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Item: 9 <br /> Elk MEMORANDUM <br /> River <br /> TO: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> FROM: Annette Bonin <br /> DATE: September 7, 2012 <br /> SUBJECT: Activity Center Report <br /> August ReCap: <br /> • Main event in August was Night to Unite at the Activity Center and Noon to Unite <br /> at the 350 Evans Dining Site.Both events included food, door prizes and <br /> entertainment. A combined total of 200 seniors attended <br /> • Zumba Gold continues to draw new people to the Activity Center. Activity Center <br /> staff has scheduled two more new classes; Zumba Gold Toning and Silver Sneakers <br /> Sampler class which will begin in October. <br /> • "Tell Your Elk River Story" contest concluded. The winning entry, The Healing Spot <br /> was submitted by Pam Zaffke. This entry may be viewed inside the center as well as <br /> in the display case located outside the Activity Center. Contest entries, including the <br /> winning entry will also be on the city Powered byNature blog. <br /> • August trips included Mystic Lake and the MN State Fair. <br /> • Intergenerational program with New Horizons Academy held at the Activity Center <br /> for the first time. Seniors and children enjoyed a craft project and Wii games. <br /> Attendance 2012 <br /> Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec <br /> Monthly 1,686 1,955 2,189 2,105 1,973 1,888 1769 1980* <br /> Totals <br /> Daily 84 98 99 100 90 90 84 90 <br /> Average <br /> *Note:Activity Center was closed on Tuesday,August 14th,as it is a voting site.There is an 85%increase in Activity Center <br /> attendance over the 5 year period from August 2008(1068 attended)to August 2012(1980 attended). <br /> Upcoming Events: <br /> September is National Senior Center Month and many additional programs and activities <br /> have been added to celebrate this special month. The SALT golf tournament was held at <br /> Pinewood on September 5th. Twelve teams consisting of seniors and law enforcement staff <br /> participated in this event. Other highlights of the month include a healthy eating <br /> presentation,Wellness Expo and musical entertainment. <br /> N:\Depannents\Parls and Recreation\Recreation\2012 PRC Packets\9-12-12 PRC Paclet\Item 9.Recreation Managers Repott.doc <br />