7. PRSR 09-09-2009MEMO
TO: Bill Maertz
FROM: Suzanne Kostanshek, Senior Center Coordinator
DATE: 9-03-09
SUBJECT: Staff Report
• Currently 525 memberships have been paid for 2009 (306 Total for 2008)
• Saturday Hours begin on Sept. 19. The Activity Center will be open on the first and
third Saturdays of the month from Sam-12noon. Cribbage Tournament on 9.19
• Trash, Treasure & Treat Sale at Activity Center Fri., Sept. 18 gam-3pm.
• See attached Flyer for extra programs being offered For Sept., Senior Center Month
August /September 2009 Tours
8-11 MN Zoo and Imax Theater
8-20 St. Cloud Crossroads Shopping
9-3 MN State Fair
Attendance Activity Center -Total for 2008 = 15,722
Totals per month Jan-1476 Feb-1474 March-1791 April-1705 May-1439 June-1420 July-1474
Aug-1598
2009
Average per day Jan-74 Feb-78 March-78 April-78 May-72 June-65 July-76 Aug-73
2009
SEPTEMBER IS SENIOR CENTER MONTH!
Join us for these special activities!
Celebrate this year's Senior Center month theme, Make a Connection. Whether it be through
art, movement, technology or interactions between generations and friends,
Senior Centers help older adults make important connections everyday!
State Fair Daze
Thursday, September 3
10am-2pm
350 Evans
The Senior Center Activity Room
will become the "Exhibit Hall" for
your displays of crafts, artwork,
sewing, flowers, canned and
baked goods. "State Fair" menu
at Senior Dining.
Cupcake walk in the Activity
Room. Door prizes and fun!
Conversation With
An Author
Tuesday, September 8
1 pm Free program
413 Proctor
Learn ideas of how to share
"your story' to leave as a family
legacy. Presented by Chuck
Tindell, award winning author.
Pre-registration required!
Bingo and Dessert
Tuesday, Sept. 15
350 Evans Dining Room
MN Long-Term Care
Partnership
Wednesday, September 16
1:30pm Free program
413 Proctor
Learn about long-term care
costs, what Medicare will cover
and the role of MN Long-term
care partnership. Presented by
the Senior LinkAge Line.
"5 Wishes"
Monday, September 21
10:30 am at 350 Evans
12:30pm at 413 Proctor
Free Program
A program about planning your
health care directive/living will.
Presented by Pam Manthai,
St Cloud Area Legal Services
Pre-registration required!
Diabetic Shoe Source
Tuesday, September 22
12-3pm Free program
413 Proctor
Bunco Tournament
Wednesday, September 23
1:15pm Cost $2
350 Evans Activity Room
All you need to do is roll the dice
and count to 21 to play this fun
and easy game! Lots of prizes
and treats provided.
Pre-registration required!
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"Gut Reaction"
Friday, September 25
1:30pm 413 Proctor
$18 Members $25 non-member
Learn about restoring digestive
health through proper nutrition.
Nurses can receive 2.4 CEU's
Pre-registration required!
"Meet the Sheriff"
Joel Brott
And Continental Breakfast
Wednesday, September 30
gam Free program
413 Proctor
Join us for bingo at 1:15pm .
Cost is $1 per card. Following
bingo is a special dessert!
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A certified Pedorthist from
Diabetic Shoe Source will be
here to explain about therapeutic
shoes and how you may qualify
for a benefit to receive shoes if
you are a diabetic.
Here is your opportunity to meet
the new Sherburne County
Sheriff, Joel Brott. Come and
discuss community issues that
you may have questions about.
Pre-registration required!
City
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: September 9, 2009
SUBJECT: Director's Report
- Great Northern Trail -The paving was completed September 3. Backfilling along
the trail and seeding will take place the week of the September 7. Special thanks to
City Engineer Terry Maurer for all his hard work in obtaining the federal portion of
the funding and with handling all the associated documentation that goes with a
federally funded project. In addition, consulting engineer John Anderson of BDM
Engineering did a great job working through all the design and environmental issues.
- Woodland Trails Restoration Project -The restoration of seven acres at the north
end of Woodland trail was substantially completed this summer. Work was
performed by volunteers and staff from the Bonestroo Engineering Environmental
Group. Park maintenance staff will continue to spot mow the site as needed in order
to control the annual weeds until the native plants are established. This project was
funded entirely by a $12,000 DNR restoration grant.
- The Riverfront Concert Series -The series wrapped up on September 3`~. An
estimated 13,500 people attended the concerts. A highlight was the Tribute to Elvis
on August 27 when close to 2,000 people attended. After the concert the Elvis
movie Blue Hawaii was shown on a giant inflatable movie screen. Before the concert,
The Bank of Elk River presented Mayor Stephanie Klinzing and Council Member
Paul Motion with a giant check symbolizing the Bank's sponsorship of the series for
2010.
- YMCA Resident Use -Staff would like to use this opportunity to remind people that
all Elk River residents are entitled to visit the YMCA four times a year at no cost.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and adults must have photo ID. This free
use of the facility is part of the funding partnership between the City and the YMCA.
- Statewide health Improvement Program -Sherburne County has received a grant of
$610,000 for planning and programs that help reduce smoking and obesity. The goal
is to develop policies, systems and environmental changes that support healthy
behavior. Staff is represented on the leadership team for the grant implementation.
One of the potential projects is planning For improved pedestrian facilities in Elk
River.