North Oakland Senior Center (NOSC)

The North Oakland Senior Center (NOSC) is located in the beautifully restored former University High School.

Welcome Seniors!

North Oakland Senior Center (NOSC) is open for programming Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Membership

Membership is $12 a year - Such a Deal!

Drop-in between 9a-2:30p to complete a membership form and provide your membership fee of $12/year. If you would like a tour of the Center or a personalized introduction, call to set up an appointment. After providing payment, you will receive your key tag and access to MyActiveCenter (MAC), an optional online portal to register for classes. Payment options include: check, money order or cash, we are unable to take cards at this time.

NOSC Membership Registration Form(PDF, 260KB)

Classes & Events

View and register for classes on MAC

Become an Advisory Council Member

We are looking for people to share their innovative ideas and skills in finance, event planning, health care, and more, with the senior community.

Would you like to have a voice to advise about center programming;
Can you attend the monthly Council meetings; and
Are able to volunteer at least ten (10) hours per month.

Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00p.m.

About

The Mission-style City landmark was built in 1923 by architect Charles W. Dickey, who also designed the Claremont Hotel, the Temescal and Golden Gate Libraries and Kahn's Department Store. It was designated in the eclectic spirit of the time blending a functional approach to a modern classroom building with the historical model of the California missions. In 1923, it was an outstanding educational facility including science and home economics labs and amenities such as study courts and above average concern for light and quiet.

In 1998, North Oakland Senior Center opened in the Auditorium of the University High School, a historic preservation project with 15,000 square feet of space creatively for senior and community programs. The entire site is 8.9 acres. The theater chairs in the hallway were originally inside the Auditorium, the scene of many UNI High School productions!