TOWN OF WINDSOR LOCKS
COMMISSION ON THE NEEDS OF THE AGING
ETTORE F. CARNIGLIA SENIOR CENTER
41 OAK STREET, WINDSOR LOCKS, CT 06096
DIRECTOR’S PHONE 860-627-1425
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 17, 2017 MEETING
Roger Nelson, Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
MEMBER’S PRESENT: Roger Nelson, Chairman, Cindy Cooper, Douglas Glazier, Rosemary Hogan-Cunningham, Vice-Chairman, Peter Lambert, and Connie Nelson.
ALSO PRESENT: Ann Marie Claffey, Director.
ABSENT: Sue Cannon, Barbara Sullivan, and John Sullivan, Municipal Agent.
PUBLIC: None.
PUBLIC INPUT: None.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Upon a motion by Peter Lambert, and seconded by Rosemary Hogan-Cunningham, the March 20, 2017 minutes were approved with the following correction. Under Director’s Report, the Senior Club will hold their last meeting the month of April.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Ann Marie Claffey presented the Treasurers Report/Budget and CONA Fund Report provided by the Finance Department as of March 31, 2017. Discussion followed on account financial information.
BUS COORDINATOR’S REPORT: Ann Marie Claffey presented the March 2017 report. Discussion on passes, mileage, shuttle service, ridership, trips, drivers, and driver hours.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Ann Marie Claffey presented the Directors Report.
Ø Programs and Upcoming events. Programs include: AARP Safe Drive Class (4/3), Volunteer Luncheon, Healing through Hospice (4/20), Ask the Nurse (1st & 3rd Thursday’s), Center bus trip-Savers & Joey Garlics (4/26), Family Bingo (4/28), Feature Corner (in the hallway), Quatro De Mayo (5/4), Mother Day Victoria Tea (5/18). Locks Fitness Center had approximately 434 visits in March.
Ø Charter Trips include: Daffodil Days (4/20), West Point Dress Parade (4/29), Myrtle Beach, SC (4/30-5/6), Mystery Trip (5/8), Glenn Miller Orchestra (5/15), Bar Harbor Maine (5/31), CT Shore Line Trolley & Chowder Pot (6/5), Tall Ships Cruise Boston Harbor & Salem Cross Inn (6/19), Niagara Falls & Finger Lakes (6/21-6/23), Tower Hill Botanical Garden & Old Mill (6/28), Nova Scotia & Pei (6/30), A Taste of Cape Cod (7/13), All You Can Eat Lobster & Comedy Show (7/13), Who Loves You Frankie Vallie Show (8/17), Journey to the White Mountains (9/5), Radio City NYC (TBA), Ray of Elvis Show (9/19), Christmas Memories Dean Martin Show (12/4). Monthly Casino trips to Foxwoods and Mohegan.
Ø The Senior Club will hold their last catered meal at the end of this month.
Ø Waiting on the State Budget.
Ø Discussion of extending hours of fitness enter.
Ø Discussion of decline in rentals and less need for monitors.
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Ø State funding has come through for Meals on Wheels.
Ø Seniors have been calling for the AARP tax service which ended.
COMMITTEE REPORT AND ACTIONS:
a) Transportation Committee. N/A.
MUNICIPAL AGENT REPORT: Roger Nelson reported on John Sullivan’s report for the May SCAN. There will be information on sometimes it pays to be a nurse. A Nationwide firm will work with nurses on setting up a portfolio. The tip of the month is information on a 2016 study on how it is not healthy to stay still. The study involved students and found it is healthier to move around, and not stay still.
OLD BUSINESS:
a) Budget FY 2017-2018. Nothing to add.
NEW BUSINESS:
N/A.
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS:
· May 15, 2017 is our next CONA meeting.
· Town Meeting tomorrow to approve funds for purchase of new bus.
· Waiting to hear of new Democrat member for CONA.
· Discussion of town budget.
ADJOURNMENT:
Upon a motion by Cindy Cooper and seconded by Connie Nelson the meeting adjourned at 7:54 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Diane D. Allen, Recording Secretary