HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-10-2009 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes City of Pasco Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee
Tuesday November 10, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Chairperson Margaret
Moore.
Members present: Katie Barton, Margaret Moore, Ron VanNostrand and
Richard Brandt.
Members absent: Linda Hendrickson-Patrick.
Tom Larsen was present representing the Pasco City Council.
Staff Present: Carleen Hanscom and Marie Schiefelbein.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes of the October 13, 2009 meeting were approved as written.
Marie Schiefelbein covered the ALTC program updates for October 2009.
Marie Schiefelbein covered the Senior Center Highlights and upcoming
events for October and November, 2009 including:
❖ Mexican Train Dominoes began on October 8th. We have had a good
turnout for this activity. Play takes place on Thursdays from 1 :00 -
3:00 p.m. There is no charge to play.
❖ A free reverse mortgage workshop was held on October 16tH. Seven
people attended.
❖ Discount dental hygiene services were offered at the Pasco Senior
Center on October 19tH
❖ The Co-Ed Step Aerobics class began a new session on October 26tH
This session will run until December 16tH
❖ A Financial Advisory Hour and Dessert Social was held on October 28th
❖ A Halloween Dance took place on October 28th with forty-two people
attending.
❖ Two Halloween parties took place at the Pasco Senior Center. The
first, sponsored by the City of Pasco, was held on October 29th. This
party was for children 12 and under and their parents, grandparents
and great grandparents. Approximately 85 people attended. The
second was a party sponsored by the ARC of the Tri-Cities on October
30th. Approximately 150 people attended.
❖ "New sessions of Enhance Fitness and Stretch and Tone began on
November2nd.
❖ The fall luncheon scheduled for November 2nd was canceled due to lack
of participation.
❖ The Pasco Senior Center teamed up with the Pasco Fire department to
replace batteries in the smoke detectors of senior citizens living in the
Pasco city limits. The free 9-volt batteries as well as the labor were
provided by the Pasco Fire department. Services were offered
November 2 - 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Forty people signed up
for this service.
❖ The AAPR Driver Safety class scheduled for November 4 & 5 was
canceled. The instructor did not received class supplies from AARP.
❖ Holiday closures: November 11 - Veteran's Day; November 26 & 27 -
Thanksgiving; December 25 - Christmas; January 1, 2010 - New Years
day.
❖ A Veteran's Honors Dance will be held November 11 from 7:30 -
10:30 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to wear any or all of their
military uniforms. Live music provided by the Columbia River Dance
Band. Cost is $5 per person.
❖ The November and December birthday potlucks will be held one week
earlier than usual (November 20 and December 18) due to the
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
❖ The annual Breakfast with Santa will take place Saturday, December
12 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.
❖ Several Medicare & supplement plans workshops are being offered at
the Pasco Senior Center during the month of November. The first,
hosted by 3 Rivers Financial Group and Simply Benefits, takes place on
November 10th at 10:00 a.m. Group Health will host "Your Life, Your
Medicare Questions Answered" on Tuesday, November 10th at 2:00
p.m. and Thursday, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. SHIBA (Statewide
Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will be at the Pasco Senior Center
on Tuesdays, November 17th to December 22nd to help you sort
through the Medicare maze.
❖ A new session of Yoga begins November 17 and runs until December
24th (no class 11/26). Cost is $30 for city of Pasco residents and $35
for non-residents.
❖ Another session of Drawing with Jerre Raven begins November 18th
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 will take place Thursday,
November 19th from 11 :00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
❖ Join Jerry Swinnerton, a licensed mental health counselor and Social
Worker for a presentation entitled "Stress Management for Seniors".
The presentation takes place Tuesday, December 1St at 10:30 a.m. at
the Pasco Senior Center. If you'd like to attend please RSVP to 545-
3459. This is a FREE presentation.
❖ New sessions of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone begin
December 2"d
❖ A semi-formal Christmas dance will take place on December 16 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.
❖ 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 Yokes Holiday Dinner will take place Thursday,
December 10th 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 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.
❖ 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 the 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 17, 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.
Old Business
❖ The Health Screening program was terminated as of November 1,
2009. The money left over in that program has been transferred to
the Foot Care program ($3000.00).
New Business
❖ Carleen discussed floor refinishing at the Pasco Senior Center. At this
time we will not be refinishing the floors in 2009 due to budget
constraints. The City will be looking at the 2010 budget to determine
if the floors can be refinished sometime in the next few months.
❖ The City has purchased a new fax machine for the Senior Center. The
one that has been used for the last 10 years belonged to Aging and
Long Term Care and would no longer accept incoming faxes.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 am. The
next meeting will be held Tuesday December 8, 2009 at 10:00 am.
Chairperson will be Katie Barton.