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Senior CenterBuilding Inspections r: Phone: 952.227.1180 MEMORANDUM CIffOF TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director CHMflMSEX FROM: Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator 1A 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 D ATE: June 28, 2016 Chanhassen, MN 55317 • Minnesota Air National Guard Museum Trip: 40 people joined us on this SUBJ: Senior Center Activities Update Administration Administration Phone: 9 Summer is off to a great start. We said good bye to several « Senior Center long - Fax: 952.227.1110 time members," while at the same time welcomed many new people. Building Inspections Spring and Summer Programs Highlights Phone: 952.227.1180 • Ryder Cup program: Ryan Moy, Hazeltine National Senior Assistance Fax. 952.227.1190 Golf Course Superintendent, enlightened the crowd with an excellent p Engineering presentation about the Ryder Cup preparations and festivities. Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 • Minnesota Air National Guard Museum Trip: 40 people joined us on this trip as we toured the museum, which is home to one of the largest displays Finance of military aircraft (2 1) and accessories in the five state area. Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Senior Learning Network Programs: These continue to be a big hit. People Park & Recreation enjoy the live interaction and the varied topics. Phone.- 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 • Lake Ann picnic: 2016 marks the 20th year of Senior Center picnic. The Chanhassen Lions have been our sponsor for the last eleven years. 140+ Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard en o ed the beautiful weather eat food and entertainment. people � y '� 3 Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax- 952.227.1404 • Minnesota Twins Game: 38 people, along with several kids, will enjoy a great day of baseball. For the second year, Southwest Transit has provided Planning & free transportation to the game. Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 • Cruise the World of Senior Housing: For the fourth time, people were able to tour five different types of senior housing buildings. The feedback was Public Works excellent as people said "we learned and saw so much. Thanks for offering 7901 Park Place this program." Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 • Joint Senior Commission & Senior Center Advisor Board: This meeting Senior Center has been set for Friday, August 19. The meeting will feature presentations Phone: 952.227.1125 on Senior Housing and transportation options. Fax: 952.227.1110 • Please join us for the annual "Evening with the Mayor," which will take Website place on Thursday, July 14 at 5 pm. www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us \\cfs5\cfs5\shared_data\senior center\senior center update for todd\6-16 sr ctr update.doc Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow ,'PW �+�- Senior Center 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 • Chanhassen, MN 55317 952.227.1125 • www.ci,chanhassen.mn.us/SeniorCenter The Senior Center is acommunity-gathering place for ages 55+ to come together for activities, programs, and services. Programs promote wellness and healthy aging by providing opportunities for quality education, nutrition, and recreational activities. The Senior Center is conveniently located in the lower level of City Hall in downtown Chanhassen. The Senior Center will be closed Monday, July 4 and Tuesday, August I Lake Ann Picnic Thursday, June 16, 11am Mark your calendar and enjoy our annual Senior Center Picnic at Lake Ann. The weather will be warm and the food will be tasty. We will enjoy all of our favorite picnic foods, lively conversation, and a chance to win some great prizes. Special thanks to our sponsor, the Chanhassen Lions Club. Lake Ann Park All Klingelhutz Memorial Pavilion 1456 W 78th Street FREE Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 9 GRANDPARENT & ME Bingo in the Park Tuesday, July 12, 2-3:15pm Are you looking for a fun activ- ity to do with your grandchild? Look no further! Join us as the Lake Susan Park picnic shelter for Bingo in the Park. Prizes will be awarded and snacks and beverages will be provided. Grandparents may bring three grandchildren. Space is limited, sign up early. Lake Susan Park 903 Lake Drive East FREE, but call 952.227.1125 to register. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 5 Senior Events La dies Tea Luncheon & Turn -of -the -Century Style Show Wednesday, August 31, 11am Join us for the Turn -of -the -Century Style Show where we'll view the delightful period style dresses, followed by a delicious lunch with tea and dessert. The Style Show starts out in the 1800s, when corsets were worn, skirts were long and full, and ladies were well covered. We will move to the early 1990s when the pigeon blouse and the "Gibson Girl" was the style. The intricate details of inset lace and fine pin tucking will amaze you. Take notice of the crocheted buttons, the gored inset pieces with the "knife pleats" and the use of the hook -and -eyes verses zippers. We will even show you the scandalous "pneumonia" blouse condemned by doctors and the clergy as a hazard to health and morals. The style show winds up in the "Edwardian White" period with a look at the "lingerie style of clothing." Rejoice that corsets are no longer the style! AN EVENING WITH The Mayor Thursday, July 14, Spm Enjoy a delicious picnic -style dinner of fried chicken and all your summer favorites as we dine with Mayor Laufenburger. He will update us on what's hap- pening in Chanhassen and an- swer any of your questions. After dinner, grab your lawn chairs as we enjoy music in the park at the KleinBank Summer Concert series featuring the "Eden Prai- rie Community Band." Special thanks to our sponsor Howard's Jewelry. Chanhassen Senior Center Chanhassen Senior Center $10 Residents/$11 Non -Residents $16 Residents/$17 Non -Residents Registration Deadline: Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 17 Wednesday, July 6 Code No. 6163.103 Code No. 6163.102 No From Russia with Love Friday, September 9,11am Our tour will focus on two main Russian cities: Moscow and St. Petersburg. The capital, Moscow, is well known as the site of the Kremlin and Saint Basil's Cathedral, with its elegant onion domes and bright vivid color scheme, which was constructed on Red Square in the mid 1500s. Founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter I, St. Petersburg is located on the Neva River on the Baltic Sea. Known as the "Venice of the North," canals and rivers run throughout the city and past the impressive Winter Palace of the Tsars. The city served as the Russian Empire's capital for more than 250 years and has retained its imperial grandeur. A lunch of beef stroganoff and Russian sweet treats will be served. Chanhassen Senior Center $11 Residents/$12 Non -Residents Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 31 Code No. 6163.118 Farmamerica Wednesday, June 29, 8am-3:15pm Come out and learn how farming has changed over the past 160 years at Farmamerica, the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center in Waseca. We will explore the acreage and building sites on a tractor -pulled covered tram. Experience firsthand how the farmers of Minnesota survived in the 1800s, thrived in the 1900s, and developed the modern farm- ing techniques of today. The tour includes an authentic 1850s farm site, Country Church, Blacksmith Shop, and 1930s farmstead. We also look at new technologies and how agri- culture gri- culture will be changing in the future. Farma- merica is sure to have something for every- one! Following our Farmamerica experience, we will dine at the local Pizza Ranch for their pizza, chicken, and salad buffet. $46 (includes lunch, tour, and transportation) Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 14 Code No. 6163.105 Trips All buses depart from the Chanhassen Recreation Center. NE% Al & Alma's Lunch Cruise Monday, August 1,10:30am-1:45pm Back by popular demand! Al and Alma's public cruises are the perfect way to take in the incredible sites and beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Voted "Best of" Twin Cities, their award winning crew and fleet of beautiful lux- ury yachts promise to thrill and delight you. Enjoy a leisurely lunch cruise of a sandwich, salad, cookie, and beverages while the captain and crew share stories of the lake, point out beautiful estates, and navigate the shores, channels, and many bays and islands of Lake Minnetonka. $35 (includes cruise, lunch, and transportation) Registration Deadline: Monday, July 21 Code No. 6163.117 Summer Pops Orchestra Concert Monday, July 11, 9am-2:15pm It's a su m mer favorite! Beautiful music and scenery awaits you as we trav- el to the Historical Nicollet Island Pavilion for a special summer concert by the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra. After the concert, we will dine at Ki- eran 's Irish Pub. Here we will enjoy the Farmer's Fare lunch buffet, which includes three hot meat sandwiches (roasted chicken, corned beef, and pot roast beef), salad, potatoes, dessert, and beverage. $45 (includes performance, lunch, and transportation) Registration Deadline: Monday, June 27 Code No. 6163.107 Extended Trip - Travel Iowa Wednesday, September 14 -Thursday, September 15 Be a part of our annual overnight adventure. This year, we will travel to the Clear Lake and Mason City, Iowa area. Some of our trip highlights will include a visit to the historic and fully restored Surf Ballroom, which holds a place in music history as the final concert of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper; a scenic dinner cruise around Clear Lake on Lake of the Lake stern wheeler paddle boat; a tour of the last remaining hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Historic Park Inn; followed by an elegant dining experience at the restored mansion, The Decker House; and a tour of The Music Man Square and boyhood home of Music Man author, Meredith Wilson. This trip has something to offer for everyone! Detailed trip information is available at the Senior Center. ---- $215/ person (Double Occupancy) $260/ person (Single Occupancy) ) . Price includes transportation, lodging, meals and tours Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 9. Code No. 6163.110 s Health, Education & Wellness Healthy Living After 50 Monday, June 13,10am The ideas about best choices for healthy living can be overwhelming and contradictory - and the rules for after 50 seem no different! There are some recommendations to know and live by for you to be healthy in your adult years. Anne Voas, Director of Ridgeview Rehab Services, will highlight the best tips from medicine, exercise, and nutrition to motivate your Monday. Chanhassen Senior Center FREE, but please call 952.227.1125 to register. Registration Deadline: Monday, June 6 Details`rH Deputies Monday, July 11, gam Join us for coffee, donuts, and casual conversation with the Sheriff's Deputies serving Chanhassen. Find out what's go- ing on in the area and share what's on your mind. Chanhassen Senior Center FREE, but please call 952.227.1125 to register Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Julys OpenSwim for Seniors 55+ Daily, lam -Midnight at Americlnn of Chanhassen Punch cards need to be purchased at City Hall prior to joining. Towels, changing rooms, and hot tub/whirlpool available. *Please call ahead at 952.934.3888 to check for pool availability. Americlnn of Chanhassen • 570 Pond Promenade $24/12 -session punch card Health Insurance Assistance I - Second Tuesday of the Month, 9am-12Noon Medicare can be complicated. Meet with a trained volunteer who will provide individual assistance and answer questions about Medicare and health insurance forms, as well as counsel people in the selection of supplemental health insurance. Chanhassen Senior Center • Maple Room Call 952.227.1125 for an appointment. Driver Safety Designed to refine existing skills and develop safe defensive driving techniques. If you are 55 year: and older, completion of this course qualifies yon fora 10% discount on your automobile insurancE premium. Bring your driver's license and AARP card to class. Participants must pre -register an( payment is due at time of registration. Chanhassen Senior Center $20 AARP members, $24/Non-AARP members (includes AARP materials and facility/host fee) 4 -HOUR REFRESHER If you have taken a state -approved 8 -hour drive safety course, you can renew through this 4-hou AARP refresher course. Preregistration is require( and is due 5 days prior to start date. Payment is due the day of registration. Tuesday, June 14, 8:30am-12:30pm Code No. 6163.112 Monday, July 25, 5:30-9:30pm Code No. 6163.113 Thursday, August 18,12:30-4:30pm Code No. 6163.114 8 -HOUR COURSE The 8 -hour class is designed to refine existing skill4 and develop safe, defensive driving techniquec. The course materials cover the effects of agi nj and medications on driving, basic driving rules license renewal, local traffic hazards, adverse roa( conditions, and accident prevention measures. Tuesday, August 23 & Wednesday, August 24 5:30-9:30pm Code No. 6163.116 Health, Education & Wellness Flot for Life Tuesdays &Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am n energizing, fun program for d u Its 55+. The class includes variety of low -impact activi- es designed to get you m ov- ig. Participants work at their Nn pace under instruction F Kaye Benson. Fit for Life is esigned to help you work on nproving fitness, strength, alance and coordination. istructor: Kaye Benson hanhassen Rec Center essions are on-going. Partici- ants can pay a $5 daily fee or ir a 12 week session fee. Call 52.227.1400 for more info. 71 Tai Chin July 13 -August 17 Wednesdays, 10-10:45am ie slow, fluid movements of ii Chi promote balance and (laxation. All movements are erformed in a stand position. lasses are fun and informa- ve with a gifted instructor, iat has been teaching Tai hi for over 30 years. Must be ble to walk comfortably for 5 minutes. Wear comfortable othes and athletic shoes. istructor. Ron Erdman -Luntz hanhassen Rec Center 48 Resident/$53 Non -Resident egistration Deadline: iday, July 8 ode No. 4163.100 Pickleball Lessons Learn to play the fastest growingsport with our Pickleball instructors! Learn the rules, techniques for executing shots (serve, return, volley, dink), simple strategy, and teamwork with your partner. Lesson fee includes one, 90 -minute lesson and two -free passes to play indoor Pickleball at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Pickleball Lesson Thursday, June 9, 8:30-10am Code No. 4163.104 Pickleball Lesson Monday, June 20, 6-7:30pm Code No. 4163.105 Pickleball Lesson Tuesday, July 12, 8:30-10am Code No. 4163.106 Pickleball Lesson Wednesday, July 27, 6:30-8pm Code No. 4163.107 Pickleball Lesson Wednesday, August 3, 6:30-8pm Code No. 4163.108 Each clinic limited to 20 participants with one -instructor per court. Pickleball lessons are held on three -indoor courts.OWN Chanhassen Recreation Center • $10 includes lesson and passes J 2ND ANNUAL CHAN HASSEN Outdoor Pickleball Tournament. June 14-16, gam -spm Join us for an un -officiated, double elimination tournament. Divisions limited to 12 teams. Games are timed, with prizes for winners in each category. Mixed Doubles Advanced Mixed Doubles Beginners Women's Beginner Women's Advanced Men's Advanced Men's Beginner Tuesday, June 14, gam Tuesday, June 14,1pm Wednesday, June 15, gam Wednesday, June 15,1pm Thursday, June 16, 9am Thursday, June 16,1pm Chanhassen Recreation Center • Outdoor Pickleball Courts $15 per team with only one teammate registering Registration Deadline: Friday, lune 3 Code No. 4163.109 Code No. 4163.110 Code No. 4163.111 Code No. 4163.112 Code No. 4163.113 Code No. 4163.114 Congregate Dining & Home -Delivered Meals The CAP Agency Senior Nutrition Program offers meals to homebound seniors and congregate dining in Chanhassen. Enjoy hot, nutritious meals delivered right to your door or at the nutrition site in the Chanhassen Senior Center. Both programs are offered Mondays -Fridays. The menu offers gluten-free or low -salt entrees and reduced calorie dessert options. If you are 60 years of age or older, please join your friends for a meal, fellowship, and fun. If you are considered homebound, call for a home -delivered meal. A three-day reservation is required and the program requests a $4 contribution. Reservations for all meals may be made by calling Jody at 952.227.1127. Ongoing Activities Bingo Wednesdays, 12:30-3pm 20 games played at 250 each l 1 1 4th Monday,1-2:30pm Join our lively discussions of new & classic books. Bridge Mondays,12:30-3:30pm For info or to play, contact Rosemary Whowell24 hours in advance at 952.949.6614 Card Club: 500 and Hand & Foot Thursdays,l-4pm Chan-o-laires Tuesdays, 12:30-2:15pm The group sings at various locations and events. If interested in joining or to book a perfonnance, contactJoan Staubli at 952.294.8292. Chanhassen Senior Center Advisory Board (CSCAB) First Monday, 9:30-11am Members serve in an advisory capac- ity, making recommendations to the Senior Center Coordinator onsocial/ recreational programs and services for the community. Cribbage Frst &Third Fridays,l-3pm Six games. Prizes for top three point holders. $1 perperson. Senior Center Events Calendars Women's Club Foot Care Clinic 2nd Monday, 9:30-11am First Tuesday, 8:30am-2pm, and Friday,10am-2pm, of the month June 13 Regular Meeting followed by Foot care services include a soak, assessment, nail trimming, and massage. Appointments 1Oam Healthy Living program. last approximately 30 minutes. Due to the high demand for this service, we ask that you July 11 Meeting following the 9am schedule appointments every other month. Details with the Deputies. Chanhassen Senior Center • Maple Room August 8 Tour of Lakewinds Co-op at $28 (paid at time of service) 9:30am. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 952.227.1125. Woodcarving Senior Commission Wednesdays & Fridays, 9-11:30am Third Friday,10-11:30am Woodcarving Room. All levels of talent. Examines the needs of seniors in our Chanhassen community. July 20 5 SUN. MONDAY June 20 5 THURSDAY FRIDAY SUN. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY S� 2 1 Woodcarving 9am 2 Cards fpm 3 Woodcarving 9am 4 3 4 Senior Center Tai Chi 10am 6 Woodcarving 9am Cribbage fpm 9 CLOSED Bingo 12:30 pm Bingo 12:30pm Cards fpm Footcare 10am 5 6 Bridge 12:30pm 7 Footcare 8:30am 8 Woodcarving 9am 9 Pickleball Lesson 10 Woodcarving 9am 11 10 Ft for Life 10:30am Tai Chi 10am 8:30am Footcare 10am 16 Details w/Deputies Bingo 12:30 pm Ft for Life 10:30am Cards fpm Sr. Commission 10am 9am Flt for Life 10:30am Cards fpm Eveningw/Mayor 5pm Cribbage fpm 12 13 Women's Club 9:30am 14 Def. Driving 8:30am 15 Woodcarving 9am 16 Ft for Life 10:30am 17 Woodcarving 9am 18 Healthy Living 10am Health Ins. Assist 9am Tai Chi 10am Lake Ann Picnic 11am Sr. Commission 10am Bridge 12:30pm At for Life 10:30am Bingo 12:30pm Cards 1pm Cribbage fpm 23 Outdoor Pickleball Tai Chi 10am Cards fpm Tournament 6/14-6/16 Bingo 12:30 pm 19 20 CSCAB 9am 21 Ft for life 10:30am 22 Woodcarving 9am 23 Fit for Life 10:30am 24 Woodcarving 9am 25 30 Bridge 12:30pm Bingo 12:30pm Twins Game 10:45am SLN Channel Island Cards 1pm Pickleball Lesson bpm Cards fpm 3:30pm 26 27 Book Club 1pm 28 Fit for life 10:30am 29 Farmamerica 8am 30 Ft for Life 10:30am Bridge 12:30pm Bingo 12:30pm Cards fpm Women's Club Foot Care Clinic 2nd Monday, 9:30-11am First Tuesday, 8:30am-2pm, and Friday,10am-2pm, of the month June 13 Regular Meeting followed by Foot care services include a soak, assessment, nail trimming, and massage. Appointments 1Oam Healthy Living program. last approximately 30 minutes. Due to the high demand for this service, we ask that you July 11 Meeting following the 9am schedule appointments every other month. Details with the Deputies. Chanhassen Senior Center • Maple Room August 8 Tour of Lakewinds Co-op at $28 (paid at time of service) 9:30am. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 952.227.1125. Woodcarving Senior Commission Wednesdays & Fridays, 9-11:30am Third Friday,10-11:30am Woodcarving Room. All levels of talent. Examines the needs of seniors in our Chanhassen community. July 20 5 SUN. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SP 1 Woodcarving 9am 2 Cribbage fpm 3 4 Senior Center 5 Footcare 8:30am 6 Woodcarving 9am 7 Fit for Life 10:30am 8 Woodcarving 9am 9 CLOSED Fit for Life 10:30am Bingo 12:30pm Cards fpm Footcare 10am 4th Celebration 10 11 Summer Pops 9am 12 Pickleball Lesson 8:30am 13 Woodcarving 9am 14 Fit for Life 10:30am 15 Woodcarving 9am 16 Details w/Deputies Health Ins. Assist 9am Tai Chi 10am Cards fpm Sr. Commission 10am 9am Flt for Life 10:30am Bingo 12:30pm Eveningw/Mayor 5pm Cribbage fpm Women's Club 10am Grandparent & Me Bingo Bridge 12:30pm in the Park 2pm 17 18 CSCAB 9am 19 Ft for Life 10:30am 20 Woodcarving 9am 21 Fit for Life 10:30am 22 Woodcarving 9am 23 Bridge 12:30pm Tai Chi 10am Cards fpm Bingo 12:30 pm 24 25 Bridge 12:30pm Book Club 1 m p 26 Ft for Life 10:30am Postcards of Lake 27 Woodcarving 9am Tai Chi 10am Bingo 12:30pm 28 Summer in the Garden 29 Woodcarving 9am 8:30am Fit for Life 10:30am 30 31 Def. Driving 5:30pm Mtka 3pm Pickleball Lesson 6:30pm Cards 1pm Women's Club Foot Care Clinic 2nd Monday, 9:30-11am First Tuesday, 8:30am-2pm, and Friday,10am-2pm, of the month June 13 Regular Meeting followed by Foot care services include a soak, assessment, nail trimming, and massage. Appointments 1Oam Healthy Living program. last approximately 30 minutes. Due to the high demand for this service, we ask that you July 11 Meeting following the 9am schedule appointments every other month. Details with the Deputies. Chanhassen Senior Center • Maple Room August 8 Tour of Lakewinds Co-op at $28 (paid at time of service) 9:30am. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 952.227.1125. Woodcarving Senior Commission Wednesdays & Fridays, 9-11:30am Third Friday,10-11:30am Woodcarving Room. All levels of talent. Examines the needs of seniors in our Chanhassen community. F1 rog rarn Fteg istration Mail or drop-off registrations to: Chanhassen Senior Center • 7700 Market Blvd. • P.O. Box 147 • Chanhassen, MN 55317 www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/Register Participant Name: Address: City, State &Zip: Date of Birth: Home Phone: Alt. Phone (cell, work, etc.): E-mail Address: Name of Program Date Time Price ❑ Healthy Living After 50 6/13 loam FREE El Lake Ann Picnic 6/16 Ilam FREE F-1 Channel Island Live Dive 6/24 3:30pm $3 R Farmamerica 6/29 Sam $46 F-1 Detailsw/Deputies 7/11 gam FREE F-1 Summer Pops Concert 7/11 gam $45 ❑ BINGO in the Park 7/12 2pm FREE M Evening w/ the Mayor 7/14 Spm $10/$11 D Minnetonka Postcards 7/26 Spm $8 F-1 All & Alma's Lunch Cruise 8/1 10:30am $35 F-1 Ladies Tea Luncheon 8/31 11am y16/$17 F-1 From Russia With Love 9/9 Ilam $11/$12 F-1 Travel Iowa 9/14-9/15 lam $215/$260 F-1 Driver Safety (4Hc) 6/14 8:30am $20/$24 M 7/25 5:30pm E20/$24 F-1 8/18 12:30pm $20/$24 El DdverSafety(8Hr.) 6/23 & 24 5:30pm $20/$24 Code 6163.105 6163.107 6163.102 6163.117 6163.103 6163.118 61&3.110 6163.112 6163.113 6163.114 6163.116 Registrations and Refunds All programs and classes require comple- tion of a registration form. Please regis- ter early to ensure your spot The fee must be paid at the time of registration. No spots will be held without full payment We accept in-person registrations at the Senior Center and upstairs at the City Hall front desk, or online at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/Register. Check and cash payments can be made via mail, in person, or dropping the reg- istration from and payment in the box located in the Senior Center. Credit card payments must be made in person. If you withdraw from a trip, program or event before the activity's deadline, you will receive a full refund. After the dead- line, if we have a wait list we may be able to refund your payment You can also fill your spot with a friend. Please call the Senior Center to let us know who will be replacingyou. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child `s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating. Participant Signature: Date: City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Blvd. P.O. Box 147 NtW Chanhassen, MN 55317 NE\N Channel Island Live Dive Friday, June 24,3:30pm Seldom seen, but encompassing almost half of the California National Park, the underwater environment often goes unnoticed. Now, Channel Island Live Dives brings this ocean realm to you through technology. Great forests of kelp flourish in the waters surround- ing the Channel Islands. Over 1,000 species of ma- rine organisms can be found here. Seals, sea lions, fishes, marine invertebrates, and algae all blend to- gether under the kelp canopy to form one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. The Live Dive is an interactive broadcast program that takes you on a virtual hike through the kelp forest to get a real glimpse into this seldom seen world without even getting wet. From the landing cove at Anacapa Island, park rangers wearing special microphone -equipped dive masks descend into the kelp forest, camera in hand. The divers explain what the camera is revealing and answer visitors' questions about the kelp forest and its many inhabitants, from lobsters to spiny sea urchins and brightly colored fish. Chanhassen Senior Center $3 Registration Deadline: Friday, June 17 2 Presort Standard US Postage Paid Chanhassen, MN Permit No. 14 ""LAKE MINNETONKA Postcards and Happy Hour Tuesday, July 26, 3-5pm The faded writing on an old postcard gives us a glimpse of how people lived, traveled, and spent their leisure time. But this simple ephemera is also an invaluable resource for historians, preserving images of years gone by. Few places in the west were as prolific in the distribution of postcards as Lake Minnetonka. First appearing in the ear- ly years of the 20th century, these cards are sometimes the only evidence we have of the lake's great hotels, mas- sive steamers, and amusement parks, as well as humble bait shops, streetscapes, and bits of everyday life. Chuck Donley is the president of the Twin City Postcard Club and has a personal collection of over 1,000 cards of Lake Min- netonka and its surrounding towns. He will share images of the lake area- both familiar and rare - and will explore what the fascinating hobby of delitiology can tell us about Lake M i n n eto n ka's history. Afterwards, we will enjoy h a p- py hour featuring "mockta i ls" and hors d'oeuvres. Chanhassen Senior Center $8 Registration Deadline: Monday, July 18