Lolly Hansen Senior Center

Image above: Senior Spring Games photos of seniors enjoying activities with light blue background

SENIOR SPRING GAMES

Get ready for a little bit of friendly competition at our Senior Games! Designed for active adults 50 and older, this event offers a variety of games and activities to test your skills and bring out your competitive spirit. Prixes will be awarded at our closing ceremony. Registraion includes admission to the Closing Ceremony, one event, a medal, and a t-shirt. Participants must register for each desired event.

Registration Deadline: March 20

Registration Fee: $15 (res-disc), $16 (cost)

*Additional Event Fees: $5 (res-disc), $6 (cost)

**Closing Ceremony including in registration cost.

List of Events:

• NEW!! Afternoon Tea Social: Friday, May 1, 2026  -  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Taco Tuesday Luncheon: Tuesday, May 5, 2026  -  11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Open House & Resource Fair: Wednesday, May 6, 2026  -  9:00 am - 11:00 am
• Senior Health with Sutter Health: Thursday, Mary 14, 2026  -  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Under the Sea Dance: Thursday, Mary 14, 2026  -  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Breakfast & Community Conversations: Wednesday, May 20, 2026  -  9:00 am - 11:00 am
• Senior Scams with Tracy PD: Thursday, May 21, 2026  -  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo: Wednesday, May 27, 2026  -  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Water Wise Seminar with Tracy Lifeguards: Thursday, May 28, 2026  -  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Backyard BBQ Lunch: Friday, May 29, 2026  -  11:00am - 1:00 pm

SENIOR TUESDAYS AT THE GRAND

Low cost, educational classes for seniors, ages 50+, at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts. Ongoing series offers art, movement, and social activities three times a month on Tuesdays. No experience necessary. Supplies are provided. 

For additional details for any events, please see the Activity Guide. 

Image above: Lunch and Learn Seminars available Thursdays 11:00am - 12:00pm, image with purple and yellow background.

LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS

Thursdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm

1/29  -  Learn About Alzheimers

2/12  -  Transportation Talk w/ Tracer

3/12  -  Recycling w/ Tracy Public Works

4/9  -  Emergency Preparedness w/ American Red Cross

 

Image above: Life Lessons available Mondays from 10:30am - 12:00pm, image with peach and pink background.

FREE LIFE LESSONS

Mondays from 10:30am - 12:00pm

1/26  - Curating w/Care: Development of a Season at the Grand Theatre

2/23  -  Black History Month

3/23  - How can Tracy be more environmentally sustainable?

4/27  - Reflections of a Rodeo Cowboy

 

 

Image above: Writing Group available Mondays from 3:00pm - 5:00pm, image with orange and brown background. 

WRITING GROUP

Mondays from 3:30pm - 5:00pm

 

Image above: Photo of partners taking West Coast Swing Beginner class with pink and orange background

Image above: Photo of partners practicing Intermediate West Coast Spring with purple background

WEST COAST SWING CLASSES

Beginner Thursdays from 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Intermediate Thursdays from 4:00pm - 5:00pm

* Preregistration REQUIRED *

Beginner: Introductory dance class to learn the basic footwork, rhythm, and moves for those new to ballroom dancing. No partner required.

Intermediate: Prior dance experience recommended. Next level West Coast Swing class to build on basics with new patterns, styling, and techniques. No partner required.

 

 

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CREATIVE CRAFTING (FREE)

Every 1st and 3rd Fridays from 12:00pm - 1:30pm

LOLLY HANSEN SENIOR CENTER TOURS

FREE Guided Tours  |   Mondays from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:

• AARP Smart Driver Course: Offering two, four-hour classes in order to receive your DMV certificate. Take a smart driver course to learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving, and how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time.
• AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course: Offering one, four-hour refresher course sponsored by AARP. Must bring cash, check, or money order for AARP to register. (Must have completed AARP Smart Driver Course within the past 3 years and show valid AARP card)
• Coffee with a Cop: Break down the barriers between police officers and the community they serve. Join the Tracy Police Department monthly at the Senior Center to discuss issues and learn more about each other. Enjoy distraction-free conversations with your local police officers while building relationships.
• NEW!! Lolly Hansen Senior Center Tours: Learn your way around Lolly Hansen Senior Center and take a tour to highlight programs, spaces, and resources to feel at home in Tracy.
• Life Lessons: Curated talks by retired psychologist, Dr. John Giehl. Each event features a new guest speaker to cover topics ranging from their Peace Corp experience to transitions into different phases in life. 
• Lunch and Learn Seminars: Series of engaging monthly seminars hosted in partnership with local agencies. Bring your own lunch to learn about amazing topics affecting our seniors. 
• Music Reading Class: Basics of reading music in a fun and approachable way. Introduction to music notes to help you gain confidence in playing or singing music. 
• NEW!! West Coast Swing Class, Beginner: Introductory dance class to learn the basic footwork, rhythm, and moves for those new to ballroom dancing. No partner required.
• NEW!! West Coast Swing Class, Intermediate: Prior dance experience recommended. Next level West Coast Swing class to build on basics with new patterns, styling, and techniques. No partner required.
• Creative Crafting: Imagine and explore a variety of hands-on projects. Learn crafting techniques with materials giving you the chance to make something personalized while learning new skills.

Senior Lunch Box Program - April 2026(PDF, 97KB)

Exploring Historic Columbia

Step back in time with a visit to Columbia! Explore the historic Gold Rush town and enjoy preserved buildings, local shops, and lunch all while you experience California's past.

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026  |  Time: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

$40 (Res-Disc),  $44 (Cost)

* Transportation Fee *

Image above: Picture of Historic Columbia with brown western background.

Non-Profit Local Senior Services and Resources Guide(PDF, 2MB)

Image above: Senior Link services information for assisting senior citizens living a full, vibrant, and independent life