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01-06-04 Item D1n 3 Sour� O� 'Zip F � � inconroNOm � 1927 P �C� RlO COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CIT Dear Mayor Feliu: P' t< IZENS The commission has completed the first step in surveying South Miami seniors and is submitting its findings to you in this report. In reviewing our initial efforts, I would like to point out that as of now, there is still considerable information we don't know about our senior residents. Mean- while, the data that we have compiled is significant and will give you and the City Commissioners a profile of our community's senior citizens. You will see that we asked 13 demographic questions and 12 "Need" issues listed on the back page of the attached survey form. These questions and the Need issues were adapted from surveys recommended by the Florida Council on Aging. The responses and the percentages are statisically valid but are also subject to some interpretation. Since it is not feasible for the city to address all of the Need issues at this time, the Commission recommends that you consider the three highest percentage issues. These are: Emergency Alert Response - emergency call buttons. 24% Escorts and transportation for shopping and doctors.25% Recreation and wellness activities - day trips. 30% These preliminary findings were obtained from seniors -2- during the SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR AWARENESS DAY celebration, November 15, 2003, at the new Murray Park Multipurpose Center. A breakdown of the survey that was distributed and answered is attached for your reference, showing the responses to the questions and need issues included in the survey. Also attached are some of the publicity garnered by the event. Lists of the 30 exhibitors and 55 donors of raffle gifts and door prizes are included. Altogether it was a most successful event for the city. The foods contributed by some of our local restaurants were well received by our seniors as well as the 150 gift prizes awarded, some with prices of $100.00..or more. The COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS as you may recall, was formed in accordance with South Miami ordinance No.13 -01 -1744, adopted on June 12, 2001, Section f. of the ordinance out- lines the powers and duties of the Commission which is to investigate, report and recommend on the following matters on behalf of the city's senior citizens - age 60 and over. Health and medical Transporation Living conditions Employment Recreation Discrimination Exposure,to crime Responsiveness of government General safety Social services An announcement for new board members was published by 1 -3- Ms. Pam Stack, the city's victim- citizen's advocate in March, 2002. One meeting was held by her with the newly re- cruited members, then there was no activity until March, 2003. At that time, Mr. Jerald H. Gould reconvened the original board. Meeting monthly and sometimes weekly; the board has initially agreed to focus its efforts on the following: I) A. Home health services to support senior independence B. Services to improve the quality of life for seniors C. Public advocacy - as issues arise - for seniors II) A. Groups to be served: seniors living in South Miami only B. Seniors with short -term health problems C. Frail seniors living independently III) Life of the Commission: A three year plan will be in place IV) Funding needs - a three year plan budget is set at $4.00 per estimated senior citizen. Based on a 2,310 senior population the budget would be $9,240.00. V) Grants from local, state and national organizations, health systems, government.entities, business and community groups would be sought for the continuation of the three year plan. Please let us know if you have any questions about this report or if you wish further information, Your recommendations will be appreciated and welcomed by all members of the board. Russell F. Nansen Vice Chairman Sincerely yours, Gerald H..Gould Chairman COMAUSSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS BE A SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HERO — GIVE YOUR IDEAS AND OPINIONS ABOUT YOUR LIFE AS A SENIOR CITIZEN HERE IN SOUTH MIAMI... Before you fill out this survey please read this background information The South Miami Commission for Senior Citizens was created by an ordinance of the Mayor and, the City Commission. The reason for it was a concern for the nearly 25% of the South Miami population over 60 years of age. While we think that the majority of the people. are ,in good health and economically self sufficient, we believe there is a significant number in need of special services. Your anscYe -in this survey will help in learning how many seniors need the various special services right now. Remember - all the information you give is confidential: `Please return this completed survey to the person who gave it to you or mail it to Russell F. Nansen, Vice Chairman, South Miami Commission for Senior Citizens, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143. 1) How long have you lived in South Miami? 2) Do you live in a house, townhouse or'an apartment? 3) Do you live alone? 4) Do you own or rent? S) Are..you married; single, divorced or widowed? 6) Are you receiving Social Security payments? 7) What 'is your age in year 2003? 8) Where do you usually shop for groceries and medicines? 9) Do you receive any family help with expenses? 10) Are you.planning to stay in South Ivliaani? Have you ever been'a.vctim of crime in your home or property ?:_. 12),Are you a caregiver to a sick spouse or relative? 13) Are you a member of a South Miami Church? PLEASE TURN OVER OUIT' 0 INCORPORATED 1927 �ORVQ COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Responses to the 13 questions in the November 15, 2003 survey: 1) How long have you lived in South Miami? 0- 10yrs. 10- 20yrs. 20= 30yrs. 30- 40yrs. 40- 50yrs. 50 -60yrs 22% 12% 12% 15% 21% 8% No answer 10% Total: 100% 2) Do you live in a house, townhouse or an apartment? Yes No 63% 37% 3) Do live alone? Yes No 52% 48% 4) Do you own or rent? Own Rent No answer 52% 36% 12% 5) Are you married, sinale /divorced or widowed? Single /divorced Married Widowed No answer 22% 29% 39% 10% 6) Are you receiving Social Security payments? Yes No No answer 86% 8% 6% SOFT 0 a, y INCORPORATED 1927 � ( IV COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 7) What is your age in year- 2003? See answers on separate page 8) Where do you usually shop for groceries and medicines ?. Winn -Dixie Publix Other Y 44% 31% 250 9) Do you receive any family help with expenses? Yes` No No answer 10% 82% 8% 10) Are you planning to stay in South Miami? Yes No Undecided 77% 4% 19% 11) Have you ever been a victim of crime in your home or property? Yes No 66% 34% 12) Are you a caregiver to a sick spouse or relative? Yes No No answer 14% 80% 6% 13) Are you a member of a South Miami church? Yes No Other areas 41% 52% 7% • i r COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Preliminary findings from surveys taken on November 15, 2003 Age range: 55 to 60 Percentage: 2 80 to 85 Percentage: 23 60 to 65 65 to 70 25% 14 09% Homemakers — to help with cleaning and food preparation.: 10 Home repairs — including installation of hand bars and ramps. 85 to 90' Meals and "Meals on Wheels" delivered to your home. 110 Nutritional advice on special diets such as Diabetic. 30% 6 10% Respite help for caregiver responsibilities. 09% Support Groups for bereavement and chronic diseases. 70 to 75 75 to 80 15 33 Below are the percentages of responses applied to the questions in the survey. NOW PLEASE CHECK ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OR NEED NOW 15% Adult day care for yourself or someone in your home. 24% Emergency Alert Response — emergency call, buttons. 25% Escorts_ and transportation for shopping and doctors. 09% Homemakers — to help with cleaning and food preparation.: 14% Home repairs — including installation of hand bars and ramps. 08% Personal care — help with bathing, toileting and dressing. 15% Meals and "Meals on Wheels" delivered to your home. 110 Nutritional advice on special diets such as Diabetic. 30% Recreation and wellness activities - day trips. 10% Respite help for caregiver responsibilities. 09% Support Groups for bereavement and chronic diseases. 19% Legal assistance and help with paper work- Plea e write in any other, services you would like to know about or need now. Recommends a Senior Citizen Ombudsman Senior dental-care Van.transportation to doctor's offices WELCOME TO SOUTH MIAMI'S FIRST SENIOR CITIZEN AWARENESS DAY CELEBRATION HELD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 20039 AT THE NEW MULTIPURPOSE CENTER. PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME AND STOP BY AND MEET WITH EACH OF OUR LOCAL EXHIBITORS WHO ARE HERE TO TRY AND HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEEDS. Deaf Services Miami -Dade Elderly Svc. Ankle & Foot Care Ctr. Miami -Dade Elections Dept. Miracle Ear Van Orsdel Funeral Home Grand Court South South Miami Homeowners South Miami Police Dept. So.Mia.Parks & Rec. Little Brothers Catholic Hospice Miami -Dade Fire Dept. Miami Lighthouse for Blind Home Instead Senior Care Healthy Investments South Miami Hospital Av -Med Health Plan Senior Summer School Alliance for the Aging Biltmore Fitness Ctr. Fire Rescue Community Coldwell Banker -Coral Gables Affairs Miami -Dade Retired Svc.Volunteers Yoga for Seniors Miami -Dade Library- So.Mia.Branch Doctor's Choice Medical Rental & Su 1 Miami Dade Consumer Services F1. Dept. of Child'r`e�i & Families Uuniversity of Miami Institute For Retired Professionals South Miami's First Annual Senior Awareness Day Celebration held November 15, 2003 at the great new Multipurpose Center was brought to you in part by the generous contributions of the Red -Bird Merchants Assoc. & the helpful volunteers of the South Miami Commission for Women. Please patronize your home town businesses as much as possible. Here's a list of places that have contributed delicious food, refreshments and great prizes for you. Pastis French Restaurant Casa Larios Latin Restaurant Aleixas Salon Big Cheese Deli Lane Dr. Wm. Yohan Muyako Japanese Restaurant Jireb Salon Cookies by Design Miami Conservatory of Dance Mazzei's Salon Blond Giraffe Jack's Salon Little Feet and More Deep Forest Winn Dixie Only Hearts Gelato's Ice Cream My Flowers Unlimited Gem Shoe Repairs Christy Hair Salon South Miami Jewelers Sunset Framing & Gallery Aquariumart Wall's Home Made Ice Cream Biga Bakery Big Tomato of South Miami Cami's Seafood Fox's Sherron Inn Hurricane Auto Hanging Basket Doctor's Choice Jack's Hair Salon Bri Bri Clothing Margaux Furnishings Garden Gate Florist Beverly Kagan Jewelers Kutie Kuts'' Photoflash Myra Salon & Day Spa Puritan Cleaners John's Custom Tailoring Le Royal French Bakery Granny K's Frozen Custard Victor Trivett Music Walter Harris Photography Khoury's Mediterranean & Video & Lebanese Cuisine New Chinatown Restaurant Cream Salon Christy's Restaurant Peter Damian Hair Design Maharios Total Beauty Salon Garappa Fine Restaurant Mojito's Restaurant Publix r •; COMMISSION FOR Contact: Russell F. Nansen Vice Chairman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (305) 661 -3915 SOUTH MIAMI TO CELEBRATE SENIOR AWARENESS NOV. 15 South Miami -- September 30, 2.003 -- Mayor Horace G. Feliu and the South Miami City Commission has proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, as the SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR AWARENESS DAY with a special program honoring the city's senior citizens over the age of 60. The celebration will take place at the city's new,- magnifi&. cent MULTIPURPOSE CENTER:located at 5800 SW 66th Street, South Miami. The hours will be from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There is plenty of free parking at the center which opened for community use on September 20, said Gerald H. Gould, Chairman of the South Miami Commission for Senior Citizens , official sponsors of the - celebration. South Miami seniors and their guests will be recognized with delicious free food, refreshments and entertainments prouided by local restaurants, plus $1,500.00 in free gifts to be raffled. -2- Dozens of local merchants and vendors will be on hand passing out literature and free samples. Helpful information will be offered by area hospitals and non- profit community agencies. The celebration will also be co- sponsored by the South Miami Home Owners Association, the South Miami Commission for Women, and '..: the Red - Sunset Merchants Association to help the 22% of the South Miami population that is over age 60. "We urge them to come and learn about the local, county and state resources available to them. Just a few are transportation, senior recreation, personal safety, crime prevention, and very importantly, health and medical care. All South Miami seniors will'be asked to complete a survey about their experiences with the city as well as complaints and needs. Reports will be given to Mayor Feliu and the City Commission. for action," remarked Russell F. Nansen, Vice Chairman of the Commission for Senior Citizens. All South Miami seniors who have urgent problem.are encouraged to contact the Commission at (305) 666 -8855, 24 -hours a day and leave a message. Also, they are invited to attend the monthly meetings on the second Monday of the month at South Miami City Hall at 5:00 pm. Walter Harris, commission member invites volunteers and prospective commission members to attend the monthly meetings and discuss with others dedicated to making South Miami. a residential community that strives to provide health and happi- ness, promotes dignity, security and independence to all. its senior citizens. 64 ws .` I t fY 0 w cr r Z GS` s J. u COMMUNITY . HAPPENINGS Listings are published by the Herald free of charge on a space - available basis, Deadline for submission of notices is three weeks in advance. No listing will be published without a phone number. Mail or fax information to: Calendar Desk, Community Happenings, The Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami. FL 33132 -1693 (Fax: 305- 376 -5257) or e -mail to: NewsCalendar@heraid.com, Tc be listed in Getting Help, all fee - charging groups must be registered with the State of Florida as either a nonprofit or not- for - profit agency and submit proof of same to the Calendar Desk. For - profit agencies +;hat offer free programs or provide fre( space to nonprofit support groups also wial be listed. For questions, call 305-376-3355 from 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays, CLUBS /MEETINGS Amnesty International: 8 -10 p.ri. second Wednesdays; Books & 56oks, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; tree. 305- 673 -2183 or 305- 226 -2480, Architecture Club: Lecture and pre- sentation by Karen Fisher, known as lunch fee: $13.305- 460 -7078. New Thought /Science of Mind: Experience greater prosperity, happi- ness, health and peace: 7:30 p.m: Tuesdays. For information, call Bar- bara Hebberd at 305- 448 -8555. Rotary Club of Miami: 12:15 p.m. Thursdays; Rusty Pelican Restaurant, 3201 RICkAMhArLo,f- + v..,• ­ e -mail pbeck4i3 @r•iindspring.com. FOR OLDER PEOPLE AARP -55 Alive Defensive Driving Program: American Association of Retired Persons sponsors refresher courses for senior drivers 50 and cider throughout the year at various locations; participants must attend two four -hour, consecutive sessions and upon completion, may qualify for fi- insurance discounts; $10. 888 - 227 -7669 or 305- 382 -6293 (English or Spanish). Connect with the World Conference: Includes an introduction to comput- ers, the Internet, dil;lital cameras, scanners and word processors; explains how to usc: a -mail, send pho- tos using digital cameras and scan - ners, write letters using MS Word, chronicle a family tree and check the stock market via the web. Conference is free; if seniors wi:i•h to enroll in course, tuition is $33 to $100, depending on course selected; • Dec. 11; in English, 9:30 -11:30 a.m.; in Spanish, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Miami Dade College, North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave., Northwest Miami -Dade; )I Room 1120. Call Marltza Radbil at- 305-237-1025. • Dec. 11; in English, 9:30 -11:30 a.m.; Spanish, 1:30 -3:30 p.m.; Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., Miami; Room 3404 -8. Call Ada Perhas at::405 -237 -3821. Florida International University Ce ter on Aging: Seeks women of Afri- can-American or black descent (ag 60 and older) and hispanic women (ages 75 and older; who are willing participate in a small -group discus- sion about marriage and close rela- tionships and how to handle prob- lems in these relationships; session lasts about two hours; conducted in English or Spanish; participants paid a small stipend to participate. Call Mel- issa at 305 -919 -5613, Mr. & Mrs. Club: Monthly dinner meet- ings for couples 55 and older plus activities such as square dances, holi- day theme parties, dinner dances, weekend getaways and theater trips; motto is "A Stranger is a Friend You Haven't Met'; 6 p.m. second Wednes- days. 305 -949 -7102, Senior LIFT Center: For active and semi - active adults 50 and older; activities include aerobics, bridge, bunko, ballroom dancing, painting, euchre, canasta, Tai -chi, line dancing, Scrabble, creative writing, group dis- cussions and field trips to area plays, shopping locations and cruises; 10 a.m. -4 p.m, weekdays; Town and Country Center, 8505 Mills Dr., Ken- dall; $35 per year, 305 - 598 -3000, South Miami Senior Citizens Club Bridge: 12:30 p.m. Fridays; St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 14260 Old Cutler Rd,, South Miami -Dade; free for the first time; $25 annual rriambershin Call Jim at South Miami Seniors' Meeting at City Hall: Discussions on making South Miami a residential community, one that strives to provide health and happiness, promote dignity,-security and Independence to all it seniors; 5 p,nt. second Mondays; South Miami City Hall, 6130 Sunset Dr„ South Miami; free, 305.666 -8855 (also operates as 24/7 hotline for seniors with a crisis; call and leave message). Town & Country Health Walkers: Friendly, warm group of men and women invites like - minded folks to ioin them; includes free blood pres- sure screenings; 8:55 -10 a.m. Mon- days, Wednesdays and Fridays; Town & Country Center, 8505 Mills Dr., Ken - dali; meets in the main entrance near the fountain; free. Call Mary King at 305 -251 -5957. FOR SINGLES Divorced - Separated Discussion Group and Bible Study: 7 :30 p,m, Thursdays; St, Thomas by,the Bay Lutheran Church, 17700 Old Cutler Rd„ South Miami Dade. 305-232.122 - Our Lady of the Lakes Singles Over 35: Meetings and activities framed around personal and social growth, plans activities at various Miami -Da County venues and gathers at the entertainment site; various times c Saturdays. 305-558-2202, ext. 50 Parents Without Partners -Dade: Organization for single parents sr sors adult activities such as week Saturday dances and discussion groups, as well as children's acti eets at various locations thrat t the county. 305- 251 -2819. ngle Gourmet: Arranges dini ents for singles at area resta the Tri- County area. 305 -37 4- 723 -9608 or 561 - 470 -189 phisticated Singles: For Je ngies 40 and older; includes ing, networking and learnin e Torah with Rabbi Sholorr ar, founder of the Shul anc' NOVEMBER 4 -10, 2003 news Pml a= us Posam PAID r MAC R l9rile NG 6heuls sum "1938'. COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS' ....... ..... ................... -77 THE HERALD I SUNDAY, .,NOVEMBER Z 2003-1 THE HERALD I SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19,2003 Commission for senior Citizens: Vol- U nteer members needed f6(c6 m-mis- sion t * that inve ' stigates and makes rec- ommendations to the South Miami mayor and city commission o-n all matters Pertaining to citizens�60 and older; volunteers should be 60 or Olderand live and be regfs"'Lered to vote [n So uth 'Miami'. New commis- sioners serve a two- drthree'-year term and attond-monthly meetings in City Hall. Call Russell F Nansen at 305- 661 -3915 or apply in writing to: Gerald H. Gould 6489 Sunset Or,-, South Miami, 'F-L33143.. I THE HERALD DAY.00T66tR 26,2003'101 7 G� ._i,. _.__ _ __ Page 6 COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM _ _ Nau.-2i Dec. 1; 2003 r Citizeisflv �sban- oveohC- hin success First.annual Se nl o BY B. THACKER With help from local businesses and the city commission, the South Miami Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, established in 2001 to provide the com- mission with insight regarding senior needs, held its first ' annual Senior Citizens Day on Saturday Nov. -15 at the Murray Park Multipurpose Center, 5800 SW 66 St. The event; organized to ben'eft the nearly 3,500 senior citizens who call South Miami home, began at l0 a.m., and provided many of the ;city #errors an opportunity to voice conce0a'And gather, information on available 'services and programs, as well as sample food donat- ed by area restaurants. Gerald Gould, chairma n of the advi- sory committee, said many seniors are unaware of the programs designed to assist them, and that by attending events like Saturday's, they can get a better idea of what's out there. Seniors at the event were asked to anonymously fill out surveys to,better inform the committee and the city about ' their' desires and needs. Gould said once the'surveys are collected and ;analyzed, the commlttee will presentthe'informa- tion to the city commission 'and they will work together,to make appropriate dI ci- sioas. „' t. When we define the projects: then .•. we'll have to see where_:we're.going . to get the:money,'. said Gould.' On hand to educate seniors about . specific programs were representatives from more than 30 orgariizatons;,each with tables offering ,information, and literature The Miami Dade •' !'Elections Department, for example; .was: available with�i structionssfor using new, voting technology,: and:;groups;iike `�t c'Miami Lighthouse- for`the Blmd "Miami -Dade Libra4es''and ,the Alliance ;'for the Aging were present as well Meanwhile;' inside the`'multipurpose rootn Mood donated by local,' estaurants like Dolt Lana; Big Tomato and'Khoury's Mediterranean '' Cuisine `;, was'i',;being devoured faster than volunteers could replacer a?� ' "We've gotten a tremendous amount of help fr6m people in the community," said Gould. "The turnout was way beyond our expectations. ". Gould credited the success of the event to the South Miami Homeowners Association (SMHA) for distributing fly- ers to every residence in the city, and Mayor Feliu for helping to raise the funds necessary to make it happen. " Mayor Feliu, amidst his campaign for re- election, said, he attended the. festivi- ties to show his support for the city's sen- ior population. 'This is one of the things I've been fighting for as'Mayor" liksaid:' "I want to commend Gerald Gould';and- Walfer Harris and the entire senior citizen -com- mittee for making the event a reality. The turnout is phenomenal.." i 3 Gould said he and the rest of the com- mittee were, pleased with the event beyond their expectations, and that they intend to hold a second event next year. Pictured (1 -r) are Gail Nansen; Cynthia Manchola of the South Miami Junior Commission for Women, Doreen Scanlon and Russell Nansen. Pictured (1 -0 are Vregoree Brown, . Rachel Fowler and Zonna Anderson. Anne Calhoun and Minerva Nobles. Pictured (1 -r) are Vregoree Brown, Rachel Fowler and Zonna Anderson. P, ictured .(1 -r) are Gilberto Pena and Joseph Migliacclo Serving large portions of delicious food donated by some of South Miami's most popular restaurants are Valerie Newman, Commissioner, (top) and Gail Nansen, (holding the Big Cheese) box and Doreen O. Scanlon, Commission er with the South Miami Commission For Senior Citizens, Nov. 15, 2003 Top: South Miami senior citizens filling out survey forms to help the Commission for Senior Citizens discover the special. needs of the city's elderly. Below: Enjoying music presented by a Disc Jocky, and having a delicious lunch at the new South Miami Multipurpose Center Commissioner Walter Harris awarding over $1 500 in door Prize 4n,a raffle gifts to hundreds of winners.