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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-2010 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes City of Pasco Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee Tuesday January 12, 2010 The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Chairperson Richard Brandt (sitting in for Linda Hendrickson-Patrick). Members present: Katie Barton, Ron Van Nostrand and Richard Brandt. Members absent: Linda Hendrickson-Patrick and Margaret Moore; both were ill. Tom Larsen was present representing the Pasco City Council. Staff Present: Vince Guerrero and Marie Schiefelbein. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes of the December 8, 2009 meeting were approved as written. Vince Guerrero covered the ALTC program updates for December 2009. Vince Guerrero covered the Senior Center Highlights and upcoming events for December, 2009 and January, 2010 including: ❖ 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 & Goodies", 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 4 th ❖ A new session of Yoga began January 5 th ❖ A new session of Co-Ed Step Aerobics began January 4 th ❖ 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. Old Business ❖ Carleen stated that she found the goals set by Paul and Vince after the Senior Center study took place. She will be working on those goals that can be achieved as the budget permits. New Business ❖ The 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Reception will be held on Thursday, April 22nd. ❖ 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. ❖ Vince updated the committee on the 2010 Foot Care program. A new nurse has started working. This will allow the two part-time staff members to better coordinate and see as many clients as possible. Vince also told the committee that the Foot Care program may lose funding at the end of June 2010. There are postcards in the Foot Care area that clients can take to send to State representatives and the Governor to help save the program. These postcards were provided by Yakima County Aging and Long Term Care. The postage has been paid so all that needs to be done is a return address and maybe a personal message about how important this program is to our seniors. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 am. The next meeting will be held Tuesday February 9 2010 at 10:00 am. Chairperson will be Richard Brandt.