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Carlsbad senior commission hears report on expanding programs, rising meal deliveries and transportation demand
Summary
City staff told the June 6 Carlsbad Senior Commission that programming and attendance at the senior center have risen, home-delivery meal counts and transportation use are up, and staff are adding outreach and new classes; commissioners praised a recent parks tour and the meeting approved the prior minutes unanimously.
Chair Angus called the Carlsbad Senior Commission to order on June 6 and the body unanimously approved last month’s minutes before hearing a department report on senior programs and services.
City staff member Biggin presented activities from April and May, listing excursions (Camp Pendleton, the flower fields), popular classes and events (a 150th-anniversary Impressionism lecture, a Broadway film series and painting sessions), technology help for seniors and community partnerships that included wildlife education and concerts. "So today, we'll be covering general programming, what's next, special revenue fund donations, and nutrition statistics," Biggin said.
Senior center supervisor Andy Koehler detailed current and upcoming offerings and statistics. He said a June…
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