HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-2010 Senior Center Advisory Committee Agenda CITY OF PASCO SENIOR CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Chaired by: Linda Hendrickson-Patrick
I. Call to order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the December 8, 2009 meeting minutes.
IV. ALTC program updates for December 2009.
V. Senior Center highlights and discussion
❖ The annual Yokes Holiday Dinner took place Thursday, December 10th from
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Approximately 260 people were in attendance.
❖ The annual Breakfast with Santa was held Saturday, December 12th from 8:30 -
10:30 a.m. One-hundred twenty people attended.
❖ A semi-formal Christmas dance was held on December 16th from 7:30 - 10:30
p.m. Thirty-seven people attended.
❖ The Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International presented 'Christmas
Carols & Goodie", a FREE friends and family evening at the Pasco Senior Center
on Thursday December 17th at 6:30 p.m. Eighty-five people attended.
❖ Another Financial Advisory Hours and Dessert Social was held December 17th from
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
❖ Group Health hosted another session of "Your Life, Your Medicare Questions
Answered" on December 17tH at 10:00 a.m.
❖ December's Birthday Potluck was held on the 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. with 17
people in attendance. This was the last potluck that will be held unless a
volunteer can be found to take on the responsibilities of the potluck.
❖ Dental Hygiene services were 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. These services will be
offered again January 11th, February 8th and March 8th
❖ The December AARP Driver Safety class was canceled due to lack of participation.
❖ The annual New Year's Eve Ball was canceled due to inclement weather.
❖ New sessions of Enhance Fitness and Senior Stretch and Tone began January 4th
❖ A new session of Yoga began January 5th
❖ A new session of Co-Ed Step Aerobics began January 4th
❖ 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 19th 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: This trip has sold out.
❖ 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
❖ Senior Center Study update.
VII. New Business
❖ The 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Reception will be held on Thursday, April 22
❖ The 2010 All- Senior-Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, September 23rd. Pasco is
this year's host city so the picnic will be held at TRAC.
❖ Foot Care program update.