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O'Fallon recreation staff lists senior events, committee requests dedicated contact channel; members discuss scams resources
Summary
Recreation staff announced senior events (Dec. 6 'Dine and Discover' show, Nov. 19 and Dec. 19 senior seminars, Jan. 19 MLK service volunteers); committee requested a monitored email/phone contact option and members shared FTC scam handouts after a warning about phone-bank fraud.
Recreation staff told the committee about upcoming senior-focused programs and volunteer opportunities and provided contact information for follow-up.
Events and scheduling: Recreation staff said 'Dine and Discover' tied to O'Fallon Theatre Works is set for Dec. 6 (dinner begins at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.). Two senior seminars are scheduled at the senior center — 'training your aging brain' on Nov. 19 and 'managing your legacy and assets' on Dec. 19 — both free from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The volunteer services department will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 19; preregistration is required. Staff encouraged preregistration but said walk-ins are welcome for the seminars. Recreation staff provided an email contact (dpatton@o'Fallonmo.gov) and said business cards would be distributed.
Communications request: A committee member asked whether the committee could have a dedicated email address and a listed phone number so seniors who lack website access could reach them. IT staff responded that a group email or monitored address could be discussed with the IT director and suggested routing phone inquiries through the Renard Center front desk with staff forwarding calls to Kira or committee members, while noting staffing and monitoring considerations.
Scams and resources: The Chair warned seniors about phone and banking scams, urging members to 'be very careful' and to let unknown numbers leave messages. The Chair recounted a personal incident in which 'it was over $50,000 worth' taken from his wife's account before the bank intervened. A committee member who works with a multidisciplinary elder-abuse team offered Federal Trade Commission (FTC) handouts that list step-by-step contacts for different scam types and offered to have them printed for distribution and to include scam guidance in committee communications or a video.
Committee requested staff follow up on a dedicated contact channel and to coordinate inclusion of scam-prevention materials in upcoming communications.
