Social Programs
Artesia Senior Club
Meetings are on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and include bingo, poetry, reading, music, folk songs, cultural programs, guest speakers, potlucks, and excursions.
Birthday & Anniversary Parties
Seniors' birthdays and anniversary parties are held by the
three Senior groups that meet at the Albert O. Little Community
Center:
- Artesia Seniors
- Artesia Senior Citizen Group
- Portuguese Social Hour
Birthdays are celebrated on the first Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Seniors enjoy music and share in pot-luck
snacks.
Holiday Luncheons & Celebrations
The City of Artesia hosts 3 holiday luncheons for Seniors (60 years of age or older) annually, as follows:
- Christmas
- Easter
- Thanksgiving
Holiday luncheons require advance registration. No phone
registrations are permitted. Luncheons are free to Artesia residents with a required
proof of residency. A $4 fee is applicable to
non-residents. Doors open at 10 a.m., and luncheon tickets must be
presented at the door for admission.
Senior Bingo
Bingo cards are $0.25 per card. Prizes are groceries.
Meetings are on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Senior Excursions
Seniors are encouraged to join in fun and exciting low cost excursions to a variety of places to see flower shows, shopping, festivals, the theatre, domestic cruises, horse races, and much more.
For dates and scheduled excursions contact the Senior Coordinator at 562-860-3361.
Senior Portuguese Social Hour
Meetings are on the first Friday of each month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and include bingo, poetry, reading, music, folk songs, guest
speakers, potlucks, and excursions.