May 2025 Seaside Insider

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Seaside Insider

Physical Therapy with Tracey

Balance & Mobility

Tuesdays, May 6 – 27, 9 – 10 a.m., $70

This class will focus on balance principles, postural awareness, strength, confidence, and strategies to reduce the risk of falling.

Therapeutic Pilates

Thursdays, May 1 – 29, 9 – 10 a.m., $116

This class will focus on the foundational Pilates principles, modifications, alignment, core strength, and connecting the mind and body. (5 classes)

Therapeutic Strengthening

Thursdays, May 1 – 29, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., $116

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! (5 classes)

Yoga at Stagecoach - All Levels

Tuesdays, May 6 – 27, 10 – 11 a.m., $10

Welcome volunteer instructors Sami and Nancy! Sami leads the first Tuesday with chair yoga and a sound bath. Approachable for all levels of experience and skills, chair yoga is soft on your body but helps you stay flexible and strong. Nancy leads the remaining Tuesdays with a combination of traditional Hatha with Yin postures, moving at a mindful pace to improve balance to strengthen and create breath awareness. Last session before the summer break!

Creative Crafting

1st & 3rd Fridays, 1 – 3 p.m., Free with Registration

May 2: Polish Gwiazdy (doily)

May 16: Newspaper Flowers

This craft class has students turning everyday ‘throw-away items into works of art they can be proud of. New project every time. Supplies included.

Self Defense with Karate

Saturdays, May 24 – June 14, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m., Free with Registration

We invite you to join us for four 1hr long sessions where we can answer questions, and discuss, create, and practice scenarios each week. Though ‘self-defense’ covers more than just ‘being attacked’ as we will discuss, we will focus on a different type of attack each week:

WEEK 1: How to deal with grabs

WEEK 2: How to deal with an attack from in front of you WEEK 3: How to deal with an attack from behind WEEK 4: How to deal with unwanted touching in social situations & What to do as a bystander witnessing someone else being bullied, intimidated or threatened.

Instructors Debbie and Simon Prince also lead Shotokai Karate on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. This offering requires a membership to the American KDS, and more information can be found through https://shotokai.org/.

Caregiver Networks Club

1st Saturdays, May 3, 10 – 11:45 a.m., Free, Drop-in

Join this support group for caregivers, family caregivers, and anyone in the healthcare industry who supports caregivers and seniors. If you want support, networking, and new resources, this place is for you! There will be a different presenter for each meeting.

Downsizers Club

Wednesday, May 7, 1 – 2 p.m., Free, Drop-in

Explore the art of living better with less. Whether you're planning a move to a smaller home, or simply wanting to simplify your life, our supportive community offers practical guidance and emotional support through every step of your journey.

Navigating the Real Estate Market

Friday, May 16, 1 – 2 p.m., Free with Registration

Welcome back, licensed realtor Ayren Pfeifer, for an informative session on navigating the current real estate market. With extensive experience across multiple states, Ayren will share insights on buying, selling, and recent industry changes.

Successful Aging in Place: Medicare Benefits for Those Facing Terminal Illness

Tues., May 20, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Free with Registration When you or your loved one is faced with a terminal illness, there are options. One of those options is to utilize the Hospice Medicare Benefit. Come and learn about what your Medicare Part A Benefit provides, pays for, and allows. This class will answer tough questions and allow you to make a more informed choice about what you want.

Lighten Up! The Freedom & Joy Of Rightsizing Your Life

Thursday, May 22, 1 – 2 p.m., Free, Drop-in

Studies show older adults in clutter-free, organized homes experience less stress and anxiety. If too much stuff is keeping you stuck, join Sherri Singleton, CSA®, Founder of LIVE WELL Senior Care Connections, to discover proven tips for rightsizing with ease. Learn how to keep what you love and need while making space for new possibilities.

Digital Photo & Tech

3rd & 4th Wed., 2 – 3:15 p.m., Free with Registration

May 21 | Travel Photo Tips

Are you planning a big trip this summer, or maybe a “staycation” in our beautiful San Diego County? Our instructor, Mike McMahon will help you to get great photos and videos of your journey. Tips on equipment, photo composition, and photo organizing and editing will be covered. Photos from Mike’s travels will be used to illustrate his easy and helpful tips. This class is always lots of fun, and you’ll walk away with some techniques to make your travel photography better than ever.

May 28 | YouTube Tips & Tricks

Are you taking advantage of the amazing world of YouTube? Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will help you discover the variety and depth of content on YouTube including how-to projects, software tutorials, cooking demonstrations, and entertainment videos. If you want to hear a particular song, search for it on YouTube. If you need help repairing your bike, you’ll find it on YouTube. The advantages of paying for YouTube Premium will also be covered. Aspects of privacy and advertising will be discussed.

Community Friendship Builders

2nd & 4th Friday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Free with Registration Join us to meet new people, talk, and laugh. Facilitated discussions and activities can open a fun and engaging new world for you, and just as importantly, you can open a new world for others.

Let’s Talk Good Living

4th Mondays, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Free with Registration

What can you keep in mind to be a successful ager? Facilitators will guide discussion on a new topic each month such as transportation, purposeful living, social engagement, technology, and more. We want to hear your thoughts and ideas so we can all learn together.

Community Garden Club

Tuesdays, May 6 – 27, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Free with Registration

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. This is not a drop-in program, and registration is required to attend as space is limited. No-shows will be removed from the roster to make space for the waitlist. Please bring your own tools. The Pine Avenue Community Garden is located on the corner of Madison St and Chestnut Ave.

Yoga

with Joanne

Restorative Yoga

Mondays, May 5 – 19, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., $42

The class will begin with a breathing meditation and move into gentle Restorative poses. It is for all levels and introduces the benefits of each pose

Yin Yoga

Thursdays, May 1 – 29, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., $70

Yin poses are held for 2–5 minutes each and are designed to relax targeted areas, stimulate the dense connective tissue, and promote vitality and resilience.

Yoga with Cynthia: Chair Yoga

Thursdays, May 1 – 29, 3 – 4 p.m., $64

Build strength and stamina, improve flexibility, and learn to harmonize all the levels of your life. This gentle class will teach you how to incorporate the healing power of deep breathing into all your movements.

Fitness Room

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Featuring treadmills, bikes, free weights and circuit training machines. Please see a staff member for equipment questions. Pricing starts at $4 for the day.

24K Gold with Saleemah

Cha-cha, merengue, and salsa will get you moving your feet, clapping your hands, shaking your hips, and having so much fun you’ll forget you’re exercising!

Toning

Mondays, May 5 – 19, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., $35

Seated Toning

Mondays, May 5 – 19, 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., $28

Gold

Wednesdays, May 7 – 28, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., $47

Seated

Wednesdays, May 7 – 28, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., $37

Pickleball Lessons at Pine

Join 2019 USA Pickleball National Champion, Raudel Barba, to learn the fastest growing sport in North America. This 90-minute class will prepare you for the skills needed to play this fun social game.

Level I

Thursdays, May 8 – 29, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., $87

Level II

Thursdays, May 8 – 29, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., $87

Level III

Thursdays, May 8 – 29, 12 – 1:30 p.m., $87

Mindfulness & Meditation with Michelle Thursdays, May 1 – 29, 9 – 10:15 a.m., $10

Create a brave and welcoming community to explore the nature of mindfulness learning to be awake and alive in this present moment, deepening our skills and wisdom to meet life’s challenges, and expanding our capacity for joy by waking from the trance. Previous meditation experience is helpful but not required.

Courtyard Concert: Gunnar & Zo

2nd Mon., May 12, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Free, Drop-in

Zo Shah & Gunnar Biggs were born a generation and a continent apart – but when they came together musically for the first time it was an immediate connection. They are currently working on a duo project capturing the spirit of Ron Carter and Jim Hall's duo performances. They create a very interactive soundscape of conversational harmonies and rhythms on older jazz standards.

Seaside Singers: Spring Concert

May 14 & 15, 1:30–3 p.m., Free, Drop-in

This is the month! Get your head bobbing and foot tapping to sounds of jazz, swing, pop, rock and roll, and even musicals as we perform our Spring Concert. We will sing at least one song from each decade from the 1930s through the 1970s. There will be something for everyone! Same concert on both days.

Senior Excursion: Deer Park Winery & Auto Museum

Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., $20

Excursion registration opens on the 1st of each month! Escape to the charming Deer Park Winery and Auto Museum in Escondido, CA where history, wine, and classic cars come together for an unforgettable experience. This unique destination offers guests a delightful mix of culture, beauty, and nostalgia. Please note that lunch is not included with your ticket. A selection of wine tasting, meats, cheeses, and snacks are available for purchase at the Winery. You're also welcome to bring your own picnic lunch if you prefer. Please check-in at the Senior Center at 10 a.m. We plan to leave Escondido at 3 p.m. for an approximate arrival of 4 p.m. back at the Senior Center.

Alignment Qigong: Mind, Body, Nature

Forces of Nature Workshop

Wednesday, May 7, 9:45 – 11 a.m., $36

Embrace the transformative power of nature and embark on an exploration of the transformative practice of Qigong. This informative introductory workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience expressive Qigong movements that align with the potent elements of nature, including the Sky/Cosmos, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Thunder, Lake, and Mountain. You will learn how to harness these natural forces to enhance your health and well-being, ultimately fostering a deeper connection with the environment around you.

Forces of Nature Series

Wednesdays, May 14 – 28, 9:45–11:15 a.m., $61

Step into a world where you can truly "fly with the wind" and "find peace by the lake" through our enchanting Forces of Nature class series! Over three delightful weeks, you will explore the invigorating power of nature with gentle Qigong movements that align your spirit with the elements—Sky, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Thunder, Lake, and Mountain. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your health and well-being while fostering a profound connection with the natural world around you. So come along, breathe deeply, and let the forces of nature guide you to a place of harmony and joy!

Hot Rods & Cool Treats

Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pine Park, Free

The old-fashioned carnival and classic car show is back! For more information, call 442-339-2843.

 Carnival games for the young & young at heart

 Build your own ice cream sundae

 Vote on your favorite classic car

 Enjoy live entertainment

 Food available for purchase

CENTER CLOSED: Monday, May 26, 2025

MAY 2025

Coffee

Menu subject to change

WW = Whole Wheat

WG = Whole Grain

Milk Served Daily

*Denotes Meal ≥ 1000 Mg Sodium

Roasted Pork Loin Apple Mustard Glaze

Roasted Potatoes CA Vegetable Blend

Apple

Bruschetta Chicken

WG Au Gratin Rotini

Green Beans

Diced Peaches 5

Meatball Stroganoff over WG Egg Noodles Green Peas

Glazed Carrots Pineapple Tidbits

Potato Crusted Pollock

Lentil Vegetable Pilaf

CA Vegetable Blend

Multi-Grain Bread

Country Fried Steak* with Onion Gravy

Whipped Potatoes

Capri Vegetable Blend

Multi-Grain Bread

Pineapple Tidbits

Plantains

Salmon Patty with Dill Sauce

Confetti Brown Rice

Broccoli Florets

Diced Pears

WW Roll Margarine

Hamburger on WW Bun Tater Tots

Dilled Carrots

Pineapple Tidbits

Herb Crusted Pork

Potato Medley

Green Bean Amandine

Multi-Grain Bread

Mandarin Oranges

Broccoli

Blackened Tilapia

Dirty Brown Rice

Whole Kernel Corn

Mandarin Oranges

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

9:30–10:30 †Zumba Gold® Toning 5/5 111

9:30–11 High Beginner Line Dance AUD

11–11:45 †Seated Zumba Toning 5/5 111 11–12 †Restorative Yoga 5/5 107

11:15–12:30 Beginner Line Dance AUD 3–4 †Gentle Yoga 4/28 107 9–10 †Balance & Mobility 5/6 111 9–10:15 Carlsbad Cruisers Offsite 9–11 Needlecraft 118 10–11 Garden Club 5/6 Pine Park 10–1:30 Improver Line Dance 107 11–12 †Yoga at Stagecoach 5/6 SCCC 12:15–4 Bingo AUD 1–3 Writing Our Lives 118 1–4 Chess 115 1–4 Ping Pong 111 1–4 Rummikub 106

SATURDAYS

9:30–10:30 †24K Zumba 9:30–12:30 †Sumi-e Japanese 9:45–11:15 †Forces of 3-Part Series 11–12 †Seated Zumba 12–3 Mahjongg 12:15–1:15 Beg. Hawaiian 1–3 Seaside Singers 1–4 Sewing & 1–4 Ceramics

Caregiver Network Club 5/3, 10 – 11:45 a.m. Carlsbad Cruisers 9 – 10 a.m., Batiquitos Lagoon Self Defense 4/12 – 5/10,

WEDNESDAY

Zumba Gold® 5/7 111

Japanese Ink Art 4/9 PACC of Nature Qigong eries 5/14 107

Zumba Gold® 5/7 111 gg 115 Hawaiian Dance 107 Singers Practice AUD

Quilting Group 118 Club 106

Dance

Congregate Lunch Service

• Join us for a nutritious lunch on weekdays at the Carlsbad Senior Center First-time attendees must fill out a San Diego County Intake form.

60+ years: $3.50 suggested voluntary contribution *

Guests 50–59 years: $5 fee

Guests under 50 years: $5 fee and must be accompanied by a senior

• The dining room is open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and meals are served from 12 to 12:45 p.m. Seconds may be offered at 12:45 p.m. based on availability.

• No outside food is permitted in the dining room, per San Diego County Health Code.

Transportation Service

• Need a ride to lunch? Transportation is available on weekdays for Carlsbad residents 60+ who cannot drive. Advanced registration and approval are required. Participants must be fully independent and ambulatory. The suggested voluntary contribution for this service is $4 per roundtrip.*

• To register or with questions about eligibility, please call the Carlsbad Senior Center Nutrition team at 442–339–2651.

Home Meal Delivery Service

• Homebound Carlsbad residents 60+ may qualify for home-delivered meals! Senior Center staff can help you complete the required intake form and will conduct a home visit to determine eligibility. The suggested voluntary contribution for this service is $5 per meal *

• To register or with questions about eligibility, please call the Carlsbad Senior Center Nutrition team at 442–339–2651.

• For questions about the menu, delivery changes, or volunteer driver opportunities, please call Meals on Wheels North County 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 .....................................................................442-339-2650 x0

City Hall……………………………………………………………………………….........................……….442-339-2820

Facility Reservations: carlsbadconnect.org .............................................................442-339-2510

Fire Department (Non-emergency) ………………………………….........……………......……….442-339-2141

Pine Avenue Community Center ………………………………………….........................……...442-339-5022

Police (Non-emergency) and You Are Not Alone Program (YANA): ........................442-339-2100

San Diego County: Aging & Independence Services.................................................800-339-4661

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