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

Friday, November 7:  Salute to America’s Veterans Bus Trip aboard the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier – 12 – 3 pm.  Enjoy patriotic music, stories, color guard and refreshments.  RSVP to DMCC by 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 4.

Saturday, November 8: (Second Saturday of the month) Bus trip to the movies at La Jolla Village Landmark or AMC Theaters.  Leave at noon; return at 3:30 pm.  Call to reserve your spot.

Friday, November 21:  UTC Holiday Shopping Bus Trip – Last chance to beat the holiday shopping rush!  We’ll even carry your purchases to your door.  Call to reserve your spot.

DMCC Ongoing Events and Activities

Computer Tutoring for Seniors: FREE! Mondays, 9 -11:30 am. In partnership with Casa di Amistad & the Solana Beach Senior Center, DMCC offers computer tutoring plus use of Web Adapt technology for those with vision problems. 120 Stevens Ave., SB, Computer Lab, Room 108.                                                                                     

Dr. Kalina Health Forum: FREE!  Mondays through November 10, 9:30 – 11 am, St. Peter’s Parish.  Interactive discussions designed to empower participants to experience a higher level of health & well-being.  A new topic every week; attend those of interest to you.  Reservations recommended.  Donations welcome.

NEW! Tai Chi by the Sea:  Mondays, 10:30-11:30 am, Powerhouse Community Center.  November 3-January 12. Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3418 or online at www.sdadulted.com.  Fee:  $48.

Warm Water Aerobics Class for Del Mar Seniors: Mondays,  12 - 1 pm at Noonan Family Swim School, Jimmy Durante Blvd. Fee: $6/class or $30 for 6 classes.  Register in class.  For more information call Eleanor Conlon 858-792-8167. 

Senior Fitness Classes by San Dieguito Adult Ed: T/Th, 8, 9 & 10am.  Winter session begins November 4, ends January 29. Choice of three 1-hour classes at the Powerhouse. 10 a.m. class is with chair; low impact stretch & tone.  Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3418 or online at www.sdadulted.com.  Fee:  $15.

Shuttle Bus Service:  Weds & Thurs, 9 am – 1 pm.  DMCC shuttle bus provides pick-up at City of Del Mar residents’ homes & takes them on alternate Wednesdays to either Henry’s (Solana Beach) or Trader Joe’s (Encinitas); Thursdays to Von’s on Mango & Ralph’s in DM Highlands. There is always a cheerful bus host on board to assist riders loading & unloading their purchases.  Suggested donation for each trip: $5. Call 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up. 

Bridge & Mah Jongg Games: FREE! Wednesdays at Powerhouse Community Center; no partner necessary. Bridge 11 am - 2 pm Downstairs; Mah Jongg 10 am - 2pm Upstairs. Call June Strasberg for more Mah Jongg info 858-755-4680.

Life Story Writing: Thursdays, 9 – 11:30 am, November 6-January 22 or Fridays, November 7-January 23, 9:30 am – 12 pm at St. Peter’s Library with Mai Lon Gittelsohn.  Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3418 or online at www.sdadulted.com.  Fee:  $15. 

Knit & Stitch: Thursday, November 6, (First Thursday of each month) 3 - 4:30 pm.  At the Del Mar City Library. Bring your own project & share an idea.  Call Regina Horner at 858-755-1931 for details.

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

Senior Legal Services: FREE!  Friday, November 14 (date change due to Thanksgiving holiday- usually the last Friday of each month), 11 am - 3 pm for seniors 60 &  older in the 92014 zip code area.  Attorney provides advanced healthcare directive, power of attorney, wills, referrals & more. Must call DMCC at 858-792-7565 for appointment & to confirm date.

Upcoming DMCC Events
(Mark your calendars!)

Holiday Tea – Monday, December 8, 1:30-3:30 pm, St. Peter’s Parish Hall - Mingle with your friends and neighbors.  RSVP by Tuesday, Dec 2.

Coffee Conversations, our social gatherings with speaker presentations and refreshments,  begin with our December Holiday Tea and happen every second Monday of the month through May.  Watch future Sandpiper ads or check the DMCC website for details.

Shared Housing:  1 Solution to These Economic Times!

Becoming a Shared Housing home provider offers many benefits: a bit of extra income from rent, help with chores, companionship or preventing loneliness, practice in seeing what it’s like to share your home. 

All prospective tenants are prescreened, and background checks are conducted. All efforts are made to find a compatible match for you. No one is placed with you until you have met and fully approved the individual.

If you are a Del Mar homeowner with an extra room or separate unit to exchange for rent &/or services, please call Del Mar Community Connections at 858-792-7565 to learn more about how the Shared Housing program can benefit YOU. 

Congratulations to Annie Hutchins for winning the Bella Luna Fundraiser Opportunity Drawing!