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Home My WebLink About7.2 2011 Spring Quarterly ReportSUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: RECOMMENDATION: FINANCIAL STATEMENT: 2011 Spring Quarterly Report Attendance Report Receive Report None DESCRIPTION: Following is the summary of attendance, during the 2011 spring quarter which includes the months of March, April and May. Senior Center Spring Attendance Drop-in 1,950 1,170 1,152 1,120 990 Programs & Activities 10,798 11,935 10,948 10.633 10,195 Total Attendance 12,748 13,105 12,100 11,755 11,251 Avg. Daily Attendance 196 202 189 178 170 Total Volunteer Hours 3,585 3,653 3,181 3,052 2,890 Attachment 1 is a detailed attendance report which breaks down the attendance by activities. Spring 2011 was the first quarter in over six years that the Senior Center did not experience growth in attendance. The primary reasons for the decrease were the cancellation of the Las Positas Community College classes as well as the Trips and Tours. Staff has programmed a variety of new classes to fill the void. Although the attendance shows a slight decrease compared to last year, the revenue has increased. This increase is due to the fact that the most of the classes offered at the Senior Center now generate revenue. Classes offered by Las Positas Community College and Adult Schools in past years helped boost the attendance, however, these agencies or the students typically did not pay any fee to use the Senior Center. Staff is proud to have the volunteer instructors and greeters continue to help Staff promote the shared vision of "Creating rewarding friendships, intriguing activities and a lifestyle of possibilities!" At any given time, the Center and its lounge are filled with seniors "dropping in" or coming to "hang out" to watch television, or play a game or two with friends. Staff developed and added several new classes with the goal to increase interest, attendance and revenue. New classes included the blankets for veterans program, decorative plate making class, chair flexercise ITEM NO.: 7.2 G:\SRADVCMTE\Statements\2011\7-07-11 Item 7.2 Spring Quarter draft.doc** class, laughter yoga class, yoga chair class, a music/piano class, a beginning ukulele class, a new writing workshop, and Zumba for seniors. About Blankets for Vets The Blankets for Vets Program meets every Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. About 25 women from Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, San Leandro, El Cerrito and Antioch have contributed over 100 knitted or crocheted items. The group is proud to extend their appreciation to veterans for their service and sacrifices, and gratefully express this through contributions of their yarn creations. The program depends on private yarn donations. Occasionally, the participants supplement the yarn, using out-of-pocket money to finish their projects. About ten cohorts meet weekly to work on blankets, scarves, or hats. Working; toward a common cause, the participants have enjoyed and benefited from meeting at the Dublin Senior Center, which provides a comfortable atmosphere. This program has created a welcome setting for new patrons, as well as the opportunity to donate their handcrafted items to veterans. Some participants show their support by working independently at home and then sending their finished items to the Center. The group continues to donate items to agencies who serve veterans. The most recent donations crafted during late February thru May, 2011, consisted of 41 blankets, 14 scarves, and four hats. Testimonials Staff periodically receives emails, evaluations and letters from patrons, and volunteers. Following are some of the comments and evaluations shared: March 2011 (A note received): I love volunteering at the Dublin Senior Center. Everyone is so neat. The staff are always nice and make me feel welcome. Everybody is doing a great job. EN, Dublin April 2011 (emails received): What a wonderful luncheon! Thanks again for including us -I love my (volunteer) time with the Dublin Senior Center. Looking forward to seeing you next month. -7T Dublin Please continue the chair yoga class. Emily is a wonderful trainer. I like the workout. I feel refreshed and energized. Mary M., Dublin May 2011 (thank you notes): Dear Anna: A bucket of thanks, for sharing your kindred spirit. Being in an unfamiliar area and looking for the Valley Vista Senior Housing, I was feeling lost and confused. Again ton of thanks, E. S. Gentry, San Ramon I would like to extend my appreciation for your thoughtful and remarkable service to the community in the Tri-Valley. Your leadership is extremely valuable to the Center and the City of Dublin. The Dublin Senior Center provides a haven for the mind, body and spirit. The variety of classes, programs and spectacular events brighten and touch so many lives in our society. I am thankful to all the personnel at the Center, for the diligence, efficiency and the caring service they provide to everyone. B. L., San Ramon After a very lengthy hospitalization for Cancer where I lost 55 pounds and a great deal of muscle mass, I turned to the Dublin Senior Center for help. 1 was weak and unable to even bend without discomfort. My wife and I enrolled in the "Chair Yoga" class which was recommended by th'0 staff and later, as I got stronger, we enrolled in the regular "Beginning Yoga" program. I just wanted you to know how amazing the class and our instructor are. I have increased my fallibility and strength beyond anything I thought I would be capable of. What an amazing service my city has offered to its citizens. Good Job! -CB, Dublin SPECIAL MONTHLY REPORT Following is a summary of activities offered during the spring quarter: March Special Events The Senior Center held the annual St. Patrick Day Luncheon where 73 registered seniors enjoyed the lunch provided by Spectrum Community Services. This will be the first of many meals that Spectrum will prepare for the special luncheons. A DancEscape social dance with D.J. Colin Dickie attracted 89 dance enthusiasts. The Foundation offered a casino trip to Cache Creek. A new craft class, Decorative Plates class and Card Making class attracted 13 students. The Art Studio students displayed their paintings during this month. The Tri Valley Sports Group coordinated by the City's Sports Coordinator, offered a Ping Pong Tournament in which a dozen players participated. Shu Xun Ao at 81 years old was the named the winner. Mr. Ao attributes his good health and living to playing ping pong. April Special Events The Friendship Luncheon featured a performance by Steven Gary, attended by 42 seniors. The first Intergenerational Car Show was offered at Dublin's newest park, Fallon Sports Park, during the Easter weekend. The event was cosponsored by the Senior Center Advisory Committee and the Youth Advisory Committee. Over 40 cars were registered for this "Show and Shine" Car Show. It is estimated that 200 car enthusiasts attended. The Senior Center Foundation raised approximately $200 selling hotdogs, chips and a drink. The Youth Advisory Committee sold ice cream and made a profit of $80. Seniors enjoyed a Foundation sponsored trip to the Red Hawk Casino. A Memoir Writing Workshop was offered by the Tri Valley Writing Group attracting two people. The Friday Watercolor students showcased their artwork in the main lobby. Staff received many compliments about the artwork. The students were also invited to display their paintings at the Farmer's Market. The annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon was held on April 28 honoring over 150 volunteers for their dedicated service. The event was catered by A Tasteful Affair and Councilmember Kevin Hart presented and acknowledged the contributions of the Dublin Senior Center Volunteers. May Special Events A luncheon crowd of 72 seniors enjoyed a performance by Valley Christian Fifth Grade recorder and choir group at the Mother's Day Luncheon. The new Zumba instructor, Yvonne Zhang, offered a demonstration class. As a result, a New Zumba class registered 15 students during its first month. The new Chair Flexercise class created by Adam Aziz had 14 registered students. Two mini-workshops including an acupuncture workshop and a Grandparent/Grandchild writing workshop were offered this month. The Foundation offered a Casino trip to Thunder Valley. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Senior Center Advisory Committee receive the report. DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER SPRING 2011 ATTENDANCE REPORT MARCH APRIL MAY 2010 % DIFF. Line Dance 901 830 832 2,059 24% Food distribution 413 339 327 1,709 -37% Bridge 383 345 301 981 5% Lunch (& reg. Thurs.) 324 289 275 1,784 -50% Bingo 265 196 195 685 -4% Ping Pong 208 231 145 368 59% Trail Trekkers 136 93 121 238 47% Watercolor (2) 69 130 95 150 96% Traditional Tai Chi 87 71 113 0 100% Computer Drop In 86 63 45 219 -11% Luncheon 2nd & Specials 73 45 75 397 -51% American Mah Jong 59 60 47 211 -21% Zumba 32 46 79 0 100% Path Wanderers 55 39 49 117 22% Ukulele for Beginners 58 43 40 0 100% Writing for Comp/Polish Your Writing 54 42 43 94 48% Pilates 50 44 42 107 27% Foundation Casino 42 42 42 128 -2% Blankets for Vets 55 39 31 0 100% Volunteer Banquet 0 120 0 130 -8% Bunco 48 36 33 46 154% NIA 53 31 30 58 100% Poker 36 29 31 38 153% Art Studio 44 25 25 125 -25% Sing Along 36 32 24 99 100% DancEscape 89 0 0 238 -63% Volunteer Banquet 0 85 0 0 100% Building Tour 24 31 23 0 100°x6 Computer 1-on-1 30 23 21 34 118% Art - Saturday Program 30 25 17 0 100% Ukulele Jam Session 26 22 22 71 100% Quilting 21 23 20 95 -33% Tai Chi Chih 18 25 21 70 -9% Yoga-Chair 11 16 16 0 100% Foundation Meeting 14 14 14 42 0% Chair Flexercise NA NA 39 0 100% Pinochle 12 4 20 55 -35% Music- Piano 9 9 15 0 100% Games-Scrabble Wednesdays 8 4 11 28 100% AARP Mature Driving 0 13 8 24 -13% Advisory Committee 6 5 6 9 89% Reading Group 4 5 6 17 -12°x6 Diabetes 7 8 0 13 15% Craft-card Making/Plate Decorating 13 0 0 0 100% LIFE Workshop 3 0 6 10 -10% Laughter Yoga 1 3 4 0 300°x6 HICAP 1 2 1 7 -43% Writing Workshops 0 2 2 0 100% 50+ Fitness 0 0 0 875 -100% Latin Rhythms 0 0 0 198 100°x6 Trips and Tours 0 0 0 119 -100% Moving Body 0 0 0 84 -100% Landscape Art 0 0 0 72 -100% Flex 'n Stretch/Joint Relief 0 0 0 42 -100% Balance Your Balance 0 0 0 39 100°x6 Tattle Tales 0 0 0 27 -100% Mail Art 0 0 0 12 100% Health Screen 0 0 0 7 100% Memo Screening 0 0 0 4 -100% Subtotal 3,894 3,579 3,312 Enjo M 11,935 -10%