Friendship Center Adult Day Care Center in Santa Barbara — Throwback Thursday!

A blast from the past!

Above: Dancing at Friendship Center in the early 1990s, before the courtyard was added.

Hello,

This year, we’re celebrating 50 years of serving our community, and this week marks another special milestone in our journey.

Forty-seven years ago, Friendship Center officially became a registered nonprofit organization, laying the foundation for the organization we know and love today.

For five decades, Friendship Center has been a place of care, connection, and community for older adults living with dementia and their families. Through the years, our programs have grown and changed, but our commitment to creating a welcoming, compassionate, and dignified place for our members has remained at the heart of everything we do.

As we look back through the decades, we’re filled with gratitude for the countless members, families, volunteers, staff, donors, and community partners who have shaped Friendship Center’s story.

Every photo, memory, friendship, and milestone represents a piece of the community that has made these 50 years possible.

JOIN US FOR OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND ?

SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2026

Dementia Care Conference

Saturday, September 26, 2026

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

The Leta Hotel

5650 Calle Real

Goleta, CA 93117

Tickets Available (discounted rate for family caregivers and students)

LUNCH & REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED

Bringing together local and national experts to provide education, best practices, resources, and support for families, community members, and professionals, impacted by dementia throughout Santa Barbara County.

Learn more.

Friendship Center Family Reunion & Picnic

Sunday, September 27, 2026

12:00 – 3:00 PM

Carousel House, Chase Palm Park

223 E Cabrillo Blvd

Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Free, RSVP Required

LUNCH INCLUDED

Join us for Friendship Center’s first-ever Family Reunion, bringing together generations of participants, families, staff, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate 50 years of community, care, and connection.

Learn more.

We hope you’ll join us in September as we celebrate where we’ve been, where we are today, and the next 50 years ahead.

With gratitude,

Kathryn Westland

Executive Director

Friendship Center | 805-969-0859 | friendshipcentersb.org/50-years
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