06-21-2019CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
June 21, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Cerchia, Mack Titus, Carol Buesgens, Lisa Lyon, Ruth
Lunde, Bhakti Modi.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dorina Tipton.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff.
GUESTS PRESENT: Dawn Plummer, Carver County Office of Aging, and Lee Ann Eiden,
MSW, Senior Community Services.
Chairman Cerchia called meeting to order.
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Titus moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Lyon seconded the
motion. All voted in favor.
Senior Commission Minutes:
Chairman Cerchia called for approval of May 17, 2019 minutes. Commissioner Titus
moved to approve. Commissioner Lunde seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Caregiver Support Services in Carver County:
Lee Ann Eiden, MSW, Senior Community Services, Social Worker and Family Consultant explained
that she is providing One on One Assistance on the 1st Thursday of the month from 10am - 1pm and 3rd
Wednesday of the month from 2 - 5pm. She is also offering Caregiver Education AND Support Group.
This support group meets the 1st Thursday of every month, 1:30 - 3:30pm. Caregivers can join anytime.
Sessions focus on supporting caregivers as they care for themselves and their loved ones– a safe place to
learn, share experiences, struggles, coping strategies and humor.
Memorial Day:
Memorial Day celebrations to take place on May 27 at City Center Park, followed by lunch
provided by Lions. Donations received will go to Diversion Court. Commissioners Lunde,
and Tipton will participate.
Community Health & Wellness Fair
Byerlys sponsored Health and Wellness Fair planning for June 22nd finalized.
Commissioner Tipton will tend to the table. The event is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
July 4th events:
The commission took letters to respective businesses that they had chosen to approach.
A detailed list (step by step) list of tasks was distributed to the members of the commission.
Commissioners volunteered for different tasks.
Act on Alzheimer’s Update:
• A table has been reserved for the 3rd of July Chamber Expo.
• Chairman Cerchia and Commissioner Tipton completed a plan for the Maple Café.
• The opening is planned for October 10, 2019.
Communication housekeeping – Webpage Upadate
As requested by Commissioner Titus, staff updated the Website and moved Senior related
topics be under “OUR COMMUNITY”.
Adjournment:
Chairman Cerchia called for meeting adjournment. Commissioner Titus moved to adjourn;
Commissioner Lyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor.
Prepared by and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff