Senior Advisory Committee
Senior Advisory Committee
Thu, December 12, 2024
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Agenda items (4)
Unfinished Business
1Unfinished BusinessReview and approval of SAC Strategic Plan 2025 and Goals, and Responsibilities of SAC Ad Hoc Committees.
The Senior Advisory Committee is seeking approval of its 2025 strategic plan and goals, along with clarification of the roles and responsibilities of its working committees.
2Unfinished BusinessChair Report – Update
The chair of the Senior Advisory Committee will provide an update on current activities and issues.
3Unfinished BusinessAd Hoc Committee Reports and Updates: Goal 1: Enhance Social Activities for Seniors Ad Hoc Members - Nickola Frye, Iya Josephmenard (PSC) Objective: To create more social opportunities for seniors to connect, engage, and build friendships. Goal 2: Improve Senior Physical Health and Well-being Ad Hoc Members - Nickola Frye, Don Forman, Patricia Souza or Seth Combs , Drake Cunningham (RTP) Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well-being among seniors. Goal 3: Improve Senior Mental Health and Well-being Ad Hoc Members - Cheryl Jern Objective: To promote a healthier lifestyle and well-being among seniors. Goal 4: Increase Access to Information and Resources Ad Hoc members - Gabriella Ambrosi, Bridget Mackay, Nickola Frye, Iya Josephmenard (PSC) Objective: To ensure seniors have access to important information and resources. Goal 5: Advocate for Senior-Friendly Infrastructure Ad Hoc members: Don Foreman, Seth Combs, Nickola Frye Objective: To create a more senior-friendly environment in Petaluma. Goal 6: Work with Sonoma County Master Plan for Aging Ad Hoc Members: No Ad Hoc - all SAC members will participate (if possible) in MPA. Objective: To create and increase a working relationship with MPA. Goal 7: Foster Intergenerational Connections Ad Hoc members: Nickola Frye Objective: To encourage connections between seniors and younger generations.
Committee members will report on progress toward seven goals: creating social activities for seniors, improving physical and mental health, increasing access to information and resources, making Petaluma more senior-friendly, coordinating with the county's Master Plan for Aging, and building connections between seniors and younger generations.
4Unfinished BusinessPresentation for January meeting – Deb Fox, Climate Action Manager, City of Petaluma COMMITTEE COMMENT: STAFF COMMENT:
Deb Fox, the City's Climate Action Manager, will give a presentation to the Senior Advisory Committee at its January meeting.