TOWN OF SOMERS

THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE ELDERLY

MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 MEETING

 

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Meeting called to order at 11:05A.M.by Jim Burgess.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Pat Bachetti, Elaine Bemont, Jim Burgess, Dorothy Hillman, Arlene Yarnes.

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Donna Doyker, Ann Houston, Myrtle Pixley, Anthony Pellegrino and First Selectman David Pinney.

 

VISITOR(S):  None

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Minutes of June 13, 2007 meeting accepted by Pat Bachetti and seconded by Arlene Yarnes.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:  None

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Meals on Wheels – David Pinney was not present at this meeting. 

 

Senior Lunches – Arlene Yarnes stated the first lunch will be held on Tuesday, September 25th, at the high school.  Sign-up sheet is now available.  Limit is 60 people.. 

 

Senior Citizens Club – Arlene Yarnes reported that the storage area of this facility is badly in need of being cleaned up.  Things are so crowded back there and there is no room for the quilting supplies.  Much stuff has to be thrown out and/or properly stored.  Also, there is a need to have the rug cleaned at least once a year. 

 

Communications – At a recent selectmen’s meeting, Ann Houston was appointed to the Senior Advisory Board.  Unfortunately, Ann is very ill at this time and it is not known if she will be able to handle this task.  Norma will continue to prepare the newsletter until this situation is cleared up.

 

Senior Center Sign – Donna Doyker was not present at today’s meeting.

 

School Liaison – Donna Doyker was not present at this meeting.

 

Senior Support Services – Pat Bachetti is currently working with five people.  They will be holding an auction in October and will be having an ice cream social soon.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Fund Raising for New Senior Housing – Donna Doyker was not present today but she was looking into the purchase of gift bricks/tiles as a possible fundraiser and beautification project at the new proposed senior housing.  The Board feels this is certainly a worthwhile project.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Blood Drive – A blood drive is being scheduled at the senior center in August, 2008.

 

Flu Shots – Flu shots will be given by appointment on Tuesday, October 16, 2007.

 

Responsibility of Members – It was felt that all members present were aware of their function on the board.  Perhaps there will be more discussion on this at a later date.

 

COMMENTS:

The members of the Senior Advisory Board would like an update on the Carol Dion money.  This was a wonderful gift to the seniors of the town of Somers.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  Adjournment at 12:35 by motion of Elaine Bemont and seconded by Dorothy Hillman.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Elaine L. Bemont, Secretary

 

           

MINUTES NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING