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MINUTES
Mansfield ;Council on Aging,
September 20, 1976
Present: Bradford Johnson, Linda Martinelli, Marie Connor, Dolores Benson
Absent: Clara Flint, Rev. Rankin, Doreen Mulcahy, i
Others: Maureen Canner, Edredge McCeuslin, Lena Jodice, Edith Cobb, Laura Chapman
Meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. by President Johnson; 2nd VP Linda Martinelli presided at 7:30 p..
1. Brad Johnson commented on his conversation with Dennis HaRon regarding two hcu rs additione
time for Maureen and also regarding unfavorable comments as to conflicts at the DIC and with!
the Council Group. Pres. Johnson suggested that Council Members me;twith the Town Manager
to clarify these remarks.
2. Pres. Johnson will continue to Follow up on the Home Care contract. Maureen is waiting
to hear how the new contract is going 'to work out. Two chore ,corkers have already been
lined up. The contract is now in Bat ton. Mar reed will check on fo rms_for chore, services.
3. The Transportation Commi_ttee!s draft on the Minibus schedule proposed by Doreen Mulcahy -
end Clora Flint was read by Dolores Benson. The council wishes to have more information
on this.
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. ,The Dietary Program is going well with 20 people -receiving special diet counseling.
Total people involved in this program is 40-50. A Senior Slims luncheon is scheduled for
for Sept. 21. It is hopedan exercise class can be organized also.
b.. Maureen consented one mental health meeting she attended at V ich Sister Moore of lladonna
Manor spoke on spotting mental illness in older p:opl.e. The nxt meeting is scheduled for
October 18 with the subject, "Coping with Loneliness".
c. Pn invitation has been ,received f nom the Housing Authority for the Open House at Bi-
centennial Court from 1-4 p.m. on October 3.
d. There is a meeting on September 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Ill River Home Care Office; Jack
Crane will discuss Title V Program.
e. The Hot Lunch Program will start at the DTC on Oct. 4. Maureen has 1600.00 appropriated
for paper goods. Plastic utensils willbe purcharysed and tables from the Church borrowed to
be set up at -the DIC. The capacity is 35-40 people.
f. Maureen will order the unlit to keep Meals on Wheels hot for ;p125.00 as voted.
g. A meeting of the Maes. !assn. of Older Americans will be held at Lowell Auditorium on 10/1.
h. Maureen will coordinate plans to have Jack Crane meet with us and neighboring Councils
on Nov. 1 at 7:30 to discuss overall duties/operation of Council & Director.
5. Brad Johnson stated that the Jaycees will handle the clothing exchange for the DIC,
Marie Connor volunteered to help on this. The Jaycees also plan a trill in the future.
6. Linda Martinelli, Phil Connor, Edith Cobb,aind Edredge McCauslin, The Committee, presents d e
the rules tihich have been pstabli.ste d for bus trips. 1. Those with disabilities to be accom-
S_ panied.by a friend or family member.- 2. Those with health/di6t problems or those on
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special medication to speak with the Director before the trip. 3. There will be an extra
charge for the better seats. 4. Smokers & beseatedat rear of bus. 5. Designated seat
number after final payment for tri}. 6.10vern:ight trips to be paid one month in advance
with day trips as noted. 7. Tipping is not required. 8. Slips on rules and seat No, to
be given at time pf purchase.. %
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7'. Lena Jodice will the ck on getti ng a coffee urn fbr DIC. If not possible, it was 'agreed
toask the Friends for monies to purchase one.
8. Marie Connor volunteered to fill in for Rita on a temporary basisl.
9. Dolores Benson asked that the Council vote to go on a bi-monphly meeting basis. Members
present voted to wait until a full board was present.
10. Motion to pay the follotaing bills (M. Connor D. Benson): N. E.ITelephone, 2 mos. .69.14,
Schofield Hardware, V6-051 Cirelli's, 42.54, Mansf. Body Shop, ':165.00, Fuel -Minibus, X58.97;
Salaries, Linda Martinelli mileage for Homecare, $23.80.
11. °Bill Haley is conducting Woodworking Classes (Lww5.00 per cl,aE:s) on Thurs. mornings.
12. Copper Embossing R Macrame Classes are on Tues. p.m. (,y500.00 in budget).
13. The Friends of the DIC will pay for piano tuning for piano donated by Firs. Rust.
14. 'Lena Jodice will onntact Jaycees on information re: selling food in area of ,"haunted
House" during its opening. She will report back to Maureen.
Motion to adjourn at 8:35 p•m• (M. Connor/D. Benson) so moved.
respectfully submitted,
Doreen Mulcahy
lceCretw y
VOTt: Regular meeting of Council on Monday, October 18 at 7'p.m. at DIC.
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