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DMCC Special Events & Activities – February 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.

Where were you in 1959?

Submit an Old Photo

We would like photos circa 1959 for a special crafts project for the Valentine’s Tea to help you “Remember When.” All photos will be returned once scanned. Submission deadline is Thursday, January 22, 5 p.m. For details, contact Heather at 858-792-7565 or heather@dmcc.cc.

Upcoming Events

Mingle with Friends and Neighbors at our 2009 Coffee and Conversations
Monday, February 9, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Powerhouse Community Center, 1658 Coast Blvd – “We Love Del Mar” Valentine Tea celebrating Del Mar’s 50th Anniversary with Don Terwilliger “Remembering When.” Where were you in 1959? Bring a photo! $10 suggested donation.

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, La Jolla.

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 Communication Center, 240 10th Street - Readings from Our Lives Life Story Writing Class.

Financial & Legal Wellbeing Workshop Series 2009

DMCC is sponsoring a Financial and Legal Wellbeing Workshop Series offered by Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego. This series of four workshops provides education and information services about key financial planning and legal matters. All workshops will be held on Wednesdays from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 235 11th St. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, SO SIGN UP EARLY!

February 4, 2009 – Lifestyle Issues – employment issues, caregiver support, resources and services, income tax issues and health care planning

March 4, 2009 – Maximizing Savings & Investments – income and expense budgeting, tax advantaged savings and other investment strategies.

May 6, 2009 – Limiting Financial Risks – Medicare integration, health, property, disability, life and long term care insurance.

June 10, 2009 - Important Legal Decisions – Durable powers of attorney, living wills, estate planning and charitable giving.

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 by phone 760-753-7073 ext 3418 or online at 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 by phone 760-753-7073 ext 3418 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.

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 by phone 760-753-7073, ext. 3418 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15. (also offered Fridays - see below)

Knit and Stitch - February 5, (First Thursday of each month) 3 - 4:30 p.m. Free! Bring your own project and share an idea. At the Del Mar City Library. For details, call Regina Horner at 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, ext. 3418 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.

Silver Age Yoga for Seniors 10 - 11 a.m. 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. At St. Peter’s Parish Hall.

Senior Legal Services - January 30, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free! For seniors 60 and older in the 92014 zip code area. Attorney provides advanced healthcare directive, power of attorney, wills, referrals and more. Must call DMCC office for an appointment and to confirm date.

 

   
 

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