6. Rec Center Updates 10° MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
CHANHASSEN FROM: Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager
7700 Market Boulevard DATE: September 17, 2012
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317 SUBJ: Recreation Center Updates
Administration
Phone: 952.2271100 FACILITY UPDATES
Fax: 952.2271110
A variety of maintenance items and upgrades were made to the Chan Rec Center
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.2271180 during our summer shutdown. Included in the projects were resurfacing of gym and
Fax: 9522271190 studio floors, tile replacement, and an overall deep cleaning of the facility.
Engineering REC CENTER STAFF
Phone: 952.2271160
Fax: 952.2271170 It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of one of the Chan Rec Center's
Facility Supervisors, Steve Simmons. He passed away after a boating accident in
Finance
Phone: 9522271140 Rhode Island. Our sympathies go out to his wife, Nancy and the rest of the Simmons
Fax: 952.2271110 family.
Park & Recreation PROGRAM INFORMATION
Phone: 952.2271120
Fax: 952.2271110 Barnyard Boogie — was held on September 14, 2012 at the Rec Center. This is a
Recreation Center program co- sponsored by Chanhassen & Chaska Park and Rec. There is a petting
2310 Coulter Boulevard zoo, bouncer, dance, snacks and crafts. Over 250 area residents attended this event.
Phone: 952.2271400
Fax: 952.2271404 Dance for Fun — The fall session of dance has begun. Twenty -six classes are being
offered in a variety of styles. There are 195 dancers participating in the program this
Planning & fall. We have two new instructors and two returning instructors this year.
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.2271130
Fax: 952.2271110 Rec Center Sports
Public Works • Small Fry Sports (ages 3 -4) — Football is now in session. We added a Monday
7901 Park Place night session and have 14 children registered. There are 8 in the Tuesday
Phone: 952.2271300 morning session. Basketball is next and the session is full.
Fax: 952.2271310
Senior Center • Preschool Sports (ages 4 -6) — Preschool Soccer is in session. There are two
Phone: 952.2271125 sessions with 127 youth participating.
Fax: 952.2271110
• After - School Sports (ages 7 -10) — Tennis Lessons started Tuesday, September 18
Web Site with 8 participating. Flag Football began on Wednesday with 28 youth playing.
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mr. Todd Hoffman
September 17, 2012
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Art on Display — The art of Northrise Arts Educational Foundation is currently on
display at the Rec Center. The artists are Wendy Anderson and Kjerstin Tharaldson.
Chanhassen Photo Contest — Submissions are currently being accepted for the 2012
Chanhassen Photo Contest. The contest focuses on community life and recreation in
Chanhassen with categories for adult & youth participants. The submission deadline
is November 30, 2012.
UPCOMING REC CENTER EVENTS
Kids to Kids Garage Sale — October 18, 9 am -12 pm. This event allows kids to sell
their own items to other kids. It's a great way to get deals on kids' items.
Participants must be 5 -18 and youth 12 and under must be supervised by an adult.
2012 Artisan Fair — The Artisan Fair will take place on Saturday, November 3 from
10 am -2 pm. Local artists will be selling a variety of hand - crafted items. Admission
is free. Last year 33 artists participated and there were over 500 visitors.
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