Carol:

The Recreation Department successfully spoke to over 25 businesses that are very interested in being a vendor for the “Drop IN “. The goal is to have close to 50 vendors and kids activities for this 2 day event that will happen at Cedar Park. I have 24 confirmed so far.

I helped Caroleanna secure a taco bar for the bingo and dinner fundraiser from our local taco truck at Sandlandia.

Amy:

– Finished up all training with Ride Connection to be able to drive the Parks and Recreation bus, van, and provide securement to seniors in need during transportation.
– Continued to manage Mt Storm basketball games throughout February.
– Finished preparations for registration for Sandy Adult Softball to Open in early March!

Caroleana:

Caroleana had over 157 senior related calls this month.   

We continued to hold congregate lunches on Tuesday.  In the month of February  we served on 4 Tuesday, with 5 new guests, for a total of 79 meals.   

For Energy Assistance in February Caroleana helped with 8 applications; 5 were approved and several others are pending.  

This month the senior service department continued organizing for the March for Meals campaign fundraising efforts.  In February we started advertising at the local cinema and in the Sandy paper.  Caroleana secured an invitation for morning perk with the Chamber of Commerce, to share about the senior programs at the center and highlight the March for Meals campaign 

This year we have sponsorship opportunities for local businesses to support our efforts.  As of February 27th, we received 3 gold sponsors, 2 silver sponsors and 1 bronze sponsor; reaching $4250.

We  also have  dinner and a bingo event on March 13th.  Advertisement has started on social media and flyers posted throughout the town.  

5 restaurant match dates for the March for Meals Campaign

Marc:

Senior Trips:

Hike & Lunch – Tualatin River Greenway and California Pizza Kitchen – 8 people

• Dine out at Oswego Grill in Clackamas – 12 with 2 meeting us there
• OMSI – full bus. Was my first time there as well as a couple other peoples first time. It was very cool and they had “The Monsters of the Abyss” exhibit. I also did a tour of the submarine they have there.

• Hike & Lunch – Burnt Bridge Greenway and Golden Corral in Vancouver 8 people
• Dine out at La Carreta in Gresham – 14 on the bus with 5 meeting us there
• Portland Spring Home & Garden Show – 13 with 1 meeting us there

• Meals on Wheels:
• 591 meals delivered

Miscellaneous tasks:

• I worked the grand opening of Deer Pointe park with Tiana and Chelsea
• Took the bus in for its 6 month oil change

Chelsea:

• Processed invoices related to various park projects.
• Updated the center TV with the most updated flyers and information. 
• Continued to monitor the budget for Deer Pointe park. 
• Helped with the Deer Pointe Park Grand Opening. 
• Built in March and April senior newsletter. We mailed out copies to those who receive it via mail and emailed out the electronic copy to those who opt to receive it via email. 
• Tai Chi has had a lot of new attendees the last few months so I’ve been helping to build them into our software system. 
• The Community engagement firm who helped with Clackamas County’s Transportation survey dropped off some surveys for the seniors. I offered a few of the classes here the opportunity to fill them out. We had 36 get filled out. I coordinated with the specialist to get those returned and also get the seniors their giftcards they received for filling them out. 
• Helped out with the Meals on Wheels campaign by dropping off a few sponsorship/raffle basket letters, picking up donated baskets, and following up with a few local businesses regarding this. 
• Updated the Meinig Renovation Budget with recent numbers. 
• Created a volunteer flyer for people interested in volunteering. It goes over how the process works and gives them the links and or QR codes they’ll need. 

• Created a flyer for the volunteers with instructions for logging into the computer we use for volunteer check in. 
• Handled the announcements for Tuesday lunches while Caroleana was on vacation. I also checked in with Meals on wheels drivers and got the volunteer computer up and running in her absence. 
• Completed a midpoint grant update for the Travel Oregon grant for Meinig Park. 

John:

Ride Connection Partnership

We continue our partnership with Ride Connection, utilizing our 14-passenger bus and accessible van to provide transportation for local seniors. As part of our agreement with Ride Connection, mandatory trainings are required to maintain certification. This month, I completed recertification in wheelchair securement and customer service. These trainings ensure that we are able to provide safe, reliable, and respectful transportation for seniors, particularly those with mobility limitations.

March for Meals Campaign

This month, I assisted Caroleana with planning and organizing our annual March for Meals campaign. This campaign raises awareness and funds for our Senior Nutrition Program. This year’s efforts include restaurant partnerships, where a percentage of sales will directly support our Meals on Wheels program, as well as a Bingo Dinner, raffle baskets, and an Annual Meals on Wheels tiered sponsorship package.

Facility Maintenance and Safety

Two major maintenance projects were completed at the center this month. We successfully completed our annual elevator inspection as well as a seismic inspection, ensuring the elevator is up to code, safe for use, and compliant with state seismic requirements. In addition, we are upgrading our fire panel and smoke detectors to ensure our preventative safety systems meet current code and safety standards.

Mt. Storm Youth Basketball

In collaboration with Recreation Coordinators, I assisted with Mt. Storm basketball games at Cedar Ridge Middle School and helped coordinate team picture day at the center. I also communicated with the league to reinforce Oregon Trail School District (OTSD) guidelines for gym use. This helps ensure our continued positive partnership with OTSD and that all facilities are being used safely and appropriately.

Parks & Facilities:

• Staff attended training on chainsaw safety, operations and maintenance, and pesticide application to support safe and effective field operations.
• Successfully hosted the Grand Opening celebration of Deer Pointe Park.

• Procured a 2024 Ford F-150 to replace a failed Parks vehicle, ensuring continued operational reliability.

• Brandon Shaffer has been promoted to Parks Lead, filling the vacated Parks Manager position and supporting leadership continuity within the division.
• Utilized our new pervious asphalt cleaning system to clean the parking lot at Meinig Park, improving surface performance and longevity.

• Received the Final Order review for the Meinig Park renovation plans and are now moving the project forward into permitting and bidding.
• Updated Park Rules signage has been installed at nearly all park locations.

Upcoming & Important Dates

Lunches at the Center continue! Every Tuesday!

Registration for Sandy Adult Softball is OPEN!

March 12th- Annual Pollinator Panel from 6:00-7:30pm

March 14th- Mt Storm Basketball season with a final Jamboree

March 18th- Volunteer day in the Sandy Community Gardens on March 18th

March 20th -Teen Silent Disco at the Community Center

April 1st- Volunteer day in the Sandy Community Gardens

April 1-2- Staff will attend Maintenance Institute training

April 2nd- Senior Egghunt at the Library

April 3rd- Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt

April 24th- Arbor Day tree planting event at Tupper Park