Monthly Report – April 2017

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Senior Center (Tanya Richardson)

The Senior Center hosted a Gift shop sale in conjunction with the April Birthday party.  The sale was a success and some new faces visited the center.  Our seniors enjoyed some wonderful trips including the Wooden Shoe Tulip gardens, the museum at Warm Springs, and a hike at Frenchman’s Bar. The Change of Pace Respite program has seen an increase in attendance over the past 2 months serving 112 participant hours.  This program allows caregivers some time off  while their love ones whom may have memory problems, Alzheimer, or Dementia  participate in activities such as crafts, music, brain games, and conversation led by instructor Sara Reis.

Parks
We had a successful Solv- it Sandy day Saturday, May 22nd.  We had over 95 volunteers participate in clean ups throughout Sandy including Sandy River Park, Tickle Creek Trail, Dubarko, Ruben Rd. and the spreading of Bark Dust at Timberline Park and Centennial Plaza. with .33 tons of garabage plus 4 tires.  During the shredding event at the Community Center, 5,800 pounds were collected. Water conservation in rain barrels we gave away 4 barrels.

The Community Services Dept. was awarded a grant to update the Parks Map.
A grant application to add maintenance funds for the dog parks is in the works.

 

Recreation (Sarah Richardson)

The Summer Recreation & Leisure Guide is in the final development and publishing stage. New programs include the revised Camp Namanu Day Camps, Bridges Teen Leadership Camp, and a Mtn. Biking Camp.
Planning for adult Softball and summer and fall events is underway.