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| Brain Fitness Activity of the Month | |
Reacquaint Yourself With The Ball
The task: Practice throwing and catching a ball up in the air. If you're good at it, take up juggling.
The reason: People who master these kinds of sensory-guided movement activities can hone their brains' visual, tactile and hand-eye coordination responses, with widespread positive impacts for the brain. |
| Lunch Around the Village | | |
Monday, June 7
11:30 - 1 pm
En Fuego
1432 Camino del Mar
Join us for another fun lunch event friends and neighbors at En Fuego. DMCC's Care Manager Darcy Mulholland will share tidbits on topics of interest. $10 in-cludes lunch and tip. Reservations & prepayment required: 858-792-7565
Lunch Around the Village is funded in part by Emeritus at Carmel Valley. |
| June Bus Trips | |
Call the office at 858-792-7565 to sign up. Prices include admission plus $5 suggested donation per trip and must be paid in advance, unless otherwise noted.
Mon, June 14 - 9:30 to 11:30 - Aging & Arthritis Talk, Scripps Mercy at Norman Park Center. Learn about the causes and different types of arthritis. Reservations required.
Fri, June 18 - 9:30 to 12:15 - New Options for Hearing Loss Talk,Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, La Jolla. Hearing Specialist Ritvik Mehta, MD, will address cutting-edge treatment options for hearing loss. $7.50; Reservations & prepayment required
Mon, June 21 - Science & Art of Meditation Talk, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. Learn about the science & art of meditation & how it can help you heal body, mind & spirit. $20; Reservations & prepayment required. |
| Let Us Help You | |
 Lost Pets
Did you know DMCC can help reunite lost and found pets with their owners? If you, a friend or neighbor has lost their pet - or found one - call or email DMCC with the information and we'll craft an Alert for email distribution ASAP. If you can provide a photo of the pet, that's even better! Pictured is Rita, an African Grey Parrot, who was reunited with her family by Del Mar residents who subscribe to our email list. 858-792-7565 or dmcc@dmcc.cc. |
| DMCC Now in Del Mar Times! | | | Monthly Column
The Del Mar Times has generously provided space to DMCC to write a monthly column. Learn about the latest projects DMCC has in the works or read about issues important to our population.
Is there a subject you'd like to see addressed in the DMCC column? Send us an email or call the office: dmcc@dmcc.cc or 858-792-7565. |
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| Exercise Your Brain Online | |
People who have not yet ventured onto the Internet now have a new reason to do so. Research suggests that surfing the Web may help
your brain function better.
A new study looked at brain activity in 24 adults - the youngest 55,
the oldest 78 - as they surfed the Net. Half the group were daily
users. The other half were "newbies," or first-time users. Participants spent an hour a day for a week performing Internet searches. At the beginning and end of the experiment, each subject underwent a
brain scan.
At the start, the newbies' brains showed significantly less activity in areas involved in working memory and decision-making, compared
with more experieinced users. By the end of the week, however, their brain patterns were quite similar to those of the old hands.
As we age, our brains undergo changes in structure and function
that affect memory and decision-making, as well as other complex tasks.
The authors, who presented their results at the Society for Neuro-science annual meeting, suggest that Internet searching may be
used as a brain exercise in older adults - and speculated that doing
so may even delay the onset of dementia.
-Reprinted from Parade Magazine, 1/10/10
NOTE: DMCC offers computer tutoring for seniors every Monday morning in the Computer Lab (Room 108) at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. Whether you are new to computing, or just
want to brush up on your skills, stop by 9 - 11:30 am! |
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Regular Activities | |
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 tutor-
ing plus use of Web Adapt technology for those with vision chal-
lenges. 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. Powerhouse Community Center. Register by phone 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com.
Fee.
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.
Senior Health Forum
10 - 11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday (5/11 and 5/25)
Free! Join Dr. Kalina for his popular interactive discussions de-
signed to empower participants to experience a higher level of
health and well-being. New topic each time. Del Mar TV Studio,
240 Tenth St.
Brain Fitness Computer Program - on Hiatus
'til Fall
A 40-hour computer-based program developed by Posit Science scientifically proven to improve memory, speed
up thinking and sharpen focus. No previous computer experience is required. Participants must commit to complete the full 40-hour program. The DMCC Brain Fitness Program is funded by a grant
from the office of San Diego County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price and is offered in partnership with The Gym in Del Mar in the Kids Klub
Room. Call DMCC office to be placed on the waiting list. Your brain
will thank you!
Seasoned Readers Book Club - June 29 - 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 Change in
Altitude by Anita Shreve. Contact Joanne Sharp to sign up at 858-755-0555, or email djsharp@roadrunner.com.
 Singing Together - On Hiatus til September We will let you know the next singing date in plenty of time for you to warm up your vocal
cords and plan your attendance.We wish all of you a summer filled with fun and adventures. Wherever your summer journey may take you, sing a song.
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
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 Commu-nity Center. For more information, call DMCC office.
Brain Fitness Computer Program
T/W/Th 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m.
See Tuesday description for details
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 - June 3, (First Thursday of each month)
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 - June 25, 8:30 a.m. - 11 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. Please call ElderLaw for an appointment and to confirm date: 858-565-1392 x208. |
| Shingles and Pneumococcal Talk | | | Wednesday, July 7
1:30 - 3:00 pm City Hall Annex, 235 11th St.
This talk will address the importance of being vaccinated, where to
get the vaccine and how much it costs. Presented by The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists at the UC - San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy. UCSD-ASCP is a professional organization at UCSD that is dedicated 100% to senior care and geriatric pharmacy. They are a non-profit organization who is nationally recognized, not affiliated with any drug companies, not soliciting any services, and strictly provide community service to senior citizens.
Reservations required. |
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Del Mar Community Connections is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation providing resources to age in place....because there's no place like home. |
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