WOW! I have been to La Jolla cove before and would have never guessed that Casa de Manana is a senior center. I would have guessed that it was just a hotel, especially since it is located so close to the beach. These seniors here are really living the life and I aspire to acquire this when I become a senior. I am not so sure that I would live in a senior center, but I would like to have the option to. As I tour the center, it feels and looks like a hotel resort, which it was before it became a senior center. In this center there are an assortment of amenities for seniors to partake in, such as a pool, sauna, gym, library, theater, and chapel. The chapel does not have any specific religion entitled in the space, so it is inclusive for anyone to use. This center tries to incorporate many lifelong learning and engagement for the seniors. We were able to meet and talk with some seniors and it is so interesting to hear their life stories. I know so many people say this, but honestly it is so true. Everyone experiences so many different things throughout their lives and being able to hear it can only make you imagine. Something that shocked me was how young each individual looked; their mental and physical appearance did not match. I hope when I become a senior I am as healthy and active as these “seniors”. Compared to the other tours we have done at different senior centers in San Diego, there are so many differences between each center, base on affordability. Through these trips and visits to these centers has taught me that there is a relationship between income and health. I have learned so much about senior centers and it has changed my perspective about senior centers.
P.S. I want to give a birthday shout out to the ma’am who is turning 100 today! I did not catch the name, but HAPPY 1ooth BIRTHDAY! That is honestly an accomplishment (of mine).
P.S. I want to give a birthday shout out to the ma’am who is turning 100 today! I did not catch the name, but HAPPY 1ooth BIRTHDAY! That is honestly an accomplishment (of mine).