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7600 Amador Valley Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
www.dublin.ca.gov
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, August 3, 2023 Location: Dublin Senior Center
7600 Amador Valley Blvd
Dublin, CA 94568
9:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2.1 Public Comment
At this time, the public is permitted to address the Senior Center Advisory Committee
on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the
record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE(3) MINUTES. In accordance with
State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the
posted agenda. The Committee may respond to statements made or questions asked, or
may request Staff to report back at future meeting concerning the matter. Any member
of the public may contact the Recording Secretary's Office related to the proper
procedure to place an item on a future Senior Center Advisory Committee agenda. The
exception under which the Committee MAY discuss and/or take action on items not
appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered
for approval by the Senior Center Advisory Committee with one single action. Members
of the audience, Staff or the Senior Center Advisory Committee who would like an item
removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair
to remove the item.
3.1 Approval of the May 4, 2023 Dublin Senior Center Advisory Committee Regular
Meeting Minutes
The Committee will consider approval of the minutes of the May 4, 2023, Senior
Center Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the May 4, 2023, Senior Center Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting.
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Minutes of the May 4, 2023, Senior Center Advisory Committee
3.2 Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for January through
April 2023
The Commission will receive the Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services
Department Report on classes, activities, and events from January through April
2023. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for
January through April 2023
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Presentation on the 2023 Dublin Senior Center Fall Events
The Committee will receive a presentation on the 2023 Dublin Senior Center Fall
Events, which include the Grandparents Day Event, Senior Resource and Info Fair,
Holiday Boutique, and Dance Escape.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
5.2 Presentation by the Dublin Senior Center Foundation
The Committee will receive a presentation from the Dublin Senior Foundation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Brief information only reports from Committee Members and/or Staff, including
committee reports and reports by Committee Members related to meetings attended
at City expense (AB1234).
7. ADJOURNMENT
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be
made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as
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hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure
environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a
culture of diversity and inclusion.
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Agenda Item 3.1
DATE:August 3,2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks and Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Approval of the May 4, 2023,Senior Center Advisory Committee Regular Meeting MinutesPrepared by:Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Committee will consider approval of the minutes of the May 4, 2023, Senior Center Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of the May 4, 2023, Senior Center Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The Senior Center Advisory Committee will consider approval of the minutes of the May 4, 2023, Regular Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Committee Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:1) Minutes of the May 4, 2023, Senior Center Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF THE SENIOR CENTER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting: May 4, 2023
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
May 4, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the Senior Center Advisory Committee was held on Thursday, May 4,
2023,at the Dublin Senior Center.The meeting was called to order at 9:32AM, by Committee
Chair Christy Li.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Title Status
Samir Qureshi Committee Member Present
Loc Valencia Committee Member Present
Kebin Lu Committee Vice Chair Present
Christy Li Committee Chair Present
Steve Kau Committee Member Present
Shweta Bhatnagar Alt Committee Member Present
2.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2.1 Public Comment – None.
3.CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Approval of the February 2, 2023, Senior Center Advisory Committee Regular
Meeting Minutes
The Committee approved the Consent Calendar.
RESULTS:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Samir Qureshi, Committee Member
SECOND:Loc Valencia, Committee Member
AYES:Lu, Li, Valencia, Qureshi, Kau
4.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
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SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
May 4, 2023
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Presentation on Services from CityServe of the Tri-Valley
The Committee received a presentation on programs and services from CityServe of the
Tri-Valley.
5.2 Presentation on programs and Services from Open Heart Kitchen
The Senior Center Advisory Committee received a presentation on programs and services
from Open Heart Kitchen.
5.2 Presentation on the Dublin Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
The Senior Center Advisory Committee received a presentation on the Dublin Senior Center
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Staff and Committee Members gave updates on various projects.
7.ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Committee Chair Li at 10:42 AM.
Minutes prepared by Recreation Coordinator, Henry Siu
Christy Li
Chairperson
Senior Center Advisory Committee
ATTEST:
Henry Siu
Recreation Coordinator
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Agenda Item 3.2
DATE:August 3,2023
TO:Honorable ChairandCommittee Members
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks&CommunityServicesDirector
SUBJECT:Tri-AnnualParksand CommunityServicesDepartmentReportfor January
through April 2023
Prepared by Elisabeth Hogue, Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Committee will receive the Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report
on classes, activities, and events from January through April 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The attached report summarizes the classes, activities, and events conducted bythe City of
Dublin Parks and Community Services Department from January through April 2023.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Committee Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Tri-AnnualParksand CommunityServicesDepartmentReportfor January through April 2023
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TRI-ANNUAL PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES REPORT FOR JANUARY
THROUGH APRIL 2023
Parks
The Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Phase 1 project design will be completed in
June. Pending resource agency permits, construction is anticipated to begin in late summer,
with construction completion in late 2023/early 2024.
The Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square project is currently in the detailed design phase,
which will continue through this year,with construction anticipated to begin in 2024.
The Wallis Ranch Community Park design is complete,and the project will begin bidding in
late May,with construction anticipated to begin in late Summer.
Recreation Contract Classes
Contract classes had a total of 1,957 registered participants this quarter. New classes
included Anime and Magna Cartooning, Data Science Level 1: Data Visualization with
Python,Skyhawks Baseball Skills, and Young Engineers Bricks Challenge. Club VIP
Volleyball classes returned this spring with 55 registered participants. Arora Tennis
continues to have the most registrations,with 771 registered participants. Kidz Love
Soccer and Skyhawks followed with 290 and 235 participants.
TABLE 1: RECREATION CONTRACT CLASSES
Category Number of
Participants
Contracted Fitness (Yoga, Zumba, Gymnastics, & Martial Arts)84
Contracted Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Multi-Sports,
& Golf)
1,614
Contracted Leisure (STEM, Enrichment, & Life-Long Learning)41
Contracted Cultural Arts (Arts, Theater, Dance, & Performing Arts)218
Totals 1,957
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Afterschool Programs
The Afterschool Recreation and Afterschool LEAD programs
operated at various elementary school sites. Afterschool
Recreation registration for Session II totaled 204 participants at
six school sites, an increase of 37 participants from last year at
seven school sites. Afterschool LEAD registration for Session II
totaled 16 participants, doubling last year’s registration.
Session III began on February 27 and experienced a slight
decrease in participation from Session II; however, the program
obtained 30 more participants in Session III compared to last
year. In February, the programs were revamped to include
stations. These stations include Homework/Reading, STEM,
Board Games, and Arts and Crafts. Participants and parents
have expressed satisfaction with this change. In April, the
Dublin Elementary Afterschool Recreation program
collaborated with the school to beautify the campus with potted
plants.
TABLE 2: AFTERSCHOOL RECREATION PARTICIPATION
School Session II Session III
Amador 30 25
Cottonwood 20 16
Dougherty 38 32
Dublin 41 37
Frederiksen 35 30
Green 40 45
Totals 204 185
Table 3: AFTERSCHOOL LEAD PARTICIPATION
School Session II Session III
Fallon 11 9
Wells 5 4
Totals 16 13
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Kids Night Out
Family Services and Wave Staff collaborated on the second
annual Kids Night Out at the Wave on January 21. The 42
participants enjoyed pizza, crafts, and swimming.
Preschool Programs
The Preschool Program ended Session II on February 11
and began Session III on February 13,maintaining 92
participants. In January,students had a guest yoga
instructor come to class. February brought Valentine’s
exchanges and began Fall 23/24 Preschool registration. In March,the students celebrated
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with a Scholastic Book Fair on site –earning $397 in books for the
preschool program, set Leprechaun traps for St. Patrick’s Day, and had a visit from the
Mobile Zoo. April was busy with a Spring Egg Hunt and the annual Pee-Wee Walk-a-thon.
This year’s Walk-a-Thon funds went towards the Youth Fee Assistance program.
TABLE 4: PRESCHOOL PARTICIPATION
Program Session II Session III
Dublin/Nielsen Elem.(4 days/week,4-year -olds )9 8
Shannon Center (2 days/week,3-year-olds)22 22
Shannon Center (2 days/week,4-year-olds)15 18
Shannon Center (3 days/week,3-year-olds)22 22
Shannon Center (3 days/week,4-year-olds)24 22
Totals 92 92
Dublin Benefit Concert
The Youth Advisory Committee hosted the 9th Annual Dublin Benefit Concert on April 6 at
the first Farmers’ Market of the 2023 season. Ten youth and senior acts performed,
including a high school “Ska Punk” band, vocalists singing popular songs, senior dance
groups, and other acts. There were approximately 150 people,exceeding last year’s
attendance. The increased attendance was credited to large groups performing, their
invited family and friends to watch, and Farmers’ Market patrons passing by that stayed to
watch.
Youth and Adult Sports
The Junior Warriors youth basketball league returned for its 2022/23 season. The season
ran from December 12, 2022,through March 11,2023. Over 85 coaches volunteered to
coach 731 players on teams from kindergarten through eighth grade. Following the
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season’s conclusion, the City was among two teams selected to participate in the Junior
Warriors Classic in Oakland at a Warriors practice facility.
Adult 5-on-5 Basketball League returned to Stager Gymnasium with ten teams consisting of
105 players. Games began on January 15, with the championship game played on March 19.
Stager Gymnasium hosted three major basketball tournaments following the completion of
the Junior Warriors Season, including the Semi-Professional Basketball League “Delta
Stars.”
The Leprechauns are coming to Dublin! Staff is currently working with the newly named
Dublin Leprechauns, a team within the Pecos League of Professional Baseball
Clubs, who hosted their opening night on May 30, beginning at 7:30 PM at Fallon Sports
Park. The Dublin Leprechauns will take over the schedule and roster of the formally
known Scuba Divers of Santa Rosa.
Athletic Facilities/Picnic Reservations
TABLE 5: ATHLETIC FACILITY/PICNIC RESERVATIONS
Facility Rental Location Jan Feb Mar Apr TotalHoursReserved
DublinSportsGrounds 0 0 746 1,034 1,780
Fallon Sports Park 872 999 2,009 2,098 5,978
Ted Fairfield Park 0 0 124 87 211
EmeraldGlenPark 117 145 611 1,086 1,959
Batting Cages 330 411 483 420 1,644
Stager Gym 198 162 173 202 735
Picnic Rentals *14 26 45 101 186
TotalHours 1,531 1,743 4,191 5,028 12,493
*Total number of rentals
The Wave
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Recreation Swimming & Birthday Parties
Rain or shine, weekend recreation swim is great for family fun any time of the yearand
remains a well-used resource. Birthday parties continue to be in high demand and are an
affordable way to celebrate. Birthday party reservations for March and April reached
maximum capacity.
TABLE 6: ACTIVITY TOTALS FROM JANUARY TO APRIL
Activity Categories Totals
Recreation Swim
Participants
5,309
Birthday Parties Reserved 43
Birthday Party Attendees 783
Competition Swimming Programs
The Junior Green Gator program introduces beginning swimmers to a swimming team
atmosphere. The Wave introduced new programming, Junior Gator 2 – Stoke and
Endurance, to prepare returning swim team participants for the upcoming Summer season.
These programs totaled 231 participants.
Swim Lessons
The Wave swimming lesson program continues to see remarkable participation. The
preschool and introductory levels are the most popular.
TABLE 7: SWIM LESSONS REGISTRATIONS
Lesson Type Spring 2023
Oyster and Pearl 177
Preschool Lessons 539
Jellyfish 418
Turtle 1 - 3 938
Otter 1 -2 114
Octopus 1-2 145
Dolphin 1-2 116
Adults 1 – 2 132
Private Lessons 152
Total Registration 2,731
Fitness Swimming
The new monthly production schedule forthefitness swimprogram was wellreceived, as
reflected in the total participation numberof 3,355. Users areenjoying the ability to schedule
and reserve lanesinadvance.
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Private Rentals/Banquet Facilities
The Shannon Community Center remained in high demand for private events and booked
all weekends of 2023 by the end of April. Selling out at the Shannon Center has allowed the
opportunity to highlight the Alamilla Springs Ballroom and familiarize the public with this
beautiful venue. The website pages for facility rentals recently received an overhaul that
provides a friendlier user interface and virtual tours of all facilities. These virtual tours
have assisted immensely in the marketing and accessibility to view all venues.
TABLE 8: FACILITY RENTALS BY FACILITY
Facility Total Hours Reserved
Shannon Community Center –Non-Profits 99
Shannon Community Center –Private Rentals 2,206
Heritage Park –Non-Profits 57
Heritage Park –Private Rentals 227
Dublin Senior Center –Non-Profits 115
Dublin Senior Center –Private Rentals 167
The Wave –Community Room –Private Rentals 220
Dublin Library –Non-Profits 287
Dublin Library –Private Rentals 114
RMR Civic Center –Non-Profits 84
RMR Civic Center –Private Rentals 138
Total 3,714
Senior Center
The Senior Center continues to offer activities, programs, and events for visitors to
participate in. The objective is to foster an active and healthy community for Seniors.
TABLE 9: SENIOR CENTER VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TOTALS
Programs Jan Feb Mar Apr
Visitors, Daily Average 287 295 263 281
Volunteer hours 121 126 140 122
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Senior Center Programming
Due to its increased popularity, the center has added a fifth day of table tennis on Fridays
averaging 16-20 players. The Trail Trekkers hiking club averages 15 hikers weekly, and the
line dance socials attract over 36 participants. The Melody Minstrels Ukelele group
continues to grow and now averages over 30 participants a week. The Artist Open Studio
has seen an increase to 10 artists each Friday.
Senior Trips
In partnership with VIP Travel and Tours, the senior travel program took a March trip for
the San Francisco Movie Tour with Craig Smith. This tour visited famous locations/scenes
of iconic movies made in San Francisco. Participants enjoyed a hosted lunch at Swiss Louis
and a stop at Mel’s Diner for dessert.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
On Thursday, April 27, the Dublin Senior Center held its first in-person Volunteer
Appreciation Luncheon since 2019. The volunteer luncheon is an opportunity for City Staff,
City Council, and the Senior Center Advisory Committee to thank the volunteers who lead
classes, events, and programs. The City’s executive team was on-site to serve the more than
50 senior volunteers in attendance.
Senior Events
The Senior Mixer program meets on the 4
th Tuesday of the month and is designed for new
senior center participants to meet new friends and make connections. The mixers feature
interactive activities such as Pictionary, chair volleyball, informational seminars, and
games.
Open Heart Kitchen
In partnership with Open Heart Kitchen, the lunch program continues daily, averaging 171
lunches daily.
TABLE 10: OPEN HEART KITCHEN LUNCHES SERVED
OHK Lunch Program Jan Feb Mar Apr Total
Lunches Served 2,782 3,313 4,064 3,396 13,560
Heritage Park and Museum
The Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Self-guided tour pamphlets are also available at the Murray
School House and Kolb House for patrons to use anytime, along with other activities for
kids, such as coloring pages and an informational cemetery scavenger hunt. On display in
the small classroom is the exhibit Dublin Aerial Photos as Art and History, presented by the
Dublin Historical Society. This temporary exhibit highlights Caltrans-archived photography
of Dublin from the early 1960s and allows visitors to view the first images of Dublin’s
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freeway intersections and residences. Photos and objects will be on display through August
2023.
Weekend Wonders
On January 14, families participated in soap carving
for the monthly Weekend Wonders program.
Participants got creative and carved different animals
out of bars of soap. The following month on February
4, participants made valentines cookies and other
crafts for Valentine’s Day.
School Field Trips
School field trips took place in March and April.Three
local elementary schools (Frederiksen, John Green,
and Murray) organized field trips for their students,
allowing them to experience their community’s rich
history and cultural significance firsthand. In total,
184 students participated.
Private Tours
The City of Campbell arranged a private tour for patrons of their Senior Center. A total of
54 seniors participated in a guided tour to learn the history of Dublin.
Dublin Cemetery
The Dublin Cemetery completed four interments, two utilizing the Memorial Program
benches and boulders.
Public Art
“Go, Park, Read!” is a temporary public art program that features ten
painted little library boxes at ten different parks throughout Dublin. The
City partnered with the Friends of Dublin Library,which provided books to
“seed” the boxes at initial installation.
Special Events
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration featured the return of the Lions Club Parade, Firefighters
Pancake Breakfast, Shamrock Fun Run and Walk,and a two-day festival. Highlights of the
event included three stages of live Irish entertainment, an Irish Marketplace,and carnival
rides and games. Attendance on Saturday was as expected,with record crowds packing the
festival footprint. Due to inclement weather, the crowds were lighter on Sunday,but the
festival ran as scheduled.
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Farmer’s Market
The Dublin Farmers Market opened on Thursday, April 6. The Market is held on Thursday
evenings at Emerald Glen Park and began the season with over 25 unique vendor booths.
The Market runs from April through September.
Spring Eggstravaganza
The Spring Eggstravaganza event at Heritage Park on Saturday, April 8, received 825
registrations. Youth participated in an egg hunt, took photos with Peter Rabbit and Flopsy,
jumped in an inflatable obstacle course, painted their faces, played with a giant parachute,
made Spring arts and crafts, and visited on-site vendors.
Dublin Pride Week
The annual Dublin Pride Week was held from April 22 – April 29. This year’s theme was
“Dublin: Stronger Together.” Dublin Pride Week kicked off with Volunteer Day on Saturday,
April 22. Over 500 volunteers assisted in various projects throughout Dublin, including
rehabilitating the BMX park at Fallon Sports Park, creek clean-ups, park and picnic area
beautification projects, and mulching tree wells. All volunteers received passes to the Wave
and a barbeque lunch from the Dublin Lions Club. A Volunteer Resource Fair occurred
concurrently at Emerald Glen Park during Volunteer Day. The resource fair featured local
non-profit organizations sharing additional volunteer opportunities available throughout
the year. Dublin Pride Week also featured the annual Drug Take Back and E-waste recycling
event on Saturday, April 22, at the Dublin Civic Center.
TABLE 11: UPCOMING EVENTS
Date Event Location
6/3/2023 Master Gardener Workshop Don Biddle Community Park
6/5/2023 Junior Warriors Summer League Kickoff Fallon Sports Park
6/10-6/11/23 Family Campout Jordan Ranch Park
6/10/2023 Weekend Wonders: Ice Cream Social Heritage Park & Museum
6/15/23 Summer Concert: Careless Whisper Emerald Glen Park
6/22/2023 Summer Concert: Salvage Title Emerald Glen Park
6/23/2023 Picnic Flix: Super Pets Emerald Glen Park
6/29/2023 Summer Concert: Evolution Emerald Glen Park
6/30/2023 Picnic Flix: Lightyear Don Biddle Community Park
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Agenda Item 5.1
DATE:August 3, 2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Presentation on the 2023 Dublin Senior Center Fall Events
Prepared by: Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Committee will receive a presentation on the 2023 Dublin Senior Center Fall Events,which
include the Grandparents Day Event, Senior Resource and Info Fair, Holiday Boutique, and Dance
Escape.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The budget for the Senior Resource and Information Fair, Holiday Boutique, and Dance Escape is
included as part of the Parks and Community Services Department’s annual operating budget.The
Dublin Senior Foundation will support the Grandparents Day event.
DESCRIPTION:
The 2023 Dublin Senior Center Fall events take place on the following dates:
Friday, September 8, 2023,Noon –1:30 PM –Grandparents Day
Saturday, October 7, 2023,9:00 AM –Noon –Senior Resource and Information Fair
Saturday, November 18, 2023,10:00 AM –3:00 PM –Holiday Boutique
Friday, December 8, 2023,6:00 PM –9:00 PM –Holiday Dance Escape
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day celebrates and honors grandparents at the Dublin Senior Center. Grandparents
and Grandchildren are invited for an afternoon of fun activities, arts and crafts, light refreshments,
and a commemorative photo. This new intergenerational event is being coordinated to bring new
and diverse programs to the Dublin Senior Center.
Senior Resource and Information Fair
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The Dublin Senior Center, in cooperation with senior service professionals, is hosting this
comprehensive resource and information fair to bring awareness to seniors, caregivers, and their
families about local resources and services available to them. Over 35 local organizations that
offer resources related to social services, health, wellness, fitness, recreation, and assisted living
facilities will be in attendance.
Holiday Boutique
The annual Dublin Senior Center Holiday Boutique features a wide selection of handcrafted gifts
such as jewelry, pottery, glass, soaps, lotions, clothing, fabrics, and more created by local senior
artists, artisans, and crafters. The Holiday Boutique allows the community to start holiday
shopping early and support the community.
Holiday Dance Escape
The Holiday Dance Escape is an annual event that allows Seniors to celebrate the holiday season
with friends while dancing the night away to music from the Cool Tones Big Band Orchestra. This
ticketed event typically sees approximately 100 participants and includes finger foods and
refreshments.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Committee Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Agenda Item 5.1
DATE:August 3, 2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Presentation by the Dublin Senior Foundation
Prepared by: Henry Siu, Recreation Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Committee will receive a presentation from the Dublin Senior Foundation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Dublin Senior Foundation (Foundation) will provide an update on the Foundation’s recent
and upcoming events as well as a report on the state of the Foundation.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Committee Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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