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City Manager's Office
Council On Aging
(805) 583-6363

Mission Statement

Council On Aging Executive Board 2020The mission of the Simi Valley Council On Aging is to identify and serve the needs of Simi Valley seniors through the advocacy, development, support, funding and implementation of programs, events and services that provide seniors with maximum independence, safety, security, health and quality of life. (Adopted June 13, 2022)

Meetings 

COA meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. The COA will not hold meetings in July and August. Seniors are encouraged to attend and provide input.

COA By-laws 

Help the COA Support Senior Programs and Services

Council On Aging Chair Facilitating A MeetingFor information about how you can help support senior programs and services, please call the Senior Center at (805) 583-6363 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If you would like to volunteer, please read our Senior Center volunteer page and fill out the Volunteer Application.

Volunteer of the Year Award Nominations Sought

The Wayne Templeton Volunteer of the Year Award is given annually to an outstanding volunteer who has given service to the Simi Valley Senior Center in the current calendar year. To nominate an eligible candidate, complete the nomination form online, or visit the Simi Valley Senior Center to complete your nomination form in person. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, November 15, 2024. For questions, call the Senior Center at (805) 583-6363. 

Council On Aging Executive Board Member Recruitment

The Council On Aging (COA) is looking for eligible seniors (60+ who reside in Simi Valley) to serve on the Executive Board. The mission of the Simi Valley Council On Aging, an advisory body elected by senior citizens and appointed by the Simi Valley City Council, is to identify and serve the needs of Simi Valley seniors through the advocacy, development, support, funding and implementation of programs, events and services that provide seniors with maximum independence, safety, security, health and quality of life. Whether your expertise is in the area of finance, conducting fundraisers, correspondence, or taking minutes at the meetings, the COA encourages anyone who is interested in making a difference to apply! Fill out the COA Executive Board Application or call (805) 583-6363. Completed applications must be submitted no later than Friday, November 15, 2024, to be considered.

Contact

Simi Valley Senior Center
3900 Avenida Simi
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 583-6363

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Calendar

Senior Center Wellness and Information Expo

The Simi Valley Council On Aging is hosting their annual Wellness and Information Expo at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, on Wednesday, September 8th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Wellness and Information Expo will feature over 50 vendors and agencies that specialize in providing resources for seniors. Information will be provided on health and social services, legal assistance, long-term care, housing, adult education, and resources to help seniors age both actively and gracefully.

Several health screenings and services will be available to attendees at no charge on a first- come first-served basis. Echo Tech Imaging will be offering carotid artery screenings; Buena Vista Hospice and Anthem Blue Cross will be providing complimentary chair massages; Alta California Medical Group will be conducting heel bone scans; Harmony Hearing will be offering hearing exams; Dr. Josie Dovidio, DDS will be providing oral cancer screenings; and, Simi Valley Hospital will be offering glucose testing. In addition, various instructors who teach exercise classes at the Senior Center will be conducting condensed versions of their classes in the fitness room throughout the day.

Admission is free. The Council On Aging encourages all seniors to attend the 2010 Wellness and Information Expo and to help promote the event to other seniors. For more information call the Senior Center at (805) 583-6363.

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