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THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS
AD HOC SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 19, 2014
4:00 PM
Room 202, Iowa City / Johnson County Senior Center
28 South Linn Street
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CONSIDER MOTION ADOPTING CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED OR
AMENDED
a. Minutes of the meeting on 05/5/14
b. Correspondence
Carol Thompson
3. SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATION
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. PENDING ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Pending list
6. TENTATIVE THREE MONTH MEETING SCHEDULE (First and third Monday of
each month)
June 2
June 16
July 7
July 21
August 4
August 18
7. ADJOURNMENT
*Tour to follow adjournment*
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MINUTES DRAFT
AD HOC SENIOR SERVICES COMMITTEE
MAY 5, 2014 — NOON
HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
Members Present: Joe Younker (Chair), Jay Honohan, Rick Dobyns, Jane Dohrmann,
Mercedes Bern -Klug, Ellen Cannon, Hiram Rick Webber
Staff Present: Eleanor Dilkes, Marian Karr, Geoff Fruin
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
None
INTRODUCTIONS:
Chairperson Younker began the meeting by thanking those present for their interest and
commitment in helping the City assess its senior population services. He then asked if
everyone would introduce themselves.
FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE:
Regular meeting days and times — Younker stated that between now and December
this Committee has been charged with evaluating the current services that the City
offers; evaluating the Senior Center's accomplishments, programming, and those types
of issues. They are also charged with identifying good ways to use the City's physical
and financial resources to offer these services to seniors, and also charged with
identifying obstacles to using these services. In the end the Committee will have a
written recommendation to the City Council. Younker suggested they try to meet every
other week for a period of time. They can then identify subcommittees as needed and
evaluate their meeting schedule again. By fall, Younker suggested they start putting
their recommendations together, gather public input, that sort of thing.
Younker asked Members what a good meeting time is for everyone. He stated that they
will also need to look at summer schedules, vacation time, that sort of thing as they plan
their meeting schedule. Members began to discuss what days, times work best for
them. Monday at 4:00 P.M. was chosen as a convenient time for the majority of the
Members, but after a brief discussion about longer meetings and public input times, 3:30
P.M. to 5:30 P.M. was agreed to. Every other Monday for the next three or four
meetings was the next discussion, with May 19u' being the next meeting. Karr noted that
she will be out of town, but that other staff will be available. Honohan noted that he has
an appointment on the 19th and would not be able to make it until 4:00 P.M. After a brief
discussion, Members opted to begin the meeting of the 19'" at 4:00 P.M. Karr noted that
she will need to look at availability of meeting rooms for the Members, but the goal will
be to have the meetings in Harvat Hall.
Summer schedule — Younker asked how they should handle summer schedules. Karr
stated that they can look at every other Monday, starting with May 19'^, and see what
conflicts arise. For now the standing schedule is every other Monday at 4:00 P.M.,
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beginning with May 19''. Members were urged to send any scheduling conflicts to Karr
as soon as possible. She noted that she can then provide Members with a calendar at
the next meeting or two.
DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS: Younker noted that City staff has provided them with reports
from various departments, giving the status of the services they offer. There is also the
resolution to establish the Committee, as well as some information regarding the Senior Center
and reports from City departments on services for seniors.
PROCESS OVERVIEW:
Public input process (each meeting; separate session) — Younker noted that he
would like to hear everyone's thoughts on how they want to handle public input going
forward. He suggested that one of the regular agenda items be a 'public input' time.
Honohan suggested that they have a general meeting, one where anybody who wants to
give them input, whether in person or via correspondence, can do so. This would be in
addition to public input at each regular meeting. He also stated that they might want to
consider inviting certain individuals whom they believe have either expertise or
information that would be helpful to their charge. Younker stated that perhaps they start
with the Senior Center at their next meeting. It would be an informational meeting for the
Members, and allow them to see what kind of meeting time and / or presentations they
might need in the future. After this they could move through the various City
departments to see what services are being offered. Honohan added that they should
also consider inviting some of the other agencies, such as Elder Services for example, to
hear what services they are providing in the community and how they are funded.
Dobyns spoke to how they would handle public input, that if you get into too much back
and forth you can get lost in the information. He believes they need to have a process
component of every meeting, and then an information hearing, whether it's from City
staff or other agencies, and then the random periods of time where they let the public
speak.
Bern -Klug asked for more clarification on what the format of their final report to the
Council might look like. Younker stated that there are three issues this Committee is
charged with assessing — evaluating the current vision, mission, programming, and
recent accomplishments of the Senior Center as detailed in the 2013 Annual Report, and
that includes reviewing the current demographics of the participants served by the
existing operations. Specifically, this evaluation is to consider the 2013 Senior Center
survey of members, former members, and non-members, as well as available data
sources from the Senior Center, and then determine whether segments of the senior
population are not accessing available services. The Committee will then make
recommendations to the Council on how the City should use the current financial and
physical resources to meet the needs of Iowa City seniors. These recommendations
should consider the City's use of existing resources; the vision, mission, and
programming required to more effectively serve the growing senior population and the
community in accordance with the inclusive and sustainable values as stated in the
City's strategic plan. The third part of their charge consists of identifying obstacles to
these various services, including facility consideration that may be hindering the City's
ability to serve the senior population. Recommendations are needed to minimize and
eliminate these obstacles. Members then discussed their charge and how they believe
they should approach it.
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A member asked if this a regularly occurring evaluation or if something has sparked the
need for this type of evaluation at this time. Younker responded that based on the
resolution they have, his understanding is that there were several things that brought
about this Ad Hoc Committee. Census statistics, growth of the senior population in
connection with the City's strategic plan, Council became interested in what services are
available to seniors. Dobyns noted that he is the Councilor that brought up this issue to
the Council. He explained that it is a review of all services available to seniors in Iowa
City, not just the Senior Center. He noted that his concerns rose as funding cuts have
become more significant in recent years in all areas of the government. It was
suggested that one of the groups they hear from be Livable Communities as they have
been working on this issue for five years now. Younker agreed, adding that they need to
have a list of such groups and decide who should come in and talk to them.
Honohan brought up the issue again of having a report from the Senior Center at their
next meeting. Younker asked if they shouldn't do a tour as well at this meeting. He
asked Members what public input they would want at this meeting. Younker suggested
that they might want to reserve some time at the very end for public comment, after
they've had their tour and presentation. Also for the next agenda, Younker suggested
they decide what they want to do at future meetings, who they need to start talking to,
and then they can perhaps get some subcommittees formed. Karr asked that Members
send her names of organizations or entities so that she can start a list for them to work
from. She will put this in the meeting packets on an ongoing basis. Fruin added that as
they go through the materials in this packet and start meeting with groups, staff can
supply them with supplemental information as needed and can also have City staff come
in to give further information to the Members.
Correspondence and communication — Dilkes spoke to email correspondence, noting
that it can cause problems with open meeting issues. The best way to handle this is if a
Member wants to do an email to the group as a whole, they should send the email to
Karr and she can include it in the next meeting packet for all Members to see. She
added that Members should not start communicating back and forth with several
Members as this would come under the 'open meetings' rules. Communicating with one
other Member is not an issue, but if it involves several Members, the correspondence
should go to Karr for distribution to the entire group.
Dilkes then addressed 'public records,' stating that public business that is documented in
any manner, whether in a letter or an email, is subject to being disclosed if a request is
received for such correspondence. Dilkes reminded Members that if there is a topic they
wish to discuss, they need to make sure it is put on the agenda. She then responded to
Members' questions regarding this situation, noting that if someone comes in to talk
about something that is not on the agenda, the Committee cannot discuss this until it has
been placed on an agenda and the public has been given ample notice. Honohan asked
if he will be able to post this Committee's minutes at the Senior Center. Karr and Dilkes
responded, stating that once the minutes are distributed, they are able to be shared for
public review.
Open meetings — Dilkes spoke to Members about open meetings, explaining the basic
principles of such meetings. With seven Members on this committee, four Members
together at one time would be considered a meeting and public notice must be given.
Packet distribution (electronic v. hard copy) — Karr spoke to Members about their
informational packets. These will be received before the meeting date. She asked how
Members would like to receive their packets and by which day prior to the meetings.
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She further explained electronic versus paper copies, and how this would need to be
handled. These packets will explain all of the correspondence received, as well as
meeting materials.
Web site — Karr noted that the City's web site will have the meeting packets available to
the public, as well. Members were agreeable to electronic distribution of their
information packets by the Friday morning prior to their Monday meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
Honohan moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:55 P.M., seconded by Webber. Motion
carried 6/0, Bern -Klug absent.
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Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2014
ney:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member at this time
TERM
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N
NAME
EXP.
a
A
12/1/14
X
Joe
Younker
Jay
12/1/14
X
Honohan
Mercedes
12/1/14
X
Bern -Klug
Hiram
12/1/14
X
Richard
Webber
Ellen
12/1/14
X
Cannon
Jane
12/1/14
X
Dohrmann
Rick
12/1/14
X
Dobyns
ney:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
--- = Not a Member at this time
Marian Karr
From:
Carol Thompson <carolt@southslope.net>
Sent:
Thursday, April 17, 2014 2:19 PM
To:
Council
Subject:
Senior Center
This correspondence will become a public record.
To the City Council Members:
I see that you are considering other uses for the building that is now the Senior Center.
I would appreciate more senior -focused activities in the area, but I do not use the Senior Center for a
number of reasons. I don't feel comfortable using a facility where people who are less advantaged and more
disabled are not made to feel welcome. I don't feel that the programs are worth the membership fee when I can
get free services elsewhere. I prefer to use facilities where the management is more open to user suggestions.
And I enjoy being around younger adults and children.
When I listen to my friends talk about senior -friendly public places, the recreation centers and libraries
are often mentioned first. I use the North Liberty rec center where there is convenient parking and it's close
enough to ride my bike in good weather, there is friendly staff, a good walking track and a great library. I feel
welcome there and I know that if I requested a program that others would like, my request would probably be
granted, and space would be made available. For example, if I found others who wanted to play bridge or chess,
I know that a room would be offered somewhere in the building. The library has an adult book club. There is
pickle ball, and other programming of interest to seniors, but programming is always open to all. Most things
are free or at little cost, and there are special rates for seniors. I hear my friends talk about the warm -water
aerobics at Mercer Park, senior potlucks and the arts and yoga classes at other Iowa City recreation centers.
I don't see why senior programming always has to be segregated. If you invested an amount equal to the
Senior Center budget in the Public Library and the Iowa City recreation centers, which are accessible and
conveniently located near most neighborhoods, you could leverage the excellent cooperation that already occurs
between the rec center directors and librarians in Johnson County to provide many opportunities that could be
available to all seniors. Perhaps some programming could be extended to senior living centers so that isolated
seniors would have a chance to meet new people. You could make more efficient use of existing facilities
because seniors are often free during hours when other people are working or in school. You could serve a lot
more people.
I know how hard it is to resist the few vocal folks who will balk at changes. But I hope you will trust
that there is a much larger clientele waiting to be served in a way that makes seniors feel welcome in the larger
community.
Carol Thompson
5 Kelsey Court
Coralville IA 52241
phone: 319-626-2346
� ��
2013 Survey of Members, Former Members, and Non -Members
of the
Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center
By Linda Kopping, Ph.D. and Clancy Vinchattle BSW
The survey was developed and analyzed with the assistance of Dr. Mercedes Bern Klug,
Associate Professor; Director, Aging Studies Program; Hartford Faculty Scholar at the
University of Iowa's School of Social Work. In addition, Center participants Jim Curry,
Ina Loewenberg, and Kathy Mitchell assisted with the preparation and testing of the
survey; Tom Pickering assisted with the analysis and presentation.
The Survey
The Iowa City Johnson County Senior Center strives to contribute to the optimal aging of older
adults in Iowa City and Johnson County. The Center provides individuals 50 years of age and
older opportunities to live as fully as possible in all spheres of wellness: emotional, vocational,
physical, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and social.
In order to determine the effectiveness of the Senior Center's current programs and policies in
promoting optimal aging, a survey was developed for members, non-members, and former
members. The goals of the survey were to identify:
1) Participation and demographic information
2) Incentives to participation
3) Barriers to participation
4) Benefits of participation
5) Program satisfaction and recommendations
6) Promotional techniques recommended by respondents
In June of 2013, over 3000 surveys were mailed to individuals on the Senior Center's Program
Guide mailing list. The Program Guide is a promotional and informational document that
includes descriptions of classes, groups, volunteer opportunities, performance groups, special
events, free professional services, leadership opportunities, and membership benefits. The
Guide is mailed out quarterly and placed in distribution sites throughout Johnson County. The
mailing list includes members, former members, friends of The Center, and businesses that have
indicated an interest in Senior Center offerings. Prior to mailing the surveys, the business
addresses and addresses outside of Johnson County were removed from the list.
The survey package included a cover letter from The Center's Steering Council Chair Ina
Loewenberg and Vice Chair Kathy Mitchell, the anonymous survey, a postage paid return
envelope, and a certificate the respondent could redeem at The Center for a free gift anytime
between June 15 and July 13, 2013. The free gift was a Staying Sharp puzzle packet from the
Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and a Senior Center pen. On the back cover of the puzzle
packet photos and information about the Senior Center were included. Nearly 400 coupons
were returned to the center.
When data analysis began, 1092 (35%) surveys had been returned. Each survey was assigned a
unique number. Quantitative data from each survey was coded and entered into an Excel
database for analysis. The qualitative information was also entered into the Excel database. All
information from each survey was entered under the survey's unique number. Excel was used
to conduct the quantitative analysis and the qualitative analysis was completed using a content
analysis.
In the following pages the Executive Summary of this survey is presented
Executive Summary
Results: Data
Question 1
Are you a member of the Senior Center?
88% were either members or former
members
Question 2
How long have you been, or were you, a
member of the Senior Center?
63% have been a member for 5 years or less
Question 3
What made you decide to come to the
Senior Center the first time? Check all that
apply
76% of respondents came to The Center the
first time because they were interested in a
class, program, or special event
Question 4
On Average, how often do you come to the
Senior Center? Check only one.
46% of respondents come to The Center
between 1 and 7 times each week
Question 5
Complete the following sentence: I would
come to the Senior Center more often
if ... Check all that apply.
The top five (5) barriers to participation that
were identified are:
e Conflicting time commitments
(38%)
• Parking problems (24%)
• Lack of interest in current program
offerings (18%)
• Employment (14%)
• Inconvenient hours of operation
(11%)
Question 6
Please indicate the extent to which you
agree with each of the following remarks
by circling the corresponding number:
Since 1 began participating at the Senior
Center 1 have...
The top five beneficial outcomes to
participation in Center programming
identified by respondents were:
• Learned new things
• Kept my mind active
• Obtained information I needed
• Made a new friend
• Gained a sense of belonging
An average of 88% of the respondents felt
that they experienced these benefits.
Question 7
The following table includes a list of
programs, classes, and activities offered by
The Center. Please circle the appropriate
number to indicate your level of
satisfaction with each senior Center
program, class or activity...
The average satisfaction rating for classes,
special events or programs,
information/resources, special membership
programs, performance groups, groups or
clubs, volunteer activity, and participant
leadership was 97%.
Based upon the number of rankings given to
each of the eight categories of
programming, it appears that classes and
special events or programs are among the
most popular Center offerings.
Question 8
What programs and services would you
like the Senior Center to offer?
Collectively, respondents' most frequent
programming recommendation was for
classes in the liberal arts (36%). This was
followed by recommendations for
programming focused on fitness (19%),
computers and technology (14%), wellness
(5%), and handcrafts and groups and clubs
each with 4%.
Question 9
In your opinion, what would be the most
effective way to promote the Senior
Center?
All Respondents
The top two promotional methods
endorsed by respondents were newspaper
articles about programs (59%) and the
quarterly Program Guide (41%). E-mail
newsletters came in third with 29%.
Question 10
Do you own or have access to a computer
for your personal use?
A majority (87%) of respondents have
access to a computer for personal use.
Question 11
The Senior Center plans to update the
computer lab. Please indicate which type
of computer you would prefer to have in
the lab.
❑ Windows PC
❑ Apple/Mac
❑ No Opinion
41% indicated a preference for Windows PC
and 24% for Apple/Mac. There were
suggestions that the computer lab offer
both formats.
Question 12
Have you ever visited any of the Senior
Center websites? Please check Yes or No.
Awareness of The Center's online resources
is quite limited. Only 37% of respondents
had ever visited the Center's main website.
Fewer than 5% had visited either the
Facebook page or Youtube Channel.
Question 13
The highest level of education completed
27% of respondents have less than a college
degree and 74% have a college or graduate
degree.
Question 14
What is your gender?
Gender Percent of
Respondents
Percentage
Male 28%
Female 72%
Transgender < 1%
Question 15
Which of the following categories fit your
household's annual income level?
28% of the respondents have an annual
household income of 5 $30,000/year. 72%
have an annual household income >
$30,000/year.
Question 16
Where do you live?
Location
Percentage
Iowa City
76%
Coralville
10%
Unincorporated Johnson County
9%
Other
2%
North Liberty
2%
University Heights
2%
Question 17
What is your age?
Age
Percentage
Less than 50
< 1%
50-59 years
7%
60-69 years
34%
70-79 years
34%
80-89 years
21%
90+
3%
Question 18
What is your race? Please check all that
apply.
97% of the respondents indicated that they
were white.
Question 19
Who lives with you in your household?
Check all that apply.
53% of respondents live with a spouse or
significant other; 41% live alone.
Question 20
Comments
Strengths and Weaknesses
There were approximately three and a half
times more strengths (N=137) than
weaknesses (N=38) identified by
respondents. Strengths were presented
from two perspectives. Some focused on
how The Center supported the community
and others on personal benefits. The most
frequently identified weakness was parking
noting that it was inconvenient or
expensive or inconvenient and expensive. A
few facility design features were
mentioned, as well as participation fees, the
lack of minority participants and an
unwelcoming atmosphere. A number of
program suggestions were offered.
Results: Summary
The "typical" respondent was a white female between 60 and 79 years of age. She typically lived with a
spouse or partner and had an annual household income of $50,000+/year. This "typical" woman held a
graduate or professional degree and was a member of The Center who visited anywhere from three
times a week to less than monthly.
The overwhelming reason people come to The Center for the first time is to attend programming that is
of interest to them. This is followed by a desire to keep active and maintain social connections.
The primary barrier to participation identified was competing time demands, including employment.
People are involved with their families, hobbies, church, employment, and other activities of personal
interest. Other barriers identified were parking and not being able to identify programs of personal
interest.
When the reasons for first visits and barriers to participation are considered together, the importance of
being aware of the needs and interests of older adults within the community becomes obvious. A
person or group is far more likely to find time to attend a program or event that is of personal interest
and value.
Another barrier mentioned by respondents was the lack access to the facility during the hours they are
available, specifically evenings and weekends. People would like to have their work and other activities
accommodated so they can enjoy programs, services, and opportunities to establish new social
connections.
People want what they are interested in offered at a time that is convenient for them.
The most highly rated participant outcomes were cognitive, social, and emotional. The top five were 1)
learned new things, 2) kept my mind active, 3) obtained needed information, 4) made friends, and 5)
gained a sense of belonging. In addition, a majority of respondents felt that their physical status had
improved as a result of participating in Center programming. Notably, all of these outcomes are
important contributors to positive aging, which is the focus of The Center's mission.
Participant satisfaction with current programming is high. When asked to rank eight areas of
programming, satisfaction levels ranged between 94% and 98%. Since respondents were asked to rank
only the areas they participated in, the response rate for each area is indicative of the participation level
in each area. The program areas receiving the most responses were: 1) classes, 2) special events, 3)
information/resources, 4) special membership programs, and 5) performance groups.
Traditional liberal arts classes were the most frequently requested programs. This included everything
from art history and writing to foreign language and math. Fitness programming was the second most
frequently requested area of programming with requests for such things as line dancing, pilates, free
yoga, tai chi, and expanded weight training equipment. The third most requested area of programming
was in the area of computers and technology. Respondents are interested in everything from the most
basic instruction to advance instruction on things like web design, social media, smart phones, photo
editing, and computer and phone apps.
Program recommendations were analyzed according to respondent groups. Preference breakdowns
were as follow:
PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS OF RESPONDENTS
Subdivision
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Forth Choice
Former Members
Liberal Arts
Computers
Fitness
Non -Members
Liberal Arts
Fitness
Computers
Women <69
Liberal Arts
Fitness
Groups/Clubs
Computers/Handicrafts/Wellness
Women>69
Liberal Arts
Fitness
Computers
Wellness
Men <69
Liberal Arts
Groups/Clubs
Computers
Men>69
Liberal Arts
Fitness
Computers
Miscellaneous
Liberal Arts
Computers
Fitness/Handicrafts
Groups/clubs
When discussing program requests, the need for expanded operational hours was mentioned again.
Several respondents expressed a desire for increased diversity, including age diversity.
Respondents endorsed current methods of program promotion including newspaper articles about
programs and the Program Guide. They also supported the effectiveness of e-mail communication and
television commercials.
While a majority of respondents own or have access to a computer for personal use, the ability to use
their computer varies from little or no ability to very skilled. Regardless their ability to use the
computer, very few have ever visited any of The Center's websites. When asked to identify a preference
for type of computer to have in the computer lab, a majority of respondents expressed a preference for
Windows PCs.
Respondents conveyed positive feelings about The Center in their written comments. It was described
as an asset to the community, attractive to retirees, and a resource that helps new community members
integrate into the community. Programs and services were cited for their exceptional quality and
variety.
Far fewer weaknesses were identified by respondents. Nonetheless, these weaknesses touch on
important issues that merit consideration.
Fees (e.g. class, membership, and parking) were identified as being problematic, especially for non -Iowa
City residents and low-income persons. In the case of the latter, the respondents noted that fees can be
expensive and having to ask for a low-income discount might be embarrassing enough to keep people
away. A particularly concerning comment had to do with the unwelcoming atmosphere experienced by
a self -identified low-income member.
Several diversity issues were mentioned by respondents. Specifically this included a lack of diversity in
the areas of ethnicity, education, income, and age (within the 50+ population). Comments from
respondents also highlighted problems with agism that result in negative attitudes toward aging and the
Senior Center.
Other problems included a general unwelcoming atmosphere, lack of accessible hours (mentioned
again), lack of staff support when the facility is open, and a need for more programs with a social
component.
7y--3
Senior Center Survey Data: 2013 Survey and 2014 Demographic Survey
Gender
2013 Survey
2014 Demographic Survey
Iowa Census, Persons Over 60 Yeats
Male
28%M
ale 31%
Male 45%
Female
72%
Female 68%
Percale 55%
Transgender
<1%
Transgender I <1%
N/A
M
2013 Survey
2014 Demographic Survey
Iowa Census, Persons Over 60 Years
Iowa Census, Persons Over 60 Years
Less than 50
<1%
Less than 50
2%
N/A
50-59 years
7%
50-64 years
22%
N/A
60-69 years
34%
65-74 years
43%
N/A
70-79 years
1
34%
75-84 years
24%
N/A
80-89 years
21%
85+ years
9%
A/A
90+ years
3%
2%
Black or African American
N/A
Race
2013 Survey
2014 Demographic Survey
Iowa Census, Persons Over 60 Years
Iowa Census, Persons Over 60 Years
White, Caucasian
97%
White
95%
White
97%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Hispanic or Latino
<l%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Native American, Alaska Native
l%
Native American, Alaska Native
<1%
Native American, Alaska Native
<1%
Asian American, Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian
1%
Asian
1%
Black or African American
<1%
Black or African American
2%
Black or African American
1%
Other
l%
Other
<1%
Other
<1%
Two or more Races
1%
Two or more Races
<1%
Education
2013 Survey
2014 Demographic Survey
Iowa Census, Persons Over 60 Years
Iowa Census, Persons Over 60 Years
12 years or less
8%
High school graduate, GED, or less
10%
High school graduate, GED, or less 53%
Some college
19%
Some college, or associates degree
17%
Some college, or associates degree 26%
Bachelor's degree
27%
Bachelor's degree
26%
Bachelor's degree or higher 21%
Graduate or Professional degree
47%
Graduate or professional degree
46%
10%
Annual Household Income
2013 Survey
2014 Demographic Survey
Iowa Census, Persons Over 60 Years
$10,000 or less
4%
Less than $10,000
4%
N/A
$10,001 to $20,000
12%
$10,000-$14,999
8%
N/A
$20,001 to $30,000
12%
$15,000-$24,999
9%
N/A
$30,001 to $50,000
23%
$25,000-$34,999
10%
N/A
$50,001 or more
49%
$35,000-$49,999
16%
N/A
$50,000 ornrore
49%
N/A
Note: Census data retrieved from the 2012 American Community Survey, 1 -yr estimates
(http://factfitider2.censtis.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/prodtictview.xlitml?pid=ACS_ 12_] YR_SO 102&prodTyl)e—table#)
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDI'M
Date: May 15, 2014
To: Ad Hoc Senior Services Commission Members
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Pending Items for Future Meetings
Members have contacted me requesting the following items be added to the list:
1. Open meeting for participants and public to discuss experiences
2. Senior Center funding from Johnson County
3. Elder Service funding
4. Pathways Adult Day Services
5. Johnson County Livable Communities Initiative
6. Area Agency on Aging (subcontracts with Elder Services Agency)
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CITY OF IOW/ CITY
A mom; x`iMEMUOK U U
Date: May 15, 2014
To: Ad Hoc Senior Services Commission Members
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Schedule and calendar
Below is a tentative list of absences for the next few months. I will update the calendar
with revised dates and absences as I get information from you.
I did want to point that Chairman Joe Younker would be absent for the June 2 meeting
and Vice Chair Dohrmann on the 16th. I wondered if there was interest to move the
June meeting schedule to the 9th and 23`d
Absences:
June 2 — Younker
June 16 — Dohrmann
July 7 —
July 21 —
August 4 — Dohrmann; Bern -Klug
August 18 —
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5/19/14
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Fit: People who are quite active and healthy with a daily exercise routine.
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Independent: People who are active and living independently, but want to start exercising their mind and body to maintain their current
state of wellness for as long as possible. Perhaps want to manage chronic disease such as diabetes or hypertension.
Frail: Adults who have some movement limitations and medical conditions they are dealing with; they may be using assistive devices or
be involved in rehabilitation.
Dependent: Not physically active and may need assistance in meeting daily care needs.
Water Works
Poems from students in the Iowa Youth Writing Project,
with guidance from Dora Malech and Catherine Blauvelt
and
prints and sketches from members of the Family Folk
Machine, led by Buffy Quintero and SunHee Cho Oberfoell
to accompany
Down By the Riverside; a concert by the Family Folk
Machine
May 4, 2014
Ani Wedemeyer Alice Edelen Eliott Lewis
The river is blue.
It shines under the moon.
The insects shine on the blue water.
Boats waiting for fish to pass by.
After many inches of rain the river finally floods.
The noise of the insects is like music to my ears.
When I go to a river it is like a dream come true.
On cold days we don't go to the river.
El rio es azul
que brillan baj o la lona.
Los insectos brillan en la agua azul.
Barcos esperando para que los pescados pasan por.
Despues de las pulgadas de Iluvia
el rio se inunda finalmente.
El ruido de los insectos es mnsica para miso oidos.
Cuando voy a on no es como on sumo hecho realidad.
En Bias frios no it al rio.
-Erika Morales
Lemme Elementary Schoohlowa Youth Writing project
Greta Stanierllris Wedemeyer
EI sol melocoton
EI cielo azul
Delfines nadan y
saltan del agua
Los nifios saludan
con las manes
The peach sun
The blue sky
Dolphins swim and
jump in the water
The children wave
with their hands
•Jazmine Enriquez
Lemme Elementary School
Miles Crall
The River
The river, it is dirty
If I were a river, I would say I love math
Because there are so many baby sharks and pebbles
and I love to count them all!
Even though the river is dirty
there are still plenty of sharks found swimming in it
because the water and the sand are so
hot/cold/warm/soft
and there are so many pretty trees for them to look at!
Collaborative poem by students from Mark Twain
Elementary School
Leila McElligott-Hasan/Nina Jakob
Me gustan rfos
porque son bonitos
Juegan en el Ko
Pesca cuando nadaba en el no
I like rivers
because they are beautiful
Playing in the river
Fishing while swimming in the river
Edward
Femme Elementary School
Xavier Oberfoell
Gabe Baird
The river is blue as the sky is too.
The river flows and glows.
The river has rocks and talks.
There are pink birds that drink in the river.
EI ria es azul y el cielo es azul tambiem
EI ria corre y brilla.
EI ria tiene piedras y habla.
Hay pajaros rosos que toman en el no.
Tania
Lemme Elementary School/Iowa Youth Writing Project
Apple Graham
Blue clear eyes are like the blue clear rivers.
The blue water shines under the light blue moon.
The boat passes on the light blue water.
The fish pass under the blue sparking water.
After many inches of rain, the river finally floods.
The noise of the insects is music to my ears.
When I go to a river it is like a dream come true.
On a cold day, we don't go to the river.
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Ojos claros azules son coma los rfos claros azules.
El agua azul brills bajo la luna azul celeste.
El barco pasa en el agua azul clara.
Los pescados pasan hajo el agua azul clara.
Despues de muchas pulgadas de lluvia
el rio inunda finalmente.
El ruido de las insectos es mu'sica a mis orejas.
Cuando yo voy al rio es como un sueno hecho realidad.
En on dfa frfo nosotros no vamos al no.
Nicole, Lemme Elementary School
Naomi Downing-Sherer
Thisbe Lewis
Gabe Baird
Alta Medea & Calvin Medea -Kapp
Althea Downing-Sherer
Claire Sander
The river is full of rainbows
and the rain draws waterfalls
The heart of Iowa is in its rivers.
The stars are reflected on the surface of the water.
If it rains a lot there will be flooding.
The wind is nice and warm.
The sky is blue and we are here
The band plays music
El Ko esta Ilene de arco iris
y la Iluvia dibuja cascadas.
El coraz6n de Iowa son ses rios.
A las estrellas se reflejan en la
superficie del agua.
Si llueve mucho habra inundaci6n.
EI viento es bonito y calida.
EI cielo es azul y nosotros estamos aqui.
La banda toca musica.
-Jazmine Enriquez
Lemme Elementary School/Iowa Youth Writing Project
Maggie Graham
Misha Canin
Atticus Dutcher
Ani Wedemeyer
Caleigh Stanier
What if the river was clean?
Early morning light
We set off from home on our bikes
From the top of the hill in the valley below
We see a beautiful sight
Carving her way through our fields and our towns
The river reflects how we live
If we spent all day down on the shore
We'll remember all that she gives
What if the river was clean?
What if our river was clean?
We'd dip our toes, put in our fishing poles
If only our river was clean
We'd take a boat to the middle
And drop an anchor right in
Then we'd go for a swim,
And pull the fishing lines in
We could play by the banks of the river
And rest under a tree, in its shade
We'd help the ducks catch some crawdads
And get muddy from playing all day
song by the kids of the Family Falk Machine,
with guidance from Katie Roche
Althea Downing-Sherer
Genesee Brown
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Linda's Functional Continuum
5/19/14
Frail
Movement Between
Fit: People who are quite active and healthy with a daily exercise routine.
Independent: People who are active and living independently, but want to start exercising their mind and body to maintain their current
state of wellness for as long as possible. Perhaps want to manage chronic disease such as diabetes or hypertension.
Frail: Adults who have some movement limitations and medical conditions they are dealing with; they may be using assistive devices or
be involved in rehabilitation.
Dependent: Not physically active and may need assistance in meeting daily care needs.