Director highlights senior, youth and volunteer programs; Brentwood Park groundbreaking set for Jan. 9
January 10, 2026 | Costa Mesa, Orange County, California
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Director Gruner on Jan. 8 summarized fall and winter recreation programming and community engagement efforts.
Highlights: Gruner noted successful senior‑center events (Thanksgiving lunch, breakfast with Santa), adult basketball with eight teams and nearly 100 players, and youth programs including school‑based swim lessons (about 35 kids this session), dodgeball with police (about 50 kids), and a LEAP holiday party. He said Snoopy House drew an estimated near‑1,000 attendees for seasonal activities. Ferry Park restoration volunteer efforts were praised (25–30 regular volunteers). Gruner encouraged commissioners to recruit volunteers for Fairview Park restoration days (every other Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and regular native gardening sessions).
Upcoming events: He announced the Brentwood Park groundbreaking scheduled for tomorrow at 3 p.m. and an All Abilities Resource Fair on Feb. 28 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. He provided the senior center phone number: (714) 327‑7550 for residents seeking services.
Consent calendar: Earlier in the meeting the commission moved to receive and file the consent calendar; the motion carried 6–0.
Why it matters: The report underscores ongoing program participation and volunteer engagement that inform CIP priorities and community resource allocation.
Highlights: Gruner noted successful senior‑center events (Thanksgiving lunch, breakfast with Santa), adult basketball with eight teams and nearly 100 players, and youth programs including school‑based swim lessons (about 35 kids this session), dodgeball with police (about 50 kids), and a LEAP holiday party. He said Snoopy House drew an estimated near‑1,000 attendees for seasonal activities. Ferry Park restoration volunteer efforts were praised (25–30 regular volunteers). Gruner encouraged commissioners to recruit volunteers for Fairview Park restoration days (every other Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and regular native gardening sessions).
Upcoming events: He announced the Brentwood Park groundbreaking scheduled for tomorrow at 3 p.m. and an All Abilities Resource Fair on Feb. 28 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. He provided the senior center phone number: (714) 327‑7550 for residents seeking services.
Consent calendar: Earlier in the meeting the commission moved to receive and file the consent calendar; the motion carried 6–0.
Why it matters: The report underscores ongoing program participation and volunteer engagement that inform CIP priorities and community resource allocation.
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