In 1975, Si Slavin and his wife Jane formed the Laguna Beach Senior Club to ensure that seniors continued to feel socially connected to and supported by the local community. Today, 50 years later, Laguna Beach Seniors, aka the Susi Q, continues that mission…and does so much more.

Over the past month or so, I’ve compiled a detailed history of our wonderful nonprofit. It’s been a revelation to learn about our growth from a tiny organization housed in an attic in the City Hall annex run primarily by volunteers, to a slightly larger group working out of Legion Hall, to the privately-funded nonprofit that today serves more than 6,000 older adults and offers between 50 – 80 programs and services every year.

Our thanks go to our founders, our long-term volunteers, and especially those who helped make our dream of a dedicated senior center come true, including the Quilter family, Elizabeth Pearson, Louise Buckley, Marthann Newton, and Skipper Lynn, to mention just a few.

Thank you for 50 wonderful years as we look forward to many more!

Renae Hinchey,
President, Board of Directors