1994-01-26 - Committee on Aging - Minutes �' u
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��� MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
, BUFFALO GROVE JOINT COMMISSION ON AGING
Thursday, January 26, 7 PM
Alcott Center, 530 Bernazd Drive
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Harriet Rubenstein at 7:05 P.M.
Members in attendance: Harriet Rubenstein, Park Board Trustee Bob McNeely, Gina
Sheade,�arolyn Swanson, Diane Breslow, Phillip Versten.
Approval of Minutes-Moved by Mr. Versten, second by Ms. Sheade. Minutes approved.
Correspondence-Ms. Rubenstein shared a letter from Ann O'Brien, Senior Advocate of
Catholic Charities'Case Coordination Unit. This unit of�ers various social and
advocacy programs for seniors in Northwest Cook County. Ms. Breslow indicated that
we should be sure to include the Unit among our invitees when we offer an exhibition or
open house. Ms. Swanson added that a Lake County chapter of the organization ezists as
well.
Resource Library Update-Ms. Sheade proposed the titles of the pieces in the library be
organized by category,perhaps on index card, as opposed to using article summaries.
The Commission agreed. Ms. Sheade reported that the library was getting some use and
tnat she wouid talk to ttie Park UistricYs Active Agers coordinator about ideas for
keeping seniors informed and aware, on a recurring basis, of this resource.
Senior Leisure Programs Update- The Commission reviewed "Avenues,"the Active
Agers newsletter, commenting positively all around.
New Business- Taxi Service Registration at Active Agers Meetings
Mr. Versten responded to the inquiry from the Commission as to whether the Village
would agree to have registration into the taxi cab program available at the Active Agers
meeting. Mr. Versten stated that the Park District can register Buffalo Grove seniors,
and that such registration can be ongoing. He indicated that he would forward the
applications and program description to Mr. Schimmel.
Adjournment- There being no other business, the next meeting was scheduled for
February 23. Ms. Sheade moved to adjourn, Ms. Swanson seconded. Meeting
adjourned. ,