2017 05 19
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 19, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Barbara Nevin, Dorina Tipton, Carol Buesgens, Barbara Chadwick.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cami Swanson, Jackie Engel, Cheryl Ayotte.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff.
VISITORS: none
Commissioner Nevin called meeting to order.
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Tipton moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Chadwick seconded the motion. All
voted in favor.
Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Buesgens moved to approve minutes. Commissioner Chadwick seconded motion. All voted
in favor.
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4 of July Bingo Event:
Commissioner Nevin will connect with Pets for Vets and request an attendee from the organization to be
present throughout Bingo Event and be accompanied by a service dog. Commissioner Buesgens will call
numbers. Commissioner Nevin will ensure sufficient prizes available. Event will be advertised and posters
created.
Act on Alzheimer’s Update:
Commissioner Tipton updated the commission on the May 11 Project Impact Alzheimer’s Art event
conducted by Bluff Creek Elementary. Attendees decorated 8x8 inch canvases which will be
displayed on May 31 at Bluff Creek Elementary School and thereafter will be used by Act on
Alzheimer’s project team in community meetings and/or information sessions.
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A promotional table will be set up on July 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 to answer questions and provide
literature on Alzheimer’s to members of our community. Commissioner Tipton, Sharmeen Al-Jaff
and Jennifer Anderson will man the table.
Senior Commission – Senior Advisory joint meeting.
October 20 was selected for joint meeting event. (To be finalized with SCAB members.) Congregate
dining meal to be provided to ensure everyone is aware of available menu. Commissioner Nevin to request
Council Member McDonald to attend and someone from Southwest Transit.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at noon at City Center Park:
Commissioners Nevin, Ayotte and Tipton will participate in this event and receive donations for Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon. Poster to be created to spell out how donations will be used.
Congregate Dining/Meals on Wheels update.
Sharmeen Al-Jaff identified need to improve congregate dining by raising the three day reservation period,
completing forms yearly and what is being served. Streamlining could improve program and potentially
continue to maintain the independence of seniors in our community.
Senior Commission Comments/Alerts:
Commissioner Swanson has resigned. New commissioner vacancy to be advertised.
Adjournment:
Commissioner Chadwick moved to adjourn; Commissioner Buesgens seconded the motion. All voted in
favor.
Prepared by and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff