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Senior center reports strong participation in programs; cocktails-and-comedy sold out, Veterans Day giveaways planned
Summary
Board members reviewed recent attendance and upcoming events: bingo/banco growth, cooking club attendance, Monday dances exceeding 100, a sold-out cocktails-and-comedy event for 175 meals with a waitlist, and Veterans Day plans including commemorative coins and cups.
Board members reported high participation across senior center programs and outlined logistics for multiple upcoming events, including a sold-out cocktails-and-comedy night and Veterans Day commemorations.
Deborah, board member, said the recent bingo/Banco event hosted six tables with 24 players and that the group prefers a 4 p.m. start. She reported 32 people attended the cooking club and that Monday-night dances recently exceeded 100 attendees. Jennifer, staff member, confirmed the cocktails-and-comedy event is sold out for the 175 meals budgeted; staff will invite waiting-list patrons to attend the show but those guests may not receive the meal because of the meal limit.
Veterans Day planning is underway: committee members described commemorative items (coins and cups) to replace prior giveaways, with figures discussed in the meeting (250 coins; conversation about 250 and 200 cups produced conflicting statements during the meeting). The Rotary Club will provide hot dogs and a local high-school principal is coordinating student volunteers. Board members said the shift from a single large game night to three separate events has broadened participation and reached new attendees.
No formal action was taken on these program reports; staff and subcommittees will continue event preparation and distribution logistics.
