The Community Services Department offers great classes to help you stay active and engaged.  

Senior classes and activities listed below meet year round. All fees are due at the time of the class meeting.

Classes are offered at the following locations:

Roxbury Community Center (RX) 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212  310.285.6840

 

ADVANCED ACTING / PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Enhance your performance skills, learn from others, gain self-confidence, and work with like minded people. Become part of a spirited, supportive group, learn new skills, and have fun with an award-winning professional actor, writer, coach, and producer. Instructor / director:  Steve Polinsky
Fridays         1pm-3pm        RX Magnolia 130     $1 /$2

 

ART with Ms DYANNA

This class stresses using your imagination and being creative. Create note cards, collages, paintings or drawings. Bring your own supplies.
Fridays    1:00pm- 3:00pm    RX Redwood   $1 /$2

BINGO (Flyer)

Every second and fourth Friday of the month. November 2023 *only*: 1st and 3rd Friday. 11/3 and 11/17. 

Friday          1pm-2:30pm   RX Multipurpose B            $0.25 per card

 

BOARD GAMES 

Bring your cards and games to play with your friends - or meet some new friends! Games not provided. 
Monday - Friday  3pm- 5pm   RX Centennial            FREE

 

BRAIN FITNESS with Cynthia Harper

Work on stimulating the brain through a variety of puzzles, games, brain teasers and more.  Improve memory and stretch your mind.  The class will entertain your brain and improve your spirits and your brain health!
Tuesdays      10-10:50am     RX Magnolia 129    $1 /$2 

 

BUILDING BETTER BALANCE with Cynthia Harper

Build balance, confidence and strength through a variety of exercises.  Class will include standing and seated exercise. Relieve stress and walk tall!

Wednesdays  10am-10:50am     RX Exercise Studio   $1 /$2

Fridays  10am-10:50am     RX Exercise Studio   $1 /$2

 

CANASTA 

Learn how to play this card game for two to six players and work on stimulating the brain. Hand and Foot variation. For beginners as well as advanced.  

Wednesdays   12pm-2:30pm     RX Redwood    $1 / $2

 

CHAIR YOGA 

Increase mobility and joint flexibility. Improve core strength and balance. Learn breathing techniques and enhance vitality. Reduce stress and chronic pain. Experience better stability and mental focus.

Mondays  10:15am-11:05am     RX Exercise Studio   $1 /$2

Fridays   10:00am-10:50am     RX Exercise Studio   $1 / $2

 

COMPUTER BASICS WITH PHIL SEELIG 

Learn Computer Basics.
Tuesdays/Thursdays    10:00am-10:50am    RX Centennial  $1 /$2 

Tuesdays/Thursdays    11:00am-12:30am    RX Centennial  $1 /$2

 

Entertainment on Mondays (FLYER)

Enjoy one hour of musical entertainment from seasoned musicians, entertainers, and performers. Sponsored by the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club. 
Mondays      1pm-2pm        RX MPR     FREE

 

HEALTHY SENIORS "HEAD TO TOE"

This class is intended to improve your overall strength, coordination, and assist in pain management by participating in cardio and core exercises to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Instructor: Ladan Homayoon

Wednesdays        1pm-2pm        RX Exercise Studio     FREE

intro to ACTING

Acting class for all.  Join our ongoing gathering each week.  Learn to be an effective speaker, and expand your creativity. Class is open to writers, poets, singers, actors, and everyone who likes to have fun. Instructor:  Steve Polinsky

Fridays         11:30am-1:00pm        RX Magnolia 130     $1 /$2

 

intro to CREATIVE WRITING

Open to writers, or aspiring writers, or anyone interested in finding their written voice at any level. Hone the art and craft of writing, and creative story telling.  Instructor:  Steve Polinsky
Fridays    10:00am-11:30am    RX Magnolia 130    $1 / $2

 

KNIT AND CROCHET TIME 

Come join our knit and crochet group. A special group meets every Wednesday to knit and decorate items for various charities. Participants are also welcome to work on their own projects.
Wednesdays    1pm-3pm    RX Magnolia 130   Free

 

LAWN BOWLING with Bill Wolff

The Beverly Hills Lawn Bowling Club at Roxbury Park invites you to learn how to play this enjoyable and historical social game.  Contact club president, Bill Wolff, directly for more information regarding membership 323.403.6346 or BHLBC@bowlnow.org. 
Free lessons are available by appointment most Saturday and Sunday mornings.

 

LET's DANCE 

Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the afternoon with friends as you learn various social dance styles such as Ballroom, Salsa, Line Dancing, and more. .   
Wednesdays    1pm-3pm   RX Multipurpose Room A  $1 /$2 

 

midweek matinee (LA CIenega PARK)(FLYER)

Come enjoy your favorite films at La Cienega Community Center. Please arrive early. Bring popcorn or your favorite snack. 
Wednesdays    1pm - until    LC Auditorium  FREE

 

MOVE! GROOVE! & STRETCH! with Cynthia Harper

Enjoy moving, dancing and stretching to fun music in creative ways that will put a smile on your face! This aerobics class is for everyone of all fitness levels. Chair Exercise.   
Tuesdays     9:00am-9:45am   RX Multipurpose Room B  $1 /$2 

  

MUSIC MENDS MINDS 

Are you or a loved one living with dementia,  Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or cognitive decline? Come make music with us! The City of Beverly Hills and Rotary Club of Beverly Hills are looking for musicians, singers, and volunteers. NOTE: Caregiver must be present.
Tuesdays    1:30pm-3pm    RX Multipurpose Room B   Free

  

ROXBURY REELS with Donald Butler 

Come enjoy your favorite films on the big screen at Roxbury Park Community Center. Please arrive early. Bring popcorn or your favorite snack. See current schedule here (pdf). 

Thursdays    1pm-3:00pm     RX Multipurpose Room  Free

 

SENIOR SIZZLE with Cynthia HarPER

Get a cardio workout dancing to fun Latin dance music. All skills levels welcome - move and groove at your own pace. 

Wednesdays    9am-9:45am     RX Exercise Studio $1 /$2

 

STRETCH AND TONE WITH PERDITA CHAN-ROUSE

A fitness program designed to increase stamina and improve flexibility, and range of motion in the joints.

Mondays / Wednesdays    9am-9:45am     RX Magnolia $1 /$2

 

Table TENNIS 

Enjoy a game of table tennis at Roxbury Park. A lifelong sport for all ages.
Monday-Friday    12:30pm-2:30pm    RX - Elm Room  Free

 

TAI CHI

Offered by the Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, this class will provide an introduction to several forms of Tai Chi, Chakras, and Meridians. Combine breath, movement, and posture, to activate your body's ability to balance while aligning your meridians towards healing. Each class will include a warm-up, Tai Chi movements, breathwork, stretches, meditation, and visualization. Instructor: Shelley H. Miller 

Friday    9am-10am    RX -MPR-A  Free

 

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