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Don't let aging get you down. It's too hard to get back up. ~ John Wagner
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| Financial & Legal Wellbeing Workshop |
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Important Legal Decisions
Thursday, June 11, 2009
1 - 2:30 p.m.
City Hall Annex
235 11th St.
The final Financial and Legal Wellbeing Workshop offered by Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego focuses on Important Legal Decisions - Durable powers of attorney, living wills, estate planning and charitable giving. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED; 858-792-7565 or register by email. |
| 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 or remind you to take your medication. 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. |
| Save the Date! |
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2009 Flu Shot Clinic
Our annual Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 9 am to 3 pm. You can book your appointment now! Register now by email or call 858-792-7565. |
| SDGE Medical Baseline Allowance |
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| Do You Qualify?
For people who depend on life support equipment or special environmental conditions, energy is essential. To help people with special health needs, SDG&E offers medical baseline allowances that provide additional regulated utility charges at the baseline rate, which is the lowest rate for residential customers and can help keep energy costs down.
To find out if you qualify for this service, call 1-800-411-7343, email info@sdge.com or download the medical baseline application from www.sdge.com. | |
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| THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE JERRY FINNELL MEMORIAL WALK! |
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 Fun, Food & Fundraising
Nearly 75 people of all ages participated in the Jerry Finnell Lagoon-to-Lagoon Memorial Walk on Saturday, April 16. Not only did the Walk recognize 50 years of Del Mar Civic Leadership, but it also served as a fundrasing tool to continue DMCC's Care Management Program.
The DMCC Care Management Program provides consultations with Social Worker Darcy Mulholland, who makes in-home assessments and recommendations to assist Del Mar seniors to remain living independently in their homes.
If you would like to make a donation to the Care Management Program or any of DMCC's other programs or activities, visit www.dmcc.cc and click on the "Donate Now" button! |
| Creating Your Family's Health History |
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 New Online Tool
Your family health history can help your health care practitioner provide better care for you. It can help identify whether you have higher risk for some diseases. It can help your health care practitioner recommend actions for reducing your personal risk of disease. And it can help in looking for early warning signs of disease.
The Surgeon General's "My Family Health Portrait" is an internet-based tool that makes it easy for you to record your family health history. The tool is easy to access on the web and simple to fill out. It assembles your information and makes a "pedigree" family tree that you can download. It is private--it does not keep your information. It gives you a health history that you can share with family members or send to your health care practitioner.
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| Are You Ready to Rumble?
DMCC Bus Excursion |
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 Scripps Institute of Oceanography
Presentation
Weds, June 3
5:30 - 6:30 pm
A recent report by scientists indicates there is a 99% chance that California will experience a 6.7 magnitude earthquake or greater in the next 30 years.
Join Scripps Institute of Oceanography scientists for a special presentation on seismic activity in California with focus on the San Andreas fault. Learn the latest findings in research & how Scripps scientists are making major advances in fundamental earthquake detection tools and developing early warning systems they hope will save lives when the "Big One" occurs.
Reservations required.
The program starts at 5:30; bus pick-ups for those who no longer drive will begin at 4:15. If you still drive, but would like to ride the bus, please be at the City Hall parking lot and ready to leave at 4:15. You may wish to bring a sandwich or snack to eat on the bus.
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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
Senior Fitness Classes by San Dieguito Adult Ed
9-10 a.m. M/W/F
New session starts June 23 at San Dieguito High School Academy, 800 Rancho Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas. Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.
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.
June 29 - July 27 at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley St, Solana Beach. Register by phone 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $36.
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 -
8 - 9:30 a.m. T/Th
New session starts June 29 at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley St, Solana Beach. Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $15.
Senior Health Forum - New Series Begins June 16!
10 - 11:30 a.m. (note new time)
Join Dr. Kalina for his 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!
June 30, 2 p.m.
Meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Del Mar Library to discuss the selected book (see book list at www.dmcc.cc). Contact Joanne Sharp to sign up at 858-755-0555, or email djsharp@roadrunner.com.
Singing Together
June 2, 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
Senior Fitness Classes by San Dieguito Adult Ed
9-10 a.m. M/W/F
See Monday description for details.
Grocery Shopping Shuttle Bus
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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
8 - 9:30 a.m. T/Th
See Tuesday description for details
Grocery Shopping Shuttle Bus
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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.
Knit and Stitch - June 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.
Fridays
Senior Fitness Classes by San Dieguito Adult Ed
9-10 a.m. M/W/F
See Monday description for details.
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.
Senior Legal Services - June 26, 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. |
| It's Still "Tweenie" Time! |
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Still Time to Adopt a Foster Kitten
The Department of Animal Shelters is still searching for foster parents for the hundreds of kittens they receive at shelters that are too young to be adopted, referred to as "tweenies". Foster families are needed to provide the extra care and socialization kittens need until they are old enough to return to the shelter for adoption at 8-9 weeks of age. The Department will provide all the necessary supplies and food to "Tweenie" foster parents; all you need to provide are a loving home environment, socialization and snuggles. Email Kim Tardy or call 619-236-4250.
| 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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