Council on Aging

Date: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 9:00am

TOWN OF PRINCETON

NOTICE OF MEETING

Posted in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch30 (a) Sections 18-25

BOARD/COMMITTEE: Council on Aging

DATE: November 1, 2023

TIME: 9:00 AM

LOCATION: COA, 206 Worcester Road, Princeton, MA

REQUESTED BY: Wendy Pape, Chair

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“The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before said meeting, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

PLEASE NOTE: Any member of the public interested in attending the meeting may do so by coming to the COA at 206 Worcester Road, Princeton.

LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED

1. Acceptance of October Meeting Minutes

2. Financial Report - FY24 YTD and Capital Budgeting for FY25 – 3 quotes

3. Lease Renewal – Rent Shortfall

4. PAS Show & Sale

5. Cultural Council Grant Submissions

6. Programming/Services

o Pickleball

o CPR – 8 attendees

o SHINE open enrollment – 4 dates in Nov

o Basket Workshop- 10/25 & 11/8

o Ted Reinstein from Chronicle – 10/26

o PMLD Luncheon for 45-11/14

o Paper Ornaments/ Judy Dino – 11/16

o Polymer Beads with Heather March – 11/09

o Advanced Directives-11/15

o Holiday Centerpiece – 12/5

o Harringtons – 12/7

o Felting – TBD

o Senior Chili Party-Jan

o Understanding Israel and Hamas-Jan – history & facts only

7. Wachusett House Update

8. Services

o Fuel Assistance

o Food Pantry & SNAP

o Wood Donations & Rotary Thanksgiving Turkeys

9. Data Projects

o Newsletter Insert or Mailing – Demographics & Program/Services Survey

o Updated Census Data

- New Business