06-17-20221.10:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A Approve Senior Commission Minutes dated May 20, 2022
4.VISITOR PRESENTATION
5.DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.A Fall 2022 Aging in Place Programs - Mary Blazanin
5.B 50+ Expo, September 29, 2022, 10:30am to 2:30pm, Chanhassen Rec Center - Mary Blazanin
5.C Memorial Day Fundraising Update - Sharmeen Al-Jaff
6.GOALS/STRATEGIC PLAN
7.EVENTS
7.A 4th of July Bingo Event - Sharmeen Al-Jaff
7.B Act on Alzeimer's Event - Sharmeen Al-Jaff
8.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
9.MONTHLY REPORTS
9.A Carver County Health and Human Services - Dawn Plumer, Public Health Program Specialist
9.B Carver County Library - Linnea Fonnest, Adult Services Library
10.ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022
FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
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10.A Next Meeting: August 19, 2022
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CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
May 20, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT:Jerry Cerchia, Bhakti Modi, Ruth Lunde, Linda Haight, Jim Camarata,
Kara Cassidy, Susan Kibler.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dorina Tipton
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff.
GUESTS PRESENT: Dawn Plumer, Linnéa Fonnest.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Commissioner Camarata moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Haight seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 15, 2022:
Commissioner Haight moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Camarata seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
CARVER COUNTY CDA- ALLISON STREICH, DEPUTY DIRECTOR – SESSION II -
CARVER OAKS:
Allison Streich summarized the findings from the first session and stated that the revisions
recommended by the Commission are in progress. She focused on the “Universal Design” aspect of
the building. The intent is to submit the application to the Minnesota Housing. Recommendations
included:
Guest room in the building for visiting family
Bench at the front door of the building for residents waiting to be picked up.
Grab Bars in the showers.
Levers as door openers
Coordination of vaccine clinics
Coordination of transportation for groceries or food delivery.
Promote intergenerational programs since this is a community of multiple buildings with varying
age groups.
50+ EXPO
Mary Blazanin has arranged September 29, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm as the date for the
Expo which will be held at the Recreation Center. A draft itinerary of the events was
shared.
Chairman Cerchia requested the commissioners make themselves available to assist on the
day of the Expo.
4TH OF JULY BINGO EVENT:
The Senior Commission is continuing to contact businesses within the community and request gifts
for the 4th of July Bingo event. .
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Chanhassen Senior Commission Minutes – May 20, 2022
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ACT ON ALZHIEMER’S UPDATE-JULY 3RD PROMOTIONAL TABLE: Staff reserved a
table. Commissioners will be needed to staff the table on the day of the event.
ARBOR DAY UPDATE:
Chairman Cerchia attended the event, which was held at Curry Farms Park on Saturday, May 7.
The attendees included residents, children City Council members and Jill Sinclair,
Environmental Resources Coordinator. The group planted 19 trees.
Commissioner Lunde stated that the Rotary Club collaborated with the City and planted 24 trees
along Highway 101.
MEMORIAL DAY-MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021
The Commission will participate by raising funds for Veterans Court. Staff is working on the
posters and getting updated numbers on participants. Chairman Cerchia and Commissioner
Kibler will be at the event.
SENIOR COMMISSION COMMENTS:Dawn Plumer provided the following:
The Free Community Testing site at the Waconia Event Center is open through May 25th every
Wednesday 4:pm – 7 pm
Public Health is planning a second COVID booster vaccine clinic for CDA senior apartment to
happen in June.
Linnéa Fonnest informed the commission that the Library is offering a three part series under the
Generations category.
Show Me Something For example, teens could show seniors how to use technology to create art,
explain the appeal of manga/anime/cosplay, and more of what people 55-95 might be curious
about. Seniors could show teens how to make a positive first impression, non-tech games and
hobbies, and more. It’s up to you. Each person who signs up to Show Something will have a
table for demonstrations
Tell Me Something
Pairs of older adults (age 55+) and pairs of teens (ages 12-18) can sit together and chat using a
set of basic instructions and conversation starter cards. Every 10 minutes, a librarian will signal
the teens to move to another pair of seated seniors for a new conversation. Each person who
participates in at least 6 conversations will receive a certificate for Community Engagement
Hours.
Held outside on the plaza between the Chanhassen Library and the Senior Center or inside the
Senior Center in case of severe weather.
Presented in partnership with the Chanhassen Senior Center and funded by the Friends of the
Chanhassen Library.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Cerchia called for meeting adjournment. Commissioner Cassidymoved to adjourn;
Commissioner Camarata seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner
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Senior Commission Item
June 17, 2022
Subject 4th of July Bingo Event - Sharmeen Al-Jaff
Section EVENTS
Prepared By Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner
Staff will provide a verbal update on:
1. Door Prizes
2. Confirm Volunteers for event
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Senior Commission Item
June 17, 2022
Subject Act on Alzeimer's Event - Sharmeen Al-Jaff
Section EVENTS
Prepared By Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner
Staff will provide a verbal update on:
1. July 3 Business Expo Promotional Table Materials
2. Confirm Volunteers for event
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Senior Commission Item
June 17, 2022
Subject Carver County Health and Human Services - Dawn Plumer, Public Health
Program Specialist
Section MONTHLY REPORTS
Prepared By Sharmeen Al-Jaff, Senior Planner
Dawn will provide an update on the current COVID-19 status and availability of second booster
vaccines.
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