Del Mar Community Connections
- Ashley Simpkins, Executive Director
Don’t miss the Del Mar Senior Fair on Saturday 4/18!
Planning for the first-ever Del Mar Senior Fair in partnership with the Del Mar Farmers Market is well underway. On Saturday April 18 from noon until 4pm, while the Farmers Market is going on downstairs at the Civic Center (1050 Camino Del Mar), DMCC will be in the upstairs plaza with nonprofit and government information tables, all sharing services and resources that benefit Del Mar seniors. We’re expecting more than 30 partner organizations to join us. We’ll also have free fitness opportunities, activity demonstrations, an interactive art activity to foster connection, and – because of course – we’ll share free slices of Del Mar lemon cake!
For the latest information, to sign up to volunteer at the event, or to help spread the word to your friends, family, and neighbors, visit www.dmcc.cc/seniorfair. Hope to see you there!
DMCC Volunteers Hit it Out of the Park
At DMCC, our volunteers are the true MVPs, and it’s time to celebrate your all-star season! On Friday, May 1st, we’re fielding our annual appreciation event to thank you for always going to bat for our senior neighbors. You’ve covered all the bases this year, and we want to make sure you’re in the starting lineup for this celebration. Please keep your eye on the ball and watch for the invitation we’ll be pitching your way soon—don’t let this one slide by!
Volunteer of the Month – March
DMCC’s Volunteer of the Month for March 2026 was Irene Bennitt. Irene is an Essential Transportation volunteer, taking nondriving older adults to medical and personal appointments, and uses her medical training to conduct blood pressure screenings at some of our large events. She was nominated by board member and Transportation chair Judy Schuckit who said, “We especially appreciate the warm, genuine relationships Irene builds with those she drives—her care goes far beyond transportation. It truly shows in the trust and connection she creates.”
DMCC programs and services depend on our incredible volunteers! To learn more about Irene, joining our Essential Transportation team, or using your special skills to help in a unique way, visit dmcc.cc/volunteerofthemonth.