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Welcome new Board Members!
Congratulations to new DMCC President Nate McCay; welcome to our new Board members Tom McCarthy and Tom Moreno;
  
and a hearty, "Hail!" to returning board members Nancy Weare (DMCC Founder) and Mary Ann Emerson.
 
We look forward to working with all of you in continuing to deliver the services and programs our community needs to remain in their homes.
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at
DMCC Guest Bartender Night
at Sbicca's!
Bartenders Tom Moreno and Brie
Amazon Kindle Winner - Bill Michalsky
Del Mar Annual Parking Permit Silent Auction Winner - Jackie Bridge
Congratulations!
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 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
is taking a break during the summer. They will return again on September 12.
Warm Water Aerobics Class
12 Noon to 1 p.m. Noonan Family Swim School, Jimmy Durante Blvd. Fee: $6/class or $30 for 6 classes. Register in class.
Active Older Adult Fitness Classes
T/Th - 8:30 or 9:30 a.m. (9:30 am class is Low Impact Chair Fitness)
Sessions held at Torrey Pines High School. Summer session starts 6/27/11. Register by phone 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee.
Medicare Counseling Clinic
9 - Noon on the 1st & 3rd 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
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
On hiatus for the summer. New series begins in September. Call to be placed on the wait list - 858-792-7565.
Seasoned Readers Book Club
July 26, 2 p.m.
Meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Del Mar Library, 1309 Camino del Mar, to discuss the month's selection: The Help by Katherine Stockett. 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
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Free! No partner necessary. Downstairs in the Powerhouse Community Center. For more information, call DMCC office.
Thursdays
Active Older Adult Fitness Classes
T/Th - 8:30 or 9:30 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.
Writing Your Life Story with Mai Lon Gittelsohn - on hiatus 'til Fall
Knit and Stitch - July 7
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.
Singing Together - July 21
3:30 to 5 pm
This will be the last Singing Together until fall. Share in the fun and bring a song that holds special memories for you. Newcomers always welcome! Song sheets & piano accompaniment provided. Chisari residence; 1010 Crest Rd.
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.
Tai Chi
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Improve your physical and mental balance, coordination and fitness. La Colonia Park, Solana Beach. Register by phone 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee. 7/1 - 7/29/11.
Senior Legal Services - July 29
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.
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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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Paraprosdokian of the Month
How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire? |
Out & About
on the Shuttle
Call or email the DMCC office to reserve your spot: 858-792-7565 or heather@dmcc.cc
Tues, 7/19, 9:30 to 2 - Shopping trip to UTC: Where do you want to go? Let us know and we'll get you there: Nordstrom, Crate and Barrel, West Elm, Sears, Pottery Barn...and many others! Join the others for lunch in the food court and enjoy the ice skaters before returning.
Mon, 7/25, 10 to 2, Encinitas Shopping Trip - includes stops at Target, Armstrong, Home Depot, Michael's, Smart and Final, Pier One, Stater Brothers and any other store you may want to visit.
Tues, 7/26, 10 to 12:30, Shopping to Whole Foods Encinitas - Pick up those gourmet items for your pantry at this brand new location and then enjoy a bite of lunch before returning. |
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The Lunch Club (TLC)
Monday, July 11 11:30 a.m.
Rendezvous 1555 Camino del Mar
Join DMCC's Care Manager Darcy Mulholland for another fun lunch event with friends and neighbors. $10 includes lunch and tip. Reservations & prepayment required: 858-792-7565 |
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ROMEO Men's Lunch Group
Tuesday, July 26 12 noon - 1:30 pm Sbicca Bistro 215-15th St.
$10 includes lunch & tip 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. |
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Bus Hosts Needed!
DMCC is in need of regular bus hosts for our weekly grocery shopping trips. Hosts help our riders on and off the bus; carry groceries onto the bus and then to the riders' front door. They may also help seniors shop if they need help reaching or carrying products. Hosting opportunities: One 4-hour block of time Wednesday or Thursday morning each month 9 am to 1 pm. If you can help us on the grocery shuttle, please call or email Heather: heather@dmcc.cc858-792-7565 |
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Zumba Fitness for Older Adults is coming to the Del Mar Library!
4 sessions on consecutive Fridays starting July 22. 2:00 to 2:45 pm
Del Mar Library
Community Room
If you haven't tried Zumba yet, now is the time! Come join in this fun class modified for older adults and seniors.
Funded by Friends of the Del Mar Library
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Dave Oberlin's Gentle Thought on Aging:
Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
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