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"The young sow wild oats. The old grow sage. " ~ Unknown |
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| September Bus Trips |
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Call the office at 858-792-7565 to sign up by phone. $5 suggested donation per trip.
Tue, 9/1 9:30 am-2:30 pm Free Museum Day @ Balboa Park - Bring a lunch or dine on your own at a restaurant in the park. Free museums include Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Centro Cultural de la Raza, Model Railroad Museum, Natural History Museum, Timken Museum of Art.
Wed, 9/9 La Costa Glen Dinner & Tour - 3:45 - 7:15 pm - La Costa Glen offers a variety of 77 villas, 29 garden villas, and 539 apartment homes, contained securely on 55 acres in a park-like preserve. Residents enjoy the privacy of their independent living residence, surrounded by over 200 acres of natural beauty, rolling hills and valleys, and plenty of open space. See for yourself tour and dinner in the dining room afterwards.
Tue, 9/22 Belmont Village Luncheon & Tour - 9:45 am - 1 pm Belmont Village is a distinctive community where personal interests are pursued, where lasting friendships are formed, where residents live lives of comfort in beautiful surroundings. It's truly a community built for life. See for yourself tour and lunch in their dining room afterwards.
Mon, 9/28 Shopping Trip to UTC - 9:30 am to 1 pm - Shop 'til you drop and then join the group for lunch before returning home. |
| Healthy Recipe Idea |
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| Tasty Greens Saute
Ingredients:
2 bunches greens, cleaned & de-stemmed (collard, kale or spinach)
1/2 onion, diced
8 garlic cloves, minced
1Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2-3 dashes balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
Saute onion & garlic in water until translucent in cast iron skillet. Add cumin to garlic & onion mix. Add greens & enough water to steam the vegetables & not burn the skillet. Stir.
Cover & let steam until cooked, adding water if necessary.
Cool.
Mix lemon juice, olive oil & vinegar.
Pour over cooled greens & mix well to coat.
~ Submitted by Lisa Cole, MS, APRN, from Dr. Kalina's Senior Health Forum |
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2009 Flu Shot Clinic
Thanks to everyone who has already signed up for our annual Flu Shot Clinic scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes (no appointments between noon and 12:30) from 9 am to 3 pm. There's still time to book your appointment! Register now by email or call 858-792-7565. |
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Ongoing DMCC Services |
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Unless noted otherwise, call DMCC at 858-792-7565 for more information on any of the following activities.
Medication Reminder Calls can be especially helpful after returning home from the hospital to remind you to take your important medications.
Are You Okay? 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 HICAP for a free appointment: 1-800-434-0222.
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| Celebrating You!
Donor & Volunteer Thank You Reception |
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Saturday, October 10th, 2-5 pm
 Mix, mingle, munch and make merry with our treasured friends and supporters at the Scripps Research Institute Faculty Club while enjoying panoramic ocean and golf course views! Meet the Scripps Genomic Medicine staff of the Wellderly Study "Uncovering the Genetic Secrets of Good Health", who are looking to America's "healthy elderly"; those 80 and older with no history of chronic disease, to help unlock the genetic secrets behind lifelong health. We'll also be revealing the recipient of the Second Annual Jerry Finnell Volunteer of the Year Award.
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| Farewell to Our Friends |
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Thanks for the Memories
We send our deepest condolences to the families of Jerry Wicke, Mickey Benjamin, Don Cook, Helen Glaser, Bob Melvin and Gene Requa who passed away this summer. |
| Roll up to the Magical Memory Tour |
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www.MagicalMemoryTour.com
 Take part in a scientific study about memory. Your memories about the Beatles can help us learn more about how the brain functions and the way we relate to our memories. Join the Magical Memory Tour to tell your own memories and view other people's. Interested in the results? They'll be revealed at the BA Festival of Science in Liverpool in September.
Magical Memory Tour is a collaboration between the British Association for the Advancement of Science, Professor Martin A. Conway and Dr. Catriona Morrison of the Leeds Memory Group, Institute of Psychological Sciences at the University of Leeds. |
| Sign Up Now for Fall Classes! |
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SD Adult Ed Catalogs Delayed
There has been a delay in getting the San Diego Adult Ed Course catalogs mailed. Remember you can always view classes and register 24/7 on their website, www.sdadulted.com or call 760-753-7073. |
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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. Donations are always welcome.
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. 8 sessions starting September 14 - November 2 at Powerhouse Community Center. Register by phone 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $54.
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 -
T/Th - 8, 9 or 10 a.m. (10 am class is Low Impact Chair Fitness) New sessions starting September 8 - October 29 at the Powerhouse Community Center. Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $29.
Senior Health Forum
New series begins September 29, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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 to DMCC welcome.
Seasoned Readers Book Club
September 29 - 2 p.m.
Meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Del Mar Library to discuss the selected book ( Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh). Contact Joanne Sharp to sign up at 858-755-0555, or email djsharp@roadrunner.com. Singing Together
September 15, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Chisari residence, 1010 Crest Road.
Tune up those well rested vocal cords by joining us for a rousing welcome of our fall season in song to piano accompaniment as Singing Together resumes after our summer break! No reservations required; newcomers welcome.
Wednesdays
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
10:30 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
T/Th - 8, 9 or 10 a.m.
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 - September 3, (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
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 - September 25, 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. |
| Coming In October
Maintain Your Brain! |
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Think Faster; Focus Better; Remember More
DMCC will be introducing a Brain Fitness computer-based program scientifically proven to improve memory, speed up thinking, and sharpen focus. Curious? Call the office at 858-792-7565 to add your name to the interest list! We're also recruiting volunteers to oversee and supervise participants enrolled in the program. If you are good with computers and might be interested in volunteering for this, please contact Heather or call 858-792-7565. |
| Your Home - Making It Your Safe Haven |
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Meet & Greet with Darcy
Lunch at Del Mar's newest restaurant - while enjoying table conversation, questions and answers with Darcy Mulholland, Care Manager for DMCC's Care Management Program. Darcy can help our older residents and their families develop solutions to the challenges of aging such as future long-term care needs, arrangements for in-home care and personal care issues. This is the first of regular monthly meetings with different topics each month. Monday, November 9, 11 a.m. Zel's Del Mar. Light lunch served immediately following. |
| Do You Like to Dance? |
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| New North County Senior Dance Venue
North County Senior Dance Schedule adds a new venue with live entertainment the 2nd Wednesday of the Month! Belmont Village will be hosting an afternoon of dancing featuring live entertainment by the "Cradit Union" band starting Wednesday, September 9, 1:30 - 3:30; $4 donation. 3535 Manchester Ave., Cardiff.
| 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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