Bakersfield Senior Center

08/24/2026

Reserve your spot now for this informative workshop hosted by Valley Strong for small businesses and non profits organizations.

08/06/2026

🎉 A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS FOR OUR SENIORS! 🎉

This past Tuesday,, August 4th, was a morning to remember! Bakersfield Senior Center members, community supporters, local leaders, and government officials came together for a very special groundbreaking ceremony — the official start of construction on our brand-new senior center!

From the first shovel of dirt to the smiles all around, you could feel the excitement in the air. This project represents years of dreaming, planning, and community support finally coming to life. Soon, our seniors will have a beautiful new space to gather, connect, learn, and thrive.

A huge thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate this milestone with us — our dedicated members, generous supporters, and the local leaders who champion our community's seniors. This is just the beginning!

Stay tuned as we watch this exciting project rise from the ground up. 🏗️💛

07/17/2026

Demolition has begun! New, exciting beginnings are ahead for the Bakersfield Senior Center.

07/01/2026

🔥JOB FAIR🔥

CONSTRUCTION TRADE JOBS

For the construction of the NEW Bakersfield Senior Center and housing project

WHEN: Monday July 13

WHERE: ETR Recruitment Center 1215 Olive Drive, Suite C


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06/30/2026

🌞 July is packed with fun at the Bakersfield Senior Center! Join us for fitness classes, bingo, Bible study, crochet, birthday celebrations, movie day, and more throughout the month. Be sure to check out our July lunch menu featuring delicious, nutritious meals served daily. We can't wait to see you—come stay active, connect with friends, and enjoy everything July has to offer! 💙🍽️🎉

NEW LOCATION: 2020 R Street, Bakersfield, California 93301
Dining Hall will be Open Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00pm

LUNCH SERVED FROM 11:15 – 11:45AM
Kitchen number 661-928-3612

06/21/2026

Bakersfield Senior Center celebrates Juneteenth with honor and community. Share your Juneteenth pics!

06/08/2026

🎉 Bingo & Brews for a great cause!

Join us Monday, June 15th at 7PM at Temblor Brewing Company for a fun night of bingo, cold brews, and amazing prizes — all FREE to attend!

Best of all, you'll be supporting the Bakersfield Senior Center just by showing up. Come out, play a few rounds, and make a difference in our community! 🍺🎱

📍 3200 Buck Owens Blvd, Ste 200 | Bakersfield, CA 93308

Tag a friend you'd bring to Bingo Night! 👇

05/27/2026

🤝 The Bakersfield Senior Center is proud to host Handz Down Inc. for a FREE Toiletry Distribution event this Thursday, May 28th at 11:00 AM!

Handz Down Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting recently released citizens as they rebuild their lives and transition back into the community.

Come out and show your support.

📍 2020 R. St., Bakersfield, CA 93301

Questions? Call (832) 779-2194.

Together, we can build stronger communities and brighter futures. 💛

05/22/2026

Our Executive Director was interviewed by the Bakersfield News Observer for a segment on affordable housing. Awesome job! 👌🏿

05/05/2026

Today is GIVE BIG KERN day! Please take a moment to see how our organization supports the community and provides connection, education & information, meals and a safe space for our seniors.

Help Us Fill a Plate—Because Someone Is Waiting for OneFor more than 60 years, the Bakersfield Senior Center has been a place where seniors find more than services—they find connection, care, and a sense of belonging.Every day, we serve hot, nutritious meals to older...