Administrative Section
Administrative Section
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 952227.1404
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
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
JetTy Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
Nate Rosa. Recreation Supervisor tJVL
FROM:
DATE:
August 14,2006
SUBJ:
Lunchtime Lyrics and Twilight Tunes
This was the second year for the City of Chanhassen's summer concert series.
The program was expanded to four performances from three during the
previous year. It was decided to offer evening and lunchtime performances
over just lunchtime performances as in the inaugural year of the program.
Each concert consisted of an hour long performance from the hired group
without a break and was free of charge to the public. We offered ice cream
cup sales during the concerts as a service to guests as well.
Overall the program was a huge success with attendance doubling from the
previous year. Our first concert of the 2006 season had 240 people in
attendance, the second concert had 200 people in attendance, the third concert
had 110 people in attendance and the fourth concert had 230 people in
attendance. The largest crowd we had during the 2005 season was 100 people
in attendance.
A stage has been proposed and is in the works as an addition for City Center
Park Plaza which will add to the ambiance making the concert series
experience a more enjoyable one.
Overall this is a valuable program that the City of Chanhassen offers and, as
you can see by the numbers, is a well utilized program. It is my
recommendation that we continue this program in the future and expand upon
the number of concerts offered during the summer.
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautitul parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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CHANHASSEN
FROM:
Building Inspections
Phone 952.227.11BO
Fax 952.227.1190
SUBJ:
Safety Camp
Administration
Phone 952.227.1100
Fax 952.227.1110
DATE:
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax 952.227.1170
Todd,
Park & Recreation
Phone 952.227.1120
Fax 952.227.1110
I would like to thank you and your department for being involved in the
Safety Camp Program. As always, it was such a pleasure to work with the
Park & Recreation staff. Nate, John, and Jerry were very helpful
throughout the program preparations. The playground leaders also did an
excellent job in their roles as Safety Camp team leaders. I attribute much
of the program's success to the assistance given by your staff.
Finance
Phone 952.227.1140
Fax 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax 952.227.1404
Without all of your support, this program would not be possible. Once
again, thank you again for your department's involvement with Safety
Camp!
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
C: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
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
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
The City of 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.
What does it mean to be a self-advocate? Why is it important to
be involved in your community? How can you make sure that your
voice is heard?
All of these questions were addressed at the REACH for Resources
conference "Let Your Voice Be Heard: Civic Engagement for All" on
May 23, 2006. This exciting conference provided a unique opportu-
nity for clients and their families to come together and learn more
about self-advocacy and civic engagement.
Self-advocacy is a very important skill for people with disabilities
to develop. Too often their wants, needs, and rights are pushed
aside and decisions are made for them - by their families, guardi-
ans, care givers, and elected officials. The conference encour-
aged self-determination and community participation on many
levels. Attendees also received information packets on how to be
a good self-advocate and how to contact key legislators about
issues that are important to them.
Inspirational speakers offered valuable advice and encouragement to the group. REACH Execu-
tive Director Mary Perkins kicked off the exciting evening by advising self-advocates to first and
foremost believe in themselves and to believe that their hopes, dreams, and rights are important.
She also urged them to help themselves and others by speaking up, voicing their needs to public
officials, and ultimately becoming leaders in their communities.
Self-advocate Tom Carey described how he has become a voice for people with disabilities and
testified before government officials at the local, state and national level to ensure that funding for
important services like Section 8-11 housing remains in place. He offered three skills that are crucial
to self-advocacy and civic engagement: Overcoming the fear of public speaking, staying in-
formed about current issues, and knowing who to contact at the appropriate government level to
voice your concerns. Tom encouraged participants to speak up for the things that are important
to them, reminding them that "you have a right to be heard in our community, in our state and in
our country."
Gary Johnson, a REACH board member and self-advocate,
spoke about how he overcame his fear of public speaking and
become a happier person once he learned to speak up for him-
self. "We cannot let others run our lives for us," said Gary. "We
can have assistance and definitely listen to advice from others,
but ultimately we need to be the ones making the important de-
cisions for our lives." He urged conference participants to let
their service providers and legislators know what is important to
them. Gary told how his public testimony was instrumental in re-
storing cuts for adaptive recreation services in his community of
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Calling All Advocates-ACT NOW!
Services Endangered by Federal Reduction
On February 8, President Bush signed the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DEFRA) into law. Developed in Congress, it
mandates deep cuts to Medicaid (known as Medical Assistance in Minnesota) and shifts costs to the states.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services predicts that Minnesota will lose about $100 million in federal fund-
ing for MA/Medicaid as a direct result of the Deficit Reduction Act. Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans with dis-
abilities rely on the services that are funded through Medicaid for their healthcare and daily living supports.
These supports are now being threatened as never before. In Hennepin County, Rex Holzemer, Area Director of
Human Services and Public Health estimates the range of loss will be between $22 and $38 million. Other staff report
that this legislation will create the largest cut in Human Services that they have ever witnessed in over 25 years of
public service. All areas will be impacted including Child Protection, Children's Mental Health, Adult Mental Health,
Elderly Services and Services to people with Developmental Disabilities.
Arc Greater Twin Cities says that some impacts will be immediate and others will become more apparent over
time as each state government decides how to manage the reductions. Some immediate impacts include:
).- A sharp increase in Medicaid co-payments
).- Medicaid benefit reductions in healthcare especially for children in poverty
).- New barriers to poor families seeking emergency assistance
).- Sharp reductions in child care assistance for working poor families
).- Long delays in eligibility determinations and up to one full year's delay before eligible recipients begin receiv-
ing SSI payments
We must not remain idle while the services that families spent a generation fighting for are being eliminated. State
and Federal Legislators need to hear from families and self-advocates so they can understand the importance of
these programs for people with disabilities and their families. The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is offering a
number of town meetings to train people on the basics of Medicaid and offer tools to help people advocate. In
Hennepin County, there are two dates:
Wednesday, August 2 at Bloomington City Hall, 6 - 8 pm, hosted by Arc Greater Twin Cities - contact Gene Marti-
nez at (952) 920-0855
Wednesday, August 17 at Brookdale Library, 6 - 8 pm, hosted by MCIL - contact Mike Chevrette at (651) 603-2005
Call and register today! It's Your Life - Preserve Your Independence!
5th Annual Ghostly Gala Fundraiser
Name
WHEN: Saturday, October 28, 2006
WHERE: Brooklyn Park Community Center
5600 - 85th Ave N
TIME: 6:30 - 9:00 pm
COST: Individual $8 pre-registered
$9 at the door
Family/Group 4 $20 pre-registered
$25 at the door
Start putting your costumes together for our favorite party of
the year! This fun-filled evening includes games, dancing to th,
music of Tara Tunes, costume contests, and fun prizes. Food
and beverages will be available for purchase.
This important fundraiser will help support our Ticket to Ride
services. With transportation costs continually increasing, all
proceeds from the event will be used to help our clients with
transportation to their jobs, health appointments, life skills
classes, and recreational activities.
Last year the Gala raised $4300 and our goal for this year is
$6000. Sponsors are needed to make this event a success. If
you or your business would like to be a 2006 Ghostly Gala spon
sor, please contact Cyndi Bade at (952) 988-4177 or at
cbade@reachforresources.orq to request a sponsorship packe
Send in the registration below for the 2006 Ghostly Gala
Fundraiser. We'll see you there!
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Address
City
Zip
Phone
# Attending
Amt Enclosed $
Parent/Guardian Sig
NO (circle if you don't allow your photo to be used in future Reach publications)
To Pre-Register, mail this form with check by October 24th to:
Reach for Resources Ghostly Gala
1001 Highway 7 Room 217
Hopkins, MN 55305
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EDUCATION, THERAPY, LEISURE ACTIVITIES
1001 Highway 7, #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4177 Phone
REACH is an agency, which serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their fami
lies in the West and Northwest metro area. Services include information, referral, advocacy
and counseling. Programs include social/recreation groups and education programs.
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Counseling & Education
Counseling Empowerment Living with 4'(9
A Personal Empowerment Group for Independence ~
adults with mild developmental disabili-
ties who wish to address their feelings
and concerns and pro.note self-
esteem. This is a group for people who
have felt lonely and scared, or who
have felt that they are not good
enough because they learn slowly or
don't understand things the way others
do.
Reach for Resources specializes in
working with people with developmen-
tal disabilities such as
mental retardation. _.......1]...........................[;1.... .....>>................
down syndrome, au-<,> . ..
tism, and moderate to
borderline cognitive ! __
difficulties, and their
families. Reach for Resources believes
in a friendly, supportive, person-
centered approach, and in setting per-
sonalized goals for each client.
Reach accepts: Medical Assistance,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN, Medica,
America's PPO.
To schedule an intake interview or
for information on counseling op-
tions call Lisa Rivers, MA, LP at
(952) 988-4177
Women's Group
An opportunity for women (ages 18 to
30) with borderline to mild DD to sup-
port and share with other women their
concerns and experiences regarding
topics such as relationships, sexuality,
grief and loss, and other issues of inter-
est to participants.
If you would like to be a part of this
therapy group, an intake is required.
Call Sara at (952) 988-4177 for
more information or to schedule
an intake interview
WHERE: Eisenhower
WHEN: Tuesdays
Begins September 19
TIME: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
FEE: Fee slides to $10 per quarter
Participants will learn how to take
care of themselves by making appropri-
ate choices and will become empow-
ered to gain more independence in
living their lives.
Participants must arrange their own
transportation and be able to wait in-
dependently for their ride.
Call Eunice at (952) 988-4177 for
more information or to schedule
an intake interview -
Healthy Cooking
WHERE: Plymouth Middle School
10011 - 36th Ave N Rm 110
WHEN: Mondays
Sept 25 - Oct 9
6:30 pm
$35.00
For more information, call
Matthew Smith at (952) 988-4177
TIME:
FEE:
Do you currently live on your own, or
are you planning on moving into your
own place in the near future? If you
are, then this is the series for you!
Reach for Resources is collaborating
with Project Soar and Windows of Op-
portunity to offer training in the three
most basic elements of successful inde-
pendence: financial management,
employment skills, and housing/home
living.
Sign up for one class segment, or bet-
ter yet, sign up for all three and get a
discount! $19.00 per segment, or $54.00
if you sign up for all three.
WHERE:
Part 1
Money Matters
Winnetka Learning Center
7940 - 55th Ave N Room 203
New Hope
Wednesdays
November 1, 8, 15
6:30 to 8:00 pm
WHEN:
TIME:
Part 2
Job Seeking & Keeping Skills
WHERE: To Be Announced
WHEN: January 17, 24, 31
Part 3
Housing Options & Home Living
WHERE: To Be Announced
WHEN: March 28, April 4, II
Look for detailed information about
Parts 2 and 3 in the Winter and Spring
Reach brochures.
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Youth (age 5-12) & Teens (age 13-21)
Kid Fu (Youth)
Six-week martial arts program for kids.
Come learn the moves of Jackie Chan
and Bruce Lee!
WHERE: Plymouth Creek Center
14800 - 34th Ave N
Plymouth
WHEN: Oct 4 - Nov 8
6:00 - 6:45 pm
FEE: $40.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-resident
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
Bowling (Teen & Youth)
Northwest West
WHERE:
Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
Saturdays
Sept 23 - Nov 11
12:00 - 2:00 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Teen
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WHERE:
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
Saturdays
Sept 23 - Nov 11
9:30-11:30am
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 3, Maximum 10
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Programs
Girl's Club
Join other girls ages 13-17 for fun and
social skills development. Girl's Club is
designed for girls who are independent
in their personal cares and can man-
age their own behavior.
WHERE: Various Locations
WHEN: Saturdays (lx/month)
Begins in September
TIME:
FEE:
1 :00 - 3:00 pm
$35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
For more information, please
call Tara at (952) 988-4176
West Teen Explorers
Weekly social group. Activities include
swimming, movies, bowling, and going
out to eat. Various locations in the Min-
netonka/Hopkins/St Louis Park area.
WHERE: Various West Metro
area locations
WHEN: Thursdays
Sept 28 - Nov 9
TIME:
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
Plus additional activity fee
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 20
FEE:
Teen Programs (Continued)
~. Social Enjoyment Group for %
~flj Teens with Asperger's ~/
Reach for Resources is excited to team up with a local Licensed Inde-
pendent Clinical Social Worker and the Depot Coffee House in Hopkins to
offer a social experience for teens with Asperger's Syndrome or high-
functioning Autism. This experience will be fun and will help the teens gain
understanding of and confidence in their interaction skills. We are very
pleased to be teaming with the Depot Coffee House to provide this experi-
ence in a safe space designed to appeal to youth.
Each group will begin with the opportunity to purchase a beverage and/
or snack at the Depot, and then move to guided activities designed not
only to be fun, but also to directly demonstrate how people can learn to
enjoy social activities together.
These groups have been successful at many schools in the metro area.
We are excited to bring this experience into a community setting enjoyed
by so many students.
Reach for Resources will lease the Depot for these groups, so we will have
exclusive use of most of the facility. Please join us for a lot of fun as we prac-
tice being successful in the social world!
For more information, please contact Tara at (952) 988-4177
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Friday Night
Fun & Dance
We will spend Friday nights learning
cool dance routines and socializing
with friends.
WHERE: Bass Lake Shelter
Plymouth
WHEN: Fridays
Sept 22 - Nov 3
TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non resident
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 20
Weekend Ventures
Spend the weekend at beautiful Camp
Kingswood in Mound, MN. Weekend
respite program for teens aged 14-22.
We will enjoy the beautiful fall weather
with hiking, boating, volleyball, basket-
balL Frisbee golf, and more! Don't miss
out!
WHEN: September 8 - 10
FEE: $350 for entire weekend
For more information or for an
application, please call
Becca at (952) 988-4178
Take 5 Respite
Do you need something fun to do dur-
ing your winter break? Come join res-
pite to meet new friends, experience
recreation activities, and get out of the
house!
WHERE:
WIiEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Minnetonka High School
Dates to be Announced
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$65.00 per day
Plus $30 per day for door-to-
door transportation*
*Transportation provided within a spe-
cific geographic location
For further questions or to discuss
payment options, please
contact Tara at:
(952) 988-4176
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Registration Form-Fall 2006
\dvance payment is required for all programs. NO REGISTRATION AT PROGRAMS OR BY PHONE. To ensure a spot in the program(s)
)f your choice, mail in payment and registration form as soon as possible. Residents of the West & Northwest consortium of cities
ecelve preference in registration. Registration Is then open to non-residents of the consortium cities one week prior to the start of
1e programs (unless program Is full).
lame:
Registration Begins August 1, 2006
Birth date:
Zip Code:
Iddress:
lome Phone:
City:
Work Phone:
mergency Contact: Emergency Phone:
I Yes CJ No I have waivered services and an authorization for Reach For Resources to bill for these programs.
I Yes CJ No Do you require wheelchair access?
I Yes. I want Ticket To Ride services. I will maintain responsibility for scheduling my own rides through D1al-A-Rlde at (952)474-7441.
noto Waiver: My photo may be taken at Reach programs and used for promotional materials, unless I check below:
I No, I DO NOT wish to have my photo used.
'isability (please include specific information such as seizures. allergies. special diet etc.):
)cial Worker:
Social Worker's Phone:
Parent/Guardian's Phone:
:Irent(s)/Guardian (s):
ome Address:
Jrent(s) E-Mail:
Jrent(s) Employer:
nployer Address:
City:
Parentis) Cell Phone:
Employer Phone:
Zip:
City:
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Date:
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1e undersigned, certify that the above information is accurate. I understand that participation in this activity is completely voluntary and the activity is being offered
the benefit of the participant. Reach for Resources shall not be liable for any claims, injuries, or damages of whatever nature, incurred by the participant arising out
or connected with, the activity. On behalf of myself and the participant. I expressly forever release and dischorge Reach for Resources, its agents or employees, from
Y such claims, injuries or damages. I have received a copy of Notice of Privacy as required by HIPAA. I have read, understood and agree to these privacy practices.
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i!I Program Resident/Non-Res
J Adult Bowling Doyle's $30.00 / $35.00
J Adult Bowling Earle Brown $30.00/ $35.00
J Adult Bowling Pork Tavern $30.00 / $35.00
J Teen Bowling Doyle's $30.00 / $35.00
J Teen Bowling Park Tavern $30.00 / $35.00
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J Youth Bowling Doyle's $30.00 / $35.00
J Youth Bowling Park Tavern $30.00 / $35.00
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J Kid Fu $40.00 / $45.00
J Girl's Club $35.00 / $40.00
J West Teen Explorers $35.00 / $40.00
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0 Weekend Ventures Packet will be sent
Please mail completed
form with payment to:
Reach For Resources
1001 Highway 7 #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
Adult Athletics
Adult Bowling
Join us for fun, non-
competitive bowling.
You will bowl two
games each week.
Northwest
WHERE:
Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
Saturdays
Sept 23 - Nov 11
12:00 - 2:00 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
WHERE:
Earle Brown Bowl
6440 James Cir N
Brooklyn Center
Sundays
Sept 24 - Nov 12
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $4.00 Per Sundcr(
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
West
WHERE:
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave $
St Louis Park
Saturdays
Sept 23 - Nov 11
9:30 - 11 :30 am
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Non-Competitive
Basketball
WHERE:
WHEN:
To Be Determined
Thursdays
Starts January 11
6:30 - 8:00 pm
$30.00 Resident
$35.00 Non-resident
Reach for Resources
Annual Meeting &
Holiday Party
Let's celebrate REACH's successes
of the past year together! We will
get together for a program,
awards, appetizers, and music DJ'd
by our very own Tara Tunes!
WHERE: Minnetonka Community Ctr
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 12
TIME: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
FEE: $5.00
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Thank You
Softball Sponsors!
Six teams participated in the Reach
non-competitive softball league this
summer and had a wonderful time.
Thank you to our generous softball
sponsors!
Cynthia Bade
Bechler Landscape Company
Lowell & Linda Bialick
Patrick Boley
Bert Gardner & Betty Goodman
Mary, Scott, & Ben Johnson
Barb Kleist
Steve McConley
ProSource Floor Coverings
St David's
Andy Weinstein
The Adaptive Recreation program is a cooperative effort of cities of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New
Hope, Plymouth. Robbinsdale and REACH for Resources. REACH is an agency, which serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their
families in the West and Northwest metro area. Services include information, referral, advocacy and counseling. Programs include social!
recreation groups and education programs. An integration specialist is on staff to assist people who are interested in participating in "non-
adaptive" recreation programs. For information and registration procedures, call Tara or Becca at 952-988-4177. NOTE: For persons not living in
one of the above communities, you are considered a "non-resident" and need to add a $5 to the registration fee.
TIME:
FEE:
Walking Club
(ages 18+)
WHERE:
WHEN:
Various Locations
Tuesdays
Sept 12 - Oct 1 7
6:30 - 8:00 pm
$25.00 Resident
$30.00 Non-resident
TIME:
FEE:
Hockey for All Ages
Sick of floor hockey? Want to glide on
the ice? Now you can!
For more information about MN Spe-
cial Hockey, call Susie Miller at (612)
325-3392
For more information about MN Sled
Hockey Association, call (612) 558-8387
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Adult Social Programs
On the Town I
A social group for young adults, ages 18 - 25,
who are independent and would like to
explore their community. Meets t'vVice per
month.
WHERE:
TIME:
FEE:
Various locations in the Northwest
& West Suburbs
Every other Friday evening
Beginning Sept 15
Varies with activity
$15.00 Resident
$20.00 Non-resident
Plus ackfJlional activity fees
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 15
WHEN:
Registration Notes
and Information
· If you are a new participant in On
the Town, call Tara at (952) 988-
4176 for information and to sched-
ule an intake interview.
· Please Note: Participants may only
register for one social program per
quarter.
· Please do not sign up unless you will
be able to attend!
· Fall registration begins August 1 . If
you are concerned about your pro-
gram filling up quickly, please feel
free to stop by the Reach for Re-
sources office to complete a regis-
tration form in person.
Residents of our consortium cities
are given priority in registration.
Non-resident registrations will be
held until one week before the start
of the program.
.
.
You will receive a letter confirming
your registration along with sched-
ules for all programs you have
been registered for at least one
week prior to the start of the pro-
gram.
On the Town II
A social group for adults, ages 26 - EiJ, who
can access the community independenf1y
with minimal supervision. Two Saturdays per
month beginning Sept 16.
WHERE: Various locations in the Northwest
& West Suburbs
WHEN:
Every other Saturday evening
Beginning Sep 16
Varies with activity
$15.00 Resident 0:e
$20.00 Non-resident
Plus additional activity fees
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 15
TIME:
FEE:
Dances for All
Join your friends and groove to all the
latest hits! Sponsored in collaboration
with Project Soar.
TIME:
FEE:
7 - 9 pm (all dances)
$4.00 at the qoor (all dances)
West Dances
St Louis Park HS
6425 W 33rd St, St Louis Park
Friday, Sept 22
WHERE:
WHEN:
..........................................................................................
WHERE: St Louis Park HS
6425 W 33rd St, St Louis Park
WHEN: Friday, Oct 13
...........................................................................................
WHERE: Minnetonka HS
18301 Hwy 7, Minnetonka
6715 Mtka Blvd, St Louis Park
WHEN: Friday, Nov 17
North Dance
WHERE: To Be Determined
Please call (952) 988-4176 or
(952) 988-4178
WHEN: Friday, Dec 1
Club West (west metro) and Wednesday Night Social (northwest metro)are
social programs for adults age 18 and older. Meet new friends and visit with
old friends while enjoying games, dances, movies, bingo, etc.
Staff to pa1icipant ratio is 1:10
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30 (for each program)
Wednesday Night Social
WHERE:
WHEN:
Crystal Community Center (and
other nearby locations)
Wednesdays
Sept 20 - Nov 8
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$37.00 Resident
$42.00 Non-resident
Plus adcflllonal adivity fee
Club West
WHERE:
Various west metro
locations
Wednesdays
Sept 20 - Nov 8 ("e
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$37.00 Resident
$42.00 Non-resident
Plus additional adivity fee
TIME:
FEE:
~
0:~
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Ticket to Ride Reminder... To receive Ticket to Ride services, you must be a member of our consortium cities and live
within the transportation boundaries established for your program (contact Tara or Becca at 952-988-4177). Your registration
must be received by us at least one week prior to the start of the program to be eligible to receive a ride the first week.
7 To schedule transportation to the program, please call Dial-a-Ride at 952-474-7 441. (~ft
Parents Want to Know!
My adult son with a mild disability wants to live on his
own and needs only minimal supervision. What hous-
ing options should we consider for him?
Since the 1970's, more community housing options have
become available to people with developmental disabili-
ties. However, it is widely acknowledged that finding appro-
p:i.ate, affordable housing for this population remains a sig-
nificant problem. As public attitudes towards disabilities con-
tinues to evolve, we are likely to see more housing options
become available that allow people with disabilities live in
the setting of their choice and integrate more fully into our
communities. Our experience at REACH has shown that
greater housing choice leads to increased life satisfaction
and successful community living. Families searching for hous-
ing can explore the following options in the Twin Cities:
Group Homes - Since the early 1990's, 4-person group
homes with round-the-clock staff have been the standard
for adults with disabilities and continue to be a popular resi-
dential choice for individuals who require substantial supervi-
sion. Openings tend to be few and are generally reserved
for individuals with more intensive care needs.
Specialized Apartment Buildings - These apartment build-
ings are designated specifically for people with disabilities,
but with limited or no staff supervision. These types of apart-
ments allow residents to live in their own unit among
neighbors who have similar needs, but with a high level of
independence. These apartments are few in number and
generally have long waiting lists.
Open-Market Housing - Many people with mild or border-
line disabilities live in open-market rental apartments with
success, as long as they have adequate support from family
members or agencies like REACH. However, affordability is a
major concern. Paying 30-40% of one's income towards
housing is considered affordable, yet people in the Twin Cit-
ies who receive Supplemental Security Income tend to
spend 109% of their monthly income on rent!
Renters may be eligible for Section 8 Rental Assistance
Vouchers and REACH can assist clients in completing enroll-
r----------------------------
What's New At Reach
. Sheri Peterson has left us after 8 years to become a per-
sonal Life Coach. Her work and dedication to our clients
was greatly appreciated and she will be missed. Lisa Riv-
ers, Matthew Smith and Eunice Wellnitz have taken over
Sheri's duties.
. Our private-pay REACH OUT in-home support service,
launched in January, has several new clients. We are
excited to begin serving these families and providing an
affordable independent-living support service to people
who have been unable to access government supports.
. REACH supporters can now join the Reach Advocates, a
monthly giving club that allows donors to make auto-
matic contributions via electronic funds transfer or credit
card. Automatic monthly gifts provide us with predict-
able, stable funding in a way that's more convenient for
donors and cost-effective for us. If you would like to be-
come a Reach Advocate, please contact Cyndi Bade
at (952) 988-4177 or cbade@reachforresources.ora.
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ment applications. In 2005, new legislation was passed that
allows landlords to register their building as a Housing with
Services Establishment if they provide two or more support
services to renters who are disabled and/or elderly. Tenants
who live in such a building can receive up to $737 per
month in rental assistance.
One disadvantage to open-market rental is that family
members often have concerns about vulnerable individuals
mixing with unscrupulous neighbors who may try to take ad-
vantage of their disability. Considerations for choosing on
open-market rental should always include location, safety,
affordability, landlord's willingness to accommodate some-
one with disabilities, profile of other residents, and availability
of support services. HousingLink (www.housinalink.org) pro-
vides comprehensive listings of affordable rental units avail-
able in the Twin Cities.
Home Ownership - It is likely that we will see a trend to-
ward increased home ownership where consumers with dis-
abilities and/or their relatives purchase a home, condo or
duplex, and rent the additional bedrooms or units to other
adults. This option gives families more control over their
loved one's safety, yet gives them the independence they
desire. In such a situation, an agency like REACH can pro-
vide in-home living support, skills training, and roommate-
matching services to make the arrangement 0 success for
all involved.
Ultimately, we at REACH would like to see more home-
ownership for people with disabilities that gives them stabil-
ity, safety, tangible financial assets, and the opportunity to
integrate fully into a neighborhood.
REACH would like to host a forum to dis-
cuss options for families interested in
home ownership for their loved one with
a disability. To join the group, please
contact Mary Perkins at (952) 988-4177.
REACH OUT
Life Skills Support for Adults with Disabilities
REACH OUT is a new private-pay support service for
adults with disabilities who want to live independently,
but have been denied eligibility for other public assis-
tance programs. Clients are assigned a Life Skills Trainer
who provides ongoing support with whatever they
need to live independently.
. Offered for a reasonable hourly fee
. Flexible & tailored to meet your needs
. An investment in your child's future
. Provided by highly-trained specialists
Call Mary Perkins for a Free
Preliminary Assessment
(952) 988-4177
'.':j:..
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RECEIVED
AUG to 2006
Reach for Resources
formerly West Hennepin Community Services, Inc.
1001 State Highway 7,#217
Hopkins, HN 55305
(952) 988-4177
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Address Service Requested
Todd Hoffman T15/P234
City of Chanhassen
PO Box 147
Chanhassen. MN 55317-0147
J .1.1. .1.1.. ..... 11111.. .11...................................
Fund Reach through United Way
The United Way accommodates em-
ployees who want to support REACH
through workplace campaigns - even
though REACH is not a United Way
agency.
Help adults with disabilities reach their
full potential by designating REACH at your
company's United Way Drive. Just write
"REACH for Resources" in the appropriate
pledge card section.
(C7>ntinued from page 1)
Brooklyn Center in 2004. By getting in-
volved in the community and being an ex-
ample for others, Gary said "you will make a
difference in your life and in your commu-
nity."
The evening ended by celebrating the
accomplishments of the REACH Empower-
ment Group. The group members shared
posters they had created that described
what self-advocacy means to them. "You
need to speak up for yourself and make
your own d,ecisions about your life," shared
Lisa Mes~<lo and Sandy Lindell. Jim
Nylandet~d Bev Wenzel pointed out that
self-advoootes need to pay attention and
be 9ood'lis"ners. And Connie Rothgeb
urged paiTi(~ipants to build their self-esteem
and confidence so that their voices can be
heard.
We would like to extend a special thank
you to REACH in-
tern Cali Breese
for organizing the
conference and
to the Governor's
Council on Dis-
abilities and the
Otto Bremer,foun-
dation for provid-
ing funding to host
this very special
event!
'r:~ \50 years
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Office of County Sheriff
Carver County Government Center
Justice Center
606 East Fourth Street
Chaska, Minnesota 55318-2102
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Carver County
1855-2005
July 27,2006
Dear Todd Hoffinan,
Bud Olson, Sheriff
Emergency: 911
Sheriff Admin: (952) 361-1212
Admin. Fax: (952) 361-1229
Dispatch: (952) 361-1231
(Non-Emergency)
Mr. Hoffinan, I'm contacting you to offer any assistance that you may need in the area of
traffic education through the Chanhassen Park & Recreation Department. My present
position with the Carver County Sheriffs Office Traffic Education Unit may certainly be
of some interest to citizens within a group or activity that you can think of.
Please respond back at your convenience to let me know how that I could assist to
continue to get the word out about traffic safety within the City of Chanhassen.
Thank You,
f.
Deputy Keith'
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Lightning Kills 2 N.J. Teens; 2 Recovering
July 24, 2006
The Associated Press
MONTVALE, N.J. - Two teenagers were recovering Sunday from a lightning strike that killed
two other teens a day before on a school soccer field.
Lee Weisbrod, 19, of River Vale, and Steven Fagan, 18, of Woodcliff Lake, died at a local
hospital Saturday after suffering severe burns and trauma, authorities said.
The survivors, identified only as 16- and 19-year-old Montvale residents, were treated at a
local hospital Saturday night and released, authorities said.
The four had arrived at Montvale Memorial School around 6 p.m. Saturday, but waited for a
rain storm to let up before taking the field to play soccer, police said. When a violent storm
swept back in, the two unidentified teens ran for shelter while Weisbrod and Fagan began
walking off the field.
One of the survivors turned around when he heard thunder and saw Weisbrod and Fagan
knocked to the ground by lightning, police said.
Police officers from Montvale and Park Ridge performed CPR and used a defibrillator on the
more seriously injured victims before ambulances arrived.
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