Carol:
The Winter Recreation Guide is being worked on and the goal is to pass out the 2027 Winter Guide the day of the tree lighting which is Dec 4th.
This year with combined gold, and silver sponsors I went out and received $23,000. That is just Sponsorships. We have some new businesses that wanted to be part of the sponsorship package like Johnson RV, Marathon Printing, Tarlton Construction and Kristin Dirks Legacy Foundation. Money is still coming in for Holiday décor sponsors and vendor sponsors during the jolly trolley events. We have some new vendors and some that are coming back from last year. The markets filled up quickly with vendors.
Amy:
– We have 30 teams for the upcoming Mt Storm season! Registrations were processed in October.
– I had a couple of great October volunteer days in the garden and felt like we made a great impact on the space.
– I hosted a great event for the Sandy Bee City USA Action Group – Creepy Crawly Encounters! Tons of children (and adults!) got to learn about, touch, and hold a variety of insects.
Chelsea:
- Assisted with processing invoices related to various park projects.
- Continued to monitor the budget for the Meinig Park Renovations.
- Park rentals and center rentals continue to be busy
- Continued to communicate with the Bornstedt House property manager on interest in the house. As of the end of October, we have a new tenant moving in.
- Helped the team proof various documents.
- Attended construction meetings for the Meinig Park improvements.
- Took meals on wheels notes from the drivers in Caroleana’s and Marc’s absence.
- Created signage for various parks needs.
- Attended our Department’s all staff meeting.
- Submitted the quarterly grant update for the Local Government Grant Program for Meinig Park. We also submitted our first reimbursement request.
- Assisted with change orders for the Meinig Park project.
- Created and printed the November & December Senior newsletter. It was mailed/emailed out to those that opt to receive it. We also have copies available at the Center.
- Attended a walk through of the Meinig Park renovations with the Mountain Festival committee.
- We had one of our well attended senior classes get rescheduled, so I called all attendees to let them know about the rescheduled date.
- We’ve had a transition with our building monitors so I assisted by moping the Auditorium before a busy weekend of rentals.
- Built in Spring classes to Sportsman so we had updated building availability.
John:
Winterfest Planning & Preparation
Continued planning and coordination for the upcoming Winterfest season, including the Tree Lighting, Pet Pictures, Santa in Sandy, Shortest Day Walkway, Winterfest Vendor Markets, Jolly Trolley, and Jingle Jog. Marketing posters and event websites have been completed, social media outreach has begun, and work is underway on sponsorship banners. Winterfest sponsorships have also been secured, with sponsors contacted and event details communicated.
The Drop In – 2027 Planning
Held the kickoff meeting for the second annual Drop In skate and bike community event. The team reviewed last year’s successes, identified opportunities for improvement, and discussed potential changes and new ideas to continue building on the event’s success.
Mt. Storm Youth Basketball
Finalized updated uniforms, with special thanks to SandyNet for its continued sponsorship and support. Registration has closed, and preparations are underway for the upcoming season, including planning open gym opportunities. Sandy Parks & Recreation is once again proud to serve more than 250 youth basketball players in grades 3–6.
Park Signage, Kiosks & Wayfinding
Worked with Tiana Rundell and Ryan Schneider to develop a coordinated plan for expanding and improving signage throughout the City’s parks and trail system. The planning includes standardized park entry monuments, informational kiosks, and wayfinding signage to create a more consistent experience and help residents and visitors navigate and enjoy our parks and trails.
Caroleana:
Caroleana had a very full month with over 355 senior related calls this month.
The center had 4 new clients and 2 Re-Assessments; which involved a home visit with each client and a completed NAPIS form for Clackamas County.
Caroleana drove several Meals on Wheels routes throughout the month, providing valuable support to ensure meals were delivered to clients. This additional support was helpful in maintaining consistent service and meeting the needs of the program. Caroleana continued to recruit volunteers through community outreach and conversations with potential volunteers.
Continued to receive a generous donation of beautiful dahlia flowers from a local resident.
The new program year began October 1, 2026. Caroleana helped 51 households submit applications for the Home Energy Assistance program.
In the month of October we served on 4 Tuesdays, with a total of 120 meals served in the month. Those who attended senior lunch service donated $340 towards the nutrition program for the month of October. We are continuing to grow each week and had our largest weekly attendance October 27th, with 25 seniors in attendance and 2 volunteers.
We had 2 great ‘Lunch and Learn’ presenters this month. Mt Hood hospice led a new workshop called: Breath Move Express, which had 6 in attendance. Which provides a place for those grieving to be with others in a safe environment.
Our second lunch n learn this month was presented by Clackamas County Bank, on “Protect yourself from scams and fraud”. We had our largest attendance with 15 older adults joining us for this informative and educational talk.
Caroleana dedicated several days to reviewing and organizing historical records dating back to 1970 to ensure compliance with Oregon state records retention requirements. This project involved sorting through, evaluating, and addressing more than 30 boxes of archived files to determine appropriate retention and disposal timelines. The effort helped reduce accumulated paperwork, improve record organization, and ensure records are being properly maintained in accordance with state retention guidelines.
Met with Jolie, from Mt. Hood Hospice to continue planning, organizing and coordinating the annual ‘We Honor our Veterans’ Event in November.
Marc:
Senior Trips:
- Bonneville Dam and Fish Hatchery with lunch at Bridgeside in Cascade Locks.
- Bauman’s Farm Harvest Festival.
- Dine out at Chuki’s Grill Hawaiian BBQ.
- Hike at Fernhill Wetlands in Forest Grove with lunch at Hillsboro Downtown Station Food Carts afterwards.
- Hood River Fruit Loop.
- Dine out at Applebee’s in Gresham.
- Hike at Pipeline Road by Dodge Park with lunch at Sandbar BBQ afterwards.
Meals on Wheels:
- 839
Parks & Facilities:
Winterfest Preparations: Installation and preparations for Winterfest are well underway.
Citywide Path Maintenance: Addressed maintenance needs along connecting paths
throughout the city.
Creekside Stabilization: Planted native ferns to help stabilize the creek bank while
longer-term restoration efforts are pursued.
Fantasy Forest Maintenance: Took advantage of the temporary park closure to
complete repairs and address maintenance needs in Fantasy Forest.
Seasonal Changeover: Completed seasonal transitions and related maintenance activities
in preparation for the upcoming winter season.
City Facility Repairs: Completed a variety of repairs at city facilities, including gate
repairs, steam table repairs, lighting replacements, and plumbing repairs.
Upcoming dates to remember:
November 3rd-6th- Mountain Storm Skills Assessments for Grades 5 & 6
November 10th- Holiday tree delivery
November 10th & 17th- Mountain Storm Coaches meetings
November 11th- Center closed for Veteran’s Day
November 16th- We Honor our Veteran’s event at the Center
November 23rd- Senior Thanksgiving at the Center
November 26th & 27th- Center closed for Thanksgiving
December 1st- Lunch & Learn at the Center
December 4th- Tree Lighting and Winterfest kick off