Congresswoman Judy Chu awarded the City of San Marino’s Recreation Department a certificate of Congressional recognition for its Senior Outreach programming at an April 7 ceremony, which was held at the South Pasadena Public Library. Recreation Manager Rosa Pinuelas accepted the award on behalf of the City.
The recognition was specifically targeted for the Recreation Department’s excellent usage of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds in delivering its Senior Quality of Life class, Senior Computer and iPad instructional class, Gentle Yoga class, and its outstanding field trips program.
The City is able to provide these services free of charge to the San Marino’s senior citizens thanks to the $5,773 CDBG and HOME grants, according to Recreation Supervisor Eddie Covarrubias.
The Senior Quality of Life class—held at the Crowell Public Library—provides an opportunity for seniors to get together and talk about a range of issues. Their conversation is facilitated by a professional of social work and geriatrics with the goal of providing a support network for seniors. Classes for iPad and desktop computer use are also held at the Public Library.
Gentle Yoga classes, which draw an average of 50 to 60 residents per class, meet at the San Marino Center.
“We’re really proud of our instructors, what they accomplish and what the Recreation Department can accomplish with such low funding,” said Covarrubias.
Congresswoman Judy Chu said of the ceremony, “it’s an opportunity to highlight the success of some of the most important federal programs that are used to help the cities and people right here in our district.”
