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SUBJECT: 2015 Spring Quarteriy Report
Report Prepared by Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator
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DESCRIPTION:
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 2015 spring
quarter.
Senior Center Spring Attendance Comparison (March - May)
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Drop-In 2,358 2,624 2,600 2,520 1,950
Pro�rams & Activities 11,947 11,465 11,053 10,642 10,798
Total Attendance 14,305 14,089 13,653 13,162 12,748
65 days 64 days 65 days 63 days 65 days
Avg. Daity Attendance 220 210 210 209 196
Total Volunteer Hours 3,712 3,772 4,161 3,885 3,585
The Senior Center experienced a 4°/o increase in Programs and Activities attendance, and 2°/o increase in
total Senior Center daily attendance.
Summary of the Spring Attendance Comparison
The classes showing significant increases in attendance were Tai Chi Chuan and Ballroom Dance (both
afternoon and drop-in socials), with over 100% increases.
The daily lunch program also saw a steady increase in attendance, with 440 more participants compared
to last spring.
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March
• The St. Patrick's Day Luncheon was weli received by 27 seniors, with food by PBS Catering and a
performance by Wells Middle School Jazz Band.
• The monthly ballroom dance social, with DJ Geri Foley, drew 51 dancers in attendance.
April
• The City's Executive Team and other city staff served a delicious meal to 87 volunteers who were
recognized at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Lawrence DeSeguirant provided the
entertainment with the vocal stylings of Sinatra. This year's theme, Dublin: The American
Backyard utilized to represent the belief that the Senior Center volunteers are part of an
extended and blended Dublin family. Over 13,000 volunteer hours were documented in 2014.
• The San Francisco van trip sold out. Fourteen seniors visited the Cable Car Museum, Coit Tower
and North Beach.
• The monthly ballroom dance social was attended by 46 dancers.
May
• At the Mother's Day Luncheon, 27 seniors were serenaded by baritone singer, Jack Pollard. Food
was provided by Absolute Celebrations.
• The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or
SNAP, offered a presentation and enroliment event at the Dubiin Senior Center as part of
CalFresh Awareness Month in May.
• Dr. Michael Duong, a local optometrist, provided information on complications of the aging eye,
including: Presbyopia, Floaters, Cataract, Dry Eye, Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration.
Testimonials
"I am thoroughly enjoying the American Sign Language Class offered by the Dublin Senior Center. One of
the main reasons is that I like the teacher very much, Sheila Holmes. She promotes an environment that
supports and encourages the use of ASL. She explains the specific rules of behavior and the traditions in
deaf culture and communication. The classmates are dedicated and very enjoyable. I am so glad that I
decided to take this class. "Louise G., Livermore
"I liked everything about the San Francisco trip"... to the Cable Car Museum and Coit Tower. "I had a
great time. I liked that we went to more than one place!! We had a great itinerary. We didn't just get
dropped off in one place. Howard is the best!!! Excellent people skills. This was my best trip with the
Dublin Senior Center!! Timing was good. No rushing and able to relax for lunch," Donna H., Dublin
"I received answers to a lot of questions about eye diseases." Mary V., Dublin