Argelia Jimenez, Community Program Administrator 45-700 Aladdin Street Indio, CA. 92201 Phone: 760-391-4170 Fax: 760-391-6448 seniorcenter@indio.org

While our onsite programs and activities have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still offering online opportunities to stay active and engaged. To see a complete list of our virtual programs or to access them directly, visit our FB Page. 

For Riverside County COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution:

• Visit the Riverside University Health System website to sign up for an appointment.
• Those 65 and older who need assistance making an appointment can call the Riverside County Office of Aging at 800-510-2020 or 2-1-1.

***The vaccine will be free of charge, however those who show up will be required to register prior to arrival and show proof of eligibility. Medical Insurance information will be requested.***

Special Message to ISC Members

Thank you for your patience and flexibility. We truly appreciate your encouragement and willingness to adapt as we do what we can as a community to best love our neighbors by staying home and practicing social distance. To stay connected with our members, the staff is conducting calls daily to ensure our members are cared for. We encourage our community to reach out to a friend or neighbor via phone to check on them. If you need any help or want more information about supportive services, call the Senior Center at 760-391-4170. You can also see updates on our social media accounts on Facebook and Nextdoor.

We personally wanted to reach out to you regarding our current activities related to COVID-19. Please know that the well-being of our community, staff, and the larger public is our first concern. We wanted to share a few key items:

• First and foremost, thank you. Although the Indio Senior Center is closed, our staff is still available via email and by phone.                                                       
• Senior Nutrition Program: During the Indio Senior Center's closure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Indio Senior Center Staff will be handing out healthy meals for those 60 years or older and are participants of the Senior Nutrition Program. Meals will be available for pick up Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Indio Senior Center.  On Fridays, additional meals for Saturday and Sunday will also be provided. If you are not part of the Senior Nutrition Program, you can fill out the form on site to become a participant.

• Mizell Meals on Wheels: To apply for this program, please contact the Riverside County Office on Aging at (951)867-3800
  If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Meals on Wheels client,, please advise the following important information.
  TO QUALIFY FOR MEALS ON WHEELS A PERSON MUST BE:
  • Over the age of 60
  • Live in the cities of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, White Water, or South of the I-10 in Riverside County areas to the Salton Sea
  • Permanently or temporarily homebound due to illness, isolation, or disability
  • Live alone
    

Due to the current high number of applicants, the process to qualify takes about two to three weeks to finalize. 

For more information on COVID-19, please click here.  

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