Multi-service activity center open to members 55 and older. Providing a place for seniors to gather and enjoy a variety of activities and services in an environment of respect and camaraderie.
The Carmel Foundation is a membership organization with over 3,000 members 55 years of age and older. Our vision is to facilitate successful aging by providing a broad spectrum of interactive activities and services for the ever-changing physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of our members. Some of the services offered to Foundation members include:
- Over 50 interesting classes and activities weekly
- Affordable lunches four days per week served on site
- Fifty affordable apartments for low-income seniors
- Monterey Bay Village, providing seniors with the resources to live independently in their homes
Technology Center - Day excursions outside of the Monterey-Carmel area to museums, plays and shopping
- Wednesday programs featuring lecturers, presentations and entertainment
- Meal delivery to homebound members
- Free medical equipment loans
- Free lending library
- Café with free WiFi access
- Free blood pressure checks
- Notary Public services on site
- Caregiver support groups
- Coffee with the Carmel Chief of Police
The Carmel Foundation also partners with senior-serving agencies to provide additional services such as:
- Legal Services for Seniors, providing free legal consultations
- Alliance on Aging, providing assistance with Medicare or supplemental insurance
- Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (VNA), providing a grief support group
- Independent Transportation Network (ITN) Monterey County, offers rides to seniors in Monterey County