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LLEYVILLE
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Thursday, March 15, 2012
1:30 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Colleyville Senior Center Advisory Committee was called to order
at 1:32 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Debra Minea, Chair of the Committee.
ROLL CALL: Debra Minea, Molly Skinner, Anne Gifford, Denise LaPosta,
Heath Dowell and Dorothy Parker
ABSENT: Melanie Damron
STAFF: Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor; Monica Walsh,
Director of Parks and Recreation
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of the March 15, 2011 Senior Center Advisory Committee Minutes
Molly Skinner made a motion to approve the minutes. Denise LaPosta seconded the
motion. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Activities for Younger Seniors
The Committee members collectively brought ideas forward to discuss activities for
younger seniors. Suggestions included the possibility of establishing a Book Club on
Tuesday or Thursday night; Molly Skinner will get with Erica Gill at the Library to
research. Debra Minea visited Carrollton to see how they did their Texas Holdem'
Night and found that we could borrow their equipment; Dick Minea offered to host
the activity. A Trivia Night was suggested with the idea of getting sponsors for this
activity. A mentoring program, a 5k run and bus trips to various destinations were
amongst other thoughts and ideas brought forward. It was agreed by the
Committee and staff that this will require ongoing discussion and research.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Senior Center Wish List
The Committee discussed the current items on the Senior Center Wish List. The
puzzle table lighting is still a priority; Renee Garrett will research the cost to install a
drop light over the table.
5. Discussion of Items of Interest for Potential Future Action
None
6. Reports - Staff and Committees
Renee Garrett, Senior Center Supervisor gave an overview of the center activities
and upcoming events.
7. Citizen comments/presentations regarding items not on the agenda
None
8. Adjournment
Dorothy Parker moved to adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Heath Dowell seconded the motion.
The motion carried with a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
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Kathy E. Moore, Administrative Assistant