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Elk <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> River <br /> TO: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> FROM: Annette Bonin <br /> DATE: November 5, 2012 <br /> SUBJECT: Activity Center Report <br /> October Recap: <br /> • Bob Ross Method painting classes were held in October. The first class was filled so an <br /> additional class was added. All participants loved the class and expressed thanks to <br /> the city for helping to pay for the instructor cost. <br /> • Oktoberfest was co-sponsored with Elk River Senior Dining site. Music was <br /> sponsored by the Activity Center and 130 attended this event held at 350 Evans. <br /> • Healthy Living free presentation topic for October was `Managing Stress and <br /> Depression".Attendance continues to grow each month,with 19 attending this <br /> presentation. Topic next month: Alzheimer's. <br /> • One-on-one Medicare help appointments began in October. A Central MN Council <br /> on Aging counselor meets with seniors to help them compare and choose the most <br /> cost effective plan for them. Five additional days have been added for appointments <br /> due to high demand for this service. Open enrollment for Medicare runs through <br /> December 7th. <br /> • October trips included Amtrak trip to Treasure Island and the St Croix Valley. <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 1,769 1,980 1,976 2060 <br /> Totals <br /> Daily 84 98 99 100 90 90 84 90 104 90 <br /> Average <br /> Upcoming Events: <br /> November 8th - Fashion Show and Sale at the Activity Center. <br /> November 20th -Annual C.A.E.R. food shelf fundraiser co-sponsored with Elk River Senior <br /> Dining at the 350 Evans dining room. <br /> November 29th—Performance of Santa Flunks Christmas by the Maple Grove Players in the <br /> Groove. Held at the Activity Center, this will also be fundraiser for C.A.E.R food shelf. <br /> 11 N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Recreation\2012 PRC Packets\11-1412 PRC Packet\Item9 SrCntrReport.doe <br /> 'MEM NATUR � <br />