HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 8, 2011 Advisory AgendaCITY OF PASCO SENIOR CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Chaired by: Jim Michaud
I. Call to order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of the October 11, 2011 meeting minutes.
IV. ALTC program updates for October 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 us 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 November Easy Does It Stretch and Tone class was canceled due low
registration numbers. This class will no longer be offered beginning in January
2012.
o The Co-Ed Step Aerobics class scheduled to begin on October 24 was canceled
due to low registration numbers.
Upcoming events, activities and classes
o New session of Enhance Fitness begins December 2 and runs until December
30. There will be no class Monday, December 26th. Cost is $23 for City of
Pasco residents and $34 for non-residents
o AARP Driver Safety Courses are scheduled for the following dates:
December 7 & 8, 2012
January 18 & 19, 2012
Pre-registration is required. To register 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. 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 – Wednesday, December 14th from 1 – 4 pm.
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 others as we share the Holiday Spirit. Live music and Dancing
begins at 1 pm and continues until 4 pm. Cost is $5 per person.
o Rolling Hills Chorus presents its annual Friends and Family Christmas Program –
Thursday, December 15th, 6:30 – 8 pm at the Pasco Senior Center. This is a
FREE program filled with wonderful holiday music sung by the amazing Ladies
of the Rolling Hills Chorus. Refreshment will be served.
o Chili Feed – Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 12 pm. Our cooks make some of
the best chili anywhere! Along with the chili we will be serving corn bread,
dessert and beverages. Cost is $4 per person. Pre-registration is required.
Registration begins December 13th. You may register in person at the Pasco
Senior Center, Pasco Recreation Services office or on line at
www.pascoparksandrec.com. For more information call 545-3456.
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business