The Carmel Foundation

08/31/2026

Wed Program SEPTEMBER 2 Diment Hall at 2:30 pm
Dispatches from the Cowgirl: The Importance of Storytelling and Owning Your narrative.
A cowgirl-turned-nomadic-Navy-spouse-turned-author, Julie Tully writes about life, culture, and the places they intersect and uses her passion for storytelling to build connections amongst people, no matter their background. Julie will discuss her life journey as featured in her award-winning memoir. She is a sought-after speaker, using her unlikely and unique journey to highlight the importance of storytelling in our society.
Over the years, Julie has worn many different professional hats: researcher, marketing and public relations expert, communications specialist, bookstore manager, ghostwriter, and editor. Julie currently balances her work as an author with her role as Managing Editor of W. Brand Publishing. She is lucky to have called three continents and seven countries home and currently lives in Monterey with her family and two rambunctious cats.

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08/28/2026

www.montereycountynow.com/bestof
Last day to vote for us!
It’s Best of Monterey County voting time!
The Carmel Foundation is once again a finalist for Best Hangout for Seniors, and we’d love your vote!
With your support, this could be our 25th consecutive year receiving this special recognition — a wonderful reflection of the members, friends, volunteers and supporters who make The Carmel Foundation such a welcoming place to connect, learn, share a meal and enjoy life together.
And now, with our brand-new Wellness Center, there are even more ways to stay active, connect with friends and simply “hang out” at the Foundation!
Please vote for The Carmel Foundation – Best Hangout for Seniors in Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County readers’ poll.

Thank you for helping us make it 25 years in a row!

08/28/2026

What's new at the Foundation - Our Open House this Saturday!

08/27/2026

Join Our Annual Open House!
Saturday, August 29 10 am–2 pm
Discover all that the Foundation has to offer at our Open House! Sample a variety of fitness, wellness, arts, and enrichment classes, explore new interests, or reconnect with your favorite activities. Throughout the day, you’ll also enjoy:
• Class demonstrations and activities
• Wellness Center and campus tours
• Complimentary tacos and refreshments
This event offers a fun opportunity to connect with friends, old and new. This free event is open to the public, o invite your friends and join us, we can't wait to see you.!

08/27/2026

Check out latest tour.

Tuesday, September 15

08/26/2026

www.montereycountynow.com/bestof
It’s Best of Monterey County voting time!

The Carmel Foundation is once again a finalist for Best Hangout for Seniors, and we’d love your vote!

With your support, this could be our 25th consecutive year receiving this special recognition — a wonderful reflection of the members, friends, volunteers and supporters who make The Carmel Foundation such a welcoming place to connect, learn, share a meal and enjoy life together.

And now, with our brand-new Wellness Center, there are even more ways to stay active, connect with friends and simply “hang out” at the Foundation!

Please vote for The Carmel Foundation – Best Hangout for Seniors in Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County readers’ poll.

Thank you for helping us make it 25 years in a row!

08/24/2026

Wed Program Aug 26th at 2:30 PM in Diment Hall
Homeland Security: Truths, Myths, and How Education Makes a Difference Presented by Heather Hollingsworth, Strategic Communications Director
“After more than 20 years working alongside local, state, and federal leaders in homeland security, I’ve learned that the biggest breakthroughs don’t come from new equipment or bigger budgets — they come from how leaders think. At the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS), I’ve seen how strategic education transforms directors, elected officials, fire chiefs, police captains, and emergency managers into leaders who can anticipate crises, break down silos, and truly partner across every level of government. In this talk, I’ll share what two decades on the front lines of that mission have taught me — and why investing in people, not just technology, is the smartest path forward for homeland security.”

08/24/2026

The Carmel Foundation Hiking Group enjoying the great outdoors.

08/23/2026

What's Happening at the Foundation week of Aug 24th

08/21/2026

http://www.montereycountynow.com/bestof

It’s Best of Monterey County voting time!

The Carmel Foundation is once again a finalist for Best Hangout for Seniors, and we’d love your vote!

With your support, this could be our 25th consecutive year receiving this special recognition — a wonderful reflection of the members, friends, volunteers and supporters who make The Carmel Foundation such a welcoming place to connect, learn, share a meal and enjoy life together.

And now, with our brand-new Wellness Center, there are even more ways to stay active, connect with friends and simply “hang out” at the Foundation!

Please vote for The Carmel Foundation – Best Hangout for Seniors in Monterey County Weekly’s Best of Monterey County readers’ poll.

Thank you for helping us make it 25 years in a row!