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Memorandum
River
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Steve Benoit,Recreation Manager
Date: January 5,2017
Subject: Recreation Managers Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
Staff is in the process of planning our 2017 recreation programs and event offerings.
Feedback gathered from participants who took part in our 2016 programs is being reviewed
as part of this process. This feedback will be used to make adjustments necessary to ensure
that programs being offered are best serving the Elk River community.
December Programs
• Eager Elks Soccer
• Eager Elks All Sorts of Sports
• Family Open Gym
• Adult Open Gym
• Women's Volleyball
• Outdoor Ice Rinks
• Santa in the Park
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Memorandum
River
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Annette Bonin
Date: January 4,2017
Subject: Activity Center Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
The Members Holiday Open House was held on December 12. This annual event is held to
thank the 452 Activity Center paid members for their support. Members enjoyed musical
entertainment by Kent Apeldoorn,holiday treats,and door prizes.
Memberships for 2017 continue to be purchased and now exceed 250.
December Programs
• Card making Classes
• Fabulous Friday Bingo
• Card Bingo and Pizza Party
• Tech Tutors
• Joint Pain Presentation
• Foot Clinic
• In House and Monticello Pool Tournaments
• Ladies Only Pool
• Fitness Classes—Bone Builders,Yoga,Cardio,Line Dance
• Cards—500,Smear,Bridge,Hand&Foot,Cribbage
• Hobby Groups—Woodcarving,Quilting,Book Club
• Support Groups(4):Parkinson's,Alzheimer's,Caregiver's,and Brain Injury
• Trips: Mystic Lake,Crossroads Mall,Little Falls Mansion Tour
• 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
• Facebook
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Memorandum
River
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Rich Czech
Date: January 4,2017
Subject: January Events
Upcoming events for January
• Winter Learn to Skate continues
• High School Games Continue
• Registrations continue for Spring Breakaway League
• Registrations continue for 2017 Ice Show
• North Metro Men's League begins
• Women's Open Hockey begins
• 9th Annual Upper Midwest Championship (PWB2/BB2)January 27-29
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