Dorothy Visser Senior Center
Discover meals, activities, and wellness programs for San Clemente seniors at Dorothy Visser Senior Center. Open to adults 60+ and local volunteers through Age Well.
- 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente
- Call to Reserve Lunch Café (949) 498-3322
What We Offer
- Meals on Wheels
- Weekday Lunch Café
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Weekly, Month, & One-Time Classes
- Special Events & Entertainment
- Aging Resources & Guidance
Age Well Dorothy Visser
- 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente
- Call to Reserve Lunch Café (949) 498-3322
- Join us on Weekdays, Monday - Friday.
Lunch Café at Age Well Dorothy Visser
Join us for a fresh, nutritious lunch and great company at Age Well Dorothy Visser Senior Center. Age Well’s Lunch Café offers healthy weekday meals in a welcoming space where seniors can connect and enjoy time together.
Locations Include: Florence Sylvester Senior Center, Dorothy Visser Senior Center, San Juan Capistrano Senior Center, The Bell Tower Regional Center, Dana Point Senior Center, Norman P. Murray Senior Center, Sea Country Senior Center, and Susi Q Senior Center.
What to Expect:
- Lunch served weekdays at 11:45 am
- Balanced meals prepared to support senior health
- Fresh, rotating monthly menu
- Welcoming staff and a community-centered atmosphere
- Friendly dining environment with new faces and familiar friends
Preview This Month’s Featured Meals
- Roasted Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, pumpkin pie
- Creamy Lemon Chicken, sautéed peas and carrots, wheat roll, orange
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Mediterranean salad, pound cake
- Chicken Pot Pie, tomato basil soup, cantaloupe
Holiday Giving Campaign: Change a Life This December
Your support makes an immediate impact. Every gift helps provide nourishing meals, meaningful connections, and extra holiday cheer for seniors right here in our community. This season, join us in making a difference, one meal, one card, one visit at a time.
- Adopt a Senior for Christmas: $25 provides a holiday meal and a personal note
- Donate to Meals: Support daily lunches and home-delivered meals for local seniors
- Sponsor a Holiday Event: Help fund celebrations, music, and activities that bring people together
- Volunteer: Deliver meals, host activities, or lend a hand at your nearest center
Events at Dorothy Visser
117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente
From wellness to fun, Dorothy Visser offers a full calendar of daily lunches, movement classes, and social events to keep you active and connected. Join us at Dorothy Visser all month long for nutritious lunches, active mornings, and engaging programs.
Highlights This Month:
- Daily Lunch: served weekdays at 11:45 AM
- Wellness: Yoga, Chair Yoga, Strength & Flexibility, PEP4U, Transitions
- Games & Social: Mah Jong, Bingo, Bridge, Hand & Foot, Card Games, Mexican Train, Friday Music/Lunch
- Creative Clubs: Crafts, Flower Arranging, Cookie Exchange, Fresh Food Mondays
- Support & Education: HICCAP, Caregiver Support, VA Social, MemorialCare, Hoag, Alzheimer’s Support
- Special Events: Blood Pressure Checks (Dec 8), Flower Arranging (Dec 9), Cookie Exchange (Dec 11), Hoag Speaker (Dec 18), New Year's Lunch (Dec 31)
Dorothy Visser Newsletter: December
Age Well Dorothy Visser Senior Center
- 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA
- Open Monday to Friday • 8:00 am 4:00 pm
- RSVP to lunch, events, or inquire call 949-498-3322
Dorothy Visser Senior Center Newsletter: December 2025
Holiday Flower Arranging Workshop
Design and create beautiful holiday centerpieces, materials provided, all are welcome!
- Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9, 1:00–2:00 PM
- RSVP: Call 949-498-3322
Cookie Exchange
Bring two dozen cookies to share and join Diana from Live Well for a holiday cookie exchange.
- Date & Time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:15 AM
- RSVP: Sign up at the front desk (space is limited)
Carols & Cookies Lunch
Enjoy a holiday lunch, music by Doug Houston, and a delicious array of cookies.
- Date & Time: Friday, December 12, during lunch
- RSVP: 949-498-3322
Holiday Gift Wrapping Party
Bring your gifts for free wrapping, enjoy coffee and cookies, and get in the holiday spirit with Humana.
- Date & Time: Monday, December 15, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Details: Provided by Ken Samantha from Humana Healthcare
- RSVP: Call 949-498-3322 to reserve your seat
Holiday Luncheon
Join us for a festive lunch with music, treats, fun, and our annual ugly sweater contest!
- Date & Time: Friday, December 19, 12:00–1:00 PM
- RSVP: Call 949-498-3322 to reserve your seat
New Year Celebration Luncheon
Ring in 2026 with friends! Enjoy lunch, music, dancing, and sparkling cider at our New Year’s party!
- Date & Time: Wednesday, December 31, 12:00–1:00 PM
- Details: 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente
- RSVP: Call 949-498-3322 to reserve your seat
Join us all month long
Monthly Highlights at Dorothy Visser Senior Center
Age Well Meals on Wheels
Healthy, ready-to-eat meals delivered Monday through Friday.
Age Well Meals on Wheels provides three nutritious meals each weekday to older adults who are homebound or unable to prepare meals on their own. Deliveries also include a wellness check from a friendly volunteer and meals designed by a registered dietitian to support daily health and nutrition. Age Well Meals on Wheels provides three nutritious meals delivered daily to homebound seniors with a friendly smile and a wellness check. This essential program ensures that older adults who are unable to shop or prepare meals on their own receive the nutrition and support they need to maintain their health and independence.
Each Delivery Includes:
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner carefully prepared to meet senior nutritional needs
- A friendly visit from a dedicated volunteer who brings warmth and conversation
- A wellness check to ensure seniors are safe and well
If you or a loved one is 60+ and homebound, you may qualify for Meals on Wheels. To learn more and apply, visit our Meals on Wheels page, or all 949-761-1162
What You’ll Receive Each Weekday
- A ready-to-eat breakfast to start the next morning with ease
- A hot, balanced lunch with lean protein, grains, & vegetables
- A chilled or frozen dinner you can heat when convenient
- Milk, juice, or fruit to round out each meal
- Nutritious portions designed to support healthy aging
A Look at This Month’s Menu
- Salisbury Steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, beets, wheat roll
- Roast Turke, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans
- Swedish Meatballs over noodles, mixed vegetables, peas
- Chicken Parmesan, spaghetti, broccoli, carrot raisin salad
- Beef Burgundy over noodles, green beans, carrots
Do You or a Loved One Need Meals on Wheels?
If you or someone you know is 60 or older and homebound, you may qualify for daily home-delivered meals. To learn more and apply, visit our Meals on Wheels page
Volunteer at Dorothy Visser
Our volunteers are at the core of Age Well Senior Services, and we are incredibly grateful to be part of such a generous, dedicated, thoughtful community.
To meet the growing need of homebound seniors, we are extending our meal services from 3 days to 5. We need your help to deliver meals to Irvine seniors will otherwise go without food. Fill out the application below.
Sign up to volunteer with our various programs below. Deliver Meals on Wheels, serve lunch or help organize community initiatives at Dorothy Visser Senior Center.
Programs you can be part of
- Deliver Meals on Wheels
- Become a Friendly Visitor
- Join the Hand N' Hand Program
- Serve Lunch Café
- Senior Center Support
- Special Events
- Admin Office Work
Where:
- 117 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA
- Open Monday to Friday • 8:00 am 4:00 pm
- RSVP to inquire call 949-498-3322
Age Well Named Nonprofit of the Year 2024 by CalNonprofits
Age Well is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Diane Dixon for the 72nd Assembly District. This recognition, awarded by CalNonprofits, highlights our unwavering commitment to serving the senior community in Orange County. We are honored to be among over a hundred exceptional nonprofits recognized by state legislators for our significant impact, innovation, and dedication to our mission.
