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Home My WebLink About10-03-2013 SCAC Minutes ` CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE CITY OF MINUTES of ocrosER�,203 UBZIN Call to Order Chairperson Mack called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Roll Call Committee Members(CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Faye Guarienti, Molly Ro, Eddie Jo Mack Absent: Ramona Krausnick Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison: Connie Mack Staff Present: Rich Jochner Recreation Supervisor; Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator; Diane Guenther, Office Assistant Oral Communicatlons-None Public Comments-None Approval of the Minutes CM ITO MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 MINUTES. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY CM BONETTI. THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER MEETING BYA VOTE OF 4-0-0 WITH CM KRAUSNICK ABSENT. Written Communication—None Unfinished Business-None New Business 7.1 2013 SUMMER QUARTERLY REPORT Staff reviewed the highlights of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Programs and activities were up 7%from a year ago and attendance was up 5%overall. Several new classes were offered during the summer quarter, which included: Chinese Mah Jong, Instructional American Mah Jong, Ballroom Dance, Fused Glass Jewelry and Scrapbooking. The activities that experienced the greatest increase in participation were: Bingo (an increase of 260 participants),ESL living Skills(an increase of 50 participants), Fit Over 50(an increase of 51 participants), Gentle Yoga (an increase of 81 participants), Chair Pilates (an increase of 73 participants), COPIES TO: Q\COMMISSIONS&COiviNIIT M E-S\SRADVC ivITE\i\,eiinutes\2013\Past\SCAC 100313.doe CI'T'Y Or DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY CONUMITTEE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3,2013 Page 2 of 3 Quilting/Needle Arts (an increase of 58 participants), Sing-along (an increase of 56 participants), Tai Chi Chuan (an increase of 140 participants), and Ukulele (an increase of 71 participants). Volunteer hours also saw an increase of 2%. CM Guarienti asked about the increase in attendance in the lunch program. Staff explained that Bingo attendance is up and more people are coming in for lunch prior to the start of Bingo. 7.2 2013 SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVICES LUNCH PROGRAM Staff informed the Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee Members that Spectrum Community Services is contracted by the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging and is a federally funded program. Spectrum provides meals for seniors at 30 Alameda County locations. The goal of the Lunch Program is to provide a healthy, balanced daily meal in a congregate setting. Staff presented the Committee Members with a copy of the September menu and the results of the 2013 survey. The survey revealed that most patrons thought the food was tasty and pleasing. Of those surveyed 100%would recommend the lunch program to others. CM Ito asked about the average lunch attendance on Wednesdays (also Bingo Day). Staff stated approximately 25 to 35 patrons sign up for lunch on Wednesdays, and eight to 12 patrons sign up for lunch on the other days. Staff also noted that a chef salad is a daily alternative to the hot meal and on days when soup in on the menu a hamburger or veggie burger is an option. CM Guarienti recommended offering meatless Monday, as opposed to having the optional salad. CM Guarienti stated the importance of helping people think about healthy alternatives to meat. CM Bonetti stated that this suggested recommendation might not be feasible since Spectrum provides lunch to 30 sites. Staff stated that they will mention this idea to Spectrum. Mr. Jochner asked the Committee Members if they would like to attend lunch as a group one day. The Committee Members deferred their decision to a future meeting when all of the Advisory Committee members are present. Staff stated it was suggested the Senior Center provide an alternate lunch on Bingo Day offering a choice of either the Spectrum meal or something from a local sandwich shop. CM Bonetti asked if the City would subsidize the lunch alternative if it was a much higher price. Staff stated they will look into this idea and report back to the Advisory Committee at a future meeting. CM Ito suggested placing short surveys on the lunch tables to get feedback on the meal served that day. Staff stated they would look into this idea and report back to the Advisory Committee at a future meeting. Staff suggested the idea of using a caterer for the special luncheons; this would also allow for the meal to reflect the theme of the entertainment. Ms. Connie Mack suggested contacting local businesses • I CITY OF DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COi IMITTEE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3,2013 Page 3 of 3 about either sponsoring or subsidizing these luncheons. Staff stated they would look into this idea and report back to the Advisory Committee at a future meeting. Other Business Ms. Hudson reviewed the components of the October.5 Information Fair and presented the promotional flyers to the Advisory Committee. Sponsors this year are Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Helping Hands Home Care, and Angels Golden Age Care.The event is free to the public, and vendors pay a registration fee to participate. Coffee and muffins will be available in addition to a light lunch sponsored by BJ's Restaurant. CM Bonetti provided the Dublin Senior Foundation report. Ed Osada, Foundation Member, instructor and leader of several activities at the Dublin Senior Center, will be moving out of the area. CM Bonetti stated he will be missed by the Foundation, and the Dublin Senior Center. The Holiday Craft Boutique event, scheduled for November 16, continues to receive interest from vendors wanting to participate. The space for vendors is at capacity with 63 vendors and 24 more on a waitlist. Commissioner Mack stated the September Parks and Community Services Commission meeting was cancelled. Adlournment—10:47 AM. Respectfully submitted, Diane Guent er Office Assistant Approved: Eddie Jo ck Chairperson