Welcome to the ISC

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

The Indio Senior Center provides a place where people, 50 years plus, can leisurely socialize, make new friends, share their skills and ideas, learn new things, and gather information. It is dedicated to enhance and dignify the quality of the lives of our culturally diverse aging population.

SENIOR CENTER WINTER CARE PACKAGE GIVEAWAY

The ISC is collecting blankets, socks, gloves, scarves, and beanies to distribute to seniors most vulnerable in our community. The cold winter months can make things difficult for aging adults, and a simple act of providing a blanket gives them not only the physical warmth but also that warm feeling inside that the community cares about them.

 In our efforts to bring the community closer, we are extending an invitation to all organizations, businesses, agencies, and community members in the Coachella Valley to help us reach our goal of providing  500 care packages. You can take part in our Winter Care Package Giveaway by dropping off donations at the Indio Senior Center between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Collecting donations now through Friday, December 4 at noon. You can also contribute by raising awareness through all your social media platforms and encouraging others to come in and donate.

If you would like to be a part of this giveaway, please email us at seniorcenter@indio.org to arrange a drop off a donation box at your site. You can also reach us by phone at (760)391-4170.

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.  

Membership 

Before filling out the membership form, please read the statement below. Click on the link below to start the membership process. Once the form is filled out, click on the button that says "Submit." Please keep in mind, once the form is submitted, you will need to come in to sign your form, make a payment, and show proof of residence to activate your membership. (Proof of residence is required for Indio residents only.)

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