The City of Irvine is pleased to welcome a delegation of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, team staff and delegation liaisons from Korea.
Come out and show your support as the athletes march in a celebration parade on Wednesday at the Irvine Spectrum Center beginning in front of the Edwards 21 Theater.
Nutritious meals delivered to qualifying homebound Irvine senior residents each week. Available on a donation basis; no qualifying senior is turned away due to inability to donate. Specifically created by our registered dietitian to meet the nutritional needs of older adults, each delivery consists of three meals. Daily Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday–Friday.
- A hot ready-to-eat meal
- A nutritious frozen meal to heat for dinner
- A breakfast meal to be eaten the following morning
Who Qualifies
Support groups are designed to help you deal with physical, emotional, and/or care-giving demands that may overtax your coping abilities. The following groups offer an opportunity to share ideas and receive support from others. For more information, call Call 949-724-6926. To download a complete listing of Support Groups, CLICK HERE.
A variety of free consulting programs are available for older adults. Meet one-on-one with trained professionals. Appointments are required. To make an appointment or for more information, call the Keen Center for Senior Resources at 949-724-6926.
Ask a Nurse
One-on-one consultations with a community nurse to address health concerns, collaborate on better care planning, and continued education to help you take better care of yourself. Appointment required.
2nd Tuesdays, 9:30–11:45 a.m.
Lakeview Senior Center
Home and office visits are available to assist Irvine senior residents in connecting to local resources and services. Care Managers provide assessments and care plan recommendations to help seniors remain safely at home or to make a successful transition to a higher level of care.
Services include:
The City of Irvine's Keen Center for Senior Resources offers support and assistance to help seniors and their families cope with the physical, emotional and practical challenges of aging. The Keen Center – named after Al and Dorothy Keen, lifelong City residents and dedicated volunteers – is the community's destination for up-to-date senior resources and information. It hosts an exceptional team of bilingual volunteers and staff who can answer questions and provide referrals.
Help older adults have access to medical care by taking them to and from non-emergency appointments.
For more information, contact volunteer@cityofirvine.org or 949-724-6923.
Help support the wide variety of programs and services offered to the older adult community.
CHAMPION (Community Helpers Assisting Mature Persons in Our Neighborhood)
Become a CHAMPION. This unique volunteer opportunity helps meet the needs of isolated older adults by matching them with the interests of a friendly visiting volunteer.
Help ensure older adults are getting a balanced meal and social interaction by volunteering in the daily Nutrition program located at Lakeview Senior Center.
Dishwasher
Help City staff and Nutrition volunteers with providing meals to older adults by cleaning prep areas, equipment, and dishes using the commercial dish-washing machine.