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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Yoga with Joanne
Restorative Yoga
Mondays, Feb. 2–23, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., $42
The class will begin with a breathing meditation and move into gentle Restorative poses. It is for all levels and introduces the benefits of each pose.
Yin Yoga
Thursdays, Feb. 5–26, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., $56
Yin poses are held for 2–5 minutes each and are designed to relax targeted areas, stimulate the dense connective tissue, and promote vitality and resilience.
24K Zumba Gold© with Saleemah
Cha-cha, merengue, and salsa will get you moving your feet, clapping your hands, shaking your hips, and having so much fun you’ll forget you’re exercising!
Zumba Toning
Mondays, Feb. 5–23, 9:30–10:30 a.m., $35
Seated Zumba Toning
Mondays, Feb. 2–23, 11–11:45 a.m., $28
Zumba Gold©
Mondays, Feb. 2–23, 12:30–1:30 p.m., $47
Wednesdays, Feb. 4–25, 9:30–10:30 a.m., $47
Seated Zumba Gold©
Wednesdays, Feb. 4–25, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., $37
Physical Therapy with Tracey Balance & Mobility
Tuesdays, Feb. 3–24, 9–10 a.m., $93
This class will focus on balance principles, postural awareness, strength, confidence, and strategies to reduce the risk of falling.
Therapeutic Pilates
Thursdays, Feb. 5–26, 9–10 a.m., $93
This class will focus on the foundational Pilates principles, modifications, alignment, core strength, and connecting the mind and body.
Therapeutic Strengthening
Thursdays, Feb. 5–26, 10:15–11:15 a.m., $93
This class will focus on classic therapeutic strengthening exercises for the whole body. Learn proper form and alignment to stay safe as you get stronger!
Yoga with Cynthia Chair Yoga
Thursdays, Feb. 5–26, 3–4 p.m., $51
Build strength and stamina, improve flexibility, and learn to harmonize all the levels of your life. This gentle class will teach you how to incorporate the healing power of deep breathing into all your movements.
Kata for Movement & Balance
Sat., Feb. 14–28, 9:45–10:45 a.m., Free with Registration
This is a movement class open to all abilities We will practice set sequences of moves which flow almost like a dance. This is a NON-contact class and aims to aid attention, focus, balance and mobility. Instructors Debbie and Simon Prince also lead Shotokai Karate for Mobility and Coordination on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. This offering requires a membership to the American KDS
Sumi-e & Japanese Ink Art
Wed., Feb. 18–March 25, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m., $70
Explore the ancient Japanese brush painting world to express your inner self, in a friendly and relaxing classroom setting. Instructions include stroke demonstration, sumi ink calibration, various painting methods, and special ways of finishing paintings. Materials are not included, but available to try out.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention
Part 2 at Pine Park
Tues. & Thurs., Feb. 10–May 12, 8:30–9:30 a.m., Pine Ave. Community Park, Free with Registration
Hosted by the County of San Diego and certified instructor Manek Dustoor. Class includes gentle, lowimpact movements and has been shown to improve balance, leg strength, and flexibility, as well as reduce falls among older adults. Part 2 is for those who have completed the original program and are looking for a more challenging course. Questions? Call (858) 495-5500 or e-mail HealthierLiving.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov
Senior Panel: Unlock Aging in Place
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Free, Drop-in
Learn how to recreate the supportive environment of assisted living right at home. This session explores structural modifications, advanced monitoring technology, and coordinated care strategies. Discover how to integrate professional-grade safety and social support into a private residence.
Carlsbad Newcomers
Coffee Meeting
1st Wed., Feb. 4, 9:45–11:30 a.m., Free, Drop-in
Officer Wallag will share how drones are used as a safe and efficient tool to support officers in the field, including testing an automated drone as “first responder” for quick aerial video before officers arrive. There will also be time for questions at the end.
Community Friendship Builders
2nd & 4th Fridays, Feb. 13 & 27, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Free with Registration
Join us to meet new people, talk, and laugh. Facilitated discussions and activities can open a fun and engaging new world for you, and just as importantly, you can open a new world for others.
Let’s Talk Good Living
Mon., Feb. 16, 1:30–2:30 p.m., Free with Registration
What can you keep in mind to be a successful ager? New topics will be discussed each month such as transportation, purposeful living, social engagement, technology, and more.
Caregiver Networks Club
1st Saturdays, Feb. 7, 10–11:45 a.m., Free, Drop-in
Caregiver Networks Club is a free community group that brings people together to share knowledge, experiences, and practical support. Monthly hybrid meetings feature guest speakers who address real-world caregiving topics, resources, and challenges.
Digital Photo & Tech
2nd & 3rd Wed., 2–3:30 p.m., Free with Registration
This class takes place at the Carlsbad Senior Center and over Zoom. Pre-registration is required for Zoom access. The last 15 minutes will be devoted to your questions.
NEW Getting Better Phone Photos (Feb. 18)
Are you looking for ways to take better smartphone photos and videos? Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will demonstrate easy ways to move your photos from good to great. We will include tips on shooting (camera handling, photo composition) and suggestions for quick in-phone edits that will greatly improve your photos. Mike will use his iPhone during the class, but Android users will still enjoy and benefit from this valuable class.
NEW Organizing Your Photos (Feb. 25)
How should I organize my photos? If you are asking that question, many others are, too. Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will suggest ways to address this challenge. A typical family photo collection often includes old photo prints and slides, photos taken with digital cameras, and now the flood of photos taken with smartphones. Yikes! While a single approach won’t address all situations, there are common-sense guidelines that can help.
Alignment Qigong: Mind, Body, Nature
Embrace the Coming of Spring with Cherry Blossom Qigong
Wednesdays, Feb. 4–25, 9:45–11:15 a.m., $81
Cherry Blossoms hold a special place in Asian cultures, symbolizing the arrival of Spring is near. As the only flower that blooms in colder temperatures, they remind us of beauty in transition. Join us in celebrating this profound time with the gentle, beautiful Cherry Blossom Qigong form, and other meditative seasonal practices to guide you smoothly from Winter's depths into Spring's rejuvenation. Everyone is welcome! Feel free to either stand or sit as you go through the relaxing self-paced exercises.
