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Senior Affairs Commission Page 2 Minutes of Thursday,May 9,2002 "life stage descriptors" and naming the retirement "movement" to help mobilize this vast population into civic action. The Veterans Memorial Senior Center plans to pursue the National Institute of Senior Centers Accreditation process as a tool for meeting the needs of seniors now and into the future. New retirement patterns, reasons for retirement, vital aging and personal health are important factors for consideration in appealing to mature adults. Pools, cafes and spa environments are the attractions offered at new senior/community centers. Chairperson Harrison introduced the Veterans Memorial Senior Center's new chef, Judy Pfandler, to the Senior Affairs Commission. ITEM 2 — HEALTHCARE SYMPOSIUM — D. GROVE Commissioner Grove reported that she spoke with Mayor Dick Claire and he, on behalf of the rest of City Council, supports the idea of having the Healthcare Symposium at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center on Saturday, September 21, 2002. He also agreed to co-sign a letter to public officials with Chairperson Harrison, in joint sponsorship of the symposium. Mayor Claire also suggested that since healthcare is a federal issue, that federal officials be contacted and made aware of the assistance the Symposium could provide them. Commissioner Grove sent e-mails to Anna Eshoo and Barbara Boxer and requested contact lists from them of people to invite from appropriate federal agencies and Medicare. Manager Griffith reported that Malcolm Smith would assist with press releases when all particulars of the symposium are in place. Commissioner Grove requested that the letter to Mr. Ahern be sent again in hope of receiving a reply before the June meeting. Administrative Clerk Bede will re-send the letter. Commissioner Grove is planning that, at the symposium, 90 minutes each will be assigned for outpatient services, inpatient services and in home care issues. The public would be scheduled in 10 minutes time slots to voice their concerns. The politicians and healthcare professionals in attendance could ask questions but would not be expected to offer solutions at this time. Interpreters and translators will be planned. Informational materials will be available during the symposium. Speakers will sign up in advance, perhaps in July and August. Speakers may be provided assistance with their advance preparation. Commissioners Grove and Harrison will work together on a letter to be sent to public officials regarding the symposium. M/S Grove/Moran: To approve the Healthcare Symposium sub- committee sending letters of invitation to public officials, public sector employees and others deemed appropriate, requesting their participation in September 21, 2002 Healthcare Symposium. Motion passed.