SENIOR RESOURCES

AARP Driver Safety Courses

This instructional class is for the mature driver (50+).  Learn better driving techniques and ways to spot and correct bad driving habits, save on auto insurance, and help maintain mobility and independence.  Please call The Clubhouse at (949) 461-3408 for any questions or more information on dates and times. 

Blood Pressure Checks

The Clubhouse hosts free blood pressure checks on the third Monday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please call The Clubhouse at (949) 461-3408 for any questions or more information. 

The Clubhouse Chat Line

Need assistance?  Please call The Clubhouse Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to speak to a Clubhouse team member.

HICAP - Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

Get to know what benefits and services you're entitled to and how the health care system works.  To make an appointment or for more information, call (949) 461-3408.  Appointments are available on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Clubhouse (100 Civic Center Drive).

Java with Jen

Receive free information on how Medicare works.  To make an appointment, call (949) 461-3408.  Appointments are available on the first Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Clubhouse (100 Civic Center Drive). 

Legal Aid 

Obtain free legal advice on government benefits, health, housing, consumer programs, and elder abuse.  To make an appointment or for additional information, call (949) 461-3408.  Appointments are available on the first Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Clubhouse (100 Civic Center Drive).

Medication Review

The County of Orange Health Care Agency's consulting pharmacist, Bill Liu, will assess your medication regimen for efficacy and appropriateness, alert you to side effects, and identify any potential drug interactions. Please call The Clubhouse at (949) 461-3408 for more information on dates and times.

Organization Phone Website
AARP (888) 687-2277 AARP
 
ACCESS (Reservation/Information)
 		 (888) 628-3323 ACCESS (Reservation/Information)
ACCESS (Eligibility) (714) 560-5956 ACCESS (Eligibility)
 
Adult Day Health Care (800) 510-2020 Office on Aging
Age Well Senior Services (949) 855-8033 My Age Well
Alzheimer's Association/OC (949) 855-8033 Alzheimer's Association Orange County
American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 American Cancer Society
American Heart Association (800) 242-8721 American Heart Association
American Society of Addiction Medicine Not Available American Society of Addiction Medicine
Braille Institute (714) 821-5000  Braille Institute
California Assisted Living Association (916) 448-1900 California Assisted Living Association
California Yellow Cab (888) 242-8294 California Yellow Cab
CalOptima (888) 587-8088 CalOptima
Caregiver Resource Center (800) 543-8312 Caregiver Resource Center
Council on Aging (714) 479-0107 Council on Aging
Diabetes Association (800) 342-2383 Diabetes Association
HUD (Senior Citizens) (714) 796-5577 HUD (Senior Citizens)
HICAP - Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (800) 434-0222 HICAP
Human Services Information (OC-211) 2-1-1 Human Services Information
Irvine Valley College/Emeritus (949) 451-5555 Irvine Valley College
Legal Aid Society of Orange County 800-834-5001 Legal Aid Society of Orange County
Meals on Wheels (949) 855-8033, ext. 12 Meals on Wheels
Medicare (800) 633-4227 Medicare
Medicare Fraud Center (800) 581-1790 Medicare Fraud Center
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (800) 532-7667, ext. 154 National Multiple Sclerosis Society 
National Osteoporosis Foundation (800) 231-4222 National Osteoporosis Foundation
National Parkinson Foundation (800) 473-4636 National Parkinson Foundation
National Stroke Association  (800) 242-8721 National Stroke Association
Nursing Home Abuse (800) 484-0316 Nursinghomeabuse.org
OCTA (Transportation) (714) 560-5700 OCTA (Transportation)
Office on Aging (800) 510-2020 Office on Aging
Saddleback College Emeritus Classes  (949) 451-5555 Saddleback Emeritus Classes
Section 8 Housing Not Available Section 8 Housing
Senior Guidance Not Available Senior Guidance
South County Adult Day Care (949) 855-9444 South County Adult Day Care
Veteran's Administration (CA) (800) 952-5626 Veteran's Administration (CA)

Contact Us 

The Clubhouse
Phone: (949) 461-3408
Hours: Mon - Thu, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Lake Forest Community Center
100 Civic Center Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630

 

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2022 Business Survey

Social Media Accounts:

Please select all social media outlets that your business currently utilizes.

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2025 Community Services Commission

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Community Services Commission. Two seats are available on the Community Services Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025.

The Community Services Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public parks and recreational facilities. The Commission also advises the City Council on matters relating to recreational programs and provides advice to the Community Services Department.

This Commission meets the Wednesday after the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council.

In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities. Commissioners receive a salary of $59 per meeting, not to exceed $118 per month.

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Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Community Services Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled on the Wednesday following the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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2025 Planning Commission Application

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Planning Commission. Two seats are available on the Planning Commission. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025.

The City's Planning Commission is a decision-making body tasked with reviewing matters related to planning and development in the City. The Planning Commission consists of five members which are appointed by the City- Council with Commissioners serving four-year terms. Typical projects reviewed by the Planning Commission include applications for new development, proposed changes in zoning or the text of the Municipal Code, as well as review proposed subdivisions of land. The Planning Commission is also responsible for making recommendations to the City Council as to whether a project or action would be consistent with the General Plan.

The Commission meets on the same week in which the City Council holds their first meeting of the month on Thursdays and meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

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Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Planning Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled on the same week in which the City Council holds their first meeting of the month on Thursdays and meetings commence at 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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2025 Traffic and Parking Commission

Notice

The City of Lake Forest is accepting applications to serve on the Traffic and Parking Commission. Three seats are available. Applications must be submitted online using this form and must be received by 6 p.m. on Monday, January  2025. 

The Traffic and Parking Commission advises the City Council on issues relating to parking and the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and other modes of transportation upon the circulation network of the City. The Commission will provide recommendations related to traffic and parking including, but not limited to traffic and parking related field studies, requests for traffic control devices, requests for permit parking and street sweeping parking restrictions, and other related matters.

This Commission meets the Monday prior to the first City Council meeting of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Commission members pledge upon appointment to represent the overall public good and not that of an exclusive group or interest and will sign an Ethics Policy upon appointment to the Commission. The City assigns a staff liaison to work with the Commission and facilitate communication between the Commission and the City Council. In addition to attending the regular monthly Commission meetings, Commissioners are expected to periodically attend and participate in City programs and activities.

Commissioners receive a salary of $118 per meeting, not to exceed $236 per month.

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Please limit your responses to 100 words each for Questions 7-10.

Tell us about your relationships to Current Council Members or Employees. Please limit your responses to 50 words each for Questions 11-13.

Tell us about your understanding of government: Please limit your comments to 100 words each for Questions 14 & 15.

Tell us about your vision for the City: Please limit your comments to 200 words each for Questions 16-18.

Attachments

The following attachments are part of the reference materials for the application:

Applicant Verification

I attest to the following: 1. I am a legal resident of the City of Lake Forest. 2. I am registered to vote in the City of Lake Forest. 3. I am able to attend Traffic and Parking Commission meetings that are regularly scheduled the Monday prior to the first City Council meeting each month ar 6:30 p.m. 4. I have submitted a Statement of Economic Interest, in accordance with the Political Reform Act. 5. I understand this application is a Public Record and may be made available to members of the public upon request, with personal contact information redacted. The information provided in this application is true and accurate.

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This form is for businesses that are physically located at a Lake Forest address.

 

Please enter Mailing Address information, if different from Business Address.
Home-Based Business?
If yes, you do not need to enter Property Manager Contact Information on the following page.

Commercial Business Additional Information

Applicable if you are a commercial or a home-based business.

Reason(s) for locating Business in Lake Forest:

Property Manager Contact Information

Applicable if you are leasing or own commercial property.

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF YOU ARE A HOME-BASED BUSINESS.

Business Watch - Emergency Contact Information

Please complete the following emergency contact information if your business wishes to participate in the Orange County Sheriff's Department "Business Watch Program". You will be contacted and provided with additional information and receive a "Business Watch" decal.

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF YOU ARE A HOME-BASED BUSINESS.

More Information on Lake Forest Business Watch:

Business Watch | Lake Forest, CA

To learn more about the Lake Forest Business Watch Program, please visit the link above.

Please enter the name of an individual to call in case of an emergency. They must have keys to your business.
Please enter the name of an individual to call in case of an emergency. They must have keys to your business.
Do you have an alarm system?
Do you have surveillance cameras?

Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Membership

Membership Application

Joining the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce offers numerous opportunities to network, gain valuable experience, expand your business, and more. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, select the link above.

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CCA

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City of Lake Forest SMS Sign Up

Please provide the following information to join the waiting list for the Lake Forest CERT program.
Previous Experience Please check all that apply
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Expand the Forest

Expand the Forest Beautification Program

Public Works Department | 100 Civic Center Dr. | Lake Forest, Ca 92630 | (949) 461 - 3493

Applicant Information

Note: Due to the health and wellbeing of the selected trees, plantings will occur only from October 1st though December 1st and March 1st through June 1st. Staff will contact you during this time frame. Dedication plaques are not allowed. 

Location

 

Disclaimer: If a planting date cannot be arranged, the tree(s) will be planted by the end of the planting period. 

 

Type of Tree

Dedication

The City Council Certificate: The dedication and sponsor(s) information will appear on the City Council signed certificate mailed to you after the tree planting has occurred.

(Example: In loving memory of John Doe, a great friend and co-worker) 

Payment

The cost of the Expand the Forest Program is $93.00/15 gallon tree. 

If Paying by Check, Mail to:

City of Lake Forest
Expand the Forest Program
100 Civic Center Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630

If Paying with Cash, Bring to:

City of Lake Forest
100 Civic Center Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630

If Paying by Credit Card

Credit card payments are accepted through eLakeForest.com with a 3.29% service fee. Register for a new account through eLakeForest.com.

 

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Lake Forest eNewsletters

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Email Lists

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Responsible Pet Ownership

Vet / Clinic:
20780 Lake Forest Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 600-8310
23162 El Toro Frontage Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 837-5222
29040 Portola Parkway, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 380-1255
24301 Muirlands Blvd Ste P, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 837-7660
22377 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 855-9744
3 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (949) 581-7979
26741 Rancho Pkwy Suite 105-D, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 354-5201 BlissAnimalHospital.com

Owner Information

City: Lake Forest

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Do you have an active Neighborhood Watch now?
If so, would you like representatives from the OC Sheriff’s Department and City to attend a meeting?
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