5. Senior Center Activities 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
DATE:
June 11,2009
SUBJ:
Senior Center Activities Update
Spring and early summer of 2009 saw steady attendance at the majority of Senior Center
activities and programs. Registrations are coming in later, but programs are filling.
Attendance in regular weekly programs such as cards (Bridge, 500, Hand and Foot),
Woodcarving, Bingo, Women's Club and Defensive Driving are doing well. We also
added a Facebook class and monthly Friday afternoon cribbage.
Older American's Month was celebrated in May. The Senior Center always hosts special
activities during the month in honor of older adults. Highlights for May 2009 included:
Breakfast with the Mayor (always a favorite); Health, Wealth and Wise; Fitness Sampler
and Senior Center Appreciation Lunch; Golf Tournament; 1 sl Annual Nintendo Wii
Tournament; Cribbage Tournament; Minnesota Twins Game; CHAN-o-Iaries
Appreciation Lunch; and several educational presentations.
The 2009 Lunch Box Series, "Passport to the World," has been very well received. The
June "Swedish Midsummer Night Festival" and the July "African Adventure" programs
were great fun where participants experienced ethnic food and entertainment. These
programs have been so successful that I will continue to offer them in 2010. Numerous
educational classes have been offered and local residents and talent have been utilized to
highlight featured countries.
The Senior Center's Annual Lake Ann Picnic had 135 people in attendance--the biggest
crowd ever! This year the picnic was moved from May to June and to the new Hilltop
shelter. Everyone commented on how great the new shelter was and I already have the
date booked for 2010. Once again, the Chanhassen Lion's Club generously sponsored the
picnic, providing the food, beverages and door prices. A great time was had by all.
For the remainder of 2009, I will continue to offer a balance of free and moderately
priced programs and trips; thus, making the Senior Center a place that all can enjoy. For
example, in July free programs include: a tour of the new high school and the "Concert in
the Park-Hot Seats.. .Cool Treats" ice cream social. This event will be a time to meet
the members of the Senior Commission and the Senior Advisory Board.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow