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ITEM 2 - Review of Recommendations Presented Chairperson Anthony said the City Manager has suggested that the Commission prepare an article for the quarterly Redwood City newsletter which is delivered to all Redwood City households. He felt this would be especially helpful to the "invisible" house-bound senior. The Commissioners agreed that there is a need to identify those seniors who have little contact with the community and the senior centers. Executive Director Bransford said the 800 phone number for Information and Referral for San Mateo County appears to be working well. People who call get a real person on the line immediately who can then make the proper referral. Outreach efforts are still needed because the Fair Oaks Community Center is no longer able to do comprehensive assessments due to budget cuts. She said the Peninsula Volunteers deliver meals for the Center and these representatives will be given a senior newsletter to give to meal recipients. She mentioned that the Fair Oaks Senior Center plans to do some tele-marketing efforts very soon to help identify needy seniors in the community. Executive Director Bransford mentioned the Area Agency on Aging is seeing a decrease in the numbers of people at senior centers. Supervisor Oliver said the topic of marketing senior centers is a popular one at senior program coordinator meetings she attends. All senior centers are interested in marketing their centers to increase attendance and notify the senior population of programs offered. She also mentioned that the number of seniors with drug and alcohol addiction is higher than any other age group. She said Sequoia Hospital 's drug and alcoholic addiction program is moving out into the community and she felt that senior centers need to provide intervention during a person's participation in the program. Supervisor Oliver mentioned the Intergenerational Program is working with the students in the program to determine what kids would like to learn to do and also working with the parents to see what they would like their child to learn. This program could teach the children skills such as cooking, and other skills which are necessary in their lives. Commissioner Lloyd mentioned putting the County I&R phone number on a business card or sticker which could be placed on a telephone to assist seniors. Commissioner Jordan suggested putting the phone number on a magnet which could be placed on the refrigerator. Chairperson Anthony felt that a "brainstorming session" could be held to develop marketing strategies for both Redwood City senior centers. Chairperson Anthony spoke about the follow up on the recommendations that were presented to the City Council and asked about the future plans and projections of the City. He suggested inviting the City Manager to our January meeting to discuss the recommendations or having representatives from the Commission visit the City Manager to discuss them. ITEM 3 - Fox Theater Task Force Chairperson Anthony spoke about the Fox Theater Task Force of which he is a member. He reviewed that the City Council has contributed funds to the Fox Theater in order to promote cultural activities in the downtown area. He said the Fox Theater has actual performances during 35 days of the year and is used for 42 weeks of the year, leaving 10 weeks to be used for other events. He said he and other members of the Task Force are concerned about