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PK - Item 3B - October 2023 Monthly Department Report - PDF ROSEMEAD PARKS COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND PARKS COMMISSION FROM: TOM BOECKING, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DATE: October 3, 2023 SUBJECT: MONTHLY DEPARTMENT UPDATE AQUATICS Online registration for Fall swim lessons began on September 5, 2023. All classes filled up within the first two days. Swim lessons began on September 23, 2023, and will continue every Saturday until October 14, 2023. The Rosemead Aquatic Center and Splash Zone were open for Recreation Swim on Labor Day, September 4, 2023. The Splash Zone then closed for the summer on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The Rosemead Aquatic Center continues to remain open for Aqua Fit on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:10pm, and for Lap Swim Monday through Friday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm. If you are looking to cool off and enjoy water fitness, then make sure to try out a class! FACILITIES/PARKS Garvey Community Center Senior Bingo – On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the Garvey Community Center hosted its monthly Bingo Social. The activity included snacks such as popcorn and nachos and a beverage for each participant. General winners took home a $5 gift card, and the overall bingo winner took home a $20 gift card. In total, twenty-nine seniors took part in the program. Senior Craft Class – The Garvey Community Center hosted its senior craft class on Monday, September 11, during which each participant made a decoupage craft. In total, twenty-one seniors took part in the activity. The next craft class will be on Monday, October 9, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Senior Fiesta Luncheon – The Senior Fiesta Luncheon was held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:30pm at the Garvey Center. The Senior Fiesta Luncheon featured a lunch consisting of tacos with a choice of three different meats, rice, beans, dessert, and more. The Luncheon included fiesta themed décor and raffles for all to enjoy! Musical entertainment was provided by Bobby Z. and he Parks Commission Meeting September 5, 2023 Page 2 of 4 2 played everyone’s favorite classic hits. Tickets for the event were sold-out with one hundred and fifty (150) seniors in attendance. The next Senior Luncheon event will be an Alice in Wonderland themed Halloween Social held on Thursday October 26. Tickets are now on sale at the Garvey Center. Senior Excursions – The Garvey Center’s Senior Excursion program provides high quality trips for seniors. Trips depart from the Garvey Center and include experienced staff to help guide the way. Registration is now open to both residents and non-residents (aged 55 years or older) for all the upcoming trips. Senior excursions currently available include: · Ronald Regan Presidential Library – September 28 · Valley View Casino – October 12 · Oktoberfest Big Bear Lake – October 22 · Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in Los Angeles at Olvera Street – November 2 · Temecula and Falkner Winery & Tour – November 9 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 60+, frail or disabled adults aged 18-59. The case management services will provide a broad array of services that with the goal for them to remain 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; and in-home services such as personal care, chore, and homemaker assistance. Community services such as legal services, mental health services, and adult day care. 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. SPECIAL EVENTS Virtual Family Trivia Night – Our Virtual Family Trivia Night took place on Friday, September 8, 2023. Ten families took part in the event, testing their knowledge on Landmarks, Monuments, and Wonders of the World. September 11th Remembrance Ceremony – The City of Rosemead gathered to remember the events of September 11, 2001, at its annual Remembrance Ceremony which took place on Monday, September 11, 2023. This year’s memorial had over 1000 attendees and included a flag-raising ceremony, a parade of state flags by Scout Troops 511 and 512, a wreath-laying ceremony, and special musical accompaniment by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Band. Farmers Market – On Monday, September 18, 2023, the Parks and Recreation staff were on-site at the Farmers Market from 5:00pm to 9:00pm with a special autumn craft. Families and individuals alike enjoyed two arts and crafts projects – a fun scarecrow and/or a Fall tree. All ages were excited to take their time in creating a special seasonal memento. Families and individuals capped off their evening with bargains on merchandise and food while taking home their creations. Overall, suggestions were requested for the Parks and Recreation Department to attend often with more fun activities. Hence, we will be back in October with a special Halloween photo op! Parks Commission Meeting September 5, 2023 Page 3 of 4 3 Pumpkin Dive - The Pumpkin Dive will return to Rosemead this Saturday, September 30 with two time slots, 12:30 – 1:30 pm and 2:00 – 3:30 pm, at the Rosemead Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center will be transformed into a floating pumpkin patch. Participants will be able to jump in, pick a pumpkin and decorate it. Children 7 years old and under must be accompanied in the water by an adult. Pre- registration is required, and space will be limited. The cost of the event is $10 per child. Fall Fiesta/Dia de los Muertos - The Annual Fall Fiesta/Dia de los Muertos Event will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at Rosemead Park. If rained out, the reschedule date is Saturday, November 18 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. The day will be filled with family fun including live entertainment, community performances, carnival games, laser tag, moon bouncers, and arts & crafts. Food and merchandise vendors will be available. COVID-19 and Flu – The Rosemead Community Recreation Center will be hosting a free COVID-19 and Flu vaccination clinic on Sunday, October 8, 2023 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Vaccines will be available for all ages using the updated Pfizer and Moderna Monovalent COIVD 10 Vaccine formulas. For an appointment, please visit myturn.ca.gov or come as a walk-in patient on a first-come-first-served basis. Fall Craft Fair – The Garvey Center is currently accepting vendor registration for the Fall Craft Fair which will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Garvey Center. Prices are $5 per table for residents and $10 per table for non-residents, with a maximum of three tables per vendor. The event will feature artisan-made arts and crafts that will add ambiance to the holiday season. Admission to the craft fair is free to the public. Pumpkin Patch – Registration is now open for the Annual Pumpkin Patch hosted by Parks and Recreation and CultivaLA. The event will be held on Saturday, October 21, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Del Mar Community Garden. Each child registered will receive 1 free pumpkin of their choosing along with some tasty treats and a special giveaway! Trunk or Treat & Haunted House - The City will be hosting its Annual Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Children will be able to pick out goodies from the trunks of decorated cars, play carnival games, and enjoy arts & crafts. Food trucks will be also have food and treats available for purchase. Applications for a car entry are available and candy donations are appreciated. We are currently recruiting employees, Commissioners, and local businesses to attend by bringing their decorated car and passing out candy to over 3000 children. The haunted house will also take place at the Rosemead Community Center on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and Tuesday, October 31, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. The recommended age is 7 years and up. Anti-Hate Art Contest – The City of Rosemead’s Anti-Hate Art Contest is now open to students ages 5 to 17 years old who live in the City of Rosemead. Artwork must be an interpretation of one of two themes: “Love Not Hate” or “We Grow Together”. Artwork will be judged on the following criteria: Interpretation of the Theme, Technical Skills, Originality, Creativity, and Uniqueness. This year’s contest will include the submission of digital media in an effort to encourage digital arts students to submit entries as well. Parks Commission Meeting September 5, 2023 Page 4 of 4 4 Further information and rules for the Anti-Hate Art Contest are available on the city’s website. All contest entries must be received at Garvey Center by Friday, November 3, 2023, at 5:00pm. Pumpkin Derby – The Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to host a new event this year – the Pumpkin Derby! Participants will get a chance to build and decorate their own pumpkin racers and compete against other racers in their age division. The Derby will be held on Saturday, November 4, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex. ADULT/YOUTH PROGRAMS AND SPORTS Youth Sports: Youth Volleyball League – Fall 2023 Youth Volleyball League is back! Games officially began Saturday, September 23. All games are held at Garvey Park Gym between 9:00am and 3:00pm. We currently have 12 teams and 110 participants this season, which is a big jump from last season when we had only 47 participants. We are also utilizing Temple Intermediate Gym and Garvey Intermediate Gym for practice during the week between 5:00pm and 10:00pm. Adult Sports: Adult Basketball League – The Adult Basketball League kicked off its Fall Season on Sunday, September 24. The league is full with all 8 teams participating. Games are held on Sundays at Garvey Park Gym between 11:00am and 4:00pm.