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Home My WebLink About7.2 Trips and Tours Program Rpt ..,-_, .. ,.:, ,.-..-, .. , ,� �_>z,��..�,. .,� r, - -.,,�c ,�._ .-saw:... .....r,..s•.�. �. .,.-,-, _ �»-.N+nmr,zrrw�., ,*.€- ixt°�. .- _ - 1rci!)t4, ( _ 1 )121 \ �/�I STAFF REPORT `'111�)-''`'' SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: April 6, 2017 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: Trips and Tours Program Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Senior Center Advisory Committee will receive a report on the Trips and Tours Program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Report. DESCRIPTION: The Senior Trips &Tours program was reinstated in 2011 with the goal of providing affordable and enjoyable outings for seniors to interesting destinations. There were ten van trips in 2016 with a total attendance of 120 patrons. Destinations included Ann Nuevo, Apple Hill, Carmel, Columbia State Park, Filoli Estate & Gamble Gardens, Korbel Champagne Cellars, Marc Island, Monterey, Pebble Beach, and Sausalito. For the first half of 2017, there are scheduled trips to Allied Arts Guild Gardens, Amorosa Castle, Cannery Row, Carmel, Filoli Estate, Hakone Gardens, Ironstone Vineyards,Jamestown& Sonora, Old Sacramento, Santa Cruz, and 17-Mile Drive. The Senior Center Van can accommodate 14 passengers and one driver. Additionally, by folding up the last row of seats, the van becomes handicapped and wheelchair accessible. In this configuration, the van can accommodate 12 passengers, a wheelchair and a driver. A motorized chair lift provides wheelchair access to the passenger area. With either option, the City Staff driver is required to possess a current Class B Driver's License. In order to obtain a Class B Driver's License, a physical exam is required as well as a driver's exam. The City Staff driver also acts as the escort on each trip. All destinations are within a two hour drive of Dublin. The maximum travel time is four hours, round trip. Patrons are allowed to spend time at the destination at least equal to the total amount of travel time. A break for lunch is included in the itinerary, but the meal itself is usually non-hosted. This allows patrons the ITEM NO.: 7.2 Page 1 of 2 flexibility to choose their own meal. Stops are scheduled where a variety of restaurants and cafes with different prices are located so that the patrons can opt for an eating place of their choice. Trips are advertised in the City's Activity Guide and Dublin Doings senior newsletter, and on the City website. Trip flyers are also available at the Dublin Senior Center. Dublin resident registration opens one week prior to non-resident registration. All patrons must have a current emergency form on file. Full payment is due at the time of registration. A minimum of ten pre-paid registrants is usually required for a trip to be held. Full trip refunds will be issued only when the Senior Center cancels a trip. If a patron withdraws from a trip before the registration deadline, a refund will be granted. Withdrawal after the registration deadline results in the forfeiture of the registration fee unless the space can be sold to a person on the waiting list. The program is designed to fully recover direct costs of using the Senior Van. Some of the direct costs include the hourly cost of a driver, ongoing vehicle inspections, periodic oil changes and maintenance, van wash and fuel consumption. Following are the base registration fees approved by the City Council: • Local (4-hour) Trips for Residents: $20-$25;Non-Residents: $24-$30 • Local (8-hour) Trips for Residents: $35-$45; Non-Residents: $42-$54 • Distant (8-10-hour) Trips for Residents: $40-$50; Non-Resident: $48-$60 Admission or tour fees are in addition to the base registration fees. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Dublin Senior Center Van Trips Flyer Page 2 of 2 ._ _ ., ,, ,wa 4»..k, . ATTACHMENT 1 l ii ii t$ w -`2 Y ,'� erM� yai r�* ��s:4H�:! �y r SN t>, a m L� �,4' i "s" •? i re ,cis !,0 b K t e, Sr Pn �'`�,�sar# ' �� '�'s. ✓br��;,„ �� pY Kd ��n {� m� `�� t�," ,.�*3 rz �0 f } s f sr x` , e Pia € -*'y', � ar 1 ;, ' - � ,: 0. i ,g :0$4;",.0:1 *V r rat r ,b ; 1 ' '''''''''''''''''''''''''2'4--Ir'''''''''''''''''''vl.""ERICAWBAC ' ''''''''''''''' ' ' a E '4''' 1 -4' * 'fe ,,-,•‘;- -''1,1; - 14,,, , ,. , „ , Vly .L ., F mka � � r✓<r ' , k.,.ua.�,.�.�i��„krfn��" a„�I .+tip=%�f , a Y �9 H s s; r .,.'4:.; s ', k Y t G 4a'aN *, lr x 004 1,00704 Sit back and relax while being driven to an interesting location. Register early! Trips fill up fast, and van capacity is 14 people. Dublin residents receive priority. Non-residents register one week later. Trip fees include professional drive, tolls, parking and admissio m, but no meals, unless otherwise stated. Trip Flyers are available on the bulletin board in the Senior Center's east hallway. Call for fees and availability as trips are trips are subject to change. Trip Date & Time Cost Reg. by Filoli and Gamble Gardens Saturday April 22, $55 Res/$63 Non-Res Call for availability 9:15am-5:30pm Amorosa Castle, Napa Saturday May 6, $45 Res/$53 Non-Res 3/24/17 8:30am-5:30pm Carmel Saturday, May 20, $45 Res/$53 Non-Res 3/31/17 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday,June 3, $45 Res/$53 Non-Res 4/28/17 Cannery Row, Monterey 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday,June 24, $40 Res/$48 Non-Res 4/28/17 Korbel Champagne 8:30am -5:30pm Saturday,July 8, $40 Res/$48 Non-Res 5/31/17 Coastal Highway 9:OOam-5:OOpm Saturday,July 15, $40 Res/$48 Non-Res 5/31/17 Gold Country 9:OOam-6:30pm r Dublin Senior Center ` t`ik 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Dublin, CA 945687�T'��T Email: seniorctr @dublin.ca.gov ai .S[�iN_�OR.S, ,- i`=' -: �� ; Online Registration: www.DublinRecGuide.com For more information, please call the Dublin Senior Center at (725) 556-45 I 1 F / ; p r / f'i r di ' , I .: ''— l„„ I i� The City of Dublin encourages persons with disabilities to participate in our recreation programs.We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.If you require special accommodations,please contact(925)833=6645,at least five days in advance of the program or activity.Visit us online at DublinfecGuide.corn. ** . . * VAN TRIP REGISTRATION AND REFUND POLICY • All patrons must have a current emergency form on file or fill out an annual emergency form at the time of registration. • Full payment is due at the time of registration. Checks are payable to the "City of Dublin." • Only check payments can be submitted by mail. Credit card payments must be made in person or online at www. DublinRecGuide.com. • Full trip refunds will be issued only when the Center cancels a trip. • If you withdraw from a trip by the registration deadline, your refund will be posted to your account as a credit, minus the cost of any ticketed admission. • If you would like your refund issued to you, please contact the Center. Refunds take up to 30 days and are subject to a $5 processing fee. • Withdrawal after the registration deadline may result in forfeiture of the trip fee unless your space can be sold to a person on the waiting list.