January 10, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Monument Community Partnership

SENIOR ACTION TEAM

January 10, 2011

Pre Meeting Visit: Ray Kuzbari, Concord’s Transportation Manager came by to tell us about the Planned for Monument Corridor Bikeway Network connection to the Contra Costa Canal Trail (via Tioga Road) and the Concord Skate Park. Ray talked with Jean and other early to arrive members about Monument transportation issues. It pays to come early!

Present: Harold Blair, Ellen Breshears, Jean Fadari, Janet Johnson, Elizabeth Villafuerte-Jones (Liz), Jacie Jones (with the community health alliance and is the Monument connection with Caring Hands), Mary Lou Laubscher, Wes Laubscher, Vicky Lizarraga, Hilda Giminez-Paglia, , Arlene Phillips, Cynthia Rothschild, Sally Smith

• Jacie is with Caring Hands of the John Muir Hospital District. She is recruiting both Spanish speaking seniors who need the service, or volunteers to help with the program.
• Cynthia – works at a new position with Catholic Charities as Chief Program Officer for Catholic Charities which has many programs in both Alameda and Contra Costa county.
• Elizabeth is with Peer Counseling in the County Health Department. She would like to have a Peer Counseling Training in March in Spanish. Do you know a prospect for the training?
• Arlene Phillips and Vicky Lizarraga reported the Monument Corridor Senior Services Outreach grant is almost complete. It is in the process of being signed and should start soon.
• Janet – “Assisted Living in your home”- At Home and Companion Services. Working with Hospice clients.
• Ellen – Addis Health Care and is deeply involved with new health plan issues. Now a person who falls and needs extra care must see their primary care physician within 90 days.

Community Reports
• Our own Stan Hansen is being honored at the Heartfelt Dinner sponsored by the Monument Crisis Center at the Concord Hilton, February 3 from 5 – 9 p.m.
• A Consumer Boomer Survey is being conducted in our county. If you are or know of a boomer born from 1946 to 64 your are encouraged to fill out the survey - www.surveymonkey.com/sT3DHXk2.
• East Bay Senior Expo Friday March 25 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel

Adventures in Portugal
Sally showed pictures of the trip to Portugal she ,Susan Lawson and Virginia Brunk took to Portugal.

Vickie’s Adventures
Vickie related highlights of the recent trip she and her husband took to Dubai, Turkey and Amsterdam

Evaluation of Senior Action Team Programs in 2010
First set of marks are ABC rankings on the value of program. The second set of C’s votes are to continue that program

Current Senior Action Team Programs to Continue or Not
Monthly speakers on elder health and well being A+ AAAA CCCCC
Individual and Group Support and Encouragement A+ AB CC
Encouraging use of senior experience and knowledge A+BA BAA CCC
Developing Senior Leadership in the Monument, City and County BCBB CCCC
to support community improvements
Advocating for space on Monument Blvd. A+CAC CCC
Planning for a Monument van to replace Route 8 CCBBB CCC
Advocating for affordable senior housing BCCC CC
Advocating for safe walking trails A+AAAAB/A CCC
Partnering with John Muir Health and Catholic A+AABAA CCC
Charities to bring additional services to elders

Continued active participation in the following Senior Action Team initiated programs now with partnership wide action teams of their own:
Children’s literacy Action Team A+BABAA CC
Community Gardens Action Team A+BACAA CC
Transportation Action Team A+BABAA CC

Goals for 2011
Possible additions to goals for 2011:
Developing local Senior Peer Counseling Trainings
Bring in new members especially residents

Note:The above informal survey and suggested goals will be used to determine 2011 goals at the February SAT meeting.7-

Future Meetings
2-7-11 Senior Assistive Devices -Deborah Mc Donald O.T.
Report on Monument Corridor Senior Services Outreach grant
3-7-11 Improve Your Memory – Judy Vared from Age Song

Evaluation of This meeting –
Positive –
• Cynthia from Catholic Charities
• Ellen’s Information on Federal Regulation Changes
• Liz’s efforts to bring Senior Peer Counseling in Spanish to Monument area

What Could be Improved –.
• More residents attending

Next Senior Action Team meeting – February 7, 2011 9:30 am. Keller House, 1760 Clayton Rd, Concord

Mission Statement - The Monument Community Senior Action Team represents seniors ages 55+. We actively promote activities to meet senior needs resulting in an improved quality of life for all.