Council on Aging, June 1, 2017
HOLDEN COUNCIL ON AGING
Thursday, June 1, 2017
MINUTES
Present: Susan Sullivan, Richard Mansfield, Rebecca Tornblom, Maureen Locke, Eric Johansen, Faye Ellis, Wayne Howard, Peter Lukes, Jim Robinson, Louise Charbonneau, Clare Nelson
Chairman Sullivan opened the meeting at 8:00 a.m. The minutes of the May 4, 2017 meeting were unanimously approved via a motion by Rebecca Tornblom and seconded by Maureen Locke.
Faye Ellis reported for the Friends of HCOA, Inc. She mentioned that the Morning Glory Café continues to be successful and will operate throughout the summer months. The Friends received $1750.00 from the Senior Center’s Formula Grant from the Executive Office of Executive Affairs to go toward postage for the newsletter. They are also funding the buses to bring the 3rd Grade Pen Pals here for our annual farewell party. The buses cost $734.00. She gave the following bank account balances:
Commerce Bank $17273.24
LCU Furnishings Account $2248.27
LCU C.D. $24206.46
LCU Trip Account $ 6445.65
Jim Robinson reported for Help at H.O.M.E. The new book of resources where people can get help has arrived. This is the 3rd edition. The book is sponsored by HCTV and designed by Susan Marsh. He also distributed the most recent financial statement for both the Help at H.O.M.E. and Welcome Aldrich accounts.
Rick Mansfield reported on Elder Services of Worcester. He distributed a fact sheet relating the services provided as well as brochures for volunteer opportunities and nutrition services. They are participating in a satellite program with UMass called UMass Solutions. The moneys will enhance programs to keep elders in their homes. He also spoke about the different kinds of elder abuse reports they receive.
Louise Charbonneau offered the following Director’s Report:
JUNE EVENTS
Tuesday, June 6 … Prescription Advantage Information Session … 10:00 a.m. This important information session is being held at the Rutland Public Library. Everything you need to know about Prescription Advantage will be presented. A representative will be there to meet one on one to answer questions or help elders enroll in the program. Call the Rutland Senior Center at 508-886-8830 to reserve your seat and determine if there’s supporting documentation you would need to bring.
Thursday, June 8 … Pen Pal Farewell Party … 1:30 p.m. … Our end of the year Pen Pal party will be held here at the Senior Center. Buses will bring the children here. We are asking the Senior Pen Pals to arrive early or car pool with a friend as parking will be at a premium. There will be no refreshments per order of the school department. We will be giving each child a gift, so we are asking the elders to please refrain from bringing one. We’d like to thank the Friends of the Holden Council on Aging for providing the gifts and sponsoring the transportation for the children.
Monday, June 12 … Concert … 1:00 p.m. … Emma Rifflemacher, Holden resident and talented soloist, will perform here at the Senior Center. Emma will entertain you with Broadway tunes, standard favorites you love and contemporary songs as well. Refreshments will be served. The concert is free and open to all.
Thursday, June 15 … Book Discussion Group … 10:00 a.m. This month’s selection for discussion is Alex Cross’s Trial by James Patterson.
Wednesday, June 21 … The Story of Mary Rowlandson … 1:00 p.m. … Mary White Rowlandson was a colonial American woman who was captured during an attack by Native Americans during King Philip's War and held for ransom for 11 weeks and 5 days. Rowlandson wrote “A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson.” Local storyteller Katie Greene will be here to share Mary's story with us. The program is free and open to all and is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Holden Council on Aging. Please call 508-210-5570 to reserve a seat.
MORNING GLORY CAFÉ
The Morning Glory Café will be closed Friday, July 7 and Friday, September 1 in observance of the July 4 and Labor Day holidays respectively. The Friends thank you for your support of the café and look forward to serving you throughout the summer.
DRIVE FOR VETERANS
We are pleased to report the our Drive for Veterans was very successful and rendered 4 large shopping tote bags; 4 large boxes; 2 medium boxes; 2 small tote bags; a pillow; 5 shirts & pants on hangers; $56.00 in cash and gift cards amounting to $20.00.
A HUGE THANK YOU
A very big thank you to Wayne Howard, John Woodsmall, DPW Director, Ryan Mouradian, Water and Sewer Superintendent and Christopher DeMoranville, DPW Supervisor of Operations for pitching in to help with the preparation, serving and cleaning-up at last week’s lunch for Veterans. Our usual DPW helpers were busy getting the town spruced up for Memorial Day so the administrative people stepped up. Also, thank you to my husband Scott who dropped what he was doing to help as well.
BUTTONS, BUTTONS WHO’S GOT THE BUTTONS?
Our crafters are looking for any buttons 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch size for the kitchen towels they make. If you have buttons that you’re willing to donate, please bring them to the Senior Center. Thank you very much for your generosity.
EVENTS OVER THE SUMMER
Some of the events that Clare has planned thus far for the summer are:
Wednesday, July 12 … Country Western Concert w/Dawn Kelly … 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 26 … Bill Sbrogna and the Main Event Concert … 1:00 p.m. Customarily, Bill Sbrogna entertains us at our New Year’s Eve party. Soon after his performance here last year he and his wife moved to Florida. He is coming back north for a visit so he scheduled this concert during that visit. We are thrilled to have him – he’s always very well received.
Wednesday, August 16 … Senior Center Annual Cook-Out … 12:00 p.m. … It’s that time again! Our Annual Cook-Out will be held here at the Center. Obviously, you will find more details in the August newsletter. If anyone on the Board would like to volunteer to help cook or serve, please just let Clare, Maureen or myself know.
Monday, August 21 … Wachusett Community Band Concert … 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 23 … Zentangle Class … 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 26 … Friends 5th Annual Indoor Flea Market …
The Friends of the Holden Council on Aging will hold its Fifth (5th) Annual Flea Market in the Senior Center in conjunction with Holden Days. Table space still only $20.00. Set up time will be 7:00 a.m. Anything that you bring in and doesn’t sell must be taken home with you. Call Paula Grady at 508-829-3462 for more information or to reserve your space.
Of course other events may be added and more details for these programs will be listed in either the July or August newsletters.
STATISTICS FOR MAY
Civil War Letters – 27
Two Old Friends Concert – 39
Veterans’ Lunch – 60 plus 8 staff
On behalf of the staff we wish you all a healthy, fun-filled, enjoyable summer.
As there was no old or new business to come before the Board a motion was made by Rick Mansfield and seconded by Rebecca Tornblom to adjourn the meeting. The motion unanimously passed and was adjourned at 8:40 a.m. Chairman Sue Sullivan announced our next meeting would be Thursday, September7, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted
Clare Nelson, Secretary Pro Tem