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DATE: January 7, 2016
T0: Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM: Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community ��'I t�� C./G�+�-'°'
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$UB�ECT: Review of Lounge Area Activities
By:��h Jochner, Recreation Supervi.ror :
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Senior Center Advisory Cominittee will discuss and consider the current activities taking place in the
Senior Center lounge area.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the Report and provide feedback.
DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Center lounge, an open area adjacent to the front entrance and open to Senior Center patrons,
accommodates a variery of activities and uses,including:
• Board and Card Games—played by both individual patrons and organized groups.
• Computers Use—allowed in 30 minute increments. No software is to be added or deleted.
Inappropriate content is not allowed to be viewed or created. Sound is not allowed unless a headset is
used.
• Food—allowed as long as patrons clean-up aEter themselves and keep the lounge area free from food
debris.
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• Jig-Saw Puzzles —only one puzzle may be worked on at a time and it is "communiry" use meaning all
may participate on the same puzzle. Puzzles may be saved if placed on a board.
• Lending Library—operated on the honor system. Books, DVD,magazines or videos may be
borro��ed for home use. Returns are to the Front Desk and donations are accepted.
• Personal Electronics—sound is not allowed unless a headset is used.
• Television—volume is to be kept off and closed-captioning used, except for special occasions
approved by Staf£
The lounge area is also used fox general socializing and as a meeting spot for some organized groups.
The lounge has become increasingly popular and use of the lounge has steadily increased ovex the years. As
such, the Senior Center Advisory Committee may wish to consider if any lounge area activities should be
encouraged, discouraged, relocated to other areas of the Senior Center, or discussed in the existing Senior
Center Code of Conduct Policy in order to ensure a to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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