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Home My WebLink AboutIV-3 - RSS Activity Report(ITEM IV -3) OCTOBER 6, 1996 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts & Cultural - Library — Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Steve Hunt, Senior Recreation Manager Re: Monthly Activities Report Special Meetings Joint Meeting with Costa Mesa Parks & Recreation = A reminder that the joint meeting with Costa Mesa is scheduled for October 8, 6pm, Costa Mesa City Hall, 5th Floor Conference Room, 77 Fair Drive. Special Meeting — A reminder that a special meeting has been called for Thursday, October 15, 4:3Opm, City Council Chambers, to discuss Bonita Canyon Park. Flag Football — The Youth Flag Football League held its first game on Thursday, September 24. There are 16 teams in the league, 10 "B" Division teams and 6 "C" Division teams. Each of the 6 elementary schools in Newport Beach is hosting at least two teams of children grades 3 through 6. Anderson School, which has not had a team for three years, has three teams this season. •Part -time staff work as coaches to teach children the fundamentals of football. Practices are held after school at the elementary school sites. All games are held at Grant Howald Park on Thursday and Friday evenings. Pee Wee Flag Football Clinic — The clinic began Friday, September 25 at Grant Howald Park with over 42 participants. This program is offered to first and second grade boys and girls and is taught by the Recreation staff coaches. During the 7 -week clinic, children learn the fundamentals of passing, catching, defense, kicking and punting. There will be five weeks of instruction and two weeks of scrimmages. Rusty - Newport Surf Contest — The sixth annual Rusty- Newport Pro -Am Surf Contest was held Thursday through Sunday, September 17 -20, and included 80 men and 20 women. In the amateur division there were over 200 participants and was open to all ages and included 5 entry divisions, beginning with elementary school children. Halloween Carnival — The annual Halloween extravaganza will be held on Friday, October 30 at Grant Howald park from 3- 6:30pm. Children of all ages can participate in carnival games, including dart balloon toss, football throw, and the duck pond game. The event will also include strolling performers and holiday arts and crafts. Classes /Instruction- Fall classes began the week of September 21 with a flurry of registration activity. As of September 23, there were 1,494 people registered in fall classes. The winter Navigator is scheduled to go to the printer at the end of October. A list of new classes and /or instructors for the winter season is attached. C3 Monthly Activities Report Page 2 • Aquatics- Revenue listed includes summer recreation swim through August 29 and fall lap swim revenue Lap Swim fees $1,537 Annual Passes 1,010 Punch Passes 280 Total $2,827 0 0 Attendance 11801 Special Events - The Balboa Family Festival, Saturday October 3, from 11am -5pm at Peninsula Park. The day will start off with a marionette show for kids, followed by live music and plenty of craft vendors, food, and activities during the day. Planned activities include dance clinics, demonstrations, face painting and much more. c7 • 11 09/30/1990 07 :54 7147544943 CITY OF COSTA MESA PAGE 02 JOINT uZETING BETWEMN COSTA MESA PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND PARKWAYS COMMISSION AND NEWPORT BEACH PARKS, BEACHES 6t RECREATION COMMISSION 77 FAIR DRIVE. COSTA MESA, CONFERENCE ROOM SA OCTOBER 8, 1998 6:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. Call to Order . . . Costa Mesa Chairman Harris 2. Irvine Avenue Median Improvements 3. Costa Mean Farm Sports Complex 4. Costa Mesa New Downtown Recreation Facility Design 5. Skateboard Parks 6. special Events 7. Future Park Development 8. Adjournment 0 3to l� u September 29, 1998 PUBLIC NOTICE A special meeting of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission of the City of Newport Beach has been scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 1998, 4:30pm, City Council Chambers. City of Newport Beach PARKS, BEACHES AND RECREATION COMMISSION Thursday, October 15. 1998 — 4:30pm City Council Chambers Call to Order and Roll Call AGENDA II. Public Comments Members of the public are invited to comment on any non - agenda items of public interest. Speakers are limited to three minutes. III. Bonita Canyon Park Site Planning Discussion and approval of plans for Bonita Canyon Park. V. Adjournment 40 37 Winter Season — New Classes - Available for Enrollment December 1998 • A Night of Dancing — Swing and Ballroom Dance Teens through seniors are invited to come dance to music from the '40s through the '90s. There will be lots of swinging action as well as some smooth swaying —from swing to waltz. Teens under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Instructor /Host: Toni Knight and staff Location: Oasis Art Parties Each guest will take home a project from your child's creative art birthday party. Designed for children from age four through 12, around any party theme, these parties are memorable for all celebrants. A minimum of 10 children is required. Instructor: Lisa Albert Swino- Jitterbug Dance Party Looking for a new way to entertain party guests? How about getting them up and dancing with sounds and moves from the '40s, that have been revitalized for the'90s? We'll teach your guests of all ages to dance using swing, ballroom and jitterbug techniques. Instructor : Toni Knight Musical Storytime for Parents & Tots Parents will learn to provide a musical environment for their children through listening, movement, simple rhythm instruments and games using age- appropriate songs and • chants. Parent participation is required. Instructor: Cynthia Faisst Location: Eastbluff Boys and Girls Club Kindermusik Village Some secrets of babies and music will be revealed through listening, movement, poetry, song and a variety of special manipulative. Parents will learn the purpose of each activity and how it will stimulate a baby's brain. They will take home a journal filled with ideas for spending meaningful time together. Instructor: Cynthia Faisst Location: EastBluff Boys and Girls Club Little Scientists In this "hands -on" approach to learning, preschoolers will use the scientific method to hypothesize, predict, measure, test, observe and compare in a risk -free environment. Students will eagerly share their discoveries and their answers to such issues as why the sky is blue, how planes stay in the air and why balls bounce.. Instructor: Little Scientists Certified Staff Location: EastBluff Boys and Girls Club Tots Ice Skating Little ones will learn skating fundamentals, including how to stand, march, fall and get • up properly. Using theme weeks and creative play, we'll provide a positive experience that will bring a lifetime of enjoyment. Fee includes admission, skate rental and practice on class day. Instructor: Irvine Ice Arena Winter Season — New Classes - Available for Enrollment December 1998 Page 2 Successful T -Ball • Children will enjoy mastering basic t -ball skills, including the correct form for catching, throwing, batting and base running. These skills will be taught as small, achievable components to insure success during the learning process. Through Marti's "Learning Through Success" methods, children will be able to perform on a team with increased confidence. Instructor: Marti Gangnes, MA, MS Successful Basketball Children will enjoy mastering basic basketball skills, including the correct form for passing, dribbling and shooting. These skills will be taught as small, achievable components to insure success during the learning process. Through Marti's "Learning Through Success" methods, children will be able to perform on a team with increased confidence. Instructor: Marti Gangnes, MA, MS Ice Skating =Youth Have fun learning basic skating skills, including stroking, stops and turns at the new Irvine Ice Arena. Instructor: Irvine Ice Arena Staff Location: Irvine Ice Arena, 3400 Michelson Drive. Art -Z -Kids • Taught by Lisa Albert's Art School and Creative Arts for Kids, children will explore a mixed media art class, as well as a fairytale theater and song class. The art class will explore color, painting, printing, collage and drawing using ink, oil pastels, watercolors, acrylic and tempera paint, clay, papier mache and plaster. Instructor: Lisa Albert and staff Location: Art School, 2028 Quail St. in Newport Beach. Art for Kids Using a variety of media, children will create projects based on two- and three - dimensional design concepts. We'll also explore color theory, painting, printing, collage and drawing techniques using ink, pastels, acrylic and tempera paints, clay and plaster. Instructor: Lisa Albert Location: Mariners VJ Room Massage Workshop Relieve stress and enhance your energy level. This workshop will teach the fundamentals of back, foot and self- massage. A variety of therapeutic techniques will be covered. No experience is necessary. Bring a friend or loved one, wear loose -fit clothing and bring a towel. All materials will be provided. Instructor: Diane Murphy Location: BCC . How to Buy Stocks Without a Broker Learn how to purchase U.S. and foreign stocks, including closed -end funds, without paying commissions or loads by eliminating brokers and financial planners. Instructor Virginia Gumpert is the author of Investment Secrets Instructor: Virginia Gumpert C9 Winter Season — New Classes - Available for Enrollment December 1998 Page 3 Online Investing Basics • As the wave of the future, on -line investing offers tremendous advantages. Learn to trade inside the market with such Electronic Communication Networks as Schwab and Small Order Execution System. Instructor Virginia Gumpert is the author of Investment Secrets Instructor: Virginia Gumpert • • ILA 7 U • (Item V -4) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT October 6, 1998 Arts & Cultural , Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Celeste Jardine -Haug, Senior Services Manager Re: Monthly Activities Report FALL CLASSES BEGIN — Fall classes began September 8. New classes include The History of Orange County, Meditation, Ballroom Dance Lessons, Creative Writing, and foods Around the World. Each of these classes are well attended and complement the existing classes. COMPUTER FRIENDS MEETING — The OASIS Computer Users Networking Group met September 9 with 150 people in attendance. Librarians June Pilsitz and Susie Lamb presented Using the Library Tips and Tricks which included a demonstration on the Windows based catalog and How to effectively use digital databases on the web and the Library's Local Area NewworkNetworking was also discussed. NEW SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED AT OASIS — Human Options is offering a Women'? Life Stress • Support Group for seniors. The group is being held every Wednesday at 12:30pm. Women experiencing loneliness, depression, difficulties with a spouse or adult children will be helped by the group. The group is lead by Natalie Zucker, a retired Psychologist. POOL ROOM AND SHUFFLE BOARD COURTS REMODEL — The Friends of OASIS have upgraded the pool room by installing pool room type lights above the 3 tables. The shuffleboard courts also have had a face -lift. New painted floor surface, benches, and cabinets have put a fresh look to the old courts. UPCOMING EVENTS — Oktoberfest — OASIS is holding a traditional Oktoberfest on Wednesday October 7, 12:00pm. The menu includes Sauerbraten, potato pancakes and apple pie, with an eight piece German band will entertain. The cost of this event is $8.00. Jazz Concert — The Night Blooming Jazzmen will be performing an OASIS on Sunday, Oct. 11. This band is one of the top Dixieland bands in the country. They have performed all over the world from Russia to Japan. This will be their fifth performance at OASIS and it is always a sell out at 375 people. The cost for,this event is $2 for OASIS members and $5 for non - members. • yl n u • • OASIS SENIOR CENTER Utilization Report Auaust1998' PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING 7,366 CUSTOMERS RECREATIONAL CLASSES 2,902 CUSTOMERS PERSONALIZED SERVICES PROVIDED 1,814 CUSTOMERS Includes: Another Passage 13 Blood Pressure 226 Housing counseling 59 Braille 0 Information /Referral 1,056 Counseling 61 Legal Assistance 12 Eldercare 5 Senior Assessment(hrs) 79 Employment 25 Telephone Reassurance 269 HICAP 4 Visual Screening 5 SENIORS RECEIVING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Care -A -Van 620 Shuttle 326 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 PARTICIPANTS IN FRIENDS OF OASIS TRAVEL PROGRAMS Day Trios 946 CUSTOMERS 1,403 CUSTOMERS 1,602.76 HOURS ( "equly. to 10 full -time employees) 200 CUSTOMERS San Dlego Museum /Monet 44 Laughlin, Harrahs 40 Saddleback Civic 24 Wonders of Europe 5 Long Beach Aquatic 43 Getty 44 ATTENDEES TO MEETINGS AT OASIS Board of Directors 19 Newsletter Collating 17 General Membership 65 101 PERSONS