Goebel Adult Community Center
The original Goebel Adult Community Center, named after Louis Goebel, opened in 1975 on part of the land used by the famous Goebel's Jungleland. The property was a generous donation to the City of Thousand Oaks by the Louis Goebel family. Prior to opening, a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Recreation and Park District authorized the District to operate the Goebel Center. Today, the more spacious and modern center located on Janss Road offers classes, special events, excursions, and drop-in programs for senior adults. It's a full-service 21,000-square foot facility with meeting rooms, restrooms, kitchen, dining room, billiards room, putting green, horseshoe pits, and much more.
| Recreation Supervisor | Patty Hamm |
| Recreation Coordinator | Mike McAdam |
| Address | 1385 E. Janss Rd. Thousand Oaks 91362 |
| Phone | 805-381-2744 |
| [email protected] | |
| Hours | Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-9:00pm |
The Goebel Senior Center Commission, Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community service organization. Our purpose is to enrich the quality of life of seniors.
The Goebel Senior Center Commission:
- Establish policies relative to the operation of the Goebel Adult Community Center
- Acquire and allocate funds to benefit the Goebel Adult Community Center
- Volunteer their time and special skills, serve on committees, and assist in planning, organizing, marketing, and conducting programs to benefit seniors
Regular commission meetings are open to the public and held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm.
| Sandy Barry, President | Karen Ise, Commissioner |
| Maxine Cleary, Vice President | Chris Maccarone, Commissioner |
| Mindy Rosiejka, Treasurer | John Posta, Commissioner |
| Mary Martinich, Secretary | Pat Schiano, Commissioner |
| Del Basillio, Commissioner | Lisa Thorsen, Commissioner |
| Cynthia Bengtson, Commissioner | Mickey Toyen, Commissioner |
| Vicki Dunbar, Commissioner | Amelia Ammons, Commissioner |
| Nancy Healey, Commissioner |
1385 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
The original Goebel Adult Community Center, named after Louis Goebel, opened in 1975 on part of the site used by the famous Goebel's Jungleland. The property was a generous donation to the City of Thousand Oaks by the Louis Goebel family. Prior to opening, a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Recreation and Park District authorized the District to operate the Center. Today, the more spacious and modern Center located on Janss Road offers classes, special events, excursions, and drop-in programs for adults. It is a full service 21,000-square foot facility with meeting rooms, restrooms, kitchen, billiards room, putting green, and horseshoe pits. For more information about the community center, please contact us at 805-381-2744.
Goebel Center Hours
Monday - Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
Facility Amenities
| AMENITY | QUANTITY | COMMENTS |
| ADA Parking Stalls | 15 | |
| AED | 2 | Automated External Defibrillator |
| Social Lobby | 1 | Grand Piano |
| Back Patio | 1 | Covered. 4 Tables/ 24 Chairs |
| Billiard Room | 1 | 2 9-foot tables, 1 8-foot table, 1 Snooker table |
| Computer Lab | 1 | 7 PCs with Windows XP, Microsoft Office, and Free Wifi |
| Dining Room | 1 | Seats 48 |
| Gift Shop | 1 | Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm |
| Horseshoe Pits | 2 | |
| Meeting Rooms | 9 | Wild Lilac - seats 25; Black/Purple Sage - combinable; seats 25 (with tables) each or 50 (auditorium); Chaparral (card room) - 25 (with tables) 50 (auditorium); Foothill/Sky/Silver/Valley Lupine - combinable; seats 20 (with tables) or 25 (auditorium) each; Main hall - seats 150 (with tables) or 250 (auditorium) |
| Parking Stalls | 193 | |
| Restrooms | 6 | 2 main restrooms, 4 ADA restrooms |
| Stage | 1 |
Bingo
Open to ages 18+
- Bingo is played on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Doors open at 11:45am. Paper sales end at 12:30pm. Games start at 12:45pm.
Minimum buy-in: $10; 4-ons & 6-ons Payout: up to $250; Additional special games: $2 each, Payout up to $500; All games= 85/15 split. All tabs have numbers. CASH ONLY!
Sponsored by the Goebel Senior Center Commission (GSCC)
Friday Night Bingo
Friday Night Bingo Dates:
Friday, April 25
Friday, June 27
Friday August 29
Friday, October 24
Paper sales start at 4:30pm
Sales stop promptly at 6:00pm
Bingo Games start at 6:15pm
Computer Lab
8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday the Computer Lab is open for Seniors 55+ ONLY
Free use of the computer lab and printer is made possible by the Goebel Senior Center Commission. Please help us to keep this service available and enjoyable by following the rules and policies below.
- The Goebel Center computers are to be used for information, education, and recreation.
- Accessing images and/or transmitting material that is obscene, or sexually explicit is strictly prohibited and can constitute sexual harassment. This type of behavior will lead to expulsion from the lab.
- Outside software programs may not be used on the Goebel Center computers.
- NO FOOD OR DRINKS allowed inside the computer room.
- Sleeping is not allowed in the computer lab.
- Charging electronic devices is not allowed.
- Each user is limited to 6 pages of printing per day. Printer use is monitored.
- Users should work quietly and respect others users' privacy.
- Continuous conversations need to take place outside of the computer lab. Converse in the lobby.
- Cell phone conversations need to take place outside of the computer lab. Converse in the lobby.
- Computer memories are wiped clean after each reboot. Please bring a disk or thumb drive if you need to save anything.
Discussion Groups
PLEASE NOTE: Discussion groups are individual forums facilitated by volunteers for discussion of a variety of issues. The Conejo Recreation & Park District provides classrooms for discussion but does not organize these forums nor advocate any opinions or comments expressed. Please contact center staff with any concerns regarding any material discussed: [email protected] or 805-381-2744. Unless indicated, these groups are free, ongoing, and drop-in at the Goebel Adult Community Center.
Women's Discussion
Mondays, 10:00-12noon, Facilitated by: Karen Perotta
Men's Discussion
Tuesdays, 10:00am-12noon, with Lloyd Minton
Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00pm, with Harvey Youngman (4th Wednesday of each month, meeting occurs outdoors on the Goebel Adult Center Patio)
Senior Singles Social Group
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, with Marie: 732-407-1816
Last Wednesday of the month is 'Game Night' and group meets at 6:15pm.
Senior Latin Social Group
Fridays, 9:00am-12noon
Conejo Valley Writers
3rd Saturdays, 12noon-2:30pm
Email [email protected] for more information.
Literature Lovers Discussion Group
Tuesdays, 2:30-4:00pm with Bernie
Book Discussion
2nd Tuesdays, 7:00-8:45pm
Casual, friendly discussions of a selected monthly book. Facilitated by Cheryl Miller. Call 805-368-4542 for more information.
Genealogy Discussion Group
Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00pm
Facilitated by: Georgine Herd
History Book Discussion
2nd Thursdays, 7:00-8:45pm
Facilitated by: Jack Heller. Call 805-341-7585 for more information.
Stamp Club
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm
Facilitated by: Rick. Call 805-405-4566 for more information.
Support Groups
Please contact center staff with any concerns regarding any material discussed: [email protected] or 805-381-2744
Unless indicated, these groups are free, ongoing, and drop-in at the Goebel Adult Community Center.
LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
1st & 3rd Mondays, 1:00-2:30pm
Facilitated by: Brenda Birdwell, 805-699-8907
Hospice of the Conejo, Widow/ Widower Support Groups
No Walk-Ins. Prior to attending, please call facilitator: 805-495-2145
Diabetes Classes
4th Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00pm
For more information call Livingston Memorial VNA: 805-642-0239
Dementia Grief Support Group
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30pm
A safe, compassionate space for loved ones dealing with or caring for a family member with dementia.
Facilitated by: Long Term Care Services of Ventura County Ombudsman Program: 805-656-1986
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
2nd Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm - For friends, family, and individuals affected by M.S.
For more information call: 360-701-0989
Alzheimer's Support Group
1st and 3rd Fridays, 9:30-11:00am
For more information call Alzheimer's Association: 805-261-2189
Thousand Oaks Low Vision Support Group
Fridays, 10:00am-12noon
For more information, call: 805-380-6206
Post Polio Syndrome Support Group
1st Saturdays, 12:30-2:30pm
Goebel Adult Community Center
- Seminar-Workshop Proposal Form (1.3 MB)
Goebel Senior Center Commission
- Commission Bylaws ( B)
Drop-In Senior Activities- Free, ongoing programs. No registration required.
If you would like to join a team, receive announcements, or for more information regarding these programs, please email Goebel Staff at [email protected] or call 805-381-2744.
Senior Nutrition Lunch Program (SNP) is served Monday-Friday, 11:30am-1:00pm, join us today!
Seniors may call 805-381-2744 beginning at 10:30am to see what the menu is for that day.
Cost: Suggested contribution for the daily meal is $4 for those 60 years of age and over. No eligible individual (60+) shall be denied participation because of failure or inability to contribute.
The Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) is supported by a federal grant, as well as community, and participant contributions. It is cooperatively operated by Conejo Recreation and Park District, the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, and a host of friendly volunteers.
Any person or organization that would like to graciously contribute towards this program may do so by submitting a check to Goebel Center Supervisor Patty Hamm. Please make your contribution check payable to "CRPD c/o GACC Nutrition."
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
805-477-7300
SENIOR NUTRITION LUNCH PROGRAM | |||
| Monday | July 7 | Tuna Salad Sandwich | Suggested contribution for daily meal is $4 for those 60 years of age or older. No Eligible Individual (60 years of age and over) will be denied participation because of failure or inability to contribute. |
| Tuesday | July 8 | Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs Y | |
| Wednesday | July 9 | Beef Bolognese Lasagna Roll Y | |
| Thursday | July 10 | Salmon with Chimichurri Y | Las comidas incluyen de 3 a 4 onzas de proteína,verduras, ensaladas, frutas, (yogurt 3 veces por semana y estará marcado con una Y junto al elemento del menú) y leche no perecedera. Menú sujeto a cambio sin previo aviso. Los elementos del menú pueden contener o entrar en contacto con LECHE, HUEVOS, PESCADO, MARISCOS, NUECES,MANÍ, TRIGO, SOJA o SÉSAMO. Para más información, por favor hable con Café Manager. |
| Friday | July 11 | Chicken Fajitas | |
| The Goebel Cafe at Goebel Adult Community Center 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 805-381-2742 | Ventura County Area Agency on Aging 805-477-7300 www.vcaaa.org | ||
Important Update: Goebel Café
In response to community needs, CSVP is happy to announce that we will be extending the hours of our Senior Nutrition Lunch Program (SNP). Beginning Monday, May 5, lunch will be served from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
While the Lunch program is expanding, the Breakfast menu will limit made to order options and offer a variety of light morning refreshments, including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange juice, bagels, toast, and assorted pastries. These items will be available for purchase Monday through Friday, from 9:00-11:00am.
Battery Recycling Program: Dispose of your used household batteries safely. Battery recycle bin is located right outside of the Goebel Center main entrance.
Senior Concerns: Advocates assist with questions about housing, transportation, legal issues, health related issues, in-home care, facility placement, government benefits, senior programs, health and long-term care insurance, and assist with completion of forms and applications for numerous programs and services. By appointment only, 805-497-0189.
Grey Law: 2nd Mondays of each month, by appointment only. Assisting individuals and non-profit groups that otherwise have limited access to legal services. Call 805-658-2266 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
HICAP - Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program: Provides free and unbiased counseling to, and advocacy for, Medicare recipients and those who will soon be receiving Medicare. Please call 805-477-7300 for more information.
Tax Assistance: For more information call 805-381-2742.
Wills Preparation: 3rd Wednesdays, by appointment only. No charge, no obligation meetings to discuss preparation of wills and living trusts; affordable follow-up service available. Sharon Yoon, Attorney; Call 805-658-2266 to make an appointment or for more information email [email protected].
Adult Protective Services: To report the abuse or neglect of adults and seniors, call 805-654-3200
Dial-A-Ride: 805-375-5467
Seminars and Workshops
See monthly Goebel Gazette for current and upcoming seminars & workshops.
See monthly Goebel Gazette for current and upcoming seminars & workshops.
PLEASE NOTE: Trips are open to persons ages 50+. Registration for trips is done in person only. All trips involve walking (some more than others). Bus boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure time.
- Payments: Check, Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover are accepted for all trips.
- Accident/medical insurance ($1 per person, per calendar year, non-refundable) is required for all-day trips.
- All trip times are subject to change.
- Boarding bus not permitted until escort and staff person are present with boarding list.
TRIP CANCELATION & REFUND POLICY
- In order to grant a refund, we must be able to fill your space(s) from the waiting list. If there is no waiting list, no refund will be granted.
- NOTE: This policy includes health and illness-related cancellations.
- If we are able to fill your space and a refund is granted, a $5 processing fee will be assessed.
- No refund request will be accepted within 7 days of any trip.
