Mt. SAC Education for Older Adults

04/09/2026

We are excited to announce that classes will begin very soon at two new locations: Bassett Senior Center and Hacienda Heights Community Center! Spring classes at these sites start the week of April 20, so register now!

Bassett Senior Center (510 Vineland Ave., Bassett, CA 91746) Spring schedule:
🌱Home Gardening (CRN 44688) on Mondays, 12-1:50pm with Jennifer Pihlak
🏋️‍♀️Principles of Progressive Resistance (CRN 44686) on Wednesdays, 9am-9:50am with Shannon Clewley
🎼Music and Brain Health (CRN 44687) on Wednesdays, 12pm-1:50pm with Jinette Martinez

Hacienda Heights Community (1234 Valencia Ave., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745) Spring schedule:
💪Healthy Aging (CRN 44707) on Tuesdays, 9am-9:50am with Blanche Miranda
👨‍🎨Watercolor Painting (CRN 44685) on Thursdays, 9am-11:50am with Angelica Sanchez

Currently enrolled students can register for classes by calling our office at (909) 274-4192 or emailing us at [email protected]. New students can register by attending class and completing a registration card with the professor. We hope to see you there!

02/05/2026

Meet one of our new adjunct professors, Marianne Burch! Marianne starting teacher the Writing Your Life Story class this current winter term. Keep reading below to learn more about her:

🖋Marianne is a writer and filmmaker with a background in screenwriting, documentary storytelling, and creative workshop design. She holds an MFA in Screenwriting from Cal State Northridge and has spent years teaching writing and leading programs in community and therapeutic settings. She focuses on helping people find clarity, confidence, and personal meaning through story. Her work blends accessible instruction with supportive guidance, giving new writers a space to explore their memories and experiences in a grounded, welcoming way.

✒When taking Writing Your Life Story with Marianne, students can expect guidance that helps them reflect on the events that shaped them and turn those memories into meaningful personal stories. Each week introduces a theme, sample stories, and structured prompts that make writing approachable for both beginners and experienced writers. Her class emphasizes connection, reflection, and the joy of remembering while offering simple, practical tools to help anyone capture their life experiences on the page. Participants leave with stronger writing skills, deeper self-understanding, and a collection of stories they can share with family or continue developing on their own.

Want to take a class with Marianne? Swipe right to see which classes she is teaching in the Spring. To register, attend the first day of class to complete a registration card with the professor, or apply online at www.mtsac.edu/eoa. Call (909) 274-4192 with any questions.

02/03/2026

Introducing one of our new classes: Financial Literacy in Retirement (OAD FLIT). Obtain knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate and protect finances during retirement. Students will learn how to develop a well-rounded retirement budget that fits their individual needs.

Take this class in Spring! Space is still available:

💰Tuesdays, 9:30am - 11am
February 24 - June 9, 2026 (CRN 42362)
Walnut Senior Center (21215 La Puente Rd., Walnut, CA 91789)

💵Wednesdays, 9:30am - 11am
February 25 - June 10, 2026 (CRN 42362)
Gibson Senior Center (250 N. 3rd Ave., Upland, CA 91786)

To register, attend class to complete a registration card, or enroll online at www.mtsac.edu/eoa. Call our office at (909) 274-4192 with any questions.
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10/01/2025

We are excited to announce TWO new class locations in La Puente!

✅La Puente Community Center, 501 Glendora Ave., La Puente, CA 91744
✅La Puente Senior Center, 16001 Main St., La Puente, CA 91744

Both locations offer a variety of Education for Older Adults and Vocational Re-Entry classes, such as healthy aging, fine arts, mobile phone skills, and more. As always, our classes are tuition-free and open-entry, which means you can join a class anytime! Swipe right to see Fall class schedules at both sites.

For questions or to register, call (909) 274-4192 or email us at [email protected]. We hope you see you in class soon! 😊

09/19/2025

New Class Alert! 📢

Join our new Writing Your Life Story (OAD LS - CRN 24912) starting up this month at the San Dimas Senior/Community Center. Class will take place on Tuesdays, September 30 to December 17 at 5:30pm-7pm. Through a series of lectures, activities, and writing exercises, students will learn the necessary skills to construct and document their life stories. The course will cover topics such as timeline creation, memory recall, life purpose, and the importance of sharing stories. 🖋

Current Fall students can join this class by calling (909) 274-4192 or emailing [email protected]. New students can register by completing a registration card on the first day of class or by applying online at www.mtsac.edu/noncreditapp.

09/12/2025

Tomorrow is our 20th annual Intergenerational Art Show in partnership with City of Walnut! Come to the Walnut Senior Center (21215 La Puente Rd., Walnut, CA 91789) on Saturday, September 13 between 1:00pm and 3:00pm for the opening reception and live art auction. This year's theme is "Health and Well-Being."

Can't make it tomorrow? This exhibition, which features a variety of mediums from a diverse group of students and community members, will be on display at the Walnut Senior Center from Monday, September 15 through Friday, September 19 (8am-4:30pm).

09/09/2025

We will be at the Shadow Oak Park Open House tonight--come by to learn more about our classes!

You’re invited to the Shadow Oak Community Center Open House Tuesday, September 9, 2025 4:00pm- 6:00pm! From kids activities and fun crafts to senior programs and piano lessons, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come meet our team, check out our classes, and find out how you can be part of the fun! The Shadow Oak Community Center is located at 2121 Shadow Oak Drive. For details, contact us at (626) 965–0328.