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Home My WebLink AboutIV-3 - RSS Activity Report (5)Agenda Item No. January 6, 1998 40 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: December 23, 1997 TO: Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission FROM: Celeste Jardine -Haug SUBJECT: Senior Services Division - Monthly Commission Report Holiday Gifts Delivered — During the month of December, we collected gifts for children who are less fortunate than most. Seniors picked children's names from our Christmas tree ,and purchased a gift that was appropriate. The two groups that were selected to adopt were Head Start in Laguna Beach and an Abused Women's shelter in Irvine. Two staff members and two seniors had the pleasure of delivering the gifts to Head Start. The children sang songs for us, and we thoroughly enjoyed watching their delight in receiving their presents. This was a reassuring experience to see how programs, such as this, can make a difference in family's lives. Food Drive — Canned food was collected during the month of December for donating to SOS. 12 boxes of food were delivered to help provide Christmas dinner for low- income families. OASIS Seniors have always been generous and enjoy assisting with this effort. • Holiday Functions — The Holidays are many times difficult for Seniors, therefore, we try to fill their time with upbeat activities. The Friends of OASIS held their annual Christmas Party on Saturday December 6 0; A sing -a -long was held on December 11 °i which included Harbor Day School's Handbell choir; December 19" marked the day of our annual Christmas luncheon for 150 people; The Friends of OASIS ended the month with a New Year's Eve Party on December 31". Membership Drive — The annual membership dues are collected beginning January 1, 1998. The dues are one portion of the Friends of OASIS's revenue. They will remain at $7:00 for a single person and $10.00 for a couple. Currently, the membership is at 5,500, and we anticipate a slight increase in that number. Future Activities — Coming up in January will be the over 80's party on January 28 ", and Febnr be a Dinner Theater Fundraiser. 0 0 0 • Passage Utilization Report November 1997 OASIS SENIOR CENTER, , PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING 6643 . CUSTOMERS. 1 Housing :40 1.00 Information /Referral: 1205 35 LegatAssistance 0 50 Life On Your Owd 20' 5 Senior Assessment (hrs) 45 40 Telephone Reassurance 3¢9 2 Visual Screening 0 320 12/23/973:51 PM 1 UtilreportDec 1308 'CUSTOMERS i VOLUNTEER HOURS OF SERVICES PR'OVIDBD'ATi' THE, CENTER '21 Newsletter Collating 1834' HOURS (Equivalent to 12 full, time employees) o Includes: 86 Front'6lce Kitchen Gift Shop pancake Breakfast Home Delivered Meals Special'Events Instructors Travel'Office Office Library PARTICIPANTS.IN' FRIENDS OF ,OASIS TRAVEL,PROGRAM$ 150 CUSTOMERS Day Trips Ragtime Long Trips 25 Laughlin - Harrah`s 44 Palm Springs Follies „ 44 Thanksgiving Train 22 San Diego Zoo, 15 84 Subto4als : 66 j 12/23/973:51 PM 1 UtilreportDec ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors '21 Newsletter Collating 16 General Membership 86 123' PERSONS, PARTICIPANTS AT SPECIAL'EVENTS Pahcake Breakfast' 182 �Than ksgivingjLuncheon 145 327 12/23/973:51 PM 1 UtilreportDec Recreation Division Agenda Item No. 3 January 6, 1998 Adult Basketball - The Winter Basketball season is set to start January 5, 1998 with 71 teams. Total revenue for this season is $36,500. Games will be played at West Newport (4 nights), Ensign School (4 nights) and Lincoln School (2 nights). The Eastbluff Boys & Girls Club is not available during this season due to a youth basketball program. The Spring Softball registration deadline is January 9, with the league set to start the *week of February 2, 1998. Winter Wonderland — Twenty tons of snow fell at Grant Howald Park on Saturday, December 13 for the Community Services Department's Annual Winter Wonderland'. More than 300 children participated in the event that included. a snow creature building contest, holiday arts and crafts, playing in the snow, and a visit from Santa. The Newport Harbor Elks Club co- sponsored the event. Rent a Santa - The Rent -a -Santa Program was moderately successful this year. We had 63 bookings for a total of $2,370. Evaluation of the program resulted in our devising new ways to market the program to try to bring up numbers. We are planning a Santa training for 1998 as well as refurbishing some of the costumes as necessary. • Youth Council — The first Youth Council meeting was held on Monday, December 15, 1997 at the Newport Beach Public Library. Elections were held for the chairperson, vice chairperson and recorder positions. Megan Schuler was elected Chairperson, Troy Treaccar was elected Vice Chairperson and Molly Melum was elected Recorder. The Youth Council set three goals to accomplish in 1998. The first is to assist with City Government Day. Second is to coordinate a beach clean up day for teenagers and the third is to sponsor a city-wide dance. The Youth Council's next meeting will be held on Monday, January 5 at the Newport Beach Public Library. Youth Basketball - The 1998 Youth Basketball League began practicing on December 8, 1997. Games are scheduled to start until January 10, 1998. Another large turnout is expected this year. To date, 155 participants have registered for this Teague and staff expects approximately 21 teams. The City offers both a boys and a girls league. The 1998 Basketball League expects to field 5 girls teams and 16 boys teams. The basketball season runs from December to March, with the Orange County Tournament held from March 16 - 22. Classes/Instruction - Winter session classes and activities are set to begin the week of January 5, 1998The Spring edition of the Newport Navigator is currently being developed. Materials are due to Sandy by this week. New classes include Rock Climbing, Jewelry Making, Painting ceramics, Family History and Tennis Festivals. (Description of new classes is attached) Recreation Division Summary of Fall Classes — With Fall 1997 in the books here is a look at the,session numbers: Total Classes offered 544 Classes - canceled 190 Actual Classes 354 Total Enrollment 3,116 Cancellation Rate 35% Average Enrollment per class 8.8 Brochures Distributed 47,000 Brochure /Participant ratio 15.1:1 Revenue $276,050 Non- resident revenue $2,199 Recreation Division �• Proposed New Classes for Spring g 998: Beginner Touch Typing Learn Touch Typing the easy way, using a whole new concept in touch typing. Students can begin almost immediately typing without looking at the keyboard. Instructor Alice King Dutcher has been teaching computer keyboarding for over 10 years using Almena International method Fee: $5011 day class Touch Typing—Sneed & Accuracy Development Learn techniques to eliminate errors and get a speed of 60 words per minute quickly. Instructor Alice King Dutcher has been teaching computer keyboarding, for over 10 years using the Almena International method Fee: $5011 day class Mad Science CM Build your very own model rocket that can actually fly to 1,000 feet. Make lightening while conducting hair raising experiments. Discover sound, sound waves, radio telescopes, magnets and make your own compasses and electromagnets. Children will also uncover hidden components in ordinary light and attend a spectacular chemical energy display. All in all and fun and exciting week! A material fee of $25 is payable at • the first day of class. Instructor: Mad Science staff Fee: $125/1 week Expressing Ourselves Shy or fearful children can gain confidence through positive physical, verbal, and art expression. Your child can become more secure and outgoing by using skills introduced in a fun environment. Children benefit by using positive self -talk, mental imaging, and expressing their feelings appropriately. Instructor Marti Gangnes has achieved great results for over 20 years through her training in counseling psychology and sport psychology. Classes will be held at 4000 Westerly #195 in Newport Beach. For more information call 347 -7373 Fee: $9516 weeks Mastery of Mind & Motion Improved performance enhances confidence. Children who are slightly developmentally delayed or lack coordination can benefit by using physical and mental skills taught in this class. Your child can improve coordination, balance, strength, and become more successful with physical participation. Instructor Marti Gangnes' training in counseling psychology and sport psychology /motor learning, have - enabled excellent results for over 20 years. Classes will be held at 4000 Westerly #195 in Newport Beach. For more information call 347 -7373 Fee: $88/6 weeks E Recreation Division Paint it Your Way Ceramics for Kids In this class, kids will paint pre -made ceramic pieces of their choosing. Learn to create different patterns and make different colors and designs. Every piece will be unique. A $9 material fee is payable to instructor, Kathy Blue Fee: $6515 weeks Water Walking A super class designed for those who are not quite ready'for aqua aerobic exercise. Conducted in shallow water, we'll emphasize on balance, maintaining and increasing range of motion, and strength through various types of water walking. Get a good workout and socialize too. Class will be held at Bayside Village Pool. For more information call instructor Sally Stanton at 646 -6446 Fee: $50 for 2 days or $35 for one day Deep Water Workout FNEW] A phenomenal non - impact workout! Upper and lower body variations are isolated with an emphasis on safety, form and technique. Improve your strength, posture and cardio fitness without the splash or rebound. Class will be held at Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center at Corona del Mar High School. For more information, call instructor Sally Stanton at 646 -6446 Fee: $50 for 2 days or $35 for one day • Basic Rock Climbing An introductory course for people interested in learning the fundamentals of rock climbing. Our facility offers over 26 top ropes over 75 different rock climbing routes for the novice wanting to learn to the advanced climber who is always looking for a new challenge. If you are looking for a new adventure and/or a unique way to exercise, then join this class. Instructor: Climbx Staff, 18411 Gothard St, Unit I, Huntington Beach (between Ellis & Talbert) Fee: $45/3 classes Salsa It's the "spiciest" of dances. Learn the latest in this Latin craze. Techniques include the Merenge, Mambo and Samba. Singles and/or couples are welcome. Either way, we'll be havin' lots of fun. Instructor: Toni Piazza- Knight Fee:$48 /person/6 weeks Paint it Your Way Ceramics for Adults Here is an easy and affordable way, to ,paint that ceramic piece you've had your eye on. This class allows you to create and paint designs on pre -made ceramic pieces. Participants will receive assistance and ideas to make your ceramic piece just right. A $16 material fee is payable to instructor, Kathy Blue • Fee: $73/5 weeks (plus material fee) Recreation Division Jewelry Making Workshop . Come learn how to create your own jewelry. The feature item will be making a sterling silver necklace with Austrian Crystals. All of the materials will be included as well as a booklet containing all of the class information, tips on how to care for your jewelry, and discounts at local jewelry supply stores. Instructor: Stephanie Stork Fee: $39/1 class Mexican Fiesta Ever wonder how spicy salsa verde and enchilada sauces are made? Is Tex/Mex food and classic Mexican/Spanish cuisine your favorite? Then let you personal chef pamper you with a complete southwest banquet. The menu will feature a seven course meal and all' foods will be prepared from scratch. Bring an apron, and a beverage, come hungry and leave mucho mas happy! A $10 material fee is payable to instructor /Chef Rick Martinez Fee: $35/1 class Collecting Oral Histories on Video /Audio Tane Have you ever wanted to document your family history? Learn how to video /audio tape your mother, father or grandparents from professionally- trained interviewer /speaker from Steven Spielberg's oral history project and local video history company. Interviewing techniques, topics, questions, and video composition will be covered. Video samples will be shown and handouts will be provided. Instructor: Maureen Halpert Fee: $29/1 class Advanced Canine Agility For those who have already been through basic Agility and wish to continue practicing and polishing their skills, this course will provide you with further work on all the obstacles, and drill on skills, including side switches, lead outs, and options. The Flyball course will be set up as well for your use. Pre - requisite: Previous agility class or permission from instructor. Material fee: $15 payable to instructor, Paul Thurner at first class meeting. Do not bring dogs to first class. Fee: $28/8 weeks (plus material fee) Canine Good Citizen Certification All ten of the A.K.C. Canine Good Citizen skills will be introduced in the first two meeting, and each skill will be practiced in preparation for the Good Citizen Test, given on June 5s`. Dogs enrolling should have basic obedience commands established. Additional skills to be learned include "Reaction to Distractions," "Supervised Separation," and "Accepting a Friendly Stranger." The American Kennel Club C.G.C. Certificate will be awarded to those who pass the tests. Any dog who does not pass the first time may return for additional practice sessions and re -take the certification test for $5, at any of the locations where Hacienda Hills Dog Obedience Club is offering the class. This class will be held at the Lakeview Senior Center, 20 Lake Road (at Alton) in . Irvine. Instructor: Paul Thurner, Senior Master Trainer Fee: $18.00/3 weeks