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JANUARY 9, 1995
TOWN HALL
BERGER CONFERENCE ROOM
16 LOWELL STREET
READING, MA 01867-2684
Present:
Andreola, Cail, Dergay, Foxon, Mele, Mundjer, Page, Trainor, Bond, Hoyt (Board of
Selectmen liaison)
Absent:
Hakanson, excused absence
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairperson Gladys Cail.
Minutes of the December 6, 1994, meeting were unanimously accepted upon a motion by Dottye
Foxon and seconded by Mary Mundjer.
The financial report was reviewed and unanimously accepted upon a motion by Sandy Trainor and
seconded by Mary Andreola.
The director's report was unanimously accepted upon a motion by Sal Mele and seconded by
Mary Andreola.
Three support groups are to begin in 1995: Triad (cooperation among senior citizens, RES and
RPD), arthritis and low vision.
Distribution of Christmas food baskets/dinners was reviewed. Foxon, Andreola, Hakanson and
Mele were thanked for assisting with distribution. Discussion centered on awareness of people
with needs, how to affect outreach to lonely people, description of Friendly Visitor program.
COA members continued discussion of issues regarding health, outreach and education/advocacy.
Interest focused on developing and implementing opportunities for health care resources:
Blood pressure clinics with follow-up
Nutrition programs
special clinical diets
cooking instruction
nutrition education
Exercise
low impact
chair for sedentary people
Emergency response
CPR
Heimlich
Mental health
Trainor will explore how to create baselines for statistical reporting on programs.
Nominating Committee (Andreola, Mundjer, Foxon) will consider characteristics of board
membership. One opening needs to be filled by Selectmen.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. upon a motion by Sal Mele and seconded by Len Dergay.
Respectfully submitted,
LIB
Lois K. Bond