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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
FRIDA Y, APRIL 21, 1995
9:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Approval of Agenda
1. Update on Senior Housing.
2. Visitors Presentation.
3. Update on the Chore Program and Senior Linkage Line (SLL).
4. Update on Senior Center Activities.
5. Update on AARP Chapter in the City of Chanhassen.
6. Senior Commission Comments.
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Adiournment
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FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO NEED TRANSPORTATION TO THE MEETING,
CONTACT SHARMIN AL-JAFF AT CITY HALL (937-1900 EXT. 120) AND A RIDE
WILL BE ARRANGED.
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INTRODUCING MINNESOTA CHORE CORPS
Please allow us to introduce East Metro Minnesota Chore Corps, a demonstration project
within the East Metro Seniors Agenda for Independent Living (SAIL) program. In
addition to the East Metro Area, Chore Corps is currently being piloted in Carver County
which is part of Mid-Minnesota SAIL. SAIL brings counties and the Area Agency
together to conduct joint planning in order to assist older persons to remain independent.
Chore Corps is specifically designed to develop additional service options for persons
able to pay for services.
It is an association of qualified providers offering services and products that people
purchase at market rate. Chore Corps targets businesses and organizations not
traditionally involved in the delivery of aging services for membership. In short, Chore
Corps is a public/private partnership between government and the private sector.
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Vendors are screened by Chore Corps staff and a local advisory committee appointed by
East Metro SAIL. Vendors must maintain appropriate insurance and licenses and submit
references. In addition, all vendors are required to attend a training program about
working with the mature consumer and agree to abide by seven principles of behavior.
Chore Corps is accessed through Senior Linkage Line. Based on an informal assessment
Senior Linkage personnel refer callers to the Minnesota Chore Corps database or the
Senior Linkage database.
We are excited and encouraged by the enthusiastic response we are receiving from
businesses, older persons and their families. We invite you to post the enclosed flyers
introducing Chore Corps to potential users in your area. If you would like further
information, please contact Minnesota Chore Corps at (612) 641-8612.
RECEITVED
East Metro
Regional Office
.0 University Av. W
5te.300
51. Paul, MN
55104
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Fax 641-8618
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Chore Corps Services
1-800-333-2433
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Bringing lifetimes of experience and leadership to serve all generations.
M. A. "Duke" Hewitt
Volunteer Specialist - Chapter Organization
124 S.E. 5th Avenue
St. Joseph, MN 56374
(612) 363-7462
Date:
March 27, 1995
To:
Shar min Al- Jaff, Planner
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive, p, O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 553117
From:
M. "Duke" Hewitt
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Sharmin, I am enclosing a few brochures, 3 Great Reasons to join
your local Chapter which might answer some of the questions posed by the
Commission.
I do appreciate the time and consideration you offered us on
Friday, March 24th.
If there are any questions that I can answer or any way that I can
serve, don't hesitate to contact me.
Enclosures: Press Release, stick-ups and Church and Community Bulletin
suggestions if the Com mission decides to hold an organizational meeting.
American Association of Retired Persons 601 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20049 (202) 434-2277
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Press Release i~nnouncing the
Formation of a Nevi ~4ARP Chapter
FOR 11.H,.lEDIATE RELEASE
COr-.IT ACT:
PHONE:
(DAY)
(DP.l TE)
AARP CHAPTER NOlN FORlvlING
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~i:.~ ni€<€<ting ,.\1ill be tl€<ld [day and date J at [tit"ne J at tlie [location} to
discuss organizing a. <Jiapter of tl1€< Am€<rican Asso(iatio!1r!1 of R€<tired
P€<rs()rlS (AARP) in tile Cllanl1assen ar€<a. Everyone age 50 or <)lder is
in\!ited tc. attend.
AARP cliapters Off€<f tn€<mtiers opportunities for conununity
leadersllip and volunteer service, as ,.yell as a chance to ni0€<t one anotller
and atten(j culturE!.l an(1 otll€<r outings. Cllapters also help !)ro!iwte
irnporta:t1t informati<)n on sueli tc,pics as llea.1tll care, financial security,
consumer protection.. crir!1e prevention.. employment and retirenlent
long-term care, and the special needs of c.lder persons and 111inorities.
For rnore infonnati(in contact at
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Organizing in Chanhassen
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Those interested in forming a Chapter of
American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP) in Chanhassen are urged to attend a
meeting to consider such plans.
Meeting Date
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Invite a friend to this meeting
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. News Release: For Church and Community Bulletins
AARP Chapter Organizing in Chanhassen
Those interested in the organization of a Chapter of American
Association of Retired Persons (AARP) are encouraged to attend a
meeting to consider these plans for the Chanhassen Area.
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to Senior Linf(~g~Line'
By Kathy Nelson' "~efgr6\Jp"wantstheir own pro-
. The Carver County Board" of gram. Severalofthe different referral
Comm issioners approved a memoran- programs are link~d to grants that fund
da of agreement and understanding for theiroperations~' : :_, . .. . .
the Senior Linkage Line for 1995. \. ....epmmissionerUrsula[)imlersaid
With Tuesday's approval came a com- 'she understood. the, Senior .Linkage
mitmentto provide $1O,4620(coun- Line wanted to en'lelge as the largest
ty monies.,. 'referraJsystem in the county; ",r:
However, Commissioner Tracy." Bork mentioned some of the Iim-
Swanson pointed out the county board .,itations facing the Linkage Line, pri-'
needs to be sure the Linkage Line ismarily with staffing. A. call line for
used by residents throughout ,the .help with abuse, for.example, would
county. ". .'. ' , . create the need for professional staff,
The Senior Linkage Line is a da- not volunteers, to field those calls.
tabase for senior citizen services run 'Commissioner John Siegfried
from the Chanhassen Senior. Center. asked about regional or joint resource
Community Social Services Di- prograins thro!1ghout the metro area
reCtor Gary Bork agreed with her th~tCaryerCountyc~uldgetinvolved
comment. While the Linkage Line's, WIth: ..... .. ........ '
overall usage is up, users tend to be . .' ,B~r1("'saidsome' United Way or-
those in or near the Chanhassen area. ganizations, along with Dakota Coun~
"When I met with them in Decem- ty, are working to set up some kind of
ber, I told them we need to do more . combined database. Again; this type
outreach in the rest of Carver Courity. of system not only requires a mainte- .
I said I was very disappointed in the nance of the database.. ~utalso trained
concentration of phone calls from one people who can access theinforma-
community ... Our original intent, tion.,>: .;"~f~ ;"l',
when We set itup,was for a county,. ",~;.Getting back to the Linkage Line
wide project," Bork said" '.'-. specificalQ:, Swanson noted that it
He added that the Linkage Line is does allow elderly residents or sons
expected to give another report to the and daughters of elderly residents ac-
county board in June. These. issues cess toinfolination/i}i'L.< 1"":'
could be raised at that time as well. Bork said that giving information
Swanson reiterated that the coun- tends to be the easierpartof the pro---
.. ty board should look seriouslfat how . cess, but following up anq helping
the money. is used, making sure it is residents pursue the resources is a bit
well spent.. , . harder. He said that more staff would
There was also some discussion be needed to follow up with callers,
about setting up a broader database helping them through the process and
for several different groups in the making sure they repeive the resourc-
county. Bork said that tYpic~II~,.each es they need,
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~~UAL CARVER COUNTY
. SENIOR CITIZENS' EXPO DA Y
MAY 5,1995
~ 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
501 West 78th 51.
Chanhassen, Mn 55317
Features of the day:
· Workshops & Demonstrations:
· Keeping Yourself Safe In Your Home
· Eat Well, Feel Good
· The Civil War
· Maintaining Your Independence
· Walking for Fitness
· Neighborhood Safety
· Traveling Tips
· Preparing Your Home For Sale
· Looking for Work as a Senior
· Comfortable Dressing for Spring
· Stretch and Flex
· Funeral Planning
· A Sit-Down Lunch
· Exhibits
· Entertainment (CHAN-o-Iaiers - A Senior Chorus
Dick Riese, Strolling Minstrel
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Sponsored by:
Carver Co. Community Education Dept.
MN extension Service of Carver County
City of Chaska Recreation Dept.
Carver County Community Health Services
Carver County Social Services
Auburn Manor
Rldgevlew Medical Center
S.A.I.UChore Corps.
Rldgevlew Medical Center
Westvlew Acres
Senior Linkage Line
Carver Co. Senior Advlsorv Board
· Door prizes
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Return the registration form together with your fee to one of the
following Community Education Departments:
District #110 Community Ed. District #112 Community Ed.
24 South Walnut St. 110600 Village Road
Waconia, MN 55387 Chaska, MN 55318
442-6610 368-3688
District #108 Community Ed. District #111 Community Ed.
B~3~ B~938
Norwood, MN 55368 Watertown, MN 55388
(Care-givers are welcome to attend I) 467-2609 955-0208
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= Name Phone Number =
I Address City Zip I
tl - Yes, I WIll be attending the Senior Expo Day ($10 enclosed) :
I need transportation For more information =
I = * I require C.A.R.T. handicapped transportation Call 442-6610, 368-3688, I
* I live in Chaska or Chanhassen and will call 467-2609 or 955-0208
I - Dial-A-Ride for transportation-944-7126 I
.1 * You must pay an additional cost C.A.R.T. and Dial-A-Ride. .1
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Registration is limited to the first 200 people
who register!
Make checks payable to Community Ed.