Monterey Council on Aging
Minutes of March 9, 2016
The meeting opened at 10am with N. Champigney, R. Champigney, K. Purcell and J. Rodriguez present. L. Hebert was absent. The minutes of February 23, 2016 were reviewed and accepted.
Trips - R. Champigney had a positive response from Kate Ebner of Hill-stead Museum, Farmington, CT. A guided tour of the museum and Sunken Garden is planned for the end of May. Senior price for the tour is $12. Transportation with the SBETC van and places for lunch will be checked. K. Purcell reported that the Pittsfield Suns ball game with picnic is available for $18. Sunday dates in July are the 10th and 17th. It includes a meal 3:30 to 4:30pm under the tent, then general admission seats in the stand for the 5 pm game. The game should be easier to see without the fence.
Announcements -
Health Fair may be in August depending on the availability of the fire house.
Wii Sports – no volunteers to host weekly session yet
Mini survey - response: 4 of 13 would like a call. Forms still coming in.
Linda Riiska of Sandisfield COA spoke with Kay about a presentation, “Do It My Way” preparing for death using the Five Wishes pamphlet by Hospice. Three of four members responded positively.
Aging in Place forum is planned for Berkshire South on Crissey Rd. for Friday morning, April 1, 2016
The meeting adjourned at 11:20 am.
K. Purcell
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