Increase number of unduplicated people attending 50+ Centers by 10% by 2025
Objective Description
Trend Analysis
The 50+ Centers have reemerged from the effects of COVID-19 shutdowns to participation numbers seen prior to the pandemic in 2019. Virtual programming continues to be popular, but numbers continue to decrease, as in person participation has continued to increase. 30% of Virtual Exercise participants say they will continue to utilize this option and not return to in-person fitness participation. However, with that use of the virtual exercise option, participation in the Group Exercise will continue to return slowly. The Group Exercise option is now available for both Ellicott City and Bain locations. Overall participation levels in the Centers has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Centers have also expanded their operating hours to include evenings and weekends at select locations. Participation levels will be modest (5%) in FY25.
Strategies
- Renovate and expand 50+ Center in East Columbia.
- Complete renovations to the Florence Bain 50+ Center, the most actively used Center in the county.
- Expand operating hours to include Mon-Thus evenings and Saturday mornings.
- Strengthen existing collaborations with partners.
- Optimize program opportunities to support personal choice.
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Source: Department of Community Resources and Services