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Home My WebLink About12-08-2009 Senior Center Advisory Committee Agenda CITY OF PASCO SENIOR CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Chaired by: Katie Barton I. Call to order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Approval of the November 10, 2009 meeting minutes. IV. ALTC program updates for November 2009. V. Senior Center highlights and discussion ❖ Holiday closures: December 25 - Christmas; January 1, 2010 - New Years day. ❖ Several Medicare & supplement plans workshops were offered at the Pasco Senior Center during the month of November. The first, hosted by 3 Rivers Financial Group and Simply Benefits, took place on November 10th at 10:00 a.m. Group Health hosted "Your Life, Your Medicare Questions Answered" on Tuesday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m. SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) was at the Pasco Senior Center on November 17th, 24th and December 1St to help individuals sort through the Medicare maze. ❖ A Veteran's Honors Dance was held November 11 from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Forty people attended. ❖ A new session of Yoga began November 17 and runs until December 24th. Cost is $30 for city of Pasco residents and $35 for non-residents ❖ The November Birthday Potluck was canceled. ❖ Another session of Drawing with Jerre Raven began November 18th and runs until January 13, 2010. Classes take place Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost is $43.00 for City of Pasco residents and $45.50 for non-residents. To register please see the class instructor. ❖ A financial advisory hour and dessert social took place Thursday, November 19th from 11 :00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ❖ Jerry Swinnerton, a licensed mental health counselor was at the Pasco Senior Center on December 1St at 10:30 a.m. to present "Stress Management for Seniors". ❖ New sessions of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone began December 2nd Upcoming Events ❖ The annual Yokes Holiday Dinner will take place Thursday, December 12 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. This event is geared toward senior citizens and their families and is FREE! An RSVP is required. The Pasco Senior Center will begin taking RSVPs on Monday November 16th. This is a very popular event and will fill quickly so call early! Once filled, a wait list will be established to fill any cancelations received. ❖ The annual Breakfast with Santa will take place Saturday, December 12th from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Cost is $3 per person. This event is open to all ages. Children will have an opportunity to visit with Santa and photos will be provided by Alejandro De La Pena. Breakfast will consist of all-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, coffee, juice and hot chocolate. Tickets are required and can be purchased at the Pasco Senior Center front desk or the Pasco Recreation Services office during regular business hours. ❖ New sessions of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone begin December 2nd ❖ SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will be at the Pasco Senior Center on Tuesdays, December 9 - 22 to help individuals sort through the Medicare maze. An appointment is required and can be made by calling 582- 0631. ❖ A semi-formal Christmas dance will take place on December 16th from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Live holiday music as well as your favorite dance tunes from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s will be played by the Columbia River Dance Band in our beautifully decorated dance hall. Dress in your holiday best and join us. Cost is $5 per person. ❖ The Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International presents "Christmas Carols & Goodie", a FREE friends and family evening at the Pasco Senior Center on Thursday December 17th at 6:30 p.m. ❖ Another Financial Advisory Hours and Dessert Social will be held December 17th from 11 :00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. A volunteer financial advisor will be available to answer your questions. There is no charge to speak with this advisor and no appointment is necessary. Clients will be seen on a first come, first serve basis (or in a small group depending on the questions asked). No products or services will be advertised or sold during this time. You will also enjoy an old fashioned dessert social. ❖ Group Health will host another session of 'Your Life, Your Medicare Questions Answered" on December 17th at 10:00 a.m. If you would like to attend please RSVP to 1-800-446-8882, ext. 300. ❖ December's Birthday Potluck will be held on the 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to share with others and your place setting and flatware. An RSVP is appreciated and can be made by calling 545-3459. This will be the last Birthday Potluck that will be held unless a volunteer can be found to take over responsibilitie. ❖ Dental Hygiene services will be offered at the Pasco Senior Center on December 21. Services are performed by Marie McElderry, RDH, BS of Oral Health Care. These services are performed at a reduced rate for anyone over the age of 60. For more information or to make an appointment call 420-0884. ❖ Another AARP Driver Safety class will be offered December 9 & 10. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members (proof of membership required). ❖ The annual New Year's Eve Ball will take place Thursday, December 31 from 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. This is our largest dance of the year! Live music, great refreshments and beautiful surroundings are just a part of this magical evening. Cost is $10 per person. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Pasco Senior Center front desk during regular business hours or during the Wednesday night dances. Tickets will also be available at the door. ❖ New sessions of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone begin January 4 th Cost for these classes has risen slightly. Enhance Fitness will go from $19 and $25 to $23 and $29 depending on residency. Senior Stretch and Tone goes from $10 and $12 to $13 and $15 depending on residency. This is the first price increases that these programs have had in six years. ❖ The Questers - a diverse group of people who share common interests such as the love of antiques, love of learning and the desire to preserve historical buildings and sites - will conduct a FREE presentation at the Pasco Senior Center on Tuesday, January 191h at 1:00 p.m. Participants are welcomed to bring their personal antiques to share with others (no appraisals of antiques will be available). ❖ U.S. Championship Figure Skating Exhibition: Travel to the Spokane Arena to see the best that the U.S. has to offer in the world of Figure Skating. Come see athletes that will be representing our county in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. Of course our journey wouldn't be complete without dinner at Anthony's Homeport Restaurant where we'll enjoy a delicious 4-course meal while overlooking the Spokane Falls. Transportation will be by motorcoach. Date: Sunday, January 24, 2010. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: $149 for City of Pasco residents and $159 for non-residents (fee includes transportation, tickets to the exhibition, dinner and gratuity). Registration deadline: Sunday, December 171 2009. Age: Adults. ❖ The Best of Broadway Presents AVENUE Q: This is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Avenue Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque and downright entertaining way. We'll travel to Spokane via motorcoach and enjoy a delicious dinner at Anthony's Homeport Restaurant before enjoying the production of AVENUE Q. Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010. Time: 1:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Fee: $124 for City of Pasco residents and $134 for non-residents (fee includes transportation, dinner and gratuity and tickets to the production). Location: Spokane Opera House. Registration deadline: January 8, 2010. Age: Adults. *This production contains adult humor* ❖ Seattle Mariners Home Opener: Don't miss one of the most exciting games of the season at Safeco Field as the Mariners take on the Oakland Athletics. Experience all of the excitement and special pre-game festivities that only happen on opening day! We will travel by motorcoach to Seattle where we will be dropped off right at Safeco Field; no waiting in line or paying to park and you don't even have to do the driving. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Snoqualmie Pass. Tickets are on the 100 level! We will be stopping for dinner on the way home (not included in the ticket price). This trip is sure to fill fast as opening day always sells out, so register early! Date: Monday, April 12, 2010. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Fee: $84 for City of Pasco residents and $89 for non-residents (fee includes transportation and tickets to the game). Registration deadline: March 12, 2010. Ages: Adult. VI. Old Business VII. New Business