Senior Citizens Commission - Minutes - 05/25/2021

' Waterford Senior Citizens Commission
Meeting Minutes
May 25, 2021
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Members Present: Anita Collins, Joyce Vlaun, D. Judith Crawford, Anne Darling,
Rev, James Johnson, Kathleen McNamara & Carol Sanders
Members Absent: Dina Lopes
Also Present:
Public:
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Lisa Cappuccio, Director and Kathleen Pierce, Assistant Director
None
Callto order: Chairlady Carol Sanders called the Waterford Senior
Citizens Commission Meeting of May 25, 2021 to
Order at 4:13 p.m.
Establish a quorum. A quorum was established.
Public Comment: No public comment
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Approval of the minutes of the April 27, 2021 meeting. Chairlady Sanders
asked for additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes.
MOTION: Motion made by Anita Collins, seconded by Joyce Viaun to
approve the meeting minutes of April 27, 2021 as presented.
VOTE: 6-0-1 (Anne Darling abstained)
Correspondence
a. Letter to Town Clerk regarding Election of Officer results
Committee Reports
a. Budget
The budget passed review by the RTM on May 6, 2021
There was discussion about year-end balances and transfers.
MOTION: Kathleen McNamara made a motion to approve the transfer of
funds in accordance with the In-Series Transfer Request Form
presented to the Commission. Motion seconded by Anita Collins.
VOTE: 7-0-0 Motion passed

Waterford Senior Citizens Commission
Meeting Minutes
May 25, 2021
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b. Nominating Committee ~ No Report
c. Transportation Committee
Working with the Purchasing Agent to order new van with the 5310
Grant.
d. Planned Giving Sub-Committee — No Report.
VIL Director/Assistant Director Report —
See attached. Highlights included working with Hartford Health Care to get
homebound residents the Covid19 vaccine. We will have Zoom exercise
classes until the end of June. Hybrid classes (in-person & Zoom) will take
place in July and August. Training on new software to begin in May.
Vill. New Business — Long term program planning
Ideas to bring educational sessions to the public such as the Waterford Police
Department's Alzheimers registry were mentioned including Lunch and Learn
ideas for programs to help people find resources in the area.
IX, Other Business — None.
xX. Adjournment
D, Judith Crawford moved to adjourn the May 25, 2021 meeting of the
Waterford Senior Citizens Commission at 5:01 p.m. seconded by Anne
Darling.
Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Ure Rg
Donna F, Payne
Recording Secretary -

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
TO: Senior Citizens Commission
FROM: Lisa Cappuccio
Director, Senior Services
Kathleen Pierce
Assistant Director, Senior Services
DATE: May 25, 2021
Events and Operations:
The budget has passed through all reviews and votes. Many thanks to Donna and Kathy for getting it
over the last hurdle, the RTM. Thank you as well to the Senior Citizens’ Commission for support during
the budget season.
Staffing and the COVID-19 Vaccines:
The below paragraph is from our last report in February. | have left it in this report because as of right
now, Barbara is still working for Waterford Youth and Family Services. As the community center
reopens and we are seeing people in the office for appointments, the need for Barb is growing daily.
Hopefully this situation will be resolved soon.
First Selectman Brule has made the decision to move Barbara Pitkin from our front desk to the
Waterford Youth and Family Services dept., as you know. This happened at the exact same time that
the State of Connecticut widened the pool of seniors eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. We are
feeling Barb’s absence rather acutely as we scramble to help Waterford seniors navigate the process of
getting a vaccination. Unfortunately, there are many different on-line applications and very few open
appointments. The process is very hit or miss so far.
Lisa is currently working with Hartford Health Care to get vaccines for Waterford residents that are
homebound. There are approximately 25 requests in town for this service.
There is still no target date for in-house dining or an opening of the Senior Café. This is true across the
state, Our first eat-in lunch will most likely be our Pizza and A Movie event scheduled for July 14, 2021.
Speaking of dining.....we held our first luncheon since the beginning of the pandemic on Wednesday,
May 19, 2021. It was held outdoors and was attended by 50 people. Millie Condinzio was presented
with a congratulatory card marking her 100° birthday from President Biden. Christine Cooney provided
wonderful vocal entertainment to the delight of all. It was our first in-person event of the season and a
celebration of being able to once again gather together.

Activities & Programs
Applications for Energy Assistance, ongoing through June 15, 2021
New to Medicare Appointments/Counseling
Lisa & Kathy Choices recertification process completed — refresher course completed 5/13/21. We are
now officially able to offer Medicare CHOICES counseling for the next 3 years.
Nurse Judy has returned to the center for weekly Blood Pressure clinic on Wednesdays (by appointment.
Monthly wellness visits are scheduled the last Wednesday of each month.
May 26" ~ Training for all office staff on new Rec desk software
Renter’s Rebate Outreach: June 11 — AHEPA, June 18 ~ Victoria Gardens, June 29 ~ Twin Haven and July
8 — Jordan Brook
ZOOM Exercises ~Willrun through 6/30/21
Mondays & Wednesdays @ 9:30amStrength training
- Mondays & Wednesdays 1lam -Yoga
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 am —- Movement & Dance
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 l lam
e Guided Imagery ~ Fridays at lpm (Jim Johnson, Facilitator)
Summet 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
« 23 percent of enrollees are opting for ZOOM class. Hybrids may be the wave of the
future!
ACTIVITIES and Events:
« Inhouse BINGO returns in June on the 9" and 30%
* Strawberry Festival with Entertainment — June 23
e “Wonderful Wednesdays” July & August - Events every Wednesday!
« July 7— BINGO
e July 14—- Pizza & Movie
e July 21 —- BINGO
e July 28 — Wheel of Fortune
e August 4-— BINGO

e August 11 —- Dog Days of Summer
e August 18 —~ BINGO
e August 25 — Pizza & Movie
e 8 week exercise session begins 9/1/21
¢ 10/28 — Waterford Women’s club card party
e 11/10 —Veteran’s Day Celebration
e 12/16 — Holiday Party
2021 TRIPS:
Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Boston (day trip) 10/5 - Sold out!
Alaskan Cruise setting sail in August of 2022
**Looking at September for possible Picnic at Waterford Beach
**2021 TRIPS: Still hoping to bring back day trips and longer overnights this summer