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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: November 11, 2015
RE: 2015-16 Winter Program Guide
Background:
Staff is currently putting together program information for the 2015-16 Winter Program
guide. Some of the new features that we are including are things like adding actual
pictures to the layout and senior programming information. The front page of the
program guide will include pictures and information about some of the new additions to
the parks and recreation department. The new addition is the Senior Center Program
Guide that is now included with the Parks and Recreation Program Guide. This will
ensure that all of the senior center information will make its way into each household in
the City of Otsego.
Staff has also included new programs in the guide, these programs include open gym at
Kaleidoscope Carter School on Sunday nights, Daddy -Daughter Dance in February and
Health Expo also in February.
Adult fitness is one class that the department has seen consistent growth over the past
year. Our instructor has worked hard with our participants to offer challenging, fun
classes. Another program that is again in the Winter Program Guide is the Otsego Park
& Rec Days at the Holiday Inn Water Park. This was one of the Department's first
programs and was quite popular. The Holiday Inn has changed some of their policies
which now allows us to offer this program once again. You may also notice that we are
contracting with a new company to offer our cheer leading classes, the company's
name is Cheer Extreme.
Conclusion:
Staff is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the material
included in this memo and make suggestions on program ideas for the 2015-16 Winter
Program Guide.