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Home My WebLink About2026-06-25; Senior Commission; 02; Department Report on Senior Activities and ProgramsMeeting Date: June 25, 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: 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 June 25, 2026 Item #2 1 of 4 \ Exhibit 1 ADULTS 50+ ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT REPORT June 25, 2026 GENERAL PROGRAMING Determine the needs of adults 50+ Staff continued to integrate community feedback into programming and outreach for adults 50 and older. •Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention continued to expand in response to strong community demand. While the County relocated part two to Dove Library to serve a broader population, the program instructor will continue leading sessions at Pine Avenue Community Park as a city volunteer, ensuring continuity for existing participants. •The Braille Institute hosted a demonstration day at the Senior Center, giving older adults the opportunity to explore adaptive products and services for those who are blind or have low vision. •The Carlsbad Fire Department presented fire and life safety information and connected attendees with community resources. •In response to displacement due to summer programs, Yoga at Stagecoach piloted a new weekday evening time slot of 4–5 p.m. to reach working adults 50 and older who are unable to attend daytime programming. Support the Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan Senior Center programming supported multiple domains of the Age-Friendly framework, including outdoor spaces and buildings, social participation, civic participation, and community support and health services. •In honor of Memorial Day, the Senior Center hosted a series of veteran-focused programs, including a Vietnam era historical presentation, free home care resources for veterans, and a Fallen Comrade Table ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. •The Rotary Club of Carlsbad partnered with the Senior Center to recognize Mother's Day and Father's Day. Members donated and distributed flowers following the Mother's Day lunch and presented custom pens and treats on Father's Day. •Seaside Singers held two spring concerts with a combined total of approximately 215 attendees. •A community volunteer dedicated 30 hours to fully restore the memorial teakwood bench and chairs in the Senior Center Courtyard, power washing, sanding, and sealing each piece. Create adult 50+ opportunities & collaborations beyond the senior center Programs and partnerships extended the Senior Center's impact beyond its physical location, engaging adults 50 and older across a broader range of settings and experiences. •A new partnership with the Pine Avenue Community Center and the Library & Cultural Arts Department brought an Alchemy workshop to the Senior Center Courtyard, with three additional intergenerational programs planned for 2027 tied to the Library's resident artist program. •The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego (ICA San Diego) facilitated a "Real Image" art lesson at the Senior Center, highlighting aspects of Mexican culture and letting participants create their own clay alebrijes to take home. •Summer Games launched for the season featuring bocce ball and cornhole. • An excursion to the Grand Tea Room invited participants to dress to impress, and volunteer Frank provided fancy hats to complete the festive experience. June 25, 2026 Item #2 2 of 4 •An excursion to Coronado Island offered participants hands-on experience navigating the regional public transportation system, including the Coaster and Coronado Ferry. Increase social inclusion, enhance connectivity & minimize isolation Programs and communications promoted engagement and intergenerational connection to reduce social isolation among adults 50 and older. •The Senior Center hosted its first Padres Watch Party, providing an opportunity for older adults to gather and enjoy a San Diego Padres game together in the comfort of the auditorium. •The Senior Center partnered with the Pine Avenue Community Center's L.I.T.E. (Leadership in Training & Education) afterschool program to host a Spring Bingo Bash, fostering meaningful connection between youth and older adult participants. •Mahjongg programming added a recurring instructional class in the auditorium to better meet demand. Class attendance has been strong, with an average of 30 patrons learning how to play. Statistics •Digital surveys are now included with senior class registration, resulting in over 200 surveys submitted this past spring season. The responses are still being reviewed but are overwhelmingly positive with helpful recommendations and requests. NUTRITION & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4400 4600 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 At t e n d a n c e Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Class Attendance 3751 4225 4000 4451 4050 4216 Classes & Programs 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Me a l s S e r v e d Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Congregate 1167 1087 1036 1269 1099 997 HDM 1048 957 897 1020 952 914 Nutrition June 25, 2026 Item #2 3 of 4 •Transportation opportunities were added for programs that would most benefit our homebound seniors, including the Seaside Singers spring concert, a Carlsbad Fire Department presentation on fire and life safety, and a senior fraud awareness workshop. •Transportation drivers demonstrated exceptional care for passengers beyond their scheduled duties, coordinating check-in calls for a passenger who was hospitalized and organizing a group FaceTime with a former regular passenger who moved out of state. •The transportation team is now fully staffed with three commercial bus drivers. During the two- month staffing interim, part-time employees, including Recreation Program Coordinators Alex, Rebecca, and Hunter, and Senior Recreation Leaders Jackie and Evan, stepped up to maintain uninterrupted lunch transportation services. •Carlsbad has been approved for another season of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, a federally funded initiative providing benefit cards for low-income older adults to use at certified farmers’ markets. SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Senior Center Special Revenue Fund budget and donations review: •Current fund balance – $538,158.86 •May 2026 – June 2026 o DONATIONS: None to report o MISC REVENUE: $3,164.90 – Consists of Fitness Center drop-in fees and memberships. o EXPENDITURES: $2,576.60 – Includes costs to host Concerts in the Courtyard, Garden Club supplies and maintenance and Volunteer Appreciation Brunch at the Crossings. 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 1- Wa y R i d e s Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 1-Way Rides 298 256 266 294 304 274 Transportation June 25, 2026 Item #2 4 of 4 Senior Commission Department Report Eric Biggin, Recreation Area Manager Andi Koller, Recreation Supervisor II Parks & Recreation Department June 25, 2026 TODAY’S PRESENTATION •General Programming •Nutrition and Transportation Services •Special Revenue Fund ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 2 Determine the Needs of Adults 50+ •Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention expanded due to high demand •Braille Institute hosted a Senior Center demonstration day •Carlsbad Fire Department shared safety information and community resources •Yoga at Stagecoach piloted a new 4–5 p.m. weekday class to serve working adults ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 3 Support the City of Carlsbad Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan •Senior Center honored Memorial Day with veteran-focused programs •Rotary Club of Carlsbad helped celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day •Seaside Singers hosted two spring concerts •A volunteer restored Senior Center’s memorial teakwood bench and chairs ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 4 Create Opportunities and Collaborations Beyond the Senior Center •Intergenerational Alchemy workshop was provided through Library & Cultural Arts •ICA San Diego led a Mexican culture art workshop •Summer Games launched for the season featuring bocce ball and cornhole ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 5 Create Opportunities and Collaborations Beyond the Senior Center •Grand Tea Room excursion included handmade hats by volunteer Frank •Coronado Island excursion gave participants hands-on experience using regional transit ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 6 Increase Social Inclusion, Enhance Connectivity, and Minimize Isolation •Padres Watch Party brought fans together through comradery and food •L.I.T.E. hosted Spring Bingo Bash for an afternoon of intergenerational fun •Mahjong opportunities expand, offering a larger room and instructional classes ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 7 Senior Class and Program Statistics •Programs continue to draw an average of 200 participants per weekday, not including Congregate lunch •Digital surveys now included with senior class registration to better measure participant experiences ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 8 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4400 4600 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 At t e n d a n c e Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Class Attendance 3751 4225 4000 4451 4050 4216 Nutrition Program •Congregate lunch averages 55 daily participants in addition to 46 Home- Delivered Meal recipients •Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program approved for another year ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 9 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Me a l s S e r v e d Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Congregate 1167 1087 1036 1269 1099 997 HDM 1048 957 897 1020 952 914 Transportation Program •Added transportation for special programing with the highest impact •Drivers initiated wellness calls for previous participants •Staff cross-trained to support senior transportation services ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 10 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 1-Wa y R i d e s Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 1-Way Rides 298 256 266 294 304 274 Special Revenue Fund/Donations • Current balance: $538,158.86 •Donations: None to report •Miscellaneous revenue: $3,164.90 •Expenditures: $2,576.60 ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT 11 ITEM NO. 2 – DEPARTMENT REPORT QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 11