The Lake Superior Elders is a group that provides educational experiences for its members over the age of 50. The group meets almost weekly with the exception of a few weeks off around the holidays. The sessions are held at Lake Superior State University, usually at the Cisler Center. Many of the participants were employed with the hospital, public schools and other various vocations and are retired from these positions. We have had many excellent presenters and here are some examples: Tim Hall, Superintendent of Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools; Shelly White-Thomas, Legal advice about will and trusts; War Memorial Hospital presentation about mental health services; etc.
On Wednesday, May 2, Dan Wyers from the Department of Parks and Recreation gave an update on the services the city of Sault Ste. Marie has planned. I was amazed at the number of parks that existed in this community, 30 altogether. The city has provided community gardens for those who cannot have a garden, usually due to not having the space to do so such as people living in apartments. There are 65 plots, 15' by 15'.
Also, the children's fishing pond at Rotary Park is being expanded. This service is free to children 16 and under. The city is planting Blue Gill and Salmon in the fishing area to go along with the Trout that is already present. Another historical landmark is the Pullar Stadium. The plans for that center is to provide new windows. Some of the windows at the Pullar are in badly need of being replaced. The city is also working with the Cecelia Mattheson Project. The family donated $250,000,000 for the completion of a specific project and the city is working towards providing the rest of the funding to complete the project. Wyers also reported that there is going to be a park for children at the corner of Shunk Rd. and 10 mile Rd. There is going to be an historical theme. The grand opening for this park is June 16th. The city also fixed some erosion at the Sherman Park area and the city is exploring the possibility of repairing a building that was used as an elder center.
Wyers destributed information about what is happening in Sault Ste. Marie. These were sites in which someone could explore various reports, budgets, and other city documents. I am going to suggest that the elders partake in the technology days that involve the Cloverland Electric building on Portage Road and perhaps other activities associated with many of the events provided by the city of Sault Ste. Marie at the curriculum meeting being held next week. Tonight a wonderful event is being held involving a play entitled "Sleeping Beauty." Part of the proceeds go to the United Way foundation of Chippewa County. If any of my readers have any ideas for the Lake Superior Elders, please forward them to me.
Another good report. I was also at this meeting I found it informative.
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