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