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 & Activities – March 2009

Visit www.dmcc.cc  to find out more about DMCC activities and services.
Or please call 858-792-7565 if you have other questions.

Visit www.dmcc.cc for our Calendar of Events
Unless specified otherwise, please call 858-792-7565 or email heather@dmcc.cc for more info.

Submit an Old Photo for our 1950’s Photo Wall on display in the City Hall Annex!

Del Mar residents are invited to submit a photo from the 1950s for our “Where Were You in 1959?” photo wall in the Annex. Submit digitally via email or stop in and we can scan while you wait.

Upcoming Events
Mingle with Friends and Neighbors at our Coffee Talks

Monday, March 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m. at City Hall Annex, 235 11th Street – Preserving Vision in Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration with Anne Hanneken, M.D., Ophthalmologist and Professor of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, Scripps Research Institute. Food drive for Community Resource Center in Encinitas.

Monday, April 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m. at City Hall Annex, 235 11th Street – A Conversation about Palliative Medicine with Charles von Gunten, M.D., PhD, San Diego Hospice Foundation.

Monday, May 11, 10 – 11:30 a.m. at Del Mar TV, 240 10th Street - Readings from Our Lives Life Story Writing Class.

Financial & Legal Wellbeing Workshop Series 2009 –Note Date Changes!

This series offered by Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego provides education and information about key financial planning and legal matters. All workshops have changed from Wednesday to Thursdays from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 235 11th St. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

March 12, 2009 – Maximizing Savings & Investments – income and expense budgeting, tax advantaged savings and other investment strategies.

May 7, 2009 – Limiting Financial Risks – Medicare integration, health, property, disability, life and long term care insurance.

June 11, 2009 - Important Legal Decisions – Durable powers of attorney, living wills, estate planning and charitable giving.

Body Worlds 2 & The Brain – Our Three Pound Gem – Tuesday, March 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., San Diego Natural History Museum. Cost: $13 per person; ride the bus or drive yourself; reservations required.

Ongoing Activities
Mondays
Computer Tutoring for Seniors 9 -11:30 a.m. Free! 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 challenges. 120 Stevens Ave., SB, Computer Lab, Room 108.

Tai Chi by the Sea 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. February 2 - March 30 at Powerhouse Community Center. Register at 760-753-7073 or www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $48.

Warm Water Aerobics Class for Del Mar Seniors 12 Noon to 1 p.m. Noonan Family Swim School, Jimmy Durante Blvd. Fee: $6/class or $30 for 6 classes. Register in class.

Tuesdays
Senior Fitness Classes; Choice of three one-hour classes: 8, 9 and 10 a.m. T/Th (10 a.m. class is with chair) New session starts February 3 - March 31. All classes at Del Mar Powerhouse. Register at 760-753-7073 or www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.

Senior Health Forum – Free! 9 – 11:30 am, Del Mar TV Studio, 240 Tenth St. Join Dr. Kalina for his very popular interactive discussions on healthy aging and well-being; topics change each week.

Singing Together – Tuesday, March 10 – Free! Lift your voice in song to piano accompaniment and make some new friends. Song books provided. No need to RSVP; just show up. 1010 Crest Road.

Wednesdays
Grocery Shuttle Bus 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. DMCC bus provides pick-up at City of Del Mar residents’ homes and takes them alternately to either Henry’s in Solana Beach or Trader Joe’s in Encinitas. A bus host assists riders carrying their purchases. Suggested donation: $5. Call 24 hours in advance for pick up.

Mah Jongg Games 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free! No partner necessary. Upstairs in the Powerhouse Community Center. For more information, call June Strasberg 858-755-4680.

Bridge 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free! No partner necessary. Downstairs in the Powerhouse Community Center. For more information, call DMCC office.

Thursdays
Senior Fitness Classes; Three one-hour classes: 8, 9 and 10 a.m. T/Th See Tuesday description for details

Grocery Shuttle Bus 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. DMCC bus provides pick-up at City of Del Mar residents’ homes and takes them to Vons on Mango and Ralph’s Shopping Center in DM Highlands. A bus host assists riders carrying their purchases. Suggested donation: $5. Call 24 hours in advance for pick up.

Life Story Writing 9 - 11:30 a.m. February 5 - March 26 at St. Peter’s Library with Mai Lon Gittelsohn. Register at 760-753-7073 or www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.

Knit and Stitch – Thursday, March 5, (First Thursday of each month) 3 - 4:30 p.m. Free! Del Mar City Library. Bring your own project and share an idea. More info: Regina Horner 858-755-1931.

Fridays
Life Story Writing 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. February 6 - March 27 at St. Peter’s Library with Mai Lon Gittelsohn. Register by phone 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.

Silver Age Yoga for Seniors 10 - 11 a.m. Free! St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Chairs provided; bring your own yoga mat for floor work. Teacher trained and certified by Silver Age Yoga.

Senior Legal Services – Friday, March 27, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free! For seniors 60+ in the 92014 zip code area. Attorney provides advanced healthcare directive, power of attorney, wills, referrals and more. Appointment required; call to confirm date.