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CHAN SEN
690 G~y Center Drive, PO Box' I47
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
I)/?one 612.937. I900
General Fax 612937.5739
Engineering Eax 612. 937.9152
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
FROM:
Kara Wickenhauser, Senior Center Coordinator
DATE: April 21, 1999
SUB J:
Senior Center Report
This month I have been busy settling myself in from maternity leave of three
months. I have all summer programming for the months of May - August
completed and am working on fall programming. Several people are coming
back from their winter vacations and are hooking up with the Senior Center for
various one day trips and daily activities. We had approximately 675 and 417 (as
of 4/20/99) for the months of March and April. Listed below are the activities and
special events that were sponsored by the Chanhassen Senior Center in the
months of March and April.
Saturday Night Special - The April t 0th "Scandinavian Night," was canceled
due to registration levels. Due to several other conflicts seniors had for this date,
we have rescheduled this event for Saturday, May 22'~d. Entertainment will be
provided by the "Jolly Kitchen Band," from Green Isle, MN and the dinner xvill
be catered by Millie's Deli. Cost is $8.50 a person.
Tax Aide Assistance - Registration levels for this program were the highest they
have ever been. We had 27 registered people and a few walk-ins. This service is
free and offered through the Carver County Volunteer Program.
Trips -We have 19 people registered for the State Capitol Tour on Thursday,
April 29'h and will also be offering a trip to the Chart House in Lakeville for a
fashion show and luncheon on Tuesday, May 11th. Registration deadline for this
trip is April 26'h.
Special Programs ~ The Senior Center was contacted by the Chanhassen
Elementary Principal, Helen Merchant, to participate in a computer program with
a group of eight 4tt' graders. We have 10 seniors registered for this event. They
will meet four times together for an hour session a piece. Basic computer skills
along with some Internet training will be taught. These meetings will begin in
May.
The City of Chanhasseu. A growing commu,ity with clean lakes, qual/~y schools, a charmin~ dow, town, thriviny, businesses, and beautiful parks, A ~reat place to live, work, and p/ay.
Congregate Dining / Meals on Wheels - Has continued to hold steady. There
has still been a few complaints on the quality of the food. The CAP Agency has
been receiving the same complaints from other sites and is looking into a possible
change of food vendor for the year 2000. We are approximately up to 14 Meals
on Wheels clients. The CAP Agency will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation
Luncheon for all of the Chanhassen volunteers on Wednesday, April 21.
Miscellaneous - The Chanhassen Senior Commission has three new members
Jean Mancini, Tom Faust and Mel Kurvers, along with one returning member,
Albin Olson. The Senior Advisory Board has five new members Clara Pylka,
Naomi Moe, Fred Prinz, Mel Herrmann, Adey Skluzacek and one returning
member, Helen Bielski. Several complaints from both of these boards have been
expressed regarding the cleanliness of the Senior Center. It was suggested to
invite Todd Gerhardt to the Senior Advisory Board meeting to discuss this issue.
The Chanhassen Senior Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be
organized for the month of May, to celebrate Older Americans Month. It will be
an afternoon event with hor'douerves and entertainment. The Senior Advisory
Board will be hosting a Bake Sale and Open House on Saturday, July 3rd. All
proceeds will go into the General Senior Center Donation account.
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