Seaside Insider October 2026
Fall Proofing Your Fall: Autumn Safety and Wellness
Friday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.–noon, free, drop-in October is National Physical Therapy Month, making it the ideal time to focus on mobility and safety. Join two aging services professionals as they co-lead an interactive conversation about best fall prevention methods in your home and greater community.
Elder Fraud Prevention
Friday, Oct. 9, 1–2 p.m., free with registration Seniors are increasingly targeted by scammers looking for financial gain. Learn about common elder fraud schemes, the signs and symptoms of elder fraud, and what law enforcement is doing to protect seniors and prosecute scammers. Find out what you can do to prevent falling victim to these scams and report instances of fraud to local law enforcement. This presentation is made possible by the FBI, San Diego Elder Justice Task Force in partnership with the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association.
Cybersecurity: Tips and Tricks
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10:30–11:30 a.m., free, drop-in Youth Service Club from San Marcos Highschool will provide basic, practical cybersecurity tips to help protect your information. You’ll learn how to recognize scams, what to do if your data has been compromised, and how to identify AI-generated images and text to avoid social engineering attacks.
Therapeutic Strengthening Class
Thursdays, Oct. 8–29, 10:15–11:15 a.m., $93 This class will focus on classic therapeutic strengthening exercises for the whole body. Learn proper form and alignment to stay safe as you get stronger. Connect your mind to your body and properly isolate targeted muscle groups. Instructor Tracey also teaches Therapeutic Pilates and Balance & Mobility! Contact her with questions at tracey@seatowntherapy.com.
Successful Aging in Place: Survival Tips for Family Caregivers
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m.–noon, free with registration Whether you’re caring for a parent, spouse, child, or loved one, caregiving can change every part of your life. If you’re giving more than you ever imagined, this guide is for you. Learn why caring for yourself matters and find realistic ways to protect your health while caring for someone you love.
Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor
Thursdays, Oct. 29–Dec. 10, 9–11:30 a.m., $136 Have fun challenging your artistic abilities by applying exciting watercolor techniques that make your paintings truly beautiful! Class includes step-by-step demonstrations, supportive feedback, plus a color reference photo and line sketch. Watercolor experience required. No drawing required. Materials NOT included.
Art of Belonging Digital Photo & Tech
3rd & 4th Wednesday, Oct. 21 & 28, 2–3:15 p.m., free with registration This class takes place at the Carlsbad Senior Center and over Zoom. Pre-registration is required for Zoom access. The last 15 minutes will be devoted to your questions.
Emergency Preparedness–Wildfires and More (Oct. 21)
The 2014 Poinsettia Fire forced many Carlsbad residents to evacuate and reminds us that we need to be prepared for emergencies of all kinds. Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will share the story of his family’s evacuation from wildfire. He will present an organized and thoughtful approach that will help you calmly and efficiently plan for, and respond to, the call to evacuate your home. Earthquake preparedness will also be discussed.
Monday, Oct. 26, 1–2:30 p.m., free with registration The Art of Belonging is a welcoming space to gently breathe, create, and connect. We begin with 30 minutes of chair yoga, followed by a simple creative activity. Explore at your own pace in a relaxed, friendly setting and enjoy good company.
Creative Crafting
Friday, Oct. 2 & 16, 1–3 p.m., free with registration This craft class has students turning everyday ‘throwaway’ items into works of art they can be proud of. October classes will feature an AZ Tea Bracelet & Halloween. Supplies Included.
Which Mapp App is the Best? (Oct. 28)
Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze – which mapping app is best for you? Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will cover the basics of each of these amazing apps in this class. These apps are updated often - even if you use one or more of these apps now, you are sure to pick up a few handy tips. Both iPhone and Android smartphone users will find this class informative and fun. Seating is limited.
Understanding AI
Thu., Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m.–noon, free with registration You'll discover what AI is, how it works with both voice and text input, and how to ask questions or give instructions that get useful results. Whether you're brand new to AI or just looking to become more comfortable with it, this course offers a simple, safe, and engaging place to begin. No prior experience needed—just curiosity!
Canasta – Hand & Foot
2nd & 4th Mondays, 1–3 p.m., free, drop-in This card group plays a relaxed form of Canasta that allows for fun and talk with others. Everyone is welcome, new and experienced players. For questions, please contact Patricia, at Patricia.r.weiss@gmail.com
American Mahjongg
Wed., noon–3 p.m. & Thu., 1–4 p.m., free, drop-in Mahjongg brings people together through strategy, skill, and social connection. Open play is available for experienced players on Wednesdays. Thursdays are geared for beginners, with a special teaching class on the first Thursday each month. Game sets are also available at the front desk for everyday play.
How Tai Chi Can Save Your Life
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30–7:30 pm, free, drop-in Join Dr. Paul Lam, physician and world-renowned tai chi expert, for a free talk and demonstration. Discover how tai chi can improve balance, prevent falls, ease arthritis symptoms, and promote better health, all through gentle, flowing movements.
Fitness Room
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon Daily: $4 Monthly: $27 Quarterly: $77 Annual: $297 Featuring treadmills, bikes, free weights, and circuit training machines.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes, hosted by the County of San Diego and certified instructors, are also available on an ongoing basis at Stagecoach Park and Pine Park. Questions? Call (858) 495-5500 or email HealthierLiving.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
Kata for Movement and Balance
Sat., Oct. 3–31, 9:45–10:45 a.m., free with registration This is a NON-contact class and aims to aid attention, focus, balance and mobility, through a sequence of moves, called ‘Kata’, originating from traditional Japanese martial arts. Instructors Debbie and Simon Prince also lead Shotokai Karate for Mobility and Coordination on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. This offering requires a membership to the American KDS.
Senior Center Fitness Class Schedule
Not sure which class is the right fit? See more details in the online catalog or stop by at the end of class to speak with the instructor!
Community Garden Club
Tuesdays, Oct. 6–27, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Pine Community Garden, $5 Work with Master Gardener Jano Nightingale to plant and care for the Senior Center raised bed vegetable garden at the Pine Avenue Community Garden. Plant selection, pruning, fertilization, and organic insect and disease control will be covered. Please bring your own tools. Curious? Drop-in to the first class for free to see if it’s the right fit!
CLASS
INSTRUCTOR
DAY
DATES
TIME
FEE
Yin Yoga
Joanne
Thu
Oct. 1–29
11 a.m.–noon
$70
Chair Yoga
Cynthia
Thu
Oct. 1–29
3–4 p.m.
$64
Zumba Gold© Toning
Saleemah
Mon
Oct. 5–26
9:30–10:30 a.m.
$35
Seated Zumba Gold© Toning Saleemah
Mon
Oct. 5–26
11–11:45 a.m.
$28
Restorative Yoga
Joanne
Mon
Oct. 5–26
11 a.m.–noon
$42
Zumba Gold©
Saleemah
Mon
Oct. 5–26
12:30–1:30 p.m.
$35
Gentle Yoga
Cynthia
Mon
Oct. 5–Nov. 16
3–4 p.m.
$77
Balance & Mobility
Tracey
Tue
Oct. 6–27
9–10 a.m.
$93
Zumba Gold©
Saleemah
Wed
Oct. 7–28
9:30–10:30 a.m.
$47
Seated Zumba Gold©
Saleemah
Wed
Oct. 7–28
11 a.m.–noon
$37
Therapeutic Pilates
Tracey
Thu
Oct. 8–29
9–10 a.m.
$93
Therapeutic Strengthening
Tracey
Thu
Oct. 8–29
10:15–11:15 a.m.
$93
October 2026 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Coffee & tea is available at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at 12 p.m., menu subject to change Milk Served Daily *Denotes Meal ≥ 1000 Mg Sodium WG = Whole Grain WW = Whole Wheat
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1 Beer Battered Cod Cilantro Lime Rice Caribbean Veggies Coleslaw Orange
2 Sloppy Joe WG Hamburger Bun Copper Penny Salad Green Beans Diced Pears
5 6 Chicken Parmesan Apricot Mustard WG Penne Pasta Pork Tuscany Veggie Blend Confetti Brown Rice Mixed Green Salad Sliced Carrots Applesauce Mixed Fruit
7 Honey Balsamic Chicken Thigh Brown Rice Broccoli Florets Cucumber Salad Diced Pears
8 Cajun Breaded Pollock Dirty Brown Rice Green Beans Orange Tartar Sauce
9 WG Bean & Cheese Burrito Black Beans Fajita Veggie Blend Tropical Fruit
12 Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
13 Pork Carnitas Cilantro Lime Rice Charro Beans Garden Veggie Blend Apple
14 Turkey a la King WG Egg Noodles Glazed Carrots Corn Salad Orange
15 Salmon Patty Brown Rice Cauliflower Cucumber Salad Diced Pears
16 Hungarian Chicken Sweet Potatoes Mixed Veggies WW Bread Mixed Fruit Margarine
19 Italian Beef & Turkey WG Penne Bake Broccoli Florets WG Garlic Breadstick Orange Margarine
20 BBQ Pork Rib Patty Whipped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables WW Roll Tropical Fruit Margarine
21 Sofrito Chicken Brown Rice Black Beans Mixed Green Salad Mixed Fruit
22 Potato Crusted Pollock WG Mac & Cheese California Vegetables Apple Tartar Sauce
23 Hamburger WG Hamburger Bun Baked Beans Cucumber & Tomato Salad Mixed Fruit Crisp
26 Meatloaf w/ Gravy Whipped Potatoes Glazed Carrots WW Bread Orange Margarine
27 Ranchero Chicken Cilantro Lime Rice Charro Beans Cilantro Coleslaw Apple
28 Beef Japanese Curry Brown Rice Cauliflower Cucumber & Red Onion Salad Diced Pears
29 Potato Crusted Pollock Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Raisin Salad WW Roll Diced Peaches Tartar Sauce
30 Turkey Breast with Gravy Whipped Potatoes California Vegetables WW Rol Raisins Margarine
Nutrition and Transportation Services For registration, reservations and more information, please contact the Nutrition Team at 442–339–2651 or SeniorCenterServices@CarlsbadCA.gov. Congregate Lunch Service • Join us for a nutritious lunch at the Carlsbad Senior Center. The dining room is open 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., with meals served 12–12:45 p.m. The suggested voluntary contribution is $4 per meal. ** • Reservations are encouraged for groups and new attendees. Guests under 60 are welcome to accompany a qualified senior. An $8 meal fee will be applied if they wish to dine. • Outside food may not be distributed in the dining room, to ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
Transportation Service • Need a ride to lunch? Transportation is available for Carlsbad residents, 60+ who cannot drive.
Participants must be fully independent and ambulatory. The suggested voluntary contribution for this service is $4 per round-trip. ** • Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is available on select weekdays with a $5–10 fee. Please contact the transportation team for current availability.
Home Meal Delivery Service • Homebound Carlsbad residents 60+ may qualify for home-delivered meals! A completed intake form
and home visit will be required to determine eligibility. The suggested voluntary contribution for this service is $5 per meal. ** • For questions about the menu, delivery changes, or volunteer driver opportunities, please call Meals on Wheels at 760–736–9900.
**Contributions are confidential, and no eligible person shall be denied service for choosing not to contribute. This program is funded by the Older Americans Act, Aging and Independence Service, the City of Carlsbad, and voluntary contributions.
Carlsbad Contacts
Carlsbad Senior Center – Front Desk Carlsbad Senior Center – Nutrition Team Facility Reservations Libraries Non-emergency Fire Department Non-emergency Police / You Are Not Alone Program (YANA)
442-339-2650 x0 442-339-2651 442-339-2510 / carlsbadconnect.org 442-339-2049 442-339-2141 442-339-2100
Community Contacts ElderHelp (in-home support and care coordination) Elder Law & Advocacy (legal and Medicare support) San Diego 211 (food, housing, health care resources) San Diego County Aging & Independence Services
619-284-9281 858-565-1392 2-1-1 800-339-4661
The ABCS & Part D of Medicare
Friday, Oct. 16, 9:30–10:45 a.m., free with registration Join presenter Virginia Del Rey for an educational workshop designed to help you better understand Medicare, your plan options, and how to sort through Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. Learn about changes for 2027 and make sure you are on the right plan to get the most value from your Medicare dollar.
Courtyard Concert: Jack Attack
Monday, Oct. 5, 12:30–1:30 p.m., Free, Drop-in Join us for Jack Attack, a group of seasoned San Diego Musicians who play what they call a “Funky Groove Thang”. Brewing up a mix of funk, soul, latin, and smooth jazz; where they let the playing take you outside of the norm.
Morning Music with A Slice of History
Monday, Oct. 19 & 26, 10:30 a.m.–noon, free with registration Feeling nostalgic for the great music of the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond? If you love the music, pop culture and historic events of your youth, come out and join other Baby Boomers for this series that promises to knock your socks off! October classes will feature ‘Seneca Falls to Laurel Canyon’ and MTV to Michael Jackson’.
Downsizing with Confidence
Threshold Singers
2nd & 4th Thu, 9:30–11:30 a.m., free, instructor approval required Threshold Singers of North SD County is seeking singers of all ages and ability levels. Activities include singing a cappella for patients and groups in local facilities. Rehearsals are held during regularly scheduled class times. For info, contact Barb Eiben at 760-264-5787 or visit their website: www.thresholdchoir.org
Intro to Printmaking Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 8, 1–4 p.m., free with registration We will make prints with etching, monoprints, block prints, and screen-printing using water-based ink. Nontoxic printmaking is the safest way to learn printmaking without using solvents or toxic art supplies. Plus, the clean-up can be done with mild soap and water. This workshop will be led by volunteer Irene, in anticipation of a full printmaking session later this Fall.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1–2 p.m., free with registration Downsizing is more than letting go of possessions – it’s creating space for what matters most. Discover ways to manage the emotional transition, build meaningful connections, and become part of a vibrant community. Whether you’re moving or just relocated, you’ll gain practical strategies and fresh perspectives for making your next chapter your best one yet.
Ask the Real Estate Agent
3rd Mondays, 9–11 a.m., free with registration Thinking of downsizing, buying, selling, or curious about your home’s current value? Book a free 30-minute consultation. Realtors Rich Hines and Francine Lypps are available each month for expert guidance tailored to your needs. One Free Consultation per Person.
Holiday Hours
Monday, Oct. 12: Closed
Halloween Homecoming
Wed., Oct. 28, 9:30–11:30 a.m., free with registration Join us for a festive morning of music, dancing, a costume contest and more. Enjoy light refreshments, a photo booth, and a fun Halloween atmosphere sponsored by Carlsbad Rotary. Costumes or formal wear encouraged but not required.