Programs & Events

2:30 PM | Diment Hall | Free | Refreshments Served | Open to the public

• January 7: Debbie Davis in Concert
  “Living Her Dream” is not only a song Debbie wrote, but a testament that it is never too late to follow your dream. She grew up singing a cappella in church and knew she wanted to sing by the age of 5 years old. With her God-given gift she headed to Nashville at 47 years to follow the dream. She has a love for old country, classic American standards, and Broadway. With over 50 years of performing behind her, Debbie has spent the last 16 years sharing her music at Doris Day’s iconic Cypress Inn, where her heartfelt voice has become part of its charm. Debbie continues to live her dream — one song at a time.

• January 14: Member Orientation
  New to the Foundation? Looking to reconnect or learn more about what’s ahead in 2026? You’re warmly invited to our biggest orientation of the year. We’ll share an overview of our services, programs, and classes, along with a look at exciting new offerings coming in the months ahead. You’ll also learn about volunteer opportunities and enjoy a guided campus tour.

• January 21: Inside the Numbers: A 2025 Update on Monterey Peninsula Residential Real Estate
  Join Patrick Ryan, Broker Associate, Sotheby’s International Realty and Jeff McMullen, Team McMullen Lending for an insightful discussion on the evolving Monterey Peninsula housing market. This program offers a thoughtful look at current trends among home buyers and sellers, explores the challenges and opportunities of today’s dynamic market, highlights the latest developments in mortgage rates and lending practices. Whether you’re planning your next move or simply interested in understanding the shifting landscape of local real estate, this session will provide clarity, confidence, and practical insights tailored to our community. Don’t miss it!

• January 28: Vigilant Minds, Vibrant Lives: When to Seek Help for Memory Changes
  Are you a healthy, active older adult noticing subtle changes in memory? Do you wonder, “Is this normal aging — or something more?” If so, this presentation is for you.

  Join us as we explore the difference between common age-related forgetfulness and warning signs that deserve medical attention. Learn about cognitive screening and assessments, red flags for decline, and available medical and therapy interventions. We’ll also discuss when to seek a medical workup, including visits with neurologists or geriatricians, and review possible causes from vitamin deficiencies to conditions like Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and dementia.

  Discover how speech-language pathology supports brain health with practical strategies to strengthen cognitive function and maintain independence.

  Presented by the Visiting Nurses Association and Chitra Parameshwaran, Medical Speech-Language Pathologist, with 17 years of experience in adult and geriatric care.

• February 4: Precision, Purpose, & Community: Our Blue Angels Journey

  Join three former members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels — Amy Tomlinson, C.J. Simonsen, and Ben Blanton — for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron. All served with the Blue Angels between 2009 and 2012, supporting some of the team’s most memorable seasons. In this engaging talk, they’ll share what it was like to train, travel, and perform with a team known around the world for precision, discipline, and teamwork. Amy served as “Blue Angel #8” (Events Coordinator), C.J. as F/A-18 demonstration pilot, flying as a Solo Pilot (Blue Angel #5 and #6), and Ben as the pilot of “Fat Albert,” the iconic Blue Angels logistics support C-130 aircraft. Now raising their families on the Monterey Peninsula, they’ll reflect on the lessons they carried forward into life after the military — leadership, resilience, humility, and connection — and answer audience questions. A unique chance to meet your local Blue Angels and hear stories you won’t find on TV.

12 pm | Diment Hall | Free Popcorn

• Classic Film: Annie Hall
  Saturday, January 17
  (1hr 33m, 1977, PG, Comedy/Romance)

  Let’s salute the quirky charm of the late great Diane Keaton in one of the all-time great romantic comedy-dramas! Touching, wistful, as well as laugh-out loud funny. Brilliantly written and directed by Woody Allen. Best picture Oscar winner. Film introduced by film expert Andrew Schoneberg.

• Eleanor the Great
  Saturday, January 24
  (1hr 38m, 2023, PG-13, Drama)

  June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.

• My Mother’s Wedding
  Saturday, January 31
  (1hr 35m, 2025, R, Comedy)

  Three sisters (Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Emily Beecham) return to their childhood home for the third wedding of their mother (Kristin Scott Thomas), navigating family drama with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests.

Register for tours: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

• WEDNESDAY, January 21, 2026
  Monterey Bay Aquarium
  Free admission | Optional bus transportation: $20 round-trip

  We are delighted to announce a new partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where The Carmel Foundation will be able to bring 10 groups of members each year! The Aquarium is a magical place — and it can be expensive — so we’re thrilled that admission will be free for members. (Membership must be current.) This will be incredibly fun, and we are excited to offer this opportunity. We are deeply grateful to Monterey Bay Aquarium for this generous partnership and for helping make this incredible resource accessible to our community. We expect this to fill quickly, so register soon.

  If you’re in need of transportation a bus will depart from the Crossroads Shopping Center at 12:45 pm and return at approximately 5 pm. If not using transportation, meet at Guest Services at 1:30 pm. Please note that we must enter the Aquarium as a group. Additional details about timing and logistics will be provided upon registration.

• Thursday, January 22, 2026
  Legion of Honor: Manet & Morisot Exhibition
  $115 for members & guests | Deadline to sign up: Tuesday, January 6

  This is the first major exhibition dedicated to the artistic exchange between French Impressionists Édouard Manet (1832–1883) and Berthe Morisot (1841–1895). Manet was the era’s great pioneer of modern painting, and Morisot, the only woman to exhibit under her own name in the original Impressionist group. Unfolding over a period of 15 years (1868–1883), this exhibition traces the evolution of a friendship between two groundbreaking artists. The story of their relationship has often been told through Manet’s early portraits of Morisot, with Morisot’s own work treated as an offshoot of Manet’s.

  Recent scholarship reveals that, by the final years of his life, Manet increasingly followed Morisot’s example — her choice of subjects and colors, and even her rapid, fluttering brushstrokes. Rich in new research, the exhibition recasts this celebrated artistic friendship — and, by extension, the story of modern art — in a fresh light.

  Leave the Crossroads Shopping Center at 9 am. Depart the museum at 3:30 pm. Arrive in Carmel approximately at 6 pm.

• Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  Winchester Mystery House & Dine/Shop on your own at Santana Row
  $115 for members & guests | Deadline to sign up: Monday, February 9

  The Winchester Mystery House is a Victorian mansion crafted by Sarah Winchester over a span of 36 years from 1886 to 1922. This architectural marvel stands today as a testament to intrigue and mystery with its one-of-a-kind design features and history. The Mansion Tour guides you through 110 of the 160 rooms of the mansion while learning about the history and lore surrounding the home and its creator. You will get the chance to explore some of the best-known rooms in the mansion, like Sarah’s Bedroom, the Grand Ballroom, the Twin Dining Rooms, South Conservatory and Venetian Dining Room and marvel at some of the architectural wonders that give this mansion its name. Please be aware: due to the historic nature, Winchester Mystery House® is not wheelchair accessible. This tour involves multiple stairs and extensive walking throughout the home.

  After the Mystery house, hop back on the bus and head to Santana Row, Silicon Valley’s premier outdoor destination for shopping, dining, or an afternoon of fun.

  The bus will leave The Crossroads at 9:30 am. Tour begins at 11:30 am. Depart Winchester Museum at 12:30 pm — go to Santana Row, departing for Carmel 3:30 pm. Arrive in Carmel 6 pm.

• AI Workshop: Curious Minds Want to Know
  Mon, Jan 26, 2:30—4 pm, Diment Hall
  Join us for our next AI workshop, featuring a simple intro to AI and a fun group activity where we try prompts together. We’ll also explore how you already use AI and invite you to share your own tips and experiences.

• Coffee with the Chief
  January 12, 10:30 am, Field Café
  Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and join us for a friendly chat with our local police chief. Chief Todd Trayer will be happy to see you, whether you’re a Foundation member or simply a neighbor curious about what’s happening in Carmel, this is your chance to meet the Chief, ask questions, share ideas, and hear the latest on our beautiful town.

• Discover the Joy of Watercolor
  Sat, Jan 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10–11:30 am, Seideneck Room  |  Instructor: Kirstine Reiner Hansen
  Learn the fundamentals of  watercolor painting in a relaxed, beginner-friendly class.
  $40 (bring your own materials) or $50 (materials provided)
  Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

• Free Tax Prep
  February 2 to April 15, 2026, Mondays, 9 am–4 pm, Fridays, 9 am–3:30 pm, Saturdays, 10 am–3 pm, Rec Room
  Alliance on Aging has volunteer tax counselors that can prepare your 2025 Federal & California income tax returns at no cost. The service is free and offered to low-income taxpayers aged 60 years or better.

  Bring your 2024 tax returns, a photo ID, Social Security Card, Form W-2 “Wage & Tax Statement”, Forms 1099 for such things as dividends, distributions from pensions, annuities, IRA, sale of stocks, etc.
  By appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 655-1334 or visit to allianceonaging.org. IRS deadline to file is April 15.

• How to Use Lyft & Uber
  Fri, Jan 9, 1:30 PM, Field Café
  Curious about how Lyft or Uber works but not sure where to start? Join us for a simple, hands-on introduction where Carmel Foundation staff will walk you through the basics in a friendly, no-pressure setting — no tech experience needed, and you’re welcome to bring your phone or tablet to follow along.

• Simple Self-Healing Modalities:  Acupressure Made Simple
  Mon, Jan 26, 1-2 pm, Seideneck Room  |  Instructor: Raj
  Acupressure information is made simple to easily treat yourself with common ailments. Bring your questions and curiosity! While Raj is not a Naturopathic doctor, she brings years of experience as practitioner at Pharmaca and is passionate about sharing helpful, practical information.
  $10, payable at class
  Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

• Want to Learn About Oracle Cards?
  Tues, Jan 13, 1–2 pm, Rec Room  |  Facilitator: Terri Lee
  Oracle card readings use symbolic cards to offer insight, reflection, and guidance. Unlike tarot, oracle decks have no fixed structure and vary by theme and design. Join Terri Lee to explore how oracle readings work as she shares different decks and leads intuitive group readings. The experience encourages self-reflection and helps you connect with your inner voice and current energies.
  Donations accepted