7. Senior Center Update
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
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator
DA TE:
March 12,2008
SUBJ:
Senior Center Activities Update
2008 is off to a great start. Participation in all of the events, activities and programs at
the Senior Center has been good! One of my goals for 2008 is to add health 'and
fitness classes and activities. A Tai Chi class has been added and both session 1 and 2
are off and running. In April, a new evidence base fitness program called
EnhanceFitness will begin. This program will be held at the Recreation Center, 2 days
per week and will be taught by an EnhanceFitness trained personal trainer. The class
will cover strength training, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning which is
geared to the individual's fitness level. The Senior Center has purchased a Nintendo
Wii and will be doing demonstrations and will look to start fall leagues in various
sports. Nintendo Wii's are the new rage at Senior Centers and offer a great and fun
workout.
The Augsburg's College of the Third Age: Life-Long Learning presentations continue
in 2008. KleinBank Chanhassen is again sponsoring this program. Interest and
attendance in these presentations has been great and people love the variety of topics.
The monthly Lunch Box Specials and day trips continue to be well attended.
Attendance at regular weekly activities such as Bridge, Bingo, CHAN-o-Iaires,
Woodcarving and Thursday cards has seen an increase in attendance. During spring
break, an Introduction to Woodcarving Class for children in grades 4-8 taught by two
of our master carvers was offered. Extended trips continue to draw new and different
people. The April trip to Chicago, via Amtrak is full. An October overnight mystery
trip is being planned with Chaska and will offer people who can't participate in longer
trips a fun, short get-away.
Mark you calendars for a special event! A spring concert, "Chanhassen Celebration of
History and Arts" will take place on May 18 at the old St Hubert's Church. Watch for
more information.
The Senior Center is participating in a number of charitable endeavors. As a lot of our
participants can't actively volunteer, we are collecting items for a monthly pick-up to
MN Operation Nice, Feed My Staving Children, CAP Agency Food shelf as well as
gathering books to for the library of the American Cancer Society Hope House in
Minneapolis.
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