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Recreation staff outline growing ‘active older adult’ offerings, plans for dementia-friendly activities
Summary
Recreation coordinator Al Vandehoft reported rising participation in older-adult programs, previewed October’s Active Aging Week themed ‘Slow Down and Shine,’ and described new dementia‑friendly offerings and caregiver supports.
Al Vandehoft, Inver Grove Heights recreation coordinator, told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission on Sept. 10 that older‑adult programming has expanded over the past year and drew more than 5,000 participants across classes and events.
Vandehoft detailed the department’s plans for Active Aging Week in October, which will feature a craft sponsored by Aetna, a “wisdom and wellness” sound bath, a fitness‑focused day called Mindful Movement, and a new…
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