The Reno City Council has accepted a $2,555 grant from the Nevada Arts Council for an art education program for senior citizens.

The funding will provide a series of artist-led workshops, which culminate in community performances by adults 55 years and older, focusing on music of the late 1920’s through the early 1940’s.

The grant will be matched by the City of Reno through a variety of in-kind sources including Parks, Recreation, and Community Service staff time, facility use, design services, and program budget. There will not be any financial impact to the City’s general fund.

To learn how the City of Reno is working to support, enhance the lives, and meet the needs of seniors in our community visit www.reno.gov, click  “Government,” then “Parks, Recreation & Community Services,” and “Senior Programs.”

Members of the different commissions and boards that work on park and recreation programs, for all ages and abilities, listened to Council Member Dan Gustin read a proclamation declaring July Park and Recreation Month.
A number of children also attended the Reno City Council Meeting to show their appreciation with a huge thank you note to the Council for its support of the programs. Also pictured is Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Julee Conway.

The City’s Recreation and Park Commissioners are adopting a number of Reno parks this summer and are hopeful that other residents will adopt parks as well. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRGPYgAPnFI]