Jaunty January Happenings

Happy New Year!

January 2011

DMCC's In-Home Connections Program

We're Making Life Easier for our Del Mar Residents

Beginning this year, Del Mar Community Connections is implementing a new group of services called In-Home Connections. This effort will be a pilot program lasting 18-24 months to evaluate its success. DMCC is looking for up to 20 seniors who would like some in-home help to live independently. The best participant for this program is a senior who lives at home but can't drive or run errands on their own or who has limited contact with friends and who needs help with home maintenance and safety issues.

Look to Us for:

Personal Care Coordination of services, referrals and ongoing support

Daily Check-In Safety Calls to ensure you are ok

Trusted Referrals to perform discounted home repairs such as installing safety railings, grab bars and non-slip floor coverings

'Friendly Visitors' to provide companionship and conversation

Individual Transportation for shopping, banking and appointments

'Personal Shoppers' - whether for groceries or other items, simply hand over your list and let a volunteer shop and deliver for you

Occasional Meals To-Go ordered from local restaurants offering discounted rates and delivered right to your door

Trash Day Assistance to get your trash, yard waste and recyclables to the curb and back again

Each In-Home Connections participant will have a personalized set of services based on what they want or need to help them live safely and independently at home.

For more information, contact Jeannie Walsh, Member Services Coordinator at 858-792-7570 or jeannie@dmcc.cc.

Ongoing 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 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 - 11 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 DM 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

Active Older Adult 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 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee.

Medicare Counseling Clinic

9 - Noon on the 1^st & 3^rd Tuesday of the Month

Personal appointments with a HICAP* counselor to discuss Medicare, Long Term Care or Supplemental Insurance, Medi-Gap and prescription drug programs. Appointments are scheduled by HICAP and held in the DMCC back office on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9 am to Noon. Call (800) 434-0222 to schedule an appointment.
*Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

Senior Health Forum

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays each Month

Join Dr. Kalina 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. Free.

Brain Fitness Computer Program

T/W/Th; 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.

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. 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 Del Mar Foundation and Briggs & Briggs LLC. Call DMCC office to be placed on the waiting list. 1104 Camino del Mar, Suite 105.

Seasoned Readers Book Club

January 25, 2 p.m.

Meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Del Mar Library to discuss the selected book. Contact Joanne Sharp to sign up at 858-755-0555, or email djsharp@roadrunner.com.

Wednesdays

Grocery Shopping Shuttle
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DMCC shuttle 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. We 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.

Brain Fitness Computer Program
T/W/Th; 11:30 or 1
See Tuesday description for details.

Thursdays

Active Older Adult Fitness Classes by San Dieguito Adult Ed

T/Th - 8, 9 or 10 a.m.
See Tuesday description for details.

Grocery Shopping Shuttle

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DMCC shuttle 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. We assist riders loading and unloading their purchase. Suggested donation $5. Call DMCC 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up.

Brain Fitness Computer Program
T/W/Th; 11:30 or 1
See Tuesday description for details

Knit and Stitch - January 6

3 - 4:30 p.m.

Free! First Thursday of each month. 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. Silver Age Yoga is funded in part by the Del Mar Foundation.

Senior Legal Services - January 28

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. Last Firday of each month. Please call ElderLaw for an appointment and to confirm date: 858-565-1392 x208.

In This Issue

ROMEO Men's Lunch Group

Community Fundraising Challenge

Are You Ready, DM?

Senior Dance

Paraprosdokian of the Month

Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.

The Lunch Club (TLC)

Monday, January 10
11:30 a.m.
Bully's North
1404 Camino del Mar

Join us for another fun lunch event friends and neighbors at Bully's. DMCC's Care Manager Darcy Mulholland will share tidbits on topics of interest. $10 includes lunch and tip. Reservations & prepayment required: 858-792-7565

ROMEO Men's Lunch Group

Tuesday, January 25

12 noon - 1:30 pm

Sbicca Bistro

215-15th St.

Mix and mingle with friends and neighbors at the monthly men's lunch group led by Nate McCay. Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month. Reservations and prepayment required: 858-792-7565. Make checks payable to DMCC and mail to PO Box 2947, Del Mar, CA 92014.

Community

Fundraising Challenge

Can You Help DMCC Meet the $10,000 Challenge?

At our fundraiser BBQ, an anonymous donor offered $10,000 toward the purchase of our new In-Home Connections program vehicle (pictured) if it is matched by another $10,000 from the community.

We're Almost There!

Donors can designate other programs that they wish to sponsor.　 Will you help us meet the challenge?　 Mail your contributions to:　 Del Mar Community Connections, PO Box 2947, Del Mar, CA 92014 or go online to www.dmcc.cc and click on the "Donate" button at the bottom of the DMCC Homepage.

Are You Ready,

Del Mar?

Many Del Mar residents have worried that we are not really prepared should a disaster strike. DMCC Board Member Carol Kerridge has created the "Are You Ready Del Mar?" presentation so you and your neighbors can learn how to work together to make your home and neighborhood more safe.

The program includes: understanding the risks here in Del Mar; how to prepare in advance to minimize damage; what simple supplies to have on hand; & what to do if a disaster actually occurs.

If you would like to host a neighborhood meeting, please call Carol Kerridge at (858) 755-7821.

Senior Dance

North County Senior Dance

featuring

Cradit Union Band

Weds, January 12

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Belmont Village

3535 Manchester

Cardiff

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.