Senior Citizens Commission - Minutes - 06/22/2021

Waterford Senior Citizens Commission
Meeting Minutes
Junes 22, 2021
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Members Present: D. Judith Crawford, Rev. James Johnson, Anita Collins,
Anne Darling & Joyce Viaun
Members Absent: Dina Lopes, Kathleen McNamara & Carol Sanders
Also Present: Lisa Cappuccio, Director and Kathleen Pierce, Assistant Director
Public: None
I Call to order: Co-Vice Chairlady Joyce Viaun called the Waterford Senior
Citizens Commission Meeting of June 22, 2021 to
order at 4:05 p.m.
if Establish a quorum. A quorum was established.
Hl. Public Comment: No public comment.
Vv. Approval of the minutes of May 25, 2021 meeting. Chairlady Vlaun
asked for additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes.
MOTION: Motion made by Rev. Johnson, seconded by D. Judith
Crawford to approve the meeting minutes of May 25, 2021
as presented.
VOTE: 5-0-0
Vv. Correspondence
a. Endowment Fund statement
Vi. Committee Reports
a. Budget
There was a discussion about year-end balances and transfers.
MOTION: D. Judith Crawford made a motion to approve the transfer of
funds in accordance with the In-Series Transfer Request Form
presented to the Commission moving $1,001 from the Electricity
Line into the Heating Fuel line and $2,000 from Fuels and
Lubricant line into the Auto Repair line. Anita Collins seconded.
VOTE: 5-0-0

Waterford Senior Citizens Commission
Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2021
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b. Nominating Committee ~ No report
c. Transportation Committee — No report.
d. Planned Giving Sub-Committee — No report. Endowment Fund statement
read.
Vii Director/Assistant Director Report — see attached.
Highlights included, training on new software has begun, Strawberry Social
has 60 people enrolled, Nurse Judy is back with her weekly appointments,
Rent Rebate appointments have started.
Vill. New Business — Long term program planning
Discussion on housing, CASP Annual meeting, ageism, and the Waterford
Police Department’s Alzheimer’s Registry.
IX. Other Business — None.
xX Adjournment
Anita Collins moved to adjourn the June 22, 2021 meeting of the Waterford
Senior Citizens Commission at 4:59 p.m., seconded by Anne Darling.
Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
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Donna F, Payne
Recording Secretary

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD WATEREORD, CT 06385-2886
TO: Senior Citizens Commission
FROM: Lisa Cappuccio
Director, Senior Services
Kathleen Pierce
Assistant Director, Senior Services
DATE: June 22, 2021
Events and Operations:
Currently finishing up FY 21 and getting ready to launch FY 22 on July 1, 2021. We are working on
learning the new software system that we will use to register seniors for trips, luncheons, contract
bridge, etc. Our current software, RecTrac, is obsolete and no longer supported by the company that
makes it, Our new software is RecDesk. It isa cloud-based system and the company is based in
Connecticut.
This Wednesday is the Waterford Seniors Strawberry Social. Sixty people have signed up.
Staffing and the COVID-19 Vaccines:
Barb is back and better than ever!!!
Activities & Programs
Applications for Energy Assistance have ended. Waterford Senior Services completed 167 applications
on-site at senior housing and in the office.
New to Medicare Appointments/Counseling are continuing. This is one of the best services we offer.
The world of Medicare is dense and somewhat confusing. In the past year, Kathy and | have held 213
counseling sessions for those joining Medicare for the first time and those wishing to change their
coverage. These sessions were accomplished through ZOOM, telephone and in-person at the office. It
was a difficult year but we still found a way to meet with all those needing some guidance or advice.
Nurse Judy has returned to the center for weekly Blood Pr
appointment). Monthly wellness visits are scheduled the last Wednesday of each month.
ezsure clinic on Wednesdays (by
Training for ail office staff on new Rec desk software is on-going.

_ Renter’s Rebate Outreach: We have completed on-site applications for AHEPA and Victoria Gardens.
We will visit Twin Haven on the 29" of June and finish up at Jordan Brook Terrace on July 8°, To date
we have completed 61 applications. The program runs to September.
in looking for programs and activities that will attract a younger crowd to the center, Kathy is exploring a
bike tour through the Mystic/Noank aréa. The bikes are able to be pedated but also have electric assist
available. The company is called Pedego Groton. More on this as plans shape up.
There is talk of re-visiting the ban on alcohol on and in town properties, including the Community
Center. Should this be approved, we have long talked about having a wine tasting.
This year’s picnic at the beach will be a “Farewell to Summer” and will be held on September 21% at
Waterford Beach. Hope to see you there!
ZOOM Exercises ~- Will run through 6/30/21
* Mondays & Wednesdays @ 9:30amStrength training
* Mondays & Wednesdays 11am -Yoga
e Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am —- Movement & Dance
e Wednesdays & Saturdays 10am — Tai Chi (done privately — we'do not charge)
ZOOM Classes
e “Chatty Kathy” - Wednesdays at llam
e “Brain Flex” with Lisa — Thursdays at [lam
e Guided Imagery — Fridays at lpm (Jim Johnson, Facilitator)
Summer Exercise Classes Resume July 1 — August 31 the offerings are:
e Strength Training, Movement & Dance, Yoga, Matter of Balance, Healthy Stretch,
Hearty Moves, Chair yoga, & Zumba Gold
e **23 percent of enrollees are opting for ZOOM class. Hybrids may be the wave of the
future!
ACTIVITIES and Events:
© Strawberry Festival with Entertainment — June 23”
e “Wonderful Wednesdays” July & August - Events every Wednesday!
e July 7- BINGO
e July 14~ Pizza & Movie
e July 21-BINGO
e July 28 ~ Wheel of Fortune
e August 4—- BINGO
« August 11 — Dog Days of Summer

« August 18 —-BINGO
e August 25 — Pizza & Movie
* 8 week exercise session begins 9/1/21
e 9/21/22 — Picnic at the Beach
* 10/14 — Waterford Women’s club card party
* 11/10 —Veteran’s Day Celebration
¢ 12/16 - Holiday Party
2021 TRIPS:
Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Boston (day trip) 10/5 - Sold out!