Senior Center (Nancy Ream Enabnit)
Passport to Wellness was held on May 17th. The Lions Club Screening Van was on hand to offer free diabetes testing, glaucoma screening, visions checks and blood pressure tests. Free hair cuts and massage therapy were offered as well as several exercise demonstrations. Participants received a punch card and once completed earned a prize–a pedometer and some personal care products.

An AARP Smart Driver course was held towards the end of the month. The 6-hour class provides invaluable information on defensive driving and suggests behind-the-wheel tips for adjusting to some of the changes that may come with age.

Parks
The Park Board took its annual tour in May. As always, the group was proud of the beautifully maintained variety of facilities so many of Sandy’s citizens and visitors enjoy each day.

Thanks to David Snider for moving along the process of developing an updated Bike Map for the area. Using suggestions gleaned from a 2015 meeting of cycling enthusiasts, new routes (including detailed descriptions, distances and elevations) are presented. The brochure was funded through a Clackamas County Tourism Grant and highlights local support services as well. In addition to the printed piece, David has updated the “Cycling in Sandy” portion of the City’s website including tabs for more info on road and mountain bike riding.

Recreation (Sarah Richardson)
The Summer Recreation & Leisure Guide was published in early May. The partnership with Camp Namanu is a highlight. Girls and boys, grades 1-5, are transported from the Community Center to enjoy a day at Camp Namanu. Outdoor adventure is the theme, and kids get the full camp experience of songs, arts & crafts, camp food, and water sports.

New programs include soccer and multi-sport camps offered through Challenger Sports. Returning favorites include Peewee sports, tennis classes, Tai Chi and Yoga.

Transit (Andi Howell)
Total ridership this month was 10,159.  SAM continues to see a decrease in ridership, with the exception of the Estacada route and E&D rides.  Overall ridership decreased by 10.7%; the SAM-Gresham route decreased by 12.2%.  STAR rides decreased by 13.8%.  SAM-Estacada ridership increased again this month however by 12.2%.  The Elderly and Disabled program also saw another increase in ridership of 22.9%.

SAM drivers participated in the Community Transportation Association of America Roadeo competition in May.  Both drivers were competitive among the other local and national contenders and one SAM driver won the highest written test score among Oregon entries.

Sandy Transit staff, as well as 4 employees from RoJoy Services, also attended the CTAA Expo and Conference: Innovation in Action.  The workshops were well-rounded and informative, including network mapping, asset management, driver training, and procurement.

SAM partnered with Compassion Sandy in May.  Compassion Sandy is a group of churches and volunteers that puts together medical and dental services as well as clothing donations in a one-day event for low income families and individuals.  SAM provided free rides all day to ensure there were no barriers for people to access the needed goods and services.

Sandy staff learned that a grant request for a new 35 foot low-floor bus was not awarded through the 5339 program.  The Federal bus replacement program received an overwhelming number of requests and Sandy Transit did not make the cut.  Staff have located another possible funding source and will apply for a grant again in the fall.  One large transit bus has been purchased and is scheduled for production in January 2017.