March Seaside Insider

Seaside Insider March 2020

AARP Free Tax Preparation Services Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., #116 AARP IRS-certified volunteers will be here to assist adults 50+ with their 2019 tax returns. They will be available by appointment through Tuesday, April 14.

Call 760-602-4650 or drop by to schedule your free appointment. Be sure to bring a photo ID, along with all necessary documents and a copy of last year’s taxes to your appointment.

Senior Safety & Cannabis - Using Cannabis as Medicine Wednesday, March 11, 10–11:30 a.m., #111 Since its legalization, the largest growing group of cannabis users are in the population of over 60.

The cannabis being grown today is NOT like what was smoked or consumed in the 60s and 70s.

Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m., AUD The topics are selected by the Carlsbad Senior Center Osher Committee. If you are interested in joining the committee, please see the front desk for more information.

Cannabis has medicinal benefits and can help with a variety of chronic conditions. Come and learn: • how to navigate the medical cannabis system safely • understand the potential uses/risk/benefits • learn to use safely with your pharmaceuticals • how to mitigate the intoxicating effects • guidelines for purchasing quality, lab tested products from a legal trusted source.

March brings the recorded lectures on Leonardo Da Vinci and the Renaissance. This four-part series, lead by noted art historian Linda Blair, will discuss how Da Vinci was able to combine his knowledge of science with his artistic talent. Call the front desk or register online at carlsbadconnect.org.

Teri Polley-Michea, RN, MA, HHP, RMT and Cannabis Nurse Navigator has over 40 years’ experience in the healthcare field. She has obtained additional training and certification in cannabis therapy. She is also a member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association and the Cannabis Nurses Network.

March 4: Leonardo Da Vinci and the Renaissance March 11: Capstone of True Renaissance March 18: The Renaissance Paintings March 25: The Conclusion of the Renaissance

Get to Know Your Smartphone

Osher Lifelong Learning Replay

Are you having trouble using your Smartphone? Bring your own smartphone and learn how to operate its basic functions, connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices, send text messages and much more in this free workshop presented by CTAP, of the California Public Utilities Commission. Advance registration is required. Call the front desk or register online.

UCSD Osher Lifelong Learning: Leonardo Da Vinci and the Renaissance

Monday, March 9, 1–3 p.m., #116 Join us for a second showing of the lecture on Architecture of the Silk Road: Southeast Asia

Android: Thursday, March 12, 9:45—11:45 a.m., #118

iPhone: Thursday, March 19, 9:45—11:45 a.m., #118

The 10 Warning Signs of Dementia & Alzheimer’s

Sign-up Now for the Shingles Vaccination Clinic in April

Friday, March 20, 10–11:30 a.m., #116 The Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Learn to separate myth from reality and address commonlyheld fears about Alzheimer’s in America. You will see videos of actual people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others.

Registrations are taking place now for the shot clinic scheduled Tuesday, April 14.

BPH and Erectile Dysfunction Dr. Jason Phillips, M.D. Tri-City Medical Center Thursday, March 26, 10–11:30, #111 Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older. It affects over 40 million men in the United States alone, with 40% of men over 50, and 80% of men over 70 having the condition. It is important to understand this condition and learn the treatments available before the condition worsens, which can cause permanent bladder damage.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common more than 18 million men suffer from this condition. There are many causes and effective treatments available, which will be covered in this informational talk.

Your risk of shingles and complications increases as you age, and a shingles vaccination is the only way to protect against shingles and possible long-term nerve pain. Shingrix provides strong protection against shingles and PHN. Two doses of Shingrix is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles and PHN. Protection stays above 85% for at least the first four years after you get vaccinated.

Who Should Get Shingrix? You should get Shingrix even if in the past you: • had shingles • received Zostavax • are not sure if you had chickenpox CVS pharmacists will return to administer the second dose six months after you receive the first dose at this clinic.

Pre-authorization is required, and you must have your insurance information available when you book your appointment. Register by calling the front desk at 760-602-4650 before April 7 to reserve your appointment.

Bring your questions and your friends to this free, informative lecture on BPH and ED. Dr. Jason Phillips is a Board-Certified Urologist specializing in men’s and women’s urologic health. He currently works at North Coast Urology in Oceanside, and is a physician and surgeon at the Tri-City Medical Center

What Happens After the Paychecks Stop? A Retirement Income Primer 101 Mobility, Kindra French CAPS, SHSS* Tuesday, March 31, 10:30–11:30 a.m., #111 Join us for this monthly series, Successful Aging in Place, which offers insights from professionals who share their expertise concerning specific aspects of how to age in place successfully.

This informative, interactive workshop discusses income during retirement. We’ll explore how to budget for retirement expenses, examine potential sources of retirement income and identify ways to address potential risks. Presented by Donaven Yousef.

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Welcome Aboard Ruth Calarco!

Carlsbad Cruisers lead walker Ruth joins the Senior Center team as the new Program Coordinator to fill Patti Gebel shoes. Ruth is leading the Cruisers in the Carlsbad 5000 on Sunday, March 22 to walk their way toward health while having fun and exploring Carlsbad trails, parks and beaches. Ruth will also be leading the new “Doc & Dialogues” series starting on Monday, March 16 at 10 a.m. featuring the documentary Forks Over Knives in honor of Nutrition Month. Happy Trails Patti and welcome aboard Ruth!

Board Games Galore!

The Culinary Lab

Thursday, March 5, 1–2 p.m., # 111 Love board games? Teens do, too! Come for an afternoon of fun, non-competitive gaming with students from Sage Creek High School Tabletop Gaming Club. A variety of games will be offered, so there’ll be something for everyone. Stop by and join the fun!

Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., PACC Become the master of your taste buds while learning the health benefits of creative meals and fresh grown food! March cooking themes include: • March 3 or 4: Breakfast Club • March 10 or 11: Bavarian Fare • March 17 or 18: Salvadoran • March 24 or 25: Vietnamese • March 31 or April 1: Indian Cuisine Must sign-up by the Monday prior to the class!

Grandfriends Kindness Project: Games and Jokes Galore!

Thursday, March 5, 3–4:30 p.m., DN In the mood for fun, games and jokes? Join us for acts of kindness while playing board games, cheering for every player on each team, and let someone go in front of you in line. Tell someone your favorite joke and share a cookie with your neighbor. Register for this free program at the front desk or online at www. carlsbadconnect.org. Program is free thanks to a grant from the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation.

Teens Teach Tech Tuesdays, March 3 & 24, 12–1 p.m., COM Must register in advance and only 20 spots available.

Tech Talk with Teens Saturday, March 28, 9–10 a.m., PACC Learn more about smartphones! Sage Creek teens will be available the last Saturday of every month through June to assist you with your smartphones and tablets.

This month, learn how to: take photos, videos and screen recordings. Register online or at the front desk today!

Friday Night Fever 70s Dance!

Friday, March 20, 7– 9 p.m., PACC Boogie the Night away in 70’s spirit at the monthly Friday Night Carlsbad Dance Party. Dress 70’s style optional with live music from The Fabulous Pelicans with a special guest appearance by Sage Creek High School band Hyde. Free dance lesson will be offered before the dance 6 to 7 p.m. Register for $10 online at carlsbadconnect.org.

Verbatim Theater Project Showing Tuesday, March 24, 9–10 a.m., AUD & 4–5 p.m. PACC If you missed the live performance of the Verbatim Theater Project, then now is your chance to capture the magic performed by Sage Creek High School drama students featuring Carlsbad stories. The showing is a recorded performance from the October live show. While both showings are free, we encourage you to sign up ahead time to reserve your seat. Don’t miss out on this magic of these students’ storytelling abilities.

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Activities Calendar

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

MONDAY

New session start dates in blue Senior Specials in red Intergenerational programs in green

TUESDAY

9–11 Writers Group 9–11 **Spinal Fitness (NO class 3/16) 9–12 Spanish – Levels I, II & III 9:30–10:30 †Heart Coherent Tai Chi Kung – Int.(3/2) 10:50–11:50 †Better Balance & Mobility (3/2) 11–12 †Guided Imagery & Meditation (3/2) 11:30–1:15 Line Dancing – Beginner 1:15–2:30 Line Dancing – High Beginner 2:45–4 †Functional Yoga with Guided Visualization (3/2) 3–4:15 †Gentle Yoga (3/2)

118 PACC 106 107 107 116 PACC PACC AUD 107

8–11 8:30–9:30 8:30–3 9–10 9–10 9:45–10:45 10–11:30 10:30–11:30 11–12 11–12 12:30–4 12:30–4 1–3 1–4

Needlecraft *Carlsbad Cruisers *AARP Free Tax Preparation †Aerobic Dancing – Lite! (3/3) Line Dancing – Improver †Live Long: Do Qigong! (3/3) Line Dancing –Intermediate Garden Club †Chair Tai Chi Chuan (3/3) *Gentle Chair Yoga with Optional Standing Poses Ping Pong Bingo Writing Our Lives Chess 107 & Double Deck Pinochle

*Elder Law Legal Assistance †The Culinary Lab: Breakfast *Teens Teach Tech

106 PACC 116 111 PACC 107 PACC PARK 107 SPCC 111 AUD 106 118

119 PACC COM

9 1–2:30 1–3

10 10–12 11–1

*Notary Public †The Culinary Lab: Bavarian Fare

RR PACC

9–2 11–1

*Ask the Attorney †The Culinary Lab: Salvadoran

119 PACC

16 10-11:45 1:30–3

Docs & Dialogues featuring Forks Over Knives 116 Morningstar Investment Education Lecture: Mutual Fund Investing Basics 111

Morningstar Investment Education Lecture: Top Morningstar Articles and Other Special Investing Topics 111

8:30–9:30 *Carlsbad Cruisers 9:30–11 5–in–1 Joy Class 9:30–11 **Spinal Fitness (NO class 3/18) 9:30–11:30 Oriental Sumi-e Painting Club 10:50–11:50 †Better Balance & Mobility 12:30–3 Mah Jongg 12:15–1:15 *Hawaiian Dance – Basics/Beg. 1–3:15 Seaside Singers Practice 1–4 Ceramics 1–4 Sewing and Quilting Group 1:30–2:30 *Hawaiian Dance – Beg./Int. 2:45–4 Hawaiian Dance – Int.

PACC 106 PACC 118 107 GR 107 AUD 106 118 107 107

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Osher Lifelong Learning AUD Carlsbad Newcomers: Dr. Philip Goscienski – How the Computer Affects Your Health and the Brain 111 10–11:30 †Let’s Explore Zentangle 116 10–1 *HICAP Health Insurance Counseling 119 11–1 †The Culinary Lab: Breakfast PACC 12:30–5:30 †AARP Smart Driver Refresher Program 116

Summer Registration Opens 8 a.m.

Verbatim Theater Project Showing †The Culinary Lab: Vietnamese *Teens Teach Tech Verbatim Theater Project Showing

AUD PACC COM PACC

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8:30–3 8:45–9:45 9–10 9–10:30 9–11:30 10–11 1–2:10 1:30–3:30 1–4 3:45–4:45

*AARP Free Tax Preparation †PiYo – Pilates/Yoga (3/5) †Aerobic Dancing - Lite! †Silver Paddles Pickleball (3/5) †Intermediate Watercolor †Functional Yoga (3/5) †Heart Coherent Tai Chi – Adv.(3/5) Carlsbad Tech Users Group (2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays) Art Club †Chair Yoga (3/5)

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Osher Lifelong Learning *Ask the Pharmacist Travel Photo Tips †The Culinary Lab: Salvadoran Smartphone Photo Editing

AUD 119 111 PACC 111

9–11:30 10–11:15 10–11:30 10–12 11–1 1–2:15

Osher Lifelong Learning Traveling Better with Tech †Let’s Explore Zentangle *Ask the Orthopedic Surgeon †The Culinary Lab: Vietnamese Ham Radio Overview

AUD 111 116 119 PACC 111

Workshop: Get to Know Your Android 118 Monthly Movie: SHAZAM! AUD †Social Dance PACC

†”24k” Zumba Gold with Saleemah (3/6) 9:30–11 **Spinal Fitness (NO class 3/20) 9:30–12:30 †Discover Your Inner Artist with Oil or Acrylic (3/6) 10:30–11:30 †Heart Coherent Tai Chi – Beg. (3/6) 12:30–4 Party Bridge 12:30–4 Ping Pong 12:45–2:30 Hawaiian Dance – Adv 3:30–4:30 Belly Up, Belly Down, Belly Dance

107 111 106 107 AUD 111 107 107

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Writers’ Bloc

118

10:30–12

Stamp Collectors Meet

118

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19 9:45–11:45 Workshop: Get to Know Your iPhone 118 10–1 *HICAP Health Insurance Counseling 119 6–7:15 †Social Dance PACC

20 9–12 10–11:30 7–9

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Writers’ Bloc 118 Presentation: The 10 Warning Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer’s 116 † Friday Night Fever Dance Party!

PACC

26 9:30–12:30 *Hearing Screening & Hearing Aid Adjustment Screening 10–11:30 Presentation: BPH and Erectile Dysfunction, Dr. Phillips, Tri-City Medical Center 6–7:15 †Social Dance

27 9–12

Writers’ Bloc

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119

111 PACC

Saturday Classes and Activities

Free Sunday Library Programs: March 15, 2-3 p.m. Modern Jazz Trio, Cole March 29, 1 p.m. Books & Bingo, Dove

Medical appointments, excluding ongoing therapy. Requested donation is $5 roundtrip Registration and transportation reservations are required LG

111 106 107

9–10

12 9:45–11:45 1–3 6–7:15

18 9–11:30 10–12 10–11:15 11–1 1–2:15

lunch program at PACC the Carlsbad Senior Center • Daily †The Culinary Lab: Vietnamese

Transportation Services

116 AUD 107 PACC 106 AUD 107

Board Games Galore!

111 Monthly Dance: The Vidals, sponsored

by Las Villas de Carlsbad PACC Canasta 118 Senior Commission Meeting CH Grandfriends Kindness Project: Games and Jokes Galore!

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31 10–3 *Low Vision Consultations 10:30–11:30 Successful Aging in Place: What Happens After the Paychecks Stop?

A Retirement Income Primer 11–1 †The Culinary Lab: Indian Cuisine

FRIDAY

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9–11:30 Osher Lifelong Learning AUD 9:30–11:30 *Diet & Nutrition Counseling 119 10–11:30 Presentation: Senior Safety & Cannabis— Using Cannabis as Medicine 111 10–11:30 †Let’s Explore Zentangle 116 11–1 †The Culinary Lab: Bavarian Fare PACC

24 9–10 11–1 12–1 4–5

P Patio 119 Room 119 RR Resource Room PACC Pine Ave. Community Center PARK Pine Ave. Park SPCC Stagecoach Park Community Center

4 9–11:30 9:45–11:30

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23 1:30–3

107 Dance Studio GR Game Room HCC Harding Community Center 118 Multi-purpose Room

THURSDAY

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Primordial Sound Meditation 111 (Intro 9:15–9:30) Book Club: The Chaperone, by Laura Moriarty 118 Osher Lifelong Learning: Architecture of the Silk Road – Southeast Asia 116

CH City Hall COM Computer Lab CR Conference Room DN Dining Room

WEDNESDAY

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111 Activity Room 116 Activity Room AUD Auditorium 106 Art Studio

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Shopping at Walmart available the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month after lunch Call 760-602-4650 for reservations and schedule information

Newsletter now online! Subscribe to the newsletter online. Go to: www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec and click on “sign up for our email newsletter” and follow directions on screen.

* Pre-registration required ** Pre-register with MiraCosta (760-795-8710) † Fee-based activity

Carlsbad Newcomers host Dr. Philip Goscienski - How Computers Affect Your Health and the Brain Wednesday, March 4, 9:45–11:30 a.m., #111 Dr. Goscienski is the author of more than 700 newspaper and magazine articles and several medical journal articles and textbook chapters. He drew on his interest in biology, anthropology, paleopathology and physical fitness to develop Better Life Seminars, a series of presentations exploring how our most distant ancestors lived and how we can apply this knowledge to extend our health span, avoiding major chronic diseases of our age.

Dance: The Vidals Thursday, March 5, 1–3 p.m., PACC Gym Fun, prizes and refreshments are graciously sponsored by Las Villas de Carlsbad— all for $4.

Digital Photo & Tech Classes These free classes are taught by instructor Mike McMahon, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The last 15 minutes of class will be devoted to your questions. Please bring note-taking material.

Travel Photo Tips Wednesday, March 18, 10–11:15 a.m., #111 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 post-trip photo organization will be covered. Walk away with some techniques to make your travel photography better than ever.

Smartphone Photo Editing

This month’s book selection is, The Chaperone, by Laura Moriarty. April’s book selection is, Tending Roses, by Lisa Windgate. The book club meets the 2nd Monday of every month and welcomes newcomers!

Wednesday, March 18, 1–2:15 p.m., #111 Today’s smartphones offer impressive tools for photo editing. Basic edits like cropping and exposure adjustment can make your photos look great. Adding artistic effects can be fun, too. Even adding graphics and text on your photos is easy with the standard tools. Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will show you how to do it.

Movie: SHAZAM!

Traveling Better with Tech

Thursday, March 12, 1–3 p.m., AUD

Wednesday, March 25, 10–11:15 a.m., #111 Smartphones and other technology have made traveling easier and better than ever. Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will explain how to make it work for you. We will cover best-in-class apps for everything from maps and navigation to Senior Commission Meeting avoiding expensive cellular roaming when Thursday, March charges 26, 3 p.m. traveling abroad. These techniques can save time, money, and make your travels more fun and less stressful.

Book Club Monday, March 9, 1–2:30 p.m., #118

We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam, courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! (Netflix summary) Free.

Morningstar Investment Education Lectures Presenter Shelley Murasko is thoroughly familiar with Morningstar’s mutual fund investment education resources and bases her lectures on this content. Area residents have free access to this Morningstar guidance through the City of Carlsbad Libraries’ online database— cardholders are not required to be Carlsbad residents.

Each weekly class examines the changing monthly information.

All classes are from 1:30–3 p.m., #111 March 16: Mutual Fund Investing Basics March 23: Top Morningstar Articles & Other Special Investing Topics 6 Seaside Insider

Ham Radio Overview Wednesday, March 25, 1–2:15 p.m., #111 Hurricanes and other emergencies often jeopardize normal communications, including cell phones. That’s when amateur radio operators come to the rescue. In non-emergency conditions, ham radio is a fun hobby shared with folks interested in electronics and service to others. Our instructor, Mike McMahon, is a licensed ham radio operator and is active with Carlsbad’s Community Emergency Response Team. He will present an overview of ham radio…come learn what it’s all about.

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Ham with Apricot Sauce*

Beef Tacos

Chicken Dijon

Mixed Rice and Beans, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese Sour Cream, Salsa, Corn Tortillas, Mandarin Oranges

Mustard Cream Sauce, Manhattan Blend Rice & Bulgar Pilaf, Spring Mix, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Fresh Fruit

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National Meatball Day Meatballs Marinara* Whole Wheat Pasta, Italian Vegetables, Spinach Salad, Applesauce

Pecan Chicken

Roast Beef*

Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy, Green Beans, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit

Au Jus, Horseradish, Parsley Potatoes, Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Melon

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Ginger Chicken

Fish Veracruz Peppers, Onions & Tomatoes, Parsley Potatoes, Spinach, Mandarin Oranges Alternate Salad*

Open-Faced Roast Pork Sandwich

Chili Con Carne

California Vegetables, Asian Chopped Salad, Mixed Rice, Fresh Fruit

Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Wholegrain Bread, Pineapple Alternate Salad Grilled Chicken Salad, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, WW Bread Fruit

Chef Salad, Carrots, Bread, Fruit

Swiss Cheese on Multigrain, Gingered Carrot Soup, Cabbage Salad, Fresh Fruit

Mixed Rice, Corn, Mixed Green Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad

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Arroz Con Pollo

St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage* Carrots,

Cumin Spiced Turkish Meatballs

Sweet & Sour Chicken

National Ravioli Day Cheese Ravioli

Tzatziki & Pita Bread, Tabbouleh Salad, Ratatouille, Tropical Fruit Alternate Salad

Mixed Rice, Sesame Green Beans & Carrots, Asian Cabbage Salad, Mandarins

Bolognaise Sauce, Peas & Carrots, Tossed Salad, Whole Wheat Bread, Pineapple

Chicken with Rice & Vegetables, Black Beans, Mixed Green Salad, Orange

Gravy, Parsley Potatoes, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit

Greek Chicken Salad, Tabbouleh, Fruit

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Chicken Piccata

Margarita Chicken

Pork Zurichoise

Meatloaf

Lemon Caper Sauce, Mixed Rice & Lentil Pilaf, California Vegetables, Spinach Salad, Applesauce

Salsa Fresca, Sour Cream, Black Beans, Mixed Rice, Tossed Salad, Melon

Diced Pork with Mushroom Cream Sauce, Noodles, Broccoli, Whole Wheat Bread, Pears

National Spinach Day Meat & Cheese Lasagna

Alternate Salad Tuna Salad on Mixed Greens, WW Bread, Melon

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Beef Burgundy

Shepherd’s Pie

with Mushrooms, Onions, Parsley Potatoes, Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges

Mashed Potato Topping, Peas & Carrots, Tossed Salad, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit

MARCH is National Nutrition Month! www.eatright.org

Marinara Sauce, Spinach, Garbanzo Bean Salad, Whole wheat Garlic Bread, Fresh Fruit

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Carrot Raisin Salad, Whole Wheat Bread, Fruit

Menu subject to change *Denotes meal  1000 mg sodium 1% milk served daily

Carlsbad Senior Center • 799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 • 760-602-4650 • Mon—Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat, 9 a.m.—1 p.m.

Carlsbad Paradise Café by the Sea 760-602-4655 The Carlsbad Senior Center serves nutritious, hot meals Monday through Friday in our Dining Room. The requested donation for seniors who are ages 60 and up is $3.50 — you need not be a city of Carlsbad resident to dine. A $5 lunch fee applies to nonsenior guests of seniors.

Reservations can be made in person, by calling 760-602-4655. Please tell us which day(s) you will be attending lunch and leave your full name and phone number. Cancellations can be made by calling 760-602-4655.

Dining room seating is available at 11 a.m. and lunch is served promptly at noon. You may forfeit your lunch reservation if you do not check-in prior to 11:45 a.m. We also deliver home meals Monday through Friday to homebound seniors living in Carlsbad, for a requested donation of $4. In addition, frozen meals are available for the weekend and will be delivered on Fridays. For more information, call 760-602-4650.

Transportation for lunch to and from the Carlsbad Senior Center is available Monday through Friday to Carlsbad seniors, ages 60 and up, and who are unable to drive. Transportation for medical appointments is provided Monday through Thursday.

Appointments must be made in advance. For all transportation reservations, call 760-602-4650.

Wednesdays, transportation is available for shopping. Call 760-602-4650 for schedule and reservations. Special transportation options are available every Tuesday for lunch & bingo, as well as the 2nd Thursday of each month for lunch and our free monthly movie.

Resources & Contacts Aging and Independence Services for assistance, information or reporting abuse ........................1-800-339-4661 Carlsbad Police (Non-emergency): ..................................................................................................1-760-931-2197 Front Desk (general info & transportation) .....................................................................................1-760-602-4650 Home Meal Delivery, Shannon Shepherd .......................................................................................1-760-602-4652 Activities Coordinators: Valerie Fisher ........................................................................................................................1-760-602-4654 Ruth Calarco ........................................................................................................................1-760-602-4653 Dining Room Reservations (24 Hours) www.carlsbadca.gov/seniors ..............................................1-760-602-4655 Facility Reservations www.carlsbadconnect.org .............................................................................1-760-602-7510 Facilities Elder Abuse Ombudsman .................................................................................................1-800-640-4661 In-Home Supportive Services, North County ..................................................................................1-760-754-3515 Medicare Helpline ...........................................................................................................................1-800-633-4227 North County Coastal Mental Health Services ................................................................................1-760-967-4475 Elder Law Legal Assistance ..............................................................................................................1-858-565-1392 Medical Insurance Assistance (HICAP) ............................................................................................1-800-434-0222 ElderHelp’s HomeShare....................................................................................................................1-858-748-9675 Hi-Noon Rotary’s Helping Hands .....................................................................................................1-760-593-7188 Pine Avenue Community Center .....................................................................................................1-760-434-5022 San Diego Eldercare Directory .........................................................................................................1-619-293-1680 Identity Theft Resource Center .......................................................................................................1-888-400-5530 Social Security Office .......................................................................................................................1-800-772-1213 Alzheimer’s San Diego .....................................................................................................................1-858-492-4400 Grief Support Groups: griefshare.org San Diego Food Bank .......................................................................................................................1-858-527-1419 North County Transit District (NCTD): Bus service ............................................................................................................................1-760-966-6500 Lift (disabled reservation line) ..............................................................................................1-760-726-1111 RideFact ...........................................................................................................................................1-888-924-3228

Carlsbad Senior Center • 799 Pine Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 • 760-602-4650 • Mon—Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat, 9 a.m.—1 p.m.