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Victoria highlights spring events and services for older residents, including Donuts in Victoria series and tree-care partnership
Summary
City staff reviewed a calendar of spring programs for older adults — Donuts in Victoria speaker series, a March session on downtown planning, a May presentation on ash-tree care with a Rainbow Tree Care discount for residents, and a Cornerstone Insurance defensive driving class with 70 registrants.
Alyssa, a City of Victoria staff member, outlined the city's spring event schedule aimed at older residents, including the Donuts in Victoria speaker series and community programs designed to connect older adults with city services and neighbors.
Highlights include an identity-fraud and cybersecurity presentation slated for Feb. 19, a March 19 session on Downtown West progress, an April session covering upcoming transportation projects and a May session on treating and caring for ash trees in partnership with Rainbow Tree Care. "They do that on a rotation every 3 years. And then with that program, they do a discount for any residents that wanna treat their own ash trees," Alyssa said.
Other community programs noted: - Defensive driving/insurance course: Cornerstone Insurance is offering a free defensive driving program for Victoria residents on Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class provides a certificate that can reduce auto insurance premiums by about 10% for three years; staff said more than 70 people had registered and the session was moved to the Lions Building to accommodate demand. - Citizens Academy and Community Builder award: Alyssa encouraged residents to enroll in the spring Citizens Academy and to submit nominations for the city’s Community Builder award, which celebrates volunteers and businesses. - Farmers market and outreach: staff suggested the committee participate in farmers market and other community events to distribute printed resource guides and sign up residents for city newsletters.
Why it matters: these programs are intended to increase older adults’ access to city services, provide information about public projects affecting downtown and give residents options to protect trees and manage driving-safety costs.
Staff said printed copies of the senior resource guide will be available at upcoming events for residents who are not online.
