Programs and Services offered at Ramona Senior Center
All of the programs provide a context for making friends, an essential element in maintaining health and independence. Strong networks and a social system are key elements to breaking through isolation. Generating connections prolongs independent living and well-being.
Meal on Wheels
Our Ramona Meals on Wheels delivery program is for seniors 60 and over, who qualify under the county guidelines with the appropriate ADLs. (Activity of Daily Living). The suggested contribution is $5.00 a meal. We currently serve 9 different zip codes. We deliver to Ramona, Julian, Santa Ysabel, Pala, Palomar, Pauma/ La Jolla Indian reservation, Ranchita, Valley Center, Warner Springs/Sunshine Summit, Los Coyotes.
Nutrition Services
Our congregate nutrition services include a lunch program on site for seniors 60 and older, with a suggested contribution of $5.00 a meal. We also offer some information and some referrals to seniors in need. The Senior Center has a distribution of surplus bread and other baked goods once a week. We operate on suggested contributions only and no senior will be denied a meal for inability to make a contribution!
Health & Education
Health & Education services include flu shot clinics yearly. We conduct health and nutrition information presentations and other topics as they become available, as well as speakers to give information about pre planning for your future care. We also have a low impact Chair Yoga group lead by an instructor.
Transportation
Transportation is provided for those seniors 60 and older, who live in the local Ramona area, and desire to come to our center for lunch. There is a suggested contribution of $1.00 each way.
