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MEETING DATE: February 2, 2006
SUBJECT: 2005 Fall Quarterly Report
Report Prepared by Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator
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ATTACHMENTS: Senior Center Attendance Report: Fall 2005
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The Dublin Senior Center provides diverse activities that strengthen
participants' physical, cognitive and mental wellness. This report summarizes the attendance during the
2005 fall quarter (September to November). The following is a comparison of attendance over the past
five years.
Senior Center Fall Attendance Comparison (Sept-Nov)
Attendance Type 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
Drop-In 1,830 452 443 443 365
Programs &Activities 7,244 6,153 6,182 6,678 5,367
Total Attendance 9.074 6,605 6,625 7,121 5,732
Avg. Daily Attendance 149 115 108 111 88
Total Volunteer Hours 2,592 1,912 2,121 2,096 1,541
A detailed attendance report is attached. In addition to the increase in attendance at programs and
activities, the daily drop-in attendance has significantly increased since opening the new facility. For
drop-in attendance, Staff estimated a conservative average of four people an hour, or an average of 30
people a day who "drop-in". These are either new patrons or visitors coming to register for various trips,
workshops and activities. Another reason for the increase is the opening of the new Wicklow Square
Apartments adjacent to the Senior Center. These residents enjoy visiting the lounge, watching the
television,using the computers and reading free issues of the Valley Times and the Tri Valley Herald.
SEPTEMBER
The September Luncheon, which was the first Special Luncheon offered at the new Senior Center, drew a
crowd of 45 people who enjoyed the western sounds of a four-piece band. The day trips in September
included a visit to the Santa Cruz Senior Follies, and Sonoma. The trip to the Cowgirl Creamery in Marin
was cancelled due to lack of interest.
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The Crossing Cultures luncheon in September was "Discover Greece" which drew a crowd of 50 people.
This event featured speaker, Dimitri Caraponos from Greek TV and food from Athens Restaurant. This
program was well received and proved to be very educational as well as entertaining.
The first Dinner Dance at the new Senior Center attracted 52 seniors who enjoyed dancing to the sounds
of Manny Gutierrez and his Quartet. A new contracted class in Intermediate Line Dancing was offered.
The Center helped to promote an Alameda County Heath Fair in Hayward which attracted 24 seniors.
The Area Agency on Aging provided bus transportation to and from the event. The Foundation offered
the last casino trip for the year. The annual Homeowners and Renters Assistance program was also
offered.
OCTOBER
The October Luncheon entitled "In Honor of our Veterans" drew a crowd of 81 people who enjoyed the
sounds of the "Singing Blue Star Moms", a women quartet that sang a variety of patriotic songs. A speech
was also given by Lt. Col Hensley from Camp Parks who recognized guests who had faithfully served in
the United States Armed Forces. The Trips and Tours in October included a visit to the Cliff House and
Legion of Honor (this was the fourth offering of this popular excursion), Fallon Theater in Calaveras
featuring the performance of"Honky Tonk Angels", and a trip to Fleet Week in San Francisco. A second
trip to Fleet Week was added by popular demand. Due to the cancellation of the trips to the Port of
Oakland and Placerville, Staff was able to add the repeat trips. The Crossing Cultures luncheon"Discover
Korea" drew a crowd of 44 people. This event featured speakers, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, who presented a
power point presentation about their country. All food preparation was done in-house with the help of
volunteers. The special workshops offered this month included Maximizing your Memory presented by
_ the Alzheimer Association and a Nutrition Workshop, "After the Big One— What will you eat?"presented
by Senior Support.
NOVEMBER
The November Thanksgiving Luncheon drew a crowd of 98 people who enjoyed the sounds of the"Wells
Middle School Jazz Band". The Trips and Tours in November included a trip to Santana Row in San Jose
and the performance of"White Christmas" at the Orpheum Theatre. The Crossing Cultures program was
not offered this month due to the holiday.
A special Salsa Dance Workshop was offered this month, which drew many new patrons to the Senior
Center. A special transportation workshop was offered to educate seniors about public transportation.
Jenny Barrett of Alameda County Transit in Action, and Wheels Marketing and Public Affairs Manager,
Rosemary Booth, provided information about their services for seniors. A workshop was offered to
educate people on the new Medicare program. Rich Guarienti also offered an informational workshop
about the amenities and offerings of the East Bay Regional Park District.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Advisory Committee receive the report.
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DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ATTENDANCE REPORT: FALL 2005
Activity Sept Oct Nov Total
Advisory Committee Meeting 6 6 6 18
Art - - 36 36
Bingo 72 71 90 233
Bingo Dinner 25 45 43 113
Bridge 197 232 187 616
Computer Training 8 12 16 36
Dinner Dance 52 - 54 106
Dublin Senior Foundation Meeting 9 9 9 27
Exercise For Seniors 288 235 209 732
Food Distribution 465 528 461 1,454-
Foundation Trips 43 - - 43
HICAP 3 2 3 8
Homeowners Assistance 12 3 - 15
Housing Inquiries 40 40 40 120
Hula 2 2 4 8
Legal Assistance - 1 2 3
Line Dance 183 221 135 539
Lunch Program 456 430 475 1,361
Mah Jong 26 10 - 36
Moving Body 97 80 56 233.
Poker 25 45 36 106
Quilting 9 9 9 27
Reading 4 5 0 9
Salsa - - 60 60
Special Luncheons 45 81 98 224
Special Luncheons-Crossing Cultures 50 44 - 94
Tai chi 24 17 25 66 `
Tattletales 7 8 7 22
Trail Trekkers 120 ' 98 102 320
Travelogue 25 - - 25
Trips and Tours 28 68 56 152
Watercolor 126 120 61 307
Workshop:After the Big One - 8 - 8
Workshop: EBRPD - - 20 20
Workshop: Health 24 - - 24
Workshop: Med D - - 13 13
Workshop:WHEELS - - 10 10
Workshop: Memory - 20 - 20
Programs and Activities 2,471 2,450 2,323 7,244
Drop In (30 per day average) 630 630 570 1,830
Total Attendance 3,101 3,080 2,893 9,074
#Days 21 21 19 61
Average Attendance 148 147 152 149
Volunteer Hours 858 904 830 2,592
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