Senior Resources

​Senior Newsletter

To receive the monthly Senior Newsletter, please send your email to seniors@cityoforinda.org or call the  at 925-254-2445. 
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​Senior Tech Help


Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Gallery Room, Orinda Library
Need help with computer skills, troubleshooting or social media?  Juniors4Seniors, a group of motivated students, are here to help.  Registration required.  Contact Jenn Amerman, (925) 253-2416 for appointment.

Low Cost Internet, Mobile and Digital Resources 

· Find low-cost internet service providers and phone carriers
· Receive certain discounts
· Boost your digital literacy
· Use current technology regardless of your income and employment status
Guide For People With Disabilities: Programs For Low-Cost Internet, Mobile Plans, and Digital Literacy 



​CalFreshFood
CalFresh is for people with low-income who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. For more information on how SSI recipients may apply for CalFresh Food benefits, visit CalFreshFood.org

Rite Aid Wellness Program - City of Orinda Rite Aid
Wellness Wednesday Event.  This event is held the first Wednesday of every month.  Seniors with their wellness card will receive 20% off of almost everything in the store.

​Senior Service Information
Meeting the needs of the County's older population, Contra Costa County Agency on Aging (AAA) and Adult Services provides leadership in addressing issues that relate to older Californians, to develop community-based systems of care that provide services which support independence within California's interdependent society, protect the quality of life for older adults and individuals with functional impairments, and to promote citizen involvement in the planning and delivery of service. For more information call 800-510-2020. 

Health Insurance Counseling
 Medicare Health Insurance Counseling (HICAP)
Free counseling appointments with trained volunteers from Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program available at the Lafayette Senior Center. Appointments are on the first Wednesday and third Tuesday of each month in the morning. Call (925) 602-4168 or visit cchicap.org to schedule an appointment.

​Eldercare Locator
This is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging and connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. For more information visit the Eldercare Locator website or call 800-677-1116.