Welcome Seniors!
East Oakland Senior Center (EOSC) is open for appointment-based programming Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Pre-registration, masks and proof of vaccination is required to enter the facility.
East Oakland Senior Center (EOSC)
East Oakland Senior Center (EOSC) is situated at the Ira Jinkins Park in Oakland's Brookfield neighborhood. It is an essential component of a cluster of centers that collectively contribute significantly to the advancement and enrichment of the East Oakland community and the overall improvement in the residents' quality of life. EOSC offers a diverse range of activities and programs such as step exercise, karaoke, line dancing, pool, and food pantry distribution. Additionally, it organizes monthly day trips to various destinations, including eateries, bowling alleys, theaters, and casinos. The facility is open to both public and private events, providing a versatile space for gatherings and occasions.
Happy Summer!
Summer is upon us, so we are excited to get out of the house and safely socialize at our favorite park or open space. Warm weather and heat makes outdoor activities enjoyable but it also means we need to take care to hydrate and stay cool.
Whether you are lounging in the West Oakland Senior Center Courtyard, dancing on the Downtown Oakland deck, hanging out in the North Oakland Garden, or barbequing on the East Oakland patio it is important to be mindful before the heat catches up to you.
The Aging Services Staff put together this handy guide to help you stay cool. We also thought you would like a guide about when to expect cool or fresh air centers to open. (Click the link below)
We hope all our members and their families will have a great summer with our Tips to Cool.
Membership
Membership is $12 a year - Such a Deal!
Below is our brand new membership registration form. The updated membership form includes a new demographics section that will help us apply for grants to benefit the Center's programs and services. Keeping in line with our standard center rules, we want to assure you that your personal information will remain confidential.
How to Apply:
Call EOSC at (510) 615-5731 to set up a membership registration
appointment for the new MySeniorCenter (MSC) system and receive your
new key tag. Appointments can be made Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 2:30pm. Payment options are: Cash, check, cashiers checks or money orders made payable to City of Oakland.
Your Membership Matters! By joining or renewing your membership, you make our programs possible.
Member benefits include:
1. Access to our senior community: virtual activities/classes.
2. Quarterly "Senior Sentinel" Newsletter mailed to your home.
3. Access to valuable resources: Meal programs, Information & Assistance Specialists, and other critical senior services.
4. Discounted program and event fees.
5. Care packages and fun freebies.
6. Countless opportunities to meet new friends and have fun.
Become an Advisory Council Member
We are looking for people to share their innovative ideas and skills
in finance, event planning, health care, and more, with the senior
community.
- Would you like to have a voice to advise about center programming;
- Can you attend the monthly Council meetings; and
- Are able to volunteer at least ten (10) hours per month.
Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:30am.
Food Pantry
The EOSC Food Pantry, operated by dedicated volunteers, collaborates with the Alameda County Food Bank to provide nutritious produce, canned goods, protein, and other essential items to center members and the wider community.
- Held every Wednesday
- Center members received first priority from 8:00am - 9:00am.
- After 9am, the pantry is open to the community until all food is distributed.
Quarterly Newsletter
To view the our most recent newsletter:
Go to the Aging Service's Website https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/senior-services.
- Scroll down and click on "Oakland Senior Centers Fall/Winter Newsletter SEP 2021".
- Scroll just a little more to see all upcoming presentation flyers.
Related Events
Senior Center Rentals
The East Oakland Senior Center is available for private rentals during non-senior center hours primarily weekends and evenings.
Contact Us
Address
East Oakland Senior Center (EOSC)
9255 Edes Ave
Oakland, CA 94603
Oakland, CA 94603
Phone Numbers
- Phone Number: (510) 615-5731
Email Address
Open Hours
We will continue to reopen our facilities in phases, under guidelines provided by local and State government agencies, to keep the process as safe as possible.
- Monday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed