Pilgrim Place

Pilgrim Place A vibrant and inclusive senior community committed to justice, peace and care of the Earth. Environmental stewardship is a community priority at Pilgrim Place.

Pilgrim Place is an intentional, caring multi-level senior living community striving to be socially responsible; environmentally sustainable; diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religion; and committed to excellence in health care and developing services that foster meaningful growth and dignity for all who live, work, and volunteer here. Pilgrim Place is a community of per

sons who have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of others and continue to do so in retirement. Woven into daily activities and practices at Pilgrim Place are themes of service to each other, support of local and global peace, advocacy for social justice efforts and a passion for environmental stewardship. Intentional acts of service, friendship and activism are at the core of our ethos. Underpinning all of this is a commitment to racial, sexual and religious diversity. Sharing this commitment, the administrative team, the Board of Directors and residents unified in collaboration to significantly reduce the energy costs and carbon footprint of the whole community through three LEED certified buildings, the installation of over 2,000 solar panels, initiating solar power and since 2000 a 50% reduction in water use. Licensed with the State of California as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Pilgrim Place is a type of retirement community where a continuum of care - independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care - are offered. At Pilgrim Place your future health care needs are secure.

As an intentional community, Pilgrim Place’s commitment to caring for each other extends beyond our campus. On Thursday,...
05/29/2026

As an intentional community, Pilgrim Place’s commitment to caring for each other extends beyond our campus. On Thursday, May 29, Pilgrim Place hosted a free Senior Resource Fair featuring almost 50 vendors and community partners. Residents of Claremont came out to engage with experts in healthcare and home health, fitness and wellness, education, financial planning, and more. We were delighted to provide this opportunity for older adults to learn about and connect with services specialized in planning for the future. Our deepest thanks to all our community partners who participated in this event.

Join us next Thursday, May 28, from 9:30 – 11:30 am for Pilgrim Place’s Senior Resource Fair! At this free event, you ca...
05/21/2026

Join us next Thursday, May 28, from 9:30 – 11:30 am for Pilgrim Place’s Senior Resource Fair! At this free event, you can connect with 40+ community partners that will share information about healthcare and home health, fitness and wellness, financial planning, education, and many additional topics. Visit www.pilgrimplace.org/senior-resource-fair for more information and a full list of participating partners.

On May 14, nearly 30 Pilgrim Place residents shared their artistic talents at the first-ever collective exhibition of re...
05/20/2026

On May 14, nearly 30 Pilgrim Place residents shared their artistic talents at the first-ever collective exhibition of resident paintings. Hosted by the Scrooby Committee at Abernethy Dining Room, the event was called “Fire to Ice: Kaleidoscope of Styles,” and represented a wide breadth of media and color. “Those who attended were amazed by the sheer number of painters and the immense talent we have in our community,” said Lisa Oglesby Hamilton, who serves as Resident Creative Director of the Pilgrim Place Painters’ Guild. Lisa, who started painting in retirement, noted that research shows creating and appreciating art contributes to longevity. “Pilgrim Place is an arts colony, and this environment inspires and energizes the creative process. The artists really enjoyed sharing their art with their fellow residents, and we have even more residents who create in other art forms, including pottery, weaving, stained glass, photography, poetry, playwriting, and more.”

Pilgrim Place residents recently participated in a music jam session with several undergraduate students and professors ...
05/14/2026

Pilgrim Place residents recently participated in a music jam session with several undergraduate students and professors from The Claremont Colleges. The event idea came from Sasha Lu, a graduating senior at Pitzer College, and Pilgrim Place resident Nan Cooney. Nan brought in the musical talents of fellow residents Cathy Curtis and Margaret Davis to play different types of songs alongside student musicians—from The Beatles and John Denver to 1900s ragtime, from Maroon Five and Bob Dylan to an old round from the 17th century. “It’s amazing to see the magic of music bridging the many decades that separated our ages,” said Cathy. “Each of us teaching, each of us learning, all of us loving playing and singing songs together.”

Pilgrim Place was honored to receive the Bridge Builder Award from the Draper Center for Community Partnerships at Pomon...
05/07/2026

Pilgrim Place was honored to receive the Bridge Builder Award from the Draper Center for Community Partnerships at Pomona College. Presented at the Center’s annual Community Engagement Awards Ceremony, this award recognizes a community partner that has demonstrated a commitment to facilitating sustainable and collaborative relationships between the Pomona College community and other internal or external communities. Pilgrim Place was nominated for this award by Pomona students in recognition of its work with Orientation Adventure last August and the Pilgrim Exchange, an intergenerational club through which Pomona College students connect with Pilgrim Place residents at Castle Café events each Friday. These efforts build upon Pilgrim Place’s intergenerational learning foundation, The Napier Initiative, in partnership with The Claremont Colleges.

04/30/2026

Hear from our residents and community members about why you should join us this Saturday, May 2 for the next First Saturday Sale from 9-11 am at Pilgrim Place! A special thanks to Pilgrim Place resident Don Schroeder for sharing his extraordinary video talents and capturing this firsthand view of the events.

Participating booths on Saturday include Coffee and Donuts, Furniture, Art, Miscellaneous, Books, Fine Arts, Plants and Produce, Pilgrim Authors and Photographers, Pendleton Yard Sale, Rocks and Shells, Emporium, Costume Jewelry, Ask a Resident, and the Petterson Museum.

Visit www.pilgrimplace.org/first-saturday-sales for more details.

All proceeds benefit the Resident Health and Support Program. Plus, by purchasing these gently used items, you are also supporting Pilgrim Place’s value of caring for the earth.

On Tuesday, April 29, Pilgrim Place was honored to host presenters from Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit organization bas...
04/30/2026

On Tuesday, April 29, Pilgrim Place was honored to host presenters from Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, CA, dedicated to the rehabilitation and re-entry of former gang members and incarcerated persons. Residents heard from two counselors about their journey through the organization and the important work they continue to do in their community. Father Greg Boyle, founder of the organization, then spoke about his time serving as pastor of Dolores Mission Church in Boyle Heights, years of witnessing the devastating impact of gang violence on his community, and his work fostering a space and culture built on loving your neighbor, rather than fearing the world. Father Boyle’s approach, centered on “neighborism,” aligns beautifully with Pilgrim Place’s mission of justice, peace, care for the earth, and care for each other. We thank Father Boyle and Homeboy Industries for their inspiring work and global impact.

Last week, Napier Awardees Zumaya Toussaint-Farrell and Nathan Flores signed their grant contracts, setting into motion ...
04/28/2026

Last week, Napier Awardees Zumaya Toussaint-Farrell and Nathan Flores signed their grant contracts, setting into motion their fellowship projects that connect to Pilgrim Place’s values of justice, peace, and care for the earth. Thanks to the generosity of donors to The Napier Initiative, each Fellow has been awarded a $20,000 grant to implement their project—Zumaya will head to Grenada to revitalize composting systems at Belmont Estate, while Nathan will work with state and federal governments in Yucatán, Mexico to build a migrant children’s shelter. Both students are graduating from Pomona College next month.
Visit https://www.napierinitiative.org/2026-fellows to learn more about this year’s Fellows and their proposed projects.

Pilgrim Place celebrated “Care for the Earth” Week by coming out to rejoice in our campus’s natural beauty. From April ...
04/27/2026

Pilgrim Place celebrated “Care for the Earth” Week by coming out to rejoice in our campus’s natural beauty. From April 20 – April 24, residents shared an evening of tasting, touring and tales of the fruit of our trees, capping off the week with a tree planting ceremony in honor of retired Buildings & Grounds crewmember, Sammy Nwaohia. Other activities included birding, nature journaling, and garden show & tells. Presentations on our community’s previous sustainability efforts were highlighted in talks about our current progress and where we may go from here. Pilgrim Place remains steadfast in our commitment to care for the earth and for each other.

This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we are grateful for all of our volunteers! Pilgrim Place resident...
04/23/2026

This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we are grateful for all of our volunteers! Pilgrim Place residents are actively engaged in volunteer work year-round, and with the added support of our wonderful volunteers from the surrounding community, we continue to demonstrate our values. During Festival, for example, Pilgrim Place welcomes hundreds of community members to volunteer—whether supporting children’s activities or helping sell gently-used items that highlight our value of care for the earth. Volunteers are essential to the success of Pilgrim Place, and during this week of appreciation, we share our appreciation for your dedicated service.

If you are a community member who volunteers at Pilgrim Place, tell us in the comments why you choose to serve! If you are a Pilgrim Place resident, what is your favorite volunteer activity?

Address

625 Mayflower Road
Claremont, CA
91711

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12:15pm
1:15pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12:15pm
1:15pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12:15pm
1:15pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12:15pm
1:15pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:15pm
1:15pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19093995500

Website

https://www.pilgrimplace.org/festival-volunteers

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