{"id":2248,"date":"2025-05-05T10:34:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/?p=2248"},"modified":"2025-05-05T10:50:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:50:39","slug":"april-parks-recreation-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/2025\/05\/05\/april-parks-recreation-3\/","title":{"rendered":"April Parks &amp; Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Carol: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-1.png 644w, https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-1-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-1-306x300.png 306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-6.png 616w, https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-6-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amy: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; I coordinated details for the Sandy Summer Adult Softball League. I created the season&#8217;s game schedule for all 12 teams, helped with recruitment of new players, and lead a coach\/umpire meeting. We will be ready to get started in June!<br>&#8211; I coordinated all of the details for Arbor Day and SOLVE It In Sandy<br>&#8211; I got soil and wood chips delivered to the Sandy Community Gardens, and coordinated various volunteer work days to get the space cleaned up and ready for the community to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caroleana: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caroleana had over <strong>275 <\/strong>senior related calls this month. &nbsp; The center had <strong>7 new meals<\/strong> on wheels clients and <strong>9 Reassessments<\/strong><strong> for current <\/strong>clients; which involved a home visit with each client and a completed NAPIS form for Clackamas County.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caroleana started to prepare her files for the end of the fiscal year, cleaning up client files and tracking annual reports needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joined in on the Sandy Connect zoom meeting and made several great community resource connections that will help our clients.&nbsp; Went to a Sandy Chambers event at Avamere at Cascadia Village.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attended a workshop hosted by ORPA, SOAR chapter.&nbsp; Heard from Geriatrician Dr. Alia Alhumaid on the Aging Brain, Librarians on the Modern Day Libraries and then Behavioral Health Specialist Kera Magarill.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Received multiple calls for energy assistance even though the <strong>Clackamas County Energy Assistance<\/strong> summer program doesn\u2019t start until summer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sent out thank you letters to all the businesses that sponsored and supported the March for Meals campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Went on a hike to Mt. Tabor park had enjoyed a beautiful day with a full bus of residents.&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc73I_O9vRwXnDujKGbc1GX0d7pKMeoIZDTs_5cev6OYRbKFSW2W2jdnOD38hLdvM5GefO_0NHluoU90PMpz8Q5ndYkmWGL-QQNroaZzAKXK6bxjkQ43X7N3X0pZmESigB9FC2WBQ?key=NNnmJ2GvJPWMVE9N_-KFXGhi\" width=\"207\" height=\"277\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXffQS2YotI0_zgglckB7EzGirw8IfkT-12WeGXtCfX-Hu0V37NP0yKP9zmYKYh1UlkflvTEQePE7cnkY4dKkY4ZcVAoHmeo6V5zzkoZpmdPZ2pDMfTvnlvc1HnrO8GT-lHRdBWqpw?key=NNnmJ2GvJPWMVE9N_-KFXGhi\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf2UoMkC_CizWZarUQ-DQwQ4EkJoNEO5wuVza-noSHEre_fAwnEZ3TNN5kpXJK-84rNw-2lDBi50rGQiOGa9JT65xj1sGXJ55Vg_s5fdajLWN1j0BZVhxjDVc-lM0-dO0VI0QLk?key=NNnmJ2GvJPWMVE9N_-KFXGhi\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe3u9XyLaaxB_co5JcuaiPK9dPdYwmwqOQ0SrLGZVPYmXzpiBCwMfUJd2yrEHtCmVbTt1nGy7qV9ec8__-uQJkXmGNeqm1LUbt9IZzYBrvqbgEoJAFTqYBv006JvIpMkIFKDMmdaw?key=NNnmJ2GvJPWMVE9N_-KFXGhi\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marc: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Senior Trips:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Hike at Graham Oaks Nature Park and lunch at McMenamins Wilsonville Old Church &amp; Pub &#8211; 12 people and Amy joining us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=5f37431f04&amp;attid=0.2&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1830962789588929358&amp;th=1968e2f4ce680b4e&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1830962789588929358&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ_S_DL40saO6lzdHN3X9bhAgtq1KbFH91Ktwu4aDX-HUlCAIvlSl-n0uNXc0e92yJY-I_u1vr7aMqMjduYREZH-p5qolfMIWLIPWmg7lHXDlZlEpLol7JIvELo&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_ma5zsht71&amp;zw\" alt=\"IMG_9224.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Dine out at La Carreta&#8217;s in Gresham &#8211; 12 people with 4 people meeting us there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Historic Carousel &amp; Museum and lunch at Pop&#8217;s Branding Iron in Albany &#8211; 11 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=5f37431f04&amp;attid=0.3&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1830962789588929358&amp;th=1968e2f4ce680b4e&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1830962789588929358&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ_Z_pfbDZUOW3S0c7Isq9tzXD2qRuvIP5uaxV43bxCkLUqWVJ3NZYKooUAB8S5W_79IQ5UgpswYBt1SNLzxrdpJBfkRXUDB9B9qGYBvFVtUa9ec5wfCr8aW3Lc&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_ma5zsy9d2&amp;zw\" alt=\"IMG_9255.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=5f37431f04&amp;attid=0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1830962789588929358&amp;th=1968e2f4ce680b4e&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1830962789588929358&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ8e0E5G6Fx5Jld8_Be1rSc946lNDdM3z-Bz-kc6WmOtpEmQSHWTsRQfYm5WcgTSN96P4AXudC-tXhpXTDgnx77xxxT-6ooOdKVLLawt4pegdsltMMGxkf3WyQ8&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_ma5zru8b0&amp;zw\" alt=\"IMG_9259.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Hike at Mt. Tabor and lunch at Chang&#8217;s Mongolian Grill &#8211; 13 people with Caroleana joining&nbsp;us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=5f37431f04&amp;attid=0.4&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1830962789588929358&amp;th=1968e2f4ce680b4e&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1830962789588929358&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ-_00b3pUSrdzxnVkD_SEV-9ENOuzNdsBnJyWStj92hGkrMVwh6-dLlh0YmIRybK3gI7gjjrTgFysGlbqK364iixrQrXk-Nr49pSWdaPPxNyBQ0hU2txE8NB4w&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_ma5ztexm3&amp;zw\" alt=\"IMG_9281.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Oregon AG Fest &#8211; 11 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Dine out at Hops n Drops in Happy Valley &#8211; 10 people with 3 meeting us there<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Meals on wheels<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; 967 meals delivered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chelsea: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processed invoices related to various park projects.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attended meetings in regards to various ongoing park projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helped with 6 letters of support for the LGGP grant for Meinig Park Improvements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Center rentals continue to be busy, as well as spring\/summer park shelter rentals.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created the May\/June senior newsletter and printed\/emailed it out.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-3.png 494w, https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-3-213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attended budget meetings with the Parks &amp; Rec manager team.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worked on the Deer Pointe Park Invitation to Bid, created the ITB page for our website, arranged advertisements for the ITB, and prepped documents for when the bid opens.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinated with the Engineer to get the 1200c permit submitted for Deer Pointe Park.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helped plan a flower class for the seniors and created a flyer advertisement.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-4.png 506w, https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-4-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assisted with Contracts and Amendments.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>John: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Development &amp; Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supervisor Training:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Attended a professional development training focused on recruitment, onboarding, and training practices designed with long-term success in mind.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ORPA Senior Services Workshop:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Participated in an ORPA workshop focused on enhancing Senior Services. The session, <em>&#8220;Modern Care for Your Golden Years,&#8221;<\/em> offered insights into dementia care and strategies for supporting aging populations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Events &amp; Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arbor Day Celebration \u2013 April 24:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Helped program, plan, and oversee our Arbor Day event at Bluff Park. With the support of volunteers, we planted four Forest Pansy Redbud trees in honor of the occasion.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SOLVE Cleanup Event \u2013 April 26:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Assisted in programming and overseeing our annual SOLVE event. Approximately 60 volunteers participated in removing trash and debris from City parks, streets, and public properties.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teen Egg Hunt \u2013 April 18:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> In collaboration with the Sandy Library, coordinated the annual Teen Egg Hunt at Meining Park. Around 150 teens participated in the fun and engaging event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administration &amp; Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Budget Preparation and Presentation:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Throughout April, I worked alongside our team to prepare the FY25 budget for the Recreation and Senior Services Department. On April 28, I presented the proposed budget to the City\u2019s Budget Committee for review and feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parks &amp; Facilities: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-2.png 601w, https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-2-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Upcoming events: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 15th- Yappy Hour at Bluff Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-7.png 618w, https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-7-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>May 21st at 6:30pm- World Bee Day Celebration! Come see\u00a0<em>The Pollinators\u00a0<\/em>at the Sandy Cinema for free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-5.png 621w, https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/files\/2025\/05\/image-5-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>June 28th- Noah&#8217;s Quest at Bluff Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carol: Amy: &#8211; I coordinated details for the Sandy Summer Adult Softball League. I created the season&#8217;s game schedule for all 12 teams, helped with recruitment of new players, and lead a coach\/umpire meeting. We will be ready to get &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/2025\/05\/05\/april-parks-recreation-3\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2248"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2248\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2262,"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2248\/revisions\/2262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2248"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/communityservices\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}