Monday, March 1, 2004
Chair Betty Thompson called the meeting to order at 9:45. Present were Betty Thompson, Yvonne Quinlan, Theresa Galligan, Patrice White and Peggy Evers. Excused were Joyce Rodrigue, Kathleen Roberts, John Montagano, and Loretta Wood. Kathleen arrived during the meeting.
Guests: Nancy Delorey announced that she is now licensed for reflexology and the board made plans for her to do reflexology sessions at the center.
Lisa, from SHINE, will present an informational program on the new Medicare cards.
Katie, from Park and Recreation, spoke about the Yoga lessons. Afterwards, the board voted to continue with our established policy on center use.
The secretary’s report was accepted and read.
The treasurer’s report was accepted.
Outreach: 3 meetings, 36 visits. Reports on SHINE visits that had complicated problems, Medicare discount cards Income Tax help at the center, Circuit Breaker, fuel assistance, Meals on Wheels.
Director’s report: none
Meetings: MCOA looking for Title 3 money BES recognition for Theresa Galligan for creating a beautiful quilt for their raffle. Crisis unit, presentation.
Correspondence: Poem and contribution from happy men who attend the Men Only Breakfasts.
Richard LaBonte, custodian in Leo Sorel’s absence, was introduced to the board.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Park and Rec. want to do another series of Yoga classes. Discussed and resolved at beginning of today’s meeting.
b. CHORES no activity
c. Spring Fling April 15, 2004 sup March 23, 24 & 25. Ragtime banjo entertainment, floral centerpieces, turkey dinner.
d. St Patrick’s party, corned beef and cabbage, sup March 2, 3 & 4 12 noon , guitar entertainment.
e. Boyle Mechanical working on getting us a dishwasher
f. LifeCare no response.
g. May baskets on hold.
h. Memorial Day/Veterans POW Bob Doherty is our speaker. Barbara LaFlamme to decorate May 17, sup May 4, 5 & 6.
i. Dog Track, April 30th noon sup: April 13, 14 & 15
j. Ukranian egg painting March 29th sup March 16, 17 & 18 10:00 A.M. limit 20
k. Robotics April 28, sup April 13, 14 & 15
l. BJ’S membership working on it.
m. Birthday party April 29, sup April 20, 21 & 22
NEW BUSINESS
1. Foxwoods April 22, Sup March 30, 31 & April1 st
2. Spring wreath with Debbie Rebello, March 20, sup march 2, 3 & 4.
3. Ladies’ breakfast May 10, 2004
4. Troop 79 Boy Scouts clean yard: May 22nd or 23rd.
5. Heritage Plantation, Polly presented information, maybe June
6. VNA 11:00 presentation on hypertension and stroke. Sup March 23, 24 & 25.
7. CAST week May
8. Bocce Yvonne and Betty to meet. Betty gave update, new court to come
9. MOB May 24, sup May 11, 12 & 13.
10. Painting class, need publicity, March 25.
11. Betty pursuing purchase of DVD player.
12. Voted to have Richard L. purchase some basic tools.
13. Theresa will purchase wheelbarrow, etc.
14. Discussed cleaning the shed and acceptance of future donations.
15. Minutes for computer will be very basic.
16. Theresa repeated her suggestion to have a Friday or Saturday dance.
Adjourned at 12:20 pm.
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