To register for in-person classes, visit www.rsfseniorcenter.org/in-person-classes or call the Senior Center at 858-756-3041.
Self-compassion to reduce stress – Every Thursday from January to May, 9:30am to 9:55am – Reduce stress through a guided silent meditation using the works of Jack Kornfield and Pema Chodron. Enjoy his 5-minute guided meditation with Dr. Ann Nye. This is followed by 20 minutes of quiet meditation.
Line dancing with Heather Leon –Friday, May 10th, 2-3pm – Learn the basic steps and choreography of line dancing in this fun 60-minute class. Line dances for beginners include the Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, and Power Jam. Heather has over 40 years of dance experience in a variety of disciplines including jazz, ballet, modern, ballroom, country, partner, and line dancing, and has a BA in dance choreography from UCLA. Masu. She is also a Pilates Master with 30 years of experience. For her instructor she will be paid a $20 fee.
Chris Slug, RSF Senior Center Executive Director
(Marcy Blau)
Movement with Nick – Monday, May 13th, 2-3pm – Learn about anatomy, functional mobility, and how to exercise to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls. In this interactive class, Nick Yearby, physical therapy assistant and corrective exercise specialist at Unlimited Potential Rehab & Wellness, will help you improve your cardiovascular fitness, posture, and confidence. The instructor is paid a fee of $10 per class. Join us on Nick the second Monday of every month.
Five pillars for successful aging – Tuesday, May 14, 10-11 a.m. – Brenda Lee Smith, Certified Senior Advisor at Oasis Senior Advisors Coastal San Diego, will guide you through self-development by identifying your personal needs and expected changes in your core areas. Describes how to determine successful aging. health and wellness, socialization, finances, transportation, and housing.
Paint Party with Vanja Houghtaling – Wednesday, May 15th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm – Vanja guarantees that you’ll have fun and create beautiful acrylic paintings in less than 2 hours, even if you’ve never painted before. Vanja is a self-taught artist who has been painting for almost 20 years. She brings canvases, paints, and brushes. Let her come dressed in her “painting clothes” and take home her drawings. Her instructor charges her a $35 fee for purchasing her supplies.
Planting native seeds at home with Nan Sturman – Thursday, May 16th, 2-3:30pm – Create and care for a native plant garden, even if you are a beginner, with award-winning garden writer, gardening expert, and horticulturist Nan Sturman. Attend a presentation on how. Or a seasoned green thumb. Native plants give our gardens a sense of place. They are also the most suitable for our climate and soil, support butterflies, birds, bees and all kinds of animals, use minimal water, and are extremely beautiful. Seating is limited. Thank you to our sponsor La Jolla Nurses Homecare.
Intermediate Bridge Review by Scott Farr – Thursdays, May 30th, June 13th, 20th, 27th, 2pm to 4pm – $100 fee for 4 week series. Payment will be made by cash or check (payable to Scott Farr) on the first day of class. Please note that there will be no classes on June 6th.
Advanced Bridge Review by Scott Farr – Fridays, May 31, June 14, 21, and 28, 10 a.m. to noon – $100 fee for the four-week series. Payment will be made by cash or check (payable to Scott Farr) on the first day of class. Please note that there will be no classes on June 7th.
Open play mahjong – Mondays (Weekly) 10am to Noon – Enjoy a friendly game of American Mahjong for Beginners, a tile-based game enjoyed by individuals all over the world. A basic understanding of tiles and rules is required.
Calling all chess players! – Tuesdays (weekly) – 2pm to 4pm – Enjoy a friendly game of chess and exercise your brain at the Senior Center! Research shows that playing chess improves brain function, memory, cognitive ability, and strategic thinking We have found evidence that it may. Enjoy a friendly game of chess every Tuesday at the RSF Senior Center. We welcome players of all levels. We provide free instruction for beginners. Equipped with table and play equipment.
Balance and movement to reduce risk of falls – Wednesdays (weekly) 10:30-11:20 a.m. – Learn and practice simple movements to improve your balance and reduce your risk of falls with instructor Mordy Levine. Especially for beginners and seniors, we focus on posture, balance, muscle relaxation, and breathing. Develop stability and coordination and gain confidence. The instructor is paid her $10 fee per class.
Chair yoga – Thursdays (weekly) 10am-11am – Peggy Moore, certified yoga instructor, Reiki master, and BEWELL Yoga for Cancer teacher, offers weekly outdoor, in-person chair yoga classes. In this class, you will learn techniques to improve core strength and balance, increase flexibility, and reduce stress. The fee she pays to instructors is $10 per person. The first class is free.
Spanish conversation – Fridays (weekly) – Beginner Class 1 – 2pm, Intermediate Class 2 – 3pm – Janet Carruth invites you to learn Spanish through conversation and become more familiar with it. Each class is her one-hour adventure listening and speaking a different language. She welcomes all levels. The instructor is paid a fee of $10 per class.
Stay active and take virtual classes – Visit our website www.rsfseniorscenter.org and click on the “Online Programs” tab.
please note: To register for in-person classes, visit www.rsfseniorcenter.org/in-person-classes or call the Senior Center at 858-756-3041. To receive our newsletter by email, please visit our website www.rsfseniorcenter.org and enter your email address or send an email to info@rsfseniorcenter.org.
Resources and referral services – Available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seniors and their families can speak with staff in person or by phone and receive valuable information to address a variety of needs. For assistance, please call 858-756-3041 or email info@rsfseniorcenter.org.
