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| Brain Fitness Activity of the Month |
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Visit a museum. Go on a guided tour of a museum or another site of interest. Pay careful attention to what the guide says. When you get home, try to reconstruct the tour by writing an outline that includes everything you remember. Why: Research into brain plasticity (the ability of the brain to change at any age) indicates that memory activities that engage all levels of brain operation-receiving, remembering and thinking-help to improve the function (and hinder the rate of decline) of the brain. |
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| February Bus Trips |
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Call the office at 858-792-7565 to sign up by phone. $5 suggested donation per trip.
Tues, 2/9 Shopping Trip to UTC, 10 am - 1 pm - Let's hope for sunny skies so we can stop by Ben & Jerry's for a hot fudge sundae!
Sun, 2/21 Coastal Community Concert Band, 12:30 - 5pm - Celebrate CCCB's 27th Anniversary and enjoy trombonist Harry Watters, who has recorded with numerous big name musicians. Watch DMCC's own Buck Abell, Lucy Zizka and David Paa perform! Concert starts at 2. Carlsbad Community Church, Jefferson and Pine, Carlsbad. $17 includes admission and bus donation; $12 if you drive yourself.
Tue, 2/23 Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 11-3 . Artist Tara Donovan uses materials to mimic the organization of geological or biological forms. 1100 Kettner Boulevard. $10 includes admission good for 7 days and bus donation. |
| Lunch Around the Village |
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Monday, March 1
11:30 - 1 pm
L'Auberge - $15 includes lunch & tip
Treat yourself with a fabulous meal and a giggle with good friends! Join us for another fun lunch event with DMCC's Care Manager Darcy Mulholland! $15 includes lunch and tip. Reservations required - Seating limited to 20 so hurry! 858-792-7565
Lunch Around the Village is funded in part by Emeritus at Carmel Valley. |
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Let Us Help You |
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Medical Equipment to Loan
DMCC has medical equipment to loan for temporary needs at no charge: wheelchair and ramp, lightweight traveling wheelchair, walker and crutches, shower seat. Whether you need it for yourself or a visiting loved one, why rent when you can borrow ours? Call DMCC at 858-792-7565 for availability and to reserve. |
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| Keeping Older Adults
on the Go Talking to loved ones about whether or not they should continue driving is not easy. Many older adults don't recognize declining abilities, or fear they'll lose their independence. Come learn how to help someone make the decision to stop driving, hear how brain exercises can improve driving skills, and discover community alternatives to driving.
Bring your questions for the panel of experts! Meet the creator of our Brain Fitness Program software - Dr. Michael Merzenich!
Weds, February 10
2:30 - 5 pm
Temple Adat Shalom
15905 Pomerado Rd.
Poway 92064
Free; reservations required by 2/8/10 at 858-637-3223 or www.jfssd.org. | |
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| Coffee & Conversations |
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 Barry & Corinne Smedley: Love Affair with the World Travel Talk
Come and celebrate the season of love with friends and neighbors at our Valentine Tea! Please RSVP by Weds., February 3. Be sure to let us know if you need a ride!
Monday, February 8 Please RSVP
1:30 to 3:30 pm by Wed, Feb. 3
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| Free Bridge Lessons |
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 Offered at Del Mar Library
If you ever wanted to learn to play bridge, the Del Mar Library is offering a rare opportunity for free monthly bridge lessons to the Del Mar community, February-May, 2010.
The 10 a.m. to noon Thursday lessons will be taught by Marilyn Anderson of the American Bridge Teachers Association and will include: Stayman Convention, Feb. 25; Negative Double, March 25; Preemptive Bidding (Weak Two's), April 22, and Strong Two Opening, May 27.
Participants of the free bridge lessons can then put what they've learned into practice at bi-weekly bridge sessions offered by Del Mar Community Connections on Wednesdays, downstairs at the Powerhouse Community Center from 10 until 2 pm. Del Mar Community Connections also sponsors Mah Jongg games weekly from 10:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays upstairs at the Powerhouse. Both activities are always seeking newcomers and no partners are needed to play bridge.
For more information, call the library at 858-755-1666. |
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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! Whether you are new to computing or just want to
brush up on your skills, please drop by! In Partnership
with Casa di Amistad and the Solana Beach Senior
Center, DMCC offers 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.
Improve your physical and mental balance, coordination
and fitness next to the soothing ocean waves. 7 sessions through January 11 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 -
T/Th - 8, 9 or 10 a.m. (10 am class is Low Impact
Chair Fitness) Sessions held at the Powerhouse Community Center. Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $29.
Seasoned Readers Book Club - February 25 - 2 p.m.
Meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Del Mar
Library to discuss the selected book. This month's
selection: A Voyage Long & Strange by Tony Horwitz. Contact Joanne Sharp to sign up at 858-755-0555, or email djsharp@roadrunner.com.
Singing Together
February 9, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Chisari residence, 1010 Crest Road. Come and sing or
just listen to an afternoon of joyful music to piano accompaniment. Valentines are in the air! Bring your favorite Valentine song or a special song of love for all of us to share. No reservations required; newcomers always 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. We're always looking for new players! 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 - February 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
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 - February 26, 9 a.m. - 1 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. |
| DMCC Website Redesigned |
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New Sophisticated Look
The new DMCC web site has made its debut. We hope that you like what you see; please take a look! You can view it at www.dmcc.cc. |
| Save These Dates! |
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| March Events
Friday, March 5 - Whale Watching: Celebrate whale watching with Scripps naturalists as we venture out to locate gray whales on their migration from the Bering Sea to Baja's breeding grounds. Detect and listen to whale and dolphin sounds in real time using state- of-the-art research equipment from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Search for other marine life such as seals, sea lions, migrating birds and more. Get a close-up look and learn about gray whale baleen, barnacles and prey items from aquarium naturalists during the cruise.
Tuesday, March 15 - Classic Contemporary: Lichtenstein, Warhol & Friends exhibit at the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art.
Tuesday, March 23 - Hiring Caregivers 101 - An evening event so that working adults with elderly parents may attend and learn questions to ask and what we need to know about hiring caregivers. We'll follow up in April with a similar talk about Assisted Living options.
Wednesday, March 24 - DMCC Guest Bartender Night at Sbicca's! It was such great fun the first time around, we're returning! Stop in for a tasty bite and refreshing cocktail poured by a DMCC Board Member. All proceeds will benefit DMCC programs.
Coming in May
Saturday, May 22 - Second Annual Jerry Finnell Memorial Walk starts with a pancake breakfast at the Firehouse and guided lagoon tour! Memorial ribbons as remembrances for loved ones will be made during the breakfast for a community wreath.
Watch the DMCC website - www.dmcc.cc - as these events develop! |
| Free Early Stage Alzheimer's 1-Day Event |
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| Town Hall Meeting
The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a forum for people with early memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. This is a chance for them to connect with others who understand the Alzheimer's experience; discuss issues that matter most to them; and help the Alzheimer's Association best serve them.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
9 am to 12 noon (checkin begins at 8:30)
UCSD - Manchester Executive Conference Center
5998 Alcala Park, SD 92110
Register by February 13
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| H1N1 Flu Shot Info |
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Where Can You Get an H1N1 Flu Shot?
Because the senior population is not identified as an at-risk group, DMCC will not be offering an H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic. However, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has a series of mass vaccination clinics for all individuals who want to receive H1N1 vaccine and have not yet gotten it. For location information and details, call 2-1-1 or visit online: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/Portal/flu/H1N1vaccine.html. | |
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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