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THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:
1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.
~Big Mo Two |
| December Bus Trips |
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| Movie Saturday, December 13
Catch the DMCC shuttle bus to the movies. Approximate time Noon to 3:30 p.m. Call the office to reserve your seat.
Holiday Shopping Trip to UTC Friday, December 19
Here's your last chance to wrap up your holiday shopping before Santa's arrival! We'll even help carry your packages to your door. Call the office to reserve your spot! 858-755-792-7565. |
| Financial & Legal Wellbeing Workshop Series |
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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 DMCC Services |
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Medicare question? A HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) counselor is available at the DMCC office the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 9am to 12 noon. If you need help with your prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, or health claim appeals, call for a free appointment: 1-800-434-0222.
Rides to Medical Appointments: DMCC volunteers, using their own cars, drive City of Del Mar residents to medical appointments. Call a week in advance to reserve a ride. To become a volunteer driver, call the DMCC office.
Dial-A-Ride Taxi Vouchers for seniors over age 62 and residents with special needs who live in the City of Del Mar are available through DMCC. Call the office for details.
Care Management Consulation Services help older people and their families develop solutions to the challenges of aging such as future long-term care needs and arrangements for in-home care. Darcy Mulholland, MSW, is available to meet with you and make recommendations to help you live safely at home. Call DMCC to make an appointment. 858-792-7464.
Telephone Reassurance Program provides a daily check-up call to make sure that you answer your phone at a designated time. Unanswered calls trigger a follow-up response by DMCC personnel to make sure you are okay. To enroll in the program contact DMCC at 858-792-7565. |
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Dear Friends, Neighbors and Supporters,
Come celebrate the festive season with your neighbors on Monday, December 8th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at St. Peter's Parish Hall. We will gather to toast the holidays with egg nog punch followed by a medley of finger sandwiches and sensational homemade cookies. Our own Del Mar choristers will lead our singing and merry-making. Bring along your high spirits and some canned food for the Encinitas Community Resource Center holiday food drive.
Our December schedule of activities will have some changes to accommodate the Christmas and New Year's holidays, but none of our services will be cancelled. Heather Glenn, our Program Director, will be on vacation from December 22nd to January 5th. I will be staffing the office during the mornings from 9 am to 12:30 pm throughout her vacation. Please come by and visit.
We approach the year's end with endless gratitude for the invaluable work and loyalty of our extraordinarily capable Program Director Heather Glenn and our Bus Driver Scott Eggum. Our programs and services operate with great efficiency and a high level of consideration for our residents' ongoing needs with Heather and Scott leading the way. They make a huge difference every day in the quality of community life. We are deeply indebted to Heather and Scott.
We are very eager for the new year's events, and I urge you to unwrap those 2009 calendars and mark the dates of the activities that you will find as you scroll through beyond this letter. Enjoy all of the season's opportunities and moments to come together with friends, neighbors and families. These are the gifts of the season.
Until next month!
Warm regards,
Shirley King,
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Unless noted otherwise, call DMCC at 858-792-7565 for more information on any of the following 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.
November 3 - January 12 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 by San Dieguito Adult Ed -
Choice of three one-hour classes: 8, 9 and 10 a.m. T/Th (10 a.m. class is with chair)
All classes at Del Mar Powerhouse. Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext 3418 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.
Singing Together
December 2 & 16 - 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Free! Come and exercise your vocal chords and raise your spirit in song with friends! 1010 Crest Way, DM.
Wednesdays
Shuttle Bus Service to go Grocery Shopping
DMCC shuttle 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. There is always a cheerful bus host on board to assist riders loading and unloading their purchases. Suggested donation: $5. Call 858-792-7565 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up. Holiday bus changes: Monday, 12/22 to Henry's and Monday, 12/29 to Trader Joe's.
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 by San Dieguito Adult Ed Three one-hour classes: 8, 9 and 10 a.m. T/Th
(10 a.m. class is with chair)
See Tuesday description for details
Shuttle Bus Service to go Grocery Shopping
DMCC shuttle 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. There is always a cheerful bus host on board to assist riders loading and unloading their purchases. Suggested donation: $5. Call the DMCC office 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up. Holiday bus changes to Vons/Ralphs: Tuesday, 12/23 and Tuesday, 12/30.
9 - 11:30 a.m.
November 6 - January 22 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 - December 4, (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. The January Knit & Stitch is rescheduled to Thursday, January 8 due to the holiday.
Fridays
Life Story Writing
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
November 7 - January 23 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 - December 12 (schedule change due to holidays) 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. |
| Opportunity Drawing Winner |
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Bella Luna Fundraiser
Congratulations to Annie Hutchins, winner of the L'Auberge Resort package at the 2008 Bella Luna fundraiser. Winning was especially sweet because Annie was also celebrating a landmark birthday that same day! Congratulations, Annie, and enjoy your getaway! |
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 Singing Together
Lift your spirit in song and exercise those vocal chords! Make new friends!
Tuesdays
December 2nd
Dcember 16th
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Chisari Residence
1010 Crest
Del Mar | Del Mar Community Connections is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Neighbors helping neighbors to create a web of safety, service and support. |
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