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198-1 TITLE : COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT
MTG. DATE: I -I 9-98
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ITEM EXPLANATION:
Attached is the monthly report to the Parks and Recreation Commissioner’s for the month of
January 1998.
EXHIBITS:
1. Commissioner’s Report - January 1998.
January 13,1998
TO: ACTING COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
CITY ENGINEER
FROM: Recreation Supervisor I
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT - JANUARY 1998
DAYTRIPPERS
During the coming months, six buses full of Daytrippers will be visiting the new Getty
Museum in Los Angeles. The Department cannot offer enough trips to this wildly
popular destination. A trip to the lndio Date Festival is also scheduled for mid-February.
Additionally, a Stateline Overnighter to the Primadonna is scheduled for February 16,
17 and 18.
AQUATICS
The Swim Complex has begun its winter schedule. The Adult Lap Swim Program has ,--
seen more participation as is historic in the month of January (New Year’s
Resolutions?). Also, the Carlsbad High School’s Water Polo team is currently wrapping
up their fall season. Five more home games are slated at the Swim Complex.
Recently, the Complex hosted a two-day tournament that brought teams from
throughout Southern California.
As always, the Masters, Aqua-X and North Coast Aquatics Swim Programs are thriving
and growing. New Elementary and Jr. High Water Polo programs are being held
Monday through Thursday afternoons and Sunday afternoons. Walk-in and phone-in
registration for spring swim lessons and safety training programs begins on February
14.
INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES
In September, Enrichment Class Spanish Instructor, Don Clifford, was asked to teach
City firemen the rudiments of Spanish so that they would be able to pass a Spanish
Proficiency test. Thirty of our employees took advantage of Don’s offer during a ten
week course offered by Mr. Clifford.
Culinary Wizardry, a cooking class for adults with developmental challenges, has gotten
off to a strong start. All of the students take a bus to attend the class and a number of
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students require some assistance once at the class. Staff is very pleased to offer this
class and believe this service will bode well for a continuing strong attendance at each
session. The main drive behind the class is to equip student with the tools to be
creative and independent when in the kitchen.
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/c SPECIAL EVENTS
Marc Beasley and staff have just completed another very popular edition of Winter
Camp. This two week session encompasses the two weeks of Christmas and New
Year’s. Youngsters enjoyed all forms of activities and field trips during this exciting two
weeks. Next for Special Events is the Teen Dance in February.
SEN IO RS
The Senior Safari was busy during the Holidays and included forays to the following
venues:
Upcoming..
Lawrence Welk Musical Christmas - Dec. 4
Ritz Carlton Hotel - Dec. 11 (High TealTour)
Del Mar Christmas in the Village - Dec. 13
“Nutcracker” - Performing Arts Center - Escondido - Dec. 20
Hotel Del Tour - Jan. 2
“Discover Stars on Ice Tour’ - Jan. 16
Woodward Animal Center - Jan. 29
. . Barona Casino Day - Jan. 15
The Senior Center itself hosted a number of activities over the Holidays including:
F The ‘Toe Tappers’ - Dec. 8
Dance Class Performance Show - Dec. 15
‘Carlsbad Warblers’ - Dec. 17
Free Hearing Tests provided - Jan. 6
Seminar - ‘The Truth about Annuities’
Movie - “Guarding Tess” - Jan. 8
55 Alive/Mature Driving Classes - resumes this month
Ballroom Dance Classes - resumes this month (concentration :
Jitterbug )
Spanish Classes (2 levels) - resumes this month
Presentation regarding Cruises - Jan. 21
‘Gay 90’s Birthday Party - Jan. 26 (all seniors 90 and older will be
feted)
Demonstration - ‘Qi Gong Exercise’ - Jan. 29 - (Nine classes
beginning in February)
Upcoming. . . . The Braille Community Outreach Group - resumes this month
As always, the Senior Center is bustling with a wide variety of activities to keep our ’55
and better population active and invigorated.
c: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
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