Healthy Kids, Healthy Seniors, Healthy Workers

January 26, 2018 9:45 AM
by Cindy Lee

Healthy Kids

Focusing on the health of kids in Santa Monica today can help produce better outcomes later in life.

Head to Reed Park for classes that will get your little ones movin’!

• 5-Star Sports Basketball Superstars (ages 4–10) at Reed Park, January 9–March 13, 2018. Kids can learn fundamental basketball skills including movement on the court, dribbling, passing and shooting. Classes help develop hand-eye coordination, enhance selfconfidence and improve concentration, as well as promoting teamwork and sportsmanship!
• 5-Star Dance: Jazz/Hip Hop Combo (ages 4–10) at Reed Park, January 11–March 15, 2018. Kids will have fun warming up, stretching, learning Jazz (walks, kicks, turns, leaps, etc.) and Hip Hop (jumping, clapping, turning and performing to the latest dance moves), while developing their performance techniques!

For more classes, go to smgov.net/classes. 

Skate at The Cove Skatepark

Got skater kids or teens? Head to The Cove! The 20,000 sq. ft. skatepark at Memorial Park features ramps, bowls, stairs, pool with tile coping, an oververt bowl, and the Douglas Park rail! Everyone entering The Cove is required to wear protective gear and sign a registration form and waiver. Cove participants must be at least 6 years old. smgov.net/coveskatepark

Healthy Seniors

We love our seniors, and connecting them to available services and programs to enhance wellbeing in their everyday lives is our goal!

Aqua Aerobics at Santa Monica Swim Center

The Aqua Aerobics class is a low-impact exercise that can greatly enhance your health. Choose from shallow or deep water workouts that combine cardio and strength training. Each class is tailored to your ability level. All equipment is provided. santamonicaswimcenter.org

The Ken Edwards Center

Home to programs for seniors, the Ken Edwards Center offers daily lunches and opportunities for senior citizens to socialize with one another. 527 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Wise and Healthy Aging

Find information for transportation, meal services, support groups, referrals and more. wiseandhealthyaging.org

City of Santa Monica Community Recreation

Recreation and fitness classes for people of all ages and abilities. smgov.net/classes

Healthy Workers = Happy Workers

Santa Monica workers will be eligible for more paid sick leave starting New Year’s Day, 2018. This marks the second and final increase to paid sick leave requirements in Santa Monica’s minimum wage law. Starting January 1, Santa Monica workers in smaller businesses (25 or fewer employees) will be able to earn 40 hours of paid sick leave, while workers in larger businesses can earn 72 hours.

The City has contracted with Los Angeles County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) as its enforcement agency for the minimum wage law. To ask a question, report a problem or file a claim, any worker in Santa Monica may call 1-800-593-8222, email wagehelp@dcba.lacounty.gov, or go in person to any LA County office.

For more information on the Santa Monica Minimum Wage: smgov.net/minimumwage.

Authored By

Cindy Lee
Staff Assistant III