City of Galt
COMMISSION ON AGING
MINUTES
610 CHABOLLA AVENUE, GALT, CA
Thursday, May 28, 2026
10:00 AM
Chairperson: Joan Werblun
Vice Chairperson: Dennis McCall
Commissioners: Brendan Moore, Libby Robbins, Nicole Hemenover Call Meeting to Order – Werblun called the meeting to order at 10:02am Roll Call: Brendan Moore, Dennis McCall - Absent, Libby Robbins - Absent, Joan Werblun, Nicole Hemenover
Advisor: Jackie Garcia – Deputy Director, Parks & Recreation Public Comment: Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the audience may address the Commission on any item of interest to the public or any agenda item before or during the Commission's consideration of the item.
Speakers shall restrict their comments to issues that are within the subject matter authority of the Commission and limit comments to a maximum of five (5) minutes.
- Jack Jenkin, liaison from Helping Hands, presented himself and the following statements. He stated that some seniors are interested in a Yoga Class. He also presented Helping Hands’ program and ideas for a Senior & Youth Recreation Park & Center.
Acceptance of Minutes: Werblun moved to approve minutes for 04/23/2026, Moore seconded. All in Favor.
A. New Business:
1. GSRC Open House – McCall – All in Favor to move to next agenda.
2. Parks and Recreation – Program announcements
-Garcia gave updates on our Senior Water Aerobics and that with support of revenue from produce sold at the Saturday Market we will now be offering classes at $5 each. - Garcia also presented a new art class being offered for Seniors. - She stated that the city will be taking a break from offering the Senior Tea Dance and will reopen it in August. This will allow for better marketing for the event.
3. ADD to next Agenda – Galt Market Garage Sale
B. Old Business:
1. Financial Report – Revenue and Expenditures
- Budget
- Hemenover moved to accept financial report, Moore seconded. All in Favor.
2. Recurring Items: Bingo, Senior Walk, Senior Bus Tickets -All in Favor to move the Senior Walk to next agenda
- Werblun reported issues with prizes, stating that there is not enough to go around with the number of participants
- All in Favor to move Senior Bus Tickets to next agenda
3. Adopt a Grandparent
-Garcia stated that planning for the Adopt a Grandparent will begin after July 4th due to event planning and a busy season.
Commissioners’ Reports:
Chairperson J. Werblun: She suggested commissioners to subscribe to California Commission.
Werblun stated that there are changes in Medicare and Medical. She spoke on ongoing investigations at the Galt Place and that there have been eviction notices sent out. Werblun also stated that the GSRC is creating a call log to better track the problems/questions that they are receiving daily. The call log with include the solutions given and will be reviewed often.
Vice Chairperson D. McCall: absent
Commissioner B. Moore: He expressed that he feels good about where the Commission is at and stated that he was glad that Danielle from triple A4 had presented at the last meeting.
Commissioner L. Robbins: absent
Commissioner Nicole Hemenover: She reminded everyone of the connections she has due to her job and can provide information and help for the Open House.
ADJOURNMENT: Moore called the meeting to adjourn at 10:42am, Hemenover seconded. All in Favor.
NOTE: ADELINE BARTH, OFFICE ASSISTANT II: The agenda for this Commission on Aging meeting is posted in the following listed sites before 10:00am on the Monday before the meeting.
1. City Hall Lobby
2. U.S. Post Office 600 N, Lincoln Way
3. Galt Parks & Recreation Office, 610 Chabolla Avenue
4. City Website