08-20-20211
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
MINUTES
August 20, 2021
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Cerchia, Bhakti Modi, Lisa Lyon, Linda Haight, Jim Camarata,
Susan Kibler, Dorina Tipton.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ruth Lunde.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner; and Mary Blazanin, Senior Center
Coordinator.
GUESTS PRESENT: Ari Lyksett, Communications Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Lyon moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner
Haight seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
INTROCUCTION OF THE CITY’S NEW COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, ARIANNA
LYKSETT:
Ari joins us from the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, where she worked in the Policy and
Communications Department. The connection will be out next week digitally. The following week,
paper copies will be distributed.
AGING IN PLACE PLAN CLASSES UPDATE:
• Tuesday, October 5, 3:30-4:30pm, “Basic Tech 101: How Technology Helps You
Stay Safe and Independent”
• Wednesdays, October 6, 13 and 20, “Aging with Gusto: Learning to Age Well
Independently”
• Tuesday, October 12, 4-6:00pm. “Act III: Your Personal Plan for Aging in Place”
(Speaker + Light Meal)
• Tuesday, October 19, 6-8:00pm. “Meet Trellis: Your 1-Stop Shop for Financial &
Aging Well Resources.”
• Tuesday, October 26, 10:30am-noon, “Home Fit”
COMMISSIONERS TO REVIEW STRATEGIC AREA #4- STRATEGIC AREA:
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO INTERACT
Improve overall health, quality of life, and reduce isolation of older adults in (community).
The Senior Center is a place for all members to gather.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Cerchia called for meeting adjournment. Commissioner Camarata moved to adjourn;
Commissioner Haight seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff