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1989-02-28 C °�etRfi 4%,, BERLIN SENIOR CENTER Ve*, o , . •4" % TOWN OF BERLIN ,.. ' 33 COLONIAL DRIVE • KENSINGTON, CT 06037 r3 Pf�' E 1� cn February 28, 1989 Y\ COMMISSION OFFICE OF FORTHEAGINthe Commission For The Aging was called to order at 7:07 P.M. by DilidEP8IFTOR Ellen Burbridge. Members present: Alice Fleming, Elsie B. Lunt, Bernie W. Murphy, Joseph F. Murphy and Mary Wilcox. Absent: Rhea Boscolo Excused: Anes Maier I. Minutes of the Previous Meeting': A :Motion was made by Joseph Murphy and Seconded by Elsie B. Lunt to accept the minutes of the January 23, 1989 meeting. All in favor - Motion carried. A suggestion was made by Mary Wilcox that the minutes for The Commission For the Aging be of more detail and length. On Februar'r 8, 1989, Mayor Robert Peters sent a Thank you letter to Dorothy Breski and the Senior Center Crafters for the Popcorn Machine. The popcorn machine will be used for weekly bingos, golf meetings monthly dances, Christmas bazaars and Yankee Peddlar Days. C,Immunity Concerns: Frances Spires was present for the February meeting. At the present time he has nothing to report. Director's Report: See attached - Exhibit "A" The kiln for the ceramic classes was delivered on February 24, 1989. They are now awaiting for a representative from the company to come and set up the kiln and also to instruct its functions. On February 24, 1989 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Representative, Pat Brassil, came to speak to a group of approximately 50 Seniors on New Medicare Laws. Ellen Burbridge mentioned that approximately every three months a representation will come and speak to the Seniors. On February 27, 1989, Alice Fleming mentioned that the Senior Center had any activities going on. To name a few - Singing Group, Cholesterol, screening, presentation by Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. on Wills, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, and other topics, and there also was a set - back tournament. Activity Account: Balance: $ 2,193.62. Since the January 23, 1989 meeting, the only expense was for the supplies of the popcorn machine. • The Commission For The Aging Page Two February 28, 1989 II Old Business Commission Meetings - Schedule change: A Motion was made by Mary Wilcox and Seconded by Joseph Murphy to keep the meetings as scheduled. All in favor - Motion carried. Election of new officers: Joseph Murphy made a Motion to nominate Rhea Boscolo as Chairman. Seconded was made by Mary Wilcox. Two (2) votes were cast for Rhea Bocolo. Other nominations were - Alice Fleming made a Motion to nominate Eugene Chartrand as Chairman. Seconded was made by Elsie B. Lunt. Five (5) votes were cast for Eugene Chartrand. Joseph Murphy move that it be made unanimous to accept Eugene Chartrand as Chairman. Bernie Murphy Seconded. Congratulations to our new Chairman - Eugene Chartrand. Bernie Murphy made a Motion to nominate Joseph Murphy as Vice Chairman. Seconded it was Elsie B. Lunt. No other nominations were made. All in favor - Motion carried. Congratulations to our new Vice Chairman - Joseph Murphy. Elderly Survey update: • Mary Wilcox spoke on this subject. Contact was made with Antoinette Pager ( Director of Social Services) and Jean Conway ( Director of Visiting Nurses). Explain the need and willingness to work together with The Commission For The Aging and The Senior Center staff to access the needs of the Berlin Senior Community. Key areas are: To better expand the transportation for the. Seniors, the need for Handi/fix-it men/women, outside contact with Seniors. III . New Business 1) . Elsie B. Lunt suggested to Director Ellen Burbridge that lettering be placed on the front of the Berlin Senior Center Bus to better identify the vehicle when approaching. 2) . Welcome New Members, Chairman Eugene Chartrand and Dorothy Breski. Director Ellen Burbridge adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully, • Debbie D. Fiumara staliN CO eilly- , BERLIN SENIOR CENTER 3 , ,, 2 TOWN OF BERLIN Q'•c SE � h 33 COLONIAL DRIVE • KENSINGTON, CT 06037 O'PPORA COMMISSION OFFICE OF FOR THE AGING THE DIRECTOR Date: February 22, 1989 Memo To: Members of the Commission for the Aging From: Ellen Burbridge, Senior Center Subject: Director's Report 1. Power Tools - Have been delivered to the Center with the exception of the Jointer, and a Sander. The next step is to work with the building department to assemble the equipment. 2. Kiln - Has been ordered and paid for by the crafters. Approximate cost is $680.00 3. Popcorn Machine - The Senior Center Crafters also donated a brand new popcorn machine. It will be used at weekly bingos, golf meetings, monthly dances, as well the yearly Christmas Bazaar and Yankee Peddlar Days. Cost of the machine was $399.95. 4. Income Tax Program - Began on Thursday February 2nd. There are three preparers who handle about 16 people each week. ,t9. I N CO o� ne titin BERLIN SENIOR CENTER o �,�AIA. _ TOWN OF BERLIN i•a .� °;L „fir, h 33 COLONIAL DRIVE • KENSINGTON, CT 06037 S �1 '�pO R AI Ec) March 1, 1989 COMMISSION OFFICE OF FOR THE AGING THE DIRECTOR TOWN OF BERLIN COMMISSION FOR THE AGING MEMBERS PHONE ADDRESS Eugene Chartrand 828-0298 38 Valley Drive,Berlin 06037 Chairman Joseph F. Murphy 828-6110 168 Ellwood Road, Kensington 06037 Vice Chairman Rhea Boscolo 828-9637 117 Stockings Brook Rd. , Kensington Dorothy Breski 828-4212 79 Woodhaven Drive, Kensington Alice D. Fleming 828-3032 16 Marjorie Moore Village 250 Kensington Road, Kensington Elsie B. Lunt 828-4484 23 Boyer Street, Kensington Agnes Maier 828-5536 213 Southington Road, Kensington Bernie W. Murphy 828-3310 517 S. Main St. , East Berlin 06023 Mary Wilcox 828-6634 914 Worthington Ridge, Berlin 06037 SECRETARY: Deborah Fiumara, 148 Winfield Drive, New Britain, Connecticut 06053 224-1584 Home 229-0301 Work COPIES OF MINUTES: Original and ten (10) copies. Original to be entered in permanent volume at Town Hall; One (1) copy-for each Commission Member; One (1) copy to the Mayor.