HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Advisory Committee Minutes.Jan.2011SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER (509) 545 -3459 / Fax (509) 545 -3427
1315 North 7th Avenue Pasco, Washington 99301
City of Pasco Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee
Tuesday January 11, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. by Chairperson Jim Michaud.
Members present: Ron Van Nostrand, Richard Brandt, Jim Michaud, Margaret Moore
Members Absent: Linda Hendrickson- Patrick.
Tom Larsen was present representing the Pasco City Council.
Staff Present: Carleen Hanscom, Vince Guerrero and Marie Schiefelbein.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Minutes of the December 14, 2010 meeting were approved as written.
Vince Guerrero covered the ALTC program updates for December 2010.
Vince Guerrero covered the Senior Center Highlights and upcoming events for
December 2010 and January 2011 including.
❖ New sessions of Enhance Fitness, Stretch and Tone, and Co -Ed Step Aerobics
began January 3rd.
•3 A new session of Drawing with Jerre Raven began January 5t" and will run until
February 23rd
❖ Volunteer financial advisors continue to host a Financial Advisory Hour and
Dessert Social on the third Thursday of each month from 11 am - 12 pm. No
appointment is necessary to speak with an advisor. No products or services are
sold or advertised during this time.
❖ Dental Hygiene services continue to be offered (at the Pasco Senior Center)
through Oral Health Care LLC. Preventative services are offered at reduced
rates for anyone over the age of 60. Medicaid and Insurance is billed for
services if applicable. For an appointment or more information call Marie
McElderry, RDH, BS at 420 -0884.
•3 Free hearing screenings continue to be offered by Columbia Basin Hearing and
.Balance Center on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. In addition to the hearing
screenings, they can also clean and provide performance check -ups on your
hearing aids. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 545 -
3459.
❖ The Pasco Senior Center continues to offer Wii drop in play Monday - Friday
from 8 am - 5 pm.
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❖ The Rolling Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines International presented a FREE
Family & Friends Christmas program on Thursday, December 16th at 6:30.
Approximately 160 people attended.
(� ❖ The 32nd annual Cable Bridge run took place Saturday, December 18th. 2273
people participated. This number is up a small amount from last year.
❖ The Pasco Senior Association hosted its annual semi - formal Christmas dance on
Wednesday, December 22nd with 28 people attending. They also hosted the
annual New Year's Eve Ball on December 31St with 55 people attending.
❖ A Wii intergenerational bowling tournament will be held February 2nd at 3 pm.
Registration deadline is February 1St. Cost is $2 per team for City of Pasco
residents and $3 per team for non - residents.
The next AARP Driver Safety classes will be offered January 12th & 13th and
again February 9th & 10th. Cost is $12 for AARP members (proof of membership
required) and $14 for non - members. Register at the Pasco Senior Center front
desk or call 545 -3459.
❖ The Cities of Richland, Pasco and Kennewick have planned a trip to Wenatchee
for the Smucker's Stars on Ice 25th Anniversary Tour. This trip takes place
February 27th, 2011. Tickets are $90 per person. This price includes
transportation, dinner at McGlinnis and the Stars on Ice show ticket.
❖ AARP Tax Aide will once again be offered at the Pasco Senior Center on Mondays
beginning February 7, 2011. An appointment will be necessary this year and
can be made beginning January 17th
❖ A homemade greeting cards class is being offered February 8th from 6:30 — 8:30
pm. You will have the opportunity to use ink and rubber stamps to create your
own personalized greeting cards. Cost is $10 for City of Pasco residents and
$15 for non - residents. This class takes place at Ruth Livingston Elementary.
❖ Another session of Sewing with Marcy begins February 28th and will continue
until May 23rd. Cost for this class is $26 for City of Pasco residents and $39 for
non - residents. To register please call Marcy at 545 -8285.
❖ A spaghetti luncheon will be held Monday, April 4th. Tickets are required and
may be purchased at the Pasco Senior Center from February 1 to April 1. Cost
is just $5 per person. There will be no Meals on Wheels lunch served April 4th
❖ The Best of Broadway Presents: WICKED — The untold story of the witches
of Oz. Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Spokane. Cost is $130 for City of Pasco
residents and $195 for non - residents. This fee includes transportation to and
from the event, dinner and gratuities at Anthony's Homeport Restaurant and the
Broadway tickets. Registration deadline is April 15, 2011. For more information
call 545 -3456. This trip is almost sold out. There are currently just 2 tickets
available.
Old Business
❖ The new Wii systems at the Pasco Senior Center were discussed. Committee
members had the opportunity to try it at the end of the meeting.
❖ Carleen Hanscom updated the committee on the Parks and Recreation Master
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New Business
No new business was discussed.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10 :30 am. The next
meeting will be held Tuesday; February 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Chairperson for this
meeting will be Linda Hendrickson - Patrick.
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