Del Mar Community Connections
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.
March 2014
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
DMCC Guest Bartender Fundraiser 
 
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 Monday, March 17
5 to 8 PM
Sbicca Bistro
215 15th St.

Be Irish for the day and come enjoy a Shamrock Shooter or Naughty Leprechaun!  Dine on traditional Irish fair or try a Sbicca favorite.  All tips from the bar and raffle will go toward DMCC programs.
San Diego Central Library
Guided Tour Van Trip  
Friday, March 28, 2014 
11:15 am - 4:30 pm 
 
  
The spectacular new San Diego Central Library can best be appreciated through a guided tour.  The trip starts at 11:15 a.m. from the DMCC parking lot and includes a no-host lunch at noon followed by the guided tour of this amazing new community treasure. Space is very limited. A $5 van donation is suggested. Click here to reserve your seat or call 858 792-7565.
The Patrician Lunch & Tour   

Friday, March 14
11:30 am - 2 pm

The Patrician specializes in full-service, private pay senior living communities that offer an enriched lifestyle drawn from thoughtful details.  Climb aboard the van to enjoy a free lunch and a tour of their San Diego facility. Click here to reserve your seat or call 858-792-7565.
It's a good day to have a good day!
In This Issue
Central Library Tour
Patrician Lunch & Tour
Monday Activities
Tuesday Activities
Wednesday Activities
Thursday Activities
Friday Activities
Meet Lori Ritman
The Lunch Club
TLC-Too Luncheons
Out & About
ROMEO
Friday Activities
Like us on Facebook
Quick Links
Activity Locations 
City Hall Annex - 235 11th St.
DMCB - Del Mar Community Building, 225 9th St.
DMTV - Del Mar TV Studio, 240 10th St.
Powerhouse Community Center - 1658 Coast Blvd.
St. Peter's Church - 334 14th St.

Opera Van  
A Masked Ball
Tuesday, March 11
4 pm
Join season ticket holders on the van which departs from the DMCB parking lot in time to enjoy a light meal and pre-performance lecture.  $10 suggested van donation.  Call for availability.
Monday Activities
Computer Tutoring for Seniors 
9 - 11:30 am
F.ree! Whether you are new to computing or just want to brush up on your skills, please drop by! Taught by Lucy Zizka. Bring your ipads and iphones as both Mac & PC help are available. DMCB, 225 9th St.

Tai Chi by the Sea - Level 1
9:15-10:15 am
Sessions held at DM Powerhouse. Register by phone: 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee.  Jan 13 - Feb 24

Tai Chi by the Sea - Level 2
10:30- 11:30 am
Sessions held at DM Powerhouse. Register by phone: 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com. Fee.  Jan 13 - Mar 3
Tuesday Activities
Stretch & Strength Fitness
T/Th 8 - 9 am
Sessions held at DM Powerhouse. Register by phone: 760-753-7073 or online at
www.sdadulted.com. Fee.  Mar 11 - Apr 24

Brain Fitness / Brain HQ
T/W/Th 8:30 am - 4 pm
Think faster; focus better; remember more.
Beginning and advanced 40 hour programs begin March 4 through May 29.  Held in DMCB Computer Lab, 225 9th St.

Active Older Adult Fitness
T/Th 9 - 10 am
Sessions held at DM Powerhouse. Register by phone: 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com Fee.  Mar 11 - Apr 24

Low Impact Chair Fitness
T/Th 10 - 11 am
Sessions held at DM Powerhouse. Register by phone: 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com Fee.  Mar 11 - May 1

TLC-Too Luncheons 
12 - 1:30 pm - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Geared for our older, less active residents to enjoy a nice meal among the fellowship of others. Reservations required: 858-792-7565 or dmcc@dmcc.cc.
Wednesday Activities
Brain Fitness / Brain HQ
T/W/Th 8:30 am - 4 pm
Held in DMCB Computer Lab, 225 9th St.

Grocery Shuttle Shopping
9 am - 1 pm
DMCC shuttle provides pick up at the homes of City of DM residents and takes them  to Trader Joe's, Ralphs & Sprouts in Encinitas.  We assist riders shopping, loading and unloading their purchases.  Suggested donation:  $5.  Call DMCC 24 hours in advance to arrange pickup; rider registration required.

Bridge
10 am - 1 pm
No partner necessary; play rubber bridge on a drop-in basis.  Light lunch served. $2 suggested donation.  More players needed!  Call DMCC office for more information.

Mah Jongg Games
10 am - 1 pm
No partner necessary; experience required.  Upstairs in the Powerhouse Community Center.  We're always looking for new players!  For more information, call Jacquie Schmall (858) 568-3373.
Thursday Activities
Stretch & Strength Fitness
See Tuesday for description.

Brain Fitness / Brain HQ
T/W/Th 8:30 am - 4 pm
Held in DMCB Computer Lab, 225 9th St. 

Active Older Adult Fitness
See Tuesday for description.
 
Low Impact Chair Fitness
See Tuesday for description.

Life Story Writing:  Reimagine the Past 
9 - 11:30 am - Record moments from your
past in writing with Mai Lon Gittelsohn.  Register by phone 760-753-7073 or online at www.sdadulted.com  Held at St. Peters Library.  Mar 13 - Apr 24

DMCC Travel Club - March 13
10 - 11:30 am - 2nd Thursday each month 
Join others who want to travel, have traveled, love hearing about adventures, and would like to network with others with similar interests. Led by Arlene Lighthall.  Del Mar Community Building, 225 9th St.  
 
Knit & Stitch - Mar 6 & 20
3 - 4:30 pm- 1st & 3rd Thursday each month
Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters! DMCB, 225 9th St.

Senior Legal Services - March 20   
8:30 - 11:30 am - 3rd Thursday each month
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 & to confirm date: 858-565-1392 x 208.  Appointments held in the DMCB, 225 9th St.

Singing Together
3 - 4:30 pm - TBD
Singing - like laughter, play, sunshine, countryside and exercise - helps maintain our well-being and happiness.  Come and get happy with us!  Newcomers always welcome! Song sheets and piano accompaniment provided. Chisari residence; 1010 Crest Rd.

Book Babes Book Club
2 - 3 pm - March 27
Last Thursday of each month.  Show your love of reading through discussion with friends & neighbors.  Facilitated by Joanne Sharp & Candace Sage. Reading list for 2014 will be discussed.  DMCB, 225 9th St.  March book: 
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger
Saturday Activity
Sage Aging for Women
Saturday, March 22
11 am- 1pm
Come join the circle of Sage women (55+)  - an interactive, growth-oriented discussion and support group focused on healthy, conscious aging.  Each month we'll explore ways to embrace both the challenges and opportunities of the aging process and to turn this 'harvest time' of life into a new phase of self-development, creativity and service. We honor each woman's wisdom, gifts and unique perspective and believe that 'the rest of our life can be our best life.'  Facilitated by Shanti Mayberry HHP, Ph.D. & Teri Tilker LCSW.  DMCB, 225 9th St.
Volunteer Spotlight 

 Meet Lori Ritman  

 

After graduating from UCLA in 1967, Lori Ritman was a social worker in East L.A., got a master's degree, and helped start a women's center in Colorado. She also worked as an instructor at a Community College in Arizona.

 

Del Mar Community Connections is extremely fortunate that Lori and her husband, Bill, decided to move to Del Mar 13 years ago, as Lori has been a DMCC volunteer for the past 11 of those years. If you have attended DMCC gala events or one of our afternoon teas, then you are familiar with Lori's delightfully enchanting piano playing. But, that is not all. Lori has also served on the DMCC Board of Directors for 4 years, and for many years, has served as co-chair of DMCC's monthly luncheons at favorite Del Mar restaurants. In addition, Lori continues to enjoy being a part of the committee that plans DMCC social events, and is presently co-chair of the DMCC's upcoming April Downton Abbey Tea. Lori plays piano not only for DMCC events, but also plays several times a week at Emeritus of Carmel Valley. In her spare time, she is a board member of her Home Owners Association.  

Lori loves volunteering with DMCC. "Del Mar seniors have a positive energy that is contagious. I always feel good being around them."

Thank you so very much, Lori, for your positive energy and dedication as a DMCC volunteer! Your service has been invaluable!
Downton Abbey Spring Tea The Saga Continues
 

Save the Date!

Wednesday, April 23 from 2 to 4 pm

 

Our handsome butlers return to pour exotic teas while you enjoy fellowship and light refreshments among friends. Piano music by Lori Ritman; special entertainment provided by J2 (Janet and Jay) who will perform music from the Downton era. Don your favorite hat and frock and join the fun! Prizes for best Downton outfit and Downton trivia contest! St. Peters Parish Hall, 334 14th St. Click here to reserve your seat or call 858-792-7565.

 

The Lunch Club 
Monday, March 3
11:30 am to 1 pm
Sbicca Bistro
215 15th St
Come mix and mingle with friends and neighbors monthly at The Lunch Club, where we visit different Del Mar restaurants each month.  $10 includes meal, beverage, tax and tip. Reservations and pre-payment required.  858-792-7565, dmcc@dmcc.cc . To pay online, click the PayPal button:

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TLC- Too Luncheon
Tuesday, March 4th at Noon
Senior Researcher from the SD Zoo, 
Nicole Ravida
Tales of Assisted Reproduction
 
Tuesday, March 18th at Noon
Beekeeper, James McDonald
Healing Benefits of Bees and Bee Products
Both lunches from Urban Plates
Our luncheons are great opportunity to get out of the house, socialize, and share a healthy meal. Transportation can be provided. Held at DMCB, 225 9th St.  Please call 858-792-7565 as a reservation is needed. 
Out & About 
Encinitas Shopping Trip
Monday, March 10
9 am - 2 pm
Visit shops like Target, Pier 1, Walmart, & Home Depot.

Shopping Trip to UTC

Monday, March 24 

9:30 am - 2 pm

Shop til you drop and we'll even carry your packages!S

 

Call 858-792-7565 to reserve your seat.  

ROMEO Men's Luncheon 
Tuesday, March 25
12 noon
Sbicca Bistro
215 15th St.
Lunch with friends and neighbors while enjoying a breathtaking view of the ocean.  Reservations & pre-payment required.  Call 858-792-7565 or click on the PayPal icon to pay and register ($10 includes tax and tip).

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Friday Activities
Silver Age Yoga for Seniors
10 - 11 am
With chairs or on the floor.  Chairs provided; bring your own yoga mat for floor work.  Instructor trained and certified by Silver Age Yoga.  At St. Peter's Parish Hall, 334 14th St.  Funded in part by the Del Mar Foundation and participant donations.

Beginning Mah Jongg
10-12 pm
This refresher gathering will take place through March for those to need to brush up on their skills. Coordination of the group is required so please call Jacquie Schmall at 858-568-3373
to reserve a seat. DMCB, 225 9th St.

Del Mar Day with Dave Roberts
Friday, March 21 - 3 to 5 pm
Supervisor Roberts hosts Del Mar office hours on the third Friday of each month.  Call 619-531-5533 to schedule a meeting.  DMCB, 225 9th St.
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