| Meeting, held at Senior Center Meeting Room, called to order by Cindy Sullivan at 10:06 AM Present: Herb Pace, Mary Alice Martin, Joan Plancon, Paula LeBlanc, Associate members: Donna Charron, COA Director Cindy Sullivan Absent: Mary Jane Connolly, Rebecca Perron, Roy Benson, Harriet Fischer, Carol Laughlin No Public Comment Minutes reviewed - Motion made to accept by Mary Alice, seconded by Joan, no discussion, motion carried unanimously No Bills to review New Business: Update from COA Director: - Dementia training will be held Friday, April 14, 2017, all COA staff will participate. Donna, Carol, and Paula volunteered to answer phones and man desks.
- Cultural Council Grant will be used for David Bates, a Folk Singer for $400.00, presentation is April 19, 2017 at 12:30 PM
- St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast was replaced by a Spring Breakfast to be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 8:30 AM. Thank you, Mary Alice for getting the sausage.
- Brain Healthy Cooking Program will be presented Wednesday, April 26, 2017 by Armbrook Village. Lunch will be provided free. About 30 people have signed up.
- A Senior Center Video is being created to let all know the happenings at the Center. A motion was made by Herb, seconded by Paula to allow COA Director Cindy to purchase a device (monitor) to display the video. Motion carried unanimously. Much discussion followed including where the monitor should be placed and how to pay for it. More information will be forthcoming.
- Senior Citizens Tax-Work Off Program is still being created. There will be a warrant at the upcoming Town Meeting to approve. If approved 10 people may qualify to earn $1,500.00 by working 132 hours for different Town Departments. More information to come.
- Something different this year to reward volunteers - a Brunch instead of a Lunch. Again to be Held at Tucker’s, on May 24, 2017 at 10:30 AM.
- Community GrandFriends Day to be held Friday, April 21, 2017 from 9:30-11:30 AM. Youth volunteers will help our Seniors navigate technology. This is a great intergenerational activity!
- The Luau will be held on June 21, 2017. More information to follow.
Update on: - Classes - Going very well, numbers up. A new Yoga Dance class was introduced, very well received.
- Transportation - Good. The Police Department will now have a Van key, in case it needs to be moved when Center is closed.
- Dining Center - Very pleased with Denise’s work, numbers up, 2 choices now provide an option. New Coffee Station being discussed
- Brown Bag - Everyone called, reminded to come in. Chester Olson brings extra food to the local food pantry each Wednesday.
- Finances - Good
Old Business: - Handicapped Doors will be installed now, safety issues
- Shelving in closets completed
- Ad about Southwick Senior Center in Newspaper came out great.
- The Cooking class held at the Southwick Senior Center was mentioned in the Newsletter sent out by Westfield Technical Academy
- Denise sent a Thank you for the Fruit Basket sent
Paula made the Motion to adjourn, Herb seconded, motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:50AM. Next Meeting Monday, May 8, 2017 @10:00AM Respectfully submitted Paula LeBlanc | |