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Home My WebLink About7.2 2014 Fall Quarterly Rpt G��OF I�U��2' �i� a� ��1 AGENDA STATEMENT t��c'(�'��f,/i SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE ��'�LI",`��/f MEETING DATE: February 5, 2015 FO�- SUBJECT: 2014 Fall Quarterly Report Report Prepared by Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator ATTACHMENT: 2014 Fall Attendance Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive report FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: SENIOR CENTER The Dublin Senior Center offers activities and events that promote healthy living for seniors, and the opportunity to build new friendships through recreation. The following is a summary of the 2014 fall quarter. A detailed attendance report can be found in Attachment 1. Senior Center Attendance Comparison � . . .- � � � � � � � Drop-In 2,729 2,501 2,542 2,523 2,400 Programs&Activities 12,526 11,369 10,668 10,543 10,555 Total 15,255 13,870 13,210 13,066 12,955 Avg. Daily Attendance 254 227 213 214 216 (60 daysJ (61 days) (62 days) (61 days) (60 days) Total Volunteer Hours 3,675 4,250 4,304 4,146 3,419 The Senior Center experienced a 9% increase in Programs and Activities attendance and 10% increase in total Senior Center attendance. The total volunteer hours decreased 14%. The decrease is attributed to several key volunteers no longer working longer hours and also that many of the Open Heart Kitchen volunteers who work as a lunch program assistant no longer are documenting hours with the Senior Center. New classes and activities were offered this quarter including Healing Yoga plus a Yoga workshop, Hawaiian music, hula dancing, Draw Now Paint Later and an additional Ballroom dance class. COPIES TO: ITEM N0.:7.2 G:\COMMISSIONS&COMMITTEES\SRADVCMTE\Statements\2015\2-5-15 SCAC Statement 7.2 Fall Quarterly Report.doc September • A new Wednesday afternoon Draw Now...Paint Later class began. • AZumba Gold class began with a free demo which drew 13 students. • A van trip to Columbia State Park had ten participants who enjoyed the Fall Fest event. October • The Annual Senior Information & Resource Fair was held on October 4. Forty-seven vendors and 300 patrons attended the event. The Senior Center received one $500 sponsor from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and the lunch sponsor was BJ's Restaurant. • Thirty-four seniors enjoyed the Halloween special luncheon with food by Miraglia Catering. • A dementia care workshop offered by Comfort Keepers was attended by 20 participants. • A two-day Yoga of Breath & Meditation workshop was attended by eight participants. • A van trip to Golden Gate Fields had nine participants who enjoyed a day at the races. November • Hometown Heroes, an annual Veterans Day event, honored veterans of today and past. The event included a welcome by Vice Mayor Biddle, recognition of veterans by branch of service by Garrison Commander Gerdes of Camp Parks, and a concert by the Wells Middle School Jazz Band. In addition, 80 photos of veterans were displayed. BJ's Restaurant, Holiday Inn and Parkview Assisted Living and Memory Care donated refreshments for the reception held after the concert. Over 300 items were donated to Operation SAM (serving all military). The attendance was approximately 150 for this event. • Fifty seniors enjoyed the Veterans Appreciation special luncheon with food by Checkers Catering and entertainment by the Wells Middle School Jazz Band. • Twenty eight students from Tai Chi classes gathered in uniform to practice moves learned over the year. • The daily lunch program served turkey meals to 41 patrons in celebration of Thanksgiving on November 26. • The Senior Center Foundation held an annual Holiday Craft Boutique featuring the crafts of 81 vendors and attracted approximately 650 attendees. Testimonials September "September is Senior Center Month Essay' excerpt: "The Dublin Senior Centershould be a gold standard model for all America's Senior Centers... It is a place where all cultures are truly welcome, and seniors are respected,feel loved and appreciated for their wisdom."Tiffany A., Dublin "September is Senior Center Month Essay" from students of the ELSE class: "We learn English at the Dublin Senior Center every Friday. Ramona, our teacher, teach us "Everyday life skills in English." This is a wonderful class that helps us acclimatize to life in America better. When we moved to senior housing, our life became independent. Everything in life we need to face, we have learned how to do and feel it(is becomingJ easier to do than before." Ruidi and Darong, Dublin October Patron from the Senior Info Fair: Thank you for having this event on Saturday and for the diversity of vendors. 1 gained a lot of information and health checks. Becky F., Dublin Patron from the Senior Info Fair: It was helpful to have vendors that provided senior services, such as Assisted Living and Visiting Angels. It was a great event for seniors and their caregivers. Christine M., Dublin November Lunch Program Evaluation: "l like the good food and great people to eat lunch with. (Volunteers) Eddie Jo and Carol are good checking us in. Best place to eat at! "Fred M. Ping Pong Program Evaluation: "1 like playing ping pong at the Dublin Senior Center because the facility is good, the staff is courteous and provides me with a chance to spend some healthful time with friends." Timothy Y., Danville Senior Center Evaluation: "1 came to an AARP Mature Driving class and found this Center to be a wonderful place. Everyone who works here is wonderful. Everyone who comes here is wonderful. 1 really love coming here." Carol C., Castro Valley RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Senior Center Advisory Committee receive the report. SENIOR CENTER ATTENDANCE REPORT: FALL 2014 Activities Sept Oct Nov 2014 2013 %change AARP Mature Driving - 12 - 12 13 -8%a Advisory Committee 6 5 6 17 15 13% American Mah Jong 66 73 60 199 139 43%a Art (Sat) 39 18 27 84 33 155% Art Studio (Art for All Media) 28 20 9 57 51 12% Balance and Agility 68 80 80 228 152 50% Balloon Twisters - 6 - 6 3 100% Ballroom Dance (Afternoon) 60 40 39 139 121 15% Ballroom Dance (Drop In) - - - - 84 NA Ballroom Dance (Evening) 44 44 22 110 - NA Bingo 235 296 190 721 722 0% Blankets for Vets 43 50 22 115 122 -6% Bridge 285 309 221 815 854 -5/a Building Tour 22 21 18 61 59 3% Bunco 32 27 17 76 87 -13% Computer 1-on-1 18 10 12 40 89 -55% Computer (Drop In) 71 79 67 217 214 1% Diabetes 5 3 5 13 23 -43% Draw Now Paint Later 35 36 17 88 NA NA ELSE (formerly ESL) 28 64 45 137 159 -14% English 101 12 16 18 46 NA NA Fit Over 50 48 60 60 168 48 250% Food Distribution 398 480 372 1250 1265 -1% Foundation Meeting 10 13 10 33 39 -15% Hawaiian Music 21 21 21 63 - NA Health Screening 10 - - 10 10 0%a HICAP 3 3 3 9 10 -10% Holiday Boutique - - 550 550 600 -8/0 Hula 39 30 30 99 - NA Line Dance 862 774 604 2240 2058 9% Lunch 371 462 343 1176 720 63%a Luncheon (Special) - 34 50 84 81 4% Mah Jong Chinese 60 52 14 126 109 16% NIA 32 20 9 61 56 9% Path Wanderers 48 61 41 150 136 10% Piano 16 10 20 46 31 48% Pilates 14 60 85 159 160 -1% Ping Pong 140 174 99 413 556 -26% Pinochle - - - - 48 NA Quilting/Needle Arts 29 21 17 67 73 -8/0 Reading Group 8 8 9 25 26 -4% Scrapbooking - - - - 25 NA Sign Language 24 40 4 68 42 62% Sing Along - - - - 146 NA Tai Chi Chih - - - - 37 NA Tai Chi Chuan (weekday) 174 204 194 572 207 176% Trail Trekkers 123 137 140 400 196 104% Trips and Tours 10 20 30 71 -58% Ukulele 36 51 32 119 157 -24% Ukulele Jam Session 86 42 47 175 110 59% Senior Resource Fair - - 300 300 425 -29% Smart Eats - - - - 59 NA Watercolor 152 190 114 456 432 6% Wheels Travel Training - - 1 1 3 -67% Writing for Comp/Polish your 54 54 54 162 160 Writing 1� Workshops - 36 - 36 11 227/0 Yoga -Gentle - - - - 87 NA Yoga - Healing 8 4 4 16 - NA Zumba 47 51 21 119 58 105% Sp Event: Hometown Heroes - - 150 150 150 0% Sp Event: Ice Cream Social 12 - - 12 - NA Sp Event: Recycling - - - - 40 NA Subtotal 3,932 4,321 4,273 12,526 11,369 10%