Senior Committee Minutes 2011 01-24-11
APPROVED 3/28/11
United City of Yorkville Senior Ad Hoc Committee
Meeting January 24, 2011
Beecher Community Center
Present: Cecelia Sanders, Bonnie Schradel, Robert Skidmore, Rita Murphy, Tim Evans,
Alderman Joe Plocher
Rita Murphy opened the meeting.
Introductions
Approval of Minutes – Quorum was not believed to be present.
Old Business
1 Thirty five attended the movie last month. The movies for the next two
viewings are: February, “Mama Mia,” and April will be “The Great Debate,”
2. Parks and Rec has experienced some changes and layoffs. Tim said he is more
involved and the registration process for off-site should go more smoothly.
Bonnie stated she needed more catalogs. Rita suggested Tim make a presentation
at Beecher for the seniors. Tues. or Fri. would be best.
It was suggested the Rec Center have a Senior Open House or show a movie
there.
New Business
Bonnie mentioned they are planning several programs for May, which is Older
Americans Month. It was suggested to have something ‘health related’ at the Rec
Center. The Administration on Aging is proclaiming the month of May to be
“Older Americans Connecting the Community” month.
Since the Kendall County Senior Providers are thinking of holding a Senior
th
Health Fair on May 13, a Friday, Tim was asked if he felt it could be held at the
Rec Center. He will check on the date, but believes this would be a good fit. The
Fair would be from 9 to noon.
Additional Business –
Bob mentioned the youth group at St. Patrick’s wants to do something for the
seniors. Rita mentioned that Plano High School holds a Spaghetti Dinner for the
seniors at the high school each year.
Tim Evans made a motion to adjourn, Bob Skidmore seconded. Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting – Monday, February 28th, 8:30 a.m. at the Beecher Center