Confused about your Medicare Options? This educational workshop will help you to better understand Medicare, your plan options and how to sort through Medicare Part A, B, C and D. Whether you are new to Medicare or have been on Medicare for many years, join this informationpacked workshop and learn the changes coming in 2026.
Alignment Qigong: Mind, Body, Nature
Wednesdays, Oct. 8 – 29, 9:45–11:15 a.m., $81
This class series focuses on specific, evidence-based practices of Medical Qigong to fortify your immune system. Included are stress reduction techniques and lifestyle suggestions to support protection energy "Wei Qi" and overall holistic health. Your Instructor, Fay McGrew, is a certified Qigong Master and Healer with decades of experience offering Medical Qigong in hospitals, clinics and mental health institutions. She engages you in gentle, easy-to-follow movements, inspiring mindfulness, and invigorating yet gentle breathing exercises.
Fun with Rock Painting
2nd Fridays, Oct. 10, 1 – 3 p.m., $5
Instructor Lee Cuthbert provides step-by-step instructions on creating a rock painting or ceramic tile with acrylic paint. Supplies included.
Neuropathy with Leucadia Chiro
Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 – 2 p.m., Free, Drop-in
Welcome back Dr. SeBastian with another educational session on regenerative medicine, focusing on treatments to relieve pain and promote healing. This presentation will discuss innovative solutions that address the problem – not just mask the symptoms.
Halloween Bingo Bash
Thur., Oct. 30, 1:30–4:30 p.m., Free with Registration Spooktacular Bingo, Sweet Treats & Fa-boo-lous Fun Await! All ages welcome.
1:30 – 3 p.m.: Join us for Halloween Trivia, a costume walk, spooky music and more. Bring your best costume for a chance to win prizes and enjoy some festive fun.
3 – 4:30 p.m.: Bingo with prizes! Brought to you by our City of Carlsbad L.I.T.E (Leadership in Training & Education) after-school program.
Yoga with Cynthia Gentle Yoga
Mondays, Oct. 6 – Nov. 17, 3 – 4 p.m., $77
Lift your spirit with this gentle yet strengthening yoga class. You will learn a flow of postures designed to enhance flexibility and improve balance as muscles, bones, and joints get stronger. Deep breathing will relax and rejuvenate you, harmonizing body, mind, and spirit.
Chair Yoga
Thursdays, Oct. 2 – 30, 3 – 4 p.m., $64
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.
Physical Therapy with Tracey
Balance & Mobility
Tuesdays, Oct. 7 – 28, 9 – 10 a.m., $70
This class will focus on balance principles, postural awareness, strength, confidence, and strategies to reduce the risk of falling.
Therapeutic Pilates
Thursdays, Oct. 2 – 30, 9 – 10 a.m., $116
This class will focus on the foundational Pilates principles, modifications, alignment, core strength, and connecting the mind and body.
Therapeutic Strengthening
Thursdays, Oct. 2 – 30, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., $116
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!
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.
Yoga with Joanne
Restorative Yoga
Mondays, Oct. 6 – 27, 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, Oct. 2 – 30, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., $70
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.
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!
Classes will include detailed instruction and demonstrations followed by guided studio time where students will create individual pieces using multiple handbuilding techniques such as slab, pinch and coil. An $80 materials fee paid to the instructor is due at the first class of each session. All levels welcome. A Glaze Clinic is also available for current students after class for $35.
This class takes place at the Carlsbad Senior Center and over Zoom with registration. The last 15 minutes will be devoted to your questions.
Shutterfly Photo Books (Oct. 15)
Our instructor, Mike McMahon, will demonstrate the photo book process, including using photos from one’s smartphone and/or computer. Choosing a style template and adding captions will also be demonstrated. Photo books are a great way to show off your favorite family and travel photos. Come learn more about it.
23 Killer iPhone Tips – Part 2 (Oct. 22)
Mike’s iPhone Killer Tips – Part 1 class drew a standingroom-only crowd at the Senior Center and over 150 viewers on the extended Zoom broadcast. Part 2 will address topics that were asked about in Part 1 and many other fun and helpful tips. Come early…seating is limited.
Community Garden Club
Tuesdays, Oct. 7 – 28, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., $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.
Downsizers Club
2nd Wednesdays, Oct. 8, 1 – 2 p.m., Free, Drop-in
Explore the art of living better with less. Whether you're planning a move to a smaller home, or simply wanting to simplify your life, our supportive community offers practical guidance and emotional support through every step of your journey.
Let’s Talk Good Living
Mon., Oct. 20, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Free with Registration
What can you keep in mind to be a successful ager? We will guide discussion on a new topic each month, such as transportation, purposeful living, social engagement, technology, and more.
Senior Living Made Simple
Thursday, Oct. 23, 1–2 p.m., Free, Drop-in
Senior living options have changed dramatically in recent years, and with 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, now is the time to explore them. Join Sherri Singleton, CSA and owner of LIVE WELL Senior Care Connections, to learn what’s new, what to avoid, and how to confidently plan for a future that truly fits your lifestyle and needs.
Enjoy community updates and a special performance by The New Sunset Strummers O’hana, a joyful group of mostly retired musicians led by Doug Simon.
Navigating the Real Estate Market
Friday, Oct. 24, 1 – 2 p.m., Free with Registration
Welcome back, licensed realtor Ayren Pfeifer, for an informative session on navigating the current real estate market. This month's topic will be Selling a Home in a Trust. With extensive experience across multiple states, Ayren will share insights on buying, selling, and recent industry changes. As a Carlsbad resident and former military spouse, she aims to give back to the community.
Aging in Place: Property Tax Law Changes
Tues., Oct. 21, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Free w/ Registration Confused about the recent Property Tax Law Changes and how they impact you? In this workshop, you will learn techniques on how to avoid reassessment and steps that you can take to protect your legacy.
Aging at Home: Financial Roadmap
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1 – 2 p.m. Free, Drop-in
Aging at home requires proactive planning. This roadmap explores budgeting for in-home care, adapting living environments, maximizing retirement income, and understanding insurance options. Learn essential steps to secure your independence, anticipate healthcare needs, and craft a financial strategy that supports comfortable, confident aging in your own home.
Adrienne’s music, performed on flutes, saxophones, keyboard, and percussion, is elegant, earthy, and multidimensional, combining jazz, Latin, R&B, and many different styles from around the globe.
Excursion: Sewing & Quilting Store
Date TBD, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., $15
Join the Sewing & Quilting Group for a fun day out! Explore fabrics and quilting treasures at Rosie’s Calico Cupboard, then enjoy lunch at DZ Atkins (non-host; participants are responsible for purchasing their own meal). Check back soon for the date!
This craft class has students turning everyday ‘throwaway’ items into works of art they can be proud of. New project every time. Supplies included.
Carlsbad Cruisers Walking Club
Tues. & Thur., 9 – 10:15 a.m., Free with Registration Move towards health and wellness while having fun and making new friends. Dogs, strollers, family, and friends are all welcome.
Tuesdays: Meet at the West entrance of the Carlsbad Senior Center for a stroll around Carlsbad Village. Thursdays: Trail walk around Batiquitos Lagoon.
Drop-In Recreation Spaces
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fitness Room
Daily: $4 Monthly: $27 Quarterly: $77 Annual: $297 Featuring treadmills, bikes, free weights, and circuit training machines.
Library & Computer Lab
A Carlsbad Library Card is required for computer and print access. Books are free to borrow.
Billiards Room
Complimentary billiard memberships are now available. Members may check out a door pass in exchange for their membership card. Guests are welcome to play and should see a staff member for room access.
Excursion: Pottery Painting
Thursday, Oct. 23, 10:45 a.m. – 4 p.m., $43
A creative afternoon exploring two of Vista’s local treasures, no experience required! Paint your own mug, plate, or bowl (supplies, glazing, and firing included). You will be guided by the expert staff at the locally owned Clay N’ Latte. Before we unleash our inner artists, we’ll enjoy lunch at the whimsical Yellow Deli. Lunch is nonhost; guests are responsible for purchasing their own meals. Bring your creativity and a love of good company.
Holiday Closures
Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Lancer Day Parade: Road Closures
Friday, Oct. 3, 1 – 4 p.m.
2–2:30 p.m.: Harding St. and Walnut Ave. Closed, No Access in/out of Senior Center Lot or Pine Ave. Community Center parking lots
1–4 p.m.: Pine Ave. Closed, No Access in/out of the Senior Center parking lot main entrance
Coffee & tea available at 11 a.m. and lunch is served promptly at 12 p.m.
Guests under 50 years: $5 fee and must be accompanied by a senior
• The dining room is open from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and meals are served from 12 to 12:45 p.m.
• No outside food is permitted in the dining room, per San Diego County Health Code.
Transportation Service
• Need a ride to lunch? Transportation is available on weekdays for Carlsbad residents, 60+ who cannot drive. Advanced registration and approval are required. Participants must be fully independent and ambulatory. The suggested voluntary contribution for this service is $4 per round-trip *
• To register or with questions about eligibility, please call the Carlsbad Senior Center Nutrition team at 442–339–2651 or email SeniorCenterServices@CarlsbadCA.gov.
Home Meal Delivery Service
• Homebound Carlsbad residents 60+ may qualify for home-delivered meals! Senior Center staff can help you complete the required intake form and will conduct a home visit to determine eligibility. The suggested voluntary contribution for this service is $5 per meal. *
• To register or with questions about eligibility, please call the Carlsbad Senior Center Nutrition team at 442–339–2651 or email SeniorCenterServices@CarlsbadCA.gov.
• For questions about the menu, delivery changes, or volunteer driver opportunities, please call Meals on Wheels North County at 760–736–9900.
*Contributions are confidential, and no eligible person shall be denied service for choosing not to contribute. This program is funded by the Older Americans Act, Aging and Independence Service, the City of Carlsbad, and voluntary contributions.
Carlsbad Contacts
Carlsbad Senior Center (Front Desk) ...................................................................442-339-2650 x0 City Hall……………………………………………………………………………….........................……….442-339-2820
Fire Department (Non-emergency) ………………………………….........……………......……….442-339-2141 Libraries …………………………………….............................................................................442-339-2049
Pine Avenue Community Center ………………………………………….........................……...442-339-5022
Police (Non-emergency) and You Are Not Alone Program (YANA): ........................442-339-2100
San Diego County: Aging & Independence Services.................................................800-339-4661
