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Home My WebLink About1999-01-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; 199-1; Commissioner's Report* U 31v. PARKS & REC STAFF: BRADSHAW PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -AGENDA BILL INFO AB# 199-1 TITLE : COMMISSIONER'S REPORT - MTG. DATE: 1-18-99 RECOMMENDED ACTION : Accept and file. ITEM EXPLANATION : Attached is the Commissioner's Report for January 1999. EXHIBITS: I. January 1999 Commissioner's Report. - OEPT. CSD / PW I n ACTION - 4. 08 January 8,1999 TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION cc FROM: Recreation Supervisor I COMMISSIONER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY I999 DAYTRIPPERS In February the Department will host trips to Anza Borrego Desert, Laughlin in Nevada and the Van Gogh Exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum. Ensenada, Mexico and the Getty Museum are on the calendar during the month of March. ENRICHMENT CLASSES For many of us, one of our New Year‘s goals (aaain) is “I am going to get back into shape!” Staff can’t think of a better way than joining “Jauercise,” Yoga, Racy Ladies, Tennis or Dance classes through the Department. Who knows? Maybe 1999 will be the year we actually stick to our goals. There are different offerings at each of our Community Centers. Enjoy fun and fitness in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. ghat’s P SENIORS new= In and Around ‘Your Carlsbad Senior Center‘ December’s schedule included: 0 A dance troupe of senior women , The Toe Tappers, performed for 31 people on 12/14. Their upbeat program, with several costume changes, livened up the holiday season. 0 We had Christmas Classics Week, Monday, 12/21 through Thursday, 12/24. Each afternoon we showed a different classic movie in the auditorium, “Scrooge,” ‘White Christmas,” “Christmas in Connecficut, ” and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and have hot cider, popcorn and cookies and candy canes. 0 Carlsbad Senior Center received special lunches both on Christmas and New Year’s Eves. On 12/24, the holiday meal included all the trimmings, and the delightful music of The Jeny Michelsen Trio was enjoyed by all. New Year‘s Eve was celebrated with a sparkling cider toast and a variety of special snacks. January’s schedule includes ....... 0 Ballroom dance class started 1/6 - two levels of the Fox Trot. 0 On 1/7 a speaker from the San Diego Opera will present Opera 707.- From Mozart to Puccini. Discussion will include the origin and evolution of this art form. 0 lmprove with lmprov!, a zany comedy workshop, will take place 1/13. Facilitated by a MiraCosta instructor, this will provide an opportunity for seniors to not act their age. - Januaw’s schedule continues 0 With the holidays behind us, Let’s Get Organized! On 1/21 a Management Consultant and Trainer will discuss how to set goals, schedule activities, sort through that junk, and stop wasting time and energy. 0 Starting this month, we’re adding a second senior dance. In addition to our regular 3rd Thursday dance, there will be one on the 4”’ Sunday of each month. Those feet will really be flying! -c Senior Safari E Christmas at the Hotel Del on December 9‘. Seniors traveled to the Hotel Del for a tour, witnessed the Christmas displays and partook in a holiday buffevhigh tea. A bit of shopping was in store at the wharf area before heading across the bridge. Our last stop of the day was the Knorr Candle Factory for gift buying. We were able to get a tour of the factory and do hands-on candle making! Seniors also attended the World Famous Radio City Rockettes’ Christmas Show on December 1 1. This special matinee performance at the Universal Amphitheater in time was preceded by lunch and a bit of browsing in the shops. Everyone had a wonderful time - our seats were just excellent. On Thursday, December 1 7th, our day started at the Company Stores for last minute shopping. A representative did a meet and greet service and handed out discount books before we started looking for those “special” items. Then on to Weidner‘s for viewing of the beautiful poinsettias on display. Mrs. Weidner gave us a tour and presentation on the proper care of winter plants. The Four Seasons Aviara was our final stop of the day. A brief tour, viewing of the Hall of Trees and a holiday buffevhigh tea wrapped up our afternoon schedule. - Tuesday, January 19* . . . a day with the Marines at Camp Pendleton. Participants will tour and be able to observe first hand, helicopter training and field maneuvers. We will even have the opportunity to lunch with the troops. Our group will be following the swallows to Capistrano on Wednesday, January 27”’. Amtrak takes us to this delightful community. We will be met at the station and given a tour of the ‘Old Section’ and the history of the community. Lunch and a tour of the Mission will follow. c A recap for 1998, shows the Senior Safari did 43 trips and had over 1400 participants. A pretty busy year and very active senior community! CARLSBAD CLEAN SWEEP On‘February 20*, 1999, the players, coaches and team parents of the Carlsbad Youth Baseball League will be volunteering for the Annual ‘Carlsbad Clean Sweep’ Campaign. Volunteers will help to clean up the local beaches, parks and community centers; all the participants will then meet at Holiday Park for a post-event barbecue. This year In-N- Out Burger donated lunches for the hungry volunteers. Staff is looking forward to another successful event that will help to raise funds for CYB and the City’s - ‘0 p portu n ity Grants’ program. r.4. * 10 2 COMMUNITY SERVICES BROCHURE &b! Recently staff started a new program of delivering copies of the Community Services Brochure to Model Home Sales Offices throughout the Carlsbad area. This is reaching new home buyers coming into the community. -- KRUGER HOUSE December is a busy month at Kruger House. We had 120 families participating in our annual Holiday Raffle fund raiser. With a long time Kruger House parent, Laura Case, as our chairperson, we were able to sell 1,568 tickets and collect 126 wonderful prizes from local businesses. December also means our Annual Holiday Program in which the children from each of our 10 classes sing and perform a special song for all the parents. We had over 300 parents, grandparents and other family members in attendance for our festive event. Kruger House dad and recreation employee, Jim Bradshaw, graciously agreed to be our Santa Claus. He was so convincing that even his twin daughters, Katie & Emily, thought he was the real Santa! Staff was also busy painting placemats for the Parks & Recreation Commission Holiday Dinner. They were such a hit that most of them were seen the next day at the Senior Citizen’s daily luncheon. Now that children are back to school, we are fascinated in finding out about how the rest of the country lives during the cold, long winter months ... making angels in the snow and building snowmen. ,--- SPECIAL EVENTS The Special Events Section recently finished hosting its Annual Winter Day Camp. The camp had 63 campers attend this year‘s edition. The children enjoyed a trip to see the new Disney movie ‘A Bug’s Life’, went Ice Skating and visited Knott’s Berry Farm. The children were also visited by Oceanside Home Depot personnel who helped the campers make paper towel holders for their parents as a holiday gift. The ‘SNODAZE’ Ski Trip is ready to go! Currently Department staff is prepared to take 50 teenagers to Snow Summit on January 29 and enjoy a day of Skiing and Skateboarding . STAY ‘N’ PLAY Pine School wrapped up its first session with a yearend party held on December 19, at the Scout House.’ More than 150 children attended the party; which included games, dancing and food. Buena Vista’s Stay ‘N’ Play program will begin on January 11. There were 75 children enrolled as of the ld of January. Staff has an exciting itinerary planned to kick-off the first two weeks of thebrogram. Buena Vista Stay ‘N’ Play will be held Monday, Thursday and Friday, each week, from 2:30 - 500 pm. 3 cc YOUTH SPORTS As the Youth Basketball Program and 900 youngsters shift into mid-season, staff turns to the prep work for the Spring Break Basketball Camp and Youth Track and Field. Mr. Brad Holland former UCLA All-American, and current University of San Diego Head Men’s Basketball Coach, and Mr. Steve Scott, world renown Track and Field star and record holder, will be heading up these two events respectively. & BALLFIELD MAINTENANCE During the holiday weeks, the Ballfield Maintenance crew assisted the Carlsbad Youth Baseball Organization by spreading 5 tons of infield soil on each Chase Baseball Field. The CY6 Organization purchased the soil and the Recreation Department maintenance crew provided the labor. A job well done to Jaime Estrada, Eric Ybarra, Manny Villalta and Joey Silva. The same crew also added 10 tons of infield soils to Calavera Fields 1 and 2. PILOT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR TRAIL DEVELOPMENT The Pilot Program for trails development is scheduled to receive a minor coastal development permit shortly. All the tools necessary for the project have been ordered and the first day of trails development has been scheduled for January 23, from 8-12. Volunteers will meet prior to this time to receive training and view videos on trail development provided by the National Park Service. For more information on the trails program, contact Gary Hill at 603-4010. - JIM BRADSHAW c: Recreation & Park Planning Manager City Manager Assistant City Manager All Department Heads 4