HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-07; Senior Commission; ; 0219-4 SENIOR CENTER REPORT
Meeting Date: February 7, 2019
To: Senior Commission
From: Margaret Hamer, Recreation Area Manager
Staff Contact: Char Buckalew
Subject: Senior Center Report
Recommended Action
Informational
Executive Summary
Receive Senior Center Report provided by Recreation Area Manager Margaret Hamer.
Exhibits
1. Senior Center Department and Statistics Report
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Senior Center
REPORT
February 7, 2019
GENERAL
Facility and Computer Lab Update
The Senior Center has been restored from the flooding with new flooring and wall repairs. The Carlsbad
IT team is working with a contractor to install the necessary networking equipment to connect
computers. Once done, the desktop group will install PC’s and monitor arms in the new Computer Lab.
Ideally, the Computer Lab should be reopened in the new location at the end of February, early March.
Senior Center Upgrades
▪ Former computer lab being repurposed as an Activity Room to host classes, programs, and
currently the AARP Free Tax Preparation Services. These services will be available on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the tax season.
▪ New room and directional signs to be upgraded throughout the center.
▪ Fitness Center equipment assessment with a member meeting and survey to determine how to
best meet the health services of members.
Marketing
▪ Starting in March, the new Seaside Insider Senior Newsletter will expand to include the monthly
menu while providing more space and the ability to add a section, the “Senior Commission
Corner” which will include announcements, highlights and invitations. The meeting move to city
hall is an example of the perfect announcement and invitation for seniors to attend. Monthly
health highlights, instructor spotlights, staff profiles, transportation and home meal delivery
information will all be included to enhance communication with the senior community.
▪ Staff have been trained on the online Canva design program to create Carlsbad branded
materials for display and promotions of Senior programs and events.
▪ New photography is being captured of current activities and a videographer will also be
scheduled to highlight the Senior Prom and a variety of senior programs and events to create an
informational video about the center for online and center display.
Transportation
The Senior Center buses are scheduled for replacement with the smaller bus being purchased this fiscal
year and the larger bus after July 1, 2019. Transportation is a vital service and highly utilized for visits to
the center, weekly shopping, and medical appointments. Drivers are caring, kind, and supportive of
their passengers.
Technology
Tech Talk with Teens wrapped up in January enhancing smart phone and ipad skills for Seniors to build
on. February continues with more technology classes to include digital photo, iPad, and scanning
classes to include Photoshop Elements, Scanning Photos, Cloud Storage, and Managing Your
Passwords. Volunteer instructor Mike McMahon is a valued resource and his technology classes
attracted 175 students last month alone.
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Senior Center hosts HomeShare Program
HomeShare is a roommate matching service that has been supporting San Diego seniors for over 25
years. HomeShare connects individuals who want to share their homes with those looking for
alternative housing options. Carlsbad Senior Center is excited to host and offer this free program on
Mondays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. – noon. For more information:
:http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/housing/programs/homeshare.asp
New Senior Classes at Pine
Due to the Senior Center space limitations during primetime hours, classes will be expanding across the
way to the Pine Avenue Community Center. Introduction to drawing and technology classes will be
held in the Pine Activity Room when available.
Upcoming Events
• Thursday, February 14, Love YOUR Heart free blood pressure screening event at the Senior
Center. Love Your Heart is an annual, county-wide event that provides free blood pressure
screenings with the goal to activate people to “know their numbers” and take charge of their
own heart health. Last year there were 36,000 blood pressure screenings. In collaboration with
Live Well San Diego the center will host a nurse to
• Thursday, February 14, Romance with Books event in the dining hall. The “Romance with
Books” event on Valentine’s Day will celebrate the joy of romance novels and promote reading
to stimulate the brain. The Carlsbad Library “Books To Go” mobile library bicycle will attend
with a variety of books selections for customers to enjoy.
• Thursday, March 7, 1 – 3 p.m. the Senior Prom returns with a 50’s “Greased Lightning” theme
for a spinning afternoon with Seniors and Sage Creek High School students. Valerie Nguyen is
the event planner and has original ideas such as showcasing fifties prom photos and more.
• Wednesday, March 13, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Intergenerational Council San Diego North County bi-
monthly meeting will be hosted in Carlsbad at the Pine Avenue Community Center.
Intergenerational programming success stories and ideas will be shared and showcased.
January Programs (attendance)
• Amazon’s Alexa Products…………………………………..……..58
• American Sign Language Introduction………………………10
• American Politics Discussion………………………….…………11
• Introduction to The Five Essentials of Aging in Place…53
• Google Photos………………………… ……………………………….70
• GoPro Action Cameras……………………………………………….28
• Video Editing Intro…………….……………………………………...19
• Movie – The Founder…………………………………………………38
• Morningstar Investment Lectures………………………………65
• Carlsbad Newcomers…………………………………………………65
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STATISTICAL REPORT
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Congregate Meals
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Home Meal Deliveries
2016 2017 2018
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4715206024964395154164994024463705354103744704004995233594413613822912973402983813664823573824623614503933770
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Transportation
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