EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY Resources

Prepare for Extreme Heat

Over the next several days, California is facing an excessive heat wave with parts of the state reaching record breaking temperatures. Older adults, children under four, people with existing medical conditions, and those without access to air conditioning are the most at risk to extreme heat and heat-related illnesses. To prepare for this heat wave, I am sharing with you a list of trusted resources to keep you and your loved ones safe, healthy, and cool during this time. Help spread the word and share these resources with your family, friends, and communities.

Click the image (to the right) to enlarge. You can download a copy of as a PDF by clicking the green button below. It can also be found at the resource section of our website.

Join us for lunch at senior centers across South Orange County (including Irvine). Monday to Friday, all month long!

Explore our Senior Center page to learn more, find the center nearest you, or explore the all new Zest in a Bowl lunch menu.

Take a peek at the September lunch menu. Not only is it heathy, made for older adults nutritional needs, designed by Age Well nutritionists', but also delicious.

We're Hiring!

Age Well is currently hiring for various positions, including full & part-time, corporate, and on-site (senior center). Explore current open roles below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Senior Center Lunch Program Manager

Irvine • Lakeview Senior Center

Manage the day-to-day duties of the Age Well lunch program at Lakeview Senior Center. We’re looking for a team member with great interpersonal skills, office skills, confidence and comfortable around people, and excellent time management capabilities. If you are looking for a fulfilling position with a lot of team spirit and interaction, we encourage you to apply. Benefits include 401(k), Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Referral Program. The full role description is found at the link below.

Transportation Program Drivers - B Class with Passenger Endorsement

Lake Forest • Driving South Orange County

Clean driving record is a must! Our drivers provide door-to-door transportation services to seniors or individuals with special needs in South Orange County. You will be responsible for providing safe procedural handling of older adults, keeping regularly scheduled pick-up times, and keep the assigned vehicle clean and fueled. COVID protocol and safety guidelines must be followed at all times.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Age Well Senior Services. It is expected that our employees demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of Age Well Senior Services. We expect our employees to work effectively, patiently and positively with our seniors, co-workers and others by being courteous, conscientious, and kind-spirited. Drivers must obey all safety and driving regulations, practice good communication with the Supervisor, and use solution-oriented methods when addressing problems.

Nonprofit Volunteer Coordinator

Lake Forest • Age Well Corporate Office

Do you have experience in a nonprofit as a volunteer coordinator or experience in a management capacity? If so, this is the role for you. You will be integral in building and developing a recruitment program and management of individual and corporate/group volunteers using multi-channels of communication. You will establish training perimeters, ensure compliances are met, encourage positive experiences of volunteers, plan our annual volunteer acknowledgment event, and follow up on volunteers’ experiences. We’re looking for a mature applicant who works well with staff and others outside our organization and will present a positive image of our company. As a personable, sincere, and compassionate individual, you must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The goal is to ensure that our organization is always staffed with the best and most reliable individuals and that they are correctly utilized to fulfill of our mission. The full role description is found at the link below.

Meals On Wheels Manager

Rancho Santa Margarita • The Bell Tower Regional Community Center

Management of daily Meals on Wheels program based in Rancho Santa Margarita. The full role description is found at the link below.

Nonprofit Volunteer Coordinator

Irvine • Lakeview Senior Center

Seeking a part-time Meals on Wheels coordinator in Irvine. Benefits include 401(k), Health Insurance, Paid Time Off. The full role description is found at the link below.

Senior Lunch Coordinator Program Assistant (Fill in coverage - flexible)

Irvine • Lakeview Senior Center

Seeking a part-time Senior Lunch Program Coordinator Assistant in Irvine. We train. This is a fill-in position that covers the Nutrition Program Manager at the Age Well Senior Center locations as needed to cover staff vacations. The coordinator is trained in all operations and will fill in with Meals-on-Wheels and or senior lunches. A flexible position that makes a direct impact in the lives of your senior neighbors. The full role description is found at the link below.

Bilingual Care Manager

San Clemente • Dorothy Visser Senior Center

This position requires Bilingual,-Spanish speaking, reading and writing proficiency. Age Well Care Management team provides care to South Orange County adults over the age of 60 who need assistance and direction in their abilities to live independently at home in a safe environment. This position requires Bilingual-Spanish: speaking, reading, and writing. This position also requires driving to clients’ houses for home visits (mileage reimbursement is included). To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily, communicating effectively with coworkers, clients, families, management and others, and deal efficiently and professionally under pressure. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The full role description is found at the link below.

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JOIN US FOR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Dorothy Visser April Events

Dorothy Visser Senior Center is the place to be in April. From daily senior lunch (in-person by reservation) to activities, social events, learning and fitness - there is something for everyone.

We also have virtual events happening daily - some you may recognize from our senior centers. These events are our way of making sure community, health & wellness is still accessible. Don't hesitate to give us a call at 949-855-8033 if you have any questions!

JOIN US FOR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Florence Sylvester Events

Florence Sylvester Senior Center is the place to be in April. From daily senior lunch (in-person by reservation) to activities, social events, learning and fitness - there is something for everyone.

We also have virtual events happening daily - some you may recognize from our senior centers. These events are our way of making sure community, health & wellness is still accessible. Don't hesitate to give us a call at 949-855-8033 if you have any questions!

PLEASE REFER TO THE CALENDAR ABOVE FOR FULL EVENT LIST

Join us all month

Below you will find some of our monthly event flyers, which let you know more about each class. Please note this done include all events listed in the calendar.

GM Funding is our latest Community Partner

Age Well is proud to partner with local companies across industries, of all sizes that are committed to strengthening the livelihood of Orange County seniors – especially as they age. Our most recent Corporate Partner and Sponsor to join us is GM Funding. We could not be more excited.

Based in San Clemente, GM Funding is a team that offers competitive low rates, personal service and specializes in reverse mortgages. They provide their clients with expertise and value along with a high level of personal service and have been supporting Orange County residents with big financial decisions for over 20 years.

Their team of financial advisors and CPAs are dedicated to helping OC create secure financial futures – we’re excited to have them join the Age Well Network!

The Power in Partnership

The work of Age Well is made possible by the support of corporate partners, member organizations, and donors.

Florence Sylvester Senior Center February Events

Florence Sylvester Senior Center is the place to be in February. From daily senior lunch (in-person by reservation) to activities, social events, learning and fitness – there is something for everyone.

We also have virtual events happening daily – some you may recognize from our senior centers. These events are our way of making sure health & wellness is still accessible, even if we cannot meet in person (just yet). Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 949-855-8033 if you have any questions!

Please visit our events page to explore weekly events, not listed below!

PLEASE REFER TO THE CALENDAR ABOVE FOR FULL EVENT LIST

Join us all month

Below you will find some of our monthly event flyers, which let you know more about each class. Please note this done include all events listed in the calendar.

New Year. New Look. Same Age Well.

We’re excited to unveil to you our new logo, tagline and a new website as part of an extensive rebranding initiative! Over the past several months, we’ve been working hard to update our brand to better reflect our values, services, and the evolution of our organizations mission since its founding in 1975.

As of today, Age Well Senior Services is now officially Age Well, Orange County’s partner in aging. We look forward to continuing to support Orange County seniors with our new name and look. Over the next few months, you’ll start to see us updating our branding across all our services and programs.

2022 Age Well | Orange County's partner in aging ®

november 2021 newsletter

Florence Sylvester Newsletter

The amazing team at Florence Sylvester Senior Center has been working tirelessly to reopen. We have a newly painted interior and some other beautiful upgrades at the center. We are thrilled to be bringing back our Congregate Lunch program on December 1st and our Grab and Go table that has served us well over the last 15 months, will be retired. Please call ahead a minimum of 3 days before you would like to dine with us to reserve your spot. You are welcome to make reservations up to one month early. Menus are available at the front desk and in this newsletter

Additionally, Tai Chi and Qi-Gong and Balance classes will be held in-person in December. The highly requested Dr. Trinh, of Memorial Care, will be resuming his health lecture series in December. Becky Lomaka will be conducting a workshop on positive strategies on dealing with grief over the holidays. Our friends at Regal Medical Group are sponsoring an “Ask the Doc” event. Please check out the calendar for dates and times and call the center to re-serve a seat.

As we look into the New Year and plan for a return to normalcy, we have many fun activities on the horizon. This is the perfect time to register for Emeritus Institute classes that we will be hosting with our partners Saddleback and Irvine Valley Colleges. We will also be offering an 8-week meditation workshop with Dr. Ryan Seay.

We are thrilled to be welcoming you back!

Aimée Roberts, Director Florence Sylvester Senior Center

Join us for in-person lunch at centers across orange county

Daily Senior Lunch

JOIN US AT YOUR SENIOR CENTER OF CHOICE STARTING DECEMBER 1, 2021.

Senior Center Lunch program is back starting December 1, 2021. Having been converted to a grab-and-go program since March 2020, we are reopening for in-person lunch. To join us in person, please call your senior center of choice to make a reservation. Center phone numbers are found below. We can't wait to see you.

Senior Center Information

For additional questions please contact your senior center of choice by phone. See their phone numbers below. Lunch hours will be posted soon. Due to COVID-19 precautions, in-person lunch is by reservation only. To make a reservation, call the number of your center (found below).

Florence Sylvester Senior Center – Laguna Hills

Contact: (949) 380-0155

Sea Country – Laguna Niguel

Contact: 949-362-2807

Contact: 949-600-5496

Dana Point Senior Center

Contact: (949) 496 – 4252

Susi Q – Laguna Beach

Contact: (949) 715 – 5462

Grab & Go Pick-Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Rancho Santa Margarita Bell Tower

Contact: 949-709-7592

San Juan Capistrano Senior Center

Contact: (949) 443 – 6383

Norman P. Murray – Mission Viejo

Contact: (949)470–3063

Oasis – Newport Beach + CDM

Contact: 949-718–1820

Dorothy Visser – San Clemente

Contact: (949) 498-3322

Dr. Marilyn Ditty

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend, colleague and founder of Age Well Senior Services, Inc., Dr. Marilyn Ditty. Dr. Ditty made an indelible mark on who we are today as an organization, and we vow to continue her legacy of serving and enriching the lives of seniors in our community while providing outstanding stewardship to benefit the cause of the organization she created. Another hallmark of her leadership was to build great and deep guiding principles. These will remain in place, as our vision to build services for older adults in continues.

On October 31, 2021, Dr. Marilyn Ditty, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Teacher and Friend passed away peacefully at the age of 81. Marilyn was an amazing woman who has made an impact on countless lives. In the late 1970’s Marilyn received her master’s degree from the University of San Diego when the aging field was in its pioneering stage and then pursued post- graduate studies at the University of Southern California, School of Gerontology. She then continued her journey of education by receiving her Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of La Verne. She went on to serve on various advisory boards and as an associate professor.

Marilyn is extensively known for her distinguished work in the field of gerontology and dedicated her career to educate and advocate for older adults on the local, state, federal and international level. Most importantly, was the founder emeritus of Age Well Senior Services, Inc. and served as its CEO for over 40 years. Her work paved the way for Senior Services in Orange County, CA. as her devotion to improve the welfare of older adults established community- based care for the aging community. Among her many accolades, she received the coveted SAGE Award (Senior Achievement and General Excellence) from the Senior Housing Council and honored at a nationwide tribute to caregivers by Marriot Senior Living Services. She is best known for establishing an excellent model for community-based care for seniors which has served over 85,000 older adults in Orange County.

Marilyn was the most determined, passionate, generous and visionary woman many of us will ever know. She taught us respect, courage, commitment and perseverance. Each person she touched now carries her great influence and inspiration, and all that knew Dr. Ditty will miss her dearly. She will always be loved and appreciated by all. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Ditty family.

Announcement

Prepare for Extreme Heat

Join us for lunch at senior centers across South Orange County (including Irvine). Monday to Friday, all month long!

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We're Hiring!

Irvine • Lakeview Senior Center

Lake Forest • Driving South Orange County

Lake Forest • Age Well Corporate Office

Rancho Santa Margarita • The Bell Tower Regional Community Center

Irvine • Lakeview Senior Center

Irvine • Lakeview Senior Center

San Clemente • Dorothy Visser Senior Center

Make a local impact

Dorothy Visser Senior Center is the place to be in April. From daily senior lunch (in-person by reservation) to activities, social events, learning and fitness - there is something for everyone.

We also have virtual events happening daily - some you may recognize from our senior centers. These events are our way of making sure community, health & wellness is still accessible. Don't hesitate to give us a call at 949-855-8033 if you have any questions!

We have gone paperless! Sign up if you would like to receive the monthly Florence Sylvester newsletter by email

Florence Sylvester Senior Center is the place to be in April. From daily senior lunch (in-person by reservation) to activities, social events, learning and fitness - there is something for everyone.

We also have virtual events happening daily - some you may recognize from our senior centers. These events are our way of making sure community, health & wellness is still accessible. Don't hesitate to give us a call at 949-855-8033 if you have any questions!

Join us all month

Below you will find some of our monthly event flyers, which let you know more about each class. Please note this done include all events listed in the calendar.

We have gone paperless! Sign up if you would like to receive the monthly Florence Sylvester newsletter by email

The Power in Partnership

Florence Sylvester Senior Center February Events

Join us all month

Below you will find some of our monthly event flyers, which let you know more about each class. Please note this done include all events listed in the calendar.

We have gone paperless! Sign up if you would like to receive the monthly Florence Sylvester newsletter by email

Florence Sylvester Newsletter

We have gone paperless! Sign up if you would like to receive the monthly Florence Sylvester newsletter by email

Daily Senior Lunch

JOIN US AT YOUR SENIOR CENTER OF CHOICE STARTING DECEMBER 1, 2021.

Senior Center Information

Florence Sylvester Senior Center – Laguna Hills

Contact: (949) 380-0155

Sea Country – Laguna Niguel

Contact: 949-362-2807

Contact: 949-600-5496

Dana Point Senior Center

Contact: (949) 496 – 4252

Susi Q – Laguna Beach

Contact: (949) 715 – 5462

Grab & Go Pick-Up Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Rancho Santa Margarita Bell Tower

Contact: 949-709-7592

San Juan Capistrano Senior Center

Contact: (949) 443 – 6383

Norman P. Murray – Mission Viejo

Contact: (949)470–3063

Oasis – Newport Beach + CDM

Contact: 949-718–1820

Dorothy Visser – San Clemente

Contact: (949) 498-3322

Dr. Marilyn Ditty

The Ditty family will be honoring Dr. Marilyn Ditty and holding a Celebration of Life in her memory during the 2022 year.

Grab & Go Pick-Up
Monday, Wednesday, Friday