Almost four years ago, Steven Pettey heard about the Los Alamitos Senior Lunch and Bread Program and decided to check it out. He has been attending since and continues to enjoy not only the meals, but also the great staff and the company of what he considers “really nice people.”
Judith Hileman began attending the Los Alamitos Senior Lunch and Bread Program in September of 2014 after she read about the program in a local paper. She has been a regular since, and looks forward to it daily, especially when her favorite, roast beef and gravy, is on the menu. She enjoys the warm conversations shared among an intimate group of people who come regularly, as well as meeting new visitors who stop by.
Steven and Judith met through the program, fell in love, and have been inseparable. Both enjoy the wide variety of delicious and healthy meals, as well as the fellowship through which they got to know each other well. The couple wed on Feb. 13, 2016 in Seal Beach in front of family and friends in a beautiful ceremony. A special treat included a performance by “G-Strings,” a local Ukulele group that plays every Friday at the Senior Lunch and Bread Program. The newlyweds, who now reside in Leisure World, look forward to a new life together and also intend to continue attending the program that brought them together.
The Senior Lunch & Bread Program is offered by the City of Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 in the Youth Center at 10909 Oak Street. The program offers local pastries and bread in addition to a morning cup of coffee for a suggested donation. Lunch is provided by Community SeniorServ and served on a first-come, first-served basis at 11:15 a.m. Seniors 60 years old and older and their spouses can enjoy a healthy and tasty meal while enjoying the company of friends. The programs also offers activities like bingo, card games, special holiday luncheons, movies, and even live music every Friday. Come by and pick up a monthly menu of meals. The program could also use the help of volunteers. For more information about the Los Alamitos Senior Lunch and Bread Program, call 562-430-1073 ext. 501.
