HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 11, 2011 Advisory AgendaCITY OF PASCO SENIOR CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Chaired by: Richard Brandt
I. Call to order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the September 13, 2011 meeting minutes.
IV. ALTC program updates for September 2011.
V. Senior Center highlights and discussion
On-going services, activities and classes
o Free Foot Care for seniors continues to be offered at the Pasco Senior Center.
Clients must be 60 years of age or older and reside in Franklin County or
Burbank. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 545-3459.
Donations are gladly accepted.
o Dental Hygiene Services – Preventative services offered at reduced rates
for anyone over the age of 60. Medicaid and Insurance is billed for services if
applicable. All ages are welcomed. For an appointment call Marie McElderry,
RDH, BS at 420-0884.
o FREE Hearing Screening – this free service provided by Columbia Basin Hearing
and Balance Center is now being conducted once per quarter. The next Hearing
Screening is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13th beginning at 11:30 am. In
addition to the hearing screening, you can also have your hearing aids cleaned
and a performance check-up performed. An appointment is necessary and can
be made by calling 545-3459.
o The Pasco Senior Center’s multi-purpose room is open Monday – Friday from
8 – 10 am for walking. 16 laps around the room are equal to approximately 1
mile. Can’t get here in the morning to walk? Give is a call and we’d be happy
to let you walk at other times of the day if the room is available.
Program updates
o The September and October Easy Does It Stretch and Tone classes were
canceled due low registration numbers. This class will no longer be offered
beginning in January 2012.
o The Oktoberfest trip to Leavenworth was canceled due to low registration.
o A parking lot BBQ took place on October 3rd. Approximately 70 people
attended.
Upcoming events, activities and classes
o A new session of Co-Ed Step Aerobics begins October 24th and runs until
December 14th. Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 –
6:30 pm at the Pasco Senior Center. Cost is $13 for City of Pasco residents and
$19 for non-residents. Registration is required at least 3 business days prior to
the first day of class.
o AARP Driver Safety Courses are scheduled for the following dates:
November 2 & 3
December 7 & 8
Pre-registration is required. To register please call 545-3459.
o Harvest Moon Ball – Celebrate the harvest and Halloween with your friends at
the Pasco Senior Center. Join us Saturday, October 22nd from 7 – 10 pm.
Wear your favorite costume or come as you are and dance to a great variety of
music provided by Carmen and Dale. Cost is $5 per person.
o Change Your Time, Change Your Batteries – The Pasco Fire Department and the
Pasco Senior Center will be providing the Senior Citizens of Pasco with FREE
installation of 9 volt batteries for your smoke detectors; we’ll even provide the
batteries for you. In order to receive this FREE service, you must be a senior
citizen residing within the Pasco City limits. Services take place Tuesdays and
Thursday, November 1, 3, 8, and 10 from 9 am – 12 pm and Mondays,
Wednesday and Fridays, November 2, 4, 7, and 9 from 9 am – 4 pm. To
schedule your appointment please call 545-3459.
o Veteran’s Honors Dance – Celebrate those who have served our nation at the
2011 Veteran’s Honors dance on Wednesday, November 9th from 1 – 4 pm.
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.
o Yoke’s Fresh Market Holiday Dinner – This FREE dinner for seniors and their
immediate family members, takes place Thursday, December 8th from 5 – 7 pm
at the Pasco Senior Center. Enjoy a traditional holiday dinner with all the
fixings including dessert! Dinner will be served at 5 pm. Seating is limited to
the first 250 people. Pre-registration is required and will be accepted beginning
November 1st. We will take reservations until full and then a waitlist will be
established. To register call 545-3459.
o Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 10th from 8:30 – 10:30 am. Enjoy
all-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, coffee, juice and hot chocolate. Kids will get
the opportunity to visit with Santa. Don’t forget to bring your camera so you
can get that special holiday photo to send with all your Christmas
correspondence. Pre-registration by 12/9 is suggested.
o Semi-Formal Christmas Dance – Enjoy an enchanted evening in our beautifully
decorated hall. Dance to your favorite holiday music from the Columbia River
Dance Band, and enjoy the company of other as we share the Holiday Spirit.
Live music and Dancing begins at 1 pm and continues until 4 pm. Cost is $5
per person.
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business