HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-07; Senior Commission; ; 1119-2 DEPARTMENT REPORT
Meeting Date: November 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 COMMISSION
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Senior Center
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GENERAL
Age-Inclusive
Grandfriends Kindness Project
Offered by Kids for Peace, funded by the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation and hosted by the City of
Carlsbad at the Senior Center, the Grandfriends Kindness Project continues to unite seniors and youth
to share and express kindness together. October celebrated National Book Month with youth and
Seniors making bookmarks and sharing stories and donating books to the Kids for Peace Club.
November Grandfriends will create gratitude jars, write “Thank Yous” to Veterans, and learn to say,
"thank you" in new languages.
Monthly Dance Party with Free Social Dance Lesson
October offered a new evening dance in a new venue, the Pine Avenue Community Center gym. The
dance was after the social dance class and a free dance lesson is included with the price of the party.
Costumed dancers enjoyed the evening with winners in the categories of funniest costume, most
creative and spookiest. The next dance is scheduled for Thursday, November 21st 7-9 p.m. with a
Friendsgiving Theme.
Walking Wednesdays
Walking Wednesdays launched on October 9th and already has 14 walkers in the club. Walks have been
over 2 miles and have covered the Carlsbad Sea Wall to the Village. The goal is to motivate customers
to get moving while connecting and making new friends motivated to stay active. All ages and species
welcome, dogs and strollers and
Your Life, Your Story
On Wednesday October 30th Sage Creek High School students performed the life stories of six Carlsabd
seniors for a Verbatim Genius Project. The performance was powerful, poignant and impactful. All in
attendance, young and old, thoroughly savored the special show.
Intergenerational Ping Pong Tournament
On Friday, November 1st, seniors and teens collaborated to compete in a doubles ping pong
tournament. One ping pong loving senior was paired up with one of the L.I.T.E. program participants to
compete for a chance to win the 1st place title. Fun and laughter was had by all during this exhilarating
experience. Seniors were able to provide their wisdom and ping pong skills with the younger players,
while proving that ping-pong is a sport for all ages!
Health and Wellness
Healthy Living Series
• The ABC’s & Part D of Medicare 2020 - Educational workshop to help customers better understand
Medicare, plan options and how to sort through the confusing pieces and parts of Medicare.
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Customers learned the changes coming in 2020 to ensure they are on the right plan to get the most
benefit for your Medicare dollar
• Aging in Place: Hoarding Disorder – Characteristics and Treatment – Party of the monthly
successful aging in place series, which offers insights from professionals who share their expertise
concerning specific aspects of how to age in place successfully.
• Dealing with Difficult People – Workshop identified tactics difficult people use to manipulate,
intimidate or gain control. Assisted with how to deal with these tactics in clear, easy to understand
strategies.
Education
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego
Carlsbad Senior Center is now hosting courses from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San
Diego. With topics such as medicine, law, international relations, and arts there are classes for every
interest. The September, October and November classes have been art focused.
Collaborations
The Senior Center is collaborating with the Library and Cultural Arts Department to continue promote
programs and shared resources for Active Adults 50+ which included information at the Dove Library
“Life Your Best Life” series. November will be focused on Cole Library.
Technology
Digital Photo and Tech Classes taught by Mike McMahon
• Photos Made Easy
• Photo Gift Ideas
• Getting Great Photos
• Google Photos – Tips and Q&A
Upcoming Events
• Thursday, November 7, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Senior Center Dining Room: Grandfriends Kindness
Project, “What’s Your Story”. The first of a monthly series program for youth and seniors to
collaborate on kindness projects throughout the school year.
• Thursday, November 7, 10:30 – 1 p.m. Senior Center Auditorium: Visiting artist from
Alaska, Ken Waldman’s presentation and performance is like taking a cruise to Alaska without having to
leave Carlsbad!
• Friday, Novembr 8, 12 p.m. Viper Marine Squadron will be joining the dining hall lunch in
recognition of Veteran’s Day.
• Thursday, November 21, 7-9 p.m, Pine Avenue Community Center: Friendsgiving Dance Party. After
the success of the Monster Bash in October, another evening dance will be added to the event
options for active adults as an addition to the social dance class.
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Program Attendance: October
• ABC’s & Part D of Medicare 2020…….….19
• Aging In Place, Hoarding Disorder……….24
• Carlsbad Newcomers ……….…………..…....61
• Monthly Dance Party…………………………..75
• Get to Know Your Android…………………..18
• Getting Great Photos…………………..………28
• Google Photos – Tips and Q&A…………….31
• Grandfriends Kindness Project…………….33
• Ken Walderman Presentation………………33
• Movie – Wind River……………………………..29
• Morning Star Investments…………………...32
• Osher Lifelong Learning…………….……….…17
• Photos Made Easy………………………………..37
• Verbatim Theater…………………………………50
STATISTICAL REPORT
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Congregate Meals
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Home Meal Deliveries
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Transportation
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