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Home My WebLink About03 - RSS Activity Report (23)(ITEM IV -3) JANUARY 5, 1999 • COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Re: Monthly Activities Report Classes/Instruction - The winter Navigator was distributed and class registration is steadily pouring,in by fax, phone -in and over the counter. Over 200 registrations for classes alone were sent in or called in the first three days. Another 150 registrations were taken for Youth Basketball. Staff is already working on the spring issue of the Navigator by gathering information from instructors. Currently over 2,200 registrations are recorded for the fall session. Winter recess mini - sessions will be open for registration until December 29. Winter Quarter begins January 4, 1999. New classes proposed.for Spring Session: Hammered Dulcimer In this beginning to intermediate class, learn tuning, scales, chords and a couple well -know Irish tunes. Bring your own Dulcimer and tape recorder, or rent a Dulcimer from the instructor for $70 for 8 weeks. • Instructor: Dru Wood - Golden 8 weeks Min 8 /Max 15 Get Back in Shape after the Baby Stretching and fitness class structured specifically for women who have recently had a baby. Instructor- Elaine Thomas Mother /Daughter Stretching Class This class is designed for parent/child quality time and time to get fit together. Class is stretching and toning work. Bring a floor mat. Instructor — Elaine Thomas Chef Kelly Cooks with Kids Children that learn how to cook, gain self- confidence and have lots of fun while they prepare wide range of delicious foods they'll love to eat. All the basics of cooking are covered, including safety tips and kitchen terms. Every class is hands -on; age appropriate and all participants receive a chef's hat and recipes to take home. Instructor: Kelly Faris Culinary Fun with Chef Kelly A variety of cooking classes for adults will include Brunches, Grilling with Flavor, Picnics to Go and Food and Wine Companions. Instructor: Kelly Faris • I Monthly Activities Report Page z • Aguatics - Monthly report from November 20 through December 14, 1998 Lap Swim Fees $196 (98 participants) Annual Passes 410 (4 passes sold) Punch Passes 35 (1 pass sold) Total Revenue $641 Lap Swim Attendance = 415 Lap swim attendance is down this month with cool air temperatures and a NCAA Water Polo Tournament that kept swimmers out of the pool for three days. The MBAC underwater lights are in and look very good. The Fire & Marine Department scuba divers did an outstanding job and learned new skills assisting in this electrical procedure. The Community Services Department appreciates their efforts. The NCAA Water Polo Tournament held at MBAC on December 3 — 6, was a big success, according to the organizers. However staff did receive resident complaints about excessive ,public address noise and overcrowded street parking. Following up on the issues resulted in the identification of some logistical adjustments that will help to lessen the impact of future events on the residents. Special Events • Rent —A —Santa — Santa's were out in full force spreading good cheer to many residents, groups and • businesses. Almost 60 parties were booked with gross revenue of $3,350. • The Rose Parade Excursion was an early sell out this year with 135 tickets sold by December 18. On January 1, 1999, three luxury buses will take the group from Mariners Park to the edge of the grandstands. Customers will'receive a.box lunch for the trip back home. Facilities • There were two incidents of vandalism at Cliff Drive Park in November and December, resulting in five windows being broken. Police are watching the park more closely. • Tennis courts at West Newport Park have suffered some damage from the weather not allowing the proper curing of the materials used in the recent resurfacing. The contractor has agreed to come back in the spring to repair those areas which suffered the damage. Drop -In Recreation - Three new staff have joined the Drop -In program — Tina Payne, Kasey Canale and Robin Shaft. The part time staff now consists of eleven Recreation. Leaders and seven Youth Basketball coaches on staff. Currently 130 participants are registered at CYC/ Harbor View, 125 at Newport Elementary, 60 at Mariners and 35 at Newport Heights. The drop -in program was closed over the two- week holiday break. Winter Snorts Camp '98 - The Community Services Department conducted a Sports Camp at CYC on December 22 -23 and December 29 -30. Registration deadline was December 18. Enrollment was limited to • 80 participants. Recreation Staff taught basic fundamentals in a variety of sports including; flag football, soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, court hockey and more. Emphasis was placed on basic skills, rules of the game, sportsmanship and teamwork. rim Monthly Activities Report Page 3 Youth Flag Football - The Youth Flag Football season came to end for Newport Beach on Saturday, December 5th at the Orange County Municipal Athletic Association Tournament, when the last of the four teams representing Newport Beach were eliminated from the tournament. The teams that advanced to the OCMAA tournament, after winning the City of Newport Beach league, included the Broncos from Ensign Middle School ( "A" Division), coached by Lou Rumble and the Scorpions from Harbor View ( "B" Division) coached by Dino Orbiso. In the "C" division the first and second place teams in the city advanced. Placing first was the Harbor View Vikings, coached by Dino Orbiso; the second place finisher was the Cowboys from Newport Elementary, coached by Ron Jesse. Youth Basketball - Practices for the '99 Winter Youth Basketball League began December 7. Registration deadline was December 18; with games beginning January 9. 'Staff currently estimates 28 teams this season, an increase of six from last year. Games will be played on Saturdays for 9 weeks at the Eastbluff Boys and Girls Club gymnasium and the West Newport.gymnasium. PeeWee Basketball Clinic - The PeeWee Basketball clinic will begin on January 9. Two Saturday morning sessions-are being offered. Each session is one'hour and will run for five weeks. Currently 25 children are registered. PeeWee Clinics will be conducted by the Youth Basketball League coaches with an approximate 1 to 8 ratio, with an emphasis on learning the basic fundamentals of the game. Adult Soorts • The 1999 Spring Softball registration deadline is January 8, with play beginning the first week of February. • • The 1999 Winter Basketball Season will begin January 5, 1999 with 70 teams. Games will be played Monday through Thursday at West Newport, Ensign School and Lincoln Athletic Center. Gross revenue is $35,000. • (ITEM IV-4) JANUARYS, 1999 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors • To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Monthly Activities Report Holiday Events – During the holidays, OASIS tries to have many functions to brighten the spirits of the participants. This year the Center held three events. The first was a musical program that, featured Harbor Day School's Handbell Choir and carolers from a professional group. The Five Crowns provided dessert for 200 people. The second event was a Wine and Cheese Social that was hosted by the Friends of OASIS. A wine distributor donated wines and Arni Di Cioccio played background music on the piano. The event was well attended and added a sophisticated touch to the Center. The third event was a holiday luncheon for 200 people. A full turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served while guests were being entertained with Christmas music. Holiday Giving Programs – OASIS members participated in many charitable programs. Toys for Tots was very successful with box loads of gifts being given to the Marines to disperse to needy families. Canned food was collected for SOS and FISH. Lap robes were knitted and delivered to convalescent homes. Caps were knitted and donated to SPIN and the homeless. Lastly, gift baskets were delivered to homebound seniors who have no family. • Book Signing Event – Local Author, Christopher White, had a special book signing for his new book A Tribute to Our Parents and the 'Entire WWII Generation, depicting activities of this specific generation. A live band was playing during this very successful event. Stroke Prevention'Screening – Life Line Screening offered stroke screening at OASIS on December 17. Certified sonographers conduct ultrasound tests on the carotid artery. All tests were read by Dr. Geoffrey Risley, a Board Certified Vascular Surgeon at Scripps Hospital reviews the tests and the results are sent directly to the patients. This procedure is very effective in the prevention of strokes. Osteoporosis Lecture Series – OASIS will begin a series of lectures that will address Osteoporosis on January 6. This four part series will discuss exercise, diets, hormone replacement therapy, bone density testing and other preventive measures. • 161— 0 • OASIS SENIOR CENTER Utilization Report November 1998 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING RECREATIONAL CLASSES PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED 'Includes: 7,560 CUSTOMERS 2,591 CUSTOMERS 1,786 CUSTOMERS Another Passage 4 Front Office Blood Pressure 123 Housing counseling 80 Braille 50 Information /Referral 1,083 Counseling 55 Legal Assistance 10 Eldercare 6 Senior Assessment(hrs) 30 Employment 20, Telephone Reassurance 317 HICAP 3 Visual Screening 5 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A -Van 633 Shuttle 316 CUSTOMERS RECEIVING NOON MEALS AT THE CENTER 'VOLUNTEER HRS. OF SERVICES PROVIDED.AT THE CENTER Includes: Front Office Kitchen & Home Delivered Meals Gift Shop Travel Office Instructors Library Treasurer Pancake Breakfast Thanksgiving Luncheon PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS 948 CUSTOMERS 1,543 CUSTOMERS 1,526.75 HOURS ( "equiv.10 to full -time employees) 178 CUSTOMERS Day Trios Long Trips Santa Anita 23 Las Vegas, Monte Carlo Getty Museum 44 P.S. Follies 44 Candlelight Pavilion 24 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors 20 Newsletter Collating 17 95 PERSONS General Membership 58 PARTICIPANTS AT SP ECIAL EVENTS •Thanksgiving Luncheon 200 419 PERSONS Pancake Breakfast 219 E,P 13