Minutes of Regular Meeting of the San Jose Senior Center Advisory Board Held at San Jose Senior Center 2814 San Jose Blvd On April 1, 2015

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1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of the San Jose Senior Center Advisory Board Held at San Jose Senior Center 2814 San Jose Blvd On April 1, 2015 VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Jones Eugene Thompson Marvin Archuleta Betty Archuleta Franceal Lucia Julia Williams Chairperson Vice-Chairman VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT: Olivia Castillo OTHERS PRESENT: Amparo C. Vasquez Corina Yrigollen San Jose Senior Center Manager San Jose Senior Center Assistant Manager EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: Dale Janway Steve McCutcheon Mayor City Administrator ROLL CALL OF VOTING MEMBERS AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM: Roll call of those present was taken by Pat Jones, Chairperson. It was determined that a quorum was present. The meeting was called to order at 1:10 p.m. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA OF APRIL 1, 2015: After a review of the April 1, 2015 Agenda, B. Archuleta moved that the Agenda be approved, and seconded by M. Archuleta. 1

2 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4, 2015 REGULAR MEETING: The motion was made by J. Williams and seconded by F. Lucia that the Minutes of the March 4, 2015 meeting be approved. APPROVAL OF APRIL 2015 WEEKLY ACTIVITES CALENDAR: Daily meals served from 11:30 12:30 Daily entertainment 11:00-11:30 Monday Low Impact Exercise 9:00-9:30 Monday Computer Classes Monday Line dancing 1:30-4:00 Tuesday Blood Pressure/Sugar Levels 10:30-11:30 Tuesday Bingo 1:00-4:00 Wednesday Quilting Class 9:30-5:00 Wednesday Computer Classes Thursday Line Dancing 1:30-4:00 Thursday Ceramics/Crafts 10:00-4:00 Thursday Blood Pressure/Sugar Levels 10:30-11:30 Friday Low Impact Exercise 9:00-9:30 Friday Line Dancing 1:30-2:30 Friday Computer Classes April 1 st Easter Bonnet Parade and Celebration 10:30 April 1 st Advisory Board Meeting 1:00 April 1 st State Income Tax Preparation 2:00 April 2 nd Lance Redman Performance 10:30 April 3 rd Kitchen Closed to honor Good Friday April 6 th Dominoes 10:00 April 7 th Bingo 1:00 April 8 th TLC Presentation 10:45 April 8 th - State Income Tax Preparation 1:00 April 9 th - La Familia Dental Presentation 10:30 April 15 th State Income Tax Preparation 1:00 April 17 th Dance 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. April 23 rd and 24 th - No Line Dancing April 24 th - Clay Pot Art Class April 30 th Monthly Birthday Celebration 10:15 April 30 th - First Baptist Choir Performance 10:30 2

3 A motion was made to approve the April 2015 Calendar by F. Lucia and seconded by M. Archuleta. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2015: Ms. Vasquez reported that the total number of patrons served in March was 3,259 and the nutritional program served 1,884, for a total of 5,143. Ms. Vasquez stated that in March we took in $4, in bingo money, we reserved $75.00 from that amount to purchase additional bingo cards, and we paid out $4, Ms. Vasquez reported we had 21 new members sign up during the month of March. A motion was made to approve the Monthly Report by F. Lucia and seconded by B. Archuleta. APPROVAL OF MANAGER S REPORT: Ms. Vasquez stated that the membership is growing every day. A total of 21 new members signed up during the month of March. However, on the downside, we are outgrowing the Center. Ms. Vasquez informed the board that she has met and discussed with Mayor Janway and City Administrator Steve McCutcheon the need for more space at the Center and lack of parking spaces. Mayor Janway and Mr. McCutcheon are working on a solution. Ms. Vasquez will meet with Mr. McCutcheon and the Finance Director on Friday, April 3, 2015 to review the Budget for the upcoming fiscal year, at which time the request for additional space for the Center will also be discussed. Volunteers are preparing income tax returns for the community on Wednesdays. For the month of March, a total of 61 returns were prepared. The Assai String Quartet performed for the seniors on March 13 th. It was a wonderful performance by the Assai String Quartet and the seniors enjoyed it very much. Artist, Anndrea Wilcox held a Silk Scarf Painting Class and a Thunder Gourd Class on March 19 th and 20 th. The senior ladies were very happy with their artwork on the scarves and gourds. We had a total of 23 participants. A Prevnar clinic was held here at the Center by Walgreens Pharmacy on March 24 th. A total of six seniors were administered the pneumonia shot. Ms. Vasquez inquired whether a clinic for the Shingles vaccine would be available through Walgreens. 3

4 The representative from Walgreens Pharmacy will check on the possibility and let us know. Walgreens Pharmacy is also offering to the seniors the choice to have their prescriptions delivered to them here at the Senior Center. A motion was made to approve the Manager s Report by B. Archuleta and seconded by F. Lucia. COMMENTS AND CONCERNS FOR DISCUSSION ONLY. Chairperson, Pat Jones wanted to commend Ms. Vasquez and her staff for the wonderful job they are doing at the Center. The board members were in agreement with Ms. Jones. Chairperson, Pat Jones, stated that one of the senior ladies is decorating hats. She suggested that the senior ladies who craft may be interested in learning this technique. Ms. Vasquez stated that the Center plans to have a garage sale on May 23, 2015 which is on a Saturday and the tables will be set up in the dining room. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, the motion was made to adjourn by F. Lucia and seconded by J. Williams. No: None. Motion carried. Chairperson, Pat Jones declared the Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Approved by: Pat Jones, Chairperson Amparo C. Vasquez, Manager 4

5 Patsy Jackson, Director of Arts 5