Sandy Community Campus (Tanya Richardson)

Clean up of the Aquatic Center began this month with having current Mavericks staff, Friends of the Sandy pool members, and the school district take any items they would like.  Some items were also donated to the Sandy Historical Society.  Brian Galovan was hired to assist with pool maintenance as well as work half time with parks.  He has done an incredible job of clean up and disposal of one full 30 yd dumpster of unnecessary items.  Concrete work has also been completed to removed the disintegrating diving board platform, unsafe slide, and the removal of the front desk.  Additional contractors are set to start working on ADA upgrades, electrical updates, and boiler maintenance.

Senior Center (Tanya Richardson)

Seniors enjoyed several fabulous trips this month including the Laika exhibit at the Portland Art Museum, the Bush House museum, and a hike to Mt. Tabor. The Community Center partnered with the library and did a senior egg hunt throughout the library. We had close to over 30 seniors and the trolley picked them up at the senior center and transported them to the library.  It was a huge success.

New class began with our own city councilor  Olga Gerberg who is teaching a Moves and Grooves class on Fridays at 11:00.  This class gets your body moving by combining fitness, dance and Zumba.

Recreation (Sarah Richardson)

Sandy Community Campus (Tanya Richardson)

On Feb. 28, 2018 the aquatic center has it last day of programming under the management of the Mavericks Swim Team.  This will give us the opportunity to clean up the facility, do an safety assessment, and begin upgrades.  IT has begun to move to the the lower part of the north building of the old Cedar ridge.

Senior Center (Tanya Richardson)

We are offering free tax assistance for seniors which began this month thru April.  This services is full and continues to be a waiting list for this service.  The seniors enjoyed several trips this month including vising the Mt. Angel Wurstfest, RICE Museum of Rocks and Minerals, hike to the Canemah Bluff, and enjoy a Valentine’s Day exchange at the senior center.

Recreation (Sarah Richardson)

Mountain Storm continues to utilize the gym at the Sandy Community campus in the evenings during the week. Preparation and organization are getting going for a busy summer Recreation guide.

Special Events (Carol Cohen)

Preparation and organization are being made for upcoming events for the Spring including Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt, Solv-it Sandy, and Running Dirty.  A new event coming next month includes a senior egg hunt at the library.

Sandy Community Campus (Tanya Richardson)

On Thursday,  Jan. 5th we received the keys for the much awaited old Cedar Ridge building and Olin Bignall Aquatic Center from OTSD.  The Sandy Community Campus project included the use of the gymnasium for the Mountain Storm basketball program through March and the pool.  The pool maintenance was taken on by Tanya with the assistance of Casey Perkins and Joe Preston.  The maintenance currently includes daily chemical readings,  balancing of pool chemicals, boiler checks, and weekly backwashing of filtration system.  Public Works is assisting with boiler checks at the Cedar Ridge school.  Mavericks will continue regular programming through the end of February.

Senior Center (Tanya Richardson)

A new functional fitness class began in January for seniors on Tuesday & Thursdays ran by Carol Cohen.  This class was added to help fill the need for some of the seniors who loss their membership at the Mt. Hood Athletic Center, due to the drop of Silver & Fit program.  This class has grown from 10 people to by the end of over 20 people and still growing.

The seniors also participated in such great trips such as a visit to Albertina Kerr, a hike to Powell Butte, trip to Spirit Mountain, and a dine out at Sayler’s Country Kitchen.  Tax season is getting ready to kick off with assistance for seniors beginning Feb. – April.

Sarah Richardson (Recreation)

Mountain Storm is going to be held at the Sandy Community Campus in the evenings and weekends.  We have an increase in registrations this season.  Along with Mountain Storm we have our Winter/Spring Recreation guide out which includes theater, guitar, dance, and sports skills.

Sandy Community Campus (Tanya Richardson)

At the end of November with the help of Opsis we held 12 different stakeholder meetings with groups to discuss ideas for the property at the old Cedar Ridge Middle school and Olin Bignall Aquatic Center.  It was decided at the time to help reduce confusion to refer to the project moving forward as the “Sandy Community Campus”. Several walk-thrus we conducted with OTSD at the close of the month to be sure vacancy and proper clean up were completed with the intention for the city to take possession of the buildings at the start of the new year.

Information has also been published in the Sandy Post and announced at the council meetings of the pool remaining operational thru February with the intent to allow the high school swim team to complete their season.  Mavericks will continue to run regular programming which includes lap swim, water exercise classes, open recreation swim, birthday parties, and swimming lessons.

Senior Center (Tanya Richardson)

The center was festive with seasonal decorations and to prepare for the Holidays.         It was the 30th year for the Breakfast with Santa event which is one of the year’s biggest fundraisers for Meals on Wheels.  The event net over $2,000 and could not have been possible without your dedication and efforts of volunteers and staff. The fundraiser included a full breakfast, photos with Santa, and a raffle with prizes from Local businesses. We also had over 50 volunteers assist with serving breakfast, decorating the center, busing tables, handing out candy canes, set up and clean up.

Seniors enjoyed cocoa, cookies, and singing carols as they toured homes beautifully lit including the home of Councilor Hamblin.  Other trips included visiting the Victorian Belle Mansion, attending the Mt. Hood Pops Orchestra, and a hike along Cazadero trail.

Recreation (Sarah Richardson)

Mountain Storm Basketball is gearing up for a great season with 218 registrations and 47 volunteer coaches and assistants.  Practices and games will be run at the gym at the Sandy Community Campus through March.  Winter/Spring Recreation guide is available online with registration open for programs offered from January – May.

Speical Events

Corn Cross 2 went off without a hitch at the beginning of November. There were 210 particpants who brave the cooler weather and rain.  They seemed to be in there element with plenty of fun in the mud.  Carol Cohen led another fabulous event at Liepold Farm with great food, great atmosphere,and  happy people.

Recreation (Sarah Richardson)

Mountain Storm season kicking off with early season events and open gyms. Currently 212 kids playing. Community is really enjoying the expanded access to the Cedar Ridge gym. Parents and kids shared gym time together during a Mountain Storm Open Gym. Fun to see everyone having a good time and being active.

Senior Center (Tanya Richardson)

The seniors enjoyed the wonderful weather this month by going on some great hikes to Champoeg State Heritage area & Salmon Creek.  Our new Driver, Dani Van Dusen has made a great addition to the staff team at the senior center.  She has had many great compliments in regards to her friendly and helpful demeanor.  The Oregon Historical Society and Northwest Senior Theatre were just a few of the great trips Dani was able to enjoy with the seniors.

Senior Center – (Tanya Richardson)

In October, Cami Henderson (Client Services Coordinator) worked with Seniors to apply for the Energy Assistance Program. She assisted 91 seniors to submit applications for assistance with energy costs for the coming winter months.  The staff celebrated Halloween by putting on the annual  traditional skit for all the seniors.  This year the theme was our own rendition of the classic “Sound of Music”.  Thanks to Muna, Lucy, Andi who helped with this years presentation.

Recreation (Sarah Richardson)

Fall activities are in full swing including Indoor playpark, Refit classes, Soccer Fundamentals for ages 4-8 years old, Safe sitter training and new theater classes. The Harry Potter theater class was a huge success with a wonderul performance at the end of the session to show off our actor’s skills.  Registrations are just getting started for Mountain Storm basketball and we are off to a excellent start.

Special Events

Seniors welcomed fall with a new “Walk with Ease” program with the goal of reducing pain and improving overall health. This program is presented by the Arthritis Foundation and has been a rewarding way to encourage Sandy Seniors to stay active and take control of their health.

Recreation 

The Fall Recreation & Leisure Guide was launched in early September and classes are well underway. New theater classes are part of the fall line-up, and the Harry Potter acting class proved to be a winner. Registration for Mountain Storm Youth Basketball has begun and plans for the upcoming season are in place. It’s always great to see kids in the community stay active and choose to participate in programs that teach them teamwork and other life skills.

Senior Center (Tanya Richardson)
Again this year the Senior Center conducted direct pie sales. We sold 130 pies which was 20 more then last year.  All the fruit was donated and many volunteers pitched in to mix, roll, fill, bake and bag. Proceeds benefit the local Meals-on-wheels program.

Special Events
Summer Sounds kicked off with the Wine in the Woods on Sunday, July 16th. Patrons enjoyed great food by Busy Bee Catering and wine from the Beer Den.  Two great bands kicked off the Sunday Sounds bringing energentic tunes and multi-instrumental folk music.  Performances continued throughout July and into August on Sundays. Special Thanks to Katie Murphy for helping to orchestrate all the bands and advertising. Thanks to Carol Cohen for securing sponsors and vendors for this event.

The first Movie in the Park was a great success with over 75 people enjoying Meinig park, popcorn, and the movie Sing!

Recreation

Mountain Festival Kids’ events including the pet show, bike derby, and parade were well attended, even with the heat. The kids were treated to a puppet show prior to the start of the kids parad this year. The junior talent show showcased singers, dancers, and musician in the gym at Cedar Ridge. We utilized the play shed and track at Cedar Ridge as well as the lawn at Sandy Grade for the events this year.

The Recreation Department worked with Camp Namanu to expand to offer eight weeks of camp this summer. Unfortunately, due to low enrollments we were forced to cancel most of the remaining weeks for the summer.  We hope to re-evaluate the program offering for next summer.  A new mountain biking camp was a huge success which included learning trail safety, body position, climbing and decending, and a trail ride at Sandy Ridge.

Regular summer programs such as Kinderdance, soccer, and dog training were just a few of the activities enjoyed by participants in July. Several youth feild trips were offered ths summer including a trip to Kahneeta and Trillium Lake.  The kids enjoyed swimming, kayaking, and Stand Up paddling with Carol Cohen.

Adult Coed Softball was in high gear in July. Lots of games and a fun, family-friendly, recreational atmosphere. The final tournament is Saturday, August 12th and will again be held at the Clackamas Hoodview Softball Complex.