Del Mar Community Connections: a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation
Neighbors Helping Neighbors to Create a Web of Safety, Service and Support

DMCC Special Events and Activities

Wednesday, October 8, 9am-3pm. Flu and Pneumonia Shots. City Hall Annex. Call DMCC office for reservations

Got Any Questions about Medicare? HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) counselor will be available at the DMCC office on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month starting October 7, 9am-12noon. If you need help with your prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, health claim appeals, call 1-800-434-0222 for a free appointment.

DMCC Ongoing Events and Activities

Silver Age Yoga for Seniors: Fridays, 10-11am. St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Donations welcome!   With chairs or on the floor. Chairs provided; bring your own yoga mat for floor work. Teacher trained and certified by Silver Age Yoga.

Knit and Stitch: Thursday, October 2, 3-4:30pm. (First Thursday of each month.) Del Mar City Library. Bring your own project and share an idea. Call Regina Horner, 755-1931 for details.

DMCC’s Senior Legal Services: Friday, October 31, 12-4pm. (Last Friday of each month.) Attorney provides advanced healthcare directive, power of attorney, wills, referrals and more. Free for seniors 60 and older in the 92014 zip code area. Must call DMCC for appointment and to confirm date.

Senior Fitness Classes: By San Dieguito Adult Ed: Colleen Soto, teacher. Fall session Sept. 2 to Oct. 30, at the Del Mar Powerhouse. Tues & Thurs 1-hour classes at 8, 9 or 10am. (10am class uses chairs.) Registration by phone (760) 753-7073 ext. 3418 or on-line at www.sdadulted.com.

Bridge and Mah Jongg Games: Wednesdays at Powerhouse Community Center. Free Mah Jongg players upstairs 10am-2pm; Bridge downstairs 11am-2 pm. No partner necessary. Mah Jongg call June Strasberg, 755-4680.

Computer tutoring for seniors: In partnership with Casa di Amistad and the Solana Beach Senior Center, DMCC offers free computer tutoring plus use of Web Adapt technology for those with vision problems: Mondays, 9-11:30am. 120 Stevens Ave., SB, Computer Lab, Room 108. Call DMCC for details.

Warm-Water Aerobics Class for Del Mar Seniors: Mondays, 12-1pm. Noonan Family Swim School, Jimmy Durante Blvd. Fee: $6/class or $30 for 6 classes. Register in class. For more information call DMCC or Eleanor Conlon, 792-8167. The arthritis warm-water class has been cancelled.

Shuttle Bus Service: DMCC shuttle bus provides pick-up at City of Del Mar residents’ homes and takes them on alternate Wednesdays to Henry’s (Solana Beach) and to Trader Joe’s (Encinitas); on Thursdays to Von’s on Mango and Ralph’s shopping center in DM Highlands. Suggested donation for each trip: $3. Call 24 hours in advance to arrange pick up.
The DMCC bus always has a volunteer host to help shoppers with their shopping and taking their groceries into the house. New hosts are always needed – PLEASE VOLUNTEER.

Rides to medical appointments: DMCC volunteers, using their own cars, drive City of Del Mar residents to medical appointments. Call a week in advance to reserve a ride. To become a volunteer driver, call the DMCC office.

Dial-A-Ride taxi vouchers: For seniors over age 62 and residents with special needs who live in the City of Del Mar; now available through DMCC. Call for details.

Upcoming DMCC Events
(Mark your calendars!)

Mondays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 10: Health Education Group Forum with Dr. Mark Kalina; 9:30-11am, St. Peter’s Parish Hall.

Tuesday, October 21: Singing Together, 3:30-5pm. Free. Come sing with us. All voices welcome. Piano accompaniment provided by Linda Chisari. 1010 Crest Road

Mondays, starting November 10: Tai Chi By the Sea; 10:30-11:30am; Powerhouse Park. Instructor: Mary Ann Soward. Registration begins October 13 by phone (760) 753-7073 ext. 3418 or on-line at www.sdadulted.com. Fee: $48 for 7 sessions.

Second Saturday of the month, starting October 11: Bus Trip to the Movies: La Jolla Village Landmark or AMC Theaters. Leave at 12noon; return at 3:30pm. Call to reserve your spot.

Friday, November 7: Bus Trip to the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. Salute to America’s Veterans. Leave at 12noon, return 3pm. Memorial service and refreshments. Call to reserve.

SHARED HOUSING AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE

DMCC administers Shared Housing and Rental Assistance Programs: We are always looking for new HOME PROVIDERS to provide affordable housing in Del Mar. If you are a Del Mar homeowner with an extra room or separate unit to exchange for rent &/or services, please fill out a Home Provider Application at http://www.dmcc.cc/shared-homeprovider.shtml or call DMCC to learn more about the program. All prospective tenants are prescreened, and background checks are conducted. All efforts are made to find a compatible match for you. No one is placed with you until you have met and fully approved the individual.

Applicants for rental assistance may call the DMCC office (858-792-7565) for information on qualifications and to obtain an application.