HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.1 Spring 2017 Quarterly Report ITEM NO.: 7.1
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STAFF REPORT
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE: August 3, 2017
TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM: Tyler Phillips, Recreation Coordinator
SUBJECT: Spring 2017 Quarterly Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Advisory Committee will receive a report on the classes, activities, and events conducted at the Senior
Center during the 2017 spring quarter. Information tracked between March – May 2017 includes total
attendance, participation in activities and programs, average daily attendance and volunteer hours.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the Report.
DESCRIPTION:
The Dublin Senior Center offers activities and events that promote healthy living for seniors, and the
opportunity to build new friendships through recreation. The following is a summary of the 2017 spring
quarter.
Senior Center Spring Attendance Comparison
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Total Attendance 27,448* 16,219 14,305 14,089 13,653
Avg. Daily Attendance 298 246 220 210 210
Programs & Drop-In Activities 12,485 13,290 11,947 14,089 13,653
Total Volunteer Hours 2,869 3,860 3,712 3,772 4,161
*Starting in spring 2017, a door counter is used to count entries into the facility daily.
Summary of the Spring Attendance Comparison
Many changes took place at the Dublin Senior Center during the spring 2017 quarter. One of which was the
implementation of a door counter device installed at the entrance of the building to more accurately count the
number of people that visit the Senior Center each day. The door counter counts entries into the facility daily,
including evenings and weekends. Previously, only hourly counts of the lounge were recorded between 9:00
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AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Staff anticipates an increase in the overall attendance number of the facility
reported since this device is able to capture the number of people entering the building seven days a week.
Another change was the implementation of a new recreation software program, Vermont Systems, Inc.,
which Staff is using to program, register and manage all of the activities offered at the Senior Center. With
this new program, Staff is now able to more accurately track participation numbers of drop-in programs and
activities.
Some programs showing large increases in attendance were Chair Pilates (+82%), Gentle Yoga (+67%),
Watercolor (+56%), Sign Language (+41%) and Balance and Agility (+35%). The daily lunch program
attendance increased 18% from a year ago from 2,058 diners to 2,438 this quarter.
The annual Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon honored 110 Dublin Senior Center volunteers in
April. Over 15,000 volunteer hours were documented in 2016.
Program and drop-in activities are slightly down when compared to the previous spring quarter. The loss of a
few volunteer instructors led to the temporary cancellation of programs such as Bunco, Healing Yoga and
Sing-A-Long.
When compared to the previous spring quarter volunteer hours are down. During this reporting period the
Senior Center had several key front desk volunteers and volunteer instructors take time off for various
reasons. Staff expects this number to increase in the future with the return of these volunteers.
Monthly Highlights
March
• The Dublin Senior Foundation hosted a St. Patrick’s Day BINGO Fling on March 11. Participants
were able to enjoy a catered meal from Eric’s Deli and enjoy an afternoon of playing BINGO.
• The St. Patrick's Day Luncheon held on March 17 included 60 patrons enjoying a St. Patrick’s Day
themed meal provided by Open Heart Kitchen.
• The Dublin Sister City Association held its annual Green and White Gala at the Senior Center on
March 17, kicking off festivities for the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.
• On March 25, 10 travelers enjoyed a day trip to Hakone and Arts Guild Gardens in Saratoga.
• DJ Bill Blankenship hosted an afternoon ballroom dance social on March 31, which included dance
lessons, refreshments and music.
April
• On April 9, the Senior Center Advisory Committee and the Youth Advisory committee partnered to
host the Dublin Benefit Concert held at the Senior Center. Donations were collected to help fund the
City’s fee assistance programs.
• On April 27 the City's Executive Team and other City Staff served a delicious meal to 110 volunteers
who were recognized at the annual Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Musical group
LaDiDa, a woman’s quartet, provided entertainment for the afternoon. Over 15,600 volunteer hours
were documented in 2016.
• DJ Bill Blankenship hosted an afternoon ballroom dance social on April 28, which included dance
lessons, refreshments and music.
May
• DJ Bill Blankenship hosted an afternoon ballroom dance social on May 26, which included dance
lessons, refreshments and music.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENT:
1) Senior Center Attendance Report – Spring 2017
SENIOR CENTER - SPRING QUARTER 2017 ATTENDANCE
TOTAL ATTENDANCE Mar Apr May 2017 2016
Total Attendance Door Counter 9553 8675 9220 27448 -
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Mar Apr May 2017 2016
AARP Mature Driving 16 10 18 44 -
Acoustic Guitar --48 48 -
Art Acrylics 30 24 30 84 82
Art Studio (Art for all Media)15 7 4 26 41
Balance & Agility 204 184 210 598 443
Ballroom Dance (Afternoon)100 64 44 208 279
Ballroom Dance (Evening)--25 25 39
Bingo 272 203 235 710 746
Blanket for Vets 50 38 46 134 103
Bridge 266 230 272 768 909
Bridge Lessons ----39
Bunco ----121
Chair Pilates 60 68 48 176 98
Computer 1-on-1 4 4 6 14 19
Computer (Drop In)60 60 54 174 157
Draw Now Paint Later ----52
Knitting 8 4 7 19 14
Line Dance 735 544 656 1935 2047
Melody Minstrels Jam Session 130 143 175 448 406
Mah Jong - American 29 35 36 100 141
Mah Jong - Chinese 43 37 48 128 129
Origami 4 4 4 12 -
Path Wanderers 48 29 46 123 163
Ping Pong 157 160 192 509 507
Quilting (Needle Art)8 4 7 19 64
Reading Group 6 6 5 17 15
Seniorobics 15 --15 -
Sign Language -48 48 96 68
Sing Along ----79
Social Media Group 6 3 7 16 -
Strong by Zumba 15 15 -30 -
Tai Chi Chuan (3)177 194 136 507 522
Trail Trekkers 23 14 41 78 376
Ukulele ----48
Ukulele Instruction --30 30 87
Watercolor 155 124 93 372 238
Workshops 4 --4 44
Writing Comp / Polish your Writing 20 20 20 60 69
Yoga - Gentle 75 64 75 214 128
Yoga - Healing ----99
Total 7741
SENIOR CENTER - SPRING QUARTER 2017 ATTENDANCE
SHAMROCK CAFE Mar Apr May 2017 2016
Lunches served 918 699 821 2,438 2,058
Special Lunches ----124
Total 2,438
SERVICES Mar Apr May 2017 2016
Building Tours 10 2 3 15 34
Diabetes Support ----17
Food Distribution 523 437 500 1460 1412
Health Screening 10 --9 11
Hearing Aide cleaning 5 4 5 14 -
HICAP 4 3 4 11 6
Legal Consultation ----3
Total 1509
EVENTS Mar Apr May 2017 2016
Wednesday Bingo 272 203 235 710 746
Special Event: St. Patrick's Bingo 77 --77 -
Total 787
TRIPS Mar Apr May 2017 2016
Trips 10 --10 37
Total 10
GRAND TOTAL ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION 12,485
VOLUNTEER HOURS Mar Apr May 2017 2016
Total Volunteer Hours 1,084.00 860.00 925.00 2,869.00 3,730.50