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SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF APRIL 7, 2011
Call to Order
Chairperson Bonetti called the meeting to order at 9:30AM.
Roll Call:
Committee Members (CM) Present: Diane Bonetti, Sue Cervantes, Eddie Jo Mack, Lee Sandeman
Absent: Tim Pedersen
Parks and Community Services Commission Liaison Present: Connie Mack
Staff Present: Anna Hudson, Recreation Coordinator; Diane Guenther, Office Assistant
Oral Communications
The Advisory Committee Members engaged in a brief discussion about extending invitations to
individuals and groups to attend the meetings.
Public Comments - None
Approval of the Minutes
CM BONETTI MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MARCH 3, 2011 MINUTES. THE MOTION
WAS SECONDED BY CM CERVANTES. THE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MINUTES OF THE MARCH MEETING.
Written Communication – None
Unfinished Business – None
New Business
2011 WINTER QUARTERLY REPORT
Hudson provided the Advisory Committee with an overview of the item as outlined in the Staff report.
CM Sandeman commented positively on the improvement in overall participation numbers.
CM Mack asked if Blankets for Vets was reaching out to church groups to participate in this activity.
Hudson indicated not specifically, but through local newspaper articles many donations of yarn and
completed blankets were received. She noted that participation has grown from five participants to
approximately 15 each week.
LUNCH PROGRAM PORMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Hudson discussed the background of the current lunch program that is provided by Spectrum community
Services as outlined in the Staff report.
CM Cervantes volunteered to purchase Spectrum punch cards to use as door prize items at outreach
events at the Groves. CM Cervantes asked if it was possible for the Groves to contract to have lunch
served there quarterly for as many as 60 people. Hudson indicated there are laws that govern commercial
kitchen facilities and food handling that may not make it feasible to offer the program at the Groves.
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CM Sandeman suggested creating a display board with narrative and pictures about Spectrum and their
food. She also suggested seeking donations from volunteers to promote the program.
Hudson suggested that churches might identify those seniors in need of meals in their congregations.
CM Mack asked if transportation to the Senior Center was a barrier to participation. Hudson indicted yes;
CM Mack suggested that if you invite someone to lunch you might consider providing the transportation
for them.
Commissioner Mack suggested a Bring a Friend to Lunch Day each month. The Advisory Committee
thought designating a day was a good idea.
Other Business
CM Bonetti passed out a sign up sheet for the Advisory Committee Members to sign up to attend the
Parks and Community Services Commission Meetings.
CM Cervantes commented she has jump-started outreach at the Groves. On April 8th from 12:00-2:00PM
she plans to be available at the Groves for coffee and cookies and have sign-ups available for Senior
Center activities. She is coordinating with The Groves to provide the Senior Center with a half page of
their monthly newsletter to advertise Senior Center activities. Commissioner Mack volunteered to help
with this outreach. CM Cervantes will personally be purchasing door prizes to give out at these outreach
events
CM Mack indicated she would like to begin conducting outreach with the churches.
Commissioner Mack provided the Advisory Committee with an overview of the March Parks and
Community Services Commission meeting.
CM Bonetti reported on the Senior Center Foundation Meeting and an update on the Car Show and Ice
Cream Social. CM Mack and CM Cervantes volunteered to work at this event.
CM Mack asked about the opening the San Leandro Senior Center. Staff members, Hudson, Centeno and
Lau attended the grand opening and commented that it is a very nice facility.
Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45AM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Diane Guenther
Office Assistant
APPROVED:
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Diane Bonetti
Chairperson