The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (SCAC) is a program advisory commission that advocates for the elderly and advises the Municipality on problems and solutions to enhance the quality of life for older citizens.
Purpose
The purpose of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission is to:
- Advise the Mayor, the Assembly, and appropriate department heads with respect to aspects of aging which bear upon the welfare of senior citizens;
- Conduct surveys and compile and disseminate for the benefit of senior citizens information on housing, health, nutrition, transportation, education, recreation, legal services and social/mental health services;
- Carry out educational and public relations programs designed to create public awareness of the needs of senior citizens and the community services which senior citizens can provide;
- and Assist and provide programs that alert elderly persons of the resources and services available to them.
SCAC Meeetings are open to the public!
Please visit the Municipality of Anchorage, Boards & Commissions website for meeting updates and schedule changes.
When: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
On the 4th Wednesday of each month (except for November and December)
On the 3rd Wednesday during November and December
Where:
At the Anchorage Senior Activity Center - 1300 East 19th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Or Click Here to Attend Virtually
Virtual Meeting Participation
All Senior Citizens Advisory Commission meetings are recorded and posted for public viewing.
If you would not like to be recorded, keep your camera off when attending the meeting virtually.
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84625516273?pwd=bndCU20rRUxGNnduVzVYUUNYcXU5Zz09
Meeting ID: 846 2551 6273
Passcode: 877033
Minutes & Recordings
2026
2025
Ron Hammett Award Winners
In 2005, the Municipality of Anchorage Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (SCAC) established the annual Ron Hammett Award. It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and civic engagement that have had a significant impact on the quality of life for seniors in the Municipality of Anchorage.
Sound like someone you know? View award criteria and submit an entry during the next nomination period!
Year
| Winner
|
2005
| Ron Hammett
|
2006
| Ella Craig |
2007
| Celeste Benson |
2008
| Brenda Brown |
2009
| AnnaBell Stevens |
2010
| Beverly Tallman |
2011
| Peggy Stout
|
2012
| Pat Luby |
2013
| Rita Hatch |
2014
| Ted Carlson |
2015
| Dawnia Clements |
2016
| Pete Weimer |
2017
| Karen L. Hunt
|
2018
| Ray Tinjum |
2019
| Kris Warren |
2020
| Mary Shields |
2021
| Gordon Glaser |
2022
| Patricia Abney |
2023
| Leonard Kelley |
2024
| James Bailey |
2025
| David Washburn |
2026
| Madeline Holdorf
|
2027
| [Upcoming] |