Program Supervisor Wendy Hernandez presented a summary of recent senior‑center programs to the commission on Nov. 4, saying the center’s annual senior prom on Oct. 3 at the Courtyard by Marriott Baldwin Park drew roughly 187 attendees and included returning prom court members, community sponsors and raffle prizes.

"It took place on Friday, October 3, at the Courtyard by Marriott Baldwin Park," Hernandez said, and later told commissioners the event had "a 187 in attendance." She described the prom as the center's 31st, with live music from regular performers and community groups and about 18 community sponsors who contributed raffle prizes, including large items such as televisions.

Hernandez also described a free "day of beauty" held the morning of the prom, provided by the Baldwin Park Adult and Career Education (BPACE) cosmetology program. The session offered hair styling and manicures to seniors whether or not they attended the evening event. "It was free to any senior," she said.

On the health side, Hernandez summarized the Oct. 20 senior health and safety fair, which was held largely outdoors because maintenance affected the usual indoor venue. The fair ran from about 9 a.m. to noon and included flu and COVID vaccinations, thyroid ultrasound screening and other services. Hernandez said medical groups and enrollment counselors were present to help seniors during the Medicare Open Enrollment period.

"We served about nearly 200 people," she reported, adding that the center’s regular programming brings between about 60 and 80 participants on typical mornings.

A commissioner asked about Metro/TAP cards distributed at the fair. Hernandez said TAP cards were provided on site and that she would follow up with contact details and specifics about photo‑ID requirements for certain card types.

Hernandez closed by announcing the Veterans Day ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Amphitheater. She said three nominees will be recognized during the formal ceremony, which will be followed by entertainment (the Hollywood Dolls) and a resource fair; she noted some veteran‑serving agencies are not permitted to provide services on that date, but several nonprofits and agencies will be present.

Commissioners thanked staff for the events and encouraged outreach and volunteer participation for the center's Santa Claus shopper program in December.