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SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
`O,IGj��ytip/ MEETING DATE:April 4,2013
SUBJECT: 2013 Winter Quarterly Report
Report Prepared by Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator
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I ATTACHMENTS: 1 Senior Center Winter 2013 Attendance Report
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RECOMMENDATION: Receive report
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
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DESCRIPTION: The Dublin Senior Center provides various recreational
opportunities for senior patrons to live a healthier lifestyle. The activities, classes, and events offered
contribute towards strengthening the participants' physical, cognitive and mental wellness.
This report summarizes the attendance during the winter quarter for the months of December 2012
through February 2013. The following is a comparison of attendance over the past five years.
Senior Center Winter Attendance Comparison (Dec 2012-Feb 2013)
Attendance . - 2013 2012 1 1 1 2009
Drop-In 2,296 2,240 1,960 1,060 972
Programs&Activities 9,054 9,526 9,465 10,255 8,861
Total Attendance 11,350 11,766 11,425 11,315 9,833
#of Days open (56 days) (56 days) (56 days) (59 days) (61 days)
Avg. Daily Attendance 201 205 204 192 182
Total Volunteer Hours 3,521 3,429 3,231 3,012 2,806
Attachment 1 is a detailed attendance report for the 2012-2013 winter quarter.
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Summary of the Winter Attendance Comparison
Although the volunteer hours increased by approximately 3% from last year, the Center's attendance
decreased this quarter. It should be noted that in September 2012, the Activity Fee for drop-in classes
increased by 25 cents from $1.25 to $1.50. Although the Dublin Senior Center drop-in activity fees
remain the lowest compared to other senior centers in the Tri Valley, the fee increase may have affected
participation levels. Staff is noticing a steady trend where new participants are starting to replace those
who have chosen to decrease or discontinue participation.
In comparing the winter quarter drop-in activity report from last year to this year, there was a drop in
attendance of 695 participants. Last year the revenue was $8,696 from 4,907 participants and this year
the revenue slightly increased to $8,889 from 4,212 participants. Due to lack of interest, the Foundation
had to cancel one Casino trip this quarter which accounts for 50 fewer participants. Staff believes that
seniors are more closely watching their discretionary spending due to the rising costs of items such as
gasoline, food and rent. As a result, seniors are choosing to participate in fewer activities than before.
Staff has noticed seniors being more selective in choosing which classes to participate in, thereby
registering for fewer activities.
December 2012 Highlights
Fifty-five participants celebrated the season at the special Holiday Luncheon with delicious food, good
friends and entertainment by the Zingers. The seniors also enjoyed a visit to the Presidio and the Disney
Family Museum in San Francisco.
The ballroom was filled with 128 dancers who enjoyed the big band music of Lady K and the Kings of
Swing at the Holiday DancEscape.
Thirteen participants learned how to make wreaths for the holidays with instructor Gale Gifford.
The Senior Center received a $2,000 donation from senior supporter, Pat Hughes.
January 2013 Highlights
Fifty-five participants rang in the New Year at the January special luncheon and were serenaded by
popular singer, Manuel Romero.
A new Chinese Calligraphy class was taught by volunteer Stephanie Chow; eight participants learned to
write. Chinese characters.
February 2013 Highlights
The February trip to Golden Gate Fields was sold out with 12 participants.
The California Telephone Access Program offered a free hearing assessment and phone giveaway for
eligible Californians. If deemed popular, this activity may be repeated quarterly.
The Gentle Yoga class returned on Monday evenings with eight students.
Fifty participants enjoyed a recorder performance by Valley Christian Church Fourth Graders during the
President's Day Luncheon.
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Over 60 volunteers from the Dublin Senior Center were invited to the City's Annual Volunteer Dessert
Banquet in February. Each volunteer contributed over 100 hours in 2012 for a total of 11,305 hours.
Patron Testimonials
Staff received two written commendations for the Senior Center during the winter quarter:
"I learned about the Dublin Senior Center at the Civic Center. I like you have so many wonderful classes
and people here are so friendly. The front door opens automatically and the staffs smiles to welcome all
the seniors. I am pleased you have computer classes."
DY Miao- Dublin
"After commuting for many years, I enjoy going on the van trips. It's nice to sit back, relax and see the
scenery which I wasn't able to do while I was driving."
George N., Dublin
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Senior Center Advisory Committee receive
the report.
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WINTER QUARTER 2012-2013 ATTENDANCE
SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES Dec Jan Feb 2013 2012 %change
AARP Mature Driving 0 18 0 18 16 13%
Advisory Committee 6 0 6 12 11 9%
American Mah Jong 33 63 47 143 180 -21%
Art for all Media 12 15 20 47 63 -25%
Art-Saturday Program 0 0 15 15 21 -29%
Balance,Strength,&Agility 45 68 78 191 102 87%
Ballroom Dance 0 40 36 76 39 100
Balloon Twisters 0 0 0 0 24 -100%
Bingo 165 287 212 664 596 11%
Blanket for Vets 22 40 34 96 151 -36%
Bridge 220 270 262 752 747 1%
Building Tours 0 20 7 27 27 0%
Bunco 12 42 25 79 87 -9%
Chinese Calligraphy 0 32 36 68 0 0%
Craft Making-Wreath Making 13 0 0 13 21 -38%
Computer 1-on-1 29 20 16 65 104 -38%
Computer Drop In 95 85 95 275 239 15%
Chair Yoga 27 0 24 51 60 -15%
Diabetes 4 25 33 62 57 9%
ESL 42 52 72 166 140 19%
Food distribution 271 1 344 324 939 1052 -11%
Foot Care 12 0 0 12 12 0
Foot Fitness 0 0 0 0 1 35 -100%
Foundation Meeting 14 14 14 42 1 39 8%
Foundation Casino 0 50 0 50 100 -50%
Health Screen 0 0 0 0 11 -100%
HICAP 3 3 0 6 6 0%
Laughter Yoga 0 0 0 0 22 -100%
Line Dance 451 771 714 1936 2144 -10%
Lunch(®.Thurs.) 163 239 266 668 655 2%
Luncheon 2nd &Specials 54 55 50 159 247 -36%
NIA 15 1 25 26 66 129 -49%
Path Wanderers 38 44 42 124 1 135 -8%
Piano 4 6 1 11 14 -21%
Pilates 0 33 36 69 121 -43%
Pinochle 11 12 20 43 78 -45%
Ping Pong 118 165 172 455 449 1%
Poker 0 0 0 0 49 -100%
Quilting 14 1 25 33 72 45 60%
Reading Group 0 8 7 15 1 12 25%
Sing Along(New) 28 43 44 115 105 10%
Tai Chi Chih 5 7 11 23 128 -82%
Traditional Tai Chi 33 64 52 149 91 64%
Trips and Tours 8 0 12 20 0 100%
Trail Trekkers 102 143 93 338 316 7%
Ukelele/Beginning-Sunshine
Strummers 28 47 53 128 0 100%
Ukulele/Jam-Melody Minstrels 22 31 38 91 144 -37%
Watercolor 0 148 139 1 287 264 9%
Watercolor Dropin Vs Workshop 39 3 9 51 49 4%
Writing for Comp/Polish Your Writing 38 57 38 133 150 -11%
Zumba-new 15 26 28 69 0 100%
DancEscape 128 1 0 0 128 108 19%
Workshops,cumulative 19 6 10 35 93 -62%
SubTotal 2,358 3,446 3,250 9,054 9,526 -5%
Drop In(41 per day) 615 880 7,60 2,296 2,240 2%
Total Attendance 2,973 4,326 4,010 11,350 11,766 -4%
#5 Days/wk 15 22 19 56 56 0%
Average Daily Attendance 198 197 211 202 205 -1%
Total Volunteer Attendance 1 960 1 1,298 1 1,263 3,521 1 3,429 1 3%
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