HomeMy WebLinkAboutSC Minutes: 04/04/2024SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 4, 2024
SENIOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER —Chairperson Salazar called the meeting to order at 4:OOpm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —Chairperson Salazar
ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Robert Bolster, Charlene Martinez, Donna Salter, Nilo Salazar, Joyce Platt,
and Margaret Swope
EXCUSED: Kathryn Penny and Steve Sherman
A motion was made by Commissioner Platt seconded by Commissioner Bolster and unanimously
carried to excuse Commissioners Penny and Sherman.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - None
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
REPORTS FROM SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bolster said he is interested to see how the rain and floods have damaged
Wilderness Park and what the park looks like. Commissioner Bolster as a resident of the City of
Arcadia requested a tour of Wilderness Park. Deputy Director of Recreation and Community
Services (DDRCS) Candice Cheung said she would ask if this is possible.
Vice -Chairperson Swope reported the Friendship Club celebrated Easter, which included candy
and goodies, and a bonnet contest for the prettiest bonnet. Vice -Chairperson Swope reported
they have a new member and club members continue to meet each week on Wednesdays at
11 am. The Senior Friendship Club offers plenty to do, such as bingo, regular weekly meetings,
holidays celebrations, birthday celebrations, and more. The Friendship Club is always looking for
new members.
Commissioner Platt reported the Arcadia Travelers Club is doing well and provided an update on
upcoming trips. On May 9, a trip with Curt Tucker Tours will take place where participants will visit
the Bellflower Fire Museum, Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey, the oldest McDonald's,
Randy's Donut Shop, and lastly followed by lunch at Marino's Italian Restaurant. On June 6, the
Travelers Club will take a trip to the Bob Baker Marionette Theater followed by lunch at the Smoke
House. On June 27, the Travelers Club members will enjoy a tour of SoFi Stadium. Commissioner
Platt reported the guest speaker at the next general meeting on April 26 is Laurie Lincoln from
Main Street Tours. The Arcadia Travelers Club is a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Their office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 12:30am and annual membership is $10.
Commissioner Martinez reported the Bargain Box is currently closed for spring cleaning. The
Bargain Box will re -open on Wednesday, April 10, and Saturday, April 13, from 10am to 1 pm, with
a yard sale of jeans and winter clothes. Commissioner Martinez reported the Assistance League's
Links to Learning Program will donate 200 books to the City of Duarte schools and 440 books to
second graders at Garvey School. Sometimes this is the first book a child will receive that they
can keep. The Bargain Box will sometimes have a section with free books to take home.
Chairperson Salazar reported the Golden Senior Club members are doing well and are always
looking for new ideas to bring to the Club. Chairperson Salazar reported the Golden Senior Club
members meet every week on Thursday, and they now recite the pledge of allegiance at each
meeting. Chairperson Salazar reported each week Club members enjoy a form of exercise, bingo,
weekly meetings, and more. Chairperson Salazar said he makes sure to inform Club members
on all City education seminars, programs, and events held at the Arcadia Community Center.
REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON - None
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Regular meetinq minutes of March 7, 2024.
Recommended Action: Approve
It was moved by Commissioner Salter, seconded by Commissioner Platt, and unanimously
carried on roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item 2.a.
AYES:
Bolster, Platt, Salter, Salazar, Swope
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Penny and Sherman
ABSTAIN:
Martinez
1. REGULAR ITEMS
a. Report of Recreation Supervisor Gina Hernandez (RS)
Deputy Director of Recreation and Community Services (DDRCS) Candice Cheung reported on
behalf of Recreation Supervisor, Gina Hernandez, on the following programs: The Fit & Talk
program meets on Thursday's at 10am. Each week there is a new 30-minute workout planned for
individuals who are 50 years or older to enjoy such as Zumba, seated workouts, dance, and once
per month meet for a leisurely walk to a nearby location in Arcadia. The Monday Dance program
is held the first, third, and fifth Monday of the month and it is one of the popular programs where
adults enjoy a live band, ballroom dancing, socializing, and meeting new people. On March 1, the
Afternoon of Music event took place with 64 attendees. The event included lunch, dessert, a live
Jazz band, a photo booth, and dancing. On March 22, the first Senior Social Hour program took
place with nine participants. The purpose of this program is for lonely or single older adults to
make friends, socialize, and meet. The next event will be held on June 28. The Information and
Referral Program is available for individuals who need assistance finding important information
or resources.
b. Report of Recreation and Community Services Director (RCSD)
DDRCS Cheung reported on behalf of Director of Recreation and Community Services Sara
Somogyi. DDRCS Cheung reported the Santa Anita Derby Day will take place on Saturday, April
6. DDRCS Cheung handed out copies of the next series of the City -Wide Health Education Series.
The next seminar will be April 24, at 6pm on Treating Developmental Delays. On May 22, at 6pm,
the seminar will be on Adolescent Mental Health, and on June 26, the seminar will be on
symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment on Hyperplasia.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Salazar adjourned the meeting at 4:35pm to May 2, 2024, at 4:OOpm in the
Recreation Conference Room, 375 Campus Drive, Arcadia.
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Chairpe son
Nilo Salazar
By: JA
Secretary
Gina Hernandez