AGENDA - PK S COUNCIL ON AGING August 8 , 2023 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall Our vision: To expand the discussion of ways we can positively impact Pine Knoll Shores’ quality of life for our senior citizens and help each cope with issues that pose barriers to living comfortably in Pine Knoll Shores and aging in place Call to Order Cindy Schersching I am still looking for some good discussion – and solution ideas - around [CS1] each of the initiatives we have been working on. I would also like to hear thoughts on any new initiatives you think we should be working on. The initiatives are the tactics that contribute to the b ig picture and each initiative has specific goals that need to be articulated. All of work has been driven by responses to our earlier survey , i.e., it is data driven. I’d like to preserve that approach as well as our emphasis on ‘neighbor to neighbor’ connections. First, with the questions below , let’s start our discussions with Forums/Education (Mike D.), followed by Food Security (Robin/Terry Smith, Linda Cumberland), Carteret Hospital (Cindy Schersching). I also want to update you on the website. Secondly, I’d like to quickly add updates to the decisions made and steps forward identified from our last meeting for these initiatives: Gathering Places (John M. /Amy N. ), The List (Cindy S.), and Transportation (Karen M.) Lastly, are there any new initiatives that we should add to our list? This structure will guide our conversations : o F or each initiative: ▪ Do we have a point person? ▪ What are our goals? Our messages? ▪ Do we have partners to help us achieve our goals? ▪ How do we communicate our work in this space? Channels include on site messages (as appropriate), The Shoreline, Facebook, COA Website , ‘Brian’s email list’ ▪ What steps have we completed? ▪ What are our next s teps? I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday! THANK YOU! PKS COUNCIL ON AGING Cindy Schersching, PhD. 2023 8 August Meeting 13 XIII. MEETING MINUTES August 8 , 2023 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall Our vision: To expand the discussion of ways we can positively impact Pine Knoll Shores’ quality of life for our senior citizens and help each cope with issues that pose barriers to living comfortably in Pine Knoll Shores and aging in place Today’s meeting was informal, spirited and focused on updating our activities to date . It’s been a busy month. • Hotel Alice is hosting a meet and greet on the 13 th for all of PKS. Announcements were posted around the area thanks largely to John and Jean Macheca and our FB page. Specialty drinks will be offered as well as charcuterie boards and snacks. Tw o bartenders will be on hand to serve the crowd. We sincerely appreciate the outreach the Hotel is making to our community. • Hotel Alice is offering a 15% discount on rooms if callers mention ‘PKS’ when they call. The Hotel is one of the best choices for our friends and relatives when they visit here • Hotel Alice also hosts food trucks for a variety of eating out options. We post the planned visits on our FB page. An accompanying margarita is often recommended and prepared at a discount price at the H offman Bar. • Spoondrift Market ’s popularity has grown quickly and hours now extend to Saturday. Their special wine tasting evenings have gained a following • John Macheca continues to lead our group’s efforts to establish nearby ‘connecting spots’ for PKS. The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores will be approached and the Trinty Center will be scouted out as possible location s • Leslie Yarbrough , our P ublic Safety Admin , is now compiling and emailing weekly listings of Upcoming Happenings in Pine Knoll Shores If you are not on her email list, you can sign up on the town’s website or directly with her by calling ( 252) 247 - 2268 ext. 10 or emailing PSBAdmin@townofpks.com Stay in the know! We post these listing on our Facebook page. • Paper copies of our lists of Service Providers and Medical Personnel are available in the lobby of Town Hall. At the meeting, f our members were given folders with forms to be passed to neighbors for their input to these lists. It’s a great way to meet your neighbor and involve them in a service that will also benefit them when they have a home maintenance or medical need. The l ist will be updated and expanded over time. The format is being revised so that it will easily be read on our w ebsite whether you view it on your computer or on your phone. • Karen Murphy heads our Transportation initiative. We are currently recruiting for volunteers willing to take residents to local doctor’s appointments, pick up prescriptions, grocery store errands, etc. These trips may include medical appointments in New Bern. If volunteers are not available, there are low - cost options that we can recommend. • The group was made aware of a new business serving our county: Carteret County Concierge. In addition to providing additional transportation options, this group of fers a variety of services including help with personal storm preparation, property services, gift/party planning, home/pet monitoring, vacation planning and senior companionship. Each service is designed and priced to meet individual needs. Call Cindy Blizzard at 252.342.4392 for schedules and quotes. This notice also appears on our Facebook page. • Mike Dilauro has scheduled our next community forum for Thursday 28 th at 10:30 at Town Hall. Kay Coole, interim director of the Crystal Coast Hospice House, will update us on the services and care Hospice provides. She will also discuss volunteer opportunties. • Lastly, website 2.0 was launched this month. The website has a new design and org anization as well as additional content. It is now linked with our FB group page, and provides opportunities to send us suggestions and ask questions. Features will continue to be enhanced for ease of navigation and communication. It is also the su bject of next month’s Shoreline article. Members were encouraged to continue spread the word that these tools are available. Many thanks to all of you that are working to support our growth and deliver on our vision ! Meeting 13 August 8 2023