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Staff Report
April 4, 2024
Senior Commission
Mick Calarco, Recreation Services Manager
Eric Biggin, Recreation Area Manager
eric.biggin@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2648
Department Report on Senior Activities and Programs
Recommended Action
Receive a report on recently completed and upcoming Adults 50+ activities, donations and
grants, as well as other topics of interest. (Staff Contact: Eric Biggin, Parks & Recreation
Department)
Executive Summary
Recreation Supervisor I Andi Koller will report on recently completed and upcoming senior
activities, donations and grants, as well as other topics of interest.
Exhibits
1. Department Report on Senior Activities and Programs
April 4, 2024 Item #3 Page 9 of 11
( City of
Carlsbad
Parks & Recreation
GENERAL
ADULTS 50+ ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
DEPARTMENT REPORT
April 4, 2024
Exhibit 1
Goal 1 & 2: Collaborations beyond the Senior Center & support the Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan
• On March 25, 2024, seniors were treated to a dementia overview presentation from Alzheimer's
San Diego, and the services the organization provides for the community.
• On March 9, 2024, a Teens Teach Tech session was conducted, assisting local seniors with
computers and cell phones, free of charge, on a drop-in basis, at the Senior Center.
• On March 20, 2024, Mike McMahon, a volunteer technology instructor of 14 years, took a deep
dive with 75 seniors into the importance of safe computing and establishing effective passwords.
• AARP tax-aide volunteers continue their complimentary tax services every Tuesday and Thursday.
Goal 3 & 4: Increase social inclusion and enhance connectivity and minimize isolation
• On March 11, 2024, Qigong Master Fay McGrew led a free intergenerational workshop on the
healing power of Qi.
• On March 11, 2024, Steelin' Tin spread some good old Irish cheer for their Concert in the
Courtyard.
• On March 18, 2024, the Creative Cuisine class celebrated Pi Day by making and baking their own
apple pies.
• On March 21, 2024, the Senior Center continued its Broadway Series with a showing of Phantom of
the Opera.
• On March 26, the new Conscious Awareness group kicked off, using meditation, discussions, and
laughter to bring joy and inner peace into daily life.
OTHER UPDATES
Upcoming Programs
• On April 4, 2024, a sold-out Senior Excursion will journey to Camp Pendelton to enjoy a docent lead
tour of the Mechanized Museum and Ranch House.
• Volunteer artist Leigh Cohn will continue his Impressionism series with a painting class and free
lecture.
• New volunteer-led Mindfulness class is coming soon.
• Teens Teach Tech is expanding to other Carlsbad community centers.
Special Revenue Fund
• Senior Center Special Revenue Fund budget/donations review
► Current balance for fund -$312,319
► Feb. 15, 2024 -March 15, 2024
o Donations: None to report.
o Miscellaneous revenue: $1,577 comprised of Fitness Center drop-in fees, monthly
memberships, quarterly memberships, and annual memberships.
o Expenditures: $528.84 comprised of garden maintenance fees and miscellaneous
outside snacks for monthly movies and special events.
Aori.l 4 ~2024