Wise & Healthy Aging

01/31/2026

This past Monday, Wise & Healthy Aging had the honor of celebrating our incredible volunteers—who are at the heart of WISE and give so much of themselves to amplify the organization's impact—at our New Year Volunteer Luncheon. A massive "Thank You" to all of our volunteers. It was a pleasure seeing everyone who was able to join us for a delicious lunch at Tu Madre Santa Monica.

Interested in volunteering with WISE? Check out wiseandhealthyaging.org/volunteer

01/31/2026

We are very excited to announce that our 2026 edition of Wise & Healthy Aging's Relevant! Westside Guide for the 50+ is hot off the press! You’ll find stories on everything from how to age well to the latest on AI scams. We’re also very excited to feature a story on long-time, Los Angeles Times columnist, Steve Lopez, who gives us his own take on reinventing oneself in later life.

True to its history, Relevant! also includes plenty of resources for programs and services available for the 50+ on the Westside! You can pick up a free copy at our Santa Monica headquarters at 1527 4th Street, or check it out in its "flip-book" format online.

Relevant! Westside Guide for the 50+

01/29/2026

If you are 60+ and have been displaced by the L.A. fires, we can help you get basic resources that you still may need going through the recovery process. Register for our Fire Relief Pop-up event in Santa Monica on February 18th. The event will be held at Wise & Healthy Aging, 1527 4th Street, Rms. 103-105, Santa Monica, CA 90401 from 9am to 4pm. ID is required and parking is free with validation. Please call 310-394-9871 for more information, or register at igfn.us/form/Ks4rrg.

01/28/2026

Check out this shot from last month's “Yuletide in Yosemite” tour, a delightful and festive trip that featured a stay at the lovely Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite.

01/27/2026

Sign up for "Blocking the Punches," beginning one week from today, and join instructors Jane Singer and Jessica Masser for their class emphasizing conflict avoidance, respectful communication, and practical self-defense techniques to protect oneself and, if necessary, safely escape.

Held on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 at The Club from Noon to 1pm, "Blocking the Punches" empowers participants to recognize and respond to potential dangers—whether from verbal or physical conflict, natural disasters, or other unexpected situations—with confidence and preparedness.

Register in-person, on MyActiveCenter.com, or by calling (310) 394-9871. For information about how to become a member of The Club at WISE, visit us at 1527 4th Street in Santa Monica, check out wiseandhealthyaging.org/club-wise, give us a call at (310) 394-9871, or email theclub@wiseandhealthyaging.org.

01/24/2026

A visit from Irby means we’re dancing! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend ahead.

01/23/2026

Saint John's Community Impact Fund supports local nonprofit partners in improving the health and well-being of our community. This year, we are proud to distribute $2.1 million to 26 organizations.

Thank you to our partners for their incredible work and for joining us for breakfast last week at Providence Saint John’s Health Center!

01/23/2026

Next Thursday, January 29 at 1pm, come on by for Dessert & Feedback, hosted by Wise & Healthy Aging’s CEO, Molly Davies, and Vice President, Nikki Davis. Connect about The Club and Diner, sharing your thoughts about your experience, and asking the questions on your mind. We look forward to seeing you (and your sweet tooth) there!

01/22/2026

Susan Strick, Esq. of WISE’s Elder Abuse Prevention Program led an engaging Scam Prevention Presentation today covering many of the common scams that target older adults, including phone, internet, identity theft, romance, and financial exploitation scams.

01/21/2026

Coming up this Thursday, January 22 at 3pm, join for a Zoom Travel Presentation with Collette to learn about an upcoming tour celebrating America's 250th Anniversary this summer.

Journey to Boston, Lexington, Concord, West Point, New York City, Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Washington, D.C., Arlington, and Mount Vernon, and experience many of the sights foundational to our nation's revolutionary history!

Zoom link: https://collette.zoom.us/j/87518974673?pwd=aY4NV4Wb2P9QSa9EDilFbUfeL0sq9L.1
Meeting ID: 875 1897 4673
Password: 20013475
Check out wiseandhealthyaging.org/multi-day-trips for more.

01/19/2026

WISE is closed today in observance of MLK Day, a National Day of Service. We honor the outstanding, enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and are reminded of the tremendous importance and impact of service to one's community.

01/17/2026

Sign up for "AI & Disinformation" at The Club now! Coming up on Tuesday, January 27 at 1:30pm, discover how AI affects the information we encounter every day. Seniors will learn easy ways to identify misinformation and stay informed in today’s digital world.

Presented by Independence at Home, a SCAN Community Service.

Call us at (310) 394-9871 or visit MyActiveCenter.com.