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 welcomes participants from both within and outside Solana Beach. Offering a variety of programs and activities every week, both in-person and virtually through Zoom, there’s something for everyone. Wednesdays are BIG days at the Senior Center, featuring classes, discussion groups, games, entertainment, and a delicious lunch. For the latest events and resources, visit their website and check out the bi-monthly Encore Newsletter.

The Senior Center is an outreach program located at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church’s Devin Hall (120 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075) and is open to seniors regardless of age, church affiliation, race, gender, or city of residence. For more information, visit their website or call (858) 509-2587.

Upcoming Events for September

Party on the Patio

Date: Sunday, September 15th, from 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Solana Beach Presbyterian Church Outdoor Patio (120 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075)

Come celebrate the community in an all ages Party on the Patio. Enjoy free food, festivities, and time with friends. Come be a part of it all! Everyone is welcome, and no reservations are needed. 

Belmont Village Senior Living VIP Tour

Date: Tuesday, September 17th - Departing at 11:00 AM, Returning at 2:00 PM 
Location: Meet at the Senior Center for transportation - Belmont Village Senior Living is located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Cost: $5.00 (Includes transportation, VIP tour, and lunch)

Join the Senior Center for a VIP tour of Belmont Village Senior Living. Belmont Village offers engaging daily activities and a wide spectrum of care options. Enjoy a gourmet lunch during the tour. This has an activity level of 4, including standing, walking, sitting, and a few stairs. RSVP by calling (858) 509-2587 or emailing Elizabeth.

Weekly Programs & Activities

Wednesday Programs & Lunch

Time: Every Wednesday - Programs starts at 11:30 AM, Lunch starts at 12:15 PM
Location: Debin Hall
Cost: $9 per person ($10 for to-go meals)

Enjoy a fun program and delicious meal each week with friends. Reservations are required one week in advance. Special funds are available for anyone needing assistance. Contact Cindy at (858) 509-2587 for more information.

September Lineup:

• September 4: Stuart Whitworth returns with live music! Menu: Crusted Chicken with Veggie Salad (RSVP by 8/28)
• September 11: Patriot Day with Peter Seltser. Menu: Beef & Chicken BBQ Sliders with Orzo Roasted Veggies (RSVP by 9/04)
• September 18: Celebrate August & September birthdays with the Uke-A-Ladies! Menu: Aloha Chicken with Cauliflower Rice and Grilled Vegetables (RSVP by 9/11)
• September 25: Compassion International Update with AJ Pitman. Menu: Soup and Sandwich (RSVP by 9/18)

October Lineup:

• October 2: David Topham plays the Wood that Sings. Menu: Stuffed Potatoes & Salad Bar. (RSVP by 9/25)
• October 9: Professionally trained musician, Daniel Newheiser performs all your favorite tunes. Menu: Mediterranean Grill. (RSVP by 10/02)                      
• October 16: Mission Focus: Kingdom Builder Foundation. Menu: Soup & Salad. (RSVP by 10/9)
• October 23: Celebrate October Birthdays with Adrienne Nims and Mark Danisvowsky performing an October music program. Menu: Oktoberfest. (RSVP by 10/16)
• October 30: Blind Pianist, Vincent Young, will amaze you with both his talent and personality! Menu: Goulash. (RSVP by 10/23) 

Fun and Games

Time: Wednesdays, at 9:30 AM
Location: Debin Hall

Join fellow seniors for games like Bridge, Scrabble, Mahjong, and more. Knitters and crocheters are also welcome! Meet in Debin Hall 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.

Memory Café

Time: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, from 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Ministry Center Hall (Parking is easiest in lot #3)

An enjoyable gathering for older adults to socialize and keep their brains active. Sponsored by the George Glenner Family Centers, the Memory Café meets i. Contact Shannon Patel at (619) 616-7988 or email.

Come get connected and keep your brain active! The Memory Café is an enjoyable gathering for older adults to socialize, learn about keeping your brains healthy, and have some fun! Memory Cafe is sponsored by the George Glenner Family Centerand. For questions, contact Shannon Patel at (619) 616-7988 or spatel@glenner.org.

Book Club

Time: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:15 PM
Location: Debin Hall - Room 15

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! If you are interest in joining the Book Club, contact Carol Pletcher at (858) 248-3528 or pletcher.carol@gmail.com.  

September Discussion: Wednesday, September 11th – Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of America’s finest writers. -The Guardian Tom Lake is a meditation on youthful love, married love, and the lives parents have led before their children were born. Both hopeful and elegiac, it explores what it means to be happy even when the world is falling apart.

Copies of Tom Lake will be available through the Senior Center office at (858) 509-2587.

October Discussion: Wednesday, October 9th - One Book, One San Diego 

Copies of the One Book, One San Diego choice will be distributed in September 

Feeling Fit Club (FFC)

Time: Every Mondays & Wednesdays, from 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Location: Hosted via Zoom

Stay active from home with this free virtual fitness class, 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. 

Ginny’s Sewing Club

Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, at 10:00 AM
Location: Debin Hall’s lower level, Room 16

If you love to sew, join this group of friendly crafters. For more information, contact Cindy at (858) 509-2587.

Do you like to sew? Then join this group of lovely gals and bring your 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.

Silver Age Yoga

Time: Every Friday, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Debin Hall’s lower level, Room 16

Open to all, this chair-based yoga class is designed for seniors of all ability levels. That means no mats and no getting on the floor. There are some standing postures, but these can all be done with the help of a chair if needed. This class is free, but donations are welcome to support the non-profit Silver Age Yoga organization.

Open to all on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Debin Hall’s lower level, Room 16! 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 are some standing postures, but these can all be done with the help of a chair if needed. There is no fee, but donations are welcome for non-profit Silver Age Yoga. 

For additional information on these events or to register, visit the Senior Center website or contact their office at (858) 509-2587.

Location:
Solana Beach Presbyterian Church
120 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 509-2587