Our Mission: 

The Downtown Senior Center aims to keep seniors active, engaged and connected with the community through recreation, education, and technology. 

Our Activities and Services:

The Downtown Senior Center offers a variety of classes, trips, and services for seniors ages 55 and up, as well as older adult classes for ages 45 and up. We offer both exercise and creative recreational courses to keep the mind and body active. We also offer day trips to museums, national parks, and cultural locations at special discounted prices. In addition, we occasionally host some special senior services that range from tax assistance to medical screenings. Our Downtown Senior Center also contains the Senior Computer Center, which offers one-on-one tech appointments, computer classes, and access to the computer lab.

The Downtown Senior Center is located at the London Nelson Community Center, a multi-generational and multi-use facility.

**Our programs follow local, state and federal COVID-19 guidance. Rules and policies are subject to change based on applicable guidance. Please contact us at 831-420-6180 for the latest adjusted offerings.** 

Other Senior Services:

Transportation: 
Lift Line has expanded their services to provide door-to-door transportation for seniors attending activities at the Downtown Senior Center in London Nelson Community Center Monday through Saturday. To be eligible, the applicant must be 60 years of age or older and live in Santa Cruz County. After the application is submitted, simply call at least 24 hours in advance to book a ride: 831-688-9663. Apply below:

LNCC Lift Line Application English    LNCC Lift Line Application Spanish

Meals on Wheels: London Nelson Dining Site: 
A nutritious lunch designed for seniors (60 years and over) is served every weekday at the London Nelson dining site. For a complete calendar of this month's meals please visit the dining site during business hours. Advance reservations are required, and there is a suggested donation of $2.50. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Transportation is available via the liftline program.
Monday-Friday, 12:00pm, by appointment only
Call 831 427-0901 one day ahead by 1:00 p.m. to reserve a lunch
Call 831 688-9663 for Lift Line Transportation Services

Project Scout: Free Tax Preparation for Seniors

Project SCOUT provides free tax assistance to seniors, individuals with a disability, low-income families and individuals in Santa Cruz County. Project SCOUT also assists with general tax questions. Project SCOUT began its operations in 1968 as an independent non-profit organization. We have a corps of volunteers who assist the community with their tax-related needs during tax season.

For information on the Project Scout operations, please visit their website or call us 831-420-6177. 

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP):

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP): Trained HICAP counselors available via appointment Monday through Friday. Unbiased free counseling of Medicare Parts A,B,C,D and Medigap supplements, long-term care insurance and claims assistance. Call 831-462-5510. FREE

Information and Referral (on pause until further notice):
A Senior Network Services counselor is available to answer questions about services relevant to seniors during the Meals on Wheels lunch hour. Free of charge. 3rd Tuesday of the month, 11:30am - 12:00pm