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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-2008 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes City of Pasco Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee Tuesday July 8, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Chairperson John Evans. Members Present: John Evans and Katie Barton. Members absent: Linda Hendrickson-Patrick and Ron Van Nostrand. Tom Larsen was present representing the Pasco City Council. Staff Present: Paul Whitemarsh. A change in the June 2008 minutes was made to reflect the fact that John Evans was present. Minutes approved with this change. Paul Whitemarsh covered the ALTC program update for the Foot Care program. No Health Screening report was available. Paul Whitemarsh covered the Senior Center Highlights and upcoming events including: ❖ The 15th Annual All Senior Picnic will be held in Howard Amon Park next to the Richland Community Center on Thursday, September 18th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Picnic buttons go on Sale Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Cost is $5.00 per person. Buttons can be purchased at the Richland Community Center and at the Pasco and Kennewick Senior Centers. For more information call 545-3459. ❖ A Wildhorse Day Trip is planned for July 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. Please register at the Pasco Senior Center. ❖ Introduction to Computers and the Internet is being offered at the Pasco Senior Center on Thursdays, July 17th to September 18th from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. This basic course offers a self-paced discovery approach to learning and using computers. You will be guided through a variety of topics tailored to your individual need. Sessions are 10 weeks long. Cost is $8 for city of Pasco residents and $10 for non-residents. Register at the Pasco Senior Center, Recreation department or on line. ❖ A new session of Drawing with Jerre Raven begins July 23 and runs until September 10. Class meets on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost is $43.00 for City of Pasco residents and $45.50 for non- residents. ❖ New sessions of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone begin July 2nd. ❖ Marcy Fink will be at the Pasco Senior Center on July 14th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. to sew pillows that will be sent to troops serving overseas. If you would like to help, stop by on the 14th. No sewing experience is necessary. ❖ A Taco Feed will take place Monday July 71h at 12:00 noon. Cost is just $5.00 per person. Tickets are required and can be purchased at the Front Desk during regular business hours. Tickets will be available until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3rd. This event is sponsored by Riverton Retirement and the Pasco Senior Center ❖ The next session of Drawing with Jerre Raven begins July 23rd and runs until September 171h. Cost is $43 for City of Pasco residents and $45.50 for non-residents. ❖ A Wild Wild West Dinner and Dance will take place Monday, August 4th from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Tickets for dinner are required and must be purchased by July 31St. Dinner is from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., followed by a free dance from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Live music will be provided by Big Daddy & The Nightcrawlers. This event is sponsored by Parkview Estates, Sterling Insurance and the Pasco Senior Center. ❖ Kayak the Hanford Reach. This trip is being offered on Saturday, August 23rd. Cost is $59 for city of Pasco residents and $64 for non-residents. We will paddle from the Vernita Bridge through White Bluffs and the old ferry landing. This trip includes transportation, guides, shuttle and Kayaks. Please bring a lunch/snacks, sunscreen and water. We will be departing from Pasco City Hall at 9:00 a.m. and returning at approximately 5:00 p.m. ❖ The Washington State Association of Senior Centers has obtained tickets for a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, August 27th beginning at 1:40 p.m. Seats are located on the 100 level sections where every spot has a fantastic view. You must provide your own transportation to and from the game. Tickets are $30 per person; $10 less than regular ticket prices. To purchase tickets contact Vince Guerrero. ❖ 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. ❖ Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees. Travel aboard A & A MotorCoach to Safeco Field for a day at the Ball Park. We will depart at 7: 15 a.m. (please check in by 7:00 a.m.) on Sunday, September 7th and Travel to Seattle for the games. After the game we will head home, stopping for dinner (not included in ticket price). We will be returning at approximately 8:45 p.m. This trip is open to all ages (youth must be accompanied by an adult). Cost is $79 for city of Pasco residents and $89 for non-residents. Registration Deadline is Wednesday, August 6 th ❖ Discover the Gorge! A trip through the beautiful Columbia Gorge is being offered September 28 thru October 1, 2008. This is an all-inclusive excursion that includes three nights at the Hood River Inn; Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler; Historic Mount Hood Railroad featuring an authentic chuck wagon lunch; Columbia River Gorge Discovery Center and the Western Antique Automobile and Aeroplane Museum (WAAAM) featuring one of the largest fully operational collections in the nation. There are also many option activities available. Cost is $785 per person for single occupancy or $731 per person for double occupancy. More information is available at the front desk or call 545-3459. This trip is presented by the Washington State Association of Senior Centers and True North Productions. ❖ Cruise Lake Chelan - Explore Stehekin. This trip is being offered Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 5:45 am to 10 pm. We will leave from the Pasco Senior Center parking lot and travel to Lake Chelan by Chartered Tour Bus and Board the Lady Express for their Fall Excursion. The Lady leaves the dock at 10 am and arrives in Stehekin at 12:30 pm. We will have a one-hour layover where you are free to take a stroll through the town of Stehekin or you can take the popular Rainbow Falls Tour for an additional $7 per person. We will then board the Lady for our trip back arriving at Chelan at 4 pm. Cost for this trip is $99 for City of Pasco residents and $109 for non-residents. You may register at the Pasco Senior Center, The Pasco Recreation Services office or on line at www,pasco-wa.gov. ❖ Two Spokane Best of Broadway shows are currently being offered. The Phantom of the Opera Date: Thursday, October 9, 2008 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location:Spokane Opera House Ages: Adult Cost: $94*/104 (Rear Terrace), $104*/$114 (Orchestra). The registration deadline for this trip is August 9, 2008 Ain't Misbehaving Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009 Time: 1:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. (March 20, 2009) Location:Spokane Opera House Ages: Adult Cost: 104*/$114 (Orchestra) The registration deadline for this trip is February 19, 2009 *City of Pasco residents pay the discounted price. You may register in person at the Pasco Recreation Services office (525 S. 3rd), the Pasco Senior Center (1315 N. 7t" Ave.) or on line at www.pasco-wa.clov. For more information contact Allison at 545-3456. Old Business ❖ Paul Whitemarsh reported on the Pool Bond issue. New Business ❖ The question "What is the role of the Senior Citizen's Advisory Board?" was brought up. Paul explained that the Advisory Board's role is to be the eyes and ears of the seniors and the facility users. He also stated that they are the sounding board for new programs and/or changes to the facility and its programs. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 am. The next meeting will be held Tuesday August 12, 2008 at 10:00 am. Chairperson will be Ron Van Nostrand.