Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 07 22

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes June 24, 2024 Page 2 of 5 include dance classes, bridge classes, massage therapy and Soul Massage, craft and art activities, resource -related classes, and game days. Katie welcomes new ideas for programs and classes. • There are a few standard events every year, and a variety of special events. Over 200 people are expected to participate in the Summer Picnic on June 25. The ice cream social is very popular in the summer, and staff plans to bring Oktoberfest back again this year. The plant sale, organized by the Bloomin' Seniors Garden Club, sells out quickly. • Katie meets with staff in neighboring Senior Centers to share ideas. Tricia Morgan is the meal site program coordinator and the trip coordinator. • Day trips go to a variety of places. The trips are popular, and most sell out, often with a wait list. • Tricia has been the meal site program coordinator for 8 years. She presented attendance statistics from the last several years. In January the lunch program transitioned to a congregate -only program. The program has served 3,410 patrons (Jan -April). There is entertainment once or twice a week. With a grant from Boulder County, the Center bought outdoor tables and chairs. Heaters will be purchased for use in the cold months. • Staff reaches out to various drop -in groups to invite them to enjoy lunch as a group. A monthly email goes out with an activity calendar and the menu for the month. • As a result of meetings with a new focus group, a rotating vegetarian option will be provided each month. Staff uses information from an annual survey to improve the program. A new position of volunteer social engagement leader was created to welcome new participants and try to make everyone feel included. A volunteer leads Bingo twice a month. • A grant through Boulder County and Nourish Colorado provides fresh vegetable bags for seniors who express interest. • Trish has a fabulous group of volunteers who assist with the meal. • The lunch food is funded by: a federal grant through AAA, funds from the City, and seniors are asked to pay a suggested donation of $4.25 per meal. Katie Beasley reported that the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center accepts Silver Sneakers and Renew Active for fitness programs. These programs are popular in the community, with a combined number of 35,157 visits (January through April). Katie Tofte reported that she provides information about resources that seniors need: housing, financial assistance, food, legal assistance, tax help, medical equipment loans, and mental health resources. • Resource contacts were steady in 2022 and 2023, with an increase this year. Katie helped seniors make appointments for the AARP Tax Aide program. She administered the Older Adult Activity Scholarship, which provided a total of $7,350.