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Senior center reports membership gains and installs new security key‑fob access
Summary
Manchester Senior Services Commission heard a report on increased senior‑center participation, new security measures funded by a bequest and a schedule of upcoming events including a May 7 mayor’s luncheon.
The Manchester Senior Services Commission heard a report that the city’s senior center has seen a recent jump in participation and has completed security upgrades funded by a private bequest.
Emily, senior center staff, told commissioners the center’s February all‑day games event drew “over a hundred people there” and that the center is rescheduling some events canceled by snow. She listed upcoming services and programs, saying the dental van will return in mid‑March and that “beginners mahjong” now draws 12 to 16 participants who will move into the regular Monday group as they gain experience. The center also booked a Ben & Jerry’s truck for the summer months.
Elaine, finance staff, said money from a bequest paid for security upgrades at the Cashin Senior Center. She said the center installed a panic button and that the newest portion of the upgrade — “the fobs that Emily just described” — was paid from the same trust funds and that “that balance of roughly $2,700 is going to be, attributed to that cost of installing and, and the fees associated with setting up that system.” The fob system restricts access to administrative areas on both the upstairs and lower levels and requires a magnetized ID or an individual fob to enter.
Commissioners heard membership statistics: the center added 30 new members in January, up from 13 the prior month. Elaine said nonresident registration fees for fiscal year 2025 total $3,225; the fee is $30 for an individual and $50 for a couple from the same household.
The commission approved the minutes from its January meeting by voice vote. Mary Lynn moved to approve the minutes; Ronnie seconded and commissioners voiced approval. The meeting later adjourned on a motion also moved by Mary Lynn and seconded by Ronnie.
The report closed with reminders about upcoming presentations at the center, including a March presentation from McHugh Funeral Home on preplanning a funeral and a nutrition program by Home Instead. The commission penciled its next meeting for March 18 at 9:30 a.m.
