HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOA 08/20/2024Minutes of the COA Board Meeting RuEI ED
August 20, 2024
Present: Neal Boldrighini, loan Hoey, Paula Devine;,Pat;Cargper'�i4j:LdE3Ann Ceretani, Dick
Kelsay and Mary Hourigan. Josephine Madrazo, Director, Wendy Adams, Asst. Director
Guests: Nancy Graf, Marie Grygienc
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Paula Devine at 3:30 pm.
Update from the Friends of the COA by Marie G. Marie let us know that the Friends are not
meeting during the summer but will meet again in September.
Minutes of June 18, 2024:
Mary made a motion to accept the minutes and Paula seconded. The report was accepted by
unanimous vote.
Treasurer's Report:
Pat stated that there was nothing significant to note in the Fairfield account and a change in
the Gift account due to deposits and payments. The report was accepted by unanimous vote,
motion made by Dick, seconded by Neal.
Director's Report:
New Regional Public Health Nurse - Dayana Parisien:
• Community Health Nurse serving some of the surrounding towns in Bristol and Norfolk
counties.
• Her role involves providing health education, prevention care, and support to ensure
the well-being of others and our community members.
• Meet and Greet on Wednesday, September 251h at 10:30 am
Vacant Position Update:
• Sub Meals on Wheels Driver
• Part-time kitchen aide (Monday/Friday)
• Receptionist —soon to be posted.
Upcoming Programming:
• Smart Trivia — New monthly activity Tues Sept 3`d at 1 pm — Larry Houser host and his
goal is to work towards having a regional competition with neighboring COAs.
• Cornhole — now a regular program on the first Friday of each month at 12 pm
• Joyful Chorus will return Thurs Sept 5th
• Chime Prg- with Mary and Elisha beginning Sept 12 at 9
• Jewelry making with Paula Fri Sept 61h at 12:30 pm
• Countdown to 65 — with Bill Rowbottom of Blue Cross Blue Shield Sept 1012:30 pm
• Home Modification for Independent Lifestyles — Marge McNally of Interior Elements
and Aimee Logan of Wood Palace Kitchens on Wed Sept 111h, 1 pm
• Coffee with Reps on Sept 16th at 10 am
• Info Session on Adult Day Care and Bingo —Joyful Living Adult Day Center in Attleboro
sponsoring. Sept 17th at 1 pm
• SCAMS- Sean Garvey of Homeland Security Sept 18th, 10:30 am TRIAD
• Open Mic Coffee Hour- Sept 20, 11:30 am Afternoon of local talent
singers/musicians/poets
• Defining Aging Goals - Michelle Woodberry of 2Sister Senior Advisors
• Karaoke with Barry Mallon — Karaoke King of Seekonk Sept 27th
Social Services:
• We requested funding for the Mansfield Electric Fund to assist residents facing
financial difficulties with paying their electric bills and it was approved by Electrical
Board of Commissioners.
• SHINE- We are preparing for open enrollment which begins Oct 15th —December 7th
• Increase in requests for rental assistance and assistance with water bills.
• Increase mental issues in our senior population
Welcome to Mansfield Oct 23'd- Mary and Paula mentioned they would volunteer to
represent the COA in addition to Josephine and Wendy.
Code of Conduct — working on a draft and sending it out for review.
Old Business
• Update on the Senior Prom Request for Funds- The committee asked for $1150 from
the gift account. Prom will be September 22, 2024 at the Elks from 4-8. Mansfield Deli
will cater a sit down dinner. There will be a DJ and photo booth. Pat is donating the
cake. Dick made a motion to approve the funds and Lee Ann 2"d.
• Update on Family Fun Night- Went well good turnout.
New Business
Non -Profit Gift Fund- Awarded a grant for $775.00 to fund the new sensory program at the
Memory Cafe. Barn Babies and Sing, Explore & Create.
New ideas
• Neal told us about a new canine "Search and Rescue" dog in town. He Is trained to
assist in searching for individuals with Dementia and Autism. He is looking to raise
funds to help with cost of new canine. Dick mentioned bringing the new dog handler
to Triad meeting.
• Lee Ann mentioned the Alzheimer's walk is at Patriot's Place on October 20, 2024.
• Dick mentioned Out of Darkness/ Suicide Prevention walk at Borderland in Easton on
October 6, 2024.
• David Martin came to the meeting to introduce himself. He is running for State
Representative.
A motion to adjourn was made by Dick, seconded by Lee Ann at 4:47 PM.
Next meeting will be September 17, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Wendy Adams