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Adults 50+: Social Engagement

Find opportunities to volunteer, join social groups, and attend classes and workshops.  All activities and services are personally recommended by the Sequoia Healthcare District for District residents. Most activities and services are free and low-cost.  To get started, choose a category below.

Community Activity Centers 

Menlo Park Senior Center

Menlo Park Senior Center offers health, recreational, nutritional and educational programs, as well as cultural events and social services for older adults.

Peninsula Community Center, Redwood City

PCC offers fitness classes and activities for adults, youth and families.

Rosener House, Adult Day Services Center

A positive, caring environment with uplifting activities for older adults who are facing challenges and their family caregivers. 

Sequoia YMCA

The YMCA offers a variety of activities for families and individuals of all ages in a supportive community setting.

Peninsula Family YMCA

The YMCA offers a variety of activities for families and individuals of all ages in a supportive community setting.

Redwood City Library Schaberg Branch

Enjoy good reads, social events, classes, and volunteer opportunities at the Redwood City Library Schaberg Branch.

North Fair Oaks Library

Learn about ESL class opportunities, citizenship resources, storytimes, and free healthy after-school meals at the North Fair Oaks Library.

Redwood City Public Library Downtown

Enjoy good reads, social events, classes, and volunteer opportunities at the Redwood City Main Library Downtown.

San Mateo Hillsdale Branch Library

Enjoy good reads, social events, classes, and volunteer opportunities at the San Mateo Hillsdale Branch Libary.

San Mateo Marina Branch Library

Enjoy good reads, social events, classes, and volunteer opportunities at the San Mateo Marina Branch Library.

Woodside Library

Enjoy good reads, social events, classes, and volunteer opportunities at the Woodside Library.

San Mateo Public Library

Enjoy good reads, social events, classes, and volunteer opportunities at the San Mateo Library.

Classes, Workshops & Trainings 

Emergency Preparedness Classes, Redwood City Fire Department

FREE class that covers the basics of what to do before, during, and after a major emergency.

Senior Planet

Technology Classes & Volunteer Opportunities for Adults 60+

Peninsula Camera Club

Join a group of photographers of all ages and ability levels to improve your skills and share your talents!

The Riekes Center

Athletic and fitness programs, creative arts, nature immersions and outdoor activities, and volunteering opportunities for kids, teens, adults, seniors, military veterans, and people of all abilities.

Menlo Park Senior Center

Menlo Park Senior Center offers health, recreational, nutritional and educational programs, as well as cultural events and social services for older adults.

Yoga and Meditation Classes, Woodside

Enjoy meditation and yoga classes at the Town of Woodside.

Aquatics and Swim Lessons, Belmont

Make a splash with Belmont aquatics and swim classes!

Music and Singing Classes, Redwood City

Find a variety of music and singing classes and groups for all ages through the Redwood City Parks and Recreation Department.

Foreign Language Classes, Redwood City

Redwood City offers foreign language classes for kids and adults, including “French the Fun Way.”

Enrichment Classes, Redwood City

Redwood City offers a variety of enrichment classes and programs for a variety of ages.

Dance Classes, Redwood City

Join in on a variety of dance classes for all ages provided by Redwood City Parks and Recreation.

Culinary Classes and DIY Cooking, Redwood City

Cooking classes and baking challenges in Redwood City for all ages.

Social Groups & Clubs 

Garden Club, Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center

Help grow and enjoy delicious vegetables

Peninsula Camera Club

Join a group of photographers of all ages and ability levels to improve your skills and share your talents!

Sons in Retirement, Redwood City & San Mateo

Make friends for life by joining a fun group of retired men.

Memory Café, Seniors at Home

Activities and support for Individuals with memory loss and their loved ones.

Death Café

Death Café is a free, supportive place to share thoughts, ideas, concerns, and experiences about death.

Palo Alto Rotary Club

Join a club of volunteers who create positive, lasting change in our community and around the world.

San Mateo Rotary Club

Join a club of volunteers who create positive, lasting change in our community and around the world.

Woodside/Portola Valley Rotary Club

Join a club of volunteers who create positive, lasting change in our community and around the world.

Rotary Club of San Carlos

Creates positive, lasting change in our community by bringing together active and retired business professional volunteers.

Rotary Club of Redwood City

Join a club of volunteers who create positive, lasting change in our community and around the world.

Kainos Home & Training Center

Social activities, recreation, housing, and job assistance for adults with disabilities.

Foster City Rotary Club

Join a fun group committed to community and international service.

Volunteer Opportunities 

Senior Planet

Technology Classes & Volunteer Opportunities for Adults 60+

Volunteer for Peninsula Jewish Community Center

Assist with programs that benefit community members of all ages.

Volunteer for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

Volunteer for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and make sure everyone in our community has nutritious food to thrive.

Palo Alto Rotary Club

Join a club of volunteers who create positive, lasting change in our community and around the world.

San Mateo Rotary Club

Join a club of volunteers who create positive, lasting change in our community and around the world.

Woodside/Portola Valley Rotary Club

Join a club of volunteers who create positive, lasting change in our community and around the world.

Rotary Club of San Carlos

Creates positive, lasting change in our community by bringing together active and retired business professional volunteers.

Rotary Club of Redwood City

Join a club of volunteers who create positive, lasting change in our community and around the world.

Volunteer for CASA of San Mateo County

CASA pairs foster children with community volunteers who provide one-on-one support, mentoring and advocacy in the courtroom and beyond. 

Foster City Rotary Club

Join a fun group committed to community and international service.

Volunteer for Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula

Every day people like you break away from their daily routines to spend time with our community’s youth.

Volunteer Homework Tutor, Belle Haven Library Homework Center

Become a volunteer homework tutor for k-12 students.