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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2007 Senior Center Advisory Committee Agenda CITY OF PASCO SENIOR CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. Chaired by: Linda Hendrickson-Patrick I. Call to order II. Approval of the October 9, 2007 meeting minutes III. ALTC program updates for October, 2007. IV. Senior Center highlights and discussion ❖ New session of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone began on October 1St ❖ The PSC Perfect Strides walking class has been canceled. ❖ A new session of Drawing with Jerre Raven began October 3rd and will run until November 28tH ❖ A Wildhorse Day trip took place October 9th with 20 people attending. This was the last trip for 2007. We will resume our trips in March 2008 ❖ A Pendleton Underground Tour and Dinner took place October 17th with thirteen people attending. ❖ A Financial Advisory Hour took place October 23rd. Numbers for this event are unavailable at this time. There will be two more Financial Advisory Hours this year (November 28th and December 13th) ❖ Flu Shots were given at the Pasco Senior Center on October 23, 24 and 25. A total of 1263 shots were given during this three-day period (572 on 10/23, 442 on 10/24 and 249 on 10/25). ❖ A Dance for the ARC of the Tri-Cities took place on October 26th with approximately 200 people attending. ❖ October's Birthday Potluck took place on the 26th with twenty-three people attending. ❖ An Eagle Cap Excursion Trip took place October 27th with forty-one people attending. ❖ A Monster Mash Halloween Dance took place October 31St with fifty-three people attending. V. Upcoming Events ❖ A Franklin County First Responders Appreciation Ball will be held Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. All Franklin County First Responders are invited to attend. This includes the Pasco Police Department, Pasco Fire Department, Ambulance Employees, Franklin County Sheriff's Department, Franklin County Fire Departments, Franklin County Emergency Management, Control Center - Emergency calls (911) employees, Pasco City Officials (City Manager, City Council and Mayor) and the Franklin County Commissioners. All other Franklin County First Responders not mentioned are also invited to attend. ❖ A Harvest Luncheon will take place on Monday, November 5th from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. We will be serving Chicken Cordon Bleu with vegetables, salad, a dinner roll and dessert. Tickets are required and may be purchased for $5.50 per person. Ticket will be sold until 5:00 p.m. on November 1St. No Tickets will be sold after this date. Meals on Wheels will not be open on this day. ❖ A Veteran's Honors Dance will be held on Wednesday, November 7th from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to wear any or all of their military uniforms. You will enjoy patriotic music played by the Golden Hour Dance Band and refreshments. Cost is $5.00 per person. ❖ The Pasco Senior Center will be closed November 12th for Veteran's Day and again on November 22 & 23 for Thanksgiving. ❖ November's Birthday Potluck will take place on the 16th. An RSVP is required by 5:00 p.m. on 11/13. Those who do not RSVP will not be allowed to participate. The Senior Association will provide Turkey, Mashed potatoes and gravy. ❖ The City of Pasco and the Pasco Senior Association are teaming up to provide the Senior Citizens of Pasco FREE installation of 9-volt batteries for your smoke detectors. Participants must reside within the city of Pasco limits. This service will be provided November 26 - 30 from 9:00 .am to 4:00 pm. If you would like to participate please register at the front desk or call 545- 3459. ❖ A new session of Drawing with Jerre Raven begins on December 5th and runs until January 30, 2008. Cost is $43.00 for City of Pasco residents and $45.50 for non-residents. ❖ Breakfast with Santa takes place Saturday, December 8th. Cost is $2.00 per person. The menu includes All-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, coffee, juice and hot chocolate. Tickets are required and can be purchased at the Senior Center or the Recreation services office. ❖ The Spirit of Christmas featuring the Pasco High School Encore will take place December 11th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a FREE holiday event brought to you by the Pasco Senior Center and Riverton Retirement. Snacks and refreshments will be served. ❖ A Semi-Formal Christmas Dance will be held December 12th. Cost is $5.00 per person. ❖ Yokes Fresh Market in Pasco is once again holding it's FREE Holiday Dinner at the Pasco Senior Center. This event takes place Thursday, December 13th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided. We are currently accepting RSVPs. Space is limited and will fill very quickly so register as soon as possible. ❖ A trip to the Spokane Opera House to enjoy the "Best of Broadway Presents...Mamma Mia" will take place Thursday, March 27, 2008. Rear Balcony seating is $89 for City of Pasco Residents and $99 for non-residents. Rear terrace and front balcony seating is $97 for City of Pasco residents and $107 for non-residents. Orchestra and front terrace seating is $106.50 for City of Pasco residents and $116.50 for non-residents. The registration deadline is Wednesday, February 27, 2008. You may register at the Recreation Services Office, the Pasco Senior Center or on Line at www.pasco- wa.gov/WebApp/RecreationSeniorRegistrationOn line. ❖ The Washington State Association of Senior Centers is offering a trip to Ireland beginning September 5, 2008. Fee is $3399 per person double or $3959 per person single. Dave Plesha from Collette Vacations will be at the Pasco Senior Center on Thursday, November 15th at 12:00 noon for a presentation on this trip. He can answer and questions you may have about the "Shades of Ireland" trip. For more information contact Vince Guerrero at 545-3459. VI. Old Business VII. New Business A. Multi-Purpose room floors (buffing only) B. Participation in holiday gift basket giveaway C. Discussion on allowing alcohol for Senior Center rentals