Village of New Lenox Older Adult Falls Prevention task Group met May 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the task group:
CALL TO ORDER
Task Group Chair, Laura Regis, called the meeting to order at approximately 2:30pm.
IN ATTENDANCE
The Falls Prevention Task Group Members in attendance were Laura Regis, Dan Martin, Colette Loecke, Janice Pomp, Stephanie Misicka, Marisa Schrieber, Patricia Brown and Betty Brennan.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the March 13, 2019 Task Group Meeting, which had been disseminated via email to Task Group Members, were discussed. Stephanie Misicka made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Marisa Schrieber. After no further discussion, the motion carried and the minutes were approved.
OLD BUSINESS
Spring 2019 Matter of Balance Classes
MOB Class #34 graduated on May 6, 2019. The class was held at the VFW and was instructed by Janice Pomp, Anna Schultz, and Kathy Beaudry. Eleven seniors graduated from this class.
At graduation Mayor Baldermann addressed the graduates and thanked them for taking the class.
Dan Martin was the guess speaker who spoke about our Safe Community programs as well as this summer’s Fit and Strong Class (#6).
Matter of Balance Coach Refresher Training
The Annual MOB Coach Refresher Training was held on March 28, 2019 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the New Lenox Public Library. Laura was the lead instructor and did a great job refreshing 14 MOB Coaches from New Lenox (11) and Frankfort (3). Laura noted there were a few that did not attend, but they were not required to as they completed the MOB Coach
Training within the last 12 months.
On a related note, Laura advised that Sherry Sherdin will no longer be coaching MOB classes.
Dan advised that he would remove her from the Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group and New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition email lists.
2019 Health and Safety Expo / Severe Weather Spotter Training
The 2019 Health and Safety Expo / Severe Weather Spotter Training was held on April 30, 2019 at Lincoln-Way West High School. Laura thanked Janice Pomp for staffing the table at this year’s event. Janice represented our New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition as well as our Older Adults Falls Prevention Task Group.
Fit and Strong Class #6
Dan advised that New Lenox School District #122 has approved our group hosting Fit and Strong Class #6 this summer at the Spencer Campus (Spencer Point / Spencer Crossing School).
The class will start on Monday June 10th and will graduate on Friday August 2nd. The class will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am to 11:00am in the cafeteria.
Dan noted that he will miss the first week of class, including session #1 where the paperwork is completed and the equipment / books are handed out. Dan advised that he will make arrangements to have everything delivered to the school on the morning of June 10th.
The Instructors for Mondays will be:
• Janice Pomp
• Kathy Beaudry
• Norma Cason
• Anna Schultz
• Betty Brennan
• Patricia Brown
The Instructors for Wednesdays will be:
• Dan Martin
• Laura Regis
• Norma Cason
• Anna Schultz
• Betty Brennan
• Patricia Brown
The Instructors for Fridays will be:
• Darlene Purler
• Norma Cason
• Anna Schultz
• Betty Brennan
• Patricia Brown
Dan advised that at the time of the meeting, the class is full. In fact, the class currently has more than 25 students. With this said, Dan advised that if history repeats itself, there will be some seniors that will drop when he calls to remind them about the class.
Thus far, the make-up of the class is from the last two Matter of Balance Classes, a recent AARP Smart Driver Course, and a few repeats from Fit and Strong Class #5.
During the discussion, Colette Loecke requested to be added to the class if there is room.
Colette’s plans have changed for this summer so she will be able to attend the class if there’s room.
A discussion was held regarding the lecture portion of the Fit and Strong classes. Patricia Brown and Betty Brennan agreed that they would be willing to help with the lectures.
Dan went over the Excel document with the group. The document reflects who the instructors are, who is teaching each day, who will be leading the lecture and who will miss a session (noted in red).
All Fit and Strong Instructors were requested to report at 8:45am on Monday June 10th. Dan advised that everyone that’s enrolled in the class has been instructed to be there by 9:00am on the 1st session. Although Stephanie Misicka is not a Fit and Strong Instructor, she agreed to assist on Monday June 10th if her schedule is open.
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day – “One Fall Could Change It All”
The New Lenox 2019 National Falls Prevention Awareness Day event will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the New Lenox VFW location from 9:00am until 11:00am. The slogan for the 2019 event will remain “One Fall Could Change It All.”
Event Coordinators are:
• Laura Regis
• Norma Cason
• Anna Schultz
• Stephanie Misicka
The ladies will be meeting in the weeks to come to go over the details of the event. They will be discussing:
• Entertainment (Example - cloggers, exercise demonstrations)
• Informational Tables
o Dan mentioned that Brooke from Osco Pharmacy who comes out to assist with
Matter of Balance Classes would like a table.
• Breakfast Items
• Raffle Prizes
• Sponsors
• Breakout Session Speakers
The Breakfast Sponsor for this event is UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial. Stephanie
Misicka advised that her organization has pledged $400.00 for breakfast. Dan thanked Stephanie for securing the sponsorship.
In addition to UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial, we are still seeking sponsors to assist with marketing costs. Laura advised that they will be asking last year’s sponsors to help out. Last year’s sponsors were:
• Jennifer Hahs
• Dryer Vent Wizard of Will County
• New Lenox Public Library
• Riverside Healthcare
In addition, Laura asked everyone to think of others who may be willing to sponsor. Additional suggestions included the Cottages of New Lenox as well as New Lenox Horizons.
A discussion was had regarding having a guest speaker at 11:00am. Stephanie Misicka reported that Dr. Salah from UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial is no longer available to speak as she will be on vacation. With this said, Stephanie will be seeking another speaker to fill this role.
NEW BUSINESS
Matter of Balance Classes – Fall 2019
An advised that he will be looking at dates and locations for Fall Matter of Balance Classes.
Everyone was requested to seek groups and locations that would be suitable for Fall MOB Classes.
In addition, everyone who has NOT taught a MOB Class this Spring was encouraged to teach a class this Fall.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Marisa Schrieber advised that the next TRIAD Meeting will be held at the New Lenox Police Department on Thursday May 23rd at 1:30pm. Marisa advised that they will be talking about fitness programs for older adults. Laura Regis advised that she would try to attend that meeting and will mention our Matter of Balance Classes if given the opportunity.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Older Adult Falls Prevention Task Group will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 2:30pm in Conference Room #127 (Lower Level) at the New Lenox Village Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:15pm.
https://www.newlenox.net/files/documents/SafeCommunitiesAmericaTaskGroupsMinutes05-15-19103250052919AM1352.pdf
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