November & December Senior Center Information
The Solana Beach Community Senior Center is committed to providing excellent resources, fostering meaningful personal relationships, and offering fulfilling growth opportunities for aging well. The Senior Center is open to everyone and is located at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church in Debin Hall (120 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075).
They have many programs, activities, and services available, including a variety of programs and activities every week, both in-person and virtually through Zoom. For an update on upcoming programs, please call (858) 509-2587 or check out the current Encore Newsletter.
Monthly Activities
Wednesday Programs & Lunch
Wednesdays are BIG days at the Senior Center, featuring classes, discussion groups, games, entertainment, and a delicious lunch. Enjoy a fun program and delicious meal with friends every Wednesday in Debin Hall. Programs/Entertainment start at 11:30 AM and lunch starts at 12:15 PM.
Reservations are required one week in advance. Lunch is $9 per person or $10 for to-go meals. Special funds are available for anyone needing assistance. Contact the Senior Center at (858) 509-2587 for more information.
November and December Lineup:
- November 6: Stuart Whitworth returns with GREAT music! Menu: Braised Chicken with Creamy Polenta. FREE lunch with reservation. (RSVP by 10/30.)
- November 13: Mission Focus: Gretchen Morgan gives information on Foster Hope Ministry. Menu: Butternut Squash Bisque & Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese. (RSVP by 11/06)
- November 20: Celebrate November Birthdays with an internationally acclaimed vocalist, Iris Moné. She will be singing a variety of seasonal favorites. Menu: Thanksgiving Traditions. (RSVP by 11/13)
- November 27: Senior Center will be CLOSED
- December 4: Mission Focus: Lisa Owens, SBPC’s new Director of Mission Partnerships, will speak about Alternative Christmas Market (AMC) and more! Come meet Lisa, she’s delightful! Menu: Chicken Wild Rice Spectacular. FREE lunch with reservation. (RSVP by 11/27)
- December 11: Holiday Fun! Menu: Seared Cod with Pumpkin Risotto. (RSVP by 12/04)
- December 18: Celebrate December Birthdays and enjoy the SBPC Carolers as they perform holiday tunes. Menu: Senior Center Christmas Luncheon. (RSVP by 12/11)
- December 25: Senior Center will be CLOSED
Fun and Games
Join fellow seniors for games like Bridge, Scrabble, Mahjong, and more. Knitters and crocheters are also welcome! Meet in Debin Hall on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM for a morning of fun before the Wednesday Program & Lunch. Games and crafting end at 11:20 AM, just in time for the 11:30 AM lunch program. Contact the Senior Center at (858) 509-2587 for more information.
Memory Cafe
Get connected, make friends, and keep your brain active! The Memory Café is an enjoyable gathering for older adults to socialize, learn about keeping their brains healthy, and have fun! Memory Cafe is sponsored by the George Glenner Family Centers and meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month from 10:00-11:30 AM in the Ministry Center Hall (formerly known as the Hispanic Chapel). Parking is easiest in lot #3. There is no charge! Contact the Senior Center at (858) 509-2587 for more information.
Feeling Fit Club (Virtual)
Stay active from home on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 AM with this free virtual fitness class. Led by Sue Grant, this class is sponsored by San Diego County’s Aging and Independent Services. You are welcome to participate on one or both days. For Zoom links and updates, contact Cathy at (858) 342-9716.
Silver Age (Chair) Yoga
Open to all on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Debin Hall’s lower level, Room 16 (Parking in lot #2 is easiest). Instructors, Elizabeth Young and Terri Rucker, co-lead the Silver Age Yoga class, which is designed specifically for the needs of seniors of all ability levels. This “chair only” class means no mats and no getting on the floor. There is no fee, but donations are welcome for non-profit Silver Age Yoga.
Book Club
The Book Club kicks off another season of great discussions. If you love reading, want to keep your mind sharp, and enjoy expanding your social circle, this group is for you! Join this great group for in-person discussions on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:15 PM, in Debin Hall's Room 15. If you are interested in joining the Book Club, contact Carol Pletcher at (858) 248-3528 or pletcher.carol@gmail.com.
November Discussion will be on "Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes" on Wednesday, November 13th at 1:15 pm in RM 15. Copies of the book are available at the Senior Center office.
December Discussion will be on "Horse by Geraldine Brooks" on Wednesday, December 11th at 1:15 pm in RM 15. Copies of the book are available at the Senior Center office.
Ginny's Sewing Club
If you love to sew, then come join this lovely group of gals who meet every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 AM in Debin Hall’s lower level, Room 16 to stitch and chat. There are plenty of non-sewing tasks as well! They often bring lunch to enjoy some social time together after the sewing session. For more information, contact Cindy at (858) 509-2587 or Elizabeth at (858) 509-2587.
November Adventure Opportunities
Mission San Juan Capistrano
The day starts with a lovely ride to San Juan Capistrano. Then we will enjoy a no-host lunch at one of several restaurants and browse in the shops near the Mission. After lunch, we’ll round out our excursion with a docent tour of the grounds before heading south again.
DATE: Thursday, November 7, 2024
COST: $35.00 - Includes transportation, Mission admission & tour. NOTE: Lunch and shopping are additional.
DEPARTURE TIME: 10:00 am / RETURNING: By 4:30 pm
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 8 (standing, walking, sitting, and uneven spaces)
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or email Elizabeth@solanapres.org
Redwood Terrace Retirement Community Tour Escondido Location
Enjoy lunch and a tour of Redwood Terrace, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Escondido. Part of the HumanGood family, Redwood Terrace was originally connected to the Presbyterian Church. They offer independent & assisted living, memory care and have a skilled nursing unit on their spacious campus. Pastor Tom Theriault, SBPC’s former Mission Pastor, now serves Redwood Terrace residents as the Spiritual Director.
DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
COST: $5.00 - Includes transportation, VIP tour and lunch
DEPARTURE TIME: 10:45 am / RETURN: By 2:30 pm
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 6 (standing, walking, sitting, and a few stairs)
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or email Elizabeth@solanapres.org.
December Adventure Opportunities
Coastal Community Concert Band’s Holiday Concert Supporting Meals on Wheels
This year’s CCCB Concert supporting Meals on Wheels will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Oceanside. You’ll enjoy the season’s finest music by an award-winning symphonic band and know you’re supporting a great organization serving seniors and disabled veterans in our community. This year’s concert is dedicated in loving memory of Charlotte Fan, Director of Meals on Wheels for many years. Please note, we will not be stopping for a meal on this trip.
DATE: Saturday, December 14, 2024
COST: $25.00 - Includes transportation and concert admission
DEPARTURE TIME: Noon / RETURN: 4 pm
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 4 (standing, walking, sitting, and a few stairs)
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or email Elizabeth@solanapres.org.
San Diego International Auto Show
Check out what’s new at the 2025 International Auto Show in at the San Diego Convention Center. You can see the debut of vehicles not yet on showroom floors, take a thrilling ride in an electric vehicle on the indoor Nissan EV Test track, visit Electric Avenue, check out a wide variety of accessibility vehicles, camping vehicles, futuristic and some movie-famous cars. There’s something for everyone! Please note, we will not be stopping for a meal on this trip; however, concessions are available at the Auto Show.
DATE: Sunday, December 29, 2024
COST: $30.00 - Includes transportation and admission
DEPARTURE TIME: 12:30 pm / RETURN: 4:30 pm
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 7 (standing, walking, sitting, and a few stairs)
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or email Elizabeth@solanapres.org.
Special Classes Being Offered
MEDICARE UPDATES
On Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, join Tom Perkin, President and CEO at Supplement Professors for an informative presentation on the upcoming changes in Medicare. No sales, just info on what you need to know and how to make changes if needed. This presentation is free of charge and will begin immediately after lunch at 1:15 pm in Debin Hall. Bring your questions! Please RSVP (858-509-2587) to help with planning. NOTE: If you would like to stay for November’s FREE LUNCH as well, you will need to make reservations by calling 858-509-2587 by Oct. 30th.
GRADITUDE-THEMED CRAFT CLASS
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, join Karen Sullivan (an amazingly talented Senior Center member) for a Gratitude–Themed Craft Class at 9:30 am in Debin Hall. Bring your creative minds and enjoy using your hands to create something fun for Thanksgiving. Hint: It will involve a pumpkin, stickers, markers, and a joyful attitude that ANYONE can do this. Space is limited to 12 participants and pre-registration is needed so we can have enough supplies on hand. The cost is $5 in advance. Call 858-509-2587 to sign up by Nov. 11th. Would you also like to stay for a delicious Thanksgiving Lunch on that same day (Nov. 20th)? Then please be sure to reserve your lunch when you sign up for the craft class.
DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? (An Advent/Christmas Gathering)
Do You Hear What I Hear? Is a popular Christmas carol. Its lyrics are simple, and its memorable tune makes it a favorite for many people. The words of the carol use snapshots of the nativity to give word pictures in song of how many people, all of creation, rejoice at the birth of the Christ Child. What do you hear when you read the familiar Christmas story and sing those favorite carols? During this 3-session gathering, we will share Advent/Christmas songs and Scripture. We will pay particular attention to the lives of Mary, Joseph, and the Wiseman and what they heard from God. And perhaps as we do this, it will enrich our times of listening to God during this special season.
DATE: Three Wednesdays in December: 4, 11, 18
PLACE: SBPC Debin Hall Room 15 (lower level located in parking lot 2)
TIME: 10-11:15 am
LEADER: SBPC Minister of Visitation, Pastor John Illian
For more Senior Center information call (858) 509-2587 or email Cindy Wright or Elizabeth Arthur.
Senior Center Location: Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 120 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075