Community Services – September 2018

Sandy Community Campus – (Tanya Richardson)

Both the portable building in front of the aquatic center and playshed behind the Aquatic Center were demolished in September. Two open house workshops were held at the public library to seek public input on the master plan for the Sandy Community Campus. City Manger, Kim Yamashita, Community Services Director, Tanya Richardson, city staff, Opsis Architecture firm, and Walker Macy Firm were all present with the master plan for the SCC site.

Aquatic Center – (Tanya Richardson)

After a very successful Summer season, the aquatic center was closed for four days after Labor day to do maintenance, replace the boilder stack and provide additional staff inservice training. The hours have been cut back to account for children back in school and the fall season. Lap swim continued to be open in the early morning hours (6:00am – 8:00am), lunchtime (11:30am – 1:00pm and Monday/Wednesday evening. Water exercise classes were offered the same times as in the summer with little to no change in attendance. Swimming lessons were offered in the evenings on Monday & Wednesday with 105 registrations in the evening. Lessons for patrons with alternative school schedule were offered in the afternoons. Classes started slow but we are hopeful to gain ground as the word spreads of our great program. The aquatic center was busy every weekend with Birthday parties.

Special Events – (Carol Cohen)

On September 9th Corn Cross was another successful event at Liepold Farms. It was our largest event with 297 athletes. It was a beautiful day and the spectators enjoyed watching the racers throughout the day. The kiddie cross had over 50 kids attending and tackling the fun obstacles like going over hay bales and maneuvering around farm animals.

Recreation – (Sarah Richardson)

Dogs Day Out, a fundraiser for Sandy Dog Parks, had a great turnout in September. Liepold farms is a great host and local families and others in town for the Corn Cross races enjoy the dog related activities including bobbing for tennis balls, agility training, raffle baskets, fetch for a prize, race/walk through the Corn Maze and more. The event evolves every year with new ideas and has developed a following. Thank you to Barlow Trail Veterinary for being the Top Dog Sponsor for all 5 past events, and to Clackamas County Bank and Burns Feed Store for being Best Friends Sponsors at each event.

New connections with Next Adventure will provide a variety of guided outdoor experiences for seniors, children and families beginning with a hike to Pup Creek Falls in October and a Snowshoe trip in December. More adventures are planned for the winter, spring and summer for community members who want to learn more about local recreation opportunities, and gain new skills for fun and safe outings. There will be options for all ages and trips especially planned for families.

Play Well TEKnologies will be providing new engineering/physics classes and camps throughout the school year and next summer.

Maestro Music will be bringing new voice, piano, violin and musical theater options to community members of all ages. Maestro Music teacher Haley has recently moved to the local area and brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise she is eager to share with Sandy.

Seniors – (Melissa Thompson)

In the month of September, the seniors went to Hamilton Creek, Oregon Zoo, Portland Nursery, Oktoberfest, Barton Park, and Tillamook Pioneer Museum and Cheese Factory. They enjoyed dinner at Red Lobster and breakfast at Cazadero. A six-week Diabetes class began August 24th which educates seniors on symptoms, emotional challenges, healthy eating, and appropriate physical activity.