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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-2008 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes City of Pasco Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee Tuesday May 13, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 10: 10 am by Chairperson Katie Barton. Linda Hendrickson-Patrick then took over Chairperson duties for the remainder of the meeting. Members Present: Katie Barton, Ron Van Nostrand, and Linda Hendrickson-Patrick Members absent: John Evans. Tom Larsen was present representing the Pasco City Council. Staff Present: Paul Whitemarsh, Vince Guerrero and Marie Schiefelbein. Minutes of the April 8, 2008 meeting were approved as written. Marie Schiefelbein covered ALTC program updates for March and April. Vince Guerrero covered the Senior Center Highlights and upcoming events including: ❖ Tax Aid's last day to help people prepare their returns was April 14th. Approximately 155 people were helped during the months of February, March and April. Anyone still needing help preparing their returns to get the stimulus rebate can still contact the front desk and arrange for one of the volunteers to help them. A volunteer will be available on June 9th beginning at 10:00 a.m. to help anyone still needing to file for their rebate. ❖ An Open House lunch and dance took place on Monday, April 7tH Approximately 65 people attended the luncheon and 45 people stayed to dance. ❖ An AARP Driver Safety class took place on April 9th and 10th Nineteen people attended this class. Another class took place on May 7 & 8 with nine people attending. ❖ A Financial Advisory Hour and Pie Social took place on April 24tH Approximately 7 people attended. ❖ An Identity Theft presentation took place on April 29th with 10 people attending. ❖ April's birthday potluck was held on the 25th with twenty-eight people attending. ❖ Bob Richardson was the winner of the April Roy's Western Smorgy drawing. He received a meal for two at Roy's Western Smorgy. ❖ The 17th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception was held on Thursday, May 1, 2008. Approximately 460 invitations were sent out to volunteers from all departments within the City of Pasco. Over 220 people attended this year's event. ❖ Ballroom and Latin dance lessons are being offered on Wednesday afternoons beginning at 3:00 p.m. Cost is $25 a month per person. If you wish to attend please RSVP as soon as possible to 545-3459. Payment is due to the instructor at your first lesson. ❖ A Parking Lot BBQ will be held Monday, June 2nd at 12 noon. We will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings. Cost is $4 per person. Tickets are required and must be purchased at the Pasco Senior Center by Thursday, May 29th Special guests from "Ye Old Car Club" will be here to show off some of their classic cars. ❖ New sessions of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone begin June 2nd. ❖ A Spring Fling Dinner and Dance will be held on Wednesday, May 21St from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are required and must be purchased by Friday, May 16th. Cost for dinner tickets is $5 per person. The dance is also $5 per person and can be paid for at the door. ❖ The next AARP Driver Safety Class will be held on June 4 & 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. To register call 545-3459 or stop by the front desk. ❖ A Kayak Tour and Dinner at Anthony's will take place Friday, June 15th from 1:30 - 6:00 p.m. Cost is $49 for City of Pasco residents and $54 for non-residents. Registration deadline is June 11th. Trip fee includes kayak, shuttle, equipment, guides and dinner. You may register at the Pasco Senior Center, Pasco Recreation Services office or on line at www.pasco-wa.gov. ❖ The next Wildhorse day trip is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th. Cost is $12 per person. You will receive a $10 coupon that can be used in the restaurant, buffet, cafe or lounge (for food items only). Please register in person at the Pasco Senior Center or call 545-3459 for more information. ❖ Life Line Screening will be here on Tuesday, June 24th to perform Stroke Screening, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, and Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening. For more information or to make your appointment call 1-800-324-1851. ❖ The next Birthday Potluck will be held on Friday, June 27th. An RSVP is required by 6/24. Please bring a dish to share with others and your place setting. ❖ 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 1St ❖ The next session of Drawing with Jerre Raven begins July 23rd and runs until September 17th. Cost is $43 for City of Pasco residents and $45.50 for non-residents. ❖ 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. ❖ 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: $74*/$84 (Rear Balcony Seating), $94*/104 (Rear Terrace & Front Balcony Seating), $104*/$114 (Orchestra & Front Terrace Seating). 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 & Front Terrace Seating) 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.gov. For more information contact Allison at 545-3456. Old Business ❖ Paul discussed the Volunteer Reception held May 1St. The event was very well attended and almost everyone won a door prize. ❖ The City Council has scaled back the number of Senior Citizen's Advisory Board members to 4 outside individuals and one representative from the Senior Association. Council will be interviewing applicants very soon. New Business ❖ Vince discussed the Multi-Cultural Fair being held at the Pasco Senior Center on May 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ❖ The new nurse that was hired to help with Foot Care and Health Screening has decided not to take the job. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 am. The next meeting will be held Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 10:00 am. Chairperson will be Katie Barton.