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<br /> <br />programming geared towards adults 55+. The community can easily find out about the programs <br />offered by subscribing to the Active Life Newsletter. The Active Life Newsletter is a bi-monthly <br />publication put out by New Brighton Parks and Recreation which highlights the many programs <br />offered. These programs take place both in the Community Center and the surrounding <br />community. <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Kesselring reported the New Brighton Community Center has a room <br />dedicated to senior programming. It hosts more than 6,000 seniors each year for weekly card <br />games or clubs. New Brighton currently offers the following weekly games/clubs: Mahjong, <br />Hand and Foot, Contract Bridge, 500 Club, Duplicate Bridge, Keeping You In Stitches, <br />Dominoes and Pinochle. New Brighton Parks and Recreation also offers Education and <br />Enrichment Workshops each month. These workshops are generally free and range in topic from <br />estate planning to healthy sleep. The workshops are designed to have adults 55+ gather as a <br />group to learn and discuss various topics in an effort to help aging adults live life well. The <br />speakers and format vary depending on the topic, but there is always time for fun and <br />socialization. <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Kesselring reported another great senior program is Club 55+. Seniors <br />pay a $10 annual fee to become a member of Club 55. Club 55 members enjoy access to many <br />free programs and social parties. All the proceeds from Club 55 go into purchasing supplies for <br />the senior room and other senior programming. Last year there were 124 registered Club 55 <br />members. For seniors who are looking to leave the community center and explore the wider <br />community we offer a variety of trip options including day trips, mini trips, Active Life trips, and <br />extended travel options. Day trips are offered in conjunction with Roseville Parks and <br />Recreations and St. Anthony Community Services. It was noted additional evening programming <br />was being considered by staff. <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Kesselring stated each September we celebrate National Senior Center <br />Month with the ThrivExpo. ThrivExpo is a senior expo aimed at helping people age well and <br />thrive. The 2017 ThrivExpo was visited by more than 200 seniors and housed 38 exhibitors. This <br />is an excellent resource for seniors to learn about the businesses and services in the area that <br />serve them. The New Brighton Parks and Recreation Senior Program is vibrate and varied and <br />changing all the time. We do our best to offer something for everyone and are continually <br />amazed by the commitment to community that New Brighton seniors exhibit. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> The Commission proposed day trips to the farmer’s market. <br /> Chair Fields suggested staff take a look at the book called 111 Things to Do in the <br />Twin Cities by Elizabeth Larson. He explained this book may provide staff with fun <br />and new ideas for senior activities. <br /> <br />B. DCAD Updates, City Project 18-1, 2018 Street Rehabilitation and Hansen Park – Craig <br />Schlichting, Director of Community Assets and Development/City Engineer <br /> <br />Director Schlichting provided the Commission with an update from the DCAD team. He <br />reported in 1980, the New Brighton City Council adopted a Comprehensive Street Plan for <br />maintaining the City’s aging street and alley system. The plan identifies needed maintenance and <br />repair work to insure good serviceability and preservation of the City’s street and alley <br />investment. The plan is also used to identify older streets and alleys in need of replacement. <br />