The mission of the City of Ventura’s Senior Services Section is to provide mature adults with recreational, social, educational and leisure activities that will help them continue living a healthy, active and independent lifestyle.
Our intent is to treat each individual with respect, dignity and kindness to insure the highest quality of service.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.
Code of Ethics for Senior Services
Respect the privacy of the individual being
served.
All information gained from the customer or the customer’s records
are strictly confidential.
Each customer is treated with respect as an individual and a person of
worth.
Senior Services Overview and Staff
Ventura Senior Services, Programs and Centers provide special classes,
events, excursions far and near, a computer lab and a variety of health
and fitness programs, social services programs, recreation and leisure
activities, educational programming and special events for adults 50 and
over. In addition, there are many volunteer opportunities available.
Senior Services also has many programs located throughout the community at collaborative sites. If you are new to the area or have just turned 50, please call to explore what is available to you.
Staff and Contact Information
Social Services Manager
Peter Brown, 658-4707, pbrown@ci.ventura.ca.us
Directs programs, activities and staffing of Senior Services programs
including Community Service granting; responsible for program direction;
staff to Ventura Senior Coordinating Council; responsible for grantwriting
and fundraising for programs.
Senior Services Supervisor
Bonnie Wiley, 654-7745, bwiley@ci.ventura.ca.us
Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St., Ventura, CA 93001
Supervises senior centers and satellite sites throughout Ventura, programs,
activities and staffing of Senior Services programs, supervises staff
of 16; responsible for program development.
Coordinator of Ventura Avenue
Adult Center
Kathryn Torres, 648-3035, ktorres@cityofventura.net
Ventura Avenue Adult Center, 550 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, CA
Responsible for the day to day activity at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center, supervises
staff, coordinates programs and activities including the Senior Nutrition lunch
program and computer lab classes.
Coordinator of Senior Recreation Center
Doug Reed, 648-2829, dreed@cityofventura.net
Senior Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA 93001
Responsible for the day to day activity at the Ventura Senior Recreation Center,
supervises staff, coordinates programs and activities including our extensive
travel programs including Adult Excursions, Out & About Trips and Curb to
Curb outings, Spanish and painting classes and special events.
Staying In Touch
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please send us an
email by clicking here and
include your full name, address, home and work number, and your email
address or call 654-7745.
Facilities
Senior Recreation Center
420 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, CA 93001 - 648-2829
Ventura Avenue Adult Center
550 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, CA 648-3035
Other City of Ventura Senior
Programs and/or classes are available at the following locations:
Barranca Vista Center
7050 Ralston St., Ventura, CA 93003
Cypress Point Place
1200 Cypress Point Lane, Ventura, CA 93003
E.P. Foster Library
651 E. Main Street,Ventura, CA - 648-2715
Pacific View Mall
3301 East Main St., Ventura, CA 93003
TowneHouse
Telephone St., Ventura, CA 93003
Ventura College
4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA - 654-6459
YMCA
3760 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 642-2131
Rentals
To rent the Ventura Avenue Adult Center, please call 648-3035 for more
information and to make an appointment to talk with the director.
To rent the Senior Recreation Center, please call 648-2829, for more information and to make an appointment to talk with the director.