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Home My WebLink About2021-04-01; Senior Commission; ; DEPARTMENT REPORT Meeting Date: April 01, 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 28 of 32 ` Senior Center REPORT April 1, 2021 GENERAL Age-Friendly Carlsbad The Carlsbad Age-Friendly DRAFT Mid-Project Report was completed and reviewed in the third Age- Friendly Workshop on Thursday, March 25 with 43 attendees to further input. The report can be found online on the Age-Friendly website here: www.carlsbadca.gov/agefriendlycarlsbad. Health and Wellness “24K” Zumba Gold and Zumba Seated with Saleemah Every Monday and Friday Saleemah leads the cha-cha, merengue, salsa and swing to get customers moving their feet or from their seat, 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. Ask the Orthopedic Surgeon Retired orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joel Heiser volunteers to provide customers a free 15-minute Zoom to provide consultation and advice. Nutrition and Brain Health: Successful Aging in Place Nutrition and brain health statistics indicate that one in 3 adults over age 65 will develop some form of dementia as they age. On Thursday, March 11, participants learned how nutrition and brain health are related and discovered lifestyle and food choices that can minimize cognitive decline as we age. Participants learned how and why nutrition impacts health, wellness and cognition. Education AARP Tax-Aide – Curbside AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers provided free tax assistance and preparation, including new low- contact for taxpayers concerned about the spread of COVID. Tax-Aide volunteers provide taxpayers in communities nationwide with free tax preparation and filing services. Volunteers are trained and IRS- certified every year to ensure they understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code. 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. • March 22: Mutual Fund Investing Basics • March 29: 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. 29 of 32 {city of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation • March 3: The Emperor and the Spy: The Secret Alliance to prevent WWII • March 10: Great 20th Century Patrons of the Arts and their Artists (Part 1) • March 17: Great 20th Century Patrons of the Arts and their Artists (Part 2) • March 24: An Insider’s View of Watergate • March 31: Transporting Actors and Audiences around the world accent by accent 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: • March 4: Jamaican Cuisine • March 11: Indian Cuisine • March 18: Vegan Eats – Part 3! • March 25: Peruvian Dishes Technology Carlsbad Tech Users Group CTUG included 29 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. City of Carlsbad Chief Innovation Officer David Graham was a guest speaker to talk all things tech in the city. Digital Photo & Tech Classes • March 17: Smart Phone Video Tips. Mike McMahon instructed how to use a smart phone to capture quick and easy video clips. • March 24: Free Video Editing in Windows 10 highlighted the video editor available in the software at no additional cost. Social Inclusion 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. Intergeneration Tea Party On Thursday, March 25, the Senior Center hosted a virtual tea party for all ages to share the joy of drinking tea with all the traditions, trivia and history around this beverage favorite. Music Mondays “Music Mondays” continues 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 • National Garden Month Virtual Workshops o April 22, 9:30 a.m.: Senior Vegetable Garden Virtual Tour o April 28, 10 a.m.: What Should I Plant in My Garden? • Earth Month and Earth Week Virtual Workshops o April 10, 10 a.m.: 10 Ways to Live a Sustainable Life 30 of 32 o April 17, 10 a.m.: Composting Workshop o April 19, 12 p.m.: Climate Action Plan Division o April 20:, 12 p.m.: Watershed Protection Division o April 21, 12 p.m.: Habitat Management Division o April 22, 10 a.m.: Home Waste Reduction Demonstration Live o April 22, 12 p.m.: Sustainable Materials Management Division o April 24, 9 a.m.: Creek to Bay Cleanup • Fun Fridays – weekly themes to share the TGIF spirit with customers curbside o April 2: Wear Flowers o April 9: Wear Polka Dots o April 16: Mystery Quiz Day o April 23: Purple It Up! o April 30: Wear Your Baseball Cap • Music Mondays is a virtual concert with live performers to lift Carlsbad spirits. o April 5: Chicago Tony o April 12: Lou o April 19: Jennifer o April 26: Famous 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 50,000 meals to date. 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