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4.1
TOWN OF DANVILLE
SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
OCTOBER 27, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting of the Senior Advisory Commission was called to order by Chair Hendra at 4:00 pm. The meeting was conducted by teleconference only.
Roll Call
Yvonne Nouri, Administrative Assistant, conducted the roll call for attendance
Present: Jim Donnelly, Commissioner
Roxanne Foster, Commissioner
Steven Freshman, Vice Chair
Candace Hendra, Chair
Sandra Moody, Commissioner
Announcements
Yvonne Nouri, Administrative Assistant, provided information regarding the format of the meeting and instructions for public comment.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the order of the agenda.
"FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN"
There were no speakers.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION
Approval of the Summary of Actions from the October 27, 2021 Senior Advisory Commission Special Meeting.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DONNELLY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MOODY, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE JULY 28, 2021 SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING.
4.2 Review Age-Friendly Roadmap Strategic Plan Outline and Provide Staff with Feedback
The Commissioners provided general feedback as well as individual comments on the Age-Friendly Roadmap Strategic Plan.
Henry Perezalonso and Leah Martinez provided information and clarification on particular issues regarding implementation and specifics of the program.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1 Town and Senior Center Program Updates
Leah Martinez reported on the return and success of senior programs, both in-house as well as the online classes including success of iphone classes with teens and buzz sessions. Attendance
has met or exceeded our pre-pandemic numbers.
5.2 Commissioners’ Reports and Comments
Commissioner reported on Great to be back teaching in person. County advisory council on aging putting togehte annual reports and what recommendations to make to board of supv. Allocate
some money. To implement master plan on aging. CC Impact committee heads of most depts together.
Commissioner Foster reported on bing unable to attend the trial audition for senior program variety show. COVIA matches seniors who may want someone to live with them to share expenses
available. Adult Day Cara Valle Oak Adult Day Respite program since 1989 on Danville Congregational Church. Get word out on Discovery Cener in Danville program is available.
Commissioner Freshman -
Commissioner Hendra – List of resources for seniors. Would like to add t hose items . Provbided updateon Discovery Center. Education and world of aging – sit with City Concil mtg.
great resource is to look at videos at TC meetings informative and overview.
Legislative been going on that Town abreast. Dianne Friedman legislative liaison. Knowledge of state legislature and local programs and federal level. Mental health. Community Crisis
Response. Families worried about seniors lving alone or smptamolog crisis response team tha can help. PD psychological consultant as well.
Mayor’s Town talks that have been occurring. Informative as well as uplifting. Local athlete about experience and we have such a breadth of talent in our community. The TC said that
we as Town are highlighing Breast Cancer Awareness.
Education Leah was going to blast out interesting things coming up. Freshman email about interesting . How COVID transformed aging. East bay times sponsoring free webinar Thursday
Commissioner Moody – Liaison planning – create proposed increase trane and Advisory – aligns of goal of aging firnedl in D. Wilekkp us abreat of numbers. Senior Variety Show
ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting of the Danville Senior Advisory Commission was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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Henry Perezalonso, Director Yvonne Nouri
Recreation, Arts and Community Services Administrative Assistant