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MANSFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING TOWN OF MANSFIELD
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MANSFIELD, MA 07018 91 OCT 17 PN b: 17
MEETING OF September 10, 1992 i at Se �
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ChairmanSonia Walgreen Director Cale,Tartue_.jia
Vice Chmn - Judy Cuclnotta, Ass't Director -- Ada Milliken €
Treasurer a surer Beth Woad SecretaryJoseph FCorliss S
Member - Patricia J Hume Me=mber Loin Thomas
member Joy Lee e Eppc s
The needing opened at 7:40 PM,wath President Walgreen,
Beth Wood, Joseph Corliss, Judy'Cucinotta, Lois Thomas, Joy Leo Eppes
Gale and Alfa 'pr.csent> Patricia Hume was unable to attend.
The 'Seczetary's Report was accepted as submitted on a
motion by Joy Lee Eppes, seconded by Beth Wood.
The Treasurer's Report, Warrants and Budget Status
Report were accepted on a motion by Loris `Phomas seconded by Beth Wood.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
On September 20,21. h 22 the friends of
the Drop -In -Center will share a crafts sale table with the DAR at the
Rotary Balloon Festival at.:Mansfield Airport.
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The movie program has been well re-
ceived at the Center. Cale stated that she had shown "Driving Miss
Daisy " and "Tine Bear " and every one was pleased. The Tri-I3oro
Cinema bus trip was not a success and Inas been cancelled.
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Gale ;asked for and was given permission
to take vacation dais on October 17, 18 & 21 due to family visits.
On Saturday, October 5, 1491 between
1-5 PH the annual Jaycees Senior Cookout will take place. A limit of
100 attendees has been set and Ada reports that 65 persons }save, signed
up already.
Gale reported on an Ei,EA Grant of
$2,79000 for an activities co- ofd nc t G z to work on the i 1Ylp ement -
at.ionof the social Clay care program or co-ordination with the Hum•aaa
Resource Network. A discussion followed on the merits, needs and
costs to implement the social day care `program. Mr. coxiins felt
there was ._a peed for a five day ;program to cover needs for those
.forking couples with elders at home. Cale envisioned a twice a'week
program at first. 'After considerable discussion by all members it
was decided to ;study the, implications of starting the program and
weigh the pros and coni and report at a later meeting for a decision,
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Oale was directed by the Board iia writes �
a Grant application for the $2,790,00 available for an activities
co-ordinator to work with the Center on programs and ,any ithud
activities that may be suitable to the clients necas. 4
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OLD BUSfNESS.
Gale reported that the security system has been put in
lace. Mr Corliss has been appointed to meet, with Colin Cauldwelt of
:'.the Library Trustees and go to the Building Committee and.: Selectmen
On matters relating to the KStallatlori.
Gale reported that the aLibrary/CGA Centex has been
granted its official occupancy permit Mier resolving the problem
related to emergency exits.
NEW BUS LNESS e
A Harvest Ball is planned for Thursday, October 24,
1991 featuring Jackie Brown and his orchestra. The Ball will be held
at the. Center_ from '7 to 10 SSM.
The Special Town Meeting of October 7, 1991 will .in-
clude a request that the `own fund Self Help ,;Inc. with $3000.00 to
enable SeIC-Help to dist ibute surplus load in Mansfield. There is .an
urgent need for this ;supplement to be available to those in need and
every ,one is requested to make a, special attempt to be on hand to vote
for this needed item. Sall -help assisted 860 Mansfield families with
various needs and emergencies during 1987-1988,
Gale reported that due to cuts in BrisLol Elders budget...
the stipend for Arthur Remillard hrata been reduced from $1.30/mo to
Respectfully submitted
(Tse h F. Corliss Sr
secretary ary