Carol:

Accomplishments: 6 events in December. We kicked it off with the tree lighting with an estimated 500 people. The next events were pet pictures with the Grinch, reading with the snow queen, our newly added Stocking Stroll through downtown businesses, Estampa Mexicana and pictures with Santa, the shortest day walkway, and Holiday Happy hour (a 21 and over event). All these events, partnered with the Winterfest lights, brought an estimated 15,000 people to the park throughout the month.

The 2024 Winter/Spring Recreation guide came out on December 15th and we handed out close to 100 guides at the Winterfest events in the park.

Upcoming events/programs: Mt. Storm games started on January 3rd and will continue with games through March 16th.

We have new class offerings this year. We are contracting out with Trackers Earth for some Spring break and summer camps. Other new contractors are Minds in Motion (robotics & physics class for kids) and Tippi toes (a kids hip hop class).
I’m currently working on sponsorships for music and movies, July 4th fireworks, Silent Disco for the teens and a new event coming in May called Yappy Hour!

Amy:
– Community Gardens Registration continued through December
– All Winterfest events

– 5/6 Mt Storm Coaches Meeting + ref clinic + first practices for all teams

– Solidified Tupper Park Fundraiser for Valentine’s Day. This next fundraiser will be at Scooters.

Caroleana:

Caroleana took 311 senior related calls with 11 contacts being new clients that she gave resources or assistance and information to.  This month the center had 6 new MOW clients; which involves home visits with each client and a new Respite client.    Caroleana further offered and assisted each household with other available resources. 

Energy Assistance – In December the winter heating program for Clackamas County energy assistance helped an additional 24 households.

The Grief Class presented by Mt. Hood Hospice continued on Dec 12th.  

Caroleana also coordinated new financial education classes that will be hosted by Embold Credit Union in the winter.   

Respite: In December, the Change of Pace respite program continued to meet.  We had special holiday music performance on Dec 21st.

 

Caroleana updated the Aging and Disability Resource Connection listing website with current information about our respite program.  

Caroleana and John Presented to Estacada office of DHS Aging and Disability 

Merry mondays- All three Mondays Caroleana organized and facilitated fun mornings for the seniors to do crafts, decorate the tree, and have a gift exchange. 

Caroleana also designed the stocking stroll map for the new successful Winterfest event we held this month.   

Caroleana designed, printed and sent 20+ thank you cards for the 8 Winterfest events with photos from each event printed on the card. 

Collaborated with Amy Hardesty of D31 for a March fundraiser and dinner. This will help support our Meals on Wheels program.

The respite group worked on Christmas decorations all month; which were used at Winterfest events and in the center. This also brings us to a challenge- our respite program. Low signs up have continued. In December, we averaged 1 respite client per week.  

Marc:

Senior Trips

-Christmas Ships and Old Spaghetti Factory – Full bus with a waiting list

-Dinner at Old Mill Saloon and Celebration of Lights at Aspen Meadow Lodge in Colton – Full bus with a waiting list

-Clackamas Town Center – unfortunately only 6 people signed up

-Dine out at Heidi’s – Full bus

MOW

-1251 meals delivered during December

I also had a busy month of taking care of our regular maintenance for our vehicles that Ride Connection requires every six months. They all come due in the same month plus a few that are due annually.

Chelsea:

• Processed invoices and specialty payments related to the Community Campus Park Project
• Attended meetings in regards to the Community Campus projects
• PTAB meeting, agenda, video, and minutes
• Helped create the Merry makeover/stocking stroll map and various other flyers/signage related to Winterfest. 
• Managed sending out the links for the invitations to bid
• Issued addendas and communicated with planholders. 
• Helped with Merry Monday’s at the center for the seniors. 
• Created the Jan/Feb 2024 senior newsletter, printed and emailed out. 
• Worked 5 of the Winterfest events, including both nights for the Jolly Trolley to hand out cookies and cocoa. The Jolly Trolley event was extremely popular and well received.
• Ordered awards and a giant check for the merry makeover winners. 
• Sent letters to the Community Campus park neighbors to arrange meetings with them. 
• Attended multiple meetings to learn more about the 1200C permit process. 
• Built in January Trips to Sportsman

John:

The month of December was busy.  I continued to support the 2023/24 Mt. Storm Youth basketball season.  Specifically, I coordinated a referee clinic to ensure a consistent, fair and safe season for our Mt. Storm players.  Additionally,  I acted as our Staff Liaison for the Park Naming Committee that presented to The Parks Trails Advisory Board on December 6th and, with their recommendation, presented to City Council on the 18th.  After two rounds of public surveys and a private scoring from our Park Naming Committee, Cedar Park rose to the top.  Lastly, I helped coordinate all things Winterfest.  It was a highlight of my year to see our community come together, spread joy and celebrate the holiday season together.

Parks & Facilities Monthly Report:

Upcoming and important events/dates (save the date or dates of facility closures, or park closures etc.)

• January 1st- Center closed for holiday 
• January 9th- Bee City Meeting
• January 15th- Center closed for holiday
• January 27th- Seed Swap
• Lots of Mt. Storm practices and games