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Join The Lunch Club (TLC)!
Out & About on the Bus
Did You Know This?
New Lost Pet Contact Info
Disaster Preparedness
Shingles Talk - Time/Location Change
Mediterranean Cooking Demo
July Health Forum Topics
Regular Activities
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Brain Fitness Activity of the Month

Learn To Use Your "Other" Hand
The task: If you're right-handed, use your left hand for daily activities (or vice-versa). Start with brushing your teeth left-handed, and practice until you have perfected it. Then try to build your way up to more complex tasks, such as eating.
The reason: This is an exercise in which you know what you're supposed to achieve, but must do it in a new and demanding learning context. Doing such an activity can drive your brain to make positive changes. Think of millions of neurons learning new tricks as you finally establish better control of that other hand! 

Lunch Around the Village

Rendevous Restaurant 

Monday, July 12 
11:30 - 1 pm
Rendezvous
1342 Camino del Mar
Please note date change due to July 4th Holiday!  July takes us back to the terrific ambience at Rendezvous.  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.
July 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, July 26 - 10 am to 2 pm - Bus Trip Shopping to UTC; shop til you drop and let us carry your purchases! Reservations required; $5 suggested donation; 858-792-7565.
Let Us Help You

Are You Okay? Phone Calls
provide a daily check-up call to those living alone.  These daily phone calls require 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. Contact DMCC to subscribe to this free service. 858-792-7565 or dmcc@dmcc.cc.

Lost Pet Alerts 

Picture of Found dog

New Contact Info for Reporting Lost Pets
We always get the 'warm fuzzies' when we are able to reconnect pets with their humans. 
 
Because we've had calls reporting lost and found pets after hours, we have new contact info to report lost or found pets when our office is closed. 
 
Please feel free to share this information with your neighbors and why not take a moment now to put it into your cell phone?
 
Phone:  858-925-3494
Are You Ready Del Mar?
Photo collage of 2009 DMCC Memorial WalkDisaster Preparedness Meetings
With all the earthquakes lately, are you prepared if disaster should strike? 
 
DMCC is sponsoring the Are You Ready, Del Mar? disaster preparedness program created by Carol Kerridge. The program covers broad range of scenarios for which to prepare. 
 
Call Carol at (858) 755-7821 to host or attend a neighborhood meeting. 

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.

yellow house

Shingles and Pneumococcal Talk
Please note Change to Time and Location! 
Wednesday, July 7
10:30 - 11:30 pm
Del Mar TV Studio, 240 10th 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: 858-792-7565.
Live the Good Life!

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A Taste of the Mediterranean
Friday, July 16
11:00 am
Del Mar Library
1309 Camino del Mar
 
 
Sample Mediterranean-inspired simple-to-prepare meals using fresh ingredients purchased directly from our local Farmer's Market!  Cemile, "The Mediterranean Goddess", will teach participants that by combining the basic principles and all the sunny attributes of the Mediterranean region of fun, laughter, strong connections, passion and joy for life, we can all claim our health, youthfulness and vitality.
This event will be filmed by the Del Mar TV Foundation for later airing.
 
Reservations required; seating is limited:  858-792-7565 or heather@dmcc.cc.
  
Senior Health Forum
Del Mar Community Connections is fortunate to sponsor Dr. Mark Kalina's Senior Health Forum. Dr. Kalina is a Del Mar resident who has a true passion for guiding people back to health and happiness facilitated by re-connection with the nourishment found in human relationship.

The Health Forum begins with an optional 30 minutes of Xi Gong (gentle movement exercise) with Matt Szymczak outside in the parking lot of the Del Mar TV Studio, followed by a half-hour group discussion inside the Studio. The Forum ends with an hour-long presentation from guest speakers, and sometimes simply the wisdom and compassion of Dr. Kalina himself.
 
Please join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month to expand physically, emotionally and spiritually. The Health Forum is held in the Del Mar TV Studio, 240 Tenth St. and starts at 9:30 a.m.

July's speakers:
7/13 - Martin Cooper
Cell Phone Inventor, Del Mar resident & thriving senior
7/27 - Tom Munnecke
Inventor of VA Hospital Electronic Medical Records Software: "Electronic Medical Records and the Future of Healthcare"
 
You can also read Dr. Kalina's thoughts on healthy living in the monthly DMCC column in the Del Mar Times.

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
Senior Fitness Classes by San Dieguito Adult Ed - M/W/F - 7:45, 9 or 10 a.m. (10 am class is Low Impact Chair Fitness)  Summer sessions held at the La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach.  Register by phone 760-753-7073 ext. 3 or online at www.sdadulted.com.  Fee.
 
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.
 
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 Health Forum
10 - 11:30 a.m. every other Tuesday (7/11 and 7/27)
Free!  Join Dr. Kalina on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month for his popular interactive discussions designed to empower participants to experience a higher level of health and well-being. New topic each time.  Del Mar TV Studio,
240 Tenth St. 
 
Karen Lockwood working the Brain Fitness Program
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
.  Call DMCC office to be placed on the waiting list. Your brain will thank you! 
 
Seasoned Readers Book Club - July 27 - 2 p.m.
New members welcome!  Meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Del Mar Library to discuss the selected book. This month's selection:  Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner.  Contact Joanne Sharp to sign up at 858-755-0555, or email djsharp@roadrunner.com.

Singing Together 2010Singing 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
Senior Fitness Classes by San Dieguito Adult Ed - M/W/F - 7:45, 9 or 10 a.m. See Monday 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
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
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 ShoppingCenter 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 - July 1, (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 -
M/W/F - 7:45, 9 or 10 a.m. See Monday 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 - July 30, 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.