Wise & Healthy Aging

09/09/2026

Mark your calendars and sign up for a free, virtual 3-series, Let’s Heal & Connect, provided by Independence at Home, a SCAN Community Service to The Club. On Tuesdays, September 29, October 6, and October 13, from 1pm to 2pm, this unique group will pair a mental health clinician with a digital coach to help participants build confidence using technology while strengthening social connections.

Through the CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) concept of behavioral activation, participants learn to increase engagement, reduce loneliness, and connect meaningfully with others—both online and in their communities.

Register via MyActiveCenter.com or call (310) 394-9871 for more information about this program and The Club.

09/07/2026

Yesterday, clients in our Adult Day Center enjoyed making homemade ice cream the old-fashioned way—with salt and ice to freeze the cream, sugar, and vanilla. A sweet treat on a warm summer day!

09/05/2026

Coming up on Monday, September 14 at The Club: Preserving Your Memory, a session presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Get useful tips and brain exercises to sharpen your thinking and help keep moments of forgetfulness to a minimum.

This presentation is on site at Wise & Healthy Aging from Noon to 1pm. Members can 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 [email protected]

09/04/2026

Wise & Healthy Aging had the pleasure of hosting Jennifer Bramen, PhD, of Pacific Neuroscience Institute this past Monday for her lecture, Wiser Brain Health, onsite at WISE. A neuroscientist with expertise in neuroscience research, advanced neuroimaging, and non-pharmacological interventions for cognitive decline, Dr. Bramen discussed recent research on lifestyle and brain health and shared methods to protect and support brain health as folks age.

Thank you to Dr. Bramen for a wonderful and informative presentation and to the Alzheimer's Association for being on hand to share valuable information and resources.

09/03/2026

WISE’s August e-newsletter arrived in inboxes on Monday. If you missed it, you can find it here!

Email from Wise and Healthy Aging Finding Community in Volunteering; Travel Adventures and more!   Finding Community in Volunteering and Membership at The Club At the beginning of the year, Ellen Slo

09/02/2026

This past Friday, WISE staff participated in the annual Virginia Avenue Park Open House & Resource Fair alongside other local organizations across senior services, financial services, mental health support, education, training, and more, that support Santa Monicans’ well-being!

08/29/2026

Sign up for an upcoming multi-day tour, Santa Fe Holiday, and explore many highlights of the Land of Enchantment, including Alburquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos! Coming up from December 2 to 6, 2026, check out wiseandhealthyaging.org/multi-day-trips to see a more detailed itinerary and instructions for booking.

08/28/2026

As always, this past Tuesday's Music Appreciation with volunteer Janice Feinstein at the Adult Day Center was a delight! From important pieces to their historical context, there much to learn and enjoy whenever the talented Janice visits!

08/27/2026

Don't forget to RSVP for Wiser Brain Health: Recent Research on Lifestyle & Brain Health, coming up this Monday, August 31 from 1pm to 2pm at Wise & Healthy Aging, and learn what the latest research says about keeping your brain healthy as you age. Along with presenter Jennifer Bramen, PhD, of Pacific Neuroscience Institute, explore how everyday choices—such as what you eat and how much you move—support memory and thinking to help lower the risk of dementia.

This event is taking place at 1527 4th Street in Santa Monica, and registration is easy! Members of The Club at WISE can sign up through MyActiveCenter.com, while non-members are invited to register here: igfn.us/form/e4Up1Q

08/25/2026

Stay Healthy in the Heat

Heat causes more deaths in the U.S. each year than floods, storms, and lightning combined. Older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and people with chronic medical conditions, among others, are especially sensitive to negative health impacts from extreme heat.