect with others or engage in life during the colder months—but not here in Whittier. In fact, local seniors have the opposite problem: There’s so much to do all winter long that it’s hard to choose.
Fortunately, Whittier has a number of resources to help your loved one narrow down their list of options so they don’t get overwhelmed. Here are a few of our favorites winter activities for seniors in Whittier.
How to Find Winter Activities for Seniors to Enjoy
From community activities and day trips to islands of calm amid the city noise, Whittier has plenty of resources to help seniors find peace of mind.
- Help Them Stay Engaged
In most parts of the country, the pace of life slows down during the colder months—but Whittier isn’t like most parts of the country. With all sorts of events and activities continuing nonstop through our famously balmy winters, there are so many options that it can be hard to choose one.
One great place to start is the Whittier Parks and Recreation Senior Newsletter. This monthly notice gives you a good shortlist of upcoming activities all happening at or around Whittier’s two senior centers. You’ll find upcoming events like the Valentine’s Day Sweethearts Dance or the Lunar New Year celebration. The newsletter also lists a variety of senior movement and art classes, and even information on how to participate in our local senior softball league.
With so many options available in a convenient location, your loved one is sure to find an activity they’re interested in at Whittier’s senior centers. It’s a great opportunity to connect with people and make friends while engaging in something they enjoy.
- Send Them On an Adventure
If your loved one is the adventurous sort, they’re in luck: Whittier Parks and Recreation also hosts monthly day trips for seniors to a variety of fun and interesting destinations like the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, where your loved one can learn all about the area’s unique Mexican-descended community.
These day trips are very popular, and tickets are limited, so make sure to get your loved one a ticket as early as possible. Members of the Senior Center can register a day earlier than everybody else and receive a small discount.
- Find Them a Little Zen
While the constant activity of Whittier can be exciting, it can occasionally be a little too much for people of any age. Everyone needs a little peace and quiet from time to time, but living here can make it feel like you can do anything except stop and take a break.
That goes double for seniors, who can sometimes get overwhelmed by the relentless pace of life here. When your loved one needs to pause and catch their breath, there’s no better place to go than Zen’s Tea House. The master blenders there will help them find the right tea for their taste and mood and walk them through the calming ritual of brewing and drinking it. Combined with the quiet, contemplative ambience, it’s the perfect way to help older people find some relaxation and peace of mind.
Get Them Some Day-to-Day Help
Whittier has plenty for seniors to do—almost too much, in fact. Luckily, our local community in Whittier has a variety of resources that can help your loved one find a little peace amongst the chaos and narrow down their decision to the most interesting options.
If a senior in your life needs a little help engaging in events and activities, FirstLight Home Care of Whittier is here for them. Our caregivers won’t just help them bathe, dress and get out the door; they’ll offer transportation and whatever support your loved one needs to participate in their activities.
Want to see how our caregivers can help your loved one? Contact us today.
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