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1992-02-20 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 20, 1992 CALL MEETING TO ORDER PRESENT: APPROVE MINUTES: 1. January 16, 1992 2. February 6, 1992 Approved Approved Seconded Seconded Corrections: CORRESPONDENCE 1. Proposal for work at Tennis Courts - Copeland Coating 2. Request for use of Robinson Lane Facilities 9/20/92 - Mid Hudson Road Runners 3. Request from Dutchess Debs - Use of Robinson Lane facilities 7/25 and 26 4. Request from Wappinger Men's Softball League with check for $150.00 5. Request from Sunday Morning Softball League with check for $150.00 6. Letter from Little League - itemized list of items purchased 7. Contract from Little League for 1992 for our approval 8. Contract from Deer Hill for 1992 Swim Season 9. Letter from Hughsonville Fire District 10. Copy of memo to Planning Baord from Graham Foster 11. Letters from W.C.S.D regarding fees 12. Order form for Spring Seedlings - Dutchess County Soil and Water 13. Recreation Annual Report for 1991 14. Correspondence for the month - Outgoing 15. List of 1992 Town Officials and Officers REPORTS: K.D. B.R. T.F. E.K. J.M. H.J.M. S.M. D.R. R.J.H. NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS - Fees for use of fields - Re: Barbara Montross request for practice fields MEETING ADJOURNED NEXT MEETING ~ , . RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 1992 NEXT MEETING MARCH 19, 1992 The regular meeting of the Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission was held February 20, 1992 at Schlathaus Park, All Angels Hill Road, Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Ralph J. Holt. Others present were Senior Citizen Director Kathi Delisa, Commission Members Terry Fisher, Ellen Korz, Joseph Mastroianni, Stephen Miller, Donald Rider, Maintenance Supervisor John Vorndran and Town Board Member June Visconti. Recreation Director Bernie Reimer arrived at 8:10 p.m. The minutes of the regular January 16, 1992 meeting and the special meeting of February 6, 1992 were approved on a motion by Mr. Mastroianni seconded by Mr. Miller with all in favor. CORRESPONDENCE A letter and proposal was received from Jim Raleigh of Copeland Coating Co., Inc. for repair and surface work to the 4 tennis courts at Martz Field. The total procedure as outlined in his proposal would cost approximately $11,295.00. Mr. Holt mentioned that there are major low spots and cracks in the courts which should be repaired. Mr. Raleigh mentioned that to redo the courts completely would cost approximately $50,000. which Mr. Holt said we were not in a position to do. Mr. Holt was told that this repair work should last us approximately 10 years. Another meeting has been scheduled for February 24th for Mr. Holt to meet with Mr. Martin Wylde of N.Y. Tennis to obtain another proposal on this work. Mr. Rider asked about some preventive maintenance for the 2 courts on the other side of the road. Mrs. Visconti mentioned that we should check with the County Maintenance to see if we could do our work in conjunction with maintenance they do on their courts. A request has been received from the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club to use the Robinson lane Recreation Area for their races on Sunday, September 20th. This request was approved providing that they again bring in their own porta-johns. A discussion also took place regarding a usage fee. When fees were submitted to the Town Board special requests such as this was not addressed. After a discussion, it was suggested that a letter be sent to the Town Board to Amend the Town Policy on Recreation Fees as follows: $50.00 for a 1 day event of 100 or more participants. A letter was received from Floyd Scholz,Tournament Director of the Dutchess Debs Softball requesting the use of Robinson lane Complex for the weekend of July 25 and 26 with a raindate of the 27 for their 5th Annual Tournament. Recreation Minutes Page 2 February 20, 1992 Mrs. Roe mentioned that they have been notified of the fee due and that was not a problem. After a discussion, it was felt that this would not conflict with Little League and therefore permission was granted. A letter was received from Richard Bernhard, President of the Sunday Morning Softball League requesting the use of fields #2 and 10 at Robinson Lane and field #1 at Rockingham for their League. They would use the fields on Sundays from 8:30 to noon beginning April 26 to October 4. Approval for this request was granted with the emphasis that NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are allowed at the Recreation Areas. A check in the amount of $150.00 has been received. A request and check in the amount of $150. has been received from Bob Drennan of the Wappinger Men's Modified Softball League. They are once again requesting as much field availability as we can provide with the projected start of the season in mid-April. Mr. Holt mentioned that we are still working on field availability. Mr. Reimer will try and move the Women's League to Quiet Acres thereby giving the men another night at Castle POint and relinquishing another night at Rockingham to the Soccer League. Hopefully, the Town will receive approval from the D.E.C. so we can put in the 3rd field at Castle Point in the near future. A letter has been received from Gary Mensching, President of Little League with an itemized list of items to be purchased with the assistance of the $6,000. contributed by the Town towards the operation of the Little League program. Supervisor Smith has forwarded to us a copy of the Little League contract for 1992. After reviewing this contract, a motion was made by Mr. Fisher seconded by Mr. Miller to recommend to the Town Board that this contract be accepted. All were in favor. A contract has been received from Kenneth Scherrieble, Executive Director of Deer Hill Conference Center for the use of their facilities for the 1992 swim program. The program runs from June 25th to August 14th from 11:00 to 2:30 Monday thru Friday. The cost for this facility use would be $5,500 which is $300. higher than the contract for 1991. A motion was made by Mr. Miller seconded by Mrs. Korz to accept this contract with all in favor. A letter was received from Arthur W. Waddle, District Secretary of the Hughsonville Fire District. This letter was in response to our request to use their District facilities as a playground site this summer. He stated that prior to approval of this request, that they wanted us to be aware that they felt that there was a lack of supervison on the part of the counselors and that the grounds were not picked up. Mr. Holt mentioned that he would stress this fact to ALL the counselors at the beginning of the playgrounds. Mr. Reimer will write a letter to the District telling them that the counselors would be told and that we will keep on top of the situation. Recreation Minutes Page 3 February 20, 1992 A copy of a memo from Graham Foster, Highway Superintendent, to the Planning Board was discussed. Mr. Holt mentioned that when the Chelsea Yacht Club came in to the Planning Board for approval to install equipment on the property, Mr. Foster pointed out several items which he felt should be addressed and resolved prior to approval of the plot plans for the Club. One of the items which was brought up was the fact that the fence on the West Side of Front Street was encroaching on Town Property. Other items addressed were the fact that the Cul-de-sac on Front Street was blocked off, the public access to the beach at Bank Street was closed off, and there are reserved parking signs on Town Property. Mr. Holt mentioned that the public hearing was adjourned until the Yacht Club has a detailed survey dxeon the property. Any help in alleviating the parking problems for the Town would be welcome. Confirmation letters were received from the Wappinger Central School District stating that the utilization of school property by various muncipalities for the purpose of recreation purposes will not be subject to charge. It was the opinion of legal counsel that such usage has been "paid" in advance by those same municipalities by allowing the cross-use of their facilities. Copies of the 1991 Director's Annual Report were distributed to all members for their review and if anyone has any questions they will be addressed at our next meeting. Outgoing correspondence: 1. Letter to Larry Tenda Miracle Ear - Thanks for program pre- ventive hearing health care. 2. Peter Mack - applying for a waiver for immunization records. 3. Robert Baisley - Thanking him for the maintenance at Hughsonville and to notify him that Town Maintenance will be assuming the responsibility in 1992. 4. Josephine Henry - Thanks for name of craft person for Senior Center. 5. Denise Morse - advising of new Town Fee for use of field 6. Donald Grossman - Sunday Morning League - advising of new Town Fee for use of facilities 7. Bob Drennan - Wappinger Men's Modified League- Advising of new Town Fee. 8. Hughsonville Fire District - Requesting use of facilities for Summer Program. A list of the Town Officials and Officers for 1992 was distributed to all members for their information. Mr. Fisher mentioned that his phone number was incorrect. It should be 297-4711 Recreation Minutes Page 4 February 20, 1992 SENIOR CITIZEN REPORT Mrs. Delisa distributed a report on the SEnior Center for the month of January which is attached to these minutes. She also noted the following: 1. On Mondays the average attendance is 12. There are 168 seniors registered with a daily average attendance of 32. 2. A new craft teacher, Sue Parlimen, has been hired. She will work on Monday's and Fridays and as needed. Sue was recommended by Josephine Henry and is a member of the Home Bureau and well qualified. 3. Rose Malota our exercise and line dance instructor is not able to continue working for us because of health reasons. Mrs. Delisa has contacted Sue Borchardt, who worked for us last'year, and asked her if she could come back to do the exercise on Thursdays. Mrs. Malota was working on an internship basis also on Fridays for College Credit and will continue this until April. Under this internship she has to come up with an activity for the Seniors. Mrs. Delisa mentioned that this same type of program would be available for our summer playground. 4. The VCR was broken and is temporarily fixed. Mrs. Delisa mentioned that we will probably have to replace it in the near future. 5. Senior Citizen 1.0. Cards are now being issued for all Town of Wappinger Seniors. 6. A suggestion box has been put out at the Center and some suggestions have been for a microwave, name tags and more parties. 7. A trip is scheduled for March 31st to the"Castle Dinner Theater" Hamburg, New Jersey to a dinner and show "Red Hot and Cole - A Tribute to Cole Porter". Other trips planned are: Platzl's Brauhaus in Pomona, Dutch Apple Cruise and luncheon, Hunter Mountain Italian Festival, Woodlock Pines, Roseland Ranch and Peddler's Village. 8. Mr. Doug McHoul was in and will provide a Community Service Worker on the second Thursday of each month beginning in March. 9. Mrs. Delisa mentioned that she had spoken to the Wappinger Rotary on February 6th in regard to the Center. Mr. Holt and Mrs. Visconti both complimented her on her presentation. She mentioned that she brought up the suggestion of a Christmas dinner and "party" for Wappinger Seniors. It was suggested that we contact the Southern Dutchess Exchange Club and ask them if they would join the Rotary in providing a party. Mrs. Delisa will work out a plan on this. Recreation Minutes Page 5 February 20, 1992 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Beimer reported that we have received 3 applications for the Summer Director position. Although all three applicants are extremely qualified, Mr. Reimer said he would like to re-hire Amy Slacin. Miss Slacin has 6 years experience in this position. The West Point Concert is going well. The band members are arrlvlng between 6:30 - 6:45. Mr. Holt or Mr. Miller will be there to greet them. Bill Beale will be doing the lighting. Mr. Holt requested that we check with the band to see if the curtains could be closed while the people are taking their seats in the auditorium. Mr. Reimer mentioned that publicity information has been distributed to Radio Stations WBNR/WSPK, WKIP/WRNQ, WEOK/WPDH, WCZX FM 98 FAME, T.V. Channel 6, Newspapers Southern Dutchess News and Wappinger Weekly Hudson Valley Morning News, and Poughkeepsie Journal. A question was brought up "What are we going to do when we are filled?" "Who will be responsible to turn away people?" After a discussion it was decided to try and get a Sheriff's patrol just in case the situation arises. Mr. Liebermann, Fire Inspector will also be notified regarding this. Mr. Franco is all set for the buffet. The Summer Concert Schedule is set and copies were given to all members. The Schedule is as follows: June 25 July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 Aug. 6 Aug. 13 The Phantoms (50's) - The Woods Tea Co. (Folk Trio) Steve Johnson Magic Variety Show Switch In Time (Big Band Sounds) Jennifer Dreaper (Country) - The Phantoms The Shallows (50's) Gelfer, Gordon & Brady (Folk Rock) A discussion took place regarding field usage and charges. Mr. Reimer asked if he should approach Bowdoin Park to get use of a field 1 night a week. His thought was that the Town obtain the field, hopefully at no cost, where we could send one of our teams. Everyone thought it wouldn't hurt to try. We also discussed additional usage fees for 1 team to use a field 1 night a week and for 1 team to use the field every week for the ball season one or 2 times a week. After a discussion it was agreed that the following additional fees be sent to the Town Board for approval: $10.00 usage fee for single use of a field $50.00 for a one day event with 100 or more participants $50.00 for 1 team's season use of a field on a regular basis Recreation Minutes Page 6 February 20, 1992 SCHLATHAUS PARK Mr, Mastroianni brought up the fact that he would like to see a platform in front of the bandstand for dancing etc. This had been discussed a few years ago but final plans had not been completed on what we could actually put there. It was also suggested that curtains be purchased for the house. The police suggested that this be done especially with all the items that we have stored there. ROBINSON LANE All of the proposed changes for the store have been approved as we have checked with the electrician, the insurance company and the Fire Inspector. Little League is proceeding with this work. Mr. Miller asked about getting portajohns for tryouts March 21st and 22nd but this will not be necessary if the store is opened by that time. He also mentioned that we will need more garbage barrels with the fact that Little League will be selling soda by the cup instead of the can. Mr. Holt also asked Mr. Miller to contact Little League and remind them that we want the gas tank they are installing enclosed with cinder block as a safety measure. SOCCER The Soccer league would like to request a sign at the entrance of Rockingham listing field availability. They also asked if we could seed the field this Spring. Mr. Vorndran said it would be done as soon as possible and signs will be posted "KEEP OFF". CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Holt mentioned the following. 1. The dead trees and scrub brush are being cleared across the street from Castle POint. 2. The memorial dedication for Jason Smith has been worked out. A stone approximately 24" wide and 16" front to back will be placed by the Flag Pole at Robinson Lane. The stone will have space for approximately 18 names (2 rows of 9). It will read "In Recognition of all the Participants who have Contributed to the Teamwork, Sportsmanship and Spirit of the Game", with small letters donated by the friends of Jason Eric Smith, dedicated April 25, 1992. Recreation Minutes Page 7 February 20, 1992 3. The Proposal for Erecting Monuments, Dedicating Parks or Fields - Donations and/or Proposals for Dedications has been submitted to the Town Board for their approval with the following addition: "The Organization that is proposing to have a name added will be responsible for payment of the inscription." 4. No deed has been received for the Airport Park Property. 5. He asked Mr. Vorndran to go down to Fishkill to look at the dirt that they placed on their Fields on Route 82. He also suggested that he call Mr. Scofield regarding the price and where he obtained it. If it is within our budget, we should try and get some for one field at Castle Point as it is suppose to be better for drainage. 6. Mr. Vorndran and the Highway Department will be moving a rock from Castle Point to be placed near the flagpole at Schlathaus Park. It will be inscribed in memory of George & ElsieSchlathaus. A suggestion was made to block off the side parking lot at Martz Field for roller skating and a place to play hockey. This would help save the surface on the tennis courts. This will be discussed further. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 on a motion by Mr. rider seconded by Mr. Mastroianni. Peggy Roe Secretary BILLS PAID DURING FEBRUARY 1992 A-1620.40 Central Hudson Gas & Electric Regency Drive - Rockingham #7902-1435-00 Tennis Courts - #7690-04250-00 Quiet Acres - Helen Drive - #7895-1220-01 Myers Corners Road - #7802-1962-00 Stage - #7802-1960-00 Barn - MOntfort Road - 7964-1460-00 Long Court # 7851-1550-00 Gazebo - Town Hall - #7512-0470-00 43.72 25.13 13.13 55.93 14.65 192.42 14.38 4.38 A-1620.41 Sylvan Lake Telephone Company Robinson Lane = 227-9434 19.57 New York Telephone Company Schlathaus Park - 297-4752 Martz Field - 297-9928 Spook Hill - 297-9861 Barn - 297-3692 Quiet Acres - 297-7780 26.37 4.33 5.37 26.57 4.33 A-7110.4 Bottini Fuel Bottini Fuel Bottini Fuel 80.98 111.36 87.21 A-7140 .4 Alfred B. Weston Alfred B. Weston Alfred B. Weston 27.50 39.60 12.38 A-7620.4 Petty Cash Alfred B. Weston Hobby Hut Coffee Systems of Hudson Valley Urey Hardware Tom Milholm 97.66 31.32 47.92 36.00 16.85 45.00 Encumbered Bill - 1991 - N. & S. Supply Co. 1,051.72 FEBRUARY 1992 REPORT TO RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1992 SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER January, activities at the Senior Center included the regular schedule of arts/crafts, exercise, oil painting, videos, cards and pokeno. As of this month the Center is now opened five days, Monday through Friday. Two Mondays the Center was closed, one for Martin Luther King's birthday, the other to paint the room. Attendance is low with an average of 12 people on Monday. The Center was also closed New Year's Day and two days due to painting the room. Snow kept all the seniors home on January 16th. The Center was closed January 30 for Food Distribution. ON January 15, Larry Tenda, a hearing consultant from Miracle Ear spoke on preventive hearing health care. Because of the interest in hearing loss, Larry will provide free hearing tests and consultations for Seniors on February 13th in the large meeting room. The Heart Assoc. provided the monthly blood pressure screening January 21. The January birthday party was held on the 31st. There was an average of 32 Seniors at the Center per day for January. There are 168 Seniors presently registered at the Center. ~ ITEMS TO BE NOTED: 1. Sue Parliman has been hired as an arts and crafts teacher. Sue will work Monday and Friday and as needed. Regina will work Tues., Wed., and Thurs. and as needed. This will give flexibility to all of us in regard to vacation, days off or sick time. 2. Rose Mulato will continue to be our Thursday exercise instructor and Friday line dancing instructor. 3. Rose Mulato is a student at Dutchess Community College, working for her degree in Recreation. She will be at the Center on Friday (after line dancing) as a volunteer and will utilize this time towards field experience and internship for a college course until April 20th. Rose's responsiblitiy for this field experience is to provide a project or activity a week. So far her activities have been innovative and creative. This College program is available to us as a Senior Center and also to other recreation areas. 4. Our VCR was broken. We had it repaired, however it may need to be replaced in the near future. 5. 1.0. oards are now being issued to Wappinger Seniors. These will be used for Town sponsored trips as well as Center membership cards. Acceptable proofs of 1.0. are: driver's license, non-driver's 1.0., tax bills or sooial security checks. 6. A suggestion box is now in use. Suggestions so far include: a microwave, name tags, more parties, more pizza parties, more trips, fashion show, swimming olub, oeramics, woodcarving, square dances, bigger refrigerator, de-caf coffee and diet cookies. 7. February events include: a lecture on Medicare Insurance by Amy McAden from the Office of the Aging on the 5th, free hearing test and consultation on the 13th, a Valentine's Day party and "Men's Leg Contest" on the 14th, George Washington's birthday party on the 21st, blood pressure screening on the 18th, the monthly birthday party on the 27th and a Sadie Hawkin's Party on the 28th with food and square dancing. 8. March events include a lecture on How to Manage a Home Improvement Contractor on the 5th and a Town sponsored trip to The Castle Dinner Theater in Hamburg, NJ. for dinner and a show, "Red Hot and Cole, 'A tribute to Col~ Porter" on March 31. 9. Other Town trips scheduled for the year inolude: Platzl's Brauhaus in Pomona, June 23; Dutch Apple Cruise and luncheon, July 14; Hunter's Mountain Italian Festival, August 2'; Woodlook Pines, Sept. 15, Roseland Ranch, Oot. 20, Peddler's Village, Deo. 8. Regina Waldron will be escorting these trips this year. All trips have been booked with Leprecahn Tours. 10. The Office of the Aging will provide a Community Service Worker the second Thursday of eaoh month beginning in March. This Worker will be available to answer questions and assist any Wappinger Senior with sevices provided by the OFA ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: 1. I spoke to Wappinger Rotary on Feb. 6th in regard to the Center. I mentioned the need for oommunity support, specifically in regard to a Christmas dinner and "party" for Wappinger Seniors. It was suggested that we contact the Southern Dutchess Exchange Club and ask them if they would join Rotary in providing a Christmas dinner similar to the dinner provided for Fishkill and Beacon by their Rotary and the Southern Dutchess Exchange Club. Suggestions? ~ ~UARY 1992 OR CITIZEN CENTER: OPEN 10:00A.M.-3:00P.M. s, NY. 12590 Phone:297-3670 Director: Kathi DeLisa WED. THURS. FRI. I 5 6 I 1 7 I 1 110-11:00:EXERCISEI I I ILINE DANCING 110-11:00: arts/craftsll0-ll:00: EXERCISE 1 _ I1-Noon: Lecture: 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: .arts/crafts MEDICARE/INSURANCEINOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH NOON: LUNCH 112:30-3: cards/games 112:30-3:00: VIDEO 12:30-3: cards/games I I 121 I 13111-2:30:FREE!!!! 114 I I I___IHEARING SCREENING I ILINE DANCING 10-11:00:EXERCISE 110-11:00: EXERCISE I CANCELLED!!!!!! 10-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-Noon: arts/crafts OON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH INOON: LUNCH 12:30-3: cards/games 112:30-3: VIDEO IVALENTINE DAY PARTY! I 112:30-3: cards/games 120 I (snow date for 1211 r 1___lhearing screening)___10-11:Line Dancing 110-11:00: EXERCISE 110-Noon: arts/crafts I 110-Noon: arts/crafts INOON: LUNCH I INOON: LUNCH IWASHINGTON'S I 112:30-3: cards/games IBIRTHDAY PARTY! !!!!! I I 112:30-3: VIDEO I 127 I 128 I I I I I 1 I 110-11:00 EXERCISE 110-11: Line Dancing I 110-Noon: arts/crafts 110-11:30:arts/craftsl INOON: LUNCH 111:30-3:SADIE HAWKINS IBIRTHDAY PARTY!! !!!! I PARTY ! !-SQUARE DANCE I 112:30-3: VIDEO I FOOD!!!! !FUN!!!!! 1 130 1 131 I 1 WE NEED 3 CAKES FOR OUR FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY I PARTY. PLEASE SEE KATHI IF YOU WILL I VOLUNTEER TO BRING ONE. THANK YOU. I WE ALSO NEED DESSERT FOR OUR SADIE HAWKINS I PARr-V. ~UNOH Wt~~ al PROVtnln!!!! all XAr-Ht I ABOUT DESSERT AND SODA FOR THIS DAY.THANK YOU I 9 I I 0-11:00: EXERCISE O-Noon:arts/crafts OON: LUNCH 2:30-3: cards/games 6 1 I 0-11:00: EXERCISE O-Noon: arts/crafts ON: LUNCH :30-3: cards/games oraine Cormier arie Bardy innie Byrne orothy Wohlbah ~~~~I~~~~ S~~IO~ ~~~S By Kathi DeLisa, Director FEBRUARY 1992 Do you have the winter blahs? Tired of the cold? Getting bored? Looking for some excitement and fun? Well, be prepared for a "Festive February." Besides the regular scheduled activities: arts/crafts, oil painting, exercise, line dancing, blood pressure screening, videos and cards, we have an abundance of parties. We'll have a Valentine's Day party including an extra hug for all. And we have to celebrate our First President's Birthday. It's the only patriotic thing to do. And of course we have to have our February birthday party for our February birthdays. And last but not least, we'll have a Sadie Hawkin's Day party. Now I must confess, after Rose did some research, we found out that Sadie Hawkin's Day is aotually observed every November--not on leap year's extra day. However, who says we have to be so conventional? So after many hours of wrestling with this insignificant discrepancy, we deoided to make our own Sadie Hawkin's Day. Besides, one of the suggestions in the Suggestion Box was to have more parties. So here's one more party. This is a real "Hillbilly Foot-Stomping Hoe Down!" So get out your straw hats, boots, overalls, cheokered shirts, "Daisy Mae" or L'il Abner outfits or whatever you have to help put you into the Foot-Stomping mood. You oan be assured Regina, Rose, Sue and I will be dressed for the occasion. Join the fun and dress the part! We'll have square danoing and any other kind of dancing you would like to do. Food will be provided for lunch. Desserts and soda is needed for this. Please see me about what to bring. Have you received your I.D. oards yet? I.D. oards are now being issued for Wappinger Seniors. You will need this card for any of the Town sponsored trips and as a member of the Senior Center. Proof of residency in the Town of Wappinger must be shown suoh as your tax bill, social security check, driver's license or non-driver's license I.D. If you have not obtained your oard, please see me. "I;, . . Remember there is now a suggestion box by the sign-in sheet. Your suggestions are most welcome as well as any complaints. Please feel free to give suggestions for new programs, videos, parties and other celebrations, luncheons, lectures, games, crafts, improvements or anything else you would like to add to the Center activities. Suggestions may be anonymous if you choose. All suggestions and complaints will be seriously considered. I cannot promise that action will be taken on all, but I do promise to do my best for you. Some suggestions given are now being considered. I am cheoking prioes and will be buying a microwave shortly. Already we're having "more parties." New craft ideas are forthcoming. Name tags are being ordered and we will have them shortly. More pizza parties will be spontaneous and I will try to have them more frequently. I have had a request for diet cookies and decaf ooffee. Anyone interested in these two items, please see me and if there is enough interest, it will be done. There have been suggestions that are not possible right now. For example: a bigger refrigerator, oeramics/pottery, dances open to adults once a month. Also a suggestion to clear tables of craft materials before lunch. May I suggest this be an individual table decision. If you would like this, please discuss it with .those at your table and if all agree, do it. Keep those suggestions coming. Remember this is YOUR CENTER!!!! Many of you were given cups as a birthday present last year. Please use these cups or bring a cup in rather than use the styrofoam cups. This will benefit the on going garbage problem, help our environment plus keep our supply costs down. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Sue Parliman will be joining our staff as a craft teaoher. She will be at the Center on Monday and Friday. Regina will be at the Center on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Sue is very talented with crafts and has been a member of the Home Bureau for many years. Welcome aboard SUe. Rose Mulato will continue to do exercise and line dancing on Thurs. and Fri. Please note the Center will be closed on Mon., Feb. 17th for President's Day. Also on the 5th, there will be a lecture by Amy McAden from the Offioe of the Aging on Medicare and Medigap Insurance. On the 13th, Larry Tenda, Hearing Consultant will provide a free preliminary hearing test from 11:00-2:30 in the large meeting room. Blood pressure screening will be on the 18th.