“The staff is so friendly! They go out of their way to make me feel welcome.”

Redwood Coast Senior Center provides stimulating activities, essential services and programs for active seniors. Located in Fort Bragg, on the magnificent Mendocino Coast, our historic Community Center supports optimal wellness and healthy aging.

Our History

In 1973, a concerned and active community member, Bea Erickson, gathered seven key community members together with the common goal of creating a place where seniors on the coast could gather. The meeting was the culmination of over four years of exhaustive work by Bea: canvassing and interviewing her fellow seniors, learning about what their needs were and what activities and resources they were interested in.

Out of this dedication, the Bea Erickson Senior Center was born. Through the years it has been a place for creativity, companionship and community for many generations of seniors on the coast. Now known as Redwood Coast Seniors, it continues to be a bright, welcoming space where you can meet old friends or make new ones.

Employment Opportunities

Current Openings

Lead Chef

RCS is looking for an experienced person that enjoys cooking and being creative with food. RCS serves an average of 100 people per day in our beautiful dining room. The position will not be responsible for supervision of kitchen staff. Please submit your application in person at the center or email to: director@rcscenter.org

Employment Application

Our Team

Jill Rexrode

Jill Rexrode

Executive Director

Laurie Hill

Laurie Hill

Dispatch and Information

Rose Matson

Rose Matson

Outreach Program Manager

Natalie Mahaffey

Natalie Mahaffey

Outreach Assistant

Mark Steese

Mark Steese

Business Accountant

Bill Hawk

Bill Hawk

Transportation Manager

Jon Wood

Jon Wood

Food Services Manager

Helen Jacobs

Helen Jacobs

Senior Peer Counseling

Roshan Ashford

Roshan Ashford

Day Program Coordinator

Shelly Richards

Shelly Richards

Transportation Services

Paul Nylund

Paul Nylund

Transportation Services

Arwen Hibden

Arwen Hibden

Thrift Store Manage

Our Board

Zo Abell

Zo Abell

Board Chair

Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll

Board Treasurer

Dan Gjerde

Dan Gjerde

Board of Directors

Linda Rosengarten

Linda Rosengarten

Board of Directors

Financials