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Belgrade senior committee approves minutes, discusses botanic-garden trip fee and outreach plans
Summary
At its recent meeting the Belgrade Senior Resource Committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes, reviewed outreach plans including a calling-tree sign-up and an information table for the upcoming election, and discussed a June trip to the botanic gardens with a proposed $10 resident bus fee and options for subsidized or free tickets for residents in need.
The Belgrade Senior Resource Committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes and spent the session reviewing ongoing programs, outreach plans and event logistics.
Members voted unanimously to approve the minutes as presented; individual vote tallies were not specified in the transcript. The committee confirmed meeting video and Zoom links are posted to the Town of Belgrade YouTube channel and agreed to include those resources with the minutes for absent members.
The committee discussed program updates and outreach. Kristen and other volunteers are organizing craft days and a walking program (about 10 participants at the most recent Monday walk); members said outdoor walks will likely resume later in June. Committee members agreed to recruit more volunteers and to delegate responsibilities so no one person becomes overwhelmed; postings will appear on the town website and the committee Facebook page after the election.
Outreach planning included a proposed calling-tree volunteer sign-up to be distributed at election check-in; the committee asked for a clear description of callers’ responsibilities and agreed a draft description and sign-up sheet will be circulated to members for review. Members also plan to staff an information table at the upcoming Tuesday event to collect volunteer sign-ups and share committee goals and services.
A pending trip to the botanic gardens drew debate over cost and subsidy. Kristen presented trip logistics: the charter buses cost about $1,700 and the posted plan includes a $10 bus fee for Belgrade residents. Several members said they usually avoid charging bus fees and asked about free tickets for residents who cannot afford the fee; the committee agreed to follow up and make accommodations where needed. The date for the trip was noted to have shifted (the planning materials referenced June 4 and June 18); organizers will confirm the final date and ticketing details.
Members also recapped a recent "Your Wishes Your Way" end-of-life-wishes presentation led by LegalShield’s Lisa Day and noted it was well received. The committee said presenter Ben from Wheelers provided useful, detailed explanations; attendees appreciated free takeaways and food donations that accompanied the session.
On scheduling, a member proposed this meeting serve as the combined May–June session and recommended suspending regular meetings in July and August, with plans to resume in September; members signaled general agreement.
The meeting concluded with reminders that the session was being recorded and that video would be available for those who could not attend in person. The committee tasked members and staff with following up on the calling-tree description, bus-ticketing and subsidy options, brochure completion status, and staffing for the election-night information table.
