Senior Center Report
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
'INfW.ci .chanhassen.mn. us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator
DATE:
December 12, 2005
SUBJ:
Senior Center Activities Update
Participation in all of the events and programs at the Senior Center this fall has
been great! All day and extended trips have exceeded anticipated numbers. Club
activities continue to add more participants with numbers being great.
The quarterly newsletter, which is mailed to 575 people, has a new format. The
newsletter features comments from the coordinator, special events, health,
education and fitness happenings, trip information and our regular clubs and
activities.
The aimual Holiday Party was attended by 72 people. The Community Bank
Chanhassen co-sponsored this event ($880.00) which took care of the food cost,
making the cost to the participants just $5.00. Bill Traxler (President) and Ryan
Sherwood from Community Bank Chanhassen attended and a plaque of
appreciation was presented to them.
"Meet and Greet Coffees" are being offered on a quarterly basis. These will be
hosted by the Senior Advisory Board (SAB) and will provide new participants
with information about the center's activities and an opportunity to meet current
participants. The first coffee was held September 14th with 22 people in
attendance.
Several new programs and classes are being offered and attendance has been
wonderful. All new programs have had maximum attendance.
.:. 1:1 Computer Tutoring. We have 5 Senior Center participants who volunteer
their time to work one-on-one with Chanhassen seniors on computer basics.
This program started in July and we have had 29 people receive instruction.
.:. Two Library Catalog Classes (taught by Kathy Perschmann) were offered.
This class taught participants how to use the Carver County Library System
database.
.:. Beginning Bridge Class
.:. Medicare Part D Presentations (2) were offered informing seniors about the
new Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage. 45 people attended the July
presentation and 85 attended the October presentation. Currently, 1:1
counseling on Medicare Part D Drug Coverage assistance is offered monthly,
The City ot Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
enabling people to review MN approved plans and get input from state
insurance counselors.
.:. Several activities highlighting Carver County's 150th Anniversary have been
offered by the Senior Center over the summer and fall.
.:. Women's first annual Tea luncheon and program.
.:. Recycled Greeting Card program
As you can see, the Senior Center is a busy place where new and old friends
gather and there is always something going on.
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