Programs & Events

Discover What’s Happening at The Carmel Foundation

At The Carmel Foundation, our classes and activities reflect the wide range of interests and talents of our vibrant community.

  • Certified instructors — many from Monterey Peninsula College and Carmel Adult Education — offer instruction in personal fitness, literature, art, music appreciation, and more.

  • Volunteers lead a variety of enjoyable activities such as bridge, men’s discussion group, wood carving, needlecraft, photography, and many others. With more than 50 activities every week, members are sure to find something they love.

  • Our popular Tour Program invites members to experience exciting destinations, including museums, concerts, Broadway shows, bay cruises, gardens, sporting events, and shopping trips.

  • Special events throughout the year bring our community together, including Philanthropic Foodies, volunteer celebrations, our annual meeting, and festive holiday dinners.

  • Our lecture and entertainment programs feature a variety of slide presentations, talks, and musical performances.

To participate, you must be a current Carmel Foundation member.

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Workshops & Events

Ongoing classes

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Collage Art/Papercraft Class
      Offered monthly (check calendar), 10 am–12 pm, Seideneck Room  |  Instructor: Lisa Handley
      $15, includes materials
      Sign up: plumeriapapercraft@gmail.com or 512-9063

    • Creativity, Camaraderie... Coloring!
      2nd & 4th Tues (ongoing), 10–11:30 am, Craft Room

    • Darkroom Denizens
      Mon—Sat (ongoing), 10 am—3 pm, Seideneck Basement
      Check in with Member Services

    • Discover the Joy of Watercolor
      Saturdays (check calendar), 10–11:30 am, Seideneck Room  |  Instructor: Kirstine Reiner Hansen
      $40 (bring your own materials) or $50 (materials provided)
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • Drawing and Painting Fundamentals
      Wed (ongoing), 2–4 pm, Seideneck Room  |  Instructor: Dante Rondo
      $160/4 weeks or $40/class
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • Fine Arts Lab
      Tues (ongoing), 1:30–4 pm, Seideneck Room  |  Leaders: Carol Harrison & Darlene Berry

    • Needlecraft Group
      Tues (ongoing), 1–3 pm, Craft Room

    • Photography Group
      Thurs (ongoing), 1–2:30 pm, Seideneck Room  |  Leader: Joyce Tarter Rideout
      $15/annual, guests welcome, sharing/guest speakers

    • SoulCollage© Expressive Art for Creative Mindfulness
      Offered monthly (check calendar), 10–12:30 pm, Seideneck Room | Instructor: Lisa Handley
      $30, includes materials
      Sign up: plumeriapapercraft@gmail.com or 512-9063

    • The Crafty Crew
      Fri (ongoing), 1–3 pm, Seideneck Room

    • Wood Carving
      Tues & Thurs (ongoing), 8:30–11:30 am, Seideneck Room  |  Leader: Joe Suprenant

    • Wool Felting Designs: Projects or Bring Your Best Ideas
      Offered monthly (check calendar), 11:30 am–2:30 pm, Rec Room  |  Facilitator: Carlaine Willis
      $55, includes supplies & snacks
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Belly Dancing
      Mon (ongoing), 1–2 pm, Jill Sheffield Wellness Studio |  Facilitator: Rana Issa

    • Greek Dancing
      Tues (ongoing), 3–4:30 pm, Diment Hall  |  Instructors: Janet Tezak & Rick McCarthy

    • Line Dancing
      Thurs (ongoing), 3:15–4:15 pm, Diment Hall  |  Instructor: Lynn Rombi
      $5

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Gratefulness Group
      Thurs (ongoing), 3–4:15 pm, Blanchard A  |  Leader: Ted Hill
      Sign up: tedsup@gmx.com

    • Men’s Discussion Group
      Mon (ongoing), 10:30–11:45 am, Seideneck Room  |  Leader: Lou Aldana
      Open to all male members

    • Men’s & Women’s Discussion Group
      Tues (ongoing), 1:30–3 pm, Blanchard A

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Bridge, Duplicate
      Fri (ongoing), 12:30–3:45 pm, arrive by 12:20, Craft Room  |  Leaders: Susan Foster &  Pat Canada
      Annual Fee, inquire at play
      Sign up: Susan: 594-2277 & Pat: 747-7673

    • Canasta/Hand & Foot
      Mon (ongoing), 1–4 pm, Craft Room B  |  Facilitator: Vicky Torcolini

    • Chess
      Thurs (ongoing), 1–4:30 pm, Garden Courtyard & Field Café

    • Open Games
      Wed (ongoing), 12–3 pm, Thurs (ongoing), 1–4 pm, Craft Room

    • Mahjong (American) – Experienced Players Only
      Wed (ongoing), 1–3 pm, Craft Room  |  Facilitator: Ellen Grossman

    • Mahjong 102 Lessons (Intermediate)
      Mon (ongoing), 2—4 pm, Craft Room |  Facilitator: Nakelle Fitzpatrick
      $10
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • Ping Pong
      Available whenever classes aren’t in session, Rec Room

    • Texas Hold’em
      Thurs (ongoing), 1–4 pm, Sat (ongoing), 11:30 am–2:30 pm, Craft Room B  |  Facilitator: Micky Lawler
      Sign up: 238-3867

    • Thursday Afterhours with Cornhole and Ping Pong
      Thurs (ongoing), 4–5:30 pm, Garden Courtyard & Field Café
      Free for Members, $5 for guests

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • GrandPals
      Offered monthly (check calendar), 9:15–10:15 am, Seideneck Room  |  Facilitator: Kim Hartnett
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Balance in Everyday Life
      Fri (ongoing), 10–11 am, Jill Sheffield Wellness Studio | Instructor: Heather Lanier
      $10
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • Integrative Yogalates
      Fri (ongoing), starting 4/3, 1–2 pm. Jill Sheffield Wellness Studio | Instructor: Beth Lefebvre
      $10
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • Older, Wiser, Happier... the conversation continues
      2nd Tues (ongoing), 11 am–12 pm, Rec Room  |  Facilitator: Alexandra Chordas
      $10
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • Personal Fitness, Lo-Impact
      Mon, Wed, & Fri (ongoing), 9–10 am, Diment Hall  |  Instructor: MaryAnn Rousseau
      $5/class or $50/month suggested donation

    • Pilates for Strength & Control
      Fri (ongoing), starting 3/6, 1-2 pm, Jill Sheffield Wellness Studio | Instructor: Julie Selby-Lara
      $15
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • QiGong Beginning/Intermediate
      Mon (ongoing), 10–11:15 am, Wellness Studio (8th & Dolores)  |  Instructor: Dale Mirmow
      $10
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • QiGong Intermediate/Advanced
      Wed (ongoing), 10–11:15 am, Wellness Studio (8th & Dolores)  |  Instructor: Dale Mirmow
      $10

    • Shower of Sacred Sound Bath
      1st Mon (ongoing), 1–2 pm, Wellness Studio (8th & Dolores)  |  Instructor: Valiana
      $15

    • Taiji (Tai Chi)
      Tues (ongoing) and Thurs (ongoing), 1–2:20 pm, Wellness Studio (8th & Dolores)  |  Instructor: Leonard Han
      $110 for 8 classes (4 consecutive weeks) or $15 drop-in
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • Walking Group
      Wed (ongoing), 1:30–3 pm, Local paths, beaches, & parks  |  Guides: Sarah & Geoff Cocks
      Sign up : 624-1588

    • Chair Yoga
      Thurs (ongoing), 8:30–9:30 am, Wellness Studio (8th & Dolores)  |  Instructor: Jody Emerson
      $8

    • Gentle Yoga
      Tues & Thurs (ongoing), 10–11:15 am & Wed (ongoing), 1–2:15 pm
      Wellness Studio (8th & Dolores)  |  Instructor: Kathleen Karachale
      $5

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Spanish, Advanced Conversational
      Offered monthly (check calendar), Tuesdays,  9:30–10:30 am, Blanchard A  |  Instructor: Majo Spencer
      $20
      Sign up: majospencer@yahoo.com or (801) 560-8437

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • History and Philosophy Lectures
      Fri (ongoing), 10–11:30 am, Seideneck | Leader: Lawrence Harris
      $10

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Foundation Reading and Discussion Group
      Wed (ongoing), 10:30–11:45 am, Blanchard C  |  Leader: Bill Richards

    • Non-Fiction Reading Discussion Group
      Thurs (ongoing), 10:30 am–12 pm, Zoom  |  Leader: Jim Emery

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Group Singing Class
      Fri (ongoing), 2:30–3:30 pm, Diment Hal  |  Instructor: Nancy Bennett, MA
      $10
      Sign up: 620-0425

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Cell Phone Basics
      Offered monthly (check calendar), 10 am—12 pm, Blanchard A  |  Instructor: Ted Hill
      $5
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

  • Please view our newsletter or calendar below for more information. Fees listed are payable to the instructor at the time of class. Programs without a listed fee are free to attend.

    • Carmel Foundation Writers Group
      Thurs (ongoing), starting 4/2, 11 am–1 pm, Blanchard A | Leader: Tom Edwards
      Sign up: CLICK HERE or 624-1588

    • Short Story Writing
      Fri (ongoing), 12–3 pm, Blanchard A  |  Instructor: Lawrence Harris
      $10

    • Writing Memoirs (two separate classes)
      Mon & Wed (ongoing), 10–11:30 am, Craft Room  |  Instructor: Illia Thompson
      $50/month
      Sign up: Thompson, 236-1118

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