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Home My WebLink About2026-04-23; Senior Commission; 02; Department Report on Senior Activities and ProgramsMeeting Date: April 23, 2026 To: Senior Commission From: Ashlee Williams, 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. Executive Summary Recreation Area Manager, Eric Biggin and Recreation Supervisor II, 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 23, 2026 Item #2 1 of 4 \ Exhibit 1 ADULTS 50+ ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT REPORT April 23, 2026 GENERAL Commission Work Plan Goal 1: Determine the needs of adults 50+ Staff continued to integrate community feedback into programming and outreach for adults 50 and older. •Your Morning Music with a Slice of History has quickly become a popular new offering, selling out its first of four sessions with more than 30 attendees. •The nutrition team submits feedback to Meals on Wheels on a weekly basis, ensuring quality meals that reflect community preferences. This effort is supported through the collection of daily comment cards and the annual Nutrition Customer Satisfaction Survey. Commission Work Plan Goal 2: Support the Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan Senior Center programming supported multiple domains of the Age-Friendly framework. •Volunteer instructors led a ‘sold out’ Karate for Self-Defense workshop, demonstrating important tactics for the personal safety of seniors. • The Senior Center partnered with Circulate San Diego to host a presentation on age-friendly mobility, equipping attendees with tools to navigate San Diego’s public transit options. • Seniors enjoyed a free Radical Raptor Avian Experience, meeting live birds of prey from the Avian Behavior Conservancy. • Staff launched a Repotting Party for Earth Month, offering seniors hands-on guidance in caring for and upsizing their houseplants. Volunteers also refreshed the courtyard garden. Commission Work Plan Goal 3: Create Adult 50+ opportunities & collaborations beyond Senior Center Programs and partnerships extended the Senior Center’s impact beyond its physical location. • Two new excursions extended the Adults 50+ opportunities reach to first-time participants. In March, patrons explored sifting for gemstones at the Oceanview Mine; in April, patrons attended the Goodguys Car Show in Del Mar. •A new partnership with Persian Place brings monthly cultural art activities to the Senior Center. In April, 26, 2026, patrons attended Persian Woodblock Printing, with more on the waitlist. •AARP volunteer tax services concluded on April 14, 2026, completing 953 federal and 943 state tax returns in 21 service days. Commission Work Plan Goal 4: Increase social inclusion, enhance connectivity & minimize isolation Programs and communications promoted engagement, digital access, and intergenerational experiences. • Seniors celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and live Irish music performed by congregate volunteer musicians Rich, Frank, and Lou. •Saturday intergenerational programming continued with the Saturday Game Exchange, Landscape Art, and a Student Piano Showcase, providing meaningful opportunities across generations. •Two new Carlsbad Cruiser hikes have been added, including Saturdays at Batiquitos Lagoon led by volunteer Lynn, and Wednesdays along Carlsbad State Beach led by Commissioner Freedland. April 23, 2026 Item #2 2 of 4 SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Senior Center Special Revenue Fund budget and donations review: •Current fund balance – $534,328.76 •February 2026 – April 2026 o DONATIONS: $ 213.00 o MISC REVENUE: $4,679.70 – Consists of Fitness Center drop-in fees and memberships. o EXPENDITURES: $2,832.15 - Includes costs to host Concerts in the Courtyard, Garden Club supplies, maintenance, and pool table reclothing. PROGRAM STATISTICS Nutrition Services Transportation Services 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Me a l s S e r v e d Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Congregate 1130 1012 1167 1087 1036 1269 HDM 1019 983 1048 957 897 1020 Nutrition 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 1- Wa y R i d e s Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 1-Way Rides 290 268 298 256 266 294 Transportation April 23, 2026 Item #2 3 of 4 Adults 50+ Classes and Programs 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 At t e n d a n c e Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Class Attendance 5596 4411 4918 5312 5036 5720 Classes & Programs April 23, 2026 Item #2 4 of 4 Senior Commission Department Report Eric Biggin, Recreation Area Manager Andi Koller, Recreation Supervisor II Parks & Recreation Department April 23, 2026 TODAY’S PRESENTATION •General Programming •Special Revenue Fund •Statistical Reports ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 2 Goal 1: Determine the Needs of Adults 50+ •Your Morning Music with a Slice of History class kicked off with a full first session •Annual survey and new daily comment cards introduced for ongoing congregate lunch feedback ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 3 Goal 2: Support the City of Carlsbad Age- Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan •‘Sold out’ Karate for Self Defense class offered for adults 18+ •Circulate San Diego provided a workshop on navigating public transit options •Radical Raptor Avian Experience allowed patrons to learn about and see local birds of prey up close ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 4 Goal 2: Support the City of Carlsbad Age- Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan •Special Earth Month programing included a new Repotting Party workshop Staff guided patrons through sizing up and caring for their own houseplants •New volunteers recruited at the Repotting Party for future workshops and ongoing courtyard plant maintenance ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 5 Goal 3: Create Opportunities and Collaborations Beyond the Senior Center •April’s Car Show excursion attracted first- time participants and inspires potential new car club offering •Persian Place hosted a ‘sold out’ Woodblock Printing workshop •2026 AARP Tax-Aide concluded, completing over 953 tax returns in 21 service days ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 6 Goal 4: Increase Social Inclusion, Enhance Connectivity, and Minimize Isolation •St. Patrick’s Day celebration with themed food, hats, and live music •Saturday intergenerational programs included games, landscape painting, and a piano recital •Carlsbad Cruisers expanded to Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 7 Special Revenue Fund/Donations •Current balance: $534,328.76 •Donations: $213.00 •Miscellaneous revenue: $4,679.70 •Expenditures: $2,832.15 ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 8 ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 9 NUTRITION PROGRAM 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Me a l s S e r v e d Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Congregate 1130 1012 1167 1087 1036 1269 HDM 1019 983 1048 957 897 1020 Nutrition ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 10 TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 1-Wa y R i d e s Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 1-Way Rides 290 268 298 256 266 294 Transportation ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 11 CLASS & PROGRAM ATTENDANCE 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 At t e n d a n c e Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Class Attendance 5596 4411 4918 5312 5036 5720 Classes & Programs ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 11