Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Agenda – November 12, 2015 Call to Order 2:00pm Roll call No minutes for approval Committee members for 2016 Discussion what suggestions to the mayor and council – 2016? A. Small budget? Committee reports Adjourn 3:30pm Senior Center Advisory Committee November 12, 2015 Present: Carmela Vitale (chair), Council Liaison Astri Baillie, Edna Ierley-Byrne, Kay Leary, Kaye Shaler, Susan Sheeley, Lena Crasto, Sandee Fielo, Ruth Barrett, Dennis Callahan, Peggy Donnelly, Lou Gaburo, Phyllis Flemming, Bill List and Samantha Robinson There were no minutes for approval. Meeting was called to order by Carmela Vitale New Business: Madison Health Department - Samantha Robinson from the Madison Health Department discussed at length a grant proposal from the Grotta Fund for Senior Care. The grant will survey the needs of Madison residents with a major focus on health. Samantha stated the Rand Survey, a standardized survey, will help determine a needs and health assessment. The grant will occur in two parts, with the inception being January through June. Samantha assured the committee that the only recommendation needed was a formal Letter of Support which was written by Lisa Gulla, Madison Health Department, to the Grotta Fund for Senior Care. The letter was presented to the Committee and signed by those present. Further organizational support and Council support may only be requested upon receipt of this grant and that is yet to be determined. Board Members for 2016 Carmela then requested if all Board members were to be returning to the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee for the upcoming year. Goals for 2016 1. A small budget of perhaps $500.00 from the Boro Council 2. A thorough understanding of the new Rosenet website 3. Future plans and projects to be determined Committee Member Reports Rotary – Dennis Callahan stated that once again the Rotary will be an active participant in the annual Christmas parade. They will also be active in the CNN Heroes Campaign and the Rotary will be supporting Maggie Doyne. Raffle 50/50 tickets are also available for all to purchase if interested. Friends – Lou Gaburo and the committee are discussing possible activities to sponsor. Some suggestions were a Mah Jongg tournament, a senior joke-a-thon, some sort of nostalgia singalong, and possibly bingo with a twist. Healthy Bones - Peggy Donnelly stated that they were looking for new members. AARP – Ruth Barrett had no report. RSVP – Kay Shaler is expecting great things for 2016! Chateau Thierry – Lena Crasto stated that the Madison Housing Authority was working on correcting the elevator and heating issues that were plaguing the building. Thursday Morning Club – Kay Leary reminded everyone of the upcoming Bazar de Noel and hoping that everyone will attend. She also discussed the programs scheduled for the rest of 2015 which included a Sherry in December. Everything is posted on the Thursday Morning Club website. Stay Healthy – Sandee Fielo stated that she will be working with a new client and assessing the needs of the client. YMCA – Susan Sheeley discussed the new classes to be sponsored by the Y. They include launching a new more expansive Parkinson’s program, a prediabetes class, and a class for those dealing with MS. Council Liaison – Astri Baillie had no report. Meeting Adjourned at 3:25 p.m. Next Meeting: Thursday, December 10th at 2 p.m. Phyllis Flemming, Secretary November 12, 2015