The Sandpiper

June 2008 issue

Del Mar Community Connections: a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation
Neighbors Helping Neighbors to Create a Web of Safety, Service and Support

DMCC Special Events and Activities

Tuesday, June 10: DMCC Salad Potluck Luncheon

Come see your neighbors model ‘Summer Fashions for Del Mar Living'. North County Humane Society will present some senior dogs ready to be permanent companions. Please bring a favorite salad to serve 8.11:30am, at St. Peter's Parish Hall; 334 14th Street, Del Mar. RSVP by June 2.

Call 792-7565 for more information or to reserve!!

Silver Age Yoga for Seniors: Fridays, 10-11am, at St. Peter's Parish Hall. Free. With chairs or on the floor. Chairs provided; bring your own yoga mat for floor work. Teacher trained and certified by Silver Age Yoga.

Singing Together: Postponed until further notice.

Knit and Stitch: Thursday, June 5, 3-4:30pm (first Thursday of each month). At the Del Mar City Library. Bring your own project and share an idea. Call Regina Horner, 755-1931 for details.

DMCC's Senior Legal Services: Friday, June 27, 12noon-4pm, (last Friday of each month). Attorney provides advanced healthcare directive, power of attorney, wills, referrals and more. Free for seniors 60 and older in the 92014 zip code area. Must call DMCC at 792-7565 for appointment and to confirm date.

Senior Fitness Classes: By San Dieguito Adult Ed: Colleen Soto teacher. Current term ends June 13; Summer session begins June 23, ends July 31. No Classes at the Powerhouse. Instead, two classes will be offered at La Colonia Park , 715 Valley Drive , Solana Beach . 9-10am, MWF; chair class MF 10-11am. Registration, June 10, by phone (760) 753-7073 ext. 3418 or on-line at www.sdadulted.com .

Bridge and Mah Jongg Games: Wednesdays at Powerhouse Community Center . Free. Mah Jongg players upstairs 10am-2pm; Bridge downstairs 11am-2 pm. No partner necessary. Mah Jongg call June Strasberg 755-4680; Bridge call 792-7565.

Computer tutoring for seniors: In partnership with Casa di Amistad and the Solana Beach Senior Center, DMCC offers free computer tutoring plus use of Web Adapt technology for those with vision problems: Mondays, 9-11:30am, 120 Stevens Ave., SB, Computer Lab, Room 108. Call DMCC, 792-7565 for details.

Warm Water Aerobics Class for Del Mar Seniors: Mondays, 12noon-1pm, at Noonan Family Swim School , Jimmy Durante Blvd. Fee: $6/class or $30 for 6 classes. Register in class. For more information call DMCC, 792-7565 or Eleanor Conlon, 792-8167. The arthritis warm water class has been cancelled.

Shuttle Bus Service: DMCC shuttle bus provides pick-up at City of Del Mar residents' homes and takes them on alternate Wednesdays to Henry's (Solana Beach) and to Trader Joe's (Encinitas); on Thursdays to Von's on Mango and Ralph's shopping center in DM Highlands. Suggested donation for each trip: $3. Call 792-7565, 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up.

The DMCC bus always has a volunteer host to help shoppers with their shopping and taking their groceries into the house. New hosts are always needed -- PLEASE VOLUNTEER! 792-7565.

Rides to medical appointments: DMCC volunteers, using their own cars, drive City of Del Mar residents to medical appointments. Call 792-7565 a week in advance to reserve a ride. To become a volunteer driver, call 792-7565.

Dial-A-Ride taxi vouchers: For seniors over age 62 and residents with special needs who live in the City of Del Mar; now available through DMCC. Call 792-7565 for details.

County Event : Aging Summit 2008: Focus: Lifelong Learning. Thursday, June 26 , 9am-3pm, Town and Country Resort, Conventions Center and California Center for the Arts, Escondido . Keeping yourself connected with others, thirsty for knowledge and engaged in meaningful activities are keys to successful aging. Aging Summit 2008 will explore our options for lifelong learning and how our community can encourage our growth and utilize our experience. Free for persons 60 and older and persons with disabilities. To register call 800-827-4277 or www.agingsummit2008.org.

Thursday, September 18: DMCC Annual Fundraiser: Bella Luna. The Powerhouse. There will be dinner, music, dancing, silent and live auctions. Call 792-7565 to reserve.

Wednesday, October 8: Flu and Pneumonia Shots, 9am-3pm, City Hall Annex. Call 792-7565 to reserve your appointment.

On April 25, our dearly loved friend and loyal supporter, Jean Ramsay, died at the age of 90. Most recently Jean has been living with her daughter, Carol in her Orange County home. Jean and her husband, Allan had moved to Del Mar in 1974. Born in Nova Scotia , Canada , Jean moved with her family to Long Beach , California . She loved her 15th Street apartment that overlooked Seagrove Park . Her walls were adorned with her husband's magnificent oil paintings. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and all of us.

Marti Kaye retired as President of the Farmers' Market Board after 20 years of loyal stewardship. Thank you Marti for working so determinedly to bring quality local foods into our community and giving support to many of Del Mar's non-profit organizations.