11-19-20211
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
November 19, 2021 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Cerchia, Bhakti Modi, Linda Haight, Dorina Tipton, Ruth Lunde, Susan Kibler, Lisa Lyon.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Camarata. STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner, and Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator.
GUESTS PRESENT: Linnéa Fonnest, Adults Services Librarian.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Lyon moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner
Lunde seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Lunde moved to approve the minutes dated October 15, 2021. Commissioner Tipton seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 4TH OF JULY FUNDRAISING CHARITY: The Senior Commission unanimously voted Project Delta to be the recipient of funds raised during the 4th of July 2022 Bingo event. This charity pairs service dogs rescued from shelters with veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The event will be cosponsored by the Chanhassen Senior Commission and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS RELATING TO AGING ADULTS TECHNOLOGY: Mary Blazanin gave an update on the The Subcommittee has had two meetings. They researched organizations, network and support groups, as well as peer groups. The focus is on what the needs are and how to reach the public.
UPDATE ON ADOPT A SENIOR: ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Cerchia called for meeting adjournment. Commissioner Camarata moved to adjourn; Commissioner Lunde seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff