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CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES
June 17, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jerry Cerchia, Bhakti Modi, Ruth Lunde, Linda Haight, Jim Camarata,
Kara Cassidy.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Susan Kibler.
STAFF PRESENT: Sharmeen Al-Jaff.
GUESTS PRESENT: Dawn Plumer, Linnéa Fonnest.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Commissioner Camarata moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Cassidy seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried .
SENIOR COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 15, 2022:
Commissioner Lunde moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Camarata seconded the
motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
FALL 2022 AGING IN PLACE PROGRAMS:
October is Age Well in Place Month. Multiple programs will be offered through the Senior Center
addressing Elder/Estate Law, Reverse Mortgages, Financial Planning, Medical Insurance, Home
Modifications, Cleaners, Junk Removal, Move manager, Safety.
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.
Chairman Cerchia requested the commissioners make themselves available to assist on the
day of the Expo.
MEMORIAL DAY FUNDRAISING 4TH OF JULY BINGO EVENT:
The Senior Commission raised $1,270 to benefit the Carver Dakota Veterans Court. Chairman
Cerchia, Commissioners Kibler and Haight staffed the tables for the event.
4TH OF JULY BINGO EVENT:
Gifts continue to arrive. Commissioners will arrive at 10:00 am to assist with setup.
ACT ON ALZHIEMER’S UPDATE-JULY 3RD PROMOTIONAL TABLE: Staff reserved a
table. Commissioners will be there to assist staff on the day of the event.
Dawn Plumer Public Health is administering a second COVID booster vaccine clinic for CDA
senior apartment . This will continue through June.
Linnéa Fonnest informed the commission that there have been drop ins requesting technical
assistance. Most are 65+ years old.
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The Library is offering a three part series under the Generations category. Library staff shared
the following information:
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.
Teach Me Something is the last part in the series.
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 Camarata moved to adjourn;
Commissioner Haight seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Prepared and submitted by Sharmeen Al-Jaff , Senior Planner