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Antioch Friends of Seniors

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Antioch Friends of Seniors

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Our Location

Antioch Senior Center


415 W. 2nd St. Antioch CA 94509


Temporary Location: 


Antioch Community Center


4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch CA 94531


At the Antioch Senior Center, we provide various senior activities and essential senior community support to enrich the lives of our seniors.

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Our Story

Our Mission

Our Mission

Antioch Friends of Seniors was established in March of 2024 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation by a group of concerned seniors at the Antioch Senior Center. We collaborate with the Antioch Department of Parks and Recreation, focusing on the Antioch Senior Center and its community of over 600 registered seniors. Our objectives include enhancing senior activities that promote both physical and mental health, fostering community fellowship, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment for seniors to gather and enjoy their golden years.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

The mission of the Antioch Friends of Seniors (FRIENDS) is to promote the general well-being of older persons and enhance important services for members of the Antioch Senior Center. As a member of the Antioch Senior Center, you automatically belong to the Antioch Friends of Seniors. FRIENDS will support many special events throughout the year and work to help reduce the costs associated with senior activities and outings. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding senior community support, please reach out to any of the Board members or use the suggestion boxes available at the Center.

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Our Service

Our Mission

Our Service

Our current activities at the Antioch Senior Center include: We sponsor and operate the Thursday BINGO, which is one of our major fund-raising events to support senior community activities. Additionally, we subsidize senior trips to make them more affordable for all seniors. Throughout the year, we also sponsor several senior activities at the Senior Center.

Activities Calendar

Currently at Antioch Community Center

Bingo Thursday event from 1-3 PM at 415 W 2nd Street, Antioch, CA.

Thursday Bingo

    101 Years Young: Celebrating a Century Plus One!" Here's to 101 Years of Wisdom, Laughter, and Life

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    Picture Perfect: A Collection of Senior Memories

      Valkyries Game

        Livermore Wine Trolley

          Contra Costa County Scam Jam

          Senior Resource Directory

          Click the Link Below

          For information about the Antioch Senior Center and its various senior activities, you can view the full directory here:  https://ehsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Resource-Directory-2025-12.2025.pdf  directory serves as a valuable resource for those seeking senior community support and engaging activities tailored to the needs of our senior residents.

          Scam Prevention for Seniors

          At Antioch Friends of Seniors, your safety is our priority. Many scams today specifically target older adults, but with the right information, you can protect yourself and your loved ones. As part of our commitment to the Antioch Senior Center and its senior community support, we have developed a clear, easy‑to‑follow resource to help you identify scams before they occur. Engage in our senior activities and click the link below to read the Scam Awareness Guide.





          https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kuw8e-WEFrD3vyUaO6Gfe6rbst8yNwbw/view?usp=share_link

          Medicare Fraud & Abuse

          Medicare fraud and abuse can occur anywhere, including within senior community support networks like the Antioch Senior Center. It’s crucial for you to protect your Medicare card, number, and other personal information, and regularly check your Medicare claims to ensure they are accurate. 


          Click on the link below to read about different kinds of fraud and abuse that may occur, how to identify them, and how to report them effectively while participating in senior activities.

          The Board Members

          President

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          Pat Jeremy is actively involved in various activities at the Antioch Senior Center, where he enjoys engaging with the senior community support programs that promote senior activities and social interaction.

          Vice President

          Vice President

          Vice President

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          Janice Shamblay actively participates in various senior activities offered at the Antioch Senior Center, which serves as a hub for senior community support.

          Secretary

          Vice President

          Vice President

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          Nia Wafer is a popular option among those who frequent the Antioch Senior Center, where various senior activities foster interaction and engagement within the senior community. The supportive environment encourages participants to enjoy a range of activities available at the center.

          Treasurer

          Vice President

          Snack Sales Chairperson

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          Meg Goble is a valued member of the Antioch Senior Center, contributing to various senior activities that enhance community support for seniors.

          Snack Sales Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Snack Sales Chairperson

          Elderly woman with glasses and long white hair.

          Janet Betz is an active member of the Antioch Senior Center, where she enjoys various senior activities and benefits from the strong senior community support.

          Bingo Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

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          AJ Crandall, an enthusiastic participant at the Antioch Senior Center, always engages in various senior activities that foster a sense of belonging and enhance community support for seniors.

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

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          Eriq Hayles is an integral part of the Antioch Senior Center, where he actively participates in various senior activities and helps foster a sense of community support among seniors.

          Fundraising Chairperson

          Public Relations Chairperson

          Public Relations Chairperson

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          Mary Lee is an active participant at the Antioch Senior Center, where she enjoys various senior activities that foster connections and promote well-being. The center's dedicated programs contribute significantly to the senior community support, ensuring that everyone feels included and valued.

          Public Relations Chairperson

          Public Relations Chairperson

          Public Relations Chairperson

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          Vince McFarland is an active member of the Antioch Senior Center, where he enjoys participating in various senior activities that foster community engagement and support for seniors.

          Programs Chairperson

          Public Relations Chairperson

          Programs Chairperson

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          June Miles is an active member of the Antioch Senior Center, where she enjoys participating in various senior activities and values the support of the senior community.

          Trip Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Programs Chairperson

          Older woman with curly gray hair and glasses smiling.

          Wendy Muiller is actively involved in the Antioch Senior Center, where she participates in various senior activities that foster a supportive senior community.

          Events Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Saundramal Onabajo is a vital part of the Antioch Senior Center, where residents engage in a variety of senior activities that foster community support and connection among the senior community.

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Election & Nomination Co-Chairperson

          Marie Taylor is a key member of the Antioch Senior Center, actively participating in various senior activities that foster engagement and promote well-being. Her involvement not only highlights her dedication to the senior community but also emphasizes the importance of community support for enhancing the quality of life for seniors.

          Wanted!

          Join Our Committees

          We are looking for Committee Volunteers. The Committees are:


          Bingo Committee

          Fund Raising Committee

          Events Committee

          Trips Committee

          Programs Committee


          If you are interested, Please send us your information and let us know which Committee you are interested.


          Note:

          Fingerprint is mandatory to become a Volunteer.

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          Help Our Cause

          Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and provide essential funding for our mission at the Antioch Senior Center, ensuring enriching senior activities and fostering a strong senior community support.

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