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Home My WebLink AboutSC Agenda: 05/01/2025CITY 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, May 1, 2025, 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 Robert Bolster, Chairperson Joyce Platt, Vice-Chairperson Cris Arzate, Commission Member Shirley Curly, Commission Member Ethel Laczko, Commission Member Cynthia Salazar, Commission Member Steve Sherman, Commission Member Margaret Swope, 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 March 6, 2025. 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 Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 4:00pm in the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 6, 2025 SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER – Chairperson Bolster called the meeting to order at 4:00pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chairperson Bolster ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Cris Arzate, Robert Bolster, Shirley Curley, Ethel Laczko, Joyce Platt, Cynthia Salazar, Steve Sherman, and Margaret Swope ABSENT: None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS Vice-Chairperson Joyce Platt reported the trip scheduled for March 6, to the Santa Ana Zoo was cancelled due to the rain. The trip was rescheduled for April 4. Vice-Chairperson Platt reported on the following upcoming day trips: On June 10, participants will visit Catalina Island with Curt Tucker who will lead the tour. Participants will be able to eat, shop, and enjoy the City of Avalon. After lunch, everyone will enjoy an open-air tram tour of the beautiful sights of the island. On June 24, participants will visit the original Farmers Market followed by a tour of Paramount Studios for a behind-the-scenes experience where they will explore all the magic Hollywood has to offer. Participants will also explore sound stages, historic backlots, and more. On October 22-24, 2025, participants will visit the City of Cambria for a three-day, two-night trip. There will be plenty to do, and they will be able to enjoy the Scarecrow Fest. The next general meeting will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10am. The guest speaker will be Ed Andersen from the Arcadia Historical Society. Commissioner Cris Arzate reported he attended the Lunar New Year celebration at Le Meridien Hotel in February and was impressed with the entertainment and performances. Commissioner Shirely Curley reported the Assistance League will be celebrating its 70th birthday this year. Commissioner Curley reported the Assistance League completed their annual February book drive where books are collected for distribution through the Operation School Bell program where they are also partnered with Chase Bank. Commissioner Curley reported the month of March is “Our Links to Learning Program”, where second graders from Garvey School District will receive their own books. Commissioner Ethel Laczko asked if there was information on the upcoming free sewing class that will be provided by Pasadena City College (PCC). Recreation Supervisor, Annie Sumioka (RS) reported the class will be starting in the fall. Commissioner Cynthia Salazar reported the Golden Senior Club is doing great and will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with lunch and refreshments. Commissioner Salazar reported there will be a physical therapist guest speaker on March 20, 2025, who will talk to the members about knee and back problems and how to treat them. Commissioner Steve Sherman reported that the Men’s Club members meet every week from 9am to 2:30pm at the Arcadia Community Center to play pinochle. Commissioner Sherman reported a new person stopped by to play cards with them and they are currently at six members who play each week. Commissioner Margaret Swope reported the Friendship Club is doing well. The Friendship Club meets every week on Wednesdays at 11am. During their meetings, Club members can celebrate birthdays, have snacks, play Bingo, and more. Chairperson Robert Bolster reported he contacted Public Works for an update on Wilderness Park. After speaking with Carmen Masud, Chairperson Bolster was informed that the Park remains closed and although the Public Works Services Department would like to begin restoring the park, it will take some time. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON Mayor Dr. Michael Cao reported that the Arcadia Fire Department Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service program assists the community during peak hours. The program will now operate Monday through Sunday from 8am to 8pm. The BLS program also serves as a secondary transportation source for the City of Monrovia and the Los Angeles County Fire Department when needed. Mayor Cao reported he will be presenting the State of the City on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia. The presentation will begin promptly at 4pm and light refreshments will be served. Mayor Cao asked those who would like to attend please RSVP by calling the Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department by March 6. Mayor Cao reported that the office of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem is filled automatically by rotation among City Council Members every nine months and his term as Mayor will end April 15, 2025. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Regular meeting minutes of February 6, 2025. Recommended Action: Approve It was moved by Commissioner Sherman, seconded by Commissioner Arzate, and unanimously carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a. AYES: Arzate, Bolster, Curley, Laczko, Platt, Salazar, Sherman, and Swope NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 3. REGULAR ITEMS a. Senior of the Year Selection Senior Citizen Commissioners received 25 nominations for the 2024 Senior of the Year. After a group discussion and careful consideration, a vote was made. RS Sumioka announced the honoree for the 2024 Senior of the year is Arlene Weiss. The City Council will present Arlene Weiss with a plaque at a City Council meeting in May. Chairperson Robert Bolster, RS Sumioka, and a guest of Arlene Weiss will meet for a special lunch. Additionally, the Los Angeles County Commission on Aging hosts an annual Older Americans Recognition Day Awards luncheon to honor senior citizen volunteers which Arlene will be invited to with a guest. Deputy Director of Recreation and Community Services (DDRCS) Candice Cheung added that a news release will be out soon to announce the 2024 Senior of the Year and will also be advertised with her photo in the monthly Connection Newsletter. Lastly, Arlene Weiss will have her name plaque added to the Senior of the Year City Plaque located at the Arcadia Community Center. b. Report of Recreation Supervisor Annie Sumioka (RS) RS Sumioka reported on the following events and programs that took place during the month of February. On February 7, participants attended Bunco with a valentine’s sweetheart theme. The program includes three rounds of Bunco, a light lunch, and raffle prizes. On Friday, February 14, the annual Lunar New Year lunch in partnership with the Arcadia Chinese Association was held at the Arcadia Community Center. The event was a success and included traditional Chinese food, entertainment, red envelopes, and much more. RS Sumioka reported on the upcoming programs and events. On March 7, the popular sold-out Bingo program will be held with a Shamrock theme. On Thursday, March 13, there will be a Billiard Tournament held in the billiards room from 11am to 2pm. On Friday, March 21, from 4pm to 6pm, a new event will be held, A Night at the Rodeo, where participants will enjoy a nice dinner, music, and plenty of line dancing, which is very popular with our senior patrons. The event will also include a dance competition with wonderful prizes. Recreation line dance instructors Willard (Bill) Berry and Pam Wagoner will be leading and teaching line dance moves and will also be judges for the line dance competition. c. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director (RCSD) DDRCS Cheung handed an invitation to each Commissioner for the upcoming Volunteer Dinner where Arcadia volunteers, board members and commission members will be honored for their outstanding volunteer work throughout the year. The dinner will be held at Le Meridien Hotel on April 3, 2025, starting at 5:30pm. DDRCS Cheung asked everyone to RSVP on or before March 21, 2025. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Bolster adjourned the meeting at 4:46pm to Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 4:00pm in the Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia. _________________________ _________________________ Chairperson Secretary Robert Bolster Annie Sumioka DATE: May 1, 2025 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Senior Citizen Commission FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services Submitted by: Annie Sumioka, Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: Senior Services, Programs and Activities for April 2025 Arcadia Senior Services play an integral part in the wellbeing 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 themselves and make new friends. 216 Blood Pressure Check Free blood pressure checks are available the second Tuesday of the month from 10-11am in the Community Center. 12 Bridge Bridge is available Wednesdays from 10am-1pm and Fridays from 1-4pm. Card games can help improve memory and cognition. It also enhances motor skills and promotes socialization. 260 Classes Exercise plays a vital role in a senior’s health and contributes to bone density, increased muscle strength, flexibility, and can reduce stress. Some of the classes offered are line dancing, cardio plus, Zumba, and more. 2,224 Fit & Talk On Thursdays, Fit & Talk meets for a fun and easy 30-minute workout. In April, the following workouts were provided: Line Dance, Seated Disco, Circuits, and a Walk around the Community Center. 39 Gift Shop The gift shop sells jewelry, hand crafts, and unique items made by senior crafters for a great price. The Gift Shop is located at the Community Center and open to the public. Shoppers: 148 Revenue: $571 Information & Referral Intakes The Information & Referral (I&R) program assists seniors and their families with issues that affect their quality of life by providing I&R referrals that address their living concerns. 78 Karaoke On the first and third Tuesday of each month, seniors can participate in karaoke. Karaoke is a popular program where senior participants enjoy singing to their favorite tunes in many languages. 77 Lions Sight The Lions Sight program is offered in conjunction with the Arcadia Lions Club. The program offers low-income seniors free vision care. Prospective Clients are screened to make the necessary arrangements for their free service. 2 Mahjong Mahjong is a popular game of Chinese origin played by four people with 144 tiles that are drawn and discarded until a player secures a winning hand. Participants are welcome every Friday from 12:30 to 3pm. 88 Monday Dance Monday Dance is held the first, third, and fifth Monday of each month. The program provides a good atmosphere for participants to show off their dance skills and to meet new dancers. Live bands play a variety of popular music to dance to. Refreshments are provided. 191 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. 36 Pinochle Pinochle meets every Monday from 9am-2pm. Pinochle is a trick taking ace ten card game of German origin usually played by two to four people with a 48-card deck. 24 Tax Assistance Program On Thursdays and Fridays, AARP Tax Aide volunteers assist seniors with their Income Tax filing. This program is free for individuals who are 50 years and older with low to moderate income. Their last day at the Community Center is April 11. 75 Senior Meals Program A nutritious meal is provided Monday-Friday for $3 for individuals age 55+ and $4 for individuals ages 50-54. Lunch is served promptly at 11:30am, and patrons have the option to pay for their lunch meal online between the hours of 7:30-10am. Meals: 1,190 Average Meals: 56 Senior Seminars Free seminars are available every month on various topics. The following topics were resented in April: Hearing Life, Breathing Exercises, and Asthma. 104 Sing along with James Sing along with James meets every Wednesday from 1-3pm. James plays his guitar and sings songs from the 50s-80s with a group of seniors for fun and socialization. 200 Table Tennis Table Tennis is available Monday-Friday, from 8am-4pm. Equipment is available at the front desk for seniors to play and meet new friends. 170 Taste the Town Each month participants meet at a different restaurant to have lunch and socialize. This month lunch was held at Ding’s Garden restaurant in Arcadia featuring authentic Chinese gourmet meal. 17 Weekly Movie A weekly movie is available for seniors to watch every Tuesday at 12:30pm. The following movies were shown during the month of April: Father Figures, Ferris Bueller’s Day off, Big, Free Guy, and Barbie. The short film shown was For the Birds. 28 APRIL HIGHLIGHTS Sweet Oranges Bunco On April 11, the Bunco program took place with an orange theme. Participants enjoyed 3 rounds of Bunco, a light lunch, dessert, and raffle prizes. Spring Fling Royal Ball On April 18, the annual Spring Fling event took place at the Community Center with a royal ball theme. The event included lunch, live music, games, and an award for the “Belle of the Ball”. 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. 2 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. 10 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. 8 Sweet Oranges Bunco On April 11, the Bunco program took place with an orange theme. Participants enjoyed 3 rounds of Bunco, a light lunch, dessert, and raffle prizes. 25 Spring Fling Royal Ball On April 18, the annual Spring Fling event took place at the Community Center with a royal ball theme. The event included lunch, live music, games, and an award for the “Belle of the Ball”. 53 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 at the Community Center to discuss future trips and provide a social gathering. Meeting: 60 Passes Sold: 60 Passengers: 61 Total: 181 TOTAL Cumulative of programs, services, and special events 5,458 Connection Total number of monthly newsletters distributed this month 1,250