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Simsbury commission plans printed resource guide and age‑friendly window clings for local businesses
Summary
The commission agreed to adapt an AARP partner check‑in tool, finalize a printed resource guide funded from existing fiscal-year allocations, and pursue window-cling/decal mock-ups with Main Street Partnership and the chamber; members also discussed timing to use funds before the June budget close.
The Simsbury Aging and Disability Commission on opening-day business agreed to prioritize outreach materials this spring, including a printed resource guide for the senior center and a pilot of age‑friendly window clings or decals for participating businesses.
Speaker 1 said the commission had existing budget authority that runs through June and suggested using those funds for printing a resource guide that complements the online directory maintained by Jen. "What currently exists in digital form online...we need to talk with her too about what she has, and then what we want to add to it," Speaker 1 said.
Members discussed adapting AARP’s partner response/check‑in tool rather than sending the full form to partners. "It seems like a lot...we have to be careful about burdening our community partners," Speaker 3 said, and the group agreed to slim the tool and return edits ahead of the next meeting.
On outreach decals, Speaker 1 described the idea Kate originally proposed: small clings or decals displayed in windows to indicate curbside, drive‑through or phone assistance and to show the AARP Age‑Friendly logo. Members recommended producing mock‑ups, consulting the Main Street Partnership and Granby‑Simsbury Chamber, and checking printing costs with a local vendor (Trailside Printing was mentioned). A member offered to have a 15‑year‑old relative produce a volunteer mock‑up for review.
The commission set practical next steps: members will propose edits to the partner check‑in form, Speaker 2 and others will collect decal examples and photos for inspiration, and staff will explore printing estimates so a decision can be made while current fiscal funds remain available.
The meeting adjourned with the outreach work slated for follow up at the next monthly meeting.
