Community Services – April 2018

Sandy Community Campus (Tanya Richardson)
Work on the upgrades at the Aquatic Center continues.  Changes include construction of birthday party areas, additional staff areas, replacement of door for ADA access to office, and additional new counter and mirrors for locker rooms.
Senior Services (Tanya Richardson)
Melissa Thompson joined the team as Senior Services Manager in April. She holds an BA in Business Management, and an MBA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. Both degrees conferred by Marylhurst University. She has over 15 years experience within the social work field; several years of direct care, seven years of case management, and five years of program management. Melissa and her family have been in Sandy for five years and she is very excited to work with the community.

Olga Gerberg has begun leading the Change of Pace program and is providing fun and engaging activities for older adults experiencing memory loss or confusion due to Dementia disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease.
Trips and activities the month of April included Powell’s Bookstore, Orenco Woods hike, Gresham Fairview Hike, Scenic Drive up the Molalla River, and the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival.
Gresham Fairview Hike 4.24.18
April Birthday Bash!
Recreation (Sarah Richardson)
The Summer Recreation programs are in the final stages of development. New Coding Camps and the return of the popular Mountain Biking camps are part of the summer 2018 schedule. Camp Namanu is back with the original format. Sandy residents can sign-up for day camps at the Camp Namanu campus along the Sandy River. Transportation will be provided from the Sandy Community Center.
Adult Coed Summer Softball schedule has been set and teams are forming. Once again we thank the school district for the use of the fields at the High School for the softball league.