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Page 3 Commissioner Britschgi reported the Senior Affairs Commission’s part of the Sesquicentennial events is to plan a picnic. She suggested the Veterans Memorial Senior Center, Fair Oaks and Redwood Shores joining to enjoy a meal and the festivities together. There is time for more ideas and suggestions before a decision is made. Commissioner James has been reading the Redwood City strategic plan. He attended a Planning Commission meeting with the Inner Harbor Plan and the EIR draft for the California Way water tank proposed capacity increase. He also attended the Council retreat. Warren Dale made a presentation on ‘World Cafés’, now known as ‘Conversations With’. Another presenter discussed communication styles among Council members. He is seeking an email disclaimer from the City for their protection. Commissioner Paley reported that Art on the Square has completed their summer season. Their next event will be November 19th in the History Museum. Donations of scarves will be collected in October for ‘Chase the Chill’ and distributed in November in various locations around the City. Parks & Recreation has assisted by printing tags for the scarves in English and Spanish saying, ‘If you want me, take me. If you need me, take me.’ She has met with many groups and organizations to promote the project. Commissioner Jones reported that Fair Oaks had field trips to the farmers’ market and Whole Foods in the summer to promote nutrition and healthy eating. She also stated that Fair Oaks has stress management classes, yoga classes, sit and fit classes, soul line dancing, tai chi and gardening. Laura Swartzel reported that the Humane Society at Fair Oaks on September 14th to teach the difference between service dogs and therapy dogs so patrons understand why dogs are sometimes allowed in the center. She introduced Theodora Singer, one of the first navigators for 70 Strong, a program at Fair Oaks that connects seniors with services and programs within the Sequoia Healthcare District. Announcements • Sunday, 9/11 Commemorative event starting at 5:47 am with Police, fire, the red cross in attendance • Sunday, 9/11 Interfaith Walk for Peace at 9:00 a.m. from Palo Alto to Mitchell Park • Unsung Hero luncheon on October 1st at the VMSC hosted by the Inter Service Club • Patter Hatfield introduced himself as the host of drum circles after events on the Square and at Redwood City activities for several years. He hopes to continue ‘drumming up community’ Adjournment The regular meeting of the Seniors Affairs Commission was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Senior Center in Redwood City, California.