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The Carmel Foundation

The Carmel Foundation
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Senior Services

Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm; Friday 8:30am-4pm. Saturday, 10:00am-3:00 Closed most major holidays.

Driving Directions:

From Highway 1,exit west onto Ocean Avenue. Turn left onto Lincoln. The Foundation is on the south east corner of Lincoln and 8th in Carmel by the Sea.

About Us

Founded in 1950 by a group of local residents concerned for their aging neighbors, The Carmel Foundation has a rich history of serving our community. Voted the "best hangout for seniors age 55 & better," the Foundation offers 65+ weekly classes and activities, tours, lunches, and 50 low-income housing units in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Although the needs and interests of our members have evolved, our commitment to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle remains central to our mission. For the young at heart, we provide opportunities to learn something new, meet friends, and enjoy meals through our onsite lunch program, a variety of weekly activities and tours to local and regional points of interest.

For those in need, we offer essential support services, including 50 low-income apartments, free medical equipment loans, and meal delivery for the homebound. Our programs benefit those seeking meaningful activities and camaraderie, as well as those requiring additional support to age successfully.

The Carmel Foundation is a membership organization dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors in our community.

Highlights

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Lunch program
Walking group
Art class
Field Cafe
Yoga
Tech Center
Wednesday program
Gardening group
Housing

Events

Carmel Foundation Wednesday Program: Celebrating Women’s History Month Through Word and Song
  • Celebrate Women’s History Month with spoken word artist and vocalist Jo Todd, honoring women through powerful poetry and song.
  • Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Talk, Walk & Celebrate Creativity with Artist Elizabeth Murray
  • Elizabeth reflects on 40 years photographing Monet’s Gardens and how it shaped her art, followed by a tour of Rites of Renewal at Sunset Center.
  • Saturday Mar 14, 2026
Carmel Foundation Wednesday Program: The Second Mrs. London
  • Huntington Library Scholar Marlo Faulkner, former director of the Jack London Writers Conference, is a featured speaker you won’t want to miss!
  • Wednesday Mar 18, 2026

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