CHELSEARETIREMENTCOMMUNITY–AUMRCSeniorLivingCommunity
Chelsea Retirement Community Resident Information 28
The Committee will secure, process, and arrange the books according to the Dewey
Decimal System
Chelsea District Library provides several books for Chelsea Retirement community
residents
Provide books and periodicals to the Nursing residents on Kresge 1 and 2
Plan promotional programs, such as displays or other events, to foster increased use of the
libraries
Program Committee:
Works with the Life Enrichment Coordinator to ensure that approved programs are
implemented as planned
Shall help identify needs and plan for effective programming of in-house and off-campus
activities of a social, recreational, educational, and cultural nature
Ensure that shopping trips are provided at convenient times and appropriate intervals for all
residents who desire them
Spiritual Life Committee:
Works in cooperation with the Chaplain to meet the spiritual needs of all residents
Be cognizant of the variety of religious, faith, professional, and other backgrounds among
residents. Programs will be planned with these considerations in mind. This includes the
traditional programs such as Bible study, hymn sings, prayer fellowships, grief support,
noon table grace in the dining rooms, etc.
Provides special support for Sunday chapel services, such as providing greeters, audio
support, hearing aids, and assistance for those with walkers as needed and/or requested by
the Chaplain
Determines disposition of the monthly Chapel offerings
Serve all residents with dignity, to meet as many needs as may arise, and plan such events
to encourage participation
To provide appealing programs and events for the majority of the residents
Social, Political, Environmental Issues Committee (SPEIC):
The purpose of SPEIC is to:
Seek out, recommend and implement programs of general interest to the residents of CRC
Provide a formal approval process for programs, educational sessions, informal displays,
political debates, etc. brought forth by residents and/or the community at large
In achieving its purpose, the committee shall observe the following guiding principles:
Recognize that its role is to provide access to information in order to enable residents to
become more educated, informed, and active in social, political, and environmental issues
and to formulate own ideas and opinions on such issues. Therefore, the committee shall
not take any formal position on behalf of the residents of CRC.
Recognize that it is important to provide differing opinions and viewpoints in order for
residents to become educated and informed. Therefore, when applicable, SPEIC will invite
individuals with differing viewpoints and /or political affiliations to be present and to
participate in any programs, educational session, informational display, political debate, or