The meeting was called to order at 9:40 A.M. No guests. Those present were Betty Thompson, chair, Yvonne Quinlan, vice-chair, Theresa Galligan, Treas. John Montagano, and Kathleen Roberts. Patrice White was excused.
The secretary’s report was accepted as read. The treasurer’s report was read and accepted.
Peggy Evers gave her outreach report. She had 36 total visits.
Joyce gave her director’s report. She attended a grant-writing training session.
Meetings were, Advisory, C.I.R.C.A., no report.
Theresa reported that the MCOA is looking for money from the Legislature to fund some projects. Theresa also gave the BES report. She had the opportunity to visit a congregate living home and described it to us. Betty Thompson reported on the department heads meeting. ….
Correspondence-Thank you notes were read by the secretary pro-tem
Committee Reports/Old Business
Programs given in March went over very well.
1. Men’s breakfast very successful.
2. St. Patrick’s program-good
3. Ukranian Egg Painting marvelous.
4. Spring wreath making, very successful.
5. VNA presentation-very good.
Programs for April and beyond. Bocce has started again 1. Spring Fling is all ready to go-April 15, noon.
2. On April 12 Life Care is sending 10-12 residents here for lunch and a movie.
3. Memorial Day celebration for veterans, May 17, Barbara LaFlamme will decorate, will invite town officials
4. Dog Track April 30 12 noon, all set.
5. Comedy Show COA benefit sponsored by friends of the COA-American Legion Hall-April 23.
6. Maybe a trial program-dancing for seniors-sometime in June in the evening
7. Foxwood-April 22
8. CAST-Orientation brunch, May 6, 9:30.9.
9. Medicare program, May 20, 9:30. Sign up May 11, 12 & 13.
10. Ladies Breakfast May 10, Sign up April 27, 28 & 2911.
11. Boy Scouts-yard cleaning May 22 (rain date 23) Troop 279
12. Men’s breakfast May 24-sign up May 11, 12 &13.Concerts in the gazebo-Tue nights, July 6:30-8:30
Votes taken
1. To purchase a coffee maker and a steamer.
2. To return unused computers to Peter King but keep one.
3. To send Peggy E to annual Elder Care Conference, Wed. May
4. To purchase more dishes for our set.
5. 5. To give the labels of seniors to Mike Marrione
6. Voted to support By Law.
A considerable amount of time was devoted to expansion discussions as a list needed to be ready for early this month (April)
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