Things to do: Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center offers a variety of activities, classes, resources and more

Please visit www.rsfseniorcenter.org/in-person-classes or call the Senior Center at 858-756-3041 to register for in-person classes.

UPCOMING CLASSES

Movement Is Medicine Dance Workshop

Friday, Oct. 10 and Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Join this joyful, physician-led workshop that blends dance, wellness, and self-expression—designed for all levels as a powerful way to reduce stress, lift your mood, and reconnect with your body. The program is led by Dr. Anna Halbeisen, D.O., a triple board-certified physician in emergency medicine, sports medicine, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine. If you are not an existing patient, please book a 15-minute Group Medical New Patient Appointment, a virtual session to meet Dr. Halbeisen and establish care. To schedule your visit, email halbeis1@gmail.com or text 734-972-5533.

Gut Feelings: Brain, Gut, Diet, Microbiome Connection with Dr. Joe Weiss

Friday, Oct. 10 and Friday, Nov. 7, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Join Joseph Weiss, MD, for a fascinating 3-part series on the vital connection between the brain, gut, diet, microbiome, and genome. With decades of experience, Dr. Weiss shares practical strategies to support health and longevity in a fun, clear, and engaging way. Thank you to our sponsor Right At Home, In-Home Care & Assistance. Limited seating available!

Medicare 2026

Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.  Liz Schulte, president of Schulte Insurance, along with Ben Losin, Certified Medicare Agent, will be talking about new Medicare information and changes in 2026. Bring your questions!

Line Dancing with Heather Leon

Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. In this fun, 60-minute class, you will learn basic line dance steps and choreography with Heather who has over four decades of dance experience with a B.A. in modern dance choreography from UCLA. There is a $20 fee per class paid to the instructor.

Legacy of Less – Leaving Memories and Not Mayhem

Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Turn downsizing into a meaningful journey. Learn practical strategies to sort belongings, preserve cherished memories, and ensure your family receives what matters most. Jami Shapiro is the founder of Silver Linings Transitions; a Senior and Specialty Move Management Company serving San Diego seniors for over a decade.

Readers & Writers Workshop

Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join Elizabeth St. John, critically-acclaimed best-selling local author, and 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.

Local Author Feature

Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. We are excited to welcome Jill G. Hall, San Diego native, former educator, and celebrated novelist, as our special guest at the Readers & Writers Workshop. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to explore literature, history, and the enduring power of visionary leadership. Space is limited! Please RSVP by calling the Senior Center at 858-756-3041.

Open Art with Merci Jensen

Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Join local artist Merci Jensen for a monthly open art space for all levels. A skilled painter and drawer, Merci brings years of experience and a passion for oil painting, color, and composition. Enjoy a relaxed, supportive space to create, connect, and grow artistically. Bring your own materials and join the fun! There is a $20 fee per class paid to the instructor.

Book Club with the Rancho Santa Fe Librarians

Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join us for a lively discussion at the Senior Center of Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple. Bernadette Fox, a brilliant but agoraphobic architect, mysteriously disappears, sending her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, on a determined search. Through emails, documents, and secret correspondence, Bee uncovers a witty and heartfelt story about motherhood and navigating an absurd world. Pick up your copy at the Rancho Santa Fe Library or download it using the Libby app.

Pirates of The Sea with Richard Lederer

Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.  Ahoy, mateys! Set sail with Union-Tribune columnist and International Punster of the Year Richard Lederer as he cracks open a treasure chest filled with pirate jokes and riddles. Along the voyage, Dr. Lederer will also chart the curious origins of nautical words and phrases. Anchors aweigh laughter and learning! Thank you to our sponsor BrightStar Care of Rancho Santa Fe.

ONGOING CLASSES

Health Longevity

Each Monday, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join Dr. Abraham Kim from Synaptic Integrated Medicine to explore health longevity practices incorporating qi gong, acupressure, and tai chi movements. This class will focus on techniques to enhance balance, coordination, energy, and support long-term neurological health and resilience. There is a $10 fee per class paid to the instructor.

Intermediate Conversational Spanish

Each Friday, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ¡Hablemos en español! Jeannette Caruth learned Spanish solely through conversation and invites you to become more familiar with the language. Each class is a one-hour adventure of hearing and speaking another language. Designed for learners comfortable with the basics of Spanish and are ready to take their skills further. There is a $10 fee per class paid to the instructor.

Open Play Chess

Each Tuesday, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Come and enjoy a friendly game of chess and get a workout for your brain! All levels of players are welcome. Tables and playing pieces are furnished. Lessons are available, please call for more information

Chair Yoga

Each Thursday, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Chair Yoga is a type of yoga that is modified to allow participants to perform all exercises seated. Instructor, Peggie Moore, is passionate about working with students of every age, size, shape and ability. There is a $10 fee per class paid to the instructor. The first class is free.

Stay Active and Engaged with our Virtual Classes

Visit our website www.rsfseniorscenter.org and click the “Online Programs” tab.

UCSD is seeking participants for The Women’s Memory Study.

You must be female, age 65 or older, and no formal diagnosis of dementia. Results from this study could help develop specialized therapies for both men and women at risk for Alzheimer’s. With study completion, participants will receive a $300 Visa Gift Card. To learn more, please contact (858) 761-3802; wits@health.ucsd.edu; www.witsucsd.org.

Please Note: Visit www.rsfseniorcenter.org/in-person-classes or call the Senior Center at 858-756-3041 to register for in-person classes. To receive our newsletter by email, visit our website: www.rsfseniorcenter.org and provide your email address or send an email to info@rsfseniorcenter.org.

Resource and Referral Service

Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Seniors and their family members can speak with a staff member in person or by telephone and receive valuable information to address a wide variety of needs. Please call 858-756-3041 or email info@rsfseniorcenter.org for assistance.

Legacy Society

In 2015, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center established the Legacy Society to recognize individuals who include the Senior Center in their will or trust. By joining, you help ensure our mission of serving seniors continues well into the future. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our founding and current Legacy Society members for their enduring generosity and vision. Members are honored with their namesengraved on a beautiful stone plaque displayed prominently on the property. To learn more about leaving a lasting impact, please contact the Senior Center.

— Kris Slugg is the executive director of the RSF Senior Center