TOWN OF GRANBY
COMMISSION ON AGING
MINUTES
November 10, 2008
PRESENT: Dr. Peter Barwick, Chairman; George Bronsord, Karen Hood, Mary Keating, Neil Kraner, Incy Muir, Jack Vanderbilt. Staff Present: Sandy Yost, Program Coordinator
ABSENT: Bruce Sullivan, Rosemary Weber
STAFF ABSENT: Nancy Grakowsky, Transportation Coordinator; KerryAnn Kielbasa, Director of Human Services
Chairman Barwick called the meeting to order and confirmed a quorum at 1:45 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 10/14/08
The minutes of 10/14/08 were reviewed. Incy Muir noted that “senior” was misspelled twice in the Senior Club Treasurer’s report. ON A MOTION by George Bronsord, seconded by Mary Keating, the minutes of 10/14/08 were approved as corrected.
TREASURER’S REPORT
In Ms. Kielbasa’s absence, no report was given.
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH:
Ms. Yost reported that Bob Mayo will be the volunteer of the month for October for his work on the Senior Club Craft Fair fundraiser. Helen Descher will be the volunteer of the month for November for her creation of the “Art is Ageless” program.
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE REPORT
- Sandy Yost, Program Coordinator
- The “Art is Ageless” program began in early October. The Beading class has almost finished and they have decided to continue to meet on a regular basis as a group. The class will be offered again in February. The sweatshirts class is going well and Carol Day will do a watercolor class in January. Although this class has not yet been advertised, 14 people have signed up and there is a waiting list.
- The November/December newsletter has gone out and there has been a fairly good response so far.
- By request, there will once again be a trip to Bright Nights in early December.
- The Thanksgiving luncheon will be held on November 21st and approximately 50 people have already signed up.
An evening meal, “Holiday Spectacular”, will be held on December 17th.
Some of the ‘low cost’ trips that have been offered are a trip to New Haven and a trip to Northampton, both for $2.00.
In January and February, Ms. Yost will concentrate on more in-house activities.
A financial planning event is scheduled for later this week and so far, only three individuals have signed up. Historically, events regarding financial or health issues are poorly attended. Dr. Barwick and Incy Muir offered to assist with any programs related to health matters as it may help attendance if people are familiar with the individuals running the program.
- Bruce Sullivan, Senior Club Treasurer
- In Bruce’s absence, no report was given.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
In Ms. Kielbasa’s absence, no report was given.
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
In Ms. Grakowsky’s absence, no report was given.
NEW BUSINESS
None reported.
OLD BUSINESS
None reported
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m. ON A MOTION by Jack Vanderbilt, seconded by Mary Keating.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Kane
Recording Secretary
| 
