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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.1 DRAFT 11-04-2010 SCAC Minutes ~u;„- -Ma Q.4'~L~~~~ a:=r~ yr ~*~y7~l A Azxe1~~`~!~ ~ p m . ~ a~ Call to Order Chairperson Baron called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Roll Call: Committee Members: Mariy Bazon, Diane Bonetti, and Delilah Vanderpool. Absent: Eddie Jo Mack and Tim Pedersen. Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Present: Rich Guarienti Staff Present: Paul McCreary; Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services Department; Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator Oral Communications - None Public Comments - None Annroval o(the Minutes -None Written Communication - None Unfinished Business - None New Business "Coffee with the Advisory Committee" On November 4, the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee hosted a special meeting to informally gather input from customers about the programs and services at the Senior Center. There were 22 seniors in attendance in addition to the Advisory Committee Members. Staff gave a brief sununary of the activities and the special events offered at the Dublin Senior Center. A copy of the goals and mission of the Senior Center Advisory Committee were also made available. The group was split up into three groups; each group was led by one of the three Advisory Committee Members present. Each discussed a series of questions to gather information and stimulate conversation. The groups were given approximately 45 minutes to answer the questions. Staff recorded the response and the ideas that evolved. The following are responses were shared by the groups. 1) What do you value most about the Dublin Senior Center? Please explain those exceptional moments and existing programs and services which give energy to the Senior Center and best serve the needs of patrons. a) Front doors open automatically b) Greeters at the front desk; their smile/attitude positive (2) c) Well maintained, State of the art community center d) Warm and friendly atmosphere and greetings CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 79 2010 PAGE 2 oF 3 e) Variety of classes (2) fl Special Luncheons (2) g) Health Fair h) Making scarves/blankets for Vets for the holidays i) The staff reaches out to the community j) Activities to stimulate such as exercise and Line Dance k) Staff and volunteer friendliness 1) The Dublin Senior Center is seen as a"second home" (2) m) Friendships developed n) Outside resident use of the Dublin Senior Center is a key to success o) Annual Senior Center Report to Commission and City Council p) Anna and staff 2) Is there something you would like to learn? a) Beginning drawing b) Gentle exercise - w/limited mobility c) Video exercise monitored w/support person d) Cooking Classes - Nutrition (2) i) How to shop for food ii) Healthy eating e) Dublin and Loca1 History i) Learn about your town/neazby locations visiting historical museums and sites in the Tri- Valley using volunteer carpooling. f) Computer training g) Medicare info - to save h) Financial planning for seniors i) Independent living skills j) Learn how to get best use of cable service k) Travel experiences - Cultural Luncheons are missed 1) Dealing with loss and grief 3) Imagine it is five years from now and the Senior Center is even better than it is today. What would be different? a) Better transportation to the Senior Center by Wheels (2) b) Attracting more seniors who haven't been here c) Personally inviting people to the Senior Center d) Trips and tours return - reinstate van trips e) Reinstate the Las Positas exercise classes f) Fresh lunches again g) Outreach to the homebound h) Bigger senior center with more programs (2) i) More Involvement w/youth (3) CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 79 2010 PAGE 3 oF 3 j) Skype is used to broadcast events, classes, and programs, or to keep in touch with homebound seniors k) International programs 1) Talent exchange to help each other with projects m) Reinstate the outdoor summer concerts n) Translator to help w/non-English Persons o) More information and help with health care programs and Medicare info p) Drop-in yoga q) Casual walks (Trail Trekkers) for lunch and excursions around Senior Center and downtown r) Golf outings s) Train Ride t) Saturday breakfasts u) Tutoring program for students 4) What small change at the Senior Center might make a big difference? a) More advertising & communication b) Newspaper (non-computer communications) as this is mostly used by older adults c) Specialty: Sell crafts for profit - foundation sponsored d) Involve baby boomers e) Reinstate van trips f) Reinstate outdoor concerts g) Find other revenue to offer more programs. h) Translator to help with non-English speaking person i) Health Service Care - Medicare info Adiournment Being no fiirther business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Anna Hudson Recreation Coordinator APPROVED: Martin Baron Chairperson