6. PRSR 04-11-2007x~ver
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele Bergh, Recreation Manager
DATE: April 3, 2007
SUBJECT: Staff Report
Hot Topic(s~ of the Month
• We have started interviewing staff for summer and it looks like we'll have a great
group to select from. Initial summer planning is complete and now the details are
being worked out and curriculum is being prepared.
• We are researching a summer roving playground type program and are looking to
purchase an enclosed trailer that would house equipment, tables, chairs, etc. This
trailer would also potentially be available for rent for block parties and such.
• The 10`" annual ice show takes place in May and most of the Recreation division staff
members have a role in this event.
• We also had our 1" annual Flashlight Egg Hunt with over 200 children participating
at Lions Park Center.
• Adult Softball is full with 52 teams, a record for us.
• The downtown Riverfront Concert Series is being sponsored by The Bank of Elk
River and First National Bank. Together they donated $7,200 which completely
covers the cost of the events. They are also both allowing use of their parking to
accommodate the crowds.
• We are still accepting applications for the new Farmers Market at Orono Park.
• The Amazing Family and Friends Race takes place Apri121" and we are still accepting
registration for this program as well.
March Programs
• Yoga • Eager Elks Soccer
• Parent and Tot Tumbling • F.ager Elks Sports Sampler
• Preschool Tumbling • BLAST
• Fit 4 U Cardio • Flashlight Egg Hunt
• Parent and Tot Open Playtime • Open Gyms
Special Marketing Efforts
We had representatives from all divisions of Parks and Recreation present at this year's
Business Expo. Our summer guide is 40 pages full of great programming -our biggest
guide ever!
Facility Use
Indoor Facility Use 151 hours
Outdoor Facility Use 38 hours
MEMO
TO: Bill Maertz
FROM: Suzanne Kostanshek, Senior Center Coordinator
DATE: 3-28-07
SUBJECT: Staff Report
Hot Topic(s) of the Month
St Cloud Area Legal Services 3-16 March Topic: Healthcare Planning &
Directives. Cancelled and rescheduled. 40-20 Topic: Grandparents' Rights
Working with YMCA on 2 Senior Programs. 1) Senior Fitness (similar to Silver
Sneakers) and 2) Mini Field Trips (use YMCA Van & Driver). The YMCA has
finally found an instructor -waiting to confirm the schedule. No confirmation as
of 3-26-07.
3-13 New! Brunch & Learn Health & Wellness Seminar Series; The Aging Brain
This was very successful. We had several new people attending.
3-22 Annual Lions' Pancake Dinner here at the center. Fundraiser for C.A.E.R.
Attendance: 109 $201 for C.A.E.R. 378# of food $219 for Senior Center
Fundraiser
4-6 Diabetic Support Group; Presentation by Dr. Schuster, Elk River Foot &
Ankle Clinic
4-10 Sherburne Cty Public Health; NPH The Alzheimer's Imposter
4-17 Creative Writing Workshop
4-24 Volunteer Appreciation Party #159 invited
April Tours:
4-4 Old Log Theatre, 4-19 Not For Chocolate Lovers Only (Afton House,
Rosewood Inn, Phipps Inn tours & lunch at the Afton House. Chocolate treats at
every stop).
Special Marketing Efforts
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