Farmers Branch senior advisory board approves minutes, outlines holiday schedule and HVAC installation
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At a Farmers Branch Senior Advisory Board meeting, members approved the Nov. 6 minutes, reviewed holiday closures and upcoming events, discussed dissolving the Century Club in favor of city website submissions for centenarian recognition, and were told HVAC installation will begin Dec. 9.
The Farmers Branch Senior Advisory Board approved the minutes from its Nov. 6 meeting and spent the session reviewing upcoming holiday schedules, volunteer activities and a planned HVAC installation at the senior center.
An unidentified board member moved "that we accept the minutes as written," and a second was recorded; the motion carried by voice vote. The board later approved a motion to adjourn at the close of routine business.
Zach reviewed the December calendar and closures, saying the center will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 and will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 for New Year's Eve. He also listed scheduled events including a Saturday matinee, a MetroCrest food-mobile visit, Bunko, Cooking Club, a holiday lunch and other social activities.
Marsha and Danielle reported on recent volunteer activities and programs. Marsha said she attended breakfasts, a Thanksgiving luncheon and exercise classes including yoga and balance sessions; Danielle said she had volunteered at events including Texas Hold'em, dances and breakfasts and has begun front-desk volunteering while caring for an ill family member.
On subcommittees, members said the city appears to be processing centenarian recognitions through a city website portal. A board member recommended guiding residents to submit nominations via the portal and suggested dissolving the Century Club subcommittee after February if the online process continues to be used.
The social program committee proposed limiting food at an upcoming event to a baked-potato bar with vegetables and chopped meat to avoid duplicating other offerings; members asked staff to follow up on the status of a contract for a gate-night vendor because the committee member who had been handling that item was not present.
A renovation update noted the senior center has been notified that HVAC installation work is expected to begin on Dec. 9. Staff said they will coordinate with maintenance to determine when humidity controls and final floor work can be completed after installation.
The board set future agenda expectations, including no January meeting on the first Thursday, a discussion about the Century Club in February, and presentation of the end-of-year fiscal report. Members also discussed Super Bowl party planning and offered assistance.
The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn was moved and seconded.
