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SENIOR AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1991 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Jordan, Commissioners Anthony, Berglund, Lloyd, Metzdorf, Sharp, and Truscelli COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Park & Recreation Superintendent Sally Hartman, Center Coordinator Corinne Centeno, Library Supervisor Val Hamilton and Secretary Denise Monroe GUESTS PRESENT: Executive Director Maria Bransford Chairperson Jordan called the regular meeting of the Senior Affairs Commission to order at 9:10 a.m. at the Senior Center Annex, 711 Nevada Street, Redwood City, California. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A correction to the October minutes was made on page 2 under "Suggested Agenda". Agenda items for November should be included in listing for December. Library Supervisor Hamilton said the minutes noted she was in attendance at the October meeting which was incorrect. The minutes were approved as corrected. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. ITEM 1 - Basic Need of Seniors - Corinne Centeno Center Coordinator Corinne Centeno distributed an Emergency Services Summary document to each Commissioner which listed services available to seniors and other members of the population such as food, shelter, and clothing, but did not list all senior center sites in the County. Coordinator Centeno noted that emergency food can be obtained from 6 local facilities which provide enough food for 2-3 days. She said that the only daytime hot meals being served in the County, with the exception of the senior centers, are served at St. Anthony's Dining Room in Menlo Park and the only evening meals being served are through two sites of the Samaritan House. Director Bransford mentioned that at a cost of $7.00 per year, the Fair Oaks Senior Center offers a Brown Bag Program to qualified seniors who receive one bag of groceries each Friday. Currently, 135 seniors are registered for this program. Coordinator Centeno said that the SHARE Program offers food at a cost of $13.00 per month in exchange for two hours of community service and is open to everyone. She explained that emergency food services are readily available but unfortunately there are limited shelter providers.