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| Thought du Jour |
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Signs That Old Age Might Be Creeping Up On You ...
· You like to be in crowds because they keep you from falling down.
· Your clothes go into the overnight bag so you can fill the suitcase with your pills.
· Your knees buckle, but your belt won't.
~ Gini Pedersen |
| Garden Tour & Treasure Hunt |
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Friday, April 17
9-10 a.m.
328 Bellaire
Come celebrate spring with a leisurely stroll through Mary Friestedt's gorgeous garden and discover hidden treasures throughout your journey! No need to RSVP; simply show up and enjoy! |
| Financial & Legal Wellbeing Workshop Series |
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The Financial and Legal Wellbeing Workshop Series offered by Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego continues to provide education and information services about key financial planning and legal matters. All workshops are held on Thursdays from 1 - 2:30 p.m. in the City Hall Annex, 235 11th St. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY!
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. |
| April Office Closure Dates |
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DMCC Offices are closed on alternate Fridays and City Hall Holidays.
Friday, April 3
Friday, April 17 |
| Have the Light Bulbs Changed in Your House! |
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 National Rotary Work Day
Saturday, April 25
Our local Del Mar Rotarians are offering to change out the old light bulbs in your home to the new energy-efficient type. They will be doing this on National Rotary Work Day, along with other Rotary Clubs across the nation. They will also change the batteries in your smoke detectors, if asked. (Batteries must be provided by homeowner). To have Rotary come to your home, call or email the DMCC office for an appointment. |
| Let DMCC Help You Remember to Take Your Medications! |
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 A New Service
Although originally developed to make daily phone call checks to Del Mar residents, DMCC has modified the Telephone Reassurance Program to also be used as a daily reminder call to take your important medications. If you would like to enroll in the Telephone Reassurance Program for either purpose, please contact the DMCC office at 858-792-7565. |
| 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 Consultation 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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| Jerry Finnell Memorial Walk |
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 Saturday, May 16, 2009
9 a.m.
Del Mar Community Connections invites you to start your family's day with a walk along Del Mar's glorious beaches!
The Walk starts at Torrey Pines State Beach at 9 & ends at 10:30 at Dog Beach with refreshments & a dedication celebration of Del Mar's Great Civic Leaders by Mayor Crystal Crawford.
All proceeds from this walk will benefit the DMCC Care Management Program: Helping our Del Mar seniors overcome challenges to independence with resources & assistance for staying safe & secure at home.
To register, visit our website: www.dmcc.cc or call for a registration form: 858-792-7565.
Registration fee: $15
Commemorative T-shirts will be for sale in local stores.
Form a team or come by yourself - you're sure to have fun! |
| April Coffee Talk & Tea Cup Drive |
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A Conversation about Palliative Medicine
Monday, April 13
10 - 11:30 a.m.
City Hall Annex
235 11th Street, Del Mar
Charles von Gunten, M.D., PhD, from the San Diego Hospice Foundation, will present information to help you understand this important topic.
Have an old tea cup you could donate to DMCC?
We are requesting donations of tea cups to use at our future tea socials. If you are doing some spring cleaning and have an old teacup (no coffee mugs, please) that you would like to recycle, please bring it!
Reserve your seat now!
(Be sure to include April Coffee Talk in the Subject) or
Call: 858-792-7565 |
| Join the New "Seasoned Readers" Book Club! |
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 First Meeting: Tuesday, April 28
2 p.m. at the Del Mar Library
Come prepared to suggest a book for the first read and discussion. The Seasoned Readers will meet the last Tuesday of every month to discuss the selected book.
Contact Joanne Sharp, Seasoned Reader Facilitator, to sign up at 858-755-0555, or email djsharp@roadrunner.com. Membership is limited to 12 and will be on a first come, first served basis, so sign up early if you are interested in joining. If there is great interest, it may be possible to form more than one group. |
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Regular Activities |
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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.
April 20 - June 19 at Powerhouse Community Center. Register by phone 760-753-7073 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)
New session starts April 21 - June 19. All classes at Del Mar Powerhouse. Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.
Senior Health Forum
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Join Dr. Kalina for his very popular interactive discussions designed to empower participants to experience a higher level of health and well-being. New topic weekly. Del Mar TV Studio, 240 Tenth St. Free; donations welcome.
Seasoned Readers Book Club - NEW!
April 28, 2 p.m.
Meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Del Mar Library to discuss the selected book. Contact Joanne Sharp to sign up at 858-755-0555, or email djsharp@roadrunner.com.
Singing Together
April 7, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Free! Come and exercise your vocal chords and raise your spirit in song with friends! Song books are provided and singers are accompanied by piano. Newcomers are always welcome. Chisari Residence - 1010 Crest Rd. (at Klish). Parking available on Klish.
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. Our bus hosts assist riders loading and unloading their purchases. Suggested donation: $5. Call DMCC 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up.
Mah Jongg Games - New Players Wanted!
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. Our bus hosts assist riders loading and unloading their purchase. Suggested donation $5. Call DMCC 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up.
9 - 11:30 a.m.
April 23 - June 19 at St. Peter's Library with Mai Lon Gittelsohn. Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15. (also offered Fridays - see below)
Knit and Stitch - April 2, (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.
April 24 - June 19 at St. Peter's Library with Mai Lon Gittelsohn. Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.
Silver Age Yoga for Seniors
10 - 11 a.m.
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. Free; donations welcome.
Senior Legal Services - April 24, 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. |
| Check out Photos of Our Recent Events! |
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 Online at www.dmcc.cc
Thanks to all our beloved "Old Dogs" for getting their owners to Dexter's Deli for our Old Dog Photo Shoot and to our participants for the Body Worlds bus trip!
You can see all the fun in photos by visiting our DMCC website and clicking on the Picture Gallery icon in the upper right corner. We also have photos from the 2008 Bella Luna Fundraiser.
We hope you'll visit it often - who knows? You might even spot yourself at an upcoming event! | 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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