Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Does your business interact with or market/serve the senior citizen community in our area? Plan to participate in the next meeting of the new Senior Resource Committee and interact with businesses involved with the senior community.
Co-Chair: Dan Rattary, Seniors Helping Seniors
Co-Chair: John Christian, ARC Physical Therapy
Here is the prepared SRC meeting agenda:
Friday, January 6, Meeting at 8:00AM
Cordia Senior Residence 865 North Cass Avenue or via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87665729254?pwd=aHJxL2JDWTk1aHEreXFhZTVydFJQZz09
Meeting ID: 876 6572 9254 Passcode: 188763 Dial in by phone: +1-312-626-6799
A. Introduce yourself and your business - what is a good lead for you?
B. Any additions to the Meeting Agenda
II. New Business
A. Presentation by Cordia (host location)
B. Dementia Friendly Westmont Updates
C. Plans for our 2023 SRC Scope of Work
- Senior Expo on May 4th from 5pm to 7pm at Westmont Park District
- Senior Expo on May 5th from 8:30am to 11am at Westmont Park District
- Participate in August Senior Expo in Oakbrook Terrace
- Business After Hours – Confirmed Date is March 15th
- Dementia Friendly Westmont training for Westmont Business Community
III. Old Business
A. Is there any old business to address?
IV. Upcoming Event Updates
V. Next Meeting Date, Time and Location
Senior Resource Committee Meeting
Friday, December 2, 2022
8:00-9:00 AM
Call to order: 8:?? a.m.
This was an informal final meeting of 2022 therefore there was not an agenda. The meeting was held at Egg Harbor in Hinsdale hosted by Independence-4-Seniors Home Care in Hinsdale.
Each attendee updated the committee on current events taking place in their businesses.
John Christiansen has a Medical Area for care and is hosting a weight loss program and Balance Class with the Westmont Park District.
Gaye Wagner mentioned the WBBR Kiwanis Breakfast on 12/3 at Gower School.
Julianne Rizzo is celebrating her 5th anniversary in business.
Mark Davis is hosting a monthly support group for caregivers on Tuesday, 12/13/22@5:00 p.m.
Mike Hensley is having a Xmas on the Square Thursday12/8@The Square from 6-8:00 p.m. He and his wife are baking cookies.
Karen Spencer recommended going to the DGT website for programs.
Larry Forssberg mentioned the Frosty and Friends Night Parade on 12/3@5:00 p.m. and Gaye Wagner is joining the Westmont Chamber Board of Directors effective 1/2023.
Larry Forssberg said there were no updates from Mary Ferguson on Dementia Friendly.
Dr. Karen Congdon, AuD. did not have any updates.
Larry Forssberg reviewed the Scope of Work and discussed the March 15, 2023 SRC and Chamber After Hour with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Members will sign up for food donations and John will provide the bags.
Mark refreshed the plan for the May 4th and 5th After Hour and Expo. He will email the group on presentation topics.
At the January meeting guidelines for Chamber Member participation in the expo will be reviewed and discussed. (See the Motion in the November Minutes),
A MOTION was made by Mark Davis for the following guidelines to participate in the Westmont Community Guide and to participate in the SRC Expo:
The business must be a chamber member
The Business must attend 8 of 11 meetings in a rolling 12 month period
MOTION second by Mike Hensley and approved by all in attendance
It was agreed by the members that there would be a fee for NON-SRC member
To participate in the Westmont SRC Expo.
Next Meeting Date, Time and Location:
January 6, 2023 at Cordia
February 3, 2023 at Downers Grove Township
March 3, 2023 TBD
Adjournment: 9:03 A.M
Respectfully Submitted:
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Gaye Wagner

Date and Time
Friday Jan 6, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Meeting convenes at 8:00 am and adjourns at 9:00 am on the first Friday of the month (except on holidays).
Location
Participate in this meeting in-person at
Cordia Senior Residence
865 N Cass Avenue
Westmont, IL 60559
Participate in this meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87665729254?pwd=aHJxL2JDWTk1aHEreXFhZTVydFJQZz09
Meeting ID: 876 6572 9254
Passcode: 188763
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,87665729254#,,,,*188763# US
Dial into meeting by phone: +1-312-626-6799
Fees/Admission
Westmont Chamber of Commerce Members are free to participate in the Senior Resource Committee. Non-Members should contact the Chamber Office for additional information.
Contact Information
Larry Forssberg
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