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Home My WebLink About05/23/2011 - Regular Minutes - Senior Advisory Committee College Station Senior Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Monday, May 23, 2011 Southwood Community Center 1520 Rock ra rie Rd 10:00am MINUTES Members Present: Frank Duchmasclo, Anne Hazen, Jerry Markovich, Robert Meyer, Ron Silvia and Joanna Yeager Members Absent: RE. Burns, Jon Denton, Dorothy Hernandez, Dorthea Robinson and Colleen Risinger. Staff Present: David Gerling, Kelly Kelbly and Marci Rodgers Call to order The meeting was called to order at 0:0 am by Joanna Yeager, Chairman. Joanna Yeager read a letter of resignation from Colleen Risinger due to health reasons and effective immediately. IL Welcome guests and visitors No visitors III. Approval of minutes from regular meeting on April 25, 2011 Robert Meyer made the motion that the minutes be approved. Frank Duchmasclo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IV. Report, possible action and discussion concerning summer mer activities for seniors and calendar from the program sub-committee Anne Hazen reported for the program sub-committee. The sub-committee met on June 16t and those attending included: Arne Hazen, Joanna Yeager, Jon Denton, Maggie Alexander and Marci Rodgers. The June calendar was presented to the Senior Advisory Committee. The month of June will include a Fashion Show with Morgan Fitzgerald's and Home Instead Senior Care will provide lunch for the event on Wednesday, June 22nd from 11:00 -- 1:30 pm at the Southwood Community ity Center. The event is free, but a reservation is necessary. Summer concerts are planned for June 17th and July 1 st with students from the Marian Anderson String Quartet Summer Institute. Various quartets will perform at no cost starting at 1:00 pm at Southwood Community Center. V. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Southwood Community Center Patio Project Frank Duchmasclo distributed a drawing for the patio extension in front of the center. Mr. Duchmasclo reported that he had visited the WoodCreek Park to look at the pavers that were being removed. He explained that there were three sizes and he would not recommend they be used for the patio project at Southwood Community Center. The pavers had shifted and created an uneven surface and would be difficult for senior adults to walk on. He suggested a concrete patio. Home Instead Senior Care has mentioned to Marci Rodgers that they are interested in helping with, the patio project. Mr. Duchmasclo is going to submit a SAM'S Community Grant application to the store manager in hopes of being approved for patio furniture up to $1,000.00. VI. Report, possible action and discussion concerning State Senior Games Marci Rodgers gave an update on the State Senior Games to be held in College Station and Bryan on June 2-12, 2011. The purpose of the 2011 Texas State Senior Games is to provide an excellent and exciting opportunity for athletes age 50 and over to compete in a variety of spoiling and recreational events that promote fitness, wellness and a healthy lifestyle. We have 460 registered participants and events include: Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cylcling, Golf, Horseshoes, Race alk, Racquetball, Shuffleboard,fleboard, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon and Volleyball. The Parks and Recreation Department will host the Opening Ceremonies Breakfast to be held on. Saturday, June 4th.at 7:00 am at the A&M Student Recreation Center. Athletic events will be held in Bryan and College Station and include the Texas World Speedway, A&M Student Recreation Center, A&M Consolidated High School, Bryan High, Lake Bryan and College Station Parks. VII. Report, possible action and discussion concerning Senior Expo The 10th Annual Seniors Expo will be held on Wednesday, May 25th at the Brazos Center from. 9:00 3:00 pm. A flyer was distributed with information on the Expo. Three committee members volunteered to help distribute information and giveaways at the Parks and Recreation Department booth. Frank Duchmasclo aasolo will help from 9:00-11:00, Jon Denton from 11-1 and Joanna Yeager from 1-3. VIII. Presentation, possible action and discussion on Senior Services Coordinator Report regarding upcoming programs and events (report on file) Applications are now being accepted for the Senior Advisory Committee with terms beginning in July, 2011. IX. Presentation, discussion and possible action on future agenda items: Committee member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. The committee would like to see the following items on the next agenda: • Update on Patio Project at Southwood Community Center • Recognition of members with terms ending in June, 2011 X. 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Computer Class 12:00 Sit & Fit 1:30 Line Dancing 13 14 15 16 9:00 Beg.Computer 10:00 Transition of Class* 9:30 Genealogy 9:30 42 9:00 Bridge Life Series (free) 10:45 Int, Computer Computer Group 12:00 Sit& Fit 12:00 Game Day •"Elder Law& Class* Financial Planning'� 1:00String 12:00 Sit & Fit 1:30Line DancingQuartet Concert 20 21 22 23 24 9:00 Beg.Computer ter 10:00 Transition of Class* 11:00 Fashion Show 9:30 429:00 Bridge Life Series (free) 10:45 Int. Computer {{Senior Chic 2011- 12:00 Sit& Fit "EMS&Fire Safety, Class* Fashion Fun for 1:00 BINGO Adult Protective 12:00 Sit & Fit Seniors" & Lunch (Amber Charlton, Services, Medical Alert Movie le & o co n o e Instead Southern Care) SystemsIn Home Non- Medical dical Services" " ori la Down Under' Senior Care and :3 Line Dancing Morgan Fitzgerald's) 27 28 10:00 Transition of 9:00 Beg.Computer Life Series(free) Class* 9:30 Home Health Services, 10:45 �. Computer 12:00SitFit IVI,- , . ... . b,:e\rsliip, Independent&Assisted. Class* Living, Durable Medical00/yeafr.: Equipment" Bt & F it 0:00 Senior Advisory 1- n c ng Committee Meeting *Fee for class To register for Transition of Life Series call Tricia at 979-436-2374 , - Senior Services Coordinator Report May 2011 APRIL Event/Class Enrollment or Location Attendance Bridge 87 Game Day 18 Bingo 1111111111111111111MEMMINIMMIIIMIN Computer Classes (3) IIIIIMIIIMIMIIIEZIMIMIMIIIIIIIIIMIIIN Sit & Fit 59 Line Dancing 39 Comptitei ChilY.:r.i, 20 CC Training Room Photh Class , ‘. ,., 1111111111111111111=1111111111111111111111 Genealogy Class \ •.‘ IMIMMIIIIIIMEM1.111111.11111111 Birthday Party - 10 Crafts '1 EaMIIMIIIIIIMIENEIMMMINIMIMNIII Movie 10 Genealogy Grou, 20 AARP Driver Safety Class IMIMIIIIMIIMIIEMMIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIII Lincoln Center 220 Lincoln Center Senior Advisory Committee 111111111111111111111=9111111111111111111111 Lunch/Lecture Series 90 Conference Center Total Programs Offered: 17 Individuals Served: 636 + The current City of College Station population estimate for April, 2011 within the City limits 95,337 based on recently issued residential Certificates of Occupancy. .4.:. College Station-Bryanis ranked No, 4 nationally among all metropolitan areas on Forbes' 2011 Best Cities for Jobs list. The area ranks No. 3 among small-sized metropolitans. 1 MAY , 11 Lincoln Center attends Senior Seminar at Center for Regional Services 17 Tai Chi and Yoga Classes 18 Veteran's Park: A Guided Tour with Gen. Randy House, USA (Ret.) 24 Lincoln Center Health and Wellness with Texas Home Health 25 Seniors Expo ' JUNE . \ 6 Transition of Life Series: 5 weeks on a variety of topics 10:00 am 12:00 noon 7 . Session I Beginning and Intermediate Computer Classes 15 Lunch/Lecture: WTAW: An Early Radio History 17 Concert: Marion Anderson String Quartet Chamber Music Institute 22 Fashion Show: Senior Chic 2011 Fashion Fun for Seniors (Home Instead Senior Care and Morgan Fitzgerld's