Southwick Council on Aging Plans Expansive Christmas Party with Community Involvement
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Meeting Type:
Elderly Affairs Board
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Meeting Date:
11/18/2024
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Recording Published:
11/19/2024
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Duration:
15 Minutes
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Towns:
Southwick
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County:
Hampden County
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State:
Massachusetts
- Meeting Overview:
The Southwick Council on Aging is organizing a Christmas party scheduled for December 11th. The event will take place in a larger auditorium space, allowing attendance beyond previous capacity limits, and will feature a variety of meal options and entertainment, with local leaders serving as volunteers.
The upcoming Christmas party is set to be hosted at a larger venue. This change addresses past issues where attendees had to be turned away due to space constraints. The party will feature meal choices potentially expanded to include chicken, fish, or beef, thanks to the efforts of the organizers who are seeking to provide a more varied menu. The cost for attendees is set at $15, with hopes to reduce this to $10 in the future to alleviate financial strain during the holiday season. Local leaders, including select board members and public safety officials, have been invited to participate as servers, emphasizing community involvement.
The Council is also working on entertainment logistics, reaching out to band leader Rich Quinn for potential performances. Additionally, the event will include a gift raffle, with contributions from community members and local businesses. Efforts are being made to ensure a smooth setup and execution, with volunteers ready to help with decorations and logistics.
In other discussions, there was mention of the success and high participation in aerobics and dancing classes, which are moving to a larger space post-holidays to accommodate growing numbers. The Council also reflected on the positive reception of recent meet-and-greet events.
Karl J Stinehart
Elderly Affairs Board Officials:
Paula M Leblanc, Carol Laughlin, Carol Smith, Denise Hills-McGarry (Staff Member), Denise Seibert (Staff Member), Cara Cartello (Assistant Director of Senior and Recreational Operations), Harvey Hollm, Elaine Boucher, Harriet Fischer, Jack Nicholas Pocai, Donna Foisy, Theresa Rogers, Cindy Sullivan (Contact), Donna Charron, Roy Benson, Patricia Phillips, Nancy Bailey, Joan Plancon
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Meeting Type:
Elderly Affairs Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
11/18/2024
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Recording Published:
11/19/2024
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Duration:
15 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Hampden County
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Towns:
Southwick
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