Council on Aging Board · April 11, 2024 · 3:00 PM
Council on Aging Board Meeting
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Key decisions
Designate the Costello Center game room as the building's meeting space; scheduling to be handled by the City.
Proceed with cleaning out upstairs rooms to accommodate upcoming renovations and perform a deep cleaning/organization of the Costello Center kitchen.
Obtain additional estimates for hallway railings after an initial contractor measurement.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon scheduled for April 17 at St. Andre Bessett Hall (volunteers free; guests $10).
Senior Cookout scheduled for June 27 at Cider Hill Farm.
EOEA EMHOT grant submitted (awaiting award notifications); NSRAW grant for a receptionist/trainee submitted and pending City Council vote; CONEKT program rollout continuing (equipment delay, breakfasts broadcasted; exercise classes planned).
Agenda
Secretary’s Report
Report presented by Secretary Sue Ballard.
Treasurer’s Report
Financial report presented by Treasurer Larry Leahy.
STATS
Statistical update presented by Maggie Miller.
Director’s Report
Programmatic and operational update presented by Director Doreen Arnfield.
Age Friendly Task Force
Discussion/update on Age Friendly Task Force activities and initiatives.
COA Team Updates
Updates from the Council on Aging team on current work and activities.
Costello Center updates
Updates regarding the Costello Center facilities, operations, or programs.
Grants
Discussion of current or prospective grants for the Council on Aging.
Spring/Summer Programming
Planning and overview of spring and summer programming offerings.
Transportation
Discussion of transportation services and issues related to Council on Aging clients.
FCOA Updates
Updates related to the Friends of the Council on Aging (FCOA).