Great news - the Employee Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, April 29 at Northcroft Park. As those of you who have attended know, it’s a great time to socialize with your co-workers in an informal setting while consuming perhaps way too much chili for one day! Last year there were 14 entries with very creative takes on classic chili. I look forward to another fierce competition this year.

Make sure to take the pulse survey to share your perspective on the City’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service. Increasing mental health initiatives was a theme heard throughout the City Manager Conversations, so we’re following up to gather more directed feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to participate in these pulse surveys, as your responses will help guide future decisions, like expanding EAP services.

Take care,

Jason

We value your feedback! You will find these pulse surveys throughout the year. The information will help inform organizational decisions.

EAP Services Survey

We are looking into text messaging options that employees can sign up to receive limited messages about internal updates, or with a link to the monthly Connect and What's Happening.

Would you sign up for text messages for internal updates?

Yes

The Employee Health Fair

Join us from 11:30am-1:30pm.

If you would like to volunteer at the fair, please email Zenaida!

It's Time to Bring the Heat to the 2023 Chili Cook Off!

Does your chili have what it takes?!

Contact Matt Goodman or Brina Diaz to enter!

Growing Families

Aaron and Ashley Kruchko (Police)

Evelyn Pamela 02/10

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Mara Joseph

Finance Department

Account Clerk III

With a degree in Business Management, Mara brings 10 years of experience in Accounts Payable to the City. Along with her husband, who is an Executive Chef, Mara enjoys hosting events and staying active her in community. Stop by the Finance Department and welcome Mara to the City!

Lydia Frank

Library

Adult Services Librarian

Lydia joins the Lake Forest Library after recently relocating back to the Midwest from northern Utah. While she enjoyed visiting Utah's National Parks, she is excited to be living closer to family. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, and hiking with her husband. Stop by the Library and welcome Lydia to the City!

Visit the Lake Forest Library to view upcoming events!

Maximizing Your Investment: Ensuring Your Retirement is on Track

Wednesday at 12 p.m. CST

The best investing strategy is a careful planned and prepared approach to managing and accumulating money to help meet your short-term, mid-term, and long-term financial goals. Investment planning requires discipline and patience, but it doesn't have to be difficult.

The Importance of Long-Term Care Planning in Retirement

Wednesday at 12 p.m. CST

According to the federal government, a majority of people over age 65 will need some type of long-term health care, with a significant number of people needing care in a nursing home. Learn how you can plan for this expense.

Saving for College: Tips and Strategies to Plan Your Child's Future

Wednesday at 12 p.m. CST

An overview of why it’s important to save for future college costs and ways to accomplish your family's education goals.

How Health can Affect Your Wealth in Retirement

Wednesday at 12 p.m. CST

An in-depth look into the many different aspects of planning and preparing for unexpected (and expected) healthcare costs in retirement, including Medicare and Long-Term Care considerations.

The Medicare Puzzle: Understanding Your Medicare Options

Wednesday at 12 p.m. CST

There are many pieces to the Medicare puzzle you need to be aware of. Gain insight to Medicare and the importance of knowing just when you need to apply.