Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center offers free swimming for seniors
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Parents and kids play in the pools at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center in the midday heat. August 9, 2018. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center offers free swimming for seniors

Janet Shigekawa, 70, was an avid user of the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center pool as a way to exercise in her senior age. The Santa Clarita Aquatics Center is currently…

After 22 years of creating published authors, Golden Pen Writer’s Guild disbands
Judith Cassis, left, takes pictures of all of the Golden Pen Writer’s Guild members at the farewell brunch for her at Black Bear Diner on 121422. Rylee Holwager/The Signal.

After 22 years of creating published authors, Golden Pen Writer’s Guild disbands

What started as a meeting, where book coach and creative writing teacher Judith Cassis thought she was in trouble, became a 22-year-long commitment for Cassis teaching seniors that it is…

A new family
Castaic Lions Club President Lee Shapiro serves coffee to attendees during the Castaic Lions Club Thanksgiving Day Feast held at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, Bella Vida on Thursday, 112422. Dan Watson/The Signal

A new family

SCV Senior Center hosts a family Thanksgiving   On a holiday focused on spending time with family, many can feel lonely. At the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida,…

Turkeys galore for SCV seniors
Members of The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley move some of the 100 frozen turkeys the club donated to the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Tuesday to be delivered to home bound seniors for Thanksgiving, 112321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Turkeys galore for SCV seniors

The pandemic isolated many people last year – including seniors who often live alone, away from loved ones. However, this holiday season, the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita made Thanksgiving…

Senior Center releases October events lineup
Dog Frankie begs for attention as Leslie Wenke, left, and Linda Davies join 60 cars as they listen as the Doc Rock-it band performs classic 80's rock on stage during the in-your-car Valentines Day dance party held at the Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center in Santa Clarita on Saturday, 021321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Senior Center releases October events lineup

The Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has released its lineup of October events, continuing to offer outdoor entertainment seniors can attend safely. Courtyard comedy The laughs return to…

Senior Center announces February event lineup
Comedian Derrick Cameron performs at Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Saturday night as part of their "Night of Laughter Under the Stars Event". October 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Senior Center announces February event lineup

The Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center has announced its lineup of events for February, keeping with its drive-in theme of events able to be attended by seniors from…

Creative, distanced get-togethers ahead at Senior Center
Comedian Derrick Cameron performs at Bella Vida Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Saturday night as part of their "Night of Laughter Under the Stars Event". October 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Creative, distanced get-togethers ahead at Senior Center

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to force seniors in the Santa Clarita Valley to quarantine, the Bella Vida SCV Senior Center has gotten creative, giving seniors the opportunity to continue…

How illnesses are stopped from spreading in nursing homes
Nursing homes aim to keep residents safe and healthy, and in order to do so important precautions need to be taken not only by staff members, but by friends and family who visit their loved ones in nursing home facilities.

How illnesses are stopped from spreading in nursing homes

Millions of elderly and incapacitated individuals find long-term care facilities are the safest places to reside and receive both medical care and assistance with daily living requirements. Nursing homes aim…

CA to team up with restaurants for massive meal delivery program for seniors
Gov. Gavin Newsom

CA to team up with restaurants for massive meal delivery program for seniors

California will look to partner with local governments to have restaurants prepare and deliver healthy meals for seniors through a “first-of-its-kind” program, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.  Dubbed “Restaurants Deliver:…

Ways older adults can stay healthy and safe
It's important for seniors to stay active, especially during times of stress. Courtesy of Metro Creative

Ways older adults can stay healthy and safe

Life has gotten significantly harder for approximately 6 million Californians age 65 and older, as Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to urge them to stay home to protect themselves from the…

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