COMMISSION ON AGING
70 Canterbury Street
East Hartford, CT 06118
March 6, 2012
Present: C Edwin Carlson, Marie Fredrickson, Debra Gaudette, chairperson, Priscilla (pat) Lancaster, Lillian Miceli, Senior Services
Absent: Fran Rago, Edmond Laliberte, Mary Ann Lee, Michelle Pantaleo, Senior Services
Call to Order: meeting began at 2:01pm
Acceptance of Minutes: Edwin made a motion to accept the February minutes, Pat seconded. All were in favor. Motion carried.
Old Business: Mayor's Breakfast on May 1st has been confirmed. Lillian will be sending out invitations to town officials. The breakfast menu has been confirmed. Lillian will be sending out invitations after Easter; she will keep a tally of responses.
Mary Ann also sent in confirmation date of Tuesday, September 11th for the senior picnic and the use of Pratt and Whitney retiree's club; plus the name of the contact -Jennifer Lauria who is holding the date on her calendar.
Pat reported that the site of the new senior center is now looking at the base of sunset ridge. The area off of hillside near the cemetery is still in consideration. She also noted that the next meeting regarding the new senior center is Thursday, March 22nd.
Still pending is the possibility of Fran Rago becoming an honorary member.
New Business: Discussion of planning process for our upcoming senior picnic resulted that the theme this year will be red, white and blue. Purchases for the decorations will be done in July. Entertainment once again will be provided.
Marie will be contacting Michelle in regards to the commission in assisting with the cost of supplies (coffee, paper cups, sugar, sweet & low, tea and coffeemate) for the senior cafe as CRT has stopped providing these condiments.
Senior services report: none
Chance for citizens to speak: no citizens attended.
Adjournment: Edwin Carlson made a motion to adjourn. Pat Lancaster seconded. All agreed. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 2:50pm.
Next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 3,2012
Time 2:00pm at the senior center.
Marie Frederickson,
Commissioner/Secretary
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