8th Annual Healthy Aging Conference
Friday, April 21, 2023
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
All proceeds from the conference benefit the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center.
The conference features dynamic speakers in the field of healthy aging, a delicious lunch, and opportunities for seniors to connect with a variety of senior service providers. The price is $40 and includes lunch.
Doors open at 8:30 am. Conclusion at 3:00 pm.
Please call the Senior Center at 858-756-3041 to register!
Readers & Writers Workshop
with Elizabeth St.John, Author
Join Elizabeth St.John, critically-acclaimed best-selling local author, as she introduces and discusses a variety of novels written by author friends from around the world. In a social and relaxed environment, we'll discuss the writer's journey from inspiration to perspiration, discover insider techniques and tricks, and practice basic writing crafts from three-act drama to character arcs. Elizabeth's author friends will provide personal insights on their books and own inspiration, from classic novels to historical events and family stories.
Enjoy a monthly book or two to read with the author's insights, helpful writing exercises, and a lively discussion. All welcome, readers, beginners and experienced writers. Sign up for the series, or a month at a time.
Tuesday, March 28, at 10:00 am
This ongoing workshop will meet the last Tuesday of each month.
Please call the Senior Center at 858 756-3041 to register.
Tour & Lunch
at Westmont of Encinitas Senior Living Community
Experience the Westmont of Encinitas retirement living community for yourself with a tour and lunch. Soak up the atmosphere and see what the neighborhood is like firsthand.
Tuesday, April 4, at 10:00 am
The tour bus will depart the Senior Center at 10:00 am and return at 1:30 pm.
Please call the Senior Center at 858 756-3041 to register.
Learn the New 2023 National
Mah Jongg League (NMJL) Card
with Grace Decker
This is a special class to prep players on adjusting to the new NMJL Card. The class will be about an hour of information and discussion followed by coached play.
Grace Decker was introduced to Mah Jongg 15 years ago and was immediately committed to take on this complex game. After years of play, and a drive to build community, Grace began Mah Jongg instruction using interactive training techniques and has been successfully teaching formal instruction for the previous 8 years. Grace is recognized as a Top 20 National Tournament Player.
There is a $50 fee paid to the instructor.
Monday, April 10,
from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please call the Senior Center at 858 756-3041 to register.
Capturing Your Creativity with
Haiku Workshop
with Susan Farese
Haiku is an ancient form of Japanese Poetry,
typically consisting of 3 lines, written with 17 syllables (5-7-5)
and often about seasons and/or nature.
Join Susan for a 2-hour engaging, interactive and fun workshop. She will present a PowerPoint presentation, share several of her photography prompts (from nature/seasons) and give you ample time for reflection to start, enhance and celebrate your Haiku writing journey!
Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, is the owner/ president of SJF Communications. She has a master’s degree in Nursing in Adult Health and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Susan has presented numerous continuing education classes, seminars, and keynotes and is the author of the book Poetic Expressions in Nursing…Sharing the Caring, and has published poetry and articles on a variety of topics.
Visit https://sjfcommunications.com/haiku-workshops/ to learn more.
There is a $30 fee paid to the instructor.
Tuesday, April 11,
from 10:00 am - noon
Please call the Senior Center at 858 756-3041 to register.
Beginner Mah Jongg
a 4- class series
with Grace Decker
In this 4-week series, you will learn the basics of playing American Mah Jongg according to the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) Rules & Guidelines. This will be a small class with individual attention, hands-on activity, and real play time. You will learn the tiles, rules, play, and strategy – and have fun doing it!
Grace Decker was introduced to Mah Jongg 15 years ago and was immediately committed to take on this complex game. After years of play, and a drive to build community, Grace began Mah Jongg instruction using interactive training techniques and has been successfully teaching formal instruction for the previous 8 years. Grace is recognized as a Top 20 National Tournament Player.
There is a $225 fee paid to the instructor and
includes a copy of the 2023 NMJL Card.
Monday, April 17, 24 and May 1, 8
from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please call the Senior Center at 858 756-3041 to register.
Readers & Writers Workshop
with Elizabeth St.John
Enjoy a monthly book or two to read with the author's insights, helpful writing exercises, and a lively discussion. All welcome, readers, beginners and experienced writers. Sign up for the series, or a month at a time.
Tuesday, April 25, at 10:00 am
This ongoing workshop will meet the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Please call the Senior Center at 858 756-3041 to register.
Ongoing Classes
Each Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 PM
Calling All Chess Players!
Researchers have found evidence that playing chess may result in improved brain function, memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking. Each Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 pm, enjoy a friendly game of chess at the Senior Center. All levels of players are welcome. Free instruction for beginners. Tables and playing pieces are provided.
Please call the Senior Center at 858-756-3041
to reserve your space at a table!
Each Wednesday
from 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Balance & Movement to Reduce Falling
with Mordy Levine
Mordy Levine is an instructor of yoga, Tai Chi, karate, and meditation. Mordy is the creator of the Meditation Pro Series that teaches meditation for different conditions that affect Western civilization (e.g., stress, insomnia, weight issues, smoking). To date, over 900,000 people have learned to meditate through his series of meditation programs.
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Learn & practice easy movements to improve balance and reduce risk of falling.
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Reduce onset of cognitive decline, like dementia.
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Reverse Osteoporosis.
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Learn basic forms of Tai Chi.
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Emphasis is on posture, balance, muscle relaxation & breathing.
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Develop stability & coordination and gain confidence.
There is a $10 fee per class paid to the instructor.
Please call the Senior Center at 858.756.3041 to register.
Wednesday, April 5 & 19
from 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Art with Jan O'Hara
Join Jan and other artists for a weekly art class. Bring your own project to work on or begin a new with Jan's step-by-step instruction. This can be done in oil, acrylic, watercolor, or colored pencils. Students will need to bring their own supplies.
There is a $20 fee per class paid to the instructor.
Please call the Senior Center at 858.756.3041 to register.
Each Thursday at 10:00AM
Chair Yoga
with Peggie Moore
Peggie Moore, is a certified Yoga Instructor (RYT500), Reiki Master, and has also received her certification as a BEWELL Yoga for Cancer teacher. Peggie has practiced yoga her entire adult life and is passionate about working with every age, size, shape, and ability who has the desire to find their way to yoga and to a healthier, happier life. This class will teach you ways in which you can reduce stress, improve well-being, and improve your strength and flexibility. Appropriate modifications are provided for students.
There is a $10 fee per class paid to the instructor.
Please call the Senior Center at 858.756.3041 to register.
Each Friday
beginners 1:00 - 2:00 pm
intermediate 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Conversational Spanish
with Jeannette Caruth
Jeannette Caruth, who learned Spanish solely through conversation, invites you to become more familiar with the language. Each class is a one-hour adventure of hearing and speaking another language. Her partner, Luis Gallardo, is Colombian and will be present to delight us with his beautiful Spanish spoken words. All levels are welcome.
There is a $10 fee per class paid to the instructor.
Please call the Senior Center at 858 756-3041 to register.
Read a Book. Write a Page. Enjoy a Chat.
Just bring a pen, notebook and a family history memory!
Read a Book. Write a Page. Enjoy a Chat.
Just bring a pen, notebook and a family history memory!
