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t <br /> Item: 9.1 L <br /> 1)11 <br /> ElkMemorandum <br /> River <br /> To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> From: Annette Bonin <br /> Date: June 2,2017 <br /> Subject: Activity Center Report <br /> Hot Topic(s) of the Month <br /> Older Americans Month is celebrated in May each year. Special events included the 26th <br /> Annual Older American's Month Celebration. Guests enjoyed lunch followed by games, <br /> dessert, and prizes. "A New Look at the Old West",a unique entertainment journey featuring <br /> songs and stories was held at the center.The 21st annual Senior Day Out event was also held <br /> at Friendly Buffalo in Big Lake.Activity Center attendance for May averaged 119 per day. <br /> May Programs <br /> • Senior Day Out <br /> • Older Americans Month Celebration <br /> • A New Look at the Old West <br /> • Weekly Walk in the Parks <br /> • Master Gardeners Program <br /> • Fabulous Friday Bingo <br /> i • Card Bingo <br /> • Card Making classes <br /> • Foot Clinic <br /> • In House and Monticello Pool Tournaments <br /> • Ladies Only Pool <br /> • Fitness Classes—SAIL,Yoga,Cardio,Line Dance <br /> • Cards—500, Smear,Bridge,Hand&Foot,Cribbage <br /> • Hobby Groups—Woodcarving,Quilting,Book Club,Life's a Stitch <br /> • Support Groups(4): Parkinson's,Alzheimer's,Caregiver's,and Brain Injury <br /> • Trips: Mystic Lake,Crossroads Mall,Gangster Tour,Le Musique Room <br /> Marketing Efforts <br /> • Development and distribution of 1200 Senior Scene Newsletters <br /> • Star News "Seniors On The Go" column and"Happenings" Section <br /> • Constant Contact email blasts <br /> • Event flyers at senior buildings in Elk River <br /> • 18 Facebook Posts <br /> • Postcards <br /> IpoiEaiu 1r <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2017\06-1417 PRC Packet\Activity Center May 2017 NATURE <br /> report.docx <br />