Administrative Section
ministrative
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2007 SCHEDULE
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
A T CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Date
An agenda and park and recreation items will be delivered to you
the week prior to your assigned dates.
Commissioners are invited to attend council work sessions starting at 5:30 p.m.
If no items pertaining to Parks and Recreation are on the agenda,
no packet will be delivered and you are not required to attend.
Representative
January 8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeffl)aniel
January 22 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vacant
February 12 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Kelly
February 26 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glen Stolar
March 12 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paula Atkins
March 26 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack Spizale
April 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Scharfenberg
April 23 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff I)aniel
May 14 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1) an Campi on
May 2 9 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Kelly
June 11-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glen Stolar
June 25 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paula Atkins
J ul y 9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thor Smith
J ul Y 23 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Scharfenberg
August 13 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff I)aniel
August 27 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I)an Campion
September 1 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Kelly
September 24 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glen Stolar
October 8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paula Atkins
October 22 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thor Smith
November 13 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Steve Scharfenberg
November 26 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Daniel
December 1 0---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dan Campi on
Glenn Stolar
Home: 952-474-7671
VVork: 952-833-6560
stolardad@vahoo.com
Paula Atkins
Home: 952-934-0501
VVork: 952-380-4953
patkins @ goldengate.net
Steve Scharfenberg
Home: 952-368-3596
VVork: 952-838-4462
steves@sfmic.com
Thor Smith
Home: 952-470-6254
VVork: 952-746-8821
thoresmith @yahoo.com
Jeff Daniel
Home: 952-474-1227
VVork: 651-248-7574
ieffdanielll11 @mchsl.com
Tom Kelly
Home: 952-445-7417
VVork: 612-307-7386
thomas .kell y @target.com
Dan Campion
Home: 952-760-0811
Work: 763-954-2154
Daniel.campion @honeywell.com
Todd Hoffman
VVork: 952-227-1129
thoffman @ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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May 4, 2007
To Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent:
It is with great difficulty that I am informing you of my resignation from the City of
Chanhassen, Recreation Supervisor Position. As you know, I have been offered and
accepted a position with the City of St. Louis Park.
I have greatly enjoyed working here during my short time and will miss working with
the wonderful staff at the City of Chanhassen. I wish to thank you, the park and
recreation staff, and the rest of the city staff for giving me a great place to work and in
gaining valuable experiences, both professionally and personally.
If there is anything I can do to help during the upcoming transition phase, please let
me know. My last day here will be Friday, May 18th, pursuant to the City of
Chanhassen's two week resignation notification policy. Again, I thank you for my
time spent here, and appreciate the chance you have given me.
Sincerely,
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Nathan Rosa
Cc: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Manager
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
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FROM:
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DA TE:
April 17, 2007
SUBJ:
Lotus Woods Subdivision
This application is for a preliminary plat to subdivide 7.6 acres into eleven single-family
lots and one outlot with a variance to allow a 50-foot wide street right-of-way. The
property is located south of Fox Hill Drive, east of Carver Beach Road, north of Big Woods
Drive, and west of Lotus Lake. The proposed plat combines four separate parcels of land,
currently best described as a woodlot, allowing for the orderly subdivision of the entire
parcel into eleven single family lots. Eight of the lots are located in Block 1 and will be
marketed as new home sites. The remaining three lots, comprising Block 2, are existing
homes to three of the four owners and are located on Lotus Lake. Outlot A has been set
aside at the request of staff as a means of preserving a small, intact section of the woodlot.
PARK AND TRAIL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW
Parks
This property is located within the park service area of Carver Beach Playground and Carver
Beach Park. Carver Beach.Playground is located at 900 Carver Beach Road ~d is a two-
acre site featuring a ball field, basketball court, and creative playground. Carver Beach Park
is located at 6891 Lotus. Trail and is a six-acre waterfront park featuring two public
swimming beaches, a picnic area, nature trail, and small playground. The nature trail
follows the shoreline of Lotus Lake and is nearly Yz mile in length.
Trails
With the exception ofthe.nature trail and one section of concrete sidewalk, the Carver Beach
neighborhood is void of trails and sidewalks. This condition is directly attributable to the
age of the area and the narrow street grid and road rights-of-way. There is very limited, if
notnon-existent,.right-or-way to construct sidewalks and/or trails in the area. Carver Beach
Road serves as a main transportation comdor in the neighborhood for both vehicles and
pedestrians. The one sidewalk mentioned is located on Carver Beach Road starting at
Carver Beach Park and traveling west to Powers Boulevard. In addition to this sidewalk, an
important "trail connector". is located at the terminus of Carver Beach Road linking
pedestrians to Big Woods Boulevard, Kerber Pond Park, and south to the downtown area.
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live) work, and play.
Park & Recreation Commission
April 17, 2007
Page 2
Outlot A
The Park and Recreation Commission has the choice of recommending the City Council
accept cash park fees or land dedication as a condition of approval for the Lotus Woods
Subdivision. The cash park fees required of this application as submitted are $63,800 or
$5,800 per lot. It is staffs recommendation that the Commission seek land dedication of
Outlot A in lieu of cash park fees as a means of preserving some of the woodlot character
that currently exists on this site. The location of Outlot A is at the intersection of Carver
Beach Road and Fox Hill Drive and will serve as a landmark for the new residents. In
addition, the larger neighborhood and community will view this dedication as a worthy
investment in preserving the unique character of Carver Beach.
Staff s request of the applicant was to maximize the size of the "no touch" outlot
preservation on the comer. The maximum dedication of land allowed by our ordinance is
one acre for every 75 people. With eleven single family lots, we use the calculation of
3.5 persons per home arriving at .51 acres or 22,361 square feet of dedication. As drawn,
Outlot A currently contains 30,527 square feet with 8,050 of that being wetland. Wetlands
are not accepted as parkland dedication. The wetland also has a 16.5-foot wide protected
buffer that does not count towards the 22,361 square feet of dedication. Additionally, the
upland area of the outlot is split into three separate parcels, the largest of which is located on
the comer. However, this portion of the outlot is partially subjected to tree clearing, grading
and filling, further reducing the "no touch" preservation node desired at this location.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend the City Council
require, as a condition of approval for the proposed Lotus Woods subdivision, the full
dedication of "no touch" parkland (22,361 sq. ft. for 11 lots or 20,328 sq. ft. for 10 lots) at
the comer of Carver Beach Road and Fox Hill Road. This is an area with the general
dimensions of 140 feet by 150 feet. The area currently depicted at this location is generally
140 feet by 86 feet with a full one-third of that area being subjected to clearing and grading.
This land dedication would be in lieu of the collection of cash dedication fees.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION ACTION
On April 24, 2007, the Park and Recreation Commission visited this property prior to their
regular meeting. Upon calling the official meeting to order, commissioners asked that the
staff report be presented. Chair Stolar then called upon the applicant and members of the
audience to speak. Upon listening to all of the speakers, commissioners discussed their
positions on the proposed application. At the conclusion of the discussion, the following
motion was made:
Daniel moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park and Recreation
Commission table the Lotus Woods subdivision request to allow staff
time to discuss with the property owners and engineers their
recommended approach towards dedicating land in lieu of park fees
in an area estimated at 22,475 square feet and discuss the specific
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Park & Recreation Commission
April 17, 2007
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points listed by the commission such as grading, drainage swale, tree
inventory, redesign of the house on Lot 8, and signage. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to O.
On Monday, April 30, staff met with the applicant and agreed upon the
configuration of the 22,475 square foot Outlot A and confirmed the
requirements that no grading be conducted within the Outlot, the rip rap swale
be deleted, and that the border of the Outlot be identified with appropriate
signage.
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Fitting In is Easy with REACH
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Eleven-year-old Wesley Edman loves act-
ing and participates in community and
school drama programs as often as he
can. Wesley, who has Asperger's Syn-
drome, enjoys acting because it allows
him to express his creative side, but he
generally needs some support when par-
ticipating in a theater production. So
when his mother, Carmen, signed him up
for the Chaska Parks and Recreation Prai-
rie Fire Children's Theatre this spring, she
called REACH for Resources to request an
Inclusion Specialist to help make Wesley's
experience a success.
Inclusion is a service that REACH offers
year round to help people with disabilities
take part in non-adaptive community
programs. The service is available to
people of all ages, although children and
teens are the primary users. REACH Inclu-
sion Specialists can attend the program
to help the participant blend in and pro-
vide assistance to help them make the
most of their experience. That assistance
might include interpreting directions from
coaches/instructors, redirecting behav-
iors, adapting activities to meet the
child's needs, or helping the child inter-
act with other children in the program.
In Wesley's case, REACH Inclusion Spe-
cialist Mara LaNasa, made him feel com-
fortable in the situation and helped him
with breathing techniques when he be-
came frustrated or nervous. Wesley's
play was a success and his mother Car-
More Inside
men says that the service made all the dif-
ference. "It helped him blend in with the
other kids so he didn't stick out/ and that's
something that's really important to a sixth
grader." Carmen says that Reach Inclu-
sion is "a great service" and that she
would definitely use it again.
REACH one-to-one Inclusion assistance is
available for city park and recreation pro-
grams to residents of Brooklyn Park, Brook-
lyn Center, Chanhassen, Chaska, Crystal,
Hopkins, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, New
Hope Robbinsdale, and St. Louis Park.
There is no additional cost for inclusion be-
yond the standard program fee. Partici-
pants simply register for the program
through the city and then call REACH at
least two weeks before the program be-
gins to request an Inclusion Specialist.
Wesley Edman
(Continued on page 10)
.... Parents Want to Know... page 2
.... Summer Programs...pages 3 - 7
.... Toke 5 Respite... page 9
Parents Want to Know!
Q: How can I get my son/daughter's school to
support my educational ideas during the IEP
(Individual Education Plan) planning process?
A: A relationshi p of mutual respect is the key . Your relation-
ship with your child's school, especially the special educa-
tion staff assigned to your child, can have a significant im-
pact on the educational outcomes he/she will achieve.
Therefore, it's an important relationship and well worth your
time and investment.
The best approach is to try to build a positive relationship
with these teachers before any big decisions need to be
made or conflicts resolved. What you want to do is to build
some reserves in the "good will" bank from the start. At the
beginning of the year, inquire as to who will be serving your
child and then stop by before or after school to briefly intro-
duce yourself. Explain how you see your child's educational
needs and let staff know that you look forward to working as
a team. Inquire as to which mode of communication the
teacher prefers be it voicemail, email orwritten notes and if
possible respect their wishes. Communicate frequently
about how you see your child responding to the school day,
highlighting not just problems but also any positives, any
gains, and any excitement about learning that you observe.
Understand that school staff are stretched thin and very
hard pressed for time, so ask for only brief responses and ex-
press appreciation for the teacher's time.
Prepare for the annual I EP well ahead of time by reading
about what it is and by planning what you'd like to request.
A good IEP should help establish the process whereby your
child's educational goals will be met. Recognize that it's a
process; there is not just one right answer but rather, there
are always multiple ways to accomplish goals. Try your best
to be open and don't get defensive if your ideas are not
immediately embraced by staff. Instead, ask questions to
discover what barriers staff see to implementing your ideas.
There may be issues with time, cost, personnel etc. that you
are unaware of. Think about what the most essential ingre-
dients are in your plan and ask school staff to do the same.
Then think through with them any potential barriers and work
to jointly create a hybrid plan that includes your essentials
but also their ideas.
Lastly, be sure to identify what the specific indicators for suc-
cess will be. How will both you and your student as well as
the teachers know if the plan is working? Remember, an IEP
is not written in cement and it can be changed. If neces-
sary, you can get some breathing room by saying, "Ok, let's
try it for 4 - 6 weeks and then evaluate how it's going, by
looking at our indicators". Then before you leave the room,
get everyone to agree that should the indicators point to a
lack of success, the plan will" be revised and the process
continued.
(Thank you to Pam Taylor, Educational Consultant, for shar-
ing her expertise for this article.)
REACH Introduces A New Program!
Community Living HUB Services
Each year, REACH receives many requests for services from individuals with mild or borderline cognitive disabilities who have
been denied eligibility for governmental support, and we predict that the need for services will continue to outpace government
funding for services. In keeping with our legacy of identifying needs and developing creative solutions for the people we serve,
we are very excited to announce the launch of a new service concept that will allow REACH to serve even more people in
need.
REACH has begun a two year pilot project named HUB Services, which will provide community living support and training to in-
dividuals and families who are not able to qualify for government services, and adults who are unable to pay for services them-
selves. HUB Service participants will receive support from a case manager who will work with participants weekly during desig-
nated hours at a central community location, such as a public library. The locations have not yet been chosen, but will be
based on where participants live and ease of transportation.
The HUB Service is designed specifically for individuals who have mild/borderline disabilities and are able to live independently,
but need a minimal amount of support to do so. Once participants have enrolled in the program, it will be their responsibility to
attend the HUB meetings and seek the help they need. Support offered will be tailored to individual needs and include: housing
concerns, employment search and job skills, financial skills, health, nutrition and safety, socialization, connecting to other services
in the community, and crisis prevention. For example, a participant could come to the HUB for help with an issue such as setting
a monthly budget, applying for rental assistance, negotiating a conflict at work, developing a weekly meal plan, or finding help
with a medical problem. The goal of the program is to maximize independent community living and self-sufficiency skills for those
that participate.
Because the HUB Services are offered at a central location, they are more cost-effective, and as a result we can serve even
more people each year. There is NO COST to qualified participants for this service. If you feel the HUB Service may be an option
for you, please contact Amber Norcutt at 952-988-4177 for more information about enrolling in the program ·
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Summer 2007
Schedules
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for Resources Inc.
Helping individuals with Diabilities Reach Their Full Potential
1001 Highway 7, #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4177 Phone
(952) 988-6728 fax
EDUCATION, THERAPY, LEISURE ACTIVITIES
REACH is an agency that serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
in the West and Northwest metro area. Services include counseling, therapy groups, commu-
nity living training and support, therapeutic recreation and leisure, information & referral.
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Counseling & Educ-ation
Counseling
Reach for Resources specializes in
working with people with developmen-
tal disabilities such as mental retarda-
tion, down syndrome, autism, and mild
to borde~ine cognitive difficulties, and
their families. Reach for Resources be-
lieves in a friendly, supportive, person-
centered approach, and in setting per-
sonalized goals for each client.
Reach accepts: Medical Assistance,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN, Medica,
America's PPO.
To schedule an intake interview or
for information on counseling op-
tions call Usa Rivers, MA, LP at
(952) 988-4177
Empowerment
Group
Our personal empowerment group for
adults with mild developmental disabili-
ties will resume in September 2007.
We will be conducting intake interviews
for new members over the summer.
Adults in this group leam to support
each other, solve their own problems,
and advocate for themselves.
For more information or to request an
intake, contact Annie at 952-988-4161.
Play It Safe!
This fun course will teach you how to
be safe and protect yourself at home
and in the community
PPL-Adair
4172 Adair Ave. N.,
Robbinsdale
In the Community Room
May 1 6 & 23
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$15.00
WHERE:
WHEN:
TI ME:
FEE:
Housing Optionsl
Home Living
(Rescheduled from March)
Choose the right home for you and
learn to take care of it
WHERE:
Eisenhower Community Ctr.
1001 Hwy 7, Hopkins
May 30, June 6, 13
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$19.00
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Contact Matt at 952-988-4177 for more information
REACH Annual
Empowerment
Banquet
This exciting event is designed to teach
participants valuable skills they need to
speak up for their needs and make their
own decisions. Speakers will include
individuals who are active self-
advocates in the community, as well as
Reach Self-Advocacy Trainers.
Individuals with disabilities and their
families are invited to join us for this fun
evening of leadership training and
celebration of the accomplishments of
self-advocates in our community!
WHEN: Tuesday, June 5
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Vescio's Restaurant
401 Hwy 7, St. Louis Park
COST: FREE For Self-Advocates
Dinner Included!
Call Annie at (952) 988-4161 for more
information or sign up on the enclosed
registration form.
REACH OUT
Life Skills Support for
Adults with Disabilities
Reach Out is a private pay in-home
support service for adults with disabilities
who want to live independently, but
have been denied eligibility for other
public assistance programs.
Clients are assigned a case manager
who provides on-going support with:
. Housing
. Employment
. Managing Rnances
. Health & Safety
. Socialization
. Transportation
. Government Benefits Application
. Regular phone Check Ins
. Crisis Support
Reach Out is tailored to your individual needs
and offered at an affordable per session fee!
Call May Perkins at 952-98-4177 for a
Free Preliminary Assessment
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Youth Programs (Ages 5 - 12)
Kid Fu
WHERE:
Chanhassen Rec Center
2310 Coulter Blvd.
Chanhassen
Sports Sampler
Playa variety of sports in this fun six-
week programl
A six-week martial arts
program for kids. Come
leam the moves of
Jackie Chon and Bruce
Leel
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 - 34th Ave N
Plymouth
Wednesdays
May 16-June 20
6:00 - 6:45 pm
$40.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-resident
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 10
For more information, call
Tara at (952) 988-4176
WHERE:
TI ME:
FEE:
Tuesdays
June 26-July 31
6:30 - 7:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 10
For more information, call
Tara at (952) 988-4176
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
WHEN:
Bowling
Join us for fun, non-competitive open bowling.
You will bowl two games each week.
Northwest West
WHERE: Doyle's WHERE: Park Tavern
5000 W Broadway 3401 Louisiana Ave S
Crystal St Louis Park
WHEN: Tuesdays WHEN: Mondays
June 19-Aug 14 June 18-Aug 13
TIME: 6:3~:30 pm TI ME: 6:3~:30 pm
FEE: $30.00 Resident FEE: $30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident $35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 each week Plus $3.00 each week
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Program Minimu~ 3, Maximum 10
Rainbow Kids Club
A mini day camp that focuses on games,
activities, and crafts.
WHERE:
WHEN:
Maple Grove area school. Location TBA
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 10-26
1 :00-3:00 pm
$50.00 Resident
$55.00 Non-resident
For more information, call Becca at (952) 988-4178
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 10
TIME:
FEE:
4
August Action
This is a day camp designed espe-
cially for you with fun, safe, supervised
field trips throughout the metro area.
WHERE:
Various locations
WHEN:
Mon-Thurs
August 13-1 6
1 :00-4:00 pm
$35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
(Plus occasional fees depend-
ing on activities)
For more information, call
Becca at (952) 988-4178
TIME:
FEE:
Teen Programs (Ages 13 - 2,1 )
Bowling
Join us for fun, non-
competitive bowling.
You will bowl two
games each week.
Northwest
Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
Tuesdays
June 19-Aug 14
6:30-8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 each week
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
WHERE:
WHEN:
TI ME:
FEE:
West
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
Mondays
June 18-Aug 13
6:30-8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 each week
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Weekend Ventures
at Valleyfair!
This is an overnight respite program
where we will stay at a hotel in Shako-
pee and spend all day Saturday at
yalleyfair. Come join us for games,
rides, movies, and lots of fun!
WHEN: June 8th-10th
FEE: $350 for entire weekend
For more information or for an
application, please call
Becca at (952) 988-4178
Teen Explorers
Note: New Days!
A weekly social group that will explore
your community by enjoying activities
like concerts, plays, shopping, swim-
ming, movies, and eating out. A North
and West group are offered.
WHERE: Various Metro
area locations
WHEN: North Explorers - Mondays
June 18-Aug 6
West Explorers - Thursdays
June 21-Aug 9
TIME: Approx. 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
Plus additional activity fee
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 20
The Depot Group
This unique program is designed to
meet the social needs of teens with
High-Functioning Autism or Asper-
ger's Syndrome. We meet once a
week at the Depot Coffee House in
downtown Hopkins for plenty of
FUN and social interaction. The
summer session will run 8 weeks.
WHERE: The Depot Coffee House
Hopkins
WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Beginning week of June 12
TI ME: 4:00 - 5:30 pm (Jr High)
6:00 - 7:30 pm (High School)
FEE: $200.00
To receive more information about this
program and a registration form, please
call Tara at (952) 988-4176
Softball
This is a fun, non-
competitive softball
league just for teens!
WHERE:
Parker's Lake Field
15205 County Rd. 6
Plymouth
Fridays
June 15-Aug 10
6:30-8:00 pm
$25.00 Resident
$30.00 Non-resident
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Take 5 Respite
(NOW 3 WEEKS LONGER!)
Com.e join summer respite to meet new
friends, experience recreation ac.tjvities,
and get out of the house! See- page 9
for more details
WHERE: Minnetonka HS and St. Louis
Park Rec. Center
WHEN: Mon-Fri
July 16-Aug 24 dIIIIft.
9:00 am - 3:30 pm ~~
$70.00 per day
$30 per day for door-te-door
transportation*
$5 per day activity fee
*Transportation provided within a spe-
cific geographic location
TI ME:
FEES:
For further questions or to discuss
payment options, please
contact Tara at:
(952) 988-4176
Girl's Club.
Join other girls ages 13-17 for fun and
social skills development. Girl's Club is
designed for girls who are independent
in their personal care and can manage
their own behavior.
WHERE: Various Locations
WHEN: May 19, June 23,
July 28, & August 25
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
For more information, please
call Tara at (952) 988-4176 5
Adult Athletics
r(
Join us for fun, non-
competitive bowling.
You will bowl two
games each week.
Northwest
Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
Tuesdays
June 19-Aug 14
6:3D-8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 each week
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
WHERE: Earle Brown Bowl
6440 James Cir N
Brooklyn Center
Sundays
June 17-Aug 12
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $4.00 Per Sunday
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
West
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
Mondays
June 18-Aug 13
6:30-8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30
WHERE:
WHEN:
TI ME:
FEE:
Non-Competitive
Softball
Get outside and enjoy summerl Join us
for some relaxing, fun games of softball.
WHERE: Harley Hopkins Fields
108 Jackson Ave. S.
Hopkins
WHEN: Thursdays
June 7-Aug 9
TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
FEE: $30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
* A competitive adaptive softball league is
available through the Ridgedale YMCA. Call
Molly at (952) 582-8264 for registration
information.
THANK YOU
TO OUR WINTER 2006-2007
BASKETBALL SPONSORS
We had a great season thanks to your
generosity!
The Barbetta Family
Bechler Landscape Inc.
Crystal VFW
Bert Gardner and Betty Goodman
Registration Notes
and Information
. If you are a new participant in On
the Town, call Tara at (952) 988-
4176 for information and to-sched-
ule an intake interview.
. Please Note: Participants may only
register for one social program per
quarter.
. Please do not sign up unless you
will be able to attendl
. If you are concerned about your
program filling up quickly, please
feel free to stop by the Reach for
Resources office to complete a
registration form in person.
. Residents of our consortium cities
are given priority in registration.
Non-resident registrations will be
held until one week before the
start of the program.
. You will receive a letter confirming
your registration along with sched-
ules for all programs you have
been registered for at least one
week prior to the start of the pro-
gram.
Summer registration will begin
April 30
Fall registration will begin July 30
The Adaptive Recreation program is a cooperative effort of cities of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New
Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale and REACH for Resources. REACH is an agency, which serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their
families in the West and Northwest metro area. Services include information, referral, advocacy and counseling. Programs include social!
recreation groups and education programs. An integration specialist is on staff to assist people who are interested in participating in "non-
adaptive" recreation programs. For information and registration procedures, call Tara or Becca at 952-988-4177. NOTE: For persons not living in
one of the above communities, you are considered a "non-resident" and need to add a $5 to the registration fee.
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Adult Soc-ial Programs
On the Town I
A social goup foryoung adutts, ages 18 - 25,
who are indeperdent and would like to
explore their commurity. Meets 1wice per
month.
WHERE: Various locafions in the Norttwest
& West Suburbs
WH8'J: Every other Friday evering
BeginringJune15
TItv1E: Varieswithactivity .
~
FEE: $15.00 Resident
$20.00 Non-resident
Plus ocJdifiond ocfivify fees
Program Mrimun 5, Maximum 15
On the Town II
A social goup for adults, ages 26 - SO, who
can access the c011munity irdependently
with nirimal supervision. Two Saturdays per
month beginring Jan 13.
WHERE: Various Iocafions in the Norttwest
& West Suburbs
V\lH8'I: Every other Saturday evening
BeginringJune16
TIME: Varies with activity
FEE: $15.00 Resident f.);;.
$20.00 Non-resident
Plus ocJdifional ocfivify fees
Program Mrimun5, MCDdmum 15
Club West (west metro) and Wednesday Night Social (northwest metro) are
social progams for adults age 18 and older. Meet new friends and visit with
old friends while enjoying games, dances, movies, bingo, etc.
Staff to pcrfidpa1t ratio is 1: 10
Progam Mnimum 5, tv\(]ximum 30 (for each progam)
Club West
Wednesday Night Social
WHERE: Variouswestmetro
locafions
WHEN: Wednesdays
June :.D-Aug 15 f.);;_
TItv1E: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
FEE: $37.00 Resident
$4200 Non-resident
Plus cddtiond octivi1y fee
WHERE: Crystal Communi1y Center {and
other nearby locafions}
WHEN: Wednesdays
June :.D-Aug 15
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$37.00 Resident
$4200 Non-resident
,- _ Plus cddtimd activi1y fee
TIME:
FEE:.
~.
Dances for All
WHEN:
WHERE:
Friday, June 15
Minnetonka HS
18301 Hwy 7
WHEN: Friday, July 20 & Aug 17
WHERE: St. Louis Park HS
6425 W. 33rd St.
TIME: 7 - 9 pm
FEE: $4.00 at the door
Sponsored by REACH & Project Soar
Weekend
Ventures For
Adults
Join us for a "mini-vacation" in Sha-
kopee. We will be staying in a ho-
tel and enjoying a trip to Valleyfair!
WHEN:
WHERE:
Beat the Heat Dance*
Wednesday, August 15
Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Dr., Crystal
7-9pm
$4.00 at the door
For more information or for an
application, please call Becca at
(952) 988-4178
WHEN:
FEE:
June 8-10
$350 for entire weekend
TI ME:
FEE:
*Free for Wednesday Night Social and Club
West participants!
Ticket to Ride Reminder... To receive Ticket to Ride services, you must be a member of our consortium cities and live within the
transportation boundaries established for your program (contact Tara or Becca at 952-988-4177). Your registration must be received by us at least
one week prior to the start of the program to be eligible to receive a ride the first week. NEW! Members of the general public may use Ticket to
Ride services to go to a Reach activity destination. For a list of destinations and to register, call Mary at 952-988-4177.
To schedule transportation to the program, please caB Dial-a-Ride at 952-474-7441.
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Registration Form-Summer 2007
Advance payment is required for all programs. NO REGISTRATION AT PROGRAMS OR BY PHONE. To ensure a spot in the prog'ram(s)
of your choice, mail in payment and registration form as soon as possible. Residents of the West & Northwest consortium of cities
receive preference in registration. Registration is then open to non-residen1s of the consortium cities one week prior to the start of
the programs (unless program is full). Registration Begins April 30, 2007
Name:
Gender: M F Birth date:
Address:
City:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone:
DYes 0 No I have waivered services and an authorization for Reach For Resources to bill for these programs.
DYes 0 No Do you require wheelchair access?
o Yes, I want Ticket To Ride services. I will maintain responsibility for scheduling my own rides th[ough Dial-A-Ride at (952)474-7441.
Photo Waiver: My photo may be taken at Reach programs and used for promotional materials, unless I check below:
o No, I DO NOT wish to have my photo used.
Disability (please include specific information such as seizures, allergies, special diet etc.):
Social Worker:
Parent (s) / Guardia n (s) :
Home Address:
Parent(s) E-Mail:
Parent (s) Employer:
Social Worker's Phone:
Parent/Guardian's Phone:
City:
Parent(s) Cell Phone:
Employer Phone:
Zip:
Employer Address: City: Zip:
Annual House- 0 $0 - $24,999 0 $25,000 - $49,999 0 $50,000 - $74,999 0 $75,000 - 99,999
hold Income: 0 $100,000-$124,999 0 $125,000-$149,999 0 $150,000-$174,999 0 $175,000-$199,999 0 $200,000+
I, the undersigned, certify that the above information is accurate. I understand that participation in this activity is completely voluntary and the activity is being offered
for the benefit of the participant. Reach for Resources shall not be liable for any claims, injuries, or damages of whatever nature, incurred by the participant arising out
of, or connected with, the activity. On behalf of myself and the participant, I expressly forever release and discharge Reach for Resources, its agents or employees, from
any such claims, injuries or damages. I have received a copy of Notice of Privacy as required by HI P AA. I have read, understood and agree to these privacy practices.
Legal Guardian: Date:
Pro r m Resid nt Non-Res 0 ram Resident/N on-Res
0 Adult Bowling Doyle's $30.00 I $35.00 Summer 0 $35.00 / $40.00
0 Adult Bowling Earle Brown $30.00 / $35.00 2007 0 Teen No-Compete Softball $25.00 / $30.00
0 Adult Bowling Park Tavern $30.00 / $35.00 0 Adult No-Compete Softball $30.00 / $35.00
0 Youth/Teen Bowling Doyle's $30.00 / $35.00 0 On the Town I $15.00/$20.00
0 Youth/Teen Bowling Park Tav. $30.00 / $35.00 TICKET 0 On the Town II $15.00/$20.00
.--...---------.-....---.--.--.--.....-....-....--.-..---..-.-...---.-.-----..-.----.--.--------.---.---.......---.
0 Kid Fu $40.00 / $45.00 TO 0 Club West $37.00 / $42.00 ~;
0 sports Sampler $30.00 / $35.00 RIDE 0 Wednesday Night Social $37.00/$42.00 ~
0 August Action $35.00/$40.00 ~ 0 Housing /Home Living $ 1 9.00
0 Rainbow Kids Club $50.00 / $55.00 0 Play It Safe $15.00
0 West Teen Explorers $35.00 / $40.00 0 Empowerment Banquet Free I
0 North Teen Explorers $35.00 / $40.00 0 Take Five Respite Send me registration info
0 Weekend Ventures Send me info
Please mail completed form with payment to Reach at:
1001 Highway 7 #217Hopkins, MN 55305
Office (952) 988-4177 www reachforresources.org
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Expanded Summer Respite Fills Crucial Care Need for Teens
Each summer, teens with disabilities from across the west metro get together for fun, games and activities at Reach
for Resources Take 5 Summer Respite. This program is designed specifically for teens ages 13-21 and provides them with
supervised, age-appropriate activities during summer break. More importantly, it gives their families peace of mind and
a break from care-giving while school is not in session. This year we are happy to announce that Take 5 Respite has
been expanded from three weeks to six weeks.
The 2007 summer program will run Monday through Friday from July 16 through August 24. The program hours are
from 9:00 am-3:30 pm. and transportation is available within a specific geographic area. See Page 5 for fee informa-
tion. Participants may bill their Waiver or PCA hours for the program and we also offer a number of scholarships each
year. Take 5 Respite activities include field trips, games, crafts and lots of time to socialize with old and new friends.
Community field trips may include visits to local parks or museums, bowling, swimming, and theater productions.
Past participants have had wonderful experiences in the program. Evaluations conducted with both parents and
participants are always very positive. Bonnie Kelso, whose daughter Colleen has participated in the program noted, "
REACH is great! Thank you for the variety of activities you plan." She also added that the p~ograms have taught her
daughter social skills and given her a connection to people in the community. Teens who participate in the program
routinely say that fun activities and meeting new friends are the best part of respite. We hope to see even more teens
in the Take 5 Respite Program this summer!
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Visit to the Hopkins Fire Department
Archery lesson at Baker lake Park
Enjoying the rides at Valley Fair
REACH Shares Expertise with the Community
REACH recreation staff, Tara Hallberg and Becca Stenzel, were recently asked to conduct a training workshop
sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota. The workshop, entitled "Recreation and Leisure After Dis-
ability" was designed to train fifteen professionals to assess leisure needs and develop appropriate recreation pro-
grams for individuals who have sustained brain injuries.
The workshop involved an in-depth presentation that covered the definition of therapeutic recreation, how to as-
sess individual leisure needs, and how to design recreation programs based upon the findings of the assessment.
Hallberg and Stenzel offered suggestions for adapting activities and tips for working with people with disabilities in a
recreational setting. Participants were also given a list of community resources and agencies that offer recrea-
tional opportunities for people with disabilities.
Hallberg and Stenzel concluded with a hands-on training in which participants were asked to complete leisure as-
sessments for themselves. They were also provided with an assessment for a hypothetical client with a brain injury.
Participants were then divided into groups to create goals and a leisure plan for their hypothetical client.
Trainings such as this are just another way that REACH aims to improve community-wide service delivery and ulti-
mately better the lives of people with disabilities in our community.
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Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4177
Address Service Requested
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The Reach Advocate Club allows our supporters to make repeat donations via elec-
tronic funds transfer or major credit card. Automatic monthly or quarterly gifts provide
Reach with predictable, stable funding in a way that's more convenient for donors and
cost-effective for us. No more writing checks and it's easy to track your gifts!
Donors may designate gifts of any amount and may change or discontinue participa-
tion at any time. At the end of the year, we will send you a summary report of your do-
nations for tax purposes. Automatic giving is easy, secure, and makes a big difference
to Reach programs and services!
If you would like to becqme a Reach Advocate, please contact Cyndi Bade at
952-988-4177 or cbade@"eachforresources.org. to receive an enrollment form.
Fitting In (continued from page 1)
SOFTBALL SPONSORS
NEEDED!
Reach can also provide free information and
advocacy for participants in non-city pro-
grams such as scouting or youth groups.
W. .. /.'/;{f
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It just wouldn't be
summer without
Softball!
REACH provides approximately 50 one-to-
one inclusions each year, with very positive
results. Janell Elyea, whose daughter
Samantha recently used Inclusion Services
for her swimming lessons had this to say
about the experience: "The class has been
a wonderful experience for her compared to
the last swim class she took. She really has
progressed with her swim skills and she feels
confident about going to class. A big THANK
YOU for helping her feel and be successfull"
We are seeking sponsors for the REACH
summer league teams. Your $275 spon-
sorship will provide t -shirts, trophies, and
a banquet for your team.
If you would like to help REACH clients
make the most of their summer, please
call Tara at 952-988-4176.