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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Agenda: 02/01/24CITY OF ARCADIA Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Senior Citizen Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be m ade available for public inspection at the Arcadia Recreation Department, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia, California, during normal business hours. Senior Citizens Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 4:00pm Location: Arcadia Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation fr om the Recreation and Community Services at (626) 574-5113. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. 根据《美国残障人法案》的规定，需要提供残障相关调整或便利设施才能参加会议的残障人士（包括辅助器材或服务），可向娱乐与 社区服务部请求获得此类调整或便利设施，电话号码 (626) 574-5113。请在会前 48 小时通知娱乐与社区服务部，以便作出合理安排， 确保顺利参加会议。 Pursuant to the City of Arcadia’s Language Access Services Policy, limited-English proficient speakers who require translation services in order to participate in a meeting may request the use of a volunteer or professional translator by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 根据阿凯迪亚市的语言便利服务政策，英语能力有限并需要翻译服务才能参加会议的人可与市书记官办公室联系（电话：626-574- 5455），请求提供志愿或专业翻译服务，请至少在会前 72 小时提出请求。 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Nilo Salazar, Chairperson Margaret Swope, Vice-Chairperson Robert Bolster, Commission Member Charlene Martinez, Commission Member Kathrynn Penny, Commission Member Joyce Platt, Commission Member Donna Salter, Commission Member Steve Sherman, Commission Member SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1.PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) Any individual wishing to speak before the Senior Citizen Commission is limited to five (5) minutes per person, unless waived by the Senior Citizen Commission. Under the Brown Act, the Senior Citizen Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter may automatically be referred to staff for appropriate response or action or may be placed on the agenda of a future meeting. REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSIONERS REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON 2. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Commission, staff, or the public request that a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action. a. Approve the regular meeting minutes of January 4, 2024. Recommended Action: Approve 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report of Recreation Supervisor b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director ADJOURNMENT The Senior Citizen Commission will adjourn this meeting to March 7, 2024, at 4:00pm in the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 4, 2024 SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER –Chairperson Nilo Salazar called the meeting to order at 4:00pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –Chairperson Salazar ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Robert Bolster, Charlene Martinez, Donna Salter, Steve Sherman, Nilo Salazar, and Margaret Swope EXCUSED: Kathryn Penny and Joyce Platt A motion was made by Commissioner Salter seconded by Commissioner Sherman and unanimously carried to excuse Commissioner Penny. A motion was made by Commissioner Salter seconded by Commissioner Sherman and unanimously carried to excuse Commissioner Platt. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS Vice-Chairperson Swope reported the Senior Friendship Club had a nice holiday party and everyone is happy to be back after the holidays. The Senior Friendship Club meets on Wednesdays at 11am at the Assistance League. Commissioner Martinez reported the Bargain Box will open on Wednesday, January 10, and Saturday, January 13, from 10am to 1pm. Commissioner Martinez reported she attended the Volunteer Holiday Breakfast and said it was nice, the food and entertainment were great, and she was happy to have been invited. Commissioner Martinez reported she was happy to receive a nice holiday card from Council Member Paul Cheng. Commissioner Salter said she enjoyed the Volunteer Holiday Breakfast and the entertainment by Comedian, Steve Mittleman. Chairperson Salazar reported the Golden Senior Club is doing well and everyone is happy and healthy. There are many fun plans coming up in 2024, such as activities, guest speakers, food, and most importantly bingo. Commissioner Sherman reported the Men’s Club currently has six members. Commissioner Sherman reported he enjoys playing cards at the Arcadia Community Center with friends followed by lunch. Commissioner Sherman reported he stopped by to see a game of pickleball at Camino Grove Park, however, it looks to be too hard for him to play. Commissioner Bolster reported he plans to attend City Council meetings and inquire about Wilderness Park and the status of any plans for the opening of the park. Recreation Supervisor Gina Hernandez (RS) gave Commissioner Bolster copies of photos of the park to show him what the park currently looks like at this time. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON - None 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular meeting minutes of December 7, 2023. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Commissioner Sherman seconded by Commissioner Salter and unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a. AYES: Bolster, Martinez, Salter, Sherman, and Swope NOES: None ABSENT: Penny and Platt ABSTAIN: Salazar 1. REGULAR ITEMS a. Report of Recreation Supervisor Gina Hernandez RS Hernandez reported on the following senior programs and events: Tax appointments are now open for the month of February. AARP volunteers offer free tax preparation services for low- income individuals who are 50 years of age or older. Bridge is available every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Mahjong is available every Friday from 1 to 3pm. Movies take place on Wednesdays at 1pm. All of these programs take place at the Arcadia Community Center unless it is specified on flyers. Lunch tickets are now available for to purchase online. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is offered for free from January 9, through February 20, from 8:30- 9:30am. b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director RS Hernandez reported on behalf of the Recreation and Community Services Director. It is now the time of year to nominate the 2023 Senior of the year. Nomination forms are available at the Community Center, online, or it can be emailed. The Health Committee is offering free education series each month with different medical-related topics. On January 24, the topic will be Concussions and Brain Injuries, and will be held at the Arcadia Public Library at 6pm. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Salazar adjourned the meeting at 4:30pm to February 1, 2024, at 4:00pm in the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. _________________________ By: _________________________ Chairperson Secretary Nilo Salazar Gina Hernandez DATE: February 1, 2024 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Senior Citizen Commission FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services Submitted by Gina Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: Senior Services, Programs and Activities for January 2024 Arcadia Senior Services play an integral part in the wellness of the senior community. The multitude of programs, services, and activities offered supports the healthy and independent lifestyle of the participants. A brief description with program attendance is listed below. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ATTENDANCE Billiard Room Three pool tables are available Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm for seniors to enjoy and make new friends. 411 Blood Pressure Check Free blood pressure check is available every month on Tuesdays, from 10-11am in the Community Center. 15 Bridge Bridge is available every Wednesdays from 10am-1pm. Card games can help improve memory and cognition, it also enhances motor skills and promotes socialization. 64 Chess Club Chess is available every Thursday from 9:30 to11:30am. The game of chess can help increase creativity and problem-solving skills and improve concentration and reading skills. 10 Classes Exercise plays a vital role in health and contributes to bone density improvement, increased muscle strength, flexibility, and can also reduce stress. Some of the classes offered are line dance, cardio plus, and Zumba. 1,929 Coffee with the Mayor On the third Tuesday of the month, seniors listen and chat with the Mayor about City issues and topics of personal interest. 36 Gift Shop The gift shop provides a venue for senior crafters to sell their creations and allows the community to purchase one-of-a-kind items at a great price. 68 Visitors Monthly Revenue $267 Information & Referral Intakes This program assists seniors and their families with issues that affect their quality of life by providing information and referral that address their daily living concerns. 21 Lions Sight The Lions Sight program is offered in conjunction with the Arcadia Lions Club. The program offers low-income seniors with free vision care. Prospective clients are screened to make the necessary arrangements for their free service. 4 Legal Assistance The Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles Organization is available once a month at the Community Center to provide seniors with legal insight. 4 Mahjong Mahjong is a game of Chinese origin usually played by four people with 144 tiles that are drawn and discarded until a player secures a winning hand. Mahjong meets every Friday at 1pm. Every third Friday of the month, the Mayor joins in and plays Mahjong with the Seniors. 96 Monday Dance Monday Dance is held the first, third, and fifth Monday of each month. This program provides a good element for participants and has a good ratio of male and female dancers. 93 Monthly Bus Pass Dial A Ride bus passes are sold at the Community Center and can also be mailed to seniors. Bus passes are $5 per month. 23 Senior Meals Program A nutritious meal is provided Monday-Friday. For many seniors, this is the only hot meal they have daily. 1,785 Average/Day 68 Table Tennis Table Tennis is available Monday-Friday, from 8am-4pm. Seniors could drop in and play to exercise and socialize. Equipment is provided at the front desk. 188 Taste the Town Taste the Town is a monthly program where each month participants meet up at different restaurants, have lunch, and socialize. The January Taste the Town visited Chengdu Impression on January 18. 31 Tech Talk Tech Talk is provided for individuals who need assistance with their electronic devices. Volunteens are available every month from 4-5pm to assist with their questions and devices. 5 Weekly Movie New movie releases or classic movies are shown on a theater size screen every Wednesday for free. 106 Sing Along with James Iranfar Sing Along with James meets every Wednesday from 1-3pm. James plays his guitar and sings with a group of seniors for fun and socialization. 101 Senior Seminars Free seminars on various topics are available each month. The following topics were presented in January: Maximizing the Benefits - Gratitude, Thyroid Disease, Recycle Right and Memory Matters Seminar. 137 “You’ve Got a Friend” This program provides a weekly phone call to individuals who live alone, feel lonely, or need someone to check in on them. New friends are made, and great conversations are enjoyed. 5 New Year’s Bingo On January 12, the Arcadia Community Center held a New Year’s theme bingo with 92 participants who enjoyed eight games of bingo, a light lunch, and a raffle. 92 Musical Moments On January 26, Jay Briggs performed lovely Jazz music for 32 seniors. Jay Briggs also talked about the background and history of Jazz music. The presentation was enjoyed by all. 32 Arcadia Travelers Club Support services include registering members for trips, signing up new members, and handling the club’s correspondence. A monthly club meeting is held each month to discuss future trips and provide a social gathering. Meeting: 75 Passes Sold: 30 Passengers: 57 Total: 162 TOTAL Cumulative of programs, services, and special events 5,418 Connection Total number of monthly newsletters distributed this month 1,300 JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS New Year’s Bingo On January 12 the Arcadia Community Center held a New Year’s theme bingo with 92 participants who enjoyed eight games of bingo, a light lunch, and a raffle. Musical Moments On January 26, Jay Briggs performed lovely Jazz music for 32 seniors. Jay Briggs also talked about the background and history of Jazz music. The presentation was enjoyed by all.