HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-07; Senior Commission; 01; Department Report on Senior Activities and Programs
Meeting Date: March 7, 2024
To: Senior Commission
From: Mick Calarco, Recreation Services Manager
Staff Contact: Eric Biggin, Recreation Area Manager
eric.biggin@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2648
Subject: 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 Area Manager Eric Biggin and Recreation Supervisor 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
SENIOR COMM,ISS I ON
Staff Report
Exhibit 1 \`
ADULTS 50+ ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS
DEPARTMENT REPORT
March 7, 2024
GENERAL
Goal 1 & 2: Collaborations beyond the Senior Center & support the Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan
• On Feb. 1, 2024 to Apr. 11, 2024, AARP Certified Tax Aide volunteers are assisting seniors with their
tax returns free of charge.
• On Feb. 9, & 26, 2024, San Diego Braille Institute specialists offered free low-vision consultations.
• On Feb. 10, 2024, Teens Teach Tech assisted local seniors with computers and cell phones free of
charge.
• On Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, Senior Center staff collaborated with Live Well San Diego
representatives and Carlsbad Fire Department staff to provide free blood pressure screenings.
• On Feb. 21, 2024, Mike McMahon, a volunteer tech instructor of fourteen years, instructed 110
seniors combined between Zoom and live audience. Class attendees learned important techniques
for avoiding phone, email, and texting scams in a challenging digital world.
Goal 3 & 4: Increase social inclusion and enhance connectivity and minimize isolation
• On Feb. 15, 2024, Senior Center staff arranged for 30 seniors to travel to San Diego Safari Park,
where they enjoyed an exciting expedition on Africa Tram, Walkabout Australia, and lunch on
Kijamii Overlook.
• On Feb. 12, 2024, local band Ancora returned for another Concert in the Courtyard.
• On Feb. 15, 2024, Senior Center staff continued the Broadway Series with a showing of The Music
Man.
• On Feb. 22, 2024, Senior Center staff put on a Valentine’s Day themed dance hosted by our very
own talented volunteer dance instructors teaching fun line dance moves with a custom play list.
• On Feb. 24, 2024, local oil painter Leigh Cohn kicked off his series of events celebrating the
beginning of impressionism 150 years ago in 1874.
Other Updates
• Opportunity Grants Program
The Carlsbad Recreation Department is pleased to announce that, as of Feb. 29, 2024, it is accepting
Opportunity Grant Applications year-round. The Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department offers grants
of $300* per person for Carlsbad residents who financially qualify, based on the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) very low-income guidelines derived from the
current HUD income data survey for very low-income in San Diego County. This program aims to
provide Carlsbad residents with the opportunity to participate in Recreation Classes, camps, and
aquatic programs that may otherwise be financially challenging. Residents can mail their applications
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to the Parks & Recreation Department, Opportunity Grants, 799 Pine Avenue, Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA
92008, or drop them off at any Carlsbad Community Center or Aquatic Center.
• Senior Center Special Revenue Fund Budget/Donations Review
Current balance for fund - $310,685
January 2024 – February 2024
o DONATIONS: $1,030 comprised of general individual donations
o MISC REVENUE: $3,240 comprised of Fitness Center drop-in fees, monthly
memberships, quarterly memberships, and annual memberships.
o Patricia Kahr donated $1,000 on Feb. 2, 2024.
• Roofing Project Update Staff is anticipating completion of the Senior Center roofing project at the
end of March 2024, with some additional maintenance to take place later in the year.
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Senior Commission
Department Report
Eric Biggin, Recreation Area Manager
Parks & Recreation Department
March 7, 2024
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TODAY’S PRESENTATION
•General
•Special Events
•Opportunity Grants
•Nutrition & Transportation
•Other Updates
•Upcoming programs & classes
ITEM NO. 1 – DEPARTMENT REPORT
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GENERAL
•AARP Tax-aide
•San Diego Braille Institute
•Love Your Heart Blood Pressure
Screenings with Carlsbad Fire Department
•Mike McMahon Avoiding Scams Tech Class
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GENERAL
•Senior Excursion: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
•Concert in the Courtyard: Ancora
•Broadway Series: The Music Man
•Leigh Cohn Oil Painting Class Series:
Local painter celebrating 150-year
anniversary of Impressionism
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Carlsbad
SPECIAL EVENTS
•Fun Valentines Day Line Dances led
by volunteer line dance instructors
Kathy and Shu
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OPPORTUNITY GRANTS
•The department is now accepting
Opportunity Grant Applications year-round
The department offers grants of up to
$300 per person for low-income residents
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Who May Apply
•Residents that live within Carlsbad limits
•Household income must fall within
guidelines based on current HUD data for
very low-income in San Diego County
Reflected on Opportunity Grant Application
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How to Apply
•Proof of residency must be submitted with
a completed application to begin
•Applications can be mailed or dropped-off
at any community center or aquatic center
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NUTRITION & TRANSPORTAION
•Carlsbad Transportation Program
continues its upward use trend
•In February 2024, our valuable nutrition
volunteers dedicated 624 hours of service
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OTHER UPDATES
•Roofing Project completion anticipated
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UPCOMING OFFERINGS
•Introduction to Alzheimer’s San Diego
•Top 6 Ways to Reduce Chronic Stress
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QUESTIONS
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