HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-09 Council on Aging MinutesCOUNCIL ON AGING
AUGUST 9, 1993
BERGER CONFERENCE ROOM
16 LOWELL STREET
READING, MA 01867-2684
Present: Mary Andreola, Gladys Cail, Len Dergay, Dot Foxon,
Ginny Lane, Sal Mele, Lois Bond
Absent: Linda Nordberg and Eva Hakanson excused, Claire Brown
Guest: Whitney Goetz
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The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Vice Chairperson
Ginny Lane.
Minutes of the June 14, 1993 meeting were accepted on a motion by
Gladys Cail and seconded by Sal Mele. 6-0-0
The financial report was deferred.
Director's report was moved by Gladys Cail and seconded by Mary
Andreola. 6-0-0
Mary Andreola, Sal Mele and Dot Foxon will review door security
issues at Tannerville and report back to the Council.
Whitney Goetz, Outreach Worker, outlined her work respon-
sibilities and discussed the upcoming Alzheimer Workshop she is
planning for the Fall. A three part seminar will include a medi-
cal doctor, a nurse specializing in behavior modification and a
lawyer. Council member suggested marketing ideas for distributing
information about the Alzheimer workshops and also services for
Reading's older population. Goetz also discussed the Wanderers
program for registering Alzheimer patients.
Len Dergay left the meeting.
Senior Center questions were reviewed including: 1.) flag pole:
restore or remove; 2.) signage: possible sign on pole at corner
of Main and Pleasant similar to sign indicating Police Depart-
ment; 3.) sidewalk crossing: elder crossing sign at brow of
Pleasant Street?
Parking at the Senior Center was discussed with several suggest-
ions focusing on striping streets and parking lots.
Landscape credits for Eric's Greenhouse contributions will appear
in the paper.
Suggestions were made regarding the Program Council that in-
dividuals from various activities be asked to participate on this
committee.
Adult Day Care committee will visit Lynn and then be ready to
present their overview of Adult Day Care centers in this region.
Glayds Cail, Lois Bond and Henry Murphy will meet to explore
relationships with the Patrons regarding a Friends group.
Liaison assisgnments were postponed until the September meeting.
The Board of Selectmen°s directive for an annual assessment of
the floor plans was reviewed and discussed. Participation at the
Senior Center was discussed, as was a survey to determine needs
and interests.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois K. Bond