3. Recreation Center Updates
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:
Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager
DA TE:
November 25,2008
SUBJ:
Recreation Center Updates
The Recreation Center has had a busy autumn full of activities and programs.
We've seen an increase in traffic as people move indoors and the weather cools.
FACILITY INFORMATION
The annual Joint Powers Committee met on October 30th to discuss the facility.
Major anticipated maintenance will be the installation of a new water softener.
Compliments were given to the Park Maintenance staff for the exterior
maintenance. Resurfacing of the gym and studio floors for 2009 is scheduled for
August 24 through September 7.
PROGRAM INFORMA TION
Dance for Fun - Over 200 children are participating the Fall session of the dance
program. A Holiday Showcase will be held in the Rec Center Gym on Saturday,
December 13.
Dodgeball- The first session was a success. 32 elementary children participated
in a 3-week after school program.
Grandparent & Me Pumpkin Painting - 15 children and 18 grandparents
attended the pumpkin painting. Sue Bill and I continue to plan intergenerational
acti vities.
Group Fitness - 15 people participated in the Fitness Jam on November 15.
Holiday Challenge - New participants were introduced to the Chan Rec Center.
The Challenge is to maintain your weight between Thanksgiving and the New
Year. Participants will receive a t-shirt for achieving their goal.
Personal Training - Chris Boles is our new Personal Trainer. He has 4 new
clients that recently began training with him.
Preschool Sports - These YMCA classes continue to be popular. 70 children are
currently enrolled in basketball and the fall soccer session had 140.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life. Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Todd Hoffman
Recreation Center Updates
November 25, 2008
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Tot Time Fun - We have held two daytime parent/child tot times. Due to the success of this
program, we will continue to offer themed, monthly activities.
Women on Weights - 16 women have participated in this new program that focuses on strength
training to increase bone density, metabolism and health.
Yoga and Pilates - These two programs continue to grow and draw new participants. Due to
requests, we have added a Lunch Hour Yoga class in January.
Zumba - This is a program that is run in conjunction with District 112 Community Education.
24 people have participated in this high-energy, Latin dance aerobics.
MISCELLANEOUS
Art Gallery - The art work of Pioneer Ridge and Chaska High School students is currently on
display at the Rec Center. The school hosted an open house for families and friends on
November 20. The work will be on display through December. In January, Southwest Christian
High School will be exhibited.
Punch Card Sale - The winter punch card sale will run December 1-31. Buy a 40-punch card
and receive a lO-punch card free. Buy a 20-punch Group Fitness card and receive 5 free
punches.
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