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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-2014 Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee_a r Cfty of 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* Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee May 5, 2014 Page 1 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., Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee May 5, 2014 Page 2 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. Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee May 5, 2014 Page 3 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. Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee May 5, 2014 Page 4 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. Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee May 5, 2014 Page S 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 o 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#) r 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) r 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 — S:ad ho cse n iorse wices/schedu lecalenda r Linda's Functional Continuum 5/19/14 I 10 Movement Between Levels is Common Fit: People who are quite active and healthy with a daily exercise routine. Vit//����/5G /!� /lGt/Ld�O1L� MrZ�T:S'iT4 [iiTi 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. P 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 t Nis 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.