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A corporate financial professional, Kristin Gaspar joined the City Council of Encinitas, California, in 2010. Kristin Gaspar now leads as the city’s first elected mayor, in which role she strives to promote opportunities for all citizens.
Largely thanks to the City of Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission, the city offers a number of services and enrichment programs for its older citizens. Generous volunteers in the community make possible the Out and About Transportation Program, which provides rides to local residents aged 50 or older who have limited means of travel. Open to eligible citizens in the 92007 and 92024 ZIP codes, the program enables many seniors to remain independent and maintain a higher quality of life.
Senior citizens of Encinitas are also welcome at the Encinitas Senior Center. Open five days per week, the center offers access to recreational programs and social events. It is also home to the Little Oaks Cafe lunch program, which serves hot meals on days the center is open. In recognition of those who have contributed significantly to the lives of seniors, Encinitas sponsors its Service to a Senior Award, as well presents the Senior Citizen of the Year Award to a community volunteer aged 60 or above.
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