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Document - Historical information/data - History of Eagan Senior Center Activities 2001 - 2021 - 1/1/1989
History of Eagan Senior Center Activities 2001 — 2015 First group met at McDonalds in Eagan in 1989 Program Development Committee 2001-2003 met at City Hall Senior Board Established 2003 at LOR Community Center City Liaisons — Cathy Bolduc, Cara Lardy, Loudi Rivamonte. GROUPS Quilters Crafts Book Clubs & Library Cards & Games — variety = 10 Recycled Cards Sunshine Committee Tax Assistance Red Hat Society Defensive Driving LOR Decorators Fitness Arts Room Supplies committee PARTIES & TRIPS Sunshine Travel Speakers Monthly Pot Luck Pizza, Patio, etc. Halloween children parade Santa Visit in Dec. Dances Casino day Thanksgiving Luncheon High Tea Holiday Dec. Party Movie matinee Corn Fee Senior Expo Trips — Many here and far FUNDRAISERS & DONATIONS Antique Assessment 2004-11 July 4' Bingo Metro Dining Card sales Visitor Bureau Help Craft Sale Ice Cream Social Eagan Theater Volunteer Quilt Raffle Collect Eye Glasses — Lions Club Monthly Siren Check Back in the 1990's, a small group of the Eagan senior Population started enjoying their morning coffee at the McDonald's on Diffle and Lexington. As the group got larger, McDonald*s manager y Peggy Knudsen suggested the group may want to set a regular day and time to meet and she would set aside an area in the di room to meet and play bingo or cards for that morning. mng g mornings a month were picked and the group000 h esday City of Eagan got other citizens together to talk about a comm the center, several McDonald's members joined the task force. unity They worked hard to make sure the new center had a place for a Senior Center. They worked with park Director Ken Vraa to f' space before the Center was built to meet as a senior rou and raa found the Eagan room at City Hall was available on wed esdVay mornings starting in 2001. The senior group grew and came to play cards, have pot lucks, crafts, etc. It was a great time to socialize and plan for the new Senior Center which opened to the seniors on May 14, 2003. The seniors were the first group toop e in the center which opened completely in September of 2003. n EAGAN SENIOR CENTER HISTORY, 2000 - 2021 WE have now entered into the year2021 and this picture album along with many news articles etc. from the beginning of the Senior Center look back on our Senior Center and it's many activities and events. In the year 2020 our city, nation and globe were hit with the Coronavirus or COVID-19 which killed millions of people and is still visible in our world in 2021. All activities ceased and the Community Center was shut down as was the case throughout the community and our nation. After a horrible year we had the options of vaccinations and boosters, etc which continue as of this writing. As the Senior Center continues in the years ahead, it will be up to it's members to continue to add to this album. It needs to grow with the Seniors and all they do here. When the senior center was getting organized, Cathy Bolduc was the staff supervisor and Cara Lardy was hired to work and help seniors during the week. Around 2007 Loudi Rivamonte became our Parks & Rec Senior supervisor, staff lead as Cara continued working in the Senior tenter. The Recession of 2008 changed our staff but Loudi remained. In 2018 Kaye Wahl started working with Loudi and became active with bringing on ideas for trips and programs and much more on hand in the Senior Center. The Eagan Senior center has evolved over the years many times as the Board of eight members would come up with many ideas for member participation. WE have a constitution and by-laws, budgets with a checking account to audit. Fifty Five became the age for members in 2016 and recently it was So and older with some evening activities added. Great memories and friends have been made. Back in 2004 -2008, there was the popular Antique Assessment shows which brought in many visitors and Casino Day. Pot lucks, were a main event the last Wed. of the month. Now there seems to be something going on in the Senior Center each day with discussions, book clubs, bridge, bingo and more. Annual events include Pizza party, Senior Expo, High Tea in November, Santa visits in Dec. News from the Front Porch started in 2000 and become the main source of information for Seniors in Eagan. Now it has been added to the Discover catalog of Park & Rec. events. The Quilters were a very active group and outgrew the Senior Center space and transferred to space at Quarry Park Shelter in 2016. New events and activities continue to change as members request them. There are more health and wellness classes as well as art classes and always there has been Defensive Driving class and special speakers. As the Senior Center continues to grow, in the Lone Oak Room, more events and activities will become available. WE started gathering in 2001.that's 20 year ago at city hall. The outlook for the Eagan Senior Center is great and we look to continue our membership of over 500. All this would not be possible if it weren't for the many volunteers needed each day to keep things humming around here. Volunteers make this a wonderful, fun experience. We Thank You and our City staff who put it all together and make it work, WE are headed for 20 years in this building Respectfully Submitted, Charter Member, Margo Danner. 1 o I Unisys I 1 \ LAND WITHIN 3 VERTICAL i FEET OF 100 YR. FLOOD o 1 NorthWest ;t, '�' ELEVATION-4ACRES i Airlines LAND WITHIN 100 YR. j FLOOD ELEVATION -10.8 ACRES 0 845.6 - BUILDING CIVIC STAGE AND STRUCTURED • SETBACK ELEVATION + SEATING FOR 400-500 SPECTATORS O LAND SUITABLE FOR STRUCTURAL -- POSSIBLE CONCERT STYLE SEATING = , ■ DEVELOPMENT - 8.2 ACRES EXPANSION FOR 5,500 SPECTATORS ............ ! STUDY AREA- 45+/-ACRES; •� `, ;,,(h,i ,'i;;�;,'; ltiP, s' NSP EASEMENT — • / = ` COMMUNITY •• i rr � CENTER �: • ,� ; ,7, ART FAIR. - ••• , ' , UTILITY EASEMENT. 4 :% 1 •:�� FIItEWORKS =� DISCHARGE AREA ADDITIONAL AREA "OUTSIDE STUDY AREA• LIMITS RECOMMENDED FOR ACQUISITION , AREA OF SIGNIFICANT VEGETATION AND " VISUAL ACCESS TO PUBLIC FACILITIES - 8 ACRES \ / PkRKWAY DRIyES i u� )ukle Realty Development ' I �e,fitral Park Propel Analysis j Lockheed i j Martin �\\ Schematic Land -Use COnceut j 2—Vi j 200' 400' Ai,. , Flg..10 ;ale: 1" = 400' North ! i Eagan Senior Boa rd Members 2003 — 2015 This may be a partial list dating back to beginning in LOR. Some Front Porc didn't list board members, so they may be missing from my list. I don't have h names in alphabetical order or years on board may be wrong. Please add an e correct any person or date starting on board. d Marilyn Devily, 2006 Ginny Klingner 2005 x ShirI Amundson 2003 .Dick LeMay 2003 Chuck Fischer 2003 Yvonne Krisnik 2004 Margo Danner 2003 Helen Peterson Mary Lou DeFour Joe Nardi 2003 Jackie Buhta 2014 Cal Christensen 2014 Salley Renish 2014 Joyce Swedean 2010 .Marianne Fleotcher 2014 Jerry Spinner 2014 Margaret Miller 2011 Eileen Theroux Millie Gignac 2013 Liz Kent 2013 Charleen Louis 2013 Edith Lueth 2012 Jim Schaffert 2012 Marilyn Dvorak Carl Glewwe Bev Sullwold Jan Hogan Winton Martenson 28 names -MA,e,� ,g.a-r�,� ate. SVtzv�. CAa&�S ca (D < r N C ;9 O r O v N n O �_ v r+ (D OR C7 (D 73 CD Cn �_ mM. 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We thought, "We'll probably like Cara." She started right in, learning our names, asking what we'd like from her, and planning nice things for us. We thought, "We like Cara." Time went by and she amazed us. We had programs and day trips and guests. We thought, "We like what Cara is doing for us." She sometimes seemed worried that she'd forget something we wanted from her. She'd say, "Send me an E-mail." And we liked that Cara wants to please us. Then we discovered her passion for cameras and pictures and we often got caught unaware. We realized, "Cara can be a bit sneaky." .But she puts all those pictures into wonderful shows, to honor us and our work. And we appreciate that Cara praises us this way. When the room needs a special set-up, she knows how to achieve that. When we'd like a guest from the city, she knows just the right person to call. When we need information from other senior groups, she has the numbers we need. We see how connected Cara is! She talks of Dave, and Anna, and Ben, but she talks of our families, too. She laughs with us and she's cried with us and we see how caring Cara is! She wears fun outfits and shoes and usually some "bling." She enjoys cooking and she's good at it. She's also the only person we know who has her very own whipped cream maker. We notice how unique Cara is! She has a bag. It's full of stuff: brochures, registrations, receipts, and notes. She works in our closet to make room for everything. We say, "How organized Cara is!" She made up games for us, dug up puzzles for us, made sure there were prizes for us, planned parties and celebrations, and we thought, "How creative Cara is!" By the time she'd been with us for a few years, we knew she was the backbone of the Eagan Seniors, the glue that held us together and made the organization work so well. We realized that we love Cara. It's hard to say "Good-bye" to her now. 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Communication a) Committee Chairs are encouraged to schedule activities at least two months in advance, give the information to the Senior Program Development Chair, Co -Chair or Cathy and to be sure the information is very specific. 2. The Lone Oak Room will be able to host a variety -of scheduled special events, like a craft sale. Further discussions are needed to determine how frequently the group would like to see things like this as well as financial logistics. 3. Coffee Administration in the Lone Oak Room a. The Senior Program Development Committee met with Parks and Recreation Director, Ken Vraa, at the last meeting. As a result, Mr. Vraa will suggest to the Operations Committee for the Community Center that the Senior Program Development Committee will be able to administer the coffee operations in the Lone Oak Room. This would include maintenance and finances for the operation. Further discussions and research are needed to determine the best way to administer the program, i.e..; going through a service, purchasing pots, or a coin -operated machine. 4. Volunteer Staff Training and Responsibilities a. To date, there is no job description or volunteer staff training developed for the Lone Oak Room. Your help is needed in determining what the responsibilities should be. 5. Senior Program Development Committee a. The Committee will be meeting on Monday, May 12, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. to set up the space for visitors that will be going through on Tuesday evening during the dance and the Get Acquainted Day on Wednesday. If you'd like to help out, please plan to attend. 6. Get Acquainted Day — Wednesday, May 14 a. Five to six great people have graciously volunteered to pick up and donate 2 dozen cookies, bars, cake or whatever they chose to bring for the day. b. Please feel free to bring books for the book club. Hopefully in the near future there will be a sign or some kind of explanation of how the book exchange will work. 7. Survey List of Potential Volunteers a. Lists of people who have expressed interest in volunteering, leading a class or participating in one of the groups has been compiled by Eagan Parks and Recreation. In the next couple of weeks, those lists will be distributed to the Senior Program Development Committee as well as each of the committee chairs. 8. Fitness Program Coordinator a. A Fitness Coordinator has been hired to program fitness activities for the Community Center. The senior group would like to meet her and talk about potential senior exercise or fitness potentials. 9. Accounting & Financing a. The Program Development Team has a lot of items to be discussing in the near future. Some of those items include membership fees and how to administer the coffee program. 10. Response to Letter to the Mayor a. Yvonne Krisnik shared the letter she received in response to the letter written and signed by several seniors expressing their concern over the Experience Eagan article on the Community Center. Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, June 4, 2003 1. Committee Reports Overall Comments — please remember that the committee chairs and members are responsible for coordinating activities and making sure that someone is in attendance to lead the activities. It does not mean they will be there each time. They have worked very hard to develop a great number of opportunities for the Lone Oak Room and any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated! Committee Chairs interested in purchasing equipment and supplies should put together a list of the supplies they are interested in purchasing and the approximate cost of those items and submit to Cathy Bolduc. It will then be determined if the supplies can be purchased through Parks and Recreation or if the group should consider a committee fee to cover expenses. a) Cards & Games — this group has been very active planning activities. They are beginning bingo on Fridays. They would like to have some additional tables that would be easier for card playing. b) Book Club — this group has also begun with a bang. They had their first discussion and have decided on the next book. They will also continue to take books for the lending library — non -smelly and in good condition. Videos are also available to view, but please return them. c) Craft Club — no one in attendance from this group d) History/Scrapbook — they now have a list of people who are interested in this area and will contact them to begin. e) Celebration & Sympathy — The Klingner's are sending out cards for celebration and sympathy. People that have received them are very appreciative! Please touch base with Ginny to get your birthday on the list. Also — if you know of any illnesses or other, please let her know. f) Volunteer Staff - There are still some openings for people wanting to staff the Lone Oak Room. Once you have signed up, you are responsible for finding your own substitution. A log book is at the desk for recording any concerns or items the next staff person should be aware of. On July 9 there will be a volunteer training session to update and improve the service provided. 2. Survey Lists — The lists of people interested in helping with the senior program were handed out. Many people expressed interest in offering their time in a variety of areas. Committees should plan to contact people on their lists to inquire about their interests. There are also a couple of lists of people that are interested in other areas that a club is not yet developed. If you are interested, please talk to Cathy B. 3. Senior Program Development Team Update a. Fitness Programs — look for a walking class opportunity and possibly an exercise sampler class that is being developed. Membership information for the Community Center is available. b. Special Events Planning — a great suggestion prompted the group to begin thinking about special events throughout the year — craft sales, card tournaments and other special events need to be planned several months out. Any ideas for the 2003/04 year should be given to Cathy or any member of the senior program development team. c. Finances & Membership Fees — this is a very large and difficult area. It involves ideas surrounding the seniors developing their own bank account, what programs and dollars should go into and out of that account, how would membership fees be worked into it, and more. The program development committee continues to work on this and begin to identify who does what, etc. d. Volunteer Training II — a second training session has been set for July 9 to go over new information and discuss any challenging areas. e. Flyers and Postings in the Lone Oak Room — in fairness to all organizations, people, etc. and for safety purposes, all publicity to be posted in the Lone Oak Room needs to get permission from Cathy first. 4. July/August Newsletter — Committees should get detailed information to the Program Development Committee or Cathy for the July/August newsletter by Monday, June 16. Please specify who, what, where, when, cost, etc. and be sure that someone is planning to be in charge for the activity. 5. Upcoming Activities — Don't forget about the numerous trips and other activities listed in the newsletter. 6. Reminders/Other a. Siren monitoring day! Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, July 2, 2003 1. July/August Newsletter Everyone should have received the July/August newsletter. If not, please call Parks and Recreation at 651-675-5500. a) Trips — There are a lot of trips and active opportunities .in this issue. Please see the newsletter for specifics. b) Volunteer Staff Training — Please note that there will be a volunteer staff training. session on Wednesday, July 9 starting at 10:00 am. c) Cathy is interested in your feedback regarding the newsletter. The feedback she received is that the newsletter is good and easy to find what people are looking for as well as interesting. 2. Lone Oak Room Updates a) Room set up. request forms, copy requests and maintenance needs — in the near future.there will be forms for your use if you would like a different room set up, copies/flyers made or there is a maintenance issue that needs to be dealt with.- These forms should be completed and placed in the appropriate basket on the,.desk in the Lone Oak Room. Cathy will get the information to the appropriate person. Please allow 2 weeks for processing of these forms. b) New sign in sheet - please note that there is a new sign in book. For first time guests we'd like to have their name, address, phone, birth date (day and month only), and to know if they are interested in a name tag, receiving the newsletter, -volunteering and what brought them. Everyone should get into the habit of signing in each time they come and also list what activity they have come. for. 3. July 4 Open House — Lots of activities will be starting at the Community Center. Parking is currently limited to the two lots and the entire area will be very busy with the carnival, _parade, and Community Center open house. 4. Planning Ideas/Feedback a. Community Center Grand Opening — the weekend of September 27. More details are on the way, but it would be great to have a few volunteers in the room during the Grand Opening. It may also be nice to have coffee, treats and flyers/newsletters about the senior group available. b. Halloween Celebration — the group would like to have the preschoolers visit the Lone Oak Room followed by a potluck lunch on Wednesday, October 29. More details will be forthcoming, but please start thinking spooky fun! c. Thanksgiving — it was recommended that there be a Thanksgiving dinner for the seniors -with entertainment. The recommendation was for Wednesday, .November 19 or 12ffi at the Commons on Maurice. Cathy will begin the planning for this. d. Holiday Celebration — the group would like to have a catered dinner sometime between December 10 — 18 as well as the gift exchange. Cathy will look in to the availability of the banquet facility. 5. Committee Updates a. Cards 8i Games:— It would be nice to have an idea of how many are coming for each activity. Hopefully the new sign in book will assist with this, but if anyone has any additional ideas, please let Cathy go. The group has contacted more' than 75 people that expressed an interest in cards and games from the survey. Way to go! b. Celebration &. Sympathy — People have been very good about letting her know when; someone is deserving of a card — thank you. She is also hoping w 's the neign in sheet will provide some needed additional information. c. Crafts and Quilting - No one was in to give a report, but rumor has it someone.has already donated some fabric for the group. There is a strong feeling that participation in this and other areas will increase in the fall. d. Book Club — the first group is going well. From the survey there is a list of 40 peo' le -that would like to be part of a book discussion group. Yvonne is trying td get as- much information as she can so she can develop additional groups of,siMilar interests. She is hoping that by September there will be up to four more. groups. At the last discussion meeting, the group pulled the divider- across so the cards and book group were separated. She reports that it was verynice'and quiet! Yeah! e. Volunteer Staff = don't forget about the training next Wednesday and to sign up for a -few hours each month. More people and maybe even someone to help Ben adi:ne would be very much appreciated. f. HistgTy�Con#nittee —no one in attendance to report. g. Program Development Committee — Two residential coffee pots will be purchased to allow smaller pots of coffee to be made. They would like to remind everyone of the purple bucket for donations until the goal of offering free coffee is attained. At the July 28 meeting the committee chairs will be invited to attend and brainstorm with the program development team about how best to run activities in the Lone Oak Room. The Lionesses are going to be donating a mobile counter for the Lone Oak Room. As soon as dimensions are. given to them, they will begin work on it. The program development committee has also decided to work on developing by-laws and a structured advisory board that would be in place by January 2004. 6. Other • . a. Magazines - there have been some magazines appearing in the Lone Oak Room. -- Many of these are great (Travel guides, handyman, etc), but please tear out or marker out any names and addresses before dropping them off in the Lone Oak Room. If they start to take over the group will want to revisit this item. b. Siren Monitoring — Today is siren monitoring day for those volunteers! c. Locking Vehicles — Please remember to lock your vehicles and do not leave valuables inside when parking in a public place. Eagan is a very nice place to live, but unfortunately not everyone that comes into the city is nice or has the moral dedication to the community. Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, July 2, 2003 1. July/August Newsletter Everyone should have received the July/August newsletter. If not, please call Parks and Recreation at 651-675-5500. a) Trips — There are a lot of trips and active opportunities in this issue. Please see the newsletter for specifics. b) Volunteer Staff Training — Please note that there will be a volunteer staff training. session on Wednesday, July 9 starting at 10:00 am. c) Cathy is interested in your feedback regarding the newsletter. The feedback she received is that the newsletter is good and easy to find what people are looking for as well as interesting. 2. Lone Oak Room Updates a) Room set up, request forms, copy requests and maintenance needs — in the near future.there will be forms for your use if you would like a different room set up, copies/flyers made or there is a maintenance issue that needs to be dealt with.- These forms should be completed and placed in the appropriate basket on'the,desk in the Lone Oak Room. Cathy will get the information to the appropriate person. Please allow 2 weeks for processing of these forms. b) New sign in sheet - please note that there is a new sign in book. For first time guests we'd like to have their name, address, phone, birth date (day and month only), and to know if they are interested in a name tag, receiving the newsletter, volunteering and what brought them. Everyone should get into the habit of signing in each time they come and also list what activity they have come. -for. 3. July 4 Open House — Lots of activities will be starting at the Community Center. Parking is currently limited to the two lots and the entire area will be very busy with the carnival;_ parade, and Community Center open house. 4. Planning Ideas/Feedback a. Community Center Grand Opening — the weekend of September 27. More details are on the way, but it would be great to have a few volunteers in the room during the Grand Opening. It may also be nice to have coffee, treats and flyers/newsletters about the senior group available. b. Halloween. Celebration — the group would like to have the preschoolers visit the Lone Oak Room followed by a potluck lunch on Wednesday, October 29. More details will be forthcoming, but please start thinking spooky fun! c. Thanksgiving — it was recommended that there be a Thanksgiving dinner for the seniors with entertainment. The recommendation was for Wednesday, .November 19 or 12th at the Commons on Maurice. Cathy will begin the planning for this. d. Holiday Celebration — the group would like to have a catered dinner sometime between December 10 — 18 as well as the gift exchange. Cathy will look into the availability of the banquet facility. 5. Committee Updates a. Cards & Games It would be nice to have an idea of how many are coming for each activity. Hopefully the new sign in book will assist with this, but if anyone has `any additional ideas, please let Cathy go. The group has contacted more than 75 people that expressed an interest in cards and games from the survey. Way to go! b. Celebr.atiori & Sympathy — People have been very good about letting her know when. someone is deserving of a card — thank you. She is also hoping the new 'sign in sheet will provide some needed additional information. c. Crafts and.ouilting - No one was in to give a report, but rumor has it someone. has already donated some fabric for the group. There is a strong feeling that participation in this and other areas will increase in the fall. d. Book Club — the first group is going well. From the survey there is a list of 40 people -that would like to be part of a book discussion group. Yvonne is trying t6. gpt-ai much information as she can so she can develop additional groups of,sinlil .ar interests. She is hoping that by September there will be up to four more. groups. At the last discussion meeting, the group pulled the divider across so the cards and book group were separated. She reports that it was very nice and quiet! Yeah! e. Volunteer Staff = don't forget about the training next Wednesday and to sign up for a -few hours each month. More people and maybe even someone to help Bernadine would be very much appreciated. f. Histary-Coni nittee —no one in attendance to report. g. Program Development Committee — Two residential coffee pots will be purchased to allow smaller pots of coffee to be made. They would like to remind everyone of the purple bucket for donations until the goal of offering free coffee is attained. At the July 28 meeting the committee chairs will be invited to attend and brainstorm with the program development team about how best to run activities in the Lone Oak Room. The Lionesses are going to be donating a mobile counter for the Lone Oak Room. As soon as dimensions are. given to them, they will begin work on it. The program development committee has also decided to work on developing by-laws and a structured advisory board that would be in place by January 2004. 6. Other ' a. Magazines -'there have been some magazines appearing in the Lone Oak Room.=Many of these are great (Travel guides, handyman, etc), but please tear out or marker out any names and addresses before dropping them off in the Lone Oak Room. If they start to take over the group will want to revisit this item. b. Siren Monitoring — Today is siren monitoring day for those volunteers! c. Locking Vehicles — Please remember to lock your vehicles and do not leave valuables inside when parking in a public place. Eagan is a very nice place to live, but unfortunately not everyone that comes into the city is nice or has the moral dedication to the community. Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, July 2, 2003 1. July/August Newsletter Everyone should have received the July/August newsletter. If not, please call Parks and Recreation at 651-675-5500. a) Trips — There are a lot of trips and active opportunities in this issue. Please see the newsletter for specifics. b) Volunteer Staff Training — Please note that there will be a volunteer staff training. session on Wednesday, July 9 starting at 10:00 am. c) Cathy is interested in your feedback regarding the newsletter. The feedback she received is that the newsletter is good and easy to find what people are looking for as well as interesting. 2. Lone Oak Room Updates a) Room set up, request forms, copy requests and maintenance needs — in the near future.there will be forms for your use if you would like a different room set up, copies/flyers made or there is a maintenance issue that needs to be dealt with. - These forms should be completed and placed in the appropriate basket on'the,desk in the Lone Oak Room. Cathy will get the information to the appropriate person. Please allow 2 weeks for processing of these forms. b) New sign in sheet - please note that there is a new sign in book. For first time guests we'd like to have their name, address, phone, birth date (day and month only), and to know if they are interested in a name tag, receiving the newsletter, -volunteering and what brought them. Everyone should get into the habit of signing in each time they come and also list what activity they have come. for. 3. July 4 Open House — Lots of activities will be starting at the Community Center. Parking is currently limited to the two lots and the entire area will be very busy with the carnival,,. parade, and Community Center open house. 4. Planning Ideas/Feedback a. Community Center Grand Opening — the weekend of September 27. More details are on the way, but it would be great to have a few volunteers in the room during the Grand Opening. It may also be nice to have coffee, treats and flyers/newsletters about the senior group available. b. Halloween. Celebration — the group would like to have the preschoolers visit the Lone Oak Room followed by a potluck lunch on Wednesday, October 29. More details will be forthcoming, but please start thinking spooky fun! c. Thanksgiving — it was recommended that there be a Thanksgiving dinner for the seniors with entertainment. The recommendation was for Wednesday, .November 19 or 12th at the Commons on Maurice. Cathy will begin the planning for this. d. Holiday Celebration — the group would like to have a catered dinner sometime between December 10 — 18 as well as the gift exchange. Cathy will look into the availability of the banquet facility. 5. Committee Updates a. Cards & Games_ It would be nice to have an idea of how many are coming for each activity. Hopefully the new sign in book will assist with this, but if anyone has any additional ideas, please let Cathy go. The group has contacted more*. than 75 people that expressed an interest in cards and games from the survey. Way to go! b. Celebration & Sympathy — People have been very good about letting her know when; someone is deserving of a card — thank you. She is also hoping 'sign in'sheet will provide some needed additional information. the new c. Crafts and Quilting - No one was in to give a report, but rumor has it someone- has already donated some fabric for the group. There is a strong feeling that participation in this and other areas will increase in the fall. d. Book Club — the first group is going well. From the survey there is a list of 40 peo' le -that would like to be part of a book discussion group. Yvonne is trying tq; get-as4nuch information as she can so she can develop additional groups of,sini- ilar interests. She is hoping that by September there will be up to four more. groups. At the last discussion meeting, the group pulled the divider across so the cards and book group were separated. She reports that it was very nice and quiet! Yeah! e. Volunteer Staff — don't forget about the training next Wednesday and to sign up for a -few hours each month. More people and maybe even someone to help BermdY:rie would be very much appreciated. f. History; Conlinittee —no one in attendance to report. g. Program Development Committee — Two residential coffee pots will be purchased to allow smaller pots of coffee to be made. They would like to remind everyone of the purple bucket for donations until the goal of offering free coffee is attained. At the July 28 meeting the committee chairs will be invited to attend and brainstorm with the program development team about how best to run activities in the Lone Oak Room. The Lionesses are going to be donating a mobile counter for the Lone Oak Room. As soon as dimensions are. given to them, they will begin work on it. The program development committee has also decided to work on developing by-laws and a structured advisory board that would be in place by January 2004. 6. Other a. Magazines - there have been some magazines appearing in the Lone Oak Room., Many of these are great (Travel guides, handyman, etc), but please tear out or -marker out any names and addresses before dropping them off in the Lone Oak Room. If they start to take over the group will want to revisit this item. b. Siren Monitoring — Today is siren monitoring day _for those volunteers! c. Locking Vehicles — Please remember to lock your vehicles and do not leave valuables inside when parking in a public place. Eagan is a very nice place to live, but unfortunately not everyone that comes into the city is nice or has the moral dedication to the community. Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, June 4, 2003 1. Committee Reports Overall Comments — please remember that the committee chairs and members are responsible for coordinating activities and making sure that someone is in attendance to lead the activities. It does not mean they will be there each time. They have worked very hard to develop a great number of opportunities for the Lone Oak Room and any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated! Committee Chairs interested in purchasing equipment and supplies should put together a list of the supplies they are interested in purchasing and the approximate cost of those items and submit to Cathy Bolduc. It will then be determined if the supplies can be purchased through Parks and Recreation or if the group should consider a committee fee to cover expenses. a) Cards & Games — this group has been very active planning activities. They are beginning bingo on Fridays. They would like to have some additional tables that would be easier for card playing. b) Book Club — this group has also begun with a bang. They had their first discussion and have decided on the next book. They will also continue to take books for the lending library — non -smelly and in good condition. Videos are also available to view, but please return them. c) Craft Club — no one in attendance from this group d) History/Scrapbook — they now have a list of people who are interested in this area and will contact them to begin. e) Celebration & Sympathy — The Klingner's are sending out cards for celebration and sympathy. People that have received them are very appreciative! Please touch base with Ginny to get your birthday on the list. Also — if you know of any illnesses or other, please let her know. f) Volunteer Staff - There are still some openings for people wanting to staff the Lone Oak Room. Once you have signed up, you are responsible for finding your own substitution. A log book is at the desk for recording any concerns or items the next staff person should be aware of. On July 9 there will be a volunteer training session to update and improve the service provided. 2. Survey Lists — The lists of people interested in helping with the senior program were handed out. Many people expressed interest in offering their time in a variety of areas. Committees should plan to contact people on their lists to inquire about their interests. There are also a couple of lists of people that are interested in other areas that a club is not yet developed. If you are interested, please talk to Cathy B. 3. Senior Program Development Team Update a. Fitness Programs — look for a walking class opportunity and possibly an exercise sampler class that is being developed. Membership information for the Community Center is available. b. Special Events Planning — a great suggestion prompted the group to begin thinking about special events throughout the year — craft sales, card tournaments and other special events need to be planned several months out. Any ideas for the 2003/04 year should be given to Cathy or any member of the senior program development team. c. Finances & Membership Fees — this is a very large and difficult area. It involves ideas surrounding the seniors developing their own bank account, what programs and dollars should go into and out of that account, how would membership fees be worked into it, and more. The program development committee continues to work on this and begin to identify who does what, etc. d. Volunteer Training II — a second training session has been set for July 9 to go over new information and discuss any challenging areas. e. Flyers and Postings in the Lone Oak Room — in fairness to all organizations, people, etc. and for safety purposes, all publicity to be posted in the Lone Oak Room needs to get permission from Cathy first. 4. July/August Newsletter — Committees should get detailed information to the Program Development Committee or Cathy for the July/August newsletter by Monday, June 16. Please specify who, what, where, when, cost, etc. and be sure that someone is planning to be in charge for the activity. 5. Upcoming Activities — Don't forget about the numerous trips and other activities listed in the newsletter. 6. Reminders/Other a. Siren monitoring day! Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, June 4, 2003 1. Committee Reports Overall Comments — please remember that the committee chairs and members are responsible for coordinating activities and making sure that someone is in attendance to lead the activities. It does not mean they will be there each time. They have worked very hard to develop a great number of opportunities for the Lone Oak Room and any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated! Committee Chairs interested in purchasing equipment and supplies should put together a list of the supplies they are interested in purchasing and the approximate cost of those items and submit to Cathy Bolduc. It will then be determined if the supplies can be purchased through Parks and Recreation or if the group should consider a committee fee to cover expenses. a) Cards & Games — this group has been very active planning activities. They are beginning bingo on Fridays. They would like to have some additional tables that would be easier for card playing. b) Book Club — this group has also begun with a bang. They had their first discussion and have decided on the next book. They will also continue to take books for the lending library — non -smelly and in good condition. Videos are also available to view, but please return them. c) Craft Club — no one in attendance from this group d) History/Scrapbook — they now have a list of people who are interested in this area and will contact them to begin. e) Celebration & Sympathy — The Klingner's are sending out cards for celebration and sympathy. People that have received them are very appreciative! Please touch base with Ginny to get your birthday on the list. Also — if you know of any illnesses or other, please let her know. f) Volunteer Staff - There are still some openings for people wanting to staff the Lone Oak Room. Once you have signed up, you are responsible for finding your own substitution. A log book is at the desk for recording any concerns or items the next staff person should be aware of. On July 9 there will be a volunteer training session to update and improve the service provided. 2. Survey Lists — The lists of people interested in helping with the senior program were handed out. Many people expressed interest in offering their time in a variety of areas. Committees should plan to contact people on their lists to inquire about their interests. There are also a couple of lists of people that are interested in other areas that a club is not yet developed. If you are interested, please talk to Cathy B. 3. Senior Program Development Team Update a. Fitness Programs — look for a walking class opportunity and possibly an exercise sampler class that is being developed. Membership information for the Community Center is available. b. Special Events Planning — a great suggestion prompted the group to begin thinking about special events throughout the year — craft sales, card tournaments and other special events need to be planned several months out. Any ideas for the 2003/04 year should be given to Cathy or any member of the senior program development team. c. Finances & Membership Fees — this is a very large and difficult area. It involves ideas surrounding the seniors developing their own bank account, what programs and dollars should go into and out of that account, how would membership fees be worked into it, and more. The program development committee continues to work on this and begin to identify who does what, etc. d. Volunteer Training II — a second training session has been set for July 9 to go over new information and discuss any challenging areas. e. Flyers and Postings in the Lone Oak Room — in fairness to all organizations, people, etc. and for safety purposes, all publicity to be posted in the Lone Oak Room needs to get permission from Cathy first. 4. July/August Newsletter — Committees should get detailed information to the Program Development Committee or Cathy for the July/August newsletter by Monday, June 16. Please specify who, what, where, when, cost, etc. and be sure that someone is planning to be in charge for the activity. 5. Upcoming Activities — Don't forget about the numerous trips and other activities listed in the newsletter. 6. Reminders/Other a. Siren monitoring day! Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1. Communication a) Committee Chairs are encouraged to schedule activities at least two months in advance, give the information to the Senior Program Development. Chair, Co -Chair or Cathy and to be sure the information is very specific. 2. The Lone Oak Room will be able to host a variety of scheduled special events, like a craft sale. Further discussions are needed to determine how frequently the group would like to see things like this as well as financial logistics. 3. Coffee Administration in the Lone Oak Room a. The Senior Program Development Committee met with Parks and Recreation Director, Ken Vraa, at the last meeting. As a result, Mr. Vraa will suggest to the Operations Committee for the Community Center that the Senior Program Development Committee will be able to administer the coffee operations in the Lone Oak Room. This would include maintenance and finances for the operation. Further discussions and research are needed to determine the best way to administer the program, i.e.; going through a service, purchasing pots, or a coin -operated machine. 4. Volunteer Staff Training and Responsibilities a. To date, there is no job description or volunteer staff training developed for the Lone Oak Room. Your help is needed in determining what the responsibilities should be. 5. Senior Program Development Committee a. The Committee will be meeting on Monday, May 12, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. to set up the space for visitors that will be going through on Tuesday evening during the dance and the Get Acquainted Day on Wednesday. If you'd like to help out, please plan to attend. 6. Get Acquainted Day - . Wednesday, May 14 a. Five to six great people have graciously volunteered to pick up and donate 2 dozen cookies, bars, cake or whatever they chose to bring for the day. b. Please feel free to bring books for the book club. Hopefully in the near future there will be a sign or some kind of explanation of how the book exchange will work. 7. Survey List of Potential Volunteers a. Lists of people who have expressed interest in volunteering, leading a class or participating in one of the groups has been compiled by Eagan Parks and Recreation. In the next couple of weeks, those lists will be distributed to the Senior Program Development Committee as well as each of the committee chairs. S. Fitness Program Coordinator a. A Fitness Coordinator has been hired to program fitness activities for the Community Center. The senior group would like to meet her and talk about potential senior exercise or fitness potentials. 9. Accounting & Financing a. The Program Development Team has a lot of items to be discussing in the near future. Some of those items include membership fees and how to administer the coffee program. 10. Response to Letter to the Mayor a. Yvonne Krisnik shared the letter she received in response to the letter written and signed by several seniors expressing their concern over the Experience Eagan article on the Community Center. Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, May 7, 2003 1. Communication a) Committee Chairs are encouraged to schedule activities at least two months in advance, give the information to the Senior Program Development Chair, Co -Chair or Cathy and to be sure the information is very specific. 2. The Lone Oak Room will be able to host a variety of scheduled special events, like a craft sale. Further discussions are needed to determine how frequently the group would like to see things like this as well as financial logistics. 3. Coffee Administration in the Lone Oak Room a. The Senior Program Development Committee met with Parks and Recreation Director, Ken Vraa, at the last meeting. As a result, Mr. Vraa will suggest to the Operations Committee for the Community Center that the Senior Program Development Committee will be able to administer the coffee operations in the Lone Oak Room. This would include maintenance and finances for the operation. Further discussions and research are needed to determine the best way to administer the program, i.e.; going through a service, purchasing pots, or a coin -operated machine. 4. Volunteer Staff Training and Responsibilities a. To date, there is no job description or volunteer staff training developed for the Lone Oak Room. Your help is needed in determining what the responsibilities should be. 5. Senior Program Development Committee a. The Committee will be meeting on Monday, May 12, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. to set up the space for visitors that will be going through on Tuesday evening during the dance and the Get Acquainted Day on Wednesday. If you'd like to help out, please plan to attend. 6. Get Acquainted Day — Wednesday, May 14 a. Five to six great people have graciously volunteered to pick up and donate 2 dozen cookies, bars, cake or whatever they chose to bring for the day. b. Please feel free to bring books for the book club. Hopefully in the near future there will be a sign or some kind of explanation of how the book exchange will work. 7. Survey List of Potential Volunteers a. Lists of people who have expressed interest in volunteering, leading a class or participating in one of the groups has been compiled by Eagan Parks and Recreation. In the next couple of weeks, those lists will be distributed to the Senior Program Development Committee as well as each of the committee chairs. 8. Fitness Program Coordinator a. A Fitness Coordinator has been hired to program fitness activities for the Community Center. The senior group would like to meet her and talk about potential senior exercise or fitness potentials. 9. Accounting & Financing a. The Program Development Team has a lot of items to be discussing in the near future. Some of those items include membership fees and how to administer the coffee program. 10. Response to Letter to the Mayor a. Yvonne Krisnik shared the letter she received in response to the letter written and signed by several seniors expressing their concern over the Experience Eagan article on the Community Center. Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1. Committee Reports a) Book Club — Have met and are getting in gear for the Community Center. — The lending library will accept books that are in good condition and have not been stored in a musty space (ie; garage or damp basement). The group will begin by separating them into fiction and non-fiction and there will not be a check out system. The hope is that if you take one you will return it or bring in a different one. Their next task will be to determine a way to identify the books as belonging to the Eagan seniors. They are also planning a discussion group. The library has a large selection of books in a bag that the group can use. The kit contains 10 copies of a book, discussion questions and author notes and can be checked out for up to 6 weeks. It's a great starting point for this group! b) Crafts Club — nothing new. c) Card Club — nothing new d) Celebration/Sympathy — nothing new e) History/Scrapbook — nothing new 2. Program Development Committee — nothing new, most information was delivered on the potluck week. 3. Upcoming Activities Calendar a. Landmark Lunch and Schubert Club Performance b. Spring Fling Dinner and Dance c. Golden Gaitors Walking Club — March 24, 1:00 p.m. Apple Valley Community Center d. 55 Alive Classes e. 10 Best Landscape Trees & Shrubs class 4. July 4 parade a. The group previously mentioned an interest in having a float in the July 4 parade. If anyone is interested in heading up the group, Cathy has the application form for the activity. 5. Exceptional Ideas a. Spam tour b. RiverCentre Expo c. Arboretum 6. Calendar Changes a. The travel show on April 9 has been changed to April 22 at Oak Woods. Sunshine Travel will be there to go over the Winnipeg and Nova Scotia trips. 7. Other a. More than half of the sirens are now being monitored by senior volunteers! Way to go! Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, April 2, 2003 L Committee Reports a) Book Club — Have met and are getting in gear for the Community Center. - - The lending library will accept books that are in good condition and have not been stored in a musty space (ie; garage or damp basement). The group will begin by separating them into fiction and non-fiction and there will not be a check out system. The hope is that if you take one you will return it or bring in a different one. - Their next task will be to determine a way to identify the books as belonging to the Eagan seniors. - They are also planning a discussion group. The library has a large selection of books in a bag that the group can use. The kit contains 10 copies of a book, discussion questions and author notes and can be checked out for up to 6 weeks. It's a great starting point for this group! b) Crafts Club — nothing new. c) Card Club — nothing new d) Celebration/Sympathy —nothing new e) History/Scrapbook — nothing new 2. Program Development Committee — nothing new, most information was delivered on the potluck week. 3. Upcoming Activities Calendar a. Landmark Lunch and Schubert Club Performance b. Spring Fling Dinner and Dance c. Golden Gaitors 'Walking Club — March 24, 1:00 p.m. Apple Valley Community Center d. 55 Alive Classes e. 10 Best Landscape Trees & Shrubs class 4. July 4 parade a. The group previously mentioned an interest in having a float in the July 4 parade. If anyone is interested in heading up the group, Cathy has the application form for the activity. 5. Exceptional Ideas a. Spam tour b. RiverCentre Expo c. Arboretum 6. Calendar Changes a. The travel show on April 9 has been changed to April 22 at Oak Woods. Sunshine Travel will be there to go over the Winnipeg and Nova Scotia trips. 7. Other a. More than half of the sirens are now being monitored by senior volunteers! Way to go! Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1. Committee Reports a) Book Club — Have met and are getting in gear for the Community Center. — The lending library will accept books that are in good condition and have not been stored in a musty space (ie; garage or damp basement). The group will begin by separating them into fiction and non-fiction and there will not be a check out system. The hope is that if you take one you will return it or bring in a different one. Their next task will be to determine a way to identify the books as belonging to the Eagan seniors. They are also planning a discussion group. The library has a large selection of books in a bag that the group can use. The kit contains 10 copies of a book, discussion questions and author notes and can be checked out for up to 6 weeks. It's a great starting point for this group! b) Crafts Club — nothing new. c) Card Club — nothing new d) Celebration/Sympathy —nothing new e) History/Scrapbook — nothing new 2. Program Development Committee — nothing new, most information was delivered on the potluck week. 3. Upcoming Activities Calendar a. Landmark Lunch and Schubert Club Performance b. Spring Fling Dinner and Dance c. Golden Gaitors Walking Club — March 24, 1:00 p.m. Apple Valley Community Center d. 55 Alive Classes e. 10 Best Landscape Trees & Shrubs class 4. July 4 parade a. The group previously mentioned an interest in having a float in the July 4 parade. If anyone is interested in heading up the group, Cathy has the application form for the activity. 5. Exceptional Ideas a. Spam tour b. RiverCentre Expo c. Arboretum 6. Calendar Changes a. The travel show on April 9 has been changed to April 22 at Oak Woods. Sunshine Travel will be there to go over the Winnipeg and Nova Scotia trips. 7. Other a. More than half of the sirens are now being monitored by senior volunteers! Way to go! Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1. Committee Reports a) Book Club — Have met and are getting in gear for the Community Center. - - The lending library will accept books that are in good condition and have not been stored in a musty space (ie; garage or damp basement). The group will begin by separating them into fiction and non-fiction and there will not be a check out system. The hope is that if you take one you will return it or bring in a different one. - Their next task will be to determine a way to identify the books as belonging to the Eagan seniors. - They are also planning a discussion group. The library has a large selection of books in a bag that the group can use. The kit contains 10 copies of a book, discussion questions and author notes and can be. checked out for up to 6 weeks. It's a great starting point for this group! b) Crafts Club — nothing new. c) Card Club — nothing new d) Celebration/Sympathy —nothing new e) History/Scrapbook — nothing new 2. Program Development Committee — nothing new, most information was delivered on the potluck week. 3. Upcoming Activities Calendar a. Landmark Lunch and Schubert Club Performance b. Spring Fling Dinner and Dance c. Golden Gaitors Walking Club — March 24, 1:00 p.m. Apple Valley Community Center d. 5.5 Alive Classes e. 10 Best Landscape Trees & Shrubs class 4. July 4 parade a. The group previously mentioned an interest in having a float in the July 4 parade. If anyone is interested in heading up the group, Cathy has the application form for the activity. 5. Exceptional Ideas a. Spam tour b. RiverCentre Expo c. Arboretum 6. Calendar Changes a. The travel show on April 9 has been changed to April 22 at Oak Woods. Sunshine Travel will be there to go over the Winnipeg and Nova Scotia trips. 7. Other a. More than half of the sirens are now being monitored by senior volunteers! Way to go! Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, March 5, 2003 1. Program Development Committee a) Research is being conducted in search of tables for the Lone Oak Room b) The wish list of equipment and supplies developed by the Lone Oak Rockers was prioritized. 2. Committee Reports a) Crafts Club — making bunnies in March. b) Book Club — Nothing new. c) Card Club — working on developing rules and regulations for tournaments d) Celebration/Sympathy — they've started sending out birthday and sympathy cards, so if you know of someone, please let Ginny 1<1ingner know. e) The H istory/Scrapbook — Good discussions continue. 3. Upcoming Activities Calendar a. Housing class and expo on March 25 at the Burnsville Senior Center b. Landmark Lunch and Schubert Club Performance c. Spring Fling Dinner and Dance d. Golden Gaitors Walking Club — March 24, 1:00 p.m. Apple Valley Community Center 4. Summer Theater and Other Trips a. There are many things to choose from, if you have a suggestion, please get it to Cathy. b. An article for the Spam Museum was brought in as a suggestion. Thank you! N otab l e - & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, February 5, 2003 1. Program Development Committee a) The Mayor attended the last meeting and really seemed to understand the concerns and questions by the Committee b) The group toured the Community Center and made a list of questions that are at this time being looked into by City of Eagan staff. 2. Committee Reports a) Crafts Club — will be working on the March leprechauns this month. b) Book Club — Nothing new. c) Card Club - 500 tournament and teaching tables next week d) Celebration/Sympathy —.Nothing new. e) The H istory/Scrapbook — Nothing new. 3. Respectful Reminders a. When using the City of Eagan staff places (kitchen), please be respectful of their space — if you use something from there, clean and return when done. b. Please refrain from using the lunch room. c. General clean up reminder — please make an effort to clean up your areas before leaving for the day — throw out garbage, clean scraps off table, etc. 4. February Calendar a. Sign up now for the Victorian Brunch and tour b. Belated valentine potluck on February 26 — Chuck will invite the Mayor c. Golden Gaitors Walking Club — Mall of America, 10 am February 18 5. March/April Calendar a. Newsletter in progress: - May 13 spring dance - Housing class — March 25 — Burnsville Senior Center - Casino Morning —April 16 b. Other Ideas: Notable& Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, February 5, 2003 1. Program Development Committee a) The Mayor attended the last meeting and really seemed to understand the , concerns and questions by the Committee b) The group toured the Community Center and made a list of questions that are at this time being looked into by City of Eagan staff. 2. Committee Reports a) Crafts Club — will be working on the March leprechauns this month. b) Book Club — Nothing new. c) Card Club — 500 tournament and teaching tables next week d) Celebration/Sympathy — Nothing new. e) The History/Scrapbook — Nothing new. 3. Respectful Reminders a. When using the City of Eagan staff places (kitchen), please be respectful of their space — if you use something from there, clean and return when done. b. Please refrain from using the lunch room. c. General clean up reminder — please make an effort to clean up your areas before leaving for the day — throw out garbage, clean scraps off table, etc. 4. February Calendar a. Sign up now for the Victorian Brunch and tour b. Belated valentine potluck on February 26 — Chuck will invite the Mayor c. Golden Gaitors Walking Club — Mall of America, 10 am February 18 5. March/April Calendar a. Newsletter in progress: - May 13 spring dance - Housing class— March 25 — Burnsville Senior Center - Casino Morning —April 16 b. Other Ideas: Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, January 8, 2003 1. Program Development Committee a) The group has had one meeting thus far, which went pretty well. There are seven people on the committee. Their names are listed below, so if anyone has any senior program ideas, concerns, etc. please pass them along to one of them to be brought to a meeting. ■ Chuck Fischer — Chair ■ Ginny 1<1ingner— Co -Chair ■ Joe Nardi ■ Bill I<lingner ■ Wally Lawrence ■ Margo Danner ■ Dick LeMay 2. Committee Reports a) The crafts and cards groups are hosting meetings in January for anyone that has an interest in either area. Please see the January/February calendar for dates and times. b) Book Club — Nothing new. c) Celebration/Sympathy — the group has decided that the celebration and sympathy group can sign any outgoing cards on behalf of the " (group name). d) The History/Scrapbook group will schedule a meeting for anyone interested in this area for March or April. Look for it in the next News From the Front Porch. 3. January/February Calendar a. The newest trip is the Victorian Brunch and tour — sign up is now taking place. 4. March/April Calendar a. Planning in progress: - May 13 spring dance - Housing class — March 25 — Burnsville Senior Center - Casino Morning —April 16 b. Other Ideas: - Fogies Follies - WCCO tour - Coffee Concert at St. Paul orchestra - Landmark Center Trip (Thursdays there's an orchestra) 5. Other a. Holiday Party (for 03) — It's a great time, but Let's consider limiting the dollar amount to $3 or a white elephant gift. 6. Next Time a. What will this group call itself? Notable & Newsworthy Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, January 8, 2003 1. Program Development Committee a) The group has had one meeting thus far, which went pretty well. There are seven people on the committee. Their names are listed below, so if anyone has any senior program ideas, concerns, etc. please pass them along to one of them to be brought to a meeting. ■ Chuck Fischer — Chair ■ Ginny Klingner— Co -Chair ■ Joe Nardi ■ Bill Klingner ■ Wally Lawrence ■ Margo Danner ■ Dick LeMay 2. Committee Reports a) The crafts and cards groups are hosting meetings in January for anyone that has an interest in either area. Please see the January/February calendar for dates and times. b) Book Club — Nothing new. c) Celebration/Sympathy — the group has decided that the celebration and sympathy group can sign any outgoing cards on behalf of the (group name). d) The History/Scrapbook group will schedule a meeting for anyone interested in this area for March or April. Look for it in the next News From the Front Porch. 3. January/February Calendar a. The newest trip is the Victorian Brunch and tour — sign up is now taking place. 4. March/April Calendar a. Planning in progress: - May 13 spring dance - Housing class — March 25 — Burnsville Senior Center - Casino Morning —April 16 b. Other Ideas: - Fogies Follies WCCO tour - Coffee Concert at St. Paul orchestra Landmark Center Trip (Thursdays there's an orchestra) 5. Other a. Holiday Party (for 03) — It's a great time, but let's consider limiting the dollar amount to $3 or a white elephant gift. 6. Next Time a. What will this group call itself? Organizational Meeting Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, December 4, 2002 1. Chuck Fischer — Senior "advisory board" a) Chuck spoke of an interest to develop a group that can help with the program planning, program scheduling and volunteer coordination in preparation for the community center. b) The following people have agreed to be part of this committee ■ Chuck Fischer ■ Joe Nardi ■ Ginny Klingner ■ Bill Klingner ■ Wally Lawrence ■ Margo Danner (recommended by Joe Nardi) ■ Dick LeMay (recommended by Chuck Fischer) c) This group will meet on Monday, December 9 from 10:30 — 11:30 am for the first time. Margo and Dick will be contacted by those that recommended them to inquire about their interest in the group. d) The first agenda will include identifying the roles of the group and members, and developing a task list. 2. Organ Donation a) An organ may be available to the seniors for the community center if seniors are interested. Questions include, will it fit in the room, and will it be used? b) The piano was also discussed. We believe it belongs to the seniors, but wil require some fairly major repair. c) Both items will be discussed by the "advisory" group. 3. Senior Survey Update a) The senior survey has not gone out yet, due to a major accident with a staff person that has a major role in the development and implementation of the survey. 4. Committee Reports/Set Meetings a) Craft Group —will meet on Wednesday, January 15 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss future plans. It will be open to anyone interested in any type of craft. This month's craft is a very cute snowman in red or green. In January they will be working on the cards for the Celebration/Sympathy group. b) Card Group —nothing new c) Book club — nothing new d) H istory/scrapbook — nothing new, except the group does not have a strong desire to offer a continuing discussion on the WW II topic. e) Celebration and sympathy — nothing new at this time. Future plans may include monthly new member welcome and birthday celebrations. 5. January/February Calendar a. Recommendations include - Tony & Tina's Wedding - Orchestra Hall - Betty Crocker Factory Tour - Forever Plaid b. Wednesday Mornings - Exercise with therabands - Invite Mayor elect to January potluck - Invite council throughout the year - February Potluck — belated Valentine's day celebration 6. Other a. Craft group praise — Charleen Louis reported that the folks at Ebinezer love the crafts they get from us. b. New phone numbers — the City of Eagan will have all new phone numbers taking effect on December 10. c. Directions to the next Golden Gaitors walking club will go out soon d. Brochures will soon be available for the 2003 Sunshine Travel trips. Organizational Meeting Minutes Eagan Seniors Wednesday, November 6, 2002 1. Committee Reports — no reports 2. Senior Surveys were given as a test group. Feedback will be considered for the final intended to go out by November 22. 3. November 13 assistants (Cathy will be gone) Set up — Jim L. and Wally L. Clean up — Charleen L. and Ardyce M. 4. Upcoming Program Items a. November 27 Potluck — ordering pizza - $4/person b. Casino Morning — Wednesday, January 29 from 9:00 — 10:30 am. $1 per person. Regular potluck will follow. 5. Other Important Items a. C. Fischer addressed the group regarding creating an advisory board that can start doing some senior planning. It is the senior program, and as such, should be creating many of the programs instead of relying on the program coordinator to plan it all. This topic will be revisited on November 27t' or on December 4'. b. Burnsville is having a Senior Safety Camp on November 13, 2002. c. Baby Boomers Expo November 8 — 10 at International Market Square. 6. December Meeting Topics - Please submit any additional topic ideas to Cathy. a. January/February Calendar b. Schedule Committee Meetings c. Recycled holiday cards — to save or not to save d. 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Programs est, with no attOak Woods trips and planned activities for y for gatherings. an, O'Leary Manor and seniors. important THISWEBK NEWSPAPERS "The Lone Oak Room is part of Eagan, But it has been an imp lace Eagan has spent just the McDonald's of Eagan Club goal for the city to have a p The city of Eag of the Community Center, J have been around for several g ecificall for seniors, espe- e last several years trying to as seniors are part of the com- ears, but did not offer pro- specifically lace for ciall with the steady increase •ovide a welcoming p munity," said Cathy Bolduc, grams on a weekly basis. y an's senior population, ;niors to meet, and now with program and events supervisor g In 2001, the city designated in Eag fie opening of the new for the Parks and Recreation s as a time Bolduc said. Department. `By no means do Wednesdaymornings in the "Eagan is aware that the sen- .ommunity Center, seniorsn that for seniors to is growing in finally have a room of their we want to be isolated lortant Community Room at City Hall. 1 or population not only here but wn. space. They're an imp participants would get together general,. The new senior center will part of the community" Ames, crafts and cof- nationwde. We have seen a )e based in the Lone Oak Room In past years, activities for for card g if the CommunityCenter and sporadic at fee from 9 a.m. to noon. In See Seniors, SA seniors have been sp -_ _. om 1A rise in the last few years," she said. "They've been wanting to have a regular place to meet since before the referendum [for the Community Center]." Margo Danner, an Eagan resident who has been actively involved with senior issues, agreed. "When they were planning the Community Center, the seniors said, `Now's the time,"' she said. "We should- n't have to be going to Lakeville and Burnsville. With the opening of the Lone Oak Room, seniors will have a regular meeting place with activities geared specifi- cally toward them. The senior center will allow the city to expand and increase its offerings to sen- iors, said Jeff Asfahl, superin- tendent of the Parks and Recreation Department. "The opportunities avail- able for seniors have been increasing over the last few years, but now with the avail- ability of this, things are real- ly going to flourish;" he said. The Wednesday morning group, now they'll be called the Lone Oak Rockers, will continue, but several new clubs are also forming. Regular activities will now be offered, such as cards and games, crafts, history and scrapbooking and quilting. A celebration and sympathy group will send out cards for people who are celebrating a birthday or have suffered a loss, and organizers are look- ing to add some exercise pro - Submitted photo Rental Coordinator Melissa Wind, left, Building Maintenance Engineer Mike Sipper, middle, and Community Center Manager Sandy Breuer take stock of the new Lone Oak Room. grams. Bolduc said that seniors are sometimes hard to plan for because they cover a wide range of ages. "When you talk about sen- iors, you're basically talking about three generations of people," she said. "So trying to program for all of them is a challenge, but a very fun chal- lenge." That's why input from sen- iors in the community is so important, she said. "I rely very heavily on feedback from seniors when programming," she said. "There's no way for me to say, `Here's what you want to do.' I need to hear from them, and I think that's key." Bolduc has also been get- ting help from the Senior Program Development Team, a team of eight seniors who have been working to prepare and schedule for the Lone Oak Room. "They've been involved in deciding things from fabrics for the furnishings to when the card group will meet. They've been really putting a lot of work into the development of the program for the Lone Oa' Room," Bolduc said. The Lone Oak Room i, located on the first floor of the Community Center and has G kitchenette, bathroom and fireplace. "It has a phenomenal view," Bolduc said. "It over- looks the patio, and beyond that is the pond. It's got a cozy, homey feeling." Initially, the room will only be open when activities are planned, but eventually it might be open on a daily basis for seniors to just come and hang out, Bolduc said. Danner said after two years of waiting for the Community Center to be built, it's exciting that seniors finally have a common meeting place. "When you retire, you aren't at work where you talk to other people every day. It can get kind of lonely if you don't get out and mingle with other people," she said. "That's what the senior center is all about — being able to talk to people your own age who are going through the same things." Eagan's senior popuiau- lduc said. "Eagan is aware that the sen- population is growing in neral, not only here but tionwide. We have seen a .e Seniors, 5A EG THISWEEK May 3, 2003 5A .A "Get Acquainted Day" will be held for seniors in the Lone Oak Room at the Community Center May 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to see the new facility and learn about new opportunities. A giving tree will be filled with gift and supply ideas for the room, such as craft supplies, games, books, and cards, for the Lone Oak Room Shower on May 28 at 9:30 a.m. For more information about the senior center or senior pro- grams, call the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department at (651) 675-5500. Erin Johnson is at eagan.thisweek@ecm- inc. com. 6A May 3, 2003 THISWEEK EG Ancestors/from 1A Some surprises awaited the duo at their destination, howev- er. "I thought we were going to get summer, but those particular days we had bad weather. It was very cold. We had these winds, and on that day it was colder there than in Minnesota," he said. When they arrived in Panuco, he said, they found themselves in the middle of an unexpected Carnival celebration. "They have Carnival at a dif- ferent time than in New Orleans, so we had trouble getting to the hotel," he said. "And we could not sleep." They woke at 5 a.m. the next morning and headed to the river. They had packed a tent and dried food in case they didn't make "There are no rapids. it's just a flat river, so it was very hard," he said. "We were going to stop in one place to camp, and later on we learned that that place had alligators. Alligators don't usual- ly live in the river, but in lakes and lagoons. But sometimes they come into the river." They ended up completing the trip in 10 hours, he said, which probably was much longer than it took his ancestors. "The last three hours we had very strong winds and waves of about 2 feet," he said. "The waves were coming into the kayak. It was very scary." Even though he's an avid kayaker, the 10-hour trip was still a challenge. "We were really tired, and not only because it was 10 hours, but because of the strong winds," he said. "But the people were so °`VVa INJUIL s2500 — I Etienne is no stranger to adventure. He was born and raised in Tampico, Mexico, but has also lived in France, Germany and several states in America. He has completed many kayaking trips, and in 1988 he helped rescue baby green turtles after an oil spill in Mexico. "The crude oil was coming to the shores, so the little turtles had absolutely no chance of sur- viving," he said. "We took all the little turtles and put them back in the sea so they would survive. I was so pleased to hear when I went back this time that they had 1,800 turtles, up from about 300. " Etienne eventually settled in Minnesota because of his wife, whom he met while on a camp- ing trip in Mexico. "My wife is from Fargo, and her family moved to Minneapolis, so that is why we A/C, CD PLAYER, PWR. (WIND., KEYLESS, CAST WHEELS, RCg &Air Conditioning P199na w LEASE cn.';: i;U. _ S Than Its =E" ATES `106 decided to come here," he said. The couple moved to Eagan in 1990. "I love Minnesota. We don't think we'll ever move," he said. And he swears he doesn't miss the warm, tropical weather of Mexico. "We have the four seasons here," he said. "I really think that if Vivaldi were alive, he would come here to live in Minnesota. The landscape in Tampico is beautiful. It's tropical. But it never changes." After completing the trip, Etienne said he feels more of a connection to his ancestors. "I have a little more respect for early settlers," he said. "Every time you hear about your ancestor's doing something you think, `That wasn't really hard.' But we realized it was very, very hard." Etienne said the trip made him realize how, 200 years ago, people had to do a lot more physical exercise. "I would recommend this for everybody," he said. "You should do at least once in your life do something that your ancestors did, something physi- cal." His brother, however, didn't share his enthusiasm for the gru- eling trip. "He told me I was going to die, because of the waves and the alligators," he said. "And I told him, I want to die doing something fun. I don't want to die at a hospital, I want to die by a lake by a park, doing some- thing fun." But he did survive the trip, he said, and is now busy writing a book and planning his next adventure. Erin Johnson is at eagan.thisweek@ecm-inc.com. communi Center offers Eagan tY 4 seniors a room of theirZr� toward�seniors 'rhn I.ni2c Oalz Room will be a .huh of ctictcva g by Ei4n jobuson -1111SWITK NI{WSPAPI-RS The city of Eagan has spent the last several years trying to provide a welcoming place for seniors to meet, and now with the opening of the new Community Center, seniors finally have a room of their own. The new senior center will be based in the Lone Oak Room of the Community Center and will act as a honlebase for sell' for gatherings. "The Lone Oak Room is part of the Community Center, just as seniors are part of the corn- munity," said Cathy Bolduc, program and events supervisor for the Parks and Recreation Department. "By no means do we want to be isolated in that space. They're an important part of the community." In past years, activities for seniors have been sporadic at best, with no central meeting place. Programs at Oak Woods of Eagan, O'Leary Manor and the McDonald's of Eagan Club have been around for Several years, but did not offer pro- grams on a weekly basis. . In 2001, the city designated Wednesday allornings as a time for seniors to gather in the Community Room at City Hall. Participants would gettogether for card games, crafts and cof- fee from 9 a.m. to noon. [n additioll, the city offered some trips and planned activities for seniors. But it has been an important goal for the city to have a place specifically for seniors, espe- cially with the steady increase in Eagan's senior population, Bolduc said. "Eagan is aware that the sen- ior population is growing in general, not only here but nationwide. We have seen a See Seniors, 5A Eagan seniors plan variety of events The seniors coffee club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The first gathering is celebrating birth- days for the month. Bingo highlights the third Tuesday. The next get-together will be at 9 a.m. Jan. 16 at McDonald's of Eagan, Lexington and Diffley. Sunshine Travel will share photos and details on the May 2001 three-day trip to "House on the Rock" in Wisconsin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Oak Woods of Eagan, 2065 Park Center Drive. Bingo and board games are planned at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at O'Leary Manor, 1220 Town Centre Drive, Eagan. It's a free hour of fun. Pick a game or all play bingo. Prizes will be brought and given to the top players and others as well. SENIORS An addition to senior housing is pop- ping up at 1669 Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan. The cooperative is designed for active adults, ages 55 and up and offers a combination of home ownership and com- munity living. There are one, two and three bedroom plans with private bal- conies, kitchens, storage and washers and dryers. Other amenities include un- derground parking, car wash area, guest suites, fitness center, computer and li- brary center, craft and hobby workshop, garden plots and outdoor gas grills: A lim- ited number of homes are available. Call Barb O'Brien at 651-994-6778 or stop by the sales office on site. Free instrumental and vocal music concerts are available at Eagan High School from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22. Interested seniors are invited to join the Food Industry Careers (FIC) class of the Dakota County Secondary Technical Center. Sandwich basics with pizzazz will be Jan. 12. If you have a background in food service, Cherry Cramer, the in- structor, would like to have you demon- strate a recipe, share your experiences and assist in motivating students to suc- ceed in the food service field. Informa- tion:.651-681-4660. 7 fi