Otis Council on Aging board schedules summer events, notes motion on May minutes

The Otis Council on Aging board met June 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Otis Town Hall COA room to review upcoming social events, educational presentations and trips for center participants. A motion to accept the May 2026 minutes was made and seconded; the minutes record the motion but do not specify the vote outcome.

Board member Karen Yvon outlined plans for a community barbecue, reporting about 50 attendees signed up so far. Yvon said she will contact Joann Lori of Blandford to arrange side dishes, that Sal, Kendra and Rich will handle cooking, and that she will assign specific volunteer roles and procure remaining supplies from BJ's.

The board confirmed a wound-care presentation combined with an “ice cream social” by presenters from the Westfield area is scheduled for Aug. 19, 2026; the presenters will bring materials and ice-cream fixings. The Berkshire Law Group was announced as an upcoming visitor to give a talk on elder care and estate planning; the minutes list the firm but do not specify a date.

Social activities and classes were also addressed: an Out to Lunch trip is set for July 2 at noon at the Knox Traill Inn. Kendra Rybacki said she will follow up with Tammy from Webster Flowers about rescheduling a previously planned class. The Cyber Seniors program was noted as on vacation beginning July 15 and due to resume July 29.

Trip logistics were confirmed: the Boston Tall Ships trip was described as finalized, with pickup from Otis now scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and a Lee pickup at 9:00 a.m. The board set its next meeting for July 6 at 2:00 p.m. and closed the June 15 meeting at 2:20 p.m. The minutes are signed by Recording Secretary Janice Hawley.

The minutes do not include recorded vote tallies or a stated result for the motion to accept the May minutes; if a formal vote or other actions were taken, the document provided to the record did not specify them.