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Home My WebLink About2022-03-03; Senior Commission; ; Senior Center Report Meeting Date: March 3, 2022 To: Senior Commission From: Margaret Hamer, Recreation Area Manager Staff Contact: Mike Pacheco, Recreation Services Manager 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 Statistic Report ` Senior Center REPORT March 3, 2022 GENERAL Goal 2: Support the Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan Senior Commission Work Plan Approved On January 6th the Senior Commission updated their annual work plan to support the Age-Friendly Action Plan which was approved by city council in December 2021. The work plan was presented to city council on February 8, with comments shared by Chair Rangus. The plan was approved unanimously by city council. Age-Friendly Regional Round Table On February 24 staff attended the San Diego Foundation’s Age-Friendly roundtable with fellow partners to include AARP and Circulate San Diego to review and discuss Age-Friendliness in the San Diego Region. The City of Carlsbad is the first city in the north county region to launch an action plan with cities in the south region to include the City of San Diego, Chula Vista, La Mesa and National City. The county is currently developing an action plan also. More information on this campaign can be found on the San Diego Foundation’s Age-Friendly Communities site. Goal 1 & 2: Older & Bolder Expo Age-Friendly Outreach City staff attended the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Older & Bolder Expo with invitations sent to Senior Commissioners with the goal of raising awareness on the action plan and how it impacts Carlsbad as well as city programs, activities and services available. The other objective was to implement work plan goal #1 and determine the needs of adults 50+ using a survey tool at the expo vendor booth were marketing materials and newsletters were also distributed. Goals 1, 3 & 4 Highlights: Collaborations beyond the Senior Center & increase social inclusion, enhance connectivity and minimize isolation. • Ongoing UCSD Osher Lifelong Learning program to include weekly lectures and class discussions on zoom • Chamber of Commerce Older & Bolder Expo outreach and community connections • Farmer’s Market Information Booth planned on March 9th for outreach, feedback and marketing • Carlsbad Cruisers Walking Club extended to Calavera Community Center & Park on Thursdays beginning in April • Flower Fields Excursion in March • Sculpture Garden Tour and Excursion in April • Plans with Carlsbad Cultural Arts to include tap dancing classes and performance at Schuman Theater from famous Hollywood choreographer in April Goal 4: Social Inclusion • These free programs offer inclusion and healthy social interaction: • Billiards, Bingo, Canasta, Carlsbad Newcomers Monthly Meeting, Carlsbad Tech Users Group, Ceramics, Chess Club, Community Garden Club, Duplicate Bridge, Hawaiian Dance, Line Dancing, Morningstar Investment Education, Needlecraft, Painting Club, Photo & Tech Classes, Ping Pong, Posture Alignment, Sewing & Quilting Club, Stamp Collectors, Writer’s Block, Writing Our Lives Group Health and Wellness Highlights Ask the Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Joel Heiser shifted from virtual consultations back to in person meetings at the senior Center. Dr. Heiser is retired from his North County orthopedic surgery practice of 33 years and he volunteers his time and talent to support older adults who have questions and concerns about their health. Carlsbad Cruisers The cruisers are adding a second day to the walk week and expanding to Calavera Community Center as the Calavera Cruisers. Restorative, Chair, Gentle and Yin Yoga Chair and gentle yoga were added to the yoga menu which add to the healthy yoga options for adults with different needs and preferences. Yoga targets and stimulates the dense connective tissue, promotes tissue strength, vitality, hydration, and resilience. Silver Paddles Pickleball Beginning & Intermediate Pickleball has taken Carlsbad by storm and Silver Paddles is the class to learn the game and ramp it up to the intermediate level. Classes prepare adults with skills needed to play this fun and social game. Intermediate classes ramp up the pace with high energy workouts that focuses on fast ball rallies and advanced strategies. A Pine Pickleball League is now in development to launch this spring. “24K” Zumba Gold with Saleemah Zumba is also expanding and needing to add a second day with attendance growing. Upcoming Events Farmer’s Market Information Booth, March 9, 2 p.m. on State Street • Additional outreach for community feedback • Marketing for both the Carlsbad Senior Center and Pine Avenue Community Center Concert in the Courtyard on March 14 • American Irish band Steelin’ Tin will perform Irish folk music Flower Fields Excursion offered on March 25 • Additional outreach for community feedback • Marketing for both the Carlsbad Senior Center and Pine Avenue Community Center New and returning classes to include: • Social Dance • Latin Dance • Teens Teach Tech • Silver Screen Matinee STATISTICAL REPORTS 12672883283834993075284228452147207218611796167514731430144223034773426243883455343337773515293335480100020003000400050006000 Congregate Meals 2022 2021 2020 6364434184444634164635925304634524344747376556117007346655655054774954335030100200300400500600700800 Home Meals 2022 2021 2020 • During the pandemic, transportation ended and customers who were previously bused to the center for lunch who now have lunch delivered to their homes are counted for transportation. This is defined by the County of San Diego. • Transportation is slowly returning but impacted due to lack of shuttle drivers and volunteers. Shuttle service offered on Wednesday only. 103143152184189180171147126120117103944904302381582242361941701681681391670100200300400500600 Transportation 2022 2021 2020 Senior Commission Department Report Margaret Hamer, Recreation Area Manager Parks & Recreation Department March 3, 2022 TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Carlsbad Senior Center Reopening •Work Plan Progress •Carlsbad Senior Center Updates •New and Returning Programs •Nutrition Program Update •Call for Volunteers Department Report Age-Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan Completed •Action plan approved by City Council on Dec. 3. •Partnership with AARP, the San Diego Foundation and Circulate San Diego. www www.carlsbadca.gov/agefriendlycarlsbad . Department Report New & Returning Programs Concerts in the Courtyard launched on Feb. 14th for Valentine’s Day and will continue the 2nd Monday of each Month Department Report Hybrid, In-Person & Virtual Classes Offered •Hybrid Tech Classes, Zumba and Investment Workshops •In-Person Pickleball, Yoga, Art, Dance & more. •Virtual: Osher, Writing Classes & more. •Over 3,000 customers visited the center in July. Department Report Carlsbad Chamber Older & Bolder Expo Goals 1 & 2: 1.Outreach and feedback from attendees 2.Age-Friendly presentation by David Graham and included on the survey. 1.Under 50% of respondents were aware of the Age-Friendly Action Plan Department Report Transportation •Shuttle Driver, Rosa Ramirez Department Report New Classes Continue •Art of Mediation •Social Dance •Fall Prevention Seminar Department Report Nutrition Program Update •Expanded Senior Nutrition Program will support extended services until June 2022. •Volunteer Home Meal Drivers still needed. 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