Senior Citizens Commission - Minutes - 10/25/2022

Waterford Senior Citizens Commission
* Regular Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2022 RECEIVED FOR RECORD
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Members Present: Carol Sanders, Dan Rissi, Anne Darling, sod h Sel x Bags Los
Anita Collins ATTEST: Shae
TOWN CLERK
Members Absent: — Joyce Vlaun, Kathleen McNamara
Also Present:
Public:
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Director, Heidi McSwain, Human Services Coordinator, Meaghan
Lineburgh, staff
Helen Kwasniewski
Call to order:
Chairlady Sanders called the Waterford Senior Citizens Commission Regular Meeting
of October 26, 2022 to order at 4:00 p.m.
Establish a Quorum: A quorum was established.
Public Comment: Helen Kwasniewski spoke on assistance received from Senior
Services,
Approval of the meeting minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 28, 2022.
Chairlady Sanders asked for additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes.
MOTION: Motion made by Jody Nazarchyk, seconded by Anita to accept the
meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: 6-0-0
Correspondence: Finance —in-series transfer
Town Clerk — Meeting date Schedule
Discussion on meeting dates for 2023
MOTION: Motion made by Dan Rissi, seconded by Dina Lopes to approve the
Meeting dates for 2023 as presented.
VOTE: 6-0-0
Endowment Fund
Discussion on endowment fund.
MOTION: Motion made by Anita Collins, seconded by Anne Darling to increase the
amount of support from $500 to $800 from the Endowment Fund grant.
Dani Gorman, Human Services Administrator, Terry Wheeler, Assistant

Waterford Senior Citizens Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2022
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VOTE: 6-0-0
MOTION: Motion made by Jody Nazarchyk, seconded by Dan Rissi to request a
$3,200 appropriation from Community Foundation of Eastern
Connecticut to replenish the Endowment Fund.
VOTE: 6-0-0
VIL. Committee Reports
a. Budget —no report
b. Nominating Committee — no report
c. Transportation — no report
d. Planned giving — Will meet in January 2023
Vill. Director/Assistant Report for October (see attached)
Highlights included 160 Rent Rebate applications, 145 Energy applications,
Fitness programs continue with a new dance class starting in October.
IX. New Business — Planned Giving Sub-Committee to meet in January 2023 regarding
the Endowment Fund.
xX. Other Business — None
Xl. Adjournment
Jody Nazarchyk moved to adjourn the October 26, 2022 Regular Meeting of the
Waterford Senior Citizens Commission at 5:12 p.m., seconded by Anne Darling
Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
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Donna F. Payne v
Recording Secretary

To: Senior Citizens Commission
From: Dani Gorman, Interim Director of Senior Services
Ce: First Selectman Rob Brule
Re: Senior Services Activity Report (October 2022)
Date: October 25, 2022
Current Projects & Programs:
Human Services / Social Services:
DSS Renewal Paperwork (SNAP, Medicare, QMB, SafeLink) - 8
SNAP - 9
Housing - 9 hm
MOW - 5 new applications
Other (Handicap resources/equipment, AC Units, Home Health Aide, SSI, home repairs) -
21
Renters’ Rebate - 160 Applications, $81,516 in benefits awarded
Energy Applications - 145
Farmers’ Market Coupons - 98 ($24 coupon booklets)
Home Visits: 8
New Clients: 9
Waterford Care Team Cases (formerly recognized as the “Hoarding Task Force” which
includes residents of all age groups)
# of Active Cases: 7
Total # of Housing Assistance Cases for the Elderly / Disabled: 6 dg
Meals on Wheels (MOW) Recipients: 19
Well-Being Checks: 6
Website Updates: on-going
Exploring online payments and an added platform on Rec Desk - discussion about costs
Veterans’ Coffeehouse at Filomena’s: 61

Victoria Garden Coffeehouse: 14
Mental Health Services 1/1 Individual Counseling and Group: 10
Program Report is attached
Programs and Projects in Planning - Terry
Waterford Senior Services Programming
e September's Beach Day and Ocean House daytrips were well attended and feedback
was extremely positive.
e Halloween Luncheon: October 19: magician Pete Haddad, trivia game, catered by
Nanas Byrek of Waterford. We added nametags at the sign- in desk, which helped -
with making it more personalized for both staff and seniors
e Apple Cider and Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Social: 10/20. It was a fun opportunity for
Terry, Jen and our interns to mingle with the seniors. It provides the opportunity to
get to know them better, promote programs, answer questions, and listen to
suggestions. A free social is planned for each month. November- Pie and coffee,
December- Cookies, Cocoa and Carolers
e Daybreak Cafe’ lunch numbers have increased a little more than 400% since the
introduction of our Lunch and Learn series. We have had Ryan McNamara from
Recreation and Parks and Kathy Peterson from Fire Safety thus far..
¢ Open Doors, our memory loss program, began October 11, providing a much needed
service to our seniors with Alzheimer’s/memory loss. Jennifer Bracciale designs and
facilitates the program.
* Fitness Programs continue to be a big draw (14- 30 participants). A new dance class,
Gentle Dance Mix Tap/Jazz/Ballet with Kristin Burrows began October 19. We
expect it will continue to increase in popularity due to the positive feedback. 8
participants thus far.
* BINGO and Bunco (26) numbers remain high. Bingo (50+) Lunch (30+) is a popular
event preceding BINGO.
e Pickleball is trending in the nation, as well as in Waterford. We offer indoor
Pickleball Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 11:45- 2:15 with high turnout. 20
participants. -
e The seniors are excited about a program they helped create Jolly Potluck- a senior
community potluck dinner, December 8.

40/4/22, 4:41 PM Print Statistics
Transportation provided between 07/01/2022 and 09/30/2022
Filters:
Age: >=0
Site(s):
Deceased: No
Archived: No
Group: In group - Transportation
Category Duplicated Unduplicated
Activities - Social 125 21
Banking-Personal 8 6
Barber/Hair - Personal 36 8
Errands - Personal 88 23
Medical 220 55
Shopping - Personal 21 12
Social 7 4
Totals 505 68
Total Undelivered Count: 0
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SSEDUIA - Quilting - Monday 16
SSEDUIB - Quilting - Wednesday ll
SSEDUZ2B - Creative Matters- Seashell Ornaments 3
SSEDU2B - Creative Matters-Clay Diffuser Ornaments 1
SSEDU2B - Creative Matters-Clouds with Christine 2
SSEDU2B - Quilting Wednesday 0
SSEDU2B - Telling Your Story Through Scrapbooking 0
SSEDU2B - Wreath Making Workshop l
SSEDU2C - Book Club- As The Page Turn 0
SSEDU2D - Open Doors 0
SSFITIA - A Matter of Balance i
SSFITIA - Chair Yoga 13
SSFITIA - Healthy Stretch 4
SSFITIA - Line Dancing 17
SSFITIA - Pickleball 29
SSFITIA - Spin 50+ 6
SSPITIA - Strength I 21
SSFITIA - Walking Club 4
SSFITIA - Yoga 14
SSFITIA - Zumba Gold 22
SSFITIB - Healthy Stretch - Zoom 3
SSFITIB - Strength II 21
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SSFIT2B - Chair Yoga 4
SSFIT2B - Gentle Dance Mix 5
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SSFIT2B - Line Dancing 18
SSFIT2B - Non-contact Karate with Sensei Ralph 0
SSFIT2B - Spin Cycle Light 1
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SSFIT2B - Yoga 12
SSFIT2F - Strength A 19
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SSGAMIA - BUNCO 22
SSGAMIA - Canasta IT 7
SSGAMIA - Casual Bridge 6
SSGAMIA - Cribbage 8
SSGAMIA - Ping Pong 18
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SSGAM2A - Mahjongg Beginner Class 0
SSHEAIA - Podiatry Clinic 0
SSHEAIA - SSHEA-1A Walking Club 10
SSLUNIA - Daybreak Café B
SSLUNIB - Bingo Lunch 7/13 24
SSLUNIB - Bingo Lunch 9/14 19
SSLUNIC - Bingo Lunch 8/10 26
SSLUNID - Daybreak Café 8/4 14
SSLUNID - National Senior Center Lunch 50
SSLUNIF - Daybreak Cafe 8/18 6
SSLUNIG - Doo Wop Review 0
SSLunlH - Daybreak Cafe 9/1 8
SSLUNII - Daybreak Café 9/8 15
SSLUNIJ - Daybreak Café 9/15 7
SSLUNIK - Daybreak Café 9/22 14
SSLUNIL - Daybreak Cafe 9/29 0
SSLUNZ2B - Halloween Luncheon 2
SSLUN2B - Lunch & Learn- Andy Staunton 0
SSLUN2B - Lunch & Learn- Carol Sanders 0
SSLUN2B - Lunch & Learn- Christine Johnson &Jill A 0
SSLUN2B - Lunch & Learn- Eric Fredricks and Hodges 0
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SSLUNZB - lunch and Learn- Kathy Peterson & Mark G 0
SSLUN2B - Lunch and Learn-Ryan McNamara 4
SSLUNQ2C - Bingo Lunch Dec. 7th 0
SSLUN2C - BINGO Lunch Nov. 16th 0
SSLUN2C - BINGO Lunch Oct, 26 2
SSLUN2C - Veteran's Day Luncheon 0
SSLUN2D - Holiday Luncheon. 0
SSLUNZE - Jolly Potluck 0
SSLUNCIG - Daybreak Cafe 8/25 12
SSLUNCHIC - Daybreak Café July 28th 12
SSSCP2E - Movie Matinee October llth 0
SSSP2C - Cookies, Cocoa and Carolers 0
SSSPCIA-Ice Cream Social 17
SSSPC2A - Happy Fall) Apple Cider and Doughnuts 1
SSSPC2B - Thankful for You! Pie and Coffee 0
SSSPC2D - Gifts for Grandchildren, 1
SSSPC2E - Movie Matinee Dec. 20th 0
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SSTRPIA - Providence-Italian Style 5
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SSTRPIF - Big BE Trip
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SSTRP2D - Woodbury Common Outlets
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SSTRP2F - Newport Playhouse Cabaret 12/7
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