HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-04; Senior Commission; ; DEPARTMENT REPORT
Meeting Date: March 04, 2021
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 Statistics Report
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Senior Center
REPORT
March 4, 2021
GENERAL
Age-Friendly Carlsbad
The initiative continues into 2021. A transportation enhancement is also under review. Online tools are
still open for review and input here: www.carlsbadca.gov/agefriendlycarlsbad
Health and Wellness
Ask the Orthopedic Surgeon
Retired orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joel Heiser volunteers to provide customers a free 15-minute Zoom to provide
consultation and advice.
“24K” Zumba Gold with Saleemah
Every Friday Saleemah leads the cha-cha, merengue, salsa and swing to get customers moving their feet,
clapping their hands and having fun, so much fun that they forget they’re exercising! The “seated” version which
was added on Mondays for customers who have limited movement and balance will continue in March.
Take an Honest Inventory of Yourself
Presenter Michele Downey, RN, MAC, LMFT provided a guided look at exploring the inventory concept.
Michele finds this to be one of the most useful tools she can give clients and adds that this is different
than finding fault or blame.
Education
Morningstar Investment Education Lectures
Morningstar guidance is available for free from the City of Carlsbad Libraries’ online database.
Cardholders are not required to be Carlsbad residents. Instructor Shelley Murasko does a monthly
examination of Morningstar’s changing information to guide investors.
• Feb. 8: Mutual Fund Investing Basics
• Feb. 22: Top Articles & Special Investing Topics
UCSD Osher Lifelong Learning
Weekly lectures from the UCSD Osher database are zoomed in for viewing and stimulating discussions
after the lecture. Customers from ages 51 – 88 enjoy these lectures and reviews.
• Feb. 3: Changes in Sleep with Age: Causes, Consequences and Remedies
• Feb. 10: Reach for the Stars: Opera Stars I Have Known
• Feb. 17: Reach for the Stars: Opera Greats of the Past
• Feb. 24: Osteoarthritis: Future Directions
Virtual Culinary Lab
The virtual “Lunch at the Culinary Lab” continues with great success. February registration increased
from 40 to 59, 19 additional students who zoomed in weekly with chef Kyle who shares his magical
recipes and culinary tips for delicious food! Recipe theme included:
• Feb 4: Chinese Cuisine
• Feb. 11: Sweets & Treats
• Feb. 18: Mardi Gras
• Feb. 25: Italian Cuisine
Technology
Carlsbad Tech Users Group
CTUG included 20 tech users on the virtual zoom platform to discuss all things technical that are interesting from
computers to smart homes. In addition to hardware, they discuss applications, security, streaming options,
cutting the cable, social media and all software issues.
Digital Photo & Tech Classes
• Feb. 17: Understanding Cloud Storage & Backup Class provided an overview of cloud-based
storage solutions (e.g. iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive). Instructor, Mike McMahon also
discussed cloud-based backup services (e.g. Carbonite). 77 students attended this class.
• Feb. 24: Free Photo Editing in Windows 10 highlighted the photo editor available in the software
at no additional cost. Instructor Mike McMahon explained how to take full advantage of the
Windows 10 Photos app. The Photos App can handle the most common photo editing functions
(e.g. cropping, exposure adjustment, adding creative filters).
Teens Teach Tech
Pacific Ridge High School students returned virtually to provide guidance on all tech needs. February sessions
included tech tips, tricks and know-hows and twelve new customers joined for the group.
Social Inclusion
Heart Healthy Produce Distribution
On Friday, February 12, the Senior Center partnered with the Carlsbad Strawberry Company to provide
healthy vegetables and fruit to extend nutrition over the President’s Day holiday. Healthy recipes were
included along with the produce box.
Bingo
Virtual bingo is hosted every Tuesdays at 1 p.m. with the Carlsbad crew to keep customers’ gaming
skills sharp while visiting with friends on the virtual platform.
Music Mondays
“Music Mondays” continues as a to fill the void of live entertainment that customers are missing from
the dining room. On select Mondays a musician zooms in with meal customers and whoever else wants
to join in for live chat and entertainment.
Upcoming Events
• AARP curbside Tax-Aid Assistance starting on March 2, 2021.
• National Nutritional Month – topics will be shared on Culinary Lab Classes and meal customers.
• Fun Fridays – weekly themes to share the TGIF spirit with customers curbside
o March 5: Derby Hat Day (communications will be filming service this day)
o March 12: St. Patty’s Day Apparel
o March 19: Mystery Quiz Day
o March 26: Wear Stripes Day
• Music Mondays is a virtual concert with live performers to lift Carlsbad spirits.
o March 1: Chicago Tony and Dan
o March 15: Irish Music by Lou
o March 29: Fabulous Frank
Program Attendance during the closure
Over 1,500 new and returning customers logged in for virtual programs or participated in the meal
program that has served over to 45,000 meals to date.
STATISTICAL REPORT
• COVID-19 meals are included in the congregate meal category based on direction from San Diego County
AIS department. 28831430144223034773426243883455343337773515293335481809163716951801186017121834177216251756148216800100020003000400050006000 Congregate Meals
2021 2020 2019
• During the pandemic, transportation covers the customers who were previously bused to the center for
lunch who now have lunch delivered to their homes. This is defined by San Diego County AIS
Department. 4437376556117007346655655054774954335031014884939877956682723734643777707778020040060080010001200 Home Meals
2021 2020 2019
1434904302381582242361941701681681391674614044264384483953914324715614534760100200300400500600 Transportation
2021 2020 2019