Increase participation and vendor engagement in events such as Tustin Tiller Days and Veterans Day Celebration and Car Show
TUSTIN AREA SENIOR CENTER
The Senior Services section oversees the vibrant operation and programming of the Tustin Area Senior Center. The core mission is to offer a diverse range of recreational, educational, social, and support services designed specifically for seniors in the Tustin community and surrounding areas. These enriching activities are made possible through partnerships with a variety of regional and local service organizations. TASKS: Offer a range of recreational, educational, social, and support services to help senior participants with daily living activities, including transportation, nutrition, physical and mental well-being, and pursuing life-enriching hobbies Provide leadership and guidance to the Senior Advisory Board, including overseeing the Ways and Means Committee, through fundraising initiatives and strategic planning Manage all financial records and provide staff support for the non-profit Tustin Area Senior Center Fund, Inc Oversee the operations and management of the Senior Center Gift Shop Lead and coordinate a dedicated team of over 120 volunteers across various roles, including the Front Desk, Bingo Committee, Food Distribution, Congregate Meal Program, special events, Senior Advisory Board, Instructors, Art Gallery, Gift Shop, Quilting, and Tax Aid Organize and coordinate City-wide Parks and Recreation events, such as the Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off, Community Yard Sale, Bingo Nights, Concerts in the Park and the Old Town Art Walk Partner with Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts to ensure a successful Broadway in the Park program Organize intergenerational activities that bring together seniors and younger generations for mutual learning and community building Coordinate regular health and wellness workshops, including fitness classes, mental health support groups, and wellness check-ups Develop and implement innovative programs that promote social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement for seniors Partner with Meals on Wheels in the coordination of the Congregate Meal program to include holiday special events. Collaborate with Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute free food to area seniors 2025-2026 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Enhanced safety training in partnership with Tustin Police Department for the Bingo Committee to ensure volunteers are fully equipped with knowledge of safety and emergency procedures Boosted revenue through the growth of travel club, which has seen an increase in attendance Expanded support services for seniors by launching Therapy Thursdays, featuring a therapy dog, to provide emotional and therapeutic support Revitalized the Tustin Area Senior Center Garden, with assistance from a local Eagle Scout troop, enhancing the space for the community Launched a new Parkinson’s Support Group to broaden our reach and further support individuals living with Parkinson's Started a new Senior Tech Time on the 3rd Thursday of every month to offer additional tech assistance and education for seniors Achieved significant growth in our Meals on Wheels program, now serving an average of 70 participants daily and 120 on special holidays Introduced monthly “Talk with a Doc” info tables in collaboration with Optum and Boomers Insurance to provide access to medical and healthcare advise to our seniors Instituted monthly birthday “themes” to the birthday celebrations to create a fun environment for the seniors and encourage group engagement
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