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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-2009 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes City of Pasco Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee Tuesday February 10, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairperson John Evans Members Present: Katie Barton, John Evans and Ron Van Nostrand and Linda Hendrickson-Patrick Tom Larsen was present representing the Pasco City Council. Staff Present: Paul Whitemarsh, Vince Guerrero and Marie Schiefelbein. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes of the January 13, 2009 meeting were approved as written. Vince Guerrero covered the ALTC program updates for January 2009. Vince Guerrero covered the Senior Center Highlights and upcoming events for January and February, 2009, including: ❖ Marcy Fink was here on January 12th with a group of volunteers to sew pillows for the troop serving overseas. ❖ A financial advisory hour and dessert social took place January 22 nd ❖ AARP Tax Aide began on February 2 n and will continue at the Pasco Senior Center until April 13tH. Volunteers are available on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to help you prepare your 2008 tax return. No appointment is necessary. A list of the information and items you must bring with you is available at the front desk. ❖ New session of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone began February 2 nd ❖ An AARP Driver Safety Class was held February 4 & 5 with twenty-four people attending. ❖ A new session of Drawing with Jerre Raven began on February 4th and will run until March 25tH ❖ Marcy Fink will be at the Senior Center on Monday, February 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. to sew pillows that will be sent to our troops serving overseas. You are invited to help with this important project. No sewing experience is necessary. ❖ A Valentines Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11tH Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with dancing to follow at 7:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are required and may be purchased at the front desk of the Pasco Senior Center during regular business hours or at the Wednesday night dances. Sweet and Sour Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, veggies, salad and dessert will be served. Cost is $5.00 per person. ❖ The Pasco Senior Center will be closed on Monday, February 16th in honor of President's Day. ❖ A Financial Advisory Hour and Dessert Social will take place Thursday, January 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. ❖ New sessions of Enhance Fitness and Easy Does It Stretch & Tone began March 2, 2009 ❖ The Pasco High School Key Club will once again host a FREE Sweethearts Prom for senior citizens on Saturday, February 14th from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Enjoy live music from the Columbia River Dance band, entertainment and refreshments. ❖ A new session of Yoga begins February 17th and runs until March 26th. Cost is $30 for City of Pasco residents and $35 for non-residents. ❖ A new session of Sewing with Marcy begins February 23rd and runs until May 18th (this is an extended winter and spring session for the price of a regular session).Classes meet on Mondays from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cost is $25.50 for City of Pasco residents and $27.50 for non-residents. Space is limited so register early by calling Marcy at 545-8285. ❖ Another AARP Driver Safety class will be held March 11 and 12. Cost is $12.00 for AARP members (proof of membership required) and $14.00 for non-member. Register at the Pasco Senior Center front desk during regular business hours or call 545-3459. ❖ The Best of Broadway presents: 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. 7th Ave.) or on line at www.pasco-wa.gov. A larger bus has been secured so we are able to take more people for this trip. We will continue to register until we are full. ❖ The Trip to Seattle to watch the Mariners play their home opener has been canceled due to lack of interest. ❖ An April Brunch will be held on 4/6/09 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are required and may be purchased for $4.00 each until Thursday, April 2nd. ❖ Adult Golf lessons will be offered at Sun Willows during the months of April, May and June. Please inquire at the front desk or on line for a schedule of these lessons. ❖ An Open House Lunch and Entertainment is planned for May 4th. The open house takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch is at noon. There is no charge for the open house however tickets are required for the lunch and must be purchased in advance. Cost is just $4.00. ❖ The Pasco Senior Center will once again hold a parking lot BBQ complete with burgers, hotdogs and all the fixings. This will take place Monday, June 1, 2009 at 12:00 noon. Cost is $4.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, May 28, 2009. Old Business ❖ The Advisory Committee would like an update on the Senior Center study that was completed in 2007. Vince stated that no decisions regarding the study have been made. Linda Hendrickson-Patrick reminded the Advisory Committee that one of the most important ideas that came out the study was that the Senior Center needs to update its decor to make it a more warm and inviting place to visit. New Business ❖ The Washington State Association of Senior Centers (WSACS) will hold its annual conference in Pasco in May. ❖ A trip to explore the Columbia Gorge is being planned for this summer. The trip should cost less than $100. ❖ The Tri-City Herald has canceled their Prime Life section for seniors that was being published on the second Tuesday of each month. This is where the Pasco Senior Center's public service announcements were being printed. We will still be able to submit public service announcements but they are unsure of what section of the paper they will be put into or when they may be printed. We will also not be able to submit as many items as we were. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 am. The next meeting will be held Tuesday February 10, 2009 at 10:00 am. Chairperson will be Katie Barton.