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Mayor’s Commission on AgingMeeting Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:00 PM Janet Goeske Senior Center Minutes: Call to Order: 4:01pm Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioners in attendance:Marilyn Martin, Julie Brown-Tartaglino, Grosvenor (Bud) Fish, Irene Weir, Madeline Pruett, Bob Reeves, Shari Fleischman, Sandy Tarmo, Cyndi Pardee and Cheryl Tavaglione Guests in attendance:Grace Abboud,Bill Abboud, Krista Dixon, Nancy Castillo, Daniel Brown, Yazmin Perez, Jose Mendez, Ron Profeta, James Lawson, Anthony Zamora, Wayne Santand Lovelyn Razzouk Introductions: Richard Gardner -thanked commissioners, Mayor’s office for their efforts regarding the Dementia event Bill Abboud -talked about his radio showon Sunday’s in the AM Krista Dixon –shared her concern for the lack of senior housing in the City of Riverside Lovelyn Razzouk–Inviting all to the upcoming Candlelight event at La Sierra University on th December 4 James Lawson/Wayne Sant-Oakmont Senior Living -Presentation: Proposing a senior living/assisted care/memory care 85 unit facility/60 employees/100 residents. Completion anticipated by 2017. Sandy Tarmo–introduced Janice Bielman (Meals on Wheels -Director) Janice discussed the needs of the organization, more fundingis needed. They survive on donations alone. The proposed talent show in the spring(MCOA partnership) would go a long way to raise funds st their organization. Sandy Tarmo –suggested that this event could take place the 1weekend in May at the Fox Theatre/Conv. Center. Ticket prices $50.0 per person? Bob Reeves–thanked Janice for her presentation –a decision hasn’t been made as to who the MCOA would partner with for a spring fundraiser event. Shari Fleischman-thankedIrene/Marilyn for helping at the Purple Boat Float event. Also, they recently gathered to discuss the proposed Senior Day symposium for next year. Further discussion will take place in January. A potluck amongst all of the commissioners was Page 3