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Don't Miss the 2024 Senior Symposium

  • 1.  Don't Miss the 2024 Senior Symposium

    Posted 09-18-2024 10:26 AM

    Senior Symposium
    Thursday, October 17
    9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
    Fullerton, CA

    Join the Aging Section for a full day of learning, networking, and connecting with recreation professionals in older adult services. The Senior Symposium will include remarkable workshops, lunch, and end in roundtable discussion.

    Speakers:

    Effective Communication with Community Stakeholders
    Presented by Hermosa Beach Police Lieutenant Joe Poelstra

    This presentation will discuss:

    • How to effectively communicate with combative patrons
    • De-escalation techniques
    • Verbal deflectors to stay on point
    • A model for effective communication

    Promoting Whole Person Wellness for Successful Aging
    Pretend by Debbie Rose, PHD, FNAK, Professor and Chair Emerita, Department of Kinesiology, Director Emerita, Center for Successful Aging California State University, Fullerton

    In this presentation, you will be introduced to the whole-person wellness model developed by Montague (1994) and the research supporting a multidimensional approach to wellness in promoting successful aging.  How each of the six dimensions described in the model can be easily integrated into community-based programming designed for older adults will also be described. Adopting a wellness approach is intended to shift the focus from what people cannot do to what they can do! Age, illness, physical and/or mental ability need not limit the perceived level of wellness that an individual can achieve.

    Successfully Engaging Hard to Reach Customers and Community Groups
    Presented by Michelle Yerke, MSG, Social Services Supervisor City of Huntington Beach

    Who are the potential customers and community groups are we not engaging with and why? Boost programs and services by identifying barriers and strategizing solutions to reach more individuals and partners in your communities.

    Volunteer FAQ's
    Presented by Caryn Kawamoto, Volunteer Services Coordinator, City of Huntington Beach

    Looking for new ideas to help grow or manage your current volunteer program? Interested in developing a new volunteer program? Get the answers to all of your burning questions surrounding volunteer management, recruitment, onboarding, and everything in between!

    Pricing:

    • CPRS Members: $5
    • Non-members: $30
    • Part-time Staff: $20

    Location:

    Fullerton Community Center
    340 W Commonwealth Ave.
    Fullerton, CA 92832

    Registration:

    Register HERE by October 7.



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    Ben Dieterle
    Community Services Supervisor
    City of Fountain Valley
    Fountain Valley CA
    (714) 593-4669
    ben.dieterle@fountainvalley.gov
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