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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.1 Second Annual Picnic in the Park Event c i..k.C-7404. 19� —I—.i∎ �62 AGENDA STATEMENT �` SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE c'�trrovIO MEETING DATE: March 3, 2011 SUBJECT: Second Annual Picnic in the Park Event Report Prepared by Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator ATTACHMENTS: 0 None RECOMMENDATION: Receive report and provide input FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: Staff is planning the 2nd Annual "Picnic in the Park" event. This event was created last year to meet one of the Advisory Committee's strategic goals to expand outreach to older adults in the community and promote the Senior Center. Those attending the picnic will be able to participate in a variety of fun outdoor activities in a park setting while learning more about the activities offered at the Senior Center. Staff plans to hold the event at Emerald Glen Park, located on 4201 Central Parkway near Tassajara Road (just north of Dublin Blvd). The event is tentatively scheduled to be held on Friday, June 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event will allow seniors the opportunity to explore and appreciate Emerald Glen Park, one of the City of Dublin's premier outdoor facilities. The park offers natural shading, two bocce courts located near the picnic shelter, as well as other amenities. Although Emerald Glen is not adjacent to The Groves Senior Apailluent Complex, it provides better amenities for the event and food preparation. Staff plans to offer a greater span of activities. Last year one-card bingo, miniature golf, spin the wheel, croquet, a basketball free-throw contest, beach-ball volleyball, lawn bowling, parachute games, and frisbee golf were offered. This year, Staff will invite the instructors that teach classes at the Senior Center to participate in the picnic as part of the entertainment, to showcase their class and demonstrate the abundance and variety of Dublin Senior Center activities. Instructors can pass out information and talk to prospective students. For example, dance instructors can perform a few dances, the Melody Minstrels can sing a few songs and the Path Wanderers can lead a nature walk around the park. Some of the popular entertainers from the special luncheons may be interspersed between the class demonstrations. The menu will include barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers with all of the fixings, a cool salad, and dessert. COPIES TO: ITEM NO. 7.2 G:\SRADVCMTE\Statements\2011\3-3-11 Item 7.2 Picnic in the Park.doc The registration fee will be $4 for those who pre-register one-week prior to the event; after that the fee will be $5.00 for late registrants. All ages are welcome and participants will be encouraged to bring their grandchildren. As an added value, a shuttle will be provided to and from the Dublin Senior Center, and the Groves. Sign ups for van transportation will be offered so that a set schedule can be established. Although transportation will be free, Staff will ask riders for a donation of$1.25. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Advisory Committee receive the report and provide input.