HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-10 Council on Aging Minutes
Department of Elder Services Kathy Shelp, Director
Connecting our Community through Service, Experience and Advocacy
North Andover Council on Aging
North Andover Senior Center
December 10, 2024 @ 9:00 A.M.
Minutes
Attendance:
Members Present: David VanArsdale {Chair}, Lucius Michel {Vice-Chair}, Quentara Costa {Secretary}, Maria
Rosati, Patricia Riley, Allen Naffah, George Kangos, Remo Zimbaldi, Dr. Harry Kaloustian
Absent: Jennifer Abou-ezzi, Joan Thompson, Eileen Elliot, Priscilla Raposo
Others Present: Kathy Shelp, Director of Elder Services; Cahla Ahlstrom, Outreach Manager
Call to order: 9:00 AM
Roll call by David VanArsdale
Minutes: Review of November 2024. Motion to approve as is by George. Seconded by Luke.
Update from Kathy Shelp, update on Senior Center:
Thanksgiving meal for seniors held at the Stevens Estate was excellent despite the weather. Transportation and
deliveries went smoothly. Feedback was positive. Great entertainment.
Motion from Luke to draft a thank you note from COA to Fireside Catering/Weber Family. Seconded by
Quentara.
Senior Center received CHEF grant related to nutrition.
Applying through MEVA for a DOT grant related to obtaining a 14-passenger van.
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Super Saturdays start January 11, 40 people signed up so far. Starting with table top games, but the rest will be
themed differently. Once complete, data on the programs will be reviewed to determine who attended, etc.
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January 27 Kathy will be presenting the strategic plan to the select board.
General Discussion
Luke drafted some logistics for the “Birds of a Feather” program idea. Looking to work more on this in the new
year.
Adjournment at 9:25 A.M. Motion to adjourn by Al. Unanimously agreed.
Respectfully submitted,
Quentara Costa, Secretary
North Andover Elder Services 481 Sutton Street North Andover MA 01845
978.688.9560 www.northandoverma.gov kshelp@northandoverma.gov