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SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: May 6, 2010
SUBJECT: 2010 Winter Quarterly Report
Report Prepared by, Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: Attendance Report
RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: Staff and volunteers are proud of the activities offered at the Dublin
Senior Center. Staff continues to seek opportunities to help "create new friendships, intriguing activities
and a lifestyle of possibilities" for older adults. Staff works cooperatively with independent volunteers
and agencies, such as Las Positas Community College Quest Program, to provide a variety of activities
that challenge the mind,body and spirit of patrons. Following is the summary of attendance and volunteer
hours from December 2009 through February 2010.
Senior Center Winter Attendance Comparison
Attendance 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Drop-In 1,060 972 906 960 640
Programs&Activities 10,255 8,861 8,570 7,985 6,846
Total Attendance 11,315 9,833 9,476 8,945 7,486
Avg.Daily Attendance 192 182 175 149 117
Total Volunteer Hours 3,012 2,806 2,390 2,345 2,796
Attachment 1 is a detailed attendance report. Overall attendance continued to grow this quarter by 15%
compared to the prior year. Following are some of the comments that were shared by the Jazzercise
owner of the Senior Center, an impressed volunteer, a satisfied customer, and a long time patron:
• "...I just wanted to tell you how great (staff) Terri, James and Luis are. They are always very
helpful and pleasant to all of the Jazzercise group. I know that usually we hear complaints but not
so often compliments, so please know how much we appreciate them. Thanks."
BV, Jazzercise Owner
• Wow, very cool ... We really enjoyed being there (at the Senior Center) yesterday for the Japan
focus. It really did feel like an immersion in that culture - you and Anna did a great job, and, of
course, Kathy's food was fantastic!! I'll hope to come to each one either as a volunteer or a paying
customer who very much appreciates all the work you and Anna and others do to provide so much
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for the seniors in Dublin and the Tri-Valley. Really, you guys do an awesome job in every way it
seems!! GG, Pleasanton
• "I first noticed the happy people. Great music, excellent food, and many wonderful helpers!
CP, San Ramon
• Hello, Dear Dublin Senior Reception Desk: I was pleased to receive the cheer greeting card with
the signed messages from all of you. Thank you. The card added to my happiness about getting
home after five days in the hospital. Another happy thing is that I am all well now and will be
taking park in classes again. Where? The Dublin Senior Center of course. I will see you soon!
Thank you again! Love and Hugs. RV, Dublin
Following is a summary of activities offered during the winter quarter.
DECEMBER
For the month of December, the Dublin Senior Center offered several holiday activities. By popular
demand, the 3 O'clock Jump Band returned to ring in the holidays at the Holly Day Affair Dance Event.
Approximately 110 seniors danced the night away to the sounds of big band music. Delicious food
coupled with fantastic entertainment make the special luncheons popular. The Winter Wonderland Special
Luncheon was filled to capacity where 123 meals were served. Chef Cathy served a special menu
featuring prime rib while 70 students from three Foothill High School Choirs entertained the audience
with holiday music. The annual wreath making class, taught by long time volunteer Gale Gifford,
attracted a dozen seniors to make their own live wreathes. Volunteers enjoyed a Saturday afternoon
Holiday Party including being treated to performance by various youth choirs singing and playing an
assortment of holiday music and songs. The Ukulele &Hula class held an end of the year Holiday Party
where the students performed what they learned.
There were three exciting day trips this month. The trip to Sonora featured a musical performance of
Sinatra classics at Columbia State Park's Fallon Theater. The trip to the Korbel Winery offered last minute
shopping opportunities for the holidays. The final destination for the month was to Healdsburg's historic
downtown plaza for the annual holiday fair.
JANUARY
The year began with three special activities including a special luncheon, a Crossing Cultures lunch and a
social dance. The New Year's Luncheon featured Steven Gary on vocals and guitar while 75 seniors
feasted on Cornish game hens. The Crossing Cultures program took 42 seniors on a virtual tour of Poland
while pirogues and Polish sausage were served for lunch. The first dance of the year featured the Hayward
Adult School's, "What's Up?Big Band", that played for 102 dancers.
The Dublin Senior Center introduced two new senior services: free dental screening on first Tuesdays of
the month, and Wheels Travel Training Counseling on 2nd Tuesdays every other month. In addition, the
Senior Center introduced a Yamuna Foot Exercise Workshop on the first Saturday of the month. Devoted
intermediate ukulele students continued to meet and practice on their own despite the ukulele instructor's
absence. This month a Tahitian dance class was offered instead of her usual Hula class.
The trips in January were postponed due to van being vandalized. A Black Oak Casino Trip was
scheduled by the Foundation.
FEBRUARY
The Senior Center welcomed back the Livermore Valley Opera which delighted the audience at the
Annual Friendship Luncheon where 69 seniors were served. The Dublin Rotary cosponsored this event,
and the seniors enjoyed pan-seared chicken topped with mushroom gravy.
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The Crossing Cultures program presented 61 seniors information about Japan. Volunteers of Japanese
descent presented a sushi making demonstration; how to wear a kimono; and tea ceremony. Anna Hudson
and friends displayed their extensive collection of Japanese memorabilia.
The Dublin Senior Center had a wonderful Arthritis Acupressure Workshop on Saturday that attracted 32
people. A new Latin Rhythms Dance Workshop was also introduced. Instruction was offered by Luis
Valverde from Las Positas Community College to 32 students.
Both trips in February visited San Jose for Cirque du Soleil's new show, OVO. It was so popular that a
second trip was offered to accommodate the waiting list. On the first trip, the van carried 14 passengers
with 2 additional seniors who drove down for the show on their own. The second trip had 13 participants.
A Cache Creek Casino Trip was scheduled this month by the Foundation.
The Senior Center Advisory Committee hosted a joint meeting with the Youth Advisory Committee at the
Dublin Senior Center. The Advisory Committee in attendance were Diane Bonetti, Delilah Vanderpool,
Marty Baron, and Parks and Community Services Commission Rep., Rich Guarienti. Additional senior
guests included Connie Mack, Paula Mack, Joan Olguin, Zelda Burnford, Lee Sandeman, and Virginia
Baron. The evening consisted of three breakout sessions where the seniors and teens brainstormed,
identified common interests, and prioritized possible intergenerational activities to be offered in the
future.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The City hired a new Volunteer Coordinator, Melanie Triantos. She brings her organizational skills and
Human Resources expertise to the Volunteer Program. Currently there are 145 active volunteers; since
mid-January, Triantos concentrated her efforts in meeting each volunteer. Most of the active volunteers
have completed the newest application form and been made aware of new City policies and procedures.
During the orientation, volunteers were informed of the benefits and the importance of logging in their
volunteer hours.
The Senior Center successfully recruited six qualified volunteers for the Greeter Program. The senior
patrons are comfortable in receiving resources from the Greeters. Through monthly scheduled meetings
and trainings, the Greeters are being trained so they will be received more like a concierge than a sales
person. They are looking for ways to accurately track information about the patrons and compile a list of
frequency asked questions.
SENIOR CENTER RENTALS
The Dublin Senior Center is available for rental by the community, the city and depaitment events on
Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. During the winter quarter there were nine facility rentals,
which is a decrease from the prior year. This is attributable to the opening of the Shannon Community
Center in February 2009. Following is a summary of facility rentals.
Senior Center Rental Comparison Summer(Dec-Feb)
2010 2009 2008 2007
Total Number of Rentals 9 11 15 14
Total Rental Hours 54 88 121 100
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Senior Center Advisory Committee receive the report.
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DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ATTENDANCE REPORT: WINTER 2010
Dec Jan Feb 2010 2009 %change
50+Fitness 168 113 258 539 622 -13%
AARP Mature Driving 0 10 10 20 0 100%
Advisory Committee 6 4 5 15 15 0%
American Mah Jong 41 61 78 180 144. 25%
Art Studio 21 22 43 86 10 760%
Balance Your Balance(new) 5 11 15 31 0 100%
Bingo 246 201 217 664 434 53%
Bridge(4 activities) 263 295 294 852 845 1%
Bunco(new) 27 13 29 69 0 100%
Computer 1-on-1 9 3 9 21 41 -49%
Computer Drop In 102 68 54 224 107 109%
Diabetes 5 3 5 13 13 0%
Flex'n Stretch/Joint Relief 12 12 14 38 0 100%
Food distribution 414 439 475 1328 1356 -2%
Foot Care Workshop 0 3 0 3 0 100%
Foundation Meeting 14 14 14 42 24 75%
Foundation Casino 49 48 48 145 144 1%
Scrabble VS Games Night,Wednesday 4 8 6 18 32 -44%
Health Screen 9 0 0 9 9 0%
HICAP 1 2 1 4 8 -50%
Hula Dance/Polynesian(new) 0 23 19 42 42 0%
Landscape Art(New LPCC instructor) 25 32 48 105 226 -54%
Latin Rhythms(New) 0 16 67 83 0 100%
Line Dance(4 classes) 299 609 642 1550 924 68%
Lunch(®.Thurs.) 540 543 562 1645 1390- 18%
Luncheon Crossing Cultures 42 40 61 143 103 39%
Luncheon 2nd &Specials 123 69 68 260 243 7%
Memory Screening(new) 0 4 3 7 8 -13%
Moving Body 36 19 56 111 211 -47%
NIA(new) 12 28 12 52 0 1200%
Path Wanderers 45 36 50 131 131 0%
Pilates 0 39 34 73 90 -19%
Pinochle 12 7 12 31 15 107%
Ping Pong(new) 145 173 145 463 21 2105%
1/2 day vs.Full Day Poker 24 30 12 66 129 -49%
Quilting 7 0 15 22 84 -74%
Reading Group 0 5 8 13 16 -19%
Sing Along(New) 22 26 13 61 0 100% _
SmartEats Cooking(cancelled) 0 0 0 0 86 -100%
Holly Day Affair Dance vs.Program 52 0 0 52 52 0%
Tai Chi Chih 14 21 27 62 88 -30%
Tattle Tales 5 11 8 24 23 4%
Trail Trekkers 96 36 93 225 222 1%
Trips and Tours 41 0 29 70 76 -8%
Trip Arm Chair Traveler 0 3 0 3 0 100%
Ukulele(new) 0 43 34 77 82 -6%
Urban Explorers(New) 0 12 11 23 0 100%
Watercolor(new LPCC instructor) 36 50 70 156 206 -24%
Writing for Comp(new instructor) 56 32 48 136 181 -25%
DancEscape 110 102 0 212 170 25%
Other activities--dance,art,other one time 24 0 32 56 260 -78%
Drop In(18 per day) 340 340 380 1060 972 9%
Total Attendance I 3502 3679 4134 11315 9855 15%
ATTACHMENT 1