Richmond Annex Neighborhood Council Founded 1974 PO Box 5436, Richmond, California 94805 *Neighbors Helping Neighbors*
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Richmond Annex Neighborhood Council Founded 1974 PO Box 5436, Richmond, California 94805 *Neighbors Helping Neighbors* MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING Board of Directors : Thursday, July 28, 2011 Mary Selva LOCATION: Annex Senior Center, 5801 Huntington @ Santa Clara President STARTING TIME: 7:00 PM SHARP Garland Ellis (Length of time per agenda item is only approximate; more time allotted if necessary.) 1st Vice President 1. Call to order : Pledge of Allegiance; welcome and introductions; announcements – 3 min. Jeff Jones 2nd Vice President 2. Minutes of June 30, 2011 General Monthly Meeting – 2 min. Tom Hoffman Treasurer 3. Finance Report : Tom Hoffman, Treasurer (finance report given quarterly) – 3 min. Gayle Massman 4. Board Officer announcements : Correspondence – 3 min. Recording Secretary Karen Mayers 5. Richmond Police Dept. report : Beat Officer Report: Ofc. Cedric Tagorda – 10 min. Corresponding Secretary 6. Special Guest : Bob Gerner, Owner of The El Cerrito Natural Grocery invites Members at Large : community input on commercial uses and building design of the former Sherwin Doug Bruce Williams Paint building (corner of San Pablo Avenue and Panama), that would compliment the Natural Grocery and benefit the community. Cate Burkhart Pam Challinor Chris Flynn 7. Proposed Building and Planning Projects : 10 min. ea. Linda Grant a) See above. Chip Gribble 8. In brief – Reports; project & committee updates: 5 min. ea. Tom Hannan Dave Harris a) Streets/Traffic Committee Update: I-80 Central Avenue Interchange Improvement Project; Carlson Corridor Upgrade Project, Jeff Jones, chair Pete Keown b) Planning/Zoning Committee Update: Richmond General Plan, Mary Selva, chair Andy Anderson c) Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council Update: Garland Ellis and Jerry Yoshida, RNCC Irene Patterson representatives and board members Vicky Propp d) 66th public meeting of the Community Advisory Group (CAG) is Thurs. 8-11-11 , 6:30-9pm, Richmond Multi- Dave Rohrer Purpose Room (located in basement) of 440 Civic Center Plaza (the old Hall of Justice at the downtown City Hall). CAG is a group of volunteers who provides an opportunity for all affected and interested citizens Pat Smith to openly learn, discuss and provide advice to the CA Dept. of Toxic Substances Control regarding cleanup Peter Weschler activities at the former Stauffer Chemical/Zeneca site . Public participation is strongly encouraged. CAG provides an open forum for public input . To serve on CAG, contact Carolyn Graves at 625-4459. Jerry Yoshida For more info: http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report.asp?global_id=07280002# . 9. Good of the Order limited to brief general interest announcements; adjournment. Contact RANC, 375-7769. Our 37th Year! – “Together We Continue To Make A Difference!” YOUR PARTICIPATION in this wholly independent volunteer group is significant in our City’s decision-making process. Many thanks to July mailer volunteers: The Richmond Annex Seniors and Tom Hoffman. Richmond Annex Senior Center Blood Pressure Screening Qi Gong – Pronounced “chee gung” 5801 Huntington – 510-620-6812 Free monthly screenings that help you The answer to aging gracefully, feeling keep your blood pressure under control. Open Mon. thru Fri. 9am – 4pm full of life and energy, less stress and The screenings are conducted by a fewer aches and pains is Qi Gong. This professional nurse. So you are in good AARP Driving Safety Program: very soothing exercise class is based on rd th th hands. 3 Wednesday , 12pm - 1pm . Thursday , August 11 & 18 , 9am- 1pm , traditional Chinese meditative principles. Free. Provider : Hakim Adal, RN $12 AARP members; $14 non-members The exercise focuses on meditation and (check only); AARP Driver Safety Pro- st some light movement. Wednesdays , gram is nation’s 1 and largest refresher 10am - 11:30am . $ .50 per class. Bridge course for drivers age 50+ that’s helped Instructor Jerolyn Miner : Nothing is as unifying as bridge partners. millions of drivers remain safe on today’s Join us for good times and laughter. All roads. Tune up your driving skills and Sewing Circle update your knowledge of the rules of the levels are welcome! A good reference book that can help you learn bridge is road. Learn about normal age-related Enjoy sewing in a peaceful and naturally called, “The Fun Way to Serious Bridge” physical changes, and how to adjust your lit space. Bring in your favorite sewing by Harry Lampert, at local bookstores. driving to allow for these changes. projects and use our new electronic Mondays , 12pm - 3pm . $1 per person. Reduce traffic violations, crashes, and sewing machines. Staff assistance is Instructor : Jean Fike chances for injuries. Instructor: Ron available for basic questions about the Perrin . To register, call 620-6812. use of sewing machines and help with your project. Tuesdays , 1pm - 4pm and Mahjong – Pronounced “mah-shong” Thursdays , 9am - 12pm . $1 per class. Luncheon Theme Parties ! Hone your skills in patience and strategy Instructor Recreation Staff : in this traditional Chinese tile game of Please join us as we celebrate birthdays, Mahjong. We offer beginning and holidays and special events for wonderful Arts & Needle Crafts intermediate classes where the setting is food & entertainment . Call 620-6812 for friendly and the outcome is fun! advanced reservations one week prior to Painting, knitting, soap making, jewelry Tuesdays (Advanced), 11am - 4pm event or drop by for seating available. making, scrap booking, decorations for Thursdays (Beginning), 1:30pm - 4pm . holiday theme parties are the focus. $1 per person. Wednesdays we will focus on blankets to Computer Basics Instructor : Norma Dougherty & Vivian Ko donate to GRIP. Wednesdays , 10am - Overcome your fears and enjoy one-on- 4pm and Fridays , 10am - 12:30pm . one assistance as you venture in the basics Cost: Donations. Scrabble of computers. From turning the computer Instructor : Recreation Staff Keep your mind fresh and your on and off to making the vocabulary of competition thinking. This word game is the computer easier to understand, we Gardening Project both literary and strategic to get the most are here to help you! Learn at your own points from your letter selection. pace in a tranquil setting about the Join in the fun of gardening and reap Tuesdays ,1:30pm - 3pm . $.50 per person Internet, email, Microsoft Office, etc. bountiful results! Help keep our Instructor : Vivian Ko Tuesdays , 9am -1pm . $3 per hour. vegetable garden alive and productive. Instructor : Dave Rohrer and/or Staff Learn how to compost, prune, grow Drop-in : Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm . $ .50 vegetables. Come away with good tips Movies & Popcorn for your garden! Thursdays , 10am -12pm. Join us at the Annex Senior Center for Instructor : Recreation Staff Gentle Gym movies & popcorn on our new flat screen TV. Participants select the movies and Remember Jack LaLanne? His advice to Music Sing-A-Long staff brings the popcorn! seniors : “You’ve got to exercise. You’ve 4th Wednesday of each month. got to put the time aside to take care of Come for the music. Stay for the fun! your most precious possession 20-25 You don’t have to be a singer to sing-a- 1pm - 3 pm . $1 per person . minutes at least three times a week!” long. Our piano player is no longer with Gentle gym is a low impact aerobic work- us and we miss him dearly. We are Annex Senior Explorers out that gets your body moving and your looking for a permanent piano player to heart rate up. This class is designed for carry on this wonderful tradition. So The Annex Senior Explorers are a group all abilities! Monday , Wednesday , and please come forward. We’d love to have of seniors who like to venture out for fun Friday , 9am - 10am . $ .50 per class. you on board! Fridays , 1:30pm - 4pm . local daytime excursions. Explore UC Instructor : Chiung Tung Li or Staff Free. Instructor : Vivian Ko Botanical Gardens, Tilden Park, or Annie’s Annuals; visit Lawrence Hall of Line Dancing Beginning Conversational Science; tour San Francisco; shopping excursions in Vacaville, Napa Valley; Join this rip-roaring way to get the Spanish holiday & gift shows. Annex Seniors are exercise you need to be fit. We offer on the go! Call 620-6812 for dates and beginning and intermediate line dancing It is never too late to learn Spanish. If times. for seniors with all abilities. This program you’re wondering why you should is fun with a capital “F”. consider learning Spanish, there are several good reasons to do it. Learning Casino Over-Nighters Mondays , 10am - 11am . $ .50 per class. Instructor : Peer Instructors Spanish or another language improves Richmond Annex Senior Center offers a memory skills. It will help you to variety of Reno or Tahoe overnight trips Healthy Walking communicate with more than 300 million throughout the year. Come along and people around the world who speak it. play your favorite games of chance while Put pep back in your step in this casual, Learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and non-competitive activity. Walking is a fun dining at the buffet, or just enjoy the practice conversational Spanish in a beautiful mountain scenery! Pick-up and way to get the exercise you need. Those supportive environment. with canes or walkers are welcome! return at Annex Senior Center. Fridays , 10am - 11am . $2 per class. Call 620-6812 for dates and times. Tuesdays , 11am -12pm . Free. Instructor : Genoveva Sirlopu Instructor : Recreation Staff rd Richmond General Plan Adoption Timeline : (Revised for the 3 time. Dates could be subject to change.) July 26, 2011 – City Council Presentation on General Plan August 15, 2011 – Release FEIR and Final Draft General Plan September 1, 2011 – Planning Commission Action Meeting : Commission to provide a formal recommendation on the Final Draft General Plan and FEIR to City Council October 18, 2011 – City Council Action Meeting : City Council to take action on FEIR and Draft General Plan The Richmond General Plan is a blueprint for residential, commercial, and industrial development, including important goals & policies for our shoreline, schools, parks & recreation, traffic & circulation, and many other elements.