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MINUTES
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at City Hall, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members:
Present:
Shirley Robnett, Commissioner - Chair
Gail Belton, Commissioner - Vice Chair
Carol Cooper, Commissioner
Amador Castro, Commissioner
Sal Liberto, Commissioner
Larry Dunn, Commissioner
Charlotte Piercy, Commissioner
Absent:
Forrest Oliver, Commissioner
Staff Present:
Jelisa Baker, Carver Senior Center Supervisor
Matt Pesta, Police Officer
Albert Montero, Recreation Services Manager
Jerry Click, Fire Fighter
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by
Commissioner - Vice Chair Gail Belton,
and seconded by
Commissioner Amador Castro
Vote:
7 - 0
2.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
DORIS SOLER AND DONNA ALEXANDER - DALLAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING -
Mrs. Soler and Mrs. Alexander outlined several resources for seniors and passed out information detailed packets to the commission.
c.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT - JERRY CLICK
Spoke to the commission on the number of calls that the fire department responded to in January. Over 2500 calls, 1800 EMS calls, 71 fires, and 1000 inspections.
d.
POLICE OFFICER REPORT
Spoke to the commission on new scams, vehicle burglaries, Citizens Police Academy, and advised that Cory Jones will also be a Police Staff Liaison.
e.
SENIOR CENTERS REPORTS - D'AUN MUHLINGHAUS & JELISA BAKER
March Future Activities at Carver Senior Center
Jewelry making, Cardio Drumming, and Yoga class have started in April.
Afternoon Arts class M and W
Sixth Floor Museum trip April
St. Patty day party 3/17
Guest Lecture Pretty Reckless- Explore Dallas- once a month Thursday
CNC Craft day on second Tuesday of every month.
DOC Talk village medical every fourth Tuesday.
Village medical tour Wednesday 3/29 10 am
Planning a trip to Myrtle Beach SC for postponed until October 2024
Monthly senior mixer at Strike N Reel
Eat Smart Be Active every Thursday at 9 a.m.
Bible Study every other Tuesday 9 am pastor from Mt. Hebron Church
Previous events done at Carver in Feb/Jan:
Jewelry making, Cardio Drumming, and Yoga class have started in April.
Lunch Bunch Crew January 10th
Black History Program Event February 24th at the atrium 8:30 – 12:30 45 people attend
Valentine’s day Garland Senior Prom held at Atrium Feb 14th 5:30 to 7:30 pm 80 seniors attend
Planning a trip to Myrtle Beach SC for postponed until October 2023
Monthly senior mixer at Strike N Reel
A little taste of African heritage every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
GSAC Activities March SAC Meeting
Future Trips
Bi-annual travel meeting held at Fields Recreation Center on Friday, February 24
Extended Trips Scheduled for 2023-2024
Niagara Falls/Toronto June 3 – June 11 2023
Lancaster/Philadelphia Pennsylvania Aug 5 – Aug 13 2023
Hawaii Sept 22 – Sept 29 2023
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale/ Key West Oct 14 – Oct 22 2023
Mystery Trip October 2023
Extended Trips for 2024 being finalized
Day Trips Scheduled for 2023
George Bush Library March 23, 2023
BUC-EE’S Shopping Trip April 13, 2023
Eisemann Center Program –
Winter Dance Party
April 16, 2023
HEB Shopping Trip May 25, 2023
Farmer’s Market Shopping September 7, 2023
Sailing with Scott October 5, 2023
Various monthly Grub Club Outings
DayTrips for 2024 being finalized
Unfunded Trips
February 18 – Took group to see “
Unforgettable
”, a play about Alzheimers
February 23 – Took group to movie theatre to see “80 for Brady”
Congregate Meal Program
Marketing continues as we continue expanding and rebuilding the program
Center Programs
Mardi Gras Party February 21 – Guests brought their own favorite dish to share and enjoyed the music provided by DJ Dave
New Center Update
Public Input Meetings have concluded. Ideas for design are being tabulated based on feedback received from meeting attendees.
f.
COMMISSION CHAIR
3.
MISCELLANEOUS
4.
ADJOURN
Submitted By:
_____________________________________________________________
Shirley Robnett, Chair
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Albert Montero, Secretary
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