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PKC - Item 3C - February 2024 Monthly Parks & Recreation Department ReviewROSEMEAD PARKS COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND PARKS COMMISSION FROM: TOM BOECKING, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2024 SUBJECT: MONTHLY DEPARTMENT UPDATE AQUATICS Winter Aquatics Programs - Aquatics current ongoing programs are Lap Swim, Aqua Fit, Adult Swim Lessons, and our Rosemead Rapids Swim Team. Lap Swim - Swimming is the best full body workout. Lap Swim takes place Monday through Friday 5:30 — 8:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am —12:00 pm. Aqua Fit — Water fitness is a great way to exercise. Come join our Aqua Fit class on Monday and Wednesday 5:30 — 6:10 pm Rosemead Rapids Swim Team — The swim team is currently practicing Monday through Friday 5:30 — 8:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 — 10:00 am. Rosemead Rapids currently has 166 participants registered for the month of January. Rentals- Rosemead High School and San Gabriel High School are using the Rosemead Aquatic Center for practice and competitions for the 2024 swim season. Lifeguard Training - Aquatic staff are preparing to host lifeguard training course on February 23 to 25 at the Rosemead Aquatic Center. This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants who attend all sessions of this course will obtain their American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer valid for 2 years. Aquatic Recruitment — Aquatic staff, along with Human Resources, are currently working on recruiting for the summer of 2024. We are looking to hire Aquatic Attendants, Lifeguards, Lifeguard/Swim Instructors, Assistant Pool Managers, and Recreation leaders. In addition to offering an incentive program, the City of Rosemead will be hosting a Job fair on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Parks Commission Meeting February 6, 2024 Page 2 of 3 FACILITIES/PARKS Garvey Park Tennis Courts/Pickleball Courts — The renovated tennis courts are not open at Garvey Park. In addition to the resurfacing of the tennis courts, the City created a hybrid tennis court that consists of 4 pickleball courts. Pickleball play is designated on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 5:00 to 9:30 pm and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. 4. With the new additions of the pickleball courts at Garvey Park Tennis Courts, Johnny Allen Tennis is now offering youth pickleball lessons for youth and adults! Class will be held Monday evenings, and we currently have 2 kids registered for the program. Garvey Community Center Senior Craft Class —The Garvey Senior Center hosted a senior craft class on Monday, January 8, in which each participant made a Lunar New Year Dragon themed craft project. In total, twenty-four seniors took part in the activity. The next craft class will be on Monday, February 12th, from 12:OOpm to 1:OOpm. Senior Halloween Social Luncheon — The Garvey Center will be celebrating the year of the Dragon on Thursday, January 25. According to Chinese folklore the dragon represents good luck, strength, health as wells as being a symbol representing imperial power and authority! The Garvey Center will mark the occasion with a luncheon that includes lunch, Lunar New Year decorations and treats for all to enjoy. The lunch will feature orange chicken or broccoli beef bowls and fortune cookies donated by Panda Express. The event will also include drawings for prizes, dessert, and dancing for all to enjoy! The event will also incorporate musical entertainment provided by Bobby Z. Tickets for the event are on sale now at the Garvey Center for $7 per person. Senior Excursions — On Friday December 15, the senior excursion program ventured out Riverside Mission Inn to experience all the holiday glitz and glamor of the annual festival of lights. The Missions light display is the second largest in the nation and features hundreds of thousands of lights! During the excursion the seniors had time for dinner on their own before being treated to the one -of -a -kind light show and display. The trip had great participation with a total of 73 seniors taking part in the excursion. Case Management Services - The Parks and Recreation Department will soon be offering Senior Case Management Services through YWCA San Gabriel Valley Senior Services. The case management services will be offered on-site at the Garvey Center to seniors aged 60 or older, and to frail or disabled adults aged 18-59. The case management services will provide a broad array of services with the goal of keeping seniors in their homes for as long as possible. These services include but are not limited to access to services such as transportation, case management, information, and assistance; in-home services such as personal care, chore, and homemaker assistance; community services such as legal services, mental health services, and adult day care; and community education and related programming that help to coordinate and integrate services for seniors such as health screening, exercise/health programs, etc. The case management services will be provided once a week at the Garvey Center final date and time are to be determined. 2 Parks Commission Meeting February 6, 2024 Page 3 of 3 SPECIAL EVENTS Sweethearts Jamboree - Everyone's favorite event, the Sweethearts Jamboree returns to the Rosemead Community Center for a day of fun filled activities. The event will take place on Saturday, February 17, 2024. The Valentines themed event includes bingo, lunch, dancing, and a special recognition for all the special sweethearts in attendance. The event will also include lunch, refreshments and dessert. The event will culminate with a dance for all to enjoy and partake in. The Bobby Z band will provide musical entertainment with a mix of classic Latin and top 40 hits. The program is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are on sale now at the Garvey Center for $15 per person. Youth In Government - Students in Rosemead get a first-hand look at how government works! The program is designed to get students involved in government on a local level. Selected students will participate in a shadow day, shadowing City Officials and staff, and on the second day, a City tour and mock City Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Subjects addressed each day may include matters such as community engagement, decisions on infrastructure, and budget. Youth in Government Day builds political acumen and self-confidence through public speaking and interaction. For an opportunity to participate in this special two-day event, students must complete an online application before March 4"', and meet the following requirements: Must be a High School Junior or Senior, live in the City of Rosemead and Be in good academic standing. The program will take place both March 21" (Shadow Day from 3:00 to 6:00 pm) and April 11th (Youth in Government Day Tour and Mock City Council Meeting from 12:00 to 7:00 pm) ADULT/YOUTH PROGRAMS AND SPORTS Youth Sports: Youth Volleyball Clinic— Our youth volleyball clinic started on Friday, January 26 at Temple Intermediate Gym. Class will be held Fridays, between 5:30-8:30 pm and we currently have 43 kids in the program. Youth Basketball League —The Winter Youth Basketball League began on January 22 and the league is full with 16 teams and 160 participants in the league. Practices are held Monday through Thursday at Garvey Intermediate Gym between 5:30 — 9:30 pm. Games will be held on Saturdays at Garvey Park Gym, beginning February 3. Adult Sports: Adult Basketball League — The Winter Adult Basketball League started their Winter season on Sunday, January 7 with a full 8 teams this season. Games are held between 11:00 am — 2:00 pm at Garvey Park Gym on Sundays. Adult Volleyball Open Gym — We are once again offering free open gym volleyball for adults, 18 years and older. Open gym is held Sunday evenings between 6:30 — 9:30 pm at Garvey Park Gym. We currently have 57 participants registered for this quarter.