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Monthly Dance - Billy Harper

Join us for an afternoon of great music, prizes, and refreshments – all for only $3.  Bring a partner; bring your friends.  Refreshments sponsored by Arcadia Place. The dance will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

Fiddle Fest! 

Kim Stephens-Doll of Carlsbad’s own Renaissance Institute of Music will demonstrate the many styles of music that can be played on violin and viola, while Bob Stephens-Doll provides inspired rhythm and bass on keyboards.  After the concert there will be an opportunity for “hands on” experience with the instruments. Join us in the lobby for this free performance, Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Try Brain Fitness

As featured on PBS and CNN...it's the new computer program designed to improve memory and keep your mind sharp. 

And best of all, it's fun!  The Carlsbad Senior Center will offer a new session of Brain Fitness classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7. Register online, or call 760-602-4650 for more information.

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Ceramics & Pottery 

Join Bob Gillespie, who teachs the methods for building clay vessels with clay, water and simple tools.  Students working at their own pace and specific projects will be encouraged for more advanced students. All ceramic work will be kiln-fired and painted with non-toxic glazes. Potter wheels are not available at this facility. Four classes beginning Wednesday, Sept. 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Art Studio, with an open lab for enrolled students Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. $48R/$58NR.  $24 materials fee.  Register online, or call 760-602-4650.    

Ice Cream Social

You are invited to our annual Ice Cream Social featuring the band Tumbleweed, and our own Hawaiian Dance class ladies performing in the park amphitheater. There will be hot dogs – with all the trimmings, lively entertainment, games, food, and prizes. The Ice Cream Social will take place at Pine Avenue Park on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Ask The Nurse Sessions

Answers to medically-related questions will be available for three days.  Eileen Vincent is a registered nurse and a volunteer at the Carlsbad Senior Center.  She will be available to discuss your particular health issues or concerns, one-on-one, on Friday, Sept. 10, 17 or 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

New Book Club Forming!  

A Book Club will begin meeting at the Carlsbad Senior Center. The first selection for the month of Sept. will be Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte, so come prepared to share your thoughts about this selection and future book selections. The book chosen for October will be The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo. Kathy Ragland, a retired Carlsbad City reference librarian will be the group leader. Future title selections will be chosen when the book club meet.  Beginning Monday, Sept. 13, the club will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Simply Cooking For The Fun Of It!

Join Chef Steve Pettersen as he prepares a complete gourmet meal based on recipes from his archives. You get to help prepare this feast! There is a $10 donation request. This is a very popular class for seniors aged 50+ and space is limited, so reserve Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. by calling 760-602-4650.

Monthly Movie - Tea with Mussolini

Thursday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Shown with popcorn and refreshments. Free.

Fall Prevention Seminar

Judy Condie, PT, GCS, CEEAA, a physical therapist and Board-Certified Geriatric Specialist, will speak about fall prevention, and will highlight how one is able to reduce many of the risks of falling. Monday, Sept. 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 

Fall Prevention Awareness Fair

Fall prevention is an important health-care issue. Healthcare and safety professionals will assess each participant and their risk for falling. A risk profile can be used to identify risks, gather resources and referrals to appropriate professionals, and can be taken to the participant’s doctor for review and appropriate treatment interventions. Judy Condie, along with Certified FallProof Balance and Mobility Instructor, Barbara Shaver, will demonstrate balance exercises and multi-sensory activities. The fair will be Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

Ukulele Dining Entertainment

Join us for a special luncheon featuring Frank Leong’s Ukulele class. Frank is a volunteer instructor at the Senior Center, and his classes continue to grow in popularity. Reservations are required for lunch.  Register online or call 760-602-4655 to reserve a seat for Friday, Sept. 24, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Belly Dance Demonstration

The Carlsbad Senior Center Belly Dance class will perform during lunch. The performance is free with your lunch reservation.  Reserve online or by calling 760-602-4655.  Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. in the Dining Room.