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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2007 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes City of Pasco Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee Tuesday, November 13, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 10: 10 a.m. by Linda Hendrickson-Patrick Members present: Ron Van Nostrand, Katie Barton and Linda Hendrickson Patrick. Members absent: Margaret Moore and John Evans (excused; previous engagement). Tom Larsen was present representing the Pasco City Council. Staff Present: Marie Schiefelbein. Minutes of the October 9, 2007 meeting were approved as written. Marie Schiefelbein covered ALTC program updates as well as Senior Center highlights and upcoming events, including: ❖ 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. 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. ❖ The Franklin County First Responders Ball Scheduled for November 3rd was canceled due to a power outage in the facility. It is unknown if this event will be rescheduled. ❖ A Harvest Luncheon took place on Monday, November 5th from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Approximately thirty people attended. ❖ A Veteran's Honors Dance was held on Wednesday, November 7th from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. ❖ 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 5" 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 $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. 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. Old Business There was no old business discussed New Business A. The floors in the multi-purpose rooms will not be refinished this year. They will be buffed at a later date. B. The Pasco Senior Center has teamed up with Aging and Long Term Care and several other local agencies to collect items that will be given away to needy seniors in our area at Christmas time. Donations are being accepted and may be brought to the front desk. A list of items needed/suggested is available at the front desk. C. A discussion on allowing alcohol for Senior Center rentals took place. Ron Van Nostrand and Katie Barton would like to see this pursued further. Tom Larson would like to think more about this topic and Linda Hendrickson-Patrick is not in favor of the idea although she did suggest that we consider a dress code that would exclude gang attire if we are to allow alcohol during rentals in the facility. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Chairperson for this meeting will be Margaret Moore.