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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11-2007 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes City of Pasco Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee Tuesday December 11, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Margaret Moore. Members present: Ron Van Nostrand, Katie Barton Linda Hendrickson- Patrick and Margaret Moore. Members Absent: John Evens (excused; previous engagement). Tom Larsen was present representing the Pasco City Council. Staff Present: Paul Whitemarsh and Vince Guerrero Minutes of the November 13, 2007 meeting were approved as written. Vince Guerrero covered the ALTC program updates and answered questions of the Senior Center Highlights and upcoming events. Margaret Moore covered the Senior Center High Lights and up coming events, including: ❖ New session of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone began on December 3rd. ❖ A new session of Drawing with Jerre Raven began December 5th and will run until January 30th. There will be no class December 26th ❖ A Financial Advisory Hour took place November 28th. The next one will be December 13tH Don Barnard was the winner of the October Roy's Western Smorgy meal for two and Dianna Seuberlich was the November winner. ❖ The November Birthday Potluck took place on the 16th with fifty- one people attending. The Senior Association provided turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and dressing; all cooked by Ron Van Nostrand. ❖ The City of Pasco and the Pasco Senior Association teamed up to provide the Senior Citizens of Pasco FREE installation of 9-volt batteries for their smoke detectors. Participants were required to reside within the City of Pasco limits. This service was provided November 26 - 30 from 9:00 .am to 4:00 pm by the Pasco Fire Department. The Pasco Franklin County Senior Citizen's Association donated $50.00 that was used to purchase new smoke detectors for those who either did not have them or needed new ones. Pasco Lowes gave the City a discount and Vince was able to get 16 detectors for $50. Had we paid full price for these detectors it would have cost approximately $78. A total of 37 seniors took advantage of this service. ❖ 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, the Recreation services office or at the door. ❖ 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 full however we are taking names on a wait list. ❖ The Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will provide a FREE Friends and Family Show on Friday, December 14th beginning at 6:30 p.m. ❖ A Holiday Concert with McGee Middle School will take place Tuesday, December 18th at 11 :30 a.m. in the Pasco Senior Center Dining Hall. If you wish to have lunch please contact Meals on Wheels 24 hours in advance by calling 543-5706. ❖ The Pasco Senior Center will be closed December 24th and 25th for Christmas and again on December 31St and January 1, 2008 to celebrate the New Year. ❖ December's Birthday Potluck will take place on the 28th. Please bring a dish to share with other and your place setting. An RSVP is required by 12/21. ❖ The next AARP Driver Safety Training will take place January 10 and 11 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please register at the front desk or call 545-3459. ❖ A Pinochle Tournament and Potluck will take place at the Pasco Senior Center on Saturday, January 12, 2008. The Potluck begins at 11:00 a.m. and Pinochle play begins at 12:00 noon. There will be a small entry fee for the tournament. If you would like to participate please RSVP at the front desk or by calling 545-3459. ❖ A trip to the Northwest Flower and Garden show in Seattle is planned for February 17, 2008. Trip time is 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. You will enjoy 24 dramatic display gardens that spill over with ideas and inspiration; along with tens of thousands of flowers blooming. The show features 115 free seminars; the most offered by any flower show in the world! 350 exhibitors-all exclusively having to do with gardening and garden design will be available for you to browse. Find the newest garden gadgets, plants, furnishings and accessories - all in one place. We will depart Pasco's City Hall via motorcoach to Seattle, WA. We will dine at Mamma Melina's Italian Restaurant prior to our return. Dinner includes appetizer, salad, entree, dessert and choice of soda, coffee or tea. Cost is $124 for City of Pasco residents and $134 for non-residents. This includes transportation, entry to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, and dinner. Reservations may be made at the Pasco Senior Center, The Recreation Services office or on line at www.pasco-wa.gov. ❖ 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 $91 for City of Pasco Residents and $101 for non-residents. Rear terrace and front balcony seating is $99 for City of Pasco residents and $109 for non-residents. Orchestra and front terrace seating is $109 for City of Pasco residents and $119 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.ci.pasco.wa.us/recreation. ❖ 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. For more information contact Vince Guerrero at 545-3459. Old Business: • Christmas Baskets were highlighted briefly • Paul discussed Aquatic Center updates: There has been no real progress on the regional aquatic center. There has been an Ad- Hawk Committee that was put together to take a look at the needs of the City of Pasco to update, change or add additional pools in the area. More information will be presented after the committee presents their findings. • A discussion about allowing alcohol in the Senior Center during rentals took place. Paul asked the board what their recommendation on allowing alcohol in center. Most of the Board was in favor of allowing alcohol with Linda Hendrickson-Patrick not in favor of the idea. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11: 10 am. The next meeting will be held Tuesday January 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Chairperson for this meeting will be John Evans.