HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.1 Picnic in the Park Evaluation19 AGENDA STATEMENT
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: JULY 7, 201
SUBJECT: Picnic in the Park Evaluation
Report Prepared by Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide input on the event
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The Second Annual Picnic in the Park event was held on Friday,
June 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Emerald Glen Park.
The event was modeled after last year's event and met one of the Advisory Committee's strategic goals to
expand outreach to older adults in the community and promote the Senior Center. Those attending the
picnic were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun outdoor activities in a park setting,
while learning more about the activities offered at the Senior Center.
A bingo card/evaluation was distributed to the participants that listed the schedule of activities. The
evaluation card offered an incentive for participants to enter a free drawing. This year the park offered
two regulation size bocce ball courts. Additional outdoor games included horseshoes, hand golf, Frisbee
golf, shuffleboard, croquet, bean bag toss and a new game called Koop. In addition, non-stop
entertainment showcased local entertainers and featured class demonstrations by the Tai Chi instructor
and the intermediate Line Dance class. Fuddruckers catered the event and provided barbecued hamburgers
with all of the fixings, a cool salad, and lemonade.
Transportation to and from the Senior Center and the Groves was offered for free. A four person golf cart
was also rented to transport seniors to and from the parking lot.
The registration fee was $4 for those who pre-registered one-week prior to the event; and $7.00 for late
registrants. A total of 80 people registered for the event.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Senior Center Advisory Committee receive
the report and provide input on the event.
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