The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Senior Commission, and Pasadena Village will host the City’s fifth annual celebration of Older Americans Month on May 20 from 10 AM - 1 PM at Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St, Pasadena.
 
The free event will highlight Pasadena’s array of resources for older adults and offer giveaways, food, entertainment, and much more! View the video from the 2025 event here. 
 
The 2026 theme of Older Americans Month is Champion Your Health which focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It encourages taking an active role in managing your own health, advocating for yourself, accessing preventive care, and making informed decisions that support independence. We hope this event helps you champion your health!

All are welcome - invite a friend!

Schedule

10:00 AM Opening Statements from Officials
Main Stage
 
10:30-11:00 AM Ask the Expert: Brain Health
Alzheimer's Association® will offer tips on fostering brain-healthy lifestyles to reduce the risk of cognitive decline
Bronze Sponsor: The Kensington Sierra Madre
 
10:30-12:30 PM Become an Expert: Fraud Prevention
Learn about fraud prevention and take the SAFE Challenge Quiz
Welcome Tent: Pasadena Village

11:00-11:30 AM Senior Fitness Demo, Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
Main Stage
 
11:00-11:30 AM Ask the Expert: Medicare
Your Medicare questions will be answered! Connect with Thermon (Rick) Holliday about your options
Silver Sponsor: TRH Insurance - Medicare Brokers
 
11:30-Noon Chair Yoga, City of Pasadena Parks and Recreation
Main Stage
 
11:30-12:30 PM Ask the Expert: Kidney Health
Dr. Carolyn Kim, a nephrologist at UCLA Health, will answer questions about kidney health as you age
Gold Sponsor: UCLA Health
 
12:00-12:30 PM Dance for Joy, Lineage Performing Arts Center
Main Stage
 
12:00-1:00 PM Ask the Expert: Fall Prevention
Join Home Instead's Training Coordinator Dip Sandyang to try out equipment and tools to make your home safer
Presenting Sponsor: Home Instead
 
12:30-1:00 PM Adult Ensemble Performance, Pasadena Conservatory of Music
Main Stage
 
12:30-1:00 PM Ask the Expert: Adapting to your Diagnoses
Discuss solutions and adaptable tools for barrier-free living with Janie Heinrich
Bronze Sponsor: MobilityDog

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors
Convalescent Aid Society 
dClutterfly Greater Pasadena
Forest Lawn Mortuary
LA Trash Junkers 
MobilityDog
Modern Woodmen of America
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
Pasadena Highlands
Pasadena Senior Center
The Boring Financial Company 
The Kensington Sierra Madre

Ruby Sponsors
1Heart Caregiver Services Pasadena
Doug Colliflower Real Estate Services
Pegasus Home Health Care
USC Alzheimer's Disease Research Center