Hello Aging Section members!
Conference is only two weeks away and the Aging Section is preparing for great educational sessions, fun social opportunities, lots of networking and showing CPRS members why the Aging Section is the place to be!
We look forward to you joining us at the many events and programs that we are hosting. Please see the following timeline. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Aging Section President Tiffany Starks at tstarks@fontana.org.
Aging Services Intensive: Building Momentum with the Aging Services Professional
Tuesday March 19th from 1pm – 5pm
0.35 CEUs
There is still space in our Aging Services Intensive. This year’s intensive will be split into three parts:
Part 1 will provide a train the trainer type workshop to help full time Coordinators, Supervisors and Management staff develop, train and manage recreation personnel who are new to Aging Services
Part 2 is a round table discussion with the Recreation Section on a variety of topics including Intergenerational programming, marketing, grant funding, addressing homelessness and more.
Part 3 is a discussion on aging and reframing/retraining the general public on what aging really looks like to help generate support.
Aging Section Social
Tuesday, March 19th from 6pm – 8pm at Easy on i
Join us for appetizers and networking with other Aging Professionals, free of charge.
Aging Section Conference Booth at the CPRS Expo
Wednesday, March 20th from 12pm – 5pm
Thursday, March 21st from 9am – 3pm
Make sure you stop by our booth and say hi. We will have giveaways and will be meeting with our members. The Aging Section is looking for volunteers to help staff the conference booth. We are looking for Section members who are interested in spreading the word on how great the Aging Section is, why they have chosen to get involved and what being a part of the Section means to you. Don’t worry if you not familiar with the Aging Section, this is a fantastic opportunity for new and veteran members to get involved. We are only asking for one hour! You can definitely spare that! Sign up today with Tiffany Starks, tstarks@fontana.org.
CPRS Party within the Party Bowling Tournament
Wednesday March 20th 8pm – 9pm
That’s right ya’ll, we got a mini bowling team. But there is still room for more participants. During the CPRS Progressive Social, all the Districts, Sections and CPRS Board members will be participating in a bowling tournament at Punch bowl social. We have 45 minutes to get the highest score. We even get to wear matching outfits! Please contact Tiffany Starks at tstarks@fontana.org if you are interested in joining! Bowling shoes, lane and bowling balls will be provided, unless you have your own. (baller alert!!!)
General Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 21st from 1pm – 2pm at the Hyatt Regency – Carmel AB
The Aging Section hosts one in person general membership meeting each year and this is it! Make sure you stop by to see the 2019 Board of Directors get installed, the announcement of this year’s scholarship winners and join us as we plan our upcoming year and set goals for 2019-2020
And last, but not least, check out these Aging related educational sessions happening at Conference!
Wednesday March 20th 2:45pm – 4pm
7 1/2 simple ideas bring health to all ages
Jessica Gandara, Community Services Supervisor, City of Chino Hills and Tiffany Starks, Community Services Supervisor, City of Fontana
- Identify and discuss the benefits and challenges associated with providing parks, facilities and services that are healthy for a variety of ages.
- Identify and brainstorm ideas on programs, services and facility adjustments that can be implemented to provide a more inclusive and healthier environment regardless of age.
Wednesday March 20th 4:15pm – 5:30pm
Collaborate to create an innovative Senior Center schedule
Jill S. Thomsen, CVA, Senior, Social Services & Volunteer Specialist, City of Culver City
- Create a resource list of proven successful alternative ideas for programming for older adult participants and facilities
- Identify holes in types of programming at your Senior Center
Thursday March 21st 8:15am – 9:30am
Sold Out with a waitlist: Pickleball programs that work
Amanda Bassett, Community Services Coordinator, City of Mission Viejo
- Choose how to evaluate a location for Pickleball programs that includes analyzing program startup costs
- Recognize and differentiate between 5 different types of Pickleball programs
Thursday March 21st 11am – 12:15pm
Essential Services: Inclusive practices & the ADA for Aging Adults
Jessica Reaber, CTRS, RTC, Recreation Coordinator, City of San Ramon
- Define and articulate what the ADA is, what inclusion is (broadly) and what your responsibility is within that mandate
- Identify what is and what is not a reasonable accommodation
Thursday March 21st 2:45pm – 4pm
Everything you want to know about service animals
Ali Everett, Accessibility Issues Coordinator, City of Pasadena
- Correct common myths about service animals
- Describe the difference between service animals and emotional support animals
Thursday March 21st 4:15pm – 5pm
Program Enrichment for tomorrow's Seniors
Jennifer Sisoev, MSG, MPA, Recreation Supervisor, City of Newport Beach
- Discuss age ranges that define a senior, with an emphasis on different generations of seniors
- Summarize a list of things to consider when planning programs for the specific age ranges coming to your senior programs or center including a discussion on current trends in senior services
Friday March 22nd 10:15am- 11:15am
Senior Services: Networking for Solutions
Facilitated by the CPRS Aging Section Board of Directors
- Describe new ideas for senior programs including leisure enrichment activities and the staff needed to conduct those programs
- Discuss online, print and “out of the box” marketing to get your consumers to return to your programs
Thank you to each and every one of you for making 2018 such a great year for the Aging Section. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your CPRS President this past year and I look forward to seeing what happens in 2019! See you at Conference!
Tiffany Starks
Aging Section President (for two more weeks) ☹