For Immediate Release
October 9, 2025 |
Contact
Jenni McCormick/Library Events Coordinator
Jenni.McCormick@lib.sbcounty.gov
909-387-2273
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County Library Offers Senior Programs at Mentone Senior Center and Library
Building on an already vibrant schedule of activities offered at the Mentone Senior Center and Library, the San Bernardino County Library (SBCL) is proud to announce a series of monthly educational and enrichment programs tailored for older adults, scheduled for the remainder of the year.
The senior center currently hosts a dynamic lineup of wellness and social activities that differ every month. Daily and weekly programming includes the following opportunities:
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Chair Exercises: Exercise while sitting in a chair with DVD instruction. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
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Walking 4 Wellness: Walk on our 0.25-mile track outside the senior center. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
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Special Strong: 30-minute chair exercises for senior adults with special needs. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
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Chair Yoga: A series of gentle physical exercises and stretches that will calm your mind and strengthen your body with DVD instruction. Thursdays at 9 a.m.
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Monday Movie: Join us for a great movie experience! Mondays at 1 p.m.
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Hula Health: Low impact gentle Hula exercises. Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
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Basic Hula: Learn how to dance with an instructor. Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.
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Senior Breakfast: Enjoy a healthy breakfast and socialize with like-minded adults. Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
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Golden Gamers: Play various board games or Wii bowling. Saturdays at noon
“Many of our seniors are already active and engaged thanks to the incredible programs offered here,” said SBCL Program Coordinator Elizabeth Williams “Our goal is to complement that energy by adding opportunities for intellectual and creative engagement — and to make library resources more accessible.”
October’s special events include:
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Halloween Party: Saturday, Oct. 18 from noon – 2 p.m.
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Painting Social: Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.
The Mentone Senior Center and Library is located at 1331 Opal Ave., Mentone. The senior center is open Mondays through Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. The center is closed on county holidays, Fridays and Sundays. All programs are free and open to all senior community members. For more information about the Mentone Senior Center and Library’s monthly programs and events, visit their program webpage.
For more information about the San Bernardino County Library system, visit library.sbcounty.gov, call 909-387-2220 or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
The San Bernardino County Library system is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serve a diverse population over a vast geographic area. The County Library strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs and services for all people who call San Bernardino County home.
 Good times, great company, and plenty of smiles happening at the Mentone Senior Center and Library!
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