The Mature Adult Center - November & Decemeber Activities
The Solana Beach Community Senior Center is embracing a new image! We’ve changed our name to “The Mature Adult Center” and we can’t wait for you to join us!
The Mature Adult Center’s mission is to provide excellent resources, foster meaningful relationships, and fulfill opportunities for aging well. The center is open to everyone! We welcome participants from both within and outside Solana Beach and offer a variety of programs, activities and services, including classes, discussion groups, games, entertainment, and a delicious Wednesday lunch program.
The Mature Adult Center is open to everyone and is located at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church in Debin Hall (120 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075).
They have many programs, activities, and services available every week, both in-person and virtually through Zoom. For an update on upcoming programs, please call (858) 509-2587 or check out the Mature Adult Center’s current Encore Newsletter.
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Wednesday Programs & Lunch
Wednesdays are BIG days at the Mature Adult Center, featuring classes, discussion groups, games, entertainment, and a delicious lunch. Enjoy a fun program and delicious meal with friends every Wednesday in Debin Hall. Programs/Entertainment start at 11:30 AM, and lunch starts at 12:15 PM.
Reservations are required one week in advance. Lunch is $9 per person or $10 for to-go meals. Special funds are available for anyone needing assistance. Contact the Mature Adult Center at (858) 509-2587 for more information.
November and December Lineup:
- November 5: Mission Focus: SBPC Alternative Christmas Market (ACM). Menu: Soup, Warm Ham & Cheese Sandwich, and Salad. (RSVP by 10/29/2025)
- November 12: Celebrate November Birthdays with the Sweethearts of Swing. Menu: Kahlua Pork Sliders. (RSVP by 11/05/2025)
- November 19: Storyteller Walter Ritter. Menu: Thanksgiving Traditions (RSVP by 11/12/2025) *Special Crafting Fun with Karen Sullivan - Holiday gift bag class at 10 am in Debin Hall.
- November 26: Closed
- December 3: Join Vincent Young as he shares his musical talents. Menu: Asian Cod. (RSVP by 11/19/2025)
- December 10: Mission Focus: Missionary Ellie Lugo. Menus: Tuscan Pasta Dish. (RSVP by 12/03/2025)
- December 17: Celebrate Dec. Birthdays with Singer/Composer Stuart Whitworth. Menu: Pork Loin w/ Apples & Cranberries. B-day Sponsor - Senior Helpers. (RSVP by 12/10/2025)
- December 24: Closed
- December 31: Closed
- The Mature Adult Center will be CLOSED on the following dates in observance of the holidays: November 24th - 28th and December 22nd- Jan 2nd, 2026
Fun and Games
Join fellow seniors for games like Bridge, Scrabble, Mahjong, and more. Knitters and crocheters are also welcome! Meet in Debin Hall on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM for a morning of fun before the Wednesday Program & Lunch. Games and crafting end at 11:20 AM, just in time for the 11:30 AM lunch program. Contact the Mature Adult Center at (858) 509-2587 for more information.
Memory Cafe
Get connected, make friends, and keep your brain active! The Memory Café is an enjoyable gathering for older adults to socialize, learn about keeping their brains healthy, and have fun! The Memory Cafe meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30 AM in Room 103. Parking is easiest in lot #3. There is no charge! Contact the Mature Adult Center at (858) 509-2587 for more information.
Feeling Fit Club (Virtual)
Stay active from home on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 AM, with this free virtual fitness class. Led by Sue Grant, this class is sponsored by San Diego County’s Aging and Independent Services. You are welcome to participate on one or both days. For Zoom links and updates, contact Donna at 858-342-0981.
Silver Age (Chair) Yoga
Open to all on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Debin Hall’s lower level, Room 16 (Parking in lot #2 is easiest). Instructors Elizabeth Young and Terri Rucker co-lead the Silver Age Yoga class, which is designed specifically for the needs of seniors of all ability levels. This “chair only” class means no mats and no getting on the floor. There is no fee, but donations are welcome for non-profit Silver Age Yoga.
Get a Dose of Good News
One of our wonderful Mature Adult Center couples, Frank and Toni Wong, will lead a discussion group featuring only Good News to brighten and enrich our lives. Mark your calendars for the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, beginning September 10th, at 10:15 am in Room 15. Check out Good News Network at goodnewsnetwork.org or bring a good news item to share.
Basic Tech Support
Are you baffled by apps, or need some basic computer guidance? Christopher Slate, Library Technician with the Solana Beach Library, will be at the Mature Adult Center offering basic tech support on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 1:15-2 PM in Debin Hall. No appointment is necessary.
Book Club
The Book Club kicks off another season of great discussions. If you love reading, want to keep your mind sharp, and enjoy expanding your social circle, this group is for you! Join this great group for in-person discussions on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:15 PM, in Debin Hall Room 15. If you are interested in joining the Book Club or want to know what they are currently reading, contact Carol Pletcher at (858) 248-3528 or pletcher.carol@gmail.com.
Ginny’s Sewing Club
If you love to sew, then come join this lovely group of gals who meet every 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 AM in Debin Hall’s lower level, Room 16, to stitch and chat. There are plenty of non-sewing tasks as well! They often bring lunch to enjoy some social time together after the sewing session. For more information, contact Cindy at (858) 509-2587 or Elizabeth at (858) 509-2587.
November & December Adventure Opportunities
Navy SEAL Museum
Join us on a visit to the Navy SEAL Museum. Newly opened in October, this museum will bring the Navy SEAL story to life through educational exhibitions, retired SEAL docents, sensory interactive experiences, virtual reality environments, and community engagement impact programs, which will impart values found in the Navy SEAL ethos like leadership, adaptability, perseverance, and serving something higher than oneself.
DATE: Thursday, November 6, 2025
COST: $35.00 - Includes transportation and admission. NO-host lunch at Liberty Station following the self-guided tour at the museum.
DEPARTURE TIME: 10 am RETURNING: By 3:00 pm
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 5 (standing, walking, sitting, and a few stairs)
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or emailing Elizabeth@solanapres.org
North Coast Rep Theater - Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground
Experience the intimate, gripping portrayal of America’s esteemed World War II General and 34th President, Dwight Eisenhower, as he grapples with the most consequential decisions of his remarkable life. This powerful one-man tour de force transports audiences to Gettysburg’s hallowed ground, where an elderly Eisenhower reflects on his monumental military leadership and transformative presidency. Through masterful storytelling and rich historical detail, this compelling drama unveils the private thoughts of a brilliant strategist and humble leader who shaped the 20th century with wisdom, courage, and unwavering devotion to duty.
DATE: Sunday, November 16, 2025
COST: $60.00 - Includes Theater ticket
MEET AT: 1:30 pm at North Coast Rep Theater for the 2 pm performance
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 5 (standing, walking, sitting, and a few stairs)
Note: Seats are in the lower first two rows. Rows 1 & 2
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or emailing Elizabeth@solanapres.org
Canyonside Equestrian Center
Canyonside Equestrian Center, originally known as Horseman’s Park, was established as a riding and training facility in the early 1970s. The property is now owned by the city of San Diego and is still leased out to be operated as a riding, training, and boarding facility, and is part of the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve.
The staff is excited to introduce you to their horses at this interactive workshop and will be showcasing several of the animals, as well as the different styles of riding that occur at Canyonside. You will also learn about the Equine Assisted Learning Program that is offered, and have the chance to get up close and personal with the horses as we do a meet and greet and equine grooming session.
DATE: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
COST: $55.00 - Includes ranch activities and transportation. Your fee supports scholarship funds for this non-profit organization, which allows for participation in the Equine Assisted Learning Program. NOTE: Paid reservations due by Nov.12. Space is limited.
DEPARTURE TIME: 9 am RETURN TIME: 12:30 pm
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 9 (standing, walking, UNEVEN walkways, dirt, hands-on activity with the horses. Chairs will be available for some of the activities.
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or emailing Elizabeth@solanapres.org.
For more Mature Adult Center information, call (858) 509-2587 or email Cindy Wright at Cindy@solanapres.org or Elizabeth Arthur at Elizabeth@solanapres.org. The Mature Adult Center location: Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 120 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075.