The Hammon Senior Center

Due to the COVID - 19 pandemic, ongoing classes and programs have been postponed.  Please check out the most recent newsletter for other options or virtual programming opportunities or call 209-895-8180.

Hammon Senior Center Building

The City of Patterson is dedicated to encouraging seniors (50 and over) to foster a healthy and active lifestyle. These programs provide seniors with a time to socialize, receive a nutritious meal, and participate in a variety of recreational opportunities in such areas as Arts and Crafts, social, games, trips, and special events. Computer access and WiFi are also available to the seniors.

Membership is required to attend the Hammon Senior Center. Senior activities are offered at no or minimal cost. Apply to become a member anytime Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

CURRENT EVENT
The City of Patterson has closed the Hammon Senior Center to the public following the advice of health experts in the area until further notice.   


Meals are currently being distributed on Thursdays between 11:00am and 12:00pm in the Hammon Senior Center parking lot.  Each box which is distributed contains five frozen meals.  To get registered for this program, please call 209-558-8698.  

Seniors older than 60 can call the Senior Information Hotline, listed below, to register for meals. 

Important hotlines and information

  • Information for veterans to schedule a phone appointment: 209-558-7380
  • Senior information hotline: 209-558-8698
  • Facebook Page: Stanislaus County Veterans Service Office
  • Website: agingservices.info
  • Senior hotline: 209-558-8698 for all questions related to seniors, to include meal delivery/pick-up service, grocery information or other services
  • Veterans Services: 209-558-7380 for scheduling telephone interviews and appointments to process VA claims. 
  • HICAP: 209-558-4540 

Stanislaus County has closed Aging and Veterans Services, senior and community centers to the public to follow the advice of health experts in the area from March 20 through April 30th.

The Hammon Senior Center, in Patterson is one of many centers now serving as distribution centers of frozen meals to replace the senior congregate lunch program and will continue to do so through the shutdown.

Seniors older than 60 can call the Senior Information Hotline beginning on Monday, March 23 to register for meals.

Important hotlines and information

  • Information for veterans to schedule a phone appointment: 209-558-7380
  • Senior information hotline: 209-558-8698
  • Facebook Page: Stanislaus County Veterans Service Office
  • Website: agingservices.info
  • Senior hotline: 209-558-8698 for all questions related to seniors, to include meal delivery/pick-up service, grocery information or other services
  • Veterans Services: 209-558-7380 for scheduling telephone interviews and appointments to process VA claims.
  • HICAP: 209-558-4540
These classes and activities will be offered under modified conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic only if restrictions are
lifted and they are deemed safe. When these outdoor classes begin, New policies such as social distancing, increased cleaning
standards and masks will be in place.
Community Programs
Health and Fitness
Arts & Crafts

Special Events:


Drive-through Ice Cream Social

Although we can’t all get together for a special event, we can still have some fun! Stop by and pick up some ice cream with plenty of toppings. Stick around and pick a spot in the parking lot to chat with old friends and new.

Age: 50+ Date: October 13
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm Location: HSC parking lot Cost: FREE!


Ice cream social

Facility Rental Information

View information about Hammon Senior Center rentals (PDF), or check for availability and prices of a certain room, call (209) 895-8080.

Senior Board Members Information

Zoom Classes Available!


Zoom Training • Exercise Zoom • Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall • Prevention • Conversational English • Spanish Class • Arts & Crafts Zoom • Peer Support Group

For details on all these great Zoom classes call (209) 895-8180