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Since 2010 one of the most frequent programs of the Encinitas Rotary is its weekly senior
dance parties. Every Wednesday from 1 pm to 3 pm, 52 weeks a year the Encinitas Rotary
runs a senior dance at the Encinitas Senior Center (Encinitas Community & Senior Center).
The turnout each week is 60 to 75 seniors. It is not unusual to have over 6 seniors above
the age of 90, with the average age in the low eighties. A second dance party is run every
Sunday at Dance North County 535 Encinitas Blvd Suite 100 1-3pm. The turnout each week is
from 25-40 seniors
Refreshments are served each week with food donations from Costco and Einstein Bagels.
A nominal fee of $5.00 is charged each week. Special parties are thrown around the
year(Valentine’s Day, July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Veterans' day ,Christmas).
Recently, the July 4th party had 102 seniors and the Thanksgiving Party had 130 people
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.
dance parties. Every Wednesday from 1 pm to 3 pm, 52 weeks a year the Encinitas Rotary
runs a senior dance at the Encinitas Senior Center (Encinitas Community & Senior Center).
The turnout each week is 60 to 75 seniors. It is not unusual to have over 6 seniors above
the age of 90, with the average age in the low eighties. A second dance party is run every
Sunday at Dance North County 535 Encinitas Blvd Suite 100 1-3pm. The turnout each week is
from 25-40 seniors
Refreshments are served each week with food donations from Costco and Einstein Bagels.
A nominal fee of $5.00 is charged each week. Special parties are thrown around the
year(Valentine’s Day, July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Veterans' day ,Christmas).
Recently, the July 4th party had 102 seniors and the Thanksgiving Party had 130 people
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.