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8 Senior Center ReportCh_anhassen Senior Center NEWS CITYOF 690 CiO, Ce,ret Drive, PO Box 147 (?/,a;~hasse,, 3fi,,esota 5531 ? £ho,e 612.937.1900 Ge,era/F~x 612. 932 5739 E,gi,eeri~g L~x 6129329152 Pub& &~O' Fax 612.934.2524 h MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director FROM: Kara Wickenhauser, Senior Center Coordinator DATE: May 18, 1999 SUB J: Senior Center Report This past month a good majority of my time was dedicated to the Carver County Senior Expo, mailing out the Chanhassen Senior Center newsletter and finalizing all details for all upcoming summer trips and activities. The Senior Center continues to coordinate trips with Chaska Community Education, Waconia Community Education and Westview Acres in Waconia. The next meeting for this group will be on Tuesday, June 1~t at 8:30am. All programs for the months of September - March will be discussed. Approximately 673 and 376 (as of 5/18/99) visits were recorded for the months of April and May. Listed below are the activities and special events that were sponsored by the Chanhassen Senior Center in the months of April and May. Attached to this memo is the Chanhassen Senior Center summer newsletter FYI. Saturday Night Special - On Saturday, May 22"0 the Senior Center will be hosting a Scandanavian meal. Entertainment will be provided by the "Jolly Kitchen Band," from Green Isle, MN and the dinner will be catered by Millie's Deli. Cost is $8.50 a person. There are 27 people registered. This meal will be the last Saturday Night Special until the month of September. 4 Hour Defensive Driving Class - On Tuesday, May 18"', the Senior Center will be offering a 4 hour defensive driving course from 5:30pm - 9:30pm. The current number of registrations for this class is 33 people. Carver County Senior Expo - The Carver County Senior Expo was held at the Chaska Comnmnity Center on Friday, May Th. There were 75 seniors in attendance. The Senior Center has been a sponsor of this program for 7 years. Trips - On Tuesday, May 11~' 44 people attended the Chart House in Lakeville CITYOF 690 CiO, Ce,ret Drive, PO &x I47 C/,a,hasse,. ~4, i,,esota 55317 Pho,e 612 93? i900 G',e~/ ~.~' 612 937.573~ ~)~gi,eeri,g ~x 612. 93.~ 9152 h~b& 5,~V ~.~' 612 934.2524 I~'b u ,~'w. ci. ~3a,hasse,. mn. MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffmam Park & Recreation Director FROM: Kara Wickenhauser. Senior Center Coordinator DATE: May 18, 1999 SUB J: Senior Center Report This past month a good majority of my time was dedicated to the Carver County Senior Expo, mailing out the Chanhassen Senior Center newsletter and finalizing all details for all upcoming summer trips and activities. The Senior Center continues to coordinate trips with Chaska Community Education, Waconia Community Education and Westview Acres in Waconia. The next meeting for this group will be on Tuesday, June 1~ at 8:30am. Ail programs for the months of September - March will be discussed. Approximately 673 and 376 (as of 5/18/99) visits were recorded tbr the months of April and May. Listed below are the activities and special events that were sponsored by the Chanhassen Senior Center in the months of April and May. Attached to this memo is the Chanhassen Senior Center summer newsletter FYI. Saturday Night Special - On Saturday, May 22',d the Senior Center will be hosting a Scandanavian meal. Entertainment will be provided by the "Jolly Kitchen Band." from Green Isle. MN and the dinner will be catered by Millie's Deli. Cost is $8.50 a person. There are 27 people registered. This meal will be the last Saturday Night Special until the month of September. 4 Hour Defensive Driving Class - On Tuesday, Ma3' 18~h, the Senior Center will be ofIbring a 4 hour defensive driving course from 5:30pm - 9:30pm. The current number of registrations for this class is 33 people. Carver County Senior Expo - The Carver County Senior Expo was held at the Chaska Community Center on Friday, May 7th. There were 75 seniors in attendance. The Senior Center has been a sponsor of this program for 7 years. Trips - On Tuesday, May 11~h 44 people attended the Chart House in Lakeville for a luncheon and fashion show. Upcoming trips for the month of June include the Minnesota Zoo and Orchestra Hall. The Hawaii Trip for February 2000 has 47 registered people. The City of Cha,hasse,. A growing communiO, with clean lakes, qz~aliO, schooh, a chatmi,~, dow,tow~, thrit,i,~ bzd,esses, a,d beautifid parks. A ~reat p/ace to lit'e, u,od, a,d P!3! Special Programs - The Senior Center has been participating in a computer program with eight fourth graders from the Chanhassen Elementary since Wednesday, April 28"'. The students are teaching the seniors basic computer skills and how to access the Internet program. The last meeting will be on Wednesday, May 19th. The program has been a wonderful experience for both the seniors and children. Congregate Dining / Meals on Wheels - Has continued to hold steady. The numbers for daily dining could see some improvement. Denise Loesch from the CAP Agency is going to be addressing the Men's and Women's Club's in June and July to see what type of changes can be made to help the Congregate Dining Program excel. The Meals on Wheels program continues to serve between 10 and 14 people a day. Miscellaneous o The Senior Advisory Board will be hosting a Bake Sale and Open House on Saturday, July 3rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. All proceeds will go into the General Senior Center Donation account. The cleanliness of the Senior Center has improved over the last month. The CHAN-o-larires will be meeting for the last time for the summer on Tuesday, June 8th and will resume back in September. The Woodcarving Club will be meeting once a month during the summer months and then will meet weekly beginning in September. The Chanhassen Senior Center Golfing Club begins its season on Wednesday, May 19'~'. There are 16 seniors are registered for this program. g:\park\kara\senior ctr update 5.99 Chanhassen Senior Center Dinner Theatre's "Good News" Join us for the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's production of"Good News!" The show is a rollicking, nostalgic, romantic trip back to the 1920's, when collegiate silliness-- like wearing beanies and fur coats, swallowing goldfish, and college fever were the norm. Enjoy the humorous and energetic tap dance numbers! Seats will go fast! "'~Ved., July 28, 11:00 am-3:30 pm ~,31 includes lunch & ticket Senior Expo-May 7 A day of~vorkshops, exhibits, enter- tainment, food and socialization for all area seniors from 8:15 am - 2 pm at the Chaska Community Center. The keynote address by Sisters Kay & Michelle is, "Life is too short not have a good time." Live entertainment provided by Barbara Lee & Sherry of Music Memories. Minnesota Zoo On Tuesday, June 15, enjoy a day at the Minnesota Zoo! The trip includes motorcoach transportation, admission, a __narrated monorail tour, and ~ fimal demonstrations. Lunch is on your own at the Zoo. We'll leave the Senior Center at 8:35 am and return at approximately 2:30 p.m. The cost is $20/person. orchestra Hail' Join us for "Doc's Party Mix" on Friday, June 25 from l0 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we travel to Orchestra Hall to see Doc Severinsen. We'll enjoy Doc's soaring trumpet, flashy outfits, and the songs you love best from pop to jazz. The cost $37 per person and includes ticket and transportation. ~egister by Friday, June 4. Boat Cruise & Northwest Fur Co. Join us on August 3 when we'll cruise Sturgeon Lake on the Lady Savannah, a replica paddle wheel riverboat and enjoy a lunch of chicken pasta salad, potato salad, ham and turkey lunch meats, croissants, and a cookie. The water is crystal clear and you'll be able to see a variety of fish to a depth of 21 ft. The 1.5 hour narrated tour covering 17 miles of shoreline offers views of loons, blue heron, eagles, beautiful homes, and a quaint covered bridge. A cash bar, indoor/ outdoor seating, soft music, and restrooms are available on board. Around 1804, Pine City was home to the Northwest Fur Company. Today, the Minnesota Historical Society staffs this post with costumed guides who act as residents. Learn what life ~vas like at this active post. Registra- tion and payment due by July 22. August 3, 8:50 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $44 includes motorcoach transpor- tation, cruise, lunch and admissions Pipestone Pageant Come along on a wonderful t~vo-day summer outing on Jul), 30-31. Upon arrival in Pipestone, we'll visit the Pipestone National Monument which houses a museum, Indian craft shops, and hiking trail through beautiful quarries. In the evening, we will enjoy a performance of the renowned "Song of Hiawatha." Day 2 will take us to Watertown, S.D. where we'll receive a guided city tour of the historic homes. Next we'll visit the Redlin Art Center, where over-100 of Terry Redlin's original paintings are on display. Fees include motorcoach transporta- tion, admissions, and one night motel accommodations. The cost is $99/person double occupancy, $89/triple or quad occupancy; and $119/person single occupancy. Register by July 9. Blood Pressure Clinic On the first Wednesday of the month, Community Home Health provides FREE blood pressure checks from 12-1 p.m. Upcoming dates: May 10, June 14, July 12, & Aug. 9. For more information regarding the Senior Center call 937-1900 ext. 145 St Cloud Tour Our travels will take us north to St. Cloud. We will visit Munsinger/ Clemens Gardens with 70,000 annual plants that provide a glorious kaleidoscope of color. Next we'll tour Jennings Decoy, where decorative wood decoys, loons, and mail order carvings are made. We'll enjoy lunch at Whitney's Senior Center and then tour the St. Cloud Times where we'll walk through the printing process of the St. Cloud Times and USA Today newspapers. Before departing, our guide will give us some history of the area. July 19, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $22 includes transportation, admission, and lunch Hawaiian Cruise The Senior Center announces a spectacular 15 day, 4 island tour to the Haxvaiian islands! See Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and the big island of Hawaii. Highlights include Pearl Harbor, Wailu Riverboat Cruise, Lao Valley, Volcano National Park, Rainbow Falls, and more! Your fully escorted tour departs Feb. 22, 2000 and includes round trip airfare from Mpls/St. Paul, hotel, sight-seeing, inter-island flights, transfers, baggage and handling. The cost is $1,599 plus tax. For more info, call Kara at 937-1900 ext. 145. Limited seats are left, so reserve your spot now by sending in a $100 deposit (fully refundable up to 45 days prior to trip). Golf League If you are interested in joining a golf league, call Kara at 937-1900 ext. 145. This group will be open to all experience levels and will only golf for fun! Lake Susan Picnic ~'~ Join us for our 4th annual Lake Susan Picnic Party on Friday, August 13 from 12 noon to 3 pm. The menu includes hamburgers, brats, and all the fixings! Outdoor entertainment and games~"~" will be provided along with door prizes! Registration and $7/person payment is due on Monday, August 9. Podiatrist Appointments A registered nurse with specialized training in foot care will provide this service at the Senior Center on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 9-11 a.m. The cost for the first time assessment is $25. This includes a thorough lower leg assessment. After the initial visit, the charge is $21/ visit. This service is provided by Ridgeview Home Care Services. Call 937-1900 ext. 145 to make an appointment. Upcoming dates: May ! 1, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10. Defensive Driving Course This 4-hour refresher course is offered through AARP. A certifi- cate of completion, valid for 3 years, is provided for submittal to your insurance company for a discount. This is an educational seminar and does not require any driving or testing. Registration can be done by phone or by mailing a check. Payment is due before the class. Call 937-1900 ext. 145 to register. Make checks payable to AARP. w~ Tuesday, May 18 5:30-9:30 pm Chanhassen Senior Center $8/person Meals on Wheels The city, in conjunction with the Senior Commission, now offers Meals on Wheels. Volunteers will deliver nutritious meals to home- bound seniors. The Chanhassen CAP Agency Senior Nutrition Site will provide the meal for $2.50. For more information on delivery or qualification, call 937-1900 ext. 256. Congregate Dining The Senior Center continues to provide nutritious meals daily at the Chanhassen Senior Center, Mon- days-Friday at 11:30 a.m. Reserva- tions are required two days in advance. The suggested cost is $2.25 for seniors age 60+ and $5.08 for those under age 60. To reserve a meal, contact Joyce, the site coordi- nator, at 937-1900 ext. 256 two days in advance. Daily menus can be picked up at the Senior Center or are found in the Chanhassen ½'/lager Senior Corner. Join us soon! Movies & Popcorn Head on over to the Senior Center for FREE movies and popcorn. Movies begin at 1:30 p.m. and upcoming showings include: May 21 Hope Floats June 18 Evita July 16 Places in the Heart Aug. 20 To be announced For more information on any listed -~'--~ c~,~ programs,~ call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 937-1900 ext. 145.