12-13-24 COA Agenda1.NOTE TIME CHANGE 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A Approval of Minutes dated November 15, 2024
4.GENERAL BUSINESS
4.A This is a working meeting. COA members volunteer and/or attend the Annual Senior Center
Holiday Party at the Chanhassen Recreation Center from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., as they are
able.
5.VISITOR PRESENTATION
6.DISCUSSION
7.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN COMMISSION ON AGING
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024
CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER 2310 COULTER BOULEVARD CHANHASSEN,
MN 55317
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Commission on Aging Item
December 13, 2024
Subject Approval of Minutes dated November 15, 2024
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
Minutes dated November 15, 2024
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Chanhassen Commission on Aging, November 15, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Commissioner Cassidy.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gwen Block, Jim Camarata, Kara Cassidy, Beth Mason, Phyllis Mobley, Ruth Slivken, Bhakti
Modi, Ruth Lunde (By Phone)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
GUESTS PRESENT:
LeeAnn Eiden, Senior Community Services; Linnea Fonnest, Chanhassen Library; Patrick
Gavin, Chanhassen Communications Manager.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was reviewed as submitted. Commissioner Block made a motion to approve the
agenda. Commissioner Camarata seconded the motion. All members voted in favor; the motion
was carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
October 18, 2024, Minutes were reviewed. Commissioner Camarata made a motion to approve
the minutes. Commissioner Mobley seconded the motion. All members voted in favor; the
motion was carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Senior Center – Rebranding Discussion – Idea Gathering Guest: Patrick Gavin,
Chanhassen Communications Manager. The Commission on Aging thoroughly discussed
every option available for the rebranding of the Senior Center. They noted that at its core the
Senior Center is a community gathering space that encourages fun, learning, and connection for
the 55+ community within the area. This is heavily thought about when choosing a name and the
new name must have longevity regardless of ever-changing verbiage about what to call seniors
and aging services. The Commission reviewed many name options and narrowed the list to four
for consideration. These four suggestions will be part of ongoing discussions with city staff and
Commissioners. The Commissioners recommended that City staff take these names and poll the
patrons of the Senior Center for input as well as encourage community members to share any
other branding/naming ideas. Patrick recommended the Commissioners take time to ponder the
ideas and discuss with those around them for input to bring back to the Commission for further
discussion. The Commission will continue to evaluate ideas further and make recommendations
to City Council, along with the Senior Center Director. The four names with the most interest
were:
1) Senior Center / Center for Seniors
2) The Porch
3) The S.A.G.E Center (Seniors Activity Growth and Engagement Center)
4) The Garden
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VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Carver County Health and Human Services. The second interviews for the Program Specialist
will happen next week and they are very excited about the candidates. A COVID and Flu Vaccine
Clinic will be happening on Tuesdays (Nov 19, Dec 3, and Dec 17) from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the
Chaska Government Center.
Senior Community Services. LeeAnn will be hosting a Dementia Friends event at the Chaska
Lodge Tuesday, November 19 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. You must be registered to attend and there
is still availability.
LeeAnn Eiden, Senior Community Services. The new winter brochures for the library have
arrived and are available to pick up at the Chanhassen Library.
A very exciting upcoming event hosted by the Chanhassen Library will be Wellness with Art on
November 7, November 14, and November 21 at 6 p.m. Leading this course will be local artists.
Please remember to register ahead of time.
DISCUSSION
Individual COA Committee Updates:
Communications Team – An article has been submitted to both Chanhassen Neighbors and the
Sun Sailor. This article discusses transportation options in the area for local seniors.
Bridging Projects – Commissioner Slivken updated the commission on her work with the
butterfly garden, book club, and a tech help program.
December 2024 COA Meeting: Friday, December 13 TIME CHANGE: 11:30 a.m. All
Commissioners are invited to attend the Annual Holiday Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Meal
provided. Volunteer help is appreciated.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Camarata made a motion to approve adjournment, and Commissioner Mobly
seconded. All members voted in favor; the motion was carried.
Minutes compiled by Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator.
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Commission on Aging Item
December 13, 2024
Subject
This is a working meeting. COA members volunteer and/or attend the
Annual Senior Center Holiday Party at the Chanhassen Recreation Center
from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., as they are able.
Section GENERAL BUSINESS
Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist
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