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MEMO <br />TO: Bill Maertz <br />FROM: Suzanne Kostanshek, Senior Center Coordinator <br />DATE: 10/24/07 <br />SUBJECT: Staff Report <br />Hot Topic( of the Month <br />Working with YMCA (Amanda Larson) on Silver Sneakers training. Trained for paperwork 10-25. <br />Beginning to establish a "scholarship" program. Have met with the Lions for donations and spoke <br />with Bank of Elk River representative. In addition to help with fee based programs this would also <br />include voluntary membership and River Rider transportation if needed to get to Activity Center if <br />living on the GA campus and do not have transportation. <br />88 Keys! Working on fundraising for a baby grand piano for new activity center. Tim Simon is <br />assisting in "fundraising" letter to be sent out to Senior Center newsletter recipients and businesses. <br />October Programs <br />• Diabetic Shoe Clinic 10-1 <br />• Seminar/Voluntary Attorney Program: Healthcare Planning & Directives <br />• Greeting Card Class 10-22 <br />• Oktoberfest 10-25 #150 have signed up <br />November Programs <br />• Medicare & You (informational program for people just turning 65) 11-7 <br />• Caregiver Program co-sponsored with Faith In Action 11-8 <br />• Greeting Card Craft Class 11-20 <br />• C.A.E.R. Fundraiser 11-20 <br />Working on moving into the new Activity Center <br />• Met with Bob Pearson to plan wiring and cable installation for Activity Center <br />• Working with Tonya on move and opening new Activity Center <br />• Pool tables, Card area tables & chairs, Coffee area tables & chairs have been delivered. <br />October/November Tours: <br />10-24 Fall "Fun" Day in Waconia (Buffet & Musical entertainment) <br />11-7 Autumn Lights of Bluff Valley (Zumbro Falls, Dinner, entertainment and light tour). <br />11-8 Crossroads Shopping Outing/St. Cloud <br />Special Marketing Efforts <br />Star News Happenings <br />Senior Center Newsletters & Brochures have been placed at other division sites <br />