Inspiring Seniors
Since 2010 one of the most frequent programs of the Encinitas Rotary is its weekly senior dance party. Every Wednesday from 12:40 pm to 3:00 pm, and Sunday’s from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 52 weeks a year the Encinitas Rotary runs a dance for San Diego seniors at Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100. The turnout each week is 40 to 70 seniors. It is not unusual to have over 6 seniors above the age of 90, with the average age in the low eighties.
A nominal fee of $5.00 is charged each week. Food is served each week with food donations from Costco and Einstein Bagels. Special parties are thrown around the holidays (New Years, Valentine’s Day, July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Veterans’ Day and a holiday party at the end of the year). Recently, the Thanksgiving party had 150 seniors attend and over 17 Rotarian volunteers.
This weekly dance greatly improves the life of so many seniors each week, providing exercise for the body and the mind and gives the seniors a great reason to get dressed up and out of their houses. It is the highlight of the week for many of these seniors, with social interaction providing a safe activity fulfilling the need to touch and be touched. Rotary does make a big difference in the lives of these seniors.
Location:
Dance North County
535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 100
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 632-0057
Contact Us:
Need more info? Please contact Marty Cooper at 760-632-0057 and visit the ballroom dance website http://www.seniorballroomdance.com.
