Learn about the Serrano culture of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians with guest speaker Paakuma’ at the Redlands Community Senior Center’s Dessert and Dialogue program from noon to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 27.

Paakuma’ will speak about the history and culture of the Serrano Indians. Today, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized Serrano American Indian tribe near the city of Highland. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture.

Paakuma’ gives presentations on traditional and contemporary aspects of Serrano culture, music and ways of life. He has given presentations to community groups and educational institutions from the elementary to the university level.

Dessert and Dialogue is a free program, open to the public, that follows the senior nutrition lunch program at Redlands Community Senior Center. Hot meals are served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The meals are open to all adults. A suggested donation of $3 is appreciated for those 60 or older. Cost is $6 for those younger than 60.

Redlands Community Senior Center is at 111 W. Lugonia Ave.

For information call the center at 909-798-7579.

Source: City of Redlands