9.0. PRSR 04-08-2015 ElkMemorandum
River
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Steve Benoit,Recreation Manager
Date: April 2,2015
Subject: Recreation Managers Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
The summer 2015 Recreation Guide has been distributed to the community. The guide is
full of our long running programs such as Adult Softball,T-Ball,Tennis,Farmers Market,
and community concerts. A variety of new programs are also being offered including
introductory golf programs and SPA camps such as Art4Fun,American Doll Adventure
Camp,and Mad Science.
March Programs
• Parent and Tot Open Playtime
• Preschool Tumbling
• Eager Elks Soccer
• Eager Elks All Sorts of Spots
• Family Open Gym
• Adult Open Gym
• Co-Rec Volleyball
• Women's Volleyball
Marketing
• Distribution of the Summer 2015 Program Guide
• Development of Summer Concert Series Marketing
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ElkMemorandum
River
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Annette Bonin
Date: April 1,2015
Subject: Activity Center Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
March recorded attendance at the Activity Center was 2,606.This marks the highest ever
attendance and averages to 119 persons per day.The"Silver Tsunami"is here,and we
expect to see continuous increases in attendance at the center.
March Programs
• St Patrick's Day Party
• Getting Your Home Ready to Sell Presentation
• Wills,Trusts,and Powers of Attorney Presentation
• History Buffs:Women's History Month
• Master Gardener: Spring Planting Program
• Antique Appraisal Class
• Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic
• Foot Clinic
• Monticello vs Elk River Billiards Tournament
• In House Pool Tournament
• Fitness Classes—Bone Builders,Yoga,Cardio,Line Dance,Tai Ji Quan
• Cards—500,Smear,Bridge
• Book Club
• Woodcarving
• Quilting
• Card making
• Support Groups(3):Parkinson's,Brain Injury,and Alzheimer's
Special Marketing Efforts
• Development and distribution of 1200 Senior Scene Newsletters
• Star News "Seniors On The Go" column and"Happenings" Section
• Constant Contact email blasts
• Event flyers at senior buildings in Elk River
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ElkMemorandum
River
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Rich Czech
Date: April 1,2015
Subject: April Events
Upcoming events for April
• Spring Learn to Skate session ends 4/13 —next session Aug 3-24
• Ice show rehearsals begin
• Ice Show tickets on sale week of April 27
• Ice out in the barn week of April 20
• Gun Show April 25-26
• 25`s Annual Craft Show May 2-3
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