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DATE: January 5, 2017
TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM: Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Fall 2016 Quarterly Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Advisory Committee will receive a report on the classes, activities, and events conducted at the Senior
Center during the 2016 fall season. Information tracked between September—November 2016 includes drop-
in attendance in the lounge, participation in activities and programs, average daily attendance and volunteer
hours.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
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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 recreauon. The following is a summary of the 2016 fall quarter.
Senior Center Attendance Comparison
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Drop-In 2,584 2,515 2,729 2,501 2,542
Programs&Activities 13,034 12,904 12,506 11,369 10,668
Total 15,618 15,419 15,235 13,870 13,210
Avg. DailyAttendance 256 253 254 227 213
(61 days) (61 daysJ (60 days) (61 days) (62 daysJ
Total Volunteer Hours 3,545 3,516 3,675 4,250 4,304
The Senior Center experienced a 2.7%� increase in drop-in attendance, a 1.0% increase in programs and
activities attendance and 13% increase in total Senior Center attendance. The total volunteer hours increased
bv 0.8%.
New classes and activities offered this quarter included Acoustic Guitar, Chair Aerobics, Chinese Folk Dance,
Origami, Senior Aerobics, Ukulele Instruction (for beginners), Gentle Yoga II, and Yoga Meditation. Balance
and Agility classes were re-introduced. A Hometown Heroes luncheon was held this November that was not
held last year. '
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Following are monthly highlights
Septernber
• The van trip to Apple Hill took fourteen seniors to Placerville and various fruit farms around Camino.
• Eleven patrons enjoyed the Fiddle Festival on a day trip to Columbia State Park.
• A new acoustic guitar course was offered and attended by six students.
� A new Chinese folk dance course was attended by five students.
Octpber
• Twelve seniors enjoyed watching the aerial acrobatics of the Blue Angels during Fleet Week from
Sausalito.
• A van trip took ten seniors through Pebble Beach on the 17-Mile Drivc.
� Thirty-six vendors disseminated information at the Senior Info Fair on October 8 to an attendance of
approximately 150.
• There were four sponsors of the Senior Info Fair event at$500 each, including Intero Chiropractic,
Horizon Elder Law, Kaiser Permanente and Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
• Brookdale Senior Solutions donated 200 sandwiches to the Senior Info Fair event to help provide
refreshments.
November
• The Rotary Club of Dublin in cooperation with the City of Dublin hosted this year's Hometown
Heroes Veterans Appreciation event on Thursday, November 10 featuring a Camp Parks Color
Guard, the Travis Air Force Band, a catered lunch and special recognition of local soldiers for their
outstanding volunteerism within the community. �
• The Dublin Senior Foundation in cooperation with the City of Dublin sponsored the annual Holiday
Craft Boutique on Saturday,November 19. Exhibitors included more than eighty local crafters
offering unique items for purchase.
• The daily lunch program served a traditional turkey meal to over 60 patrons in celebration of
Thanksgiving on November 24.
Senior Center Staff received several testimonials during the quarter, including:
September
Ms. Wu expressed her gratitude for the hearing screening/cleaning service provided at the Dublin Senior
Center on the 2°`'Wednesdays. She said this is a much needed service for those who are hard of hearing, and
wishes this service will continue and last for a long time.
October
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While registering a senior for the Acrylics Class, a senior mentioned to Staff that although she lives only one
block from another senior center, she spends her time and money at the Dublin Senior Center because the
amenitie.s, curriculum, service and atmosphere are far more welcoming than the center near her.
November
"Your library is wonderful. I've used it for several years now. I'm never without a book to read because of
your wonderful selection. I live near another senior center but I come to the Dublin Senior Center to use your
library lounge. P.S. Your staff is also wonderful, alwa5�s so helpful and pleasant." -M.Kessler, Pleasanton
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