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COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
April 6, 1976
The regular meeting of the Coordinating Commission for Senior Citizens was held on
Wednesday, March 10, 1976 in the City Council Chambers at 2:30 P.M. The meeting was
called to order at 2:35 P.M. by Rev. Fran Bigelow, Vice -Chairman. Mr. Hommon,
Chairman, was absent due to illness.
Members Present: Rev. Fran Bigelow, Vice -Chairman
Mrs. Virginia Dunford
Ms. Lois Patton
Mrs. Daisydeane Lannon
Mr. Ed Martin
Mr. J. Conlon
Members Absent: Mr. C.E. Hommon, Chairman
Ms. Ginny Aragon
Dr. Hank Gardner
Guest: John McGraw
The minutes of the February 26, 1976 meeting were approved as read. Rev. Fran Bigelow
announced that Boulder County received the grant on Criteria for Selection of First Site
Community Care Organization of Colorado.
Ginny Dunford presented the Senior Citizen Services, Fort Collins Area pamphlet again
for review. The sub -committee, Rev. Fran Bigelow, Mrs. Ginny Dunford, and Ms. Lois
Patton are continuing their work on this project.
Rev. Fran Bigelow reported on a PACE meeting (People Actively Concerned for the Elderly)
on March 9, 1976. They are determined and will continue the drive to obtain funds for
Day Care Centers for Senior Citizens. Their projects include: giving talks,
distributing brochures, and also licensing homes who would take elderly into their
homes. The next PACE meeting will be March 31, a sack lunch from 12:30-1:30 P.M. at
the First United Methodist Church.
Representation from the City of Fort Collins on the Governor's Connission on Aging was
discussed. John McGraw suggested we write to Governor Lamm to obtain information on the
Commission, vacancy availability, goals and objectives, and general information.
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Daisydeane Lannon brought up the use of the Coloradoan Building. A proposal of
available games was made: badminton, shuffleboard, pool tables, and ping pong tables.
Daisydeane will check on the various games that will be available and report back to
the Commission at the next meeting.
The Annual Appreciation Dinner for Boards and Commissions of Fort Collins will be
March 31 at the Holiday Inn.
Much discussion about the Goals and Objectives of the Coordinating Commission for
Senior Citizens took place. See attached sheet for more information. It was moved
and seconded that John McGraw present the set of specific objectives to the City Council.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted.