Mature Adult Center Activities - November & December 2026

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 $10 per person or $11 for to-go meals. Special funds are available for anyone needing assistance. Contact the Mature Adult Center at (858) 509-2587 for more information.

September & October Lineup:

• November 4: Pianist Vincent Young. Menu: Crusted CHicken and Mashed Potatoes (RSVP by Oct 28)
• November 11: Walter Ritter presents: American Memories in Story & Song. Menu: BBQ Beef Sandwiches and Mac & Cheese. (RSVP by 11/4/2026) 
• November 18: Peter Seltser - Thanksgiving Dinner & Holiday Collection for the San Diego Rescue Mission. Menu: Thanksgiving Feast. (RSVP by 11/11/2026)  
• November 25: Mature Adult Center Closed
• December 2: Randy Wright and Pastor John Illian present: 'Thoughts on Life' (Notes to my Grandchildren). Menu: Steak Frites. (RSVP by 11/20/2026)
• December 9: Mission Focus B-I-N-G-O. Menu: Glazed Salmon. (RSVP by 12/2/2026) 
• December 16: SBPC Preschool Sing-Along & Santa Christmas Dinner. Menu: Christmas Celebration. (RSVP by 12/9/2026)  
• December 23 & December 30: Mature Adult Center Closed

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 16. 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.

November Discussion: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Beginning in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples, Elena Ferrante's four-volume story spans almost sixty years, as its main characters, the fiery and unforgettable Lila and the bookish narrator, Elena, become women, wives, mothers, and leaders, all the while maintaining a complex and at times conflicted friendship. The first novel in the series follows Lila and Elena from their fateful meeting as ten-year-olds through their school years and adolescence.

Through the lives of these two women, Ferrante tells the story of a neighborhood, a city, and a country as it is transformed in ways that, in turn, also transform the relationship between two women.

Copies of My Brilliant Friend are available at the Mature Adult Center office. To reserve/pick up a copy call 858-509-2587. The book discussion is on Wednesday, November 11 at 1:15 PM in Room 16.

December Discussion: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger

Set as a summer rental on the Chesapeake Bay, a riveting family drama about moral responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence, from the bestselling author of the "wise and addictive" (New York Times) The Gifted School.

When the Cassidy-Shaws' autonomous minivan collides with an oncoming car, seventeen-year-old Charlie is in the driver's seat, with his father, Noah, riding shotgun. In the back, tweens Alice and Izzy are on the phones, while their mother, Lorelei, a world leader in the field of artificial intelligence, is absorbed in her work. Yet each family member harbors a secret that implicates them in the accident.

Culpability explores a world newly shaped by chatbots, autonomous cars, drones, and other nonhuman forces in ways that are thrilling, challenging, and unimaginable provocative.

To reserve/pick up a copy call 858-509-2587. The book discussion is on Wednesday, December 9 at 1:15 PM in Room 16.

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.

Knitters & Crochet Club

Knitting and crocheting are ideal activities for maintaining dexterity and mental sharpness while enjoying time with friends. This closely knit group meets at 10:00 AM on Wednesdays in Debin Hall. Everyone is welcome to come knit, crochet, and chat for a while.

Memory Cafe

Join us every 1st & 3rd Friday from 10:00 to 11:30 at SBPC in Room 103. Come get connected and keep your brain active! The Memory Cafe is an enjoyable gathering for older adults to socialize, learn about keeping their brains healthy, and have some fun! Please note: Memory Cafe will not meet on Friday, October 16.

Day Trips Opportunities

Tour and Lunch at Wesley Palms: San Diego Coastal Senior Living

Wesley Palms offers the perfect setting for your unique lifestyle, proving independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care. Here you'll find more than just a residence; you'll discover a vibrant community where joy and contentment flourish. Patio homes, walking paths, dog parks...in a rental community.

DATE: Thursday, November 5, 2026
COST: $5.00 - Includes transportation, tour, lunch.
DEPARTURE TIME: 10:15 AM RETURNING: By 2:30 PM  
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 5 (standing, walking, sitting and a few stairs) 
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or email Elizabeth@solanapres.org. 

Lamb's Players Theater's Festival of Christmas presents: Fargo - North of Normal

Enjoy the festive 2 pm matinee followed by a brief stop at the Hotel Del to see the beautiful Christmas decorations. While we may arrive in time for a snack or coffee nearby, we will not be stopping for a meal on this trip, so be sure to eat lunch beforehand. A delightful story returns. What do a rising star, a real estate mogul, a precocious child and an octogenarian all have in common? They are looking at the same “dream” property to be their new home by Christmas! As you might suspect, this leads to hilarious misunderstandings and joyous discoveries with great music of the season at its heart. Written and directed by Kerry Meads.

DATE: Sunday, November 29, 2026 
COST: $60.00 - Includes transportation, and theater production
DEPTARTURE TIME: 12:30 PM RETURNING: By 6:30 PM  
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 2 (standing, walking, sitting and a few stairs) 
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or email Elizabeth@solanapres.org.

KPBS Behind the Scenes Tour

Join us on this adventure as we enjoy a no-host lunch before a behind-the-scenes tour of KPBS. Situated at the gateway to San Diego State University, the KPBS facility houses integrated studios for KPBS TV, FM radio, and digital news operations. Come to see all the KPBS action! During the tour, you’ll explore television and radio studios, visit production spaces where stories are created, and learn how journalists, producers, and technical teams work together to deliver trusted local news and engaging programming to the San Diego community. You’ll also discover how your support as a KPBS member makes this work possible — from reporting in the field to broadcasting stories that inform, inspire, and connect our region across multiple platforms.

DATE: Thursday, December 3, 2026  
COST: $15.00 - Includes transportation and tour. No host lunch nearby before the tour.
DEPARTURE TIME: 11:00 AM RETURN: By 3:30 PM 
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 6 (standing, sitting, and a few stairs)
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or email Elizabeth@solanapres.org.  

North Coast Repertory Theater presents: How to Write a Holiday

Inside the clicking and scrolling of our screen-centered contemporary lives, is there any room for a good old-fashioned story anymore? Join the hilarity with the Christophersons as they face horrors of horrors — a weekend without Wi-Fi, without phones, even without electricity! Is conversation enough to bridge the connection? Will imagination spark reconciliation? Is the perfect family holiday even possible anymore? Find out in this surprising, genre-bouncing, theatrical family comedy, world-premiere play with music created for NC Rep that will warm your heart.

DATE: Sunday, December 27, 2026  
COST: $36.00 - Includes ticket and 2:00 PM performance.
DEPARTURE TIME: 1:30 PM at N. Coast Theater for ticket(s)
ACTIVITY LEVEL: 2 (standing, walking, sitting and a few stairs) 
RSVP by calling 858-509-2587 or email Elizabeth@solanapres.org.