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Jun 22, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Senior Commission advances Senior Resource Fair planning, Lunch & Learn schedule, and outreach activities

April 9, 2026 meeting at Bison Ridge Rec Center (Crestone Room). Commissioners approved March minutes, honored past member Tillie Villareal, finalized several Senior Resource Fair logistics (vendors, decor, volunteer roles, flyer distribution), reviewed Lunch & Learn evaluations and scheduling, and confirmed outreach participation for Memorial Day and the Community Well-Being Fair. City Council update noted Rec Center restroom enhancements and presentations on Flock, a new restaurant, and broadband/cellular service.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Senior Commission meeting minutes — Feb 12, 2026: event planning, MiniCon declined, July Lunch & Learn scheduled

Commission approved the January minutes; debriefed a successful Valentines project and recommended repeating it; scheduled a July 7 Lunch & Learn (12:00–2:00 PM) at Eagle Pointe Recreation Center and planned April and July events; voted not to participate in MiniCon (0–aye, 7–no); raised a scheduling conflict with ACAN’s proposed April 28 resource fair and asked staff to encourage use of a county facility; gifts prepared for Carol & Tilly and they were invited to the March meeting. City Council updates included possible Flock cameras, immigration policy discussions related to federal grants, and a Transportation Master Plan noting many failed roads.

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Briefing

Dec 11, 2025

Senior Commission approves November minutes, schedules AARP Lunch & Learn and Resource Fair, and moves meetings to Bison Ridge Rec Center

At the December 11, 2025 Senior Commission meeting (9 present, 2 excused), the commission approved the November minutes; debriefed a successful dance and discussed vendor/registration feedback; decided to use remaining budget to purchase shirts; set an AARP Lunch & Learn for April 21 at Bison Ridge Rec Center; confirmed the Senior Resource Fair for June 6, 2026; and voted to move all future meetings to Bison Ridge Recreation Center. Meeting adjourned at 3:30 PM.

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Briefing

Nov 13, 2025

Senior Commission approves October minutes; discusses PRG data, 2026 calendar and event planning

Chair McGowan called the meeting to order at 3:05 PM. The Commission approved the October minutes, heard a presentation of senior data from Parks, Recreation & Golf, discussed final dance plans, left the 2026 draft calendar unchanged (to set dates in January), deferred selection of 2026 event speakers to January, and moved remaining 2025 budget discussion to December. Other actions: staff will bring thank-you cards to the next meeting; the December meeting is scheduled for December 11 at Bison Grill (3–5 PM) with a $20 gift exchange; Commissioners were asked to submit Community Well-Being nominations before the Wednesday deadline; staff asked to inquire about collecting data from the National Community Survey; meeting adjourned at 5:04 PM.

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Briefing

Oct 9, 2025

Senior Commission — Meeting Minutes (Oct 9, 2025)

The Senior Commission met Oct. 9, 2025 (called to order at 2:10 PM; adjourned 4:23 PM). Seven commissioners, Ex‑Officio Tina Ledesma, and Senior Navigator Lizbeth Gomez Estrada were present. The commission approved the September minutes and approved draft 2026 goals. Staff and members debriefed successful Lunch & Learn and Fall Fest events, discussed dance planning (decor, setup, registration/hanging requirements, and a possible signature mocktail), and provided feedback on a pull‑up banner design. The bylaws quorum change (requiring a council member presence; will go to City Council for second reading in November) was noted. A motion passed for Antonia Dell to speak at the Nov. 17 City Council meeting about Parks, Recreation, and Golf data. Several member terms have expired and Community Well‑Being provided an update on upcoming projects.

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Briefing

Sep 11, 2025

Senior Commission approves August minutes; finalizes event plans and sets October goals discussion

At the September 11, 2025 Commerce City Senior Commission meeting members approved the August meeting minutes, finalized planning for Lunch & Learn, the dance, and Fall Fest, designated representatives for an October Youth Commission Town Hall, and scheduled a preliminary discussion of 2026 goals for the October meeting.

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Briefing

Aug 14, 2025

Senior Commission approves event plans and $1,000 donation; discusses police substation outreach

Commerce City Senior Commission (Aug. 14, 2025) approved July minutes, planned fall/winter senior events including a Sept. 24 Lunch & Learn and Nov. 14 dance, authorized a $1,000 contribution to Community Well-Being's Dec. 19 holiday Senior Project, and received City Council updates on member removal, annual Rec Center data requests, and community input for a 104th police substation.

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Briefing

Jul 10, 2025

Senior Commission — Meeting Minutes (July 10, 2025)

The Senior Commission met July 10, 2025 (called to order at 3:22 PM, adjourned 5:06 PM). The Commission approved the June 12, 2025 minutes, reviewed the budget, deferred the proposed Senior Project pending budget and date information from Community Well Being staff, planned a Lunch & Learn for September, and approved holding a senior dance at Bison Ridge Recreation Center (preferably Nov. 14, alternate Nov. 7) with the theme 'Dancing Through the Decades.' The board was asked to provide Recreation Guide dates by the August meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 12, 2025

Senior Commission meeting minutes — June 12, 2025

Commerce City Senior Commission met June 12, 2025 at the Commerce City Civic Center (Room 2108). Meeting called to order at 3:05 PM and adjourned at 4:50 PM. Present: Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Sue McGowen, Carli Plummer, Carol Boyd, Tina Ledesma, Antonia Dell, and Maria Zubiate. Items discussed included a Senior Resource Fair debrief, Lunch & Learn updates and planning, and event planning (Dance through the Decades).

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Briefing

May 8, 2025

Senior Commission elects Mary Kay Natho as Vice Chair, approves event banners and advances Senior Resource Fair plans

The Senior Commission (May 8, 2025) elected Mary Kay Natho as Vice Chair, approved the purchase of two event banners, and finalized logistics for the upcoming Senior Resource Fair (speakers, demos, vendors, signage, volunteer recruitment, and set-up schedule). The group also planned Memorial Day parade/table participation, ACAN Fair attendance, and requested staff collect Rec Center demographic scan data. April minutes were approved and staff were asked to investigate making Tina a voting member.

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Briefing

Apr 10, 2025

Senior Commission approves March minutes and directs staff to explore banner purchase

At the April 10, 2025 Senior Commission meeting, members heard a Community Well‑Being report, unanimously approved March minutes, approved a motion to have staff explore purchasing a standing banner for outreach, noted Diane's resignation, discussed filling the vice chair vacancy and removing inactive members, reviewed senior resource fair and senior center tour plans, and received a City Council update from CM Douglas.

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Briefing

Mar 13, 2025

Senior Commission (March 13, 2025) — Recommendation to remove absent commissioner; planning for Senior Resource Fair and Lunch & Learn

Meeting called to order at 3:03 PM and adjourned at 5:05 PM. Commissioners discussed planning and logistics for the CWB Resource Fair and 2025 Senior Resource Fair, senior center research, updates to Lunch & Learn events, VOA lunch offerings at Eagle Pointe, and welcomed new member Maria Zubiate. The Commission approved the February minutes and voted to recommend removal of Commissioner Myrna Ferguson to City Council (VOTE 8-0).

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Briefing

Feb 13, 2025

Senior Commission meeting minutes — February 13, 2025

The Senior Commission met Feb. 13, 2025. Members heard a presentation from George Lewis on CDBG programs and discussed encouraging 501(c)(3) organizations that serve seniors to apply for grant funding; concerns were raised about using CDBG funds for a Public Works project and the group discussed presenting those concerns to City Council. The commission approved the January minutes, set Lunch & Learn dates and topics, planned resource-fair logistics (vendor registration, walkthrough, sponsors), arranged transportation and catering follow-up, and noted liaison staffing for upcoming meetings.

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Briefing

Jan 9, 2025

Senior Commission approves 2025 goals, budget, and event calendar; begins resource fair planning

The Commerce City Senior Commission met on January 9, 2025. Members approved November minutes, the 2025 goals, the 2025 budget, and the 2025 draft event calendar (all unanimously). The group started initial planning for a Senior Resource Fair, established subcommittees with assigned leads, and recommended a speaker to present upcoming CDBG programs at the next meeting.

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Briefing

Nov 14, 2024

Senior Commission meeting summary

The Commission approved the October minutes, reviewed the monthly budget and asked that any leftover funds be used for event swag, received updates on the senior social, heard a guest presentation, discussed setting 2025 goals at the January meeting, and recorded a motion asking City Council to terminate an inactive commission member.

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Briefing

Oct 10, 2024

Senior Commission meeting summary

Commissioners approved the September minutes, elected Melinda McGowan as Chair and E. Diane Narvaez as Vice Chair effective in November, confirmed the December End of Year party location and time, discussed 2025 goals and event scheduling, and received an update on upcoming Medicare changes.

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Briefing

Jun 13, 2024

Senior Commission reallocates event funds

The commission reviewed recent senior events and the Senior Needs Assessment, approved corrections to the May meeting minutes, and voted to move $2,000 from the Senior Resource Fair budget — $1,000 to the third Lunch & Learn and $1,000 to miscellaneous. They reviewed the flyer for a July 30 Lunch & Learn and planned an outline to present the assessment to City Council.

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Briefing

Jan 11, 2024

Senior Commission meeting summary

The commission approved prior meeting minutes, heard a presentation on the new Active Adult Center at Bison Ridge, and requested a budget breakdown and additional staff participation at future meetings.

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