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SENIOR SERVICES BOARD
February 11, 1988
PRESENT:
Joan Eccles, Coordinator
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson
Ken Pearce, Treasurer
Jim Council
Gene Hines
Doris Ramey
Dottie Shaw
Dalia Stokes
Anna Lay Turner
M. D. Wickerham
Florence Worstell
ABSENT:
Elizabeth McRoberts, Secretary
Harold Smith
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Jane Breazeal.
ROLL CALL:
Roll was checked by the Acting Secretary.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Valentine Luncheon will be hosted by St. George Orthodox Church
on Friday, February 12 at 11:30. Reservations total 155 to date.
There is no charge.
AARP tax help available for Seniors each Friday from 10:30 - 2:30,
through April 15. At first session eight Seniors were helped by
five Accountants present.
Fine Arts Museum Lecture & Slide Show scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25
for Seniors. The following day, Friday, February 26 there will be a
van trip to the Museum. "A Morning of Dance and Art". Refreshments
will be served.
March "Fifty -five Alive" Driving Course scheduled for lst and 2nd
Thursday, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. There is a $7.00 charge for the course.
Seminar on city sewer replacement program scheduled for February 24,
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Senior Services Assembly Room.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--February 11, 1988--Page 2
MONTHLY REPORT:
Joan read her monthly report (attached).
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Balance January 31, 1988 $1,184.71
APAC REPORT:
Report from Mr. Wickerham, APAC Representative from West University
Place.
MEALS ON WHEELS:
Mrs. Turner showed her new route work sheets and Valentine Presen-
tation Kits made by Girl Scout Troop 5018 for each of the fifty
meal recipients. She praised highly this group of eight-year-old
Scouts for their work. She reported that 5 of the current meal
participants live at Blair House on Bellaire Blvd.
GARDEN CLUB REPORT:
Report was given by Florence Worstell, who stated that program for
City Beautification Project had not been finalized.
OLD BUSINESS:
Van Problem
Work that was needed has been completed.
Brochure
Has been mailed.
Computer
Program of needs presented by Joan Eccles to Donna Sims and
Joan felt she was receptive to presentation, but as of today
no action has been taken by City.
Van Drivers
A number of volunteers are presently serving as drivers.
Bingo
Dottie Shaw reported that there were 53 Seniors present at
the last session and that all expenses for Bingo are being
met through contributions for cards by players.
Minutes--Senior Services Board--February 11, 1988--Page 3
NEW BUSINESS:
Games Day
Still trying, but so far unsuccessful in getting group
started.
Square Dance
Suggestion made that perhaps Recreation Dept. might take over
advanced dancers' group and that beginning Seniors be con-
centrated on by Senior Services.
Ukulele Band
Going great and enjoying themselves and looking for places to
perform.
March Meeting
Since Joan will be gone 2nd Thursday, meeting re-scheduled for
March 17.
Protective Services
Has worked with a number of Seniors. Currently helping one
alcohol dependent and working with Senior who has had severe
utility bill difficulties.
Language Classes
Feasibility of offering basic English/Spanish for Seniors will
be explored.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
E. Gene Hines, Acting Secretary
APPROVED:
Jane Breazeal, Chairperson