Seaside Insider FEBRUARY 2026
NEW Saturday Game Exchange
4th Saturdays, Feb. 28, 9:30–11:30 a.m., Free, Drop-in Join local high school students for this new monthly board game gathering! Games rotate each month, with options available onsite, and participants are encouraged to bring a favorite game to share or teach the group. No experience needed.
NEW Successful Aging in Place: Benefits of Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Free with Registration Discover how music therapy can bring comfort, connection, and cognitive benefits to those living with Alzheimer’s disease. This session will explore the science behind music’s effect on the brain, practical ways to incorporate music into daily care, and real-life examples of its positive impact. Attendees will leave with simple, evidence-based strategies they can use to improve quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their families.
Coping with Personality and Behavior Changes by Alzheimer's San Diego AARP Tax-Aide Appointments
Tues. and Thur., Feb. 3–April 9, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., by appointment only. Get free help filing your taxes! AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year to ensure they understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code. Schedule your appointment at the Senior Center front desk or call 442-339-2650 x0.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 1–2:30 p.m., Free with Registration People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can experience behavior and personality changes. Learn what those changes mean and new ways to respond.
Community Garden Club
Tuesdays, Feb. 3–24, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Pine Community Gardens, $5 Work with Master Gardener Jano Nightingale to plant and care for the Senior Center raised bed vegetable garden at the Pine Avenue Community Garden. Plant selection, pruning, fertilization, and organic insect and disease control will be covered. Please bring your own tools.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Free, Drop-In As part of the annual Love Your Heart campaign, the Carlsbad Fire Department is offering free blood pressure screenings to help community members understand their numbers and support heart-healthy habits. Also available Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Dove Library.