HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-11-08 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING
NOVEMBER 8, 1993
BERGER CONFERENCE ROOM
16 LOWELL STREET
READING, MA 01867-2684
Present: Gladys Cail, Dot Foxon, Mary Mundjer, Eva Hakanson, Sandra Trainor
Absent: Len Dergay, Sal Mele and Ginny Lane, Linda Nordberg and Mary Andreola excused.
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Vice Chairperson Gladys Cail.
Minutes of the October 18, 1993 meeting, the Director's report and the October financial report were reviewed. A
quorum not being present, action was deferred until the December meeting.
Sandra Trainor presented her conversation with John Cain from Wingate of Reading, formerly the Somerset. The
Somerset was certified for 18 slots for Adult Day Health Care and sustained substantial losses. They were half
Medicare and half Medicaid. Increasing private pay fees were seen as potentially detrimental to continuation of the
program. Mr. Cain thinks it could be a "break even" business if a larger space was available. He is willing to
discuss a joint venture with the Town or surrounding communities.
Dot Foxon presented informationabout the 350 celebration which prompted a lively discussion. Suggestions
included a "fair" for items made by participants, memorabilia display, VCR oral history of life and times of residents
- "I remember when.... ! ! " Questions included would there be designated viewing stands for the elderly and
handicapped.
Henry Murphy, President of the Patrons for Older Adults, reported for the Friends formation committee. The
PFOA are not willing to undertake a major revamping of their bylaws and charter in order to become.the "Friends"
group for senior citizens. Mr. Murphy said there are other ideas to be explored.
Eva Hakanson, Mary Mundjer and Lois Bond presented ideas for a survey requested by the Board of Selectmen
regarding the Senior Center. The survey would be a check off format with space for comments and an optional
space for name and phone number if the person wanted a response. Discussion also centered on methods of
distribution and to whom.
Board members felt the management calendar and the program council should be implemented by the first of the
year.
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfuly submitted,
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Lois K. Bond