Senior Citizen Advisory Committee

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Purpose

The purpose of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (SCAC) is to advise the City Council on matters relating to senior citizens, to promote and support senior-oriented special events and collaborative efforts that meet the needs of seniors, and to serve as an advocacy body on behalf of older adults in the community.

Members and Meetings

The Committee consists of the Committee Chairperson and a maximum of eight (8) other members who are appointed by the Reno City Council, along with an ex-officio from the Washoe County Senior Services. The meetings usually take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (unless there is a government holiday).

Typical Duties

Identify concerns, problems, and needs of seniors in local neighborhoods
Establish program priorities within context of available resources
Provide long-range program direction for comprehensive senior programs
Help identify local resources to enhance or expand senior programs

Become a Committee Member

If you would like to submit an application, please complete the application by clicking on the application link below and emailing it to cityclerk@reno.gov

You can also drop off the completed application in person, Monday-Friday 9 a.m - 4 p.m. at the following address:

City Clerk's Office
1 E. First Street,
2nd Floor, Reno, NV 89501

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Clerk's Office at 775-334-2030.

View the application online

Resources

Reno, Sparks, Washoe County Elder Services Guides and Resources
- Guías de servicios y recursos para personas de la tercera edad

A few of the Committee's past projects include the following:

Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Senior Fest
Reno/Tahoe Senior Summer and Winter Games
City of Reno Veterans Day Parade
Elder Gap Program
Neil Road Hydration Station
Paradise Park kitchen upgrades
Older American’s Month
Sanford Center for Aging/Senior Outreach Services
Nevada SHIP- State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Washoe County Elder’s Guide
Alzheimer’s Association
Honor Flight Nevada
Wandering Project in Washoe County
Compassion Community Clinic
LGBTQ+ Senior Programs/OUR Center
Senior Spectrum newspaper
Reno Parks and Rec Senior fees
Age-Friendly Reno
Washoe Co. Senior Coalition

Event	Date/Time
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Joint Meeting	02/01/2023 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 02/01/2023 2:00 p.m. 02/01/2023 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting	01/10/2023 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 01/10/2023 2:00 p.m. 01/10/2023 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting	11/07/2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 11/07/2022 2:00 p.m. 11/07/2022 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting	10/11/2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 10/11/2022 2:00 p.m. 10/11/2022 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Special Meeting	09/16/2022 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 09/16/2022 10:00 a.m. 09/16/2022 12:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting	09/13/2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 09/13/2022 2:00 p.m. 09/13/2022 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting	05/10/2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 05/10/2022 2:00 p.m. 05/10/2022 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting	04/12/2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 04/12/2022 2:00 p.m. 04/12/2022 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Joint Meeting with Washoe County and City of Sparks	03/02/2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 03/02/2022 2:00 p.m. 03/02/2022 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting	02/08/2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 02/08/2022 2:00 p.m. 02/08/2022 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting	01/11/2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 01/11/2022 2:00 p.m. 01/11/2022 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting	11/09/2021 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 11/09/2021 2:00 p.m. 11/09/2021 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting	10/12/2021 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 10/12/2021 2:00 p.m. 10/12/2021 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting	09/14/2021 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 09/14/2021 2:00 p.m. 09/14/2021 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting	08/10/2021 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 08/10/2021 2:00 p.m. 08/10/2021 4:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting	07/13/2021 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 07/13/2021 2:00 p.m. 07/13/2021 5:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Advisory Committee	06/10/2021 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 06/10/2021 2:00 p.m. 06/10/2021 5:00 p.m.