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The Small Dog Walkers Group members walk their own dogs, along with dogs from Luvable Dog Rescue. They meet monthly along the river path in Eugene near Campbell Center. All of the dogs from Luvable are available for adoption.

The Small Dog Walkers Group gets out for dogs’ sake

By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

We all know how nice it can be to go outside for a walk. It’s even more enjoyable when we make plans to meet up with a friend, or take a four-legged friend along. Melinda Vega’s small-dog walking group makes all of these things happen, and the dogs get a kick out of it, too. Vega is office manager for the City of Eugene’s River House Outdoor Program, which offers classes and group activities from snowboarding to tree climbing. For many years, she’s also been a

volunteer with Luvable Dog Rescue, formerly known as Luv-a-Bull and Luv-A-Little Dog Rescue and Sanctuary. Two years ago, Vega stumbled across a flyer for a new small-dog walking group organized through Campbell Community Center in Eugene. After talking to the organizer, Vega had an idea for her own group. “I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we brought dogs from the rescue that needed homes, to the small-dog walk to provide dogs for people to walk?’” she recalls. “Because not everyone has a small dog that they can walk, but a lot of

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people probably would want to go out and walk with dogs if they could.” Tom Powers, Campbell’s program manager, wanted to expand his free fitness offerings by starting a dog walking group. “Walking is one of the best exercises for seniors, free is a good price and I figured dogs would be a good way to attract folks who aren’t interested in our other walking groups,” he says. Vega created a flyer inviting volunteers to her new group. “We got a great response,” she says. “We had 10 people show up wanting to walk

these rescue dogs.” On average, 12 dogs attend the walks, which are now held monthly, starting at Campbell Community Center on 1st and High streets in Eugene and continuing about a half mile each way to the rose garden along the river and back. The walk takes about 90 minutes. About half of the dogs come from Luvable Dog Rescue and about half are brought by volunteer walkers. Vega brings her rescue dogs – Eaton and Vida — as well. “I thought, ‘These dogs are at the rescue all day and here’s an opportunity for

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them to be around strangers, bikes and skateboards,’” she says, “to desensitize them and expose them to new things.” The dogs receive needed exercise and socialization, and the sight of a large group walking around with a gaggle of small dogs is a head-turner, especially when the dogs wear “adopt me” bandanas. “We encourage people to pet them and talk to them,” Vega says. “It’s a large group of people walking dogs, so we’re pretty noticeable.”

A symbiotic relationship Vega took over the program and now organizes the walkers and coordinates all the dogs. Oregon Supported Living Program, which assists adults with developmental disabilities, got involved and sends along some of its older clients and aides to join the monthly group. “The dogs and these participants are giving each other some pretty amazing therapy,” Powers says. “The end result is a great group that attracts 15 to 20 walkers each time, and an activity that meets the needs of everyone involved without costing anything.” Audrey Lucero, 41, has been volunteering for the dog walks since they started, as well as at Luvable since 2011. “I am a dog lover, and have three little dogs at home myself, and I think it’s so important for rescue dogs to get good socialization opportunities and be visible in the community as great companions,” she says. “Also, my parents are both in their 70s, and I’ve seen how positive getting a dog has been for them. It makes them walk more often and they have met many people in the neighborhood as a result. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the ‘regulars’ and getting some exercise with them and the pups.” Luvable Dog Rescue has about 20 adoptable dogs at any given time, mainly small breed dogs, such as poodle and terrier mixes. A second part of the organization rescues dogs known as “bully breeds,” usually a pitbull/ bulldog-type cross breed. Vega adopted her “babies” — both poodle mixes — from

Small Dog Walkers meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month, April through October, in the Campbell Community Center parking lot, 155 High St., Eugene. Campbell supplies doody bags, but walkers have to clean up after their dogs.

Above, the group members head out for their monthly walk (Courtesy photo).

Left, Vida and Eaton are Melinda Vega’s dogs. She rescued them from a pound in southern California, where they likely would not have been adopted. Both are poodle mixes. (Photo by Vanessa Salvia)

Luvable and she volunteers there every day because she wants to give back. Most of the dogs that end up in Luvable are transported from high-kill county pounds in southern California. Eaton was scheduled to be euthanized within 48 hours of being sent to Oregon, and Vida was pregnant. “They’re not in a rescue, they’re not going to get adopted,” Vega says. “They’re being held for a few days and it’s crowded. Luvable and other dog rescues will pull these dogs out of there because their chances of being adopted are much higher up here.” She selects a combination of dogs to bring from the rescue, especially when it comes

to behavioral manners. “Some of the dogs have never been on a leash because they were strays,” Vega says. “It’s great because a lot of our walkers can teach them how to walk on leash. They also get exposed to males, because there’s not a lot of males at the rescue but we have about 50-50 males and females that show up to walk.” Pepper, for instance, is a senior dog who is a bit slow. He gets paired with one of the volunteers from Oregon Supported Living who has a disability. “We have dogs and people that are a little slower and some are a little faster,” Vega says. “The volunteers know we aren’t bringing the

most well-behaved dogs. But it is important for those dogs to be exposed to other dogs that are well-behaved.” As much as the dogs get out of it, the walkers surely are benefiting too. Vega speaks of one older volunteer who had dogs throughout his life but now lives in a small apartment and can’t have one. Some volunteers come just to meet the dogs from the rescue, see them out and about, and find a dog they potentially want to adopt. Volunteer walker Richard Cosby, 66, is a dog lover who learned about the group in the Eugene Recreation Guide. “My wife and I had adopted a miniature poodle from Luvable Dog Rescue in Septem-

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ber 2014,” Cosby says. “The fact that the walkers were organized with the dogs of Luvable rescue got me interested in helping them out with socializing and exercising these pooches.” Cosby says the half-dozen times he walked last year, he enjoyed the camaraderie of the walkers and dogs as they went along the path in Skinner Butte Park. “I loved observing each dog’s personality and how they interacted with the others,” he says. “Melinda brings her two dogs and I bring my poodle Zoe. I’m looking forward to another warm season so I can start walking the pups. It’s very fulfilling.” Vega knows the walkers and dogs both get their “fix” with a group like this. Though it only meets monthly — because of the logistics of transporting the dogs — Vega’s volunteers wish they could walk more often. “As a volunteer I see these dogs come in scared and unsure and by the time they start the walk to the end you see a huge confidence increase in them,” she says. “They don’t bark as much, they aren’t pulling as much. I see it as a win-win for the community because (the dogs) get to be outside, their senses are going crazy, they smell new smells. We bring dogs that need the exposure so it’s like, they might have a chance out there.” ■

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“Our patch is easy to see. If someone is needing to talk to someone about whatever the reason, we are approached and will talk to that person. We are safe to approach and ask.�

Bikers for Christ ministers to the motorcycle community

Doug “Bigfoot� Knibbe

By DENISE RUTTAN

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Its members may wear leather vests and gather for motorcycle rides, but Bikers for Christ is not a motorcycle club. It’s not a riding club either. It’s something entirely unique. “Most of all we would like everyone to know the glory of God,� says Doug Knibbe, elder and leader of the LinnBenton chapter. He prefers, however, to go by his road name, “Bigfoot,� given to him by the late Larry Owens, a former chapter elder who inspired him to join the organization in 2005. “We’re dedicated to —� “Reaching the lost,� says his wife Laura Knibbe, jumping into the conversation. A Bible graces the dining room table in their comfortable home. “We’re dedicated to God’s work,� Bigfoot continues. Bikers for Christ is, in

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Doug “Bigfoot� Knibbe loves his motorcycle, but he also loves his faith, and has found a way to combine the two by leading a local chapter of Bikers for Christ.

fact, a motorcycle ministry. The organization has chapters worldwide and in every state in the country. It was founded in 1990 in Marysville, California, by the Rev. Fred Zariczny, known to members as Pastor Z. The couple supports each other in both their motorcycles and their faith. “She’s been my rock all these years,� Bigfoot says of his wife. “She’s an awesome servant to God.� Bigfoot’s leadership of the Linn-Benton chapter has inspired him to change his life yet further. He aims to become a chaplain as well. “The reason I share this message with people is because I care about folks and where they are going to spend eternity,� he says. “Jesus said to go to all the ends of the earth and share

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this message. I am doing that with the motorcycling community and others as well.� Bigfoot says he feels the message he shares helps others, even if he doesn’t get to see the results. Instead of ministering from the pulpit, however, the group is bringing the church to the road, so to speak. Members participate in events, rides and parades such as the Veterans Day parade in Albany in what Bigfoot calls a “presence ministry.� “Our patch is easy to see,� he says. “If someone is needing to talk to someone about whatever the reason, we are approached and will talk to that person. If they want prayer for whatever they need, we pray for them. We are safe to approach and ask.� In reference to this, the

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organization’s motto is, “Some wish to live within the sound of church or chapel bells, we want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell.” “I have a patch on my vest that says, ‘These are my church clothes,’” Laura says. She not only supports Bigfoot in his ministry, but she is actively involved and rides as well. She has held her endorsement for the last

The group meets every third Monday at Abby’s Pizza in Albany. Those interested in joining Bikers for Christ can stop by a meeting. For more information contact Bigfoot at bigfootLB777@ yahoo.com or 541-6024931, or visit bikersforchrist.org. 10 years and rides a 2008 Can Am Spyder. Bigfoot rides a 2010 Harley Heritage classic. All types of motorcycles are welcome in this organization.

Bigfoot’s current bike was an unplanned purchase a few years ago. He walked into a Harley-Davidson dealership looking for a new hoodie, and left with a new Harley. “This bike is God’s bike,” Bigfoot says. “They are our tools that allow us to do what we do. I thank God that he made me a biker. They are our tools to be able to talk to someone about Christ.” “It opens the door,” Laura adds. Bikers for Christ members not only share a passion for the sounds of church bells, but a love for the sounds of the open road as well. It’s a passion Bigfoot has pursued since he was a teenager. “It’s the freedom,” Bigfoot says. “You’re able to go down the road and there are all these incredible smells you wouldn’t get if you were inside a car because the car imposes you. You can feel different air pockets, some nice and warm, some cold, and it can completely change from warm to cold, which you would not feel in a car.” He also loves just being part of the biker community,

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Above, Doug and Laura Knibbe both share a love for motorcycles, and love being a part of the biker community. She rides a 2008 Can Am Spyder. He has a 2010 Harley Heritage classic. Below, the Bikers for Christ patch is part of their “presence” ministry.

which is “made up of all kinds of riders, ranging from the guy or gal who just wants to ride because they love the sport and the freedom it brings to them, to riders who

like to be in a motorcycle club or motorcycle ministry.” When representing Bikers for Christ, Bigfoot wears a leather vest with the organization’s colors. The colors and symbols have been carefully chosen so as to be completely unique and completely representative of their ministry. Wings in the orange and red colors of flames rise from a sword and an open book. The open book is because their lives are open books, Bigfoot says. “We have a good time but we’re also serious about God,” he says. ■

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I’m not a huge vegetable grower. Reasons for this are aplenty but foremost is the fact that I’m just not all that good at it. Using large containers has helped improve my successes and I will continue this method for tomatoes, kale and maybe peas or beans. The learning process has been all about evaluating and improving my methods where appropriate. I think all gardeners do this. We learn from our mistakes and continue to strive for a bountiful harvest without frustration. I’ve been intrigued by Territorial Seed Company in Cottage Grove. Last year they offered a few grafted vegetable plants with promises of increased production with fewer problems. Claims like that definitely get my attention. Here’s what they’re saying this year: “Revolutionizing home gardens with super-productive grafted vegetable plants, Territorial Seed Company is continuing to innovate these miraculous crops. Aside from increased yields and overall plant vigor, the grafted root stock contributes greatly to improve tolerance to environmental stresses, drought and diseases to the plant. By grafting popular home gardener veggie varieties to these robust rootstocks, you can turn a delicious heirloom with typically stingy yields into one that produces its delectable fruit by the bushel.” Remember last year when I wrote about the “Ketchup ‘n Fries” plant that grows potatoes underground and tomatoes above? This year, Territorial has really expanded its grafted vegetable inventory. In addition to tomato plants, you can purchase grafted cucumber, melons, eggplant and pepper

Grafted vegetables promise a bigger bounty, and a plant that withstands environmental stress. plants. And in some cases, like with the “Ketchup ‘n Fries” they’ve grafted two varieties onto one root stock. Wouldn’t it be fun to pick mouthfuls of Sungold and Sweet Million cherry tomatoes from the same plant? The one caveat is that they’re not inexpensive. Given that each plant is grafted by hand, I can understand that. Ranging from $7.95 to $8.95 per plant, plus shipping, the costs can add up quickly. But if the harvest is plentiful, one might be money ahead in the long run. I’m hoping that if any of you grow grafted vegetable plants, you’ll email me and let me know how they performed for you. (grace@ gracepete.com) On another note, I recently discovered “Ripe Near Me,” a website/app that allows growers to post their produce and

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share their bounty with others. Here is what the website says: “We allow anyone to post food that they grow themselves or post produce growing in a public space. It’s free to add as many different foods that you grow and you decide whether to swap, sell or giveaway your spoils.” It’s free to sign up and get alerts when other members in your area have produce to share. You can upload photos of your produce and, because it’s global, you can see what gardeners everywhere are growing. What a great idea.

Go to ripenear.me for all the details. Tips for April: Deadhead bulb flowers once they’ve finished blooming but leave foliage to feed the bulb for next year’s bloom. If the soil is workable, summer bulbs such as dahlias and gladiolus can be planted. Gladiola bulbs planted at two-week intervals will provide continuous summer bloom. Make sure to site them in an area with full sun and well-draining soil. Peas, spinach and other cool-weather vegetables can

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also be planted. Now is also a good time to prune or deadhead shrubs such as Daphne and Camellia that have finished blooming. Continue to monitor for slugs especially around susceptible plants such as hosta, dahlia, delphinium and vegetable seedlings. Finally, pulling weeds while the soil is damp and before they go to seed will save you a huge headache later on. For more information, visit my website: gracepete. blogspot.com. ■

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The Eugene/Springfield Mossbacks Volkssport Club meets at 8 a.m. April 9 at the Willamette Resources Educational Network (WREN), 751 Danebo Ave., Eugene, for the West Eugene Wetlands Walk. It offers both 5K and 10K walks on paved and gravel paths through the restored Willamette wet prairie and the wetland environmental education trail known as Tsanchiifin Trail and along Amazon Creek.

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about it: Long ago, the Tsanchiifin (san-cheef-in) band of the Kalapuya (kal-a-poo-ya) Indians lived in the southern end of the Willamette Valley and the land that is now the West Eugene Wetlands. Early explorers described the valley as a “River of Grass” because of the tufted hairgrass. At the top of the plant, a spray of shiny, green to blonde flower heads wave in

the breeze, resembling the rippling of water in a river. The Kalapuyan word for river is “tsal” (sal) and the word for grass is “luk-wah. “ Rain is the primary source of water for this wet prairie and, from late fall to spring, rain collects on the surface of the level ground creating the wetlands. There are over 350 species of plants, 30 species of dragonflies and 200 species of birds that call the West Eugene Wetlands home. In addition, the soggy habitat offers shelter for a variety of mammals and insects such as black-tailed deer, wood nymph butterflies, Townsend voles, green darner dragonflies, little brown bats, otters and whitetail dragonflies. Spring is a wonderful time to walk through the wetlands and see the tsal luk-wah begin a new season of life. The camas lillies and Kincaid’s lupine are beginning to bloom and the tufted hairgrass fill the wet prairie. The endangered Fenders blue butterfly larvae feast on the leaves of the Kincaid’s lupine, their only source of food. The western meadowlark and Pacific chorus (tree) frogs serenade us as we walk. The western pond turtles and the tadpoles can be seen enjoying the watery playground of the wetlands.

And herons, hawks and egrets keep an eye on us as we walk in the fresh air. The walk is family-friendly and ideal for all ages. Paths are suitable for strollers. Leashed, scooped, wellbehaved pets are welcome. A passport activity book for children will be provided to help them record what they see and learn about on the walk. Details: Sally Ross, 541726-7169, send an email to mossbackclub@comcast.net, or visit mossbacks.org.

Upcoming walks ■ April 2, meet at 8 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield, carpool to McMinnville to walk. ■ April 7, meet at 7 a.m., Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, carpool to Yachats to walk. ■ April 16, meet at 9 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield, carpool to Cottage Grove to walk the Row River Trail and Dorena Lake. ■ April 23, meet at 8 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield, carpool to Albany to walk. ■ April 30, meet at 9 a.m., Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, walk along the Willamette River to the UO and Rhododendron Gardens. ■

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Prevent osteoporosis with healthy lifestyle

Osteoporosis is not an uncommon condition. More than 53 million people in the United States have osteoporosis or are at high risk to develop it. As many as half of all women and a quarter of men older than 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. When a person has osteoporosis their bones lose density and mass — making them more likely to break or fracture. It is often referred to as a silent disease as symptoms include aches and pain around joints that many people simply disregard. If left untreated osteoporosis can continue to break down bone mass dramatically and lead to loss of joint function. Leading an active and healthy lifestyle is one of the best ways to prevent, or reverse the effects of osteoporosis. Keeping bones strong is another key preventative measure; specifically, get plenty of vitamin D and calcium. Some specific measures to help promote strong bones include: ■ Incorporate foods rich in vitamin D and calcium into your diet. Dairy products, dark green vegetables and fortified food products containing calcium are all excellent sources. The daily recommended intake is 400-800 international units daily for men and women under 50; 800-1,000 for men and women over 50. ■ Get a medical evaluation including a bone mineral density test and check with your doctor about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Make sure that you have your doctor’s approval to attempt certain exercises. Here are some of our favorite doctor-recommend-

ed activities: ■ Walking or using the elliptical. By fighting gravity to stay upright you engage your joints more. Walking and using the elliptical help to condition your heart as well. ■ Moderate weight lifting. Lifting weights engages muscles and helps them

become stronger. Each time you increase your muscle strength you reduce your risk of fractures. Be conscious of the weight you work with. In order to gauge your weight, opt for something that challenges you to get to six repetitions. Another great way to gauge weight is to alternate

between a weight that is easier for you with something that challenges you. For example, do eight arm curls with five pounds then switch to eight-pound weights and do five repetitions. ■ Increase your balance with yoga. Yoga is a great alternative to cardio. Try incorporating it into your exercise routine by swapping it with the elliptical once a week. Yoga helps stretch out your body and establish balance. There are many varieties of yoga and all of them will help you increase your range of motion as well. Some yoga routines may involve resistance bands that challenge your muscles in a new way and increase strength. ■ On hot days try water aerobics. Water aerobics is

a great way to be active yet gentle on your body at the same time. If you have back problems or recently suffered from an injury, aquatics aerobics may be the best option for you. While there is no single workout that diminishes osteoporosis, getting the right nutrients and exercising your muscles can greatly reduce the risk. Exercising does many great things for our body, it can also help prevent rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own healthy tissue and in turn causes pain and swelling in joints) which may be linked to osteoporosis. Talk to your doctor about what steps you can take to help prevent osteoporosis. ■

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An active Lane County group ensures plenty of support By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 1 million people in the United States, and as the aging population increases, more Americans will be diagnosed. An active Lane County chapter of Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon is sharing news and information about how to have a healthy life once that happens. There currently is no known cause or cure for the progressive movement disorder that affects the nervous system. Neither is there a definitive test for the disease, which is ancient enough to have been described in the Bible and in texts written on Egyptian papyrus. Unless they receive a diagnosis, most aren’t sure what Parkinson’s is, but they surely are familiar with the famous names who have it. Michael J. Fox helped raise the public’s profile of the disease follow-

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Dave Schwieger, a PRO support group facilitator, addresses a recent Eugene/Springfield PD Support Group. ing his diagnosis at the young age of 30. Linda Ronstadt revealed to AARP in 2013 that she has Parkinson’s and no longer can sing. Both Johnny Cash and Muhammad Ali went public with disorders related to Parkinson’s. Libby Kennard has been program director at Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO), which is based in Lake

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Oswego, for more than two years, but her experience with Parkinson’s patients goes back much further. While living in Colorado, Kennard was in the management of a large senior living community. “We had almost the whole gamut of independent living, assisted living and memory care,� she says. “I was the clinical director so my

role was about problem solving and overseeing care. In that role I advocated as hard as I could for figuring out how to take care of residents when they started having issues like falls or swallowing.� Kennard sought ways that residents could keep living normal lives despite their Parkinson’s symptoms, such as when tremors, slowed movement and speech changes made eating, walking and taking care of themselves on a daily basis more difficult. “Speech and swallowing are affected by Parkinson’s,� Kennard says, “so people need to have modified diets like thickened liquid or food that is the same consistency to reduce the chance of choking. I would find it a challenge and felt like it was a success if we could figure out how we could keep them at our facility if they saw it as their home and wanted to stay.� The main PRO office covers southern Washington, all of Oregon and sometimes northern California. It has only one satellite office in Eugene, where Kennard provides resources and information. It was opened because they saw a large need and demand for their services in the area. PRO offers support groups, social

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work, Medicare information, some home visits, educational programs and wellness opportunities, which primarily include exercise classes. “We help connect people to resources,� Kennard says. “The aging population is booming so while there’s 6 million people with Parkinson’s worldwide, that number is going to skyrocket. The way it is diagnosed now is just by observation over the course of time. They watch how your symptoms exhibit and change and they rule out other conditions. Taking good care of yourself, good nutrition and exercise is important, and the more information you have the more tools you have to live a good life with Parkinson’s.� About 70 people attend the main monthly support group. “That’s a large group,� Kennard says. “Out of that came a care partner support group and a young-onset group, because many people who are younger when they get their diagnosis are still working, so it’s an evening meeting, but they also feel like they have different issues to deal with so they wanted their own group.� There is interest in a second young-onset group. Kennard feels support groups are important because time with doctors is limited for patients with a lot of questions. “It’s helpful to hear about what other people have already been through,� she says, “just walking in the room and seeing you’re not the only one. Probably you’re the only one that’s spilling water at the dinner table, but when you walk into a room with people who have had it longer than you it can be a big relief to ask questions. It’s really good for care partners to get together and

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share ideas and be able to talk and listen and support each other.” A support group called PD Plus formed last year to serve those with atypical Parkinson’s or related disorders that are similar to Parkinson’s such as multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuc-

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lear palsy and Lewy body dementia. An Alternative and Supplemental Support Group formed in September. “They’re looking at complementary therapies and modabout anything alities they’re curious about,” Kennard says. “The facilitators will gather that information and they’ll have an educational presentation.” Participants may ask, “Does

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issues together and then they practice techniques to project their voice, for instance,” she says. “There are other issues around that, like communicating with your partner, speaking on the phone, coping skills. Maybe your partner speaks for you all the time and you become isolated.” Kennard also is offering a quarterly program on brain stimulation. “Deep brain stimulation is a surgery that is not new anymore, but it is new to being performed here,” she says. Dr. Neil Roundy of Oregon Neurosurgery Specialists, and Dr. Sara Batya of Oregon Neurology Associates, are collaborating to perform the surgery. In the procedure, small electric shocks are delivered to parts of the brain involved in Parkinson’s, which renders the parts inactive without destroying them. The first deep brain stimulation surgeries were done last December, and PRO held its first panel in January. “A lot of people here haven’t considered that surgery because the closest place to go was OHSU in Portland,” Kennard says. “Now that it’s local there’s going to be a lot of interest in people wanting to know (about) the team doing it. It’s a chance for people to come to actually meet the players involved and ask their own questions about it.” Next month: Living with Parkinson’s is more than just attending a support group. Learn more about how others are managing the disease, and some surprising benefits. ■

Of note

■ Lane County Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, 207 e. 5th ave., eugene, 541-3452988, parkinsonsresources.org. ■ spring Conference, April 10, Valley River Inn, Eugene. Details: pro.eventbrite.com. ■ Deep Brain stimulation Quarterly Panel, noon to 1 p.m. April 21, Northwest Specialty Clinics, fourth floor boardroom. Ask questions directly to a healthcare team.

sUPPORt GROUPs ■ eugene/springfield Group, 10:30 a.m. april 12, westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, eugene. ■ alternative and supple mental support Group, “emotional Freedom technique,” 1:30 p.m. april 19, willamalane adult activity Center, 215 west C st., springfield. ■ PD+ support Group, 2 p.m. May 18, PRO office, 207 e. 5th ave., eugene. ■ Young Onset support Group, 6:30 p.m. april 20, Riverbend hospital, Room 12a, 3333 Riverbend Dr., springfield. ■ Care Partner support Group, 1:30 p.m. april 26, PRO office, 207 e. 5th ave., eugene. ■ Florence support Group, 1:30 p.m. april 27, shorewood senior apartments, 1451 spruce st., Florence. ■ Cottage Grove support Group, 10 a.m. april 28, trinity Lutheran Church, 675 s. 7th st.

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Byrdsong Renaissance Consort, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541682-5450.

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(through May 9) Guitar Workshop, 10 a.m. Mondays, Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $10. 541-682-5318.

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Intro to Word, 10 a.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. “Ladies Who Fool Around,” a vocal showcase of wacky, fun and foolish songs, 8 to 10:30 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene. Thejazzstation.org. Pianist/ composer David Nevue, 7 p.m., Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield. $20/$10. 541-8680689. Overview of Home Food Preservation for the Beginner, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., OSU Extension, 996 Jefferson St., Eugene. $25. 541-3445859.

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Country Jam and Dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Central Grange, 87228 Central Road, Eugene. 541-935-2235. Eugene Symphony, concert and celebration of Eugene’s cultural scene, 5:30 p.m., Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene. $25-$69. 541-682-5000. All That Jazz with Jim Buchmann, 1 to 5 p.m., Springfield Elks, 1701 Centennial Blvd., Springfield. $10.

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(through May 9) Living Well with Chronic Pain, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Willamette Medical Building, 2401 River Road, Eugene. Free. 541682-4103.

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The Small Dog Walkers, 10 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541682-5318.

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Lane County Association of PERS Retirees (LCAP), 10 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-3443430. Chefs’ Night Out, a benefit for FOOD for Lane County, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene. $75/$90. 541-682-5000.

Open Microphone Musical Benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music Pub, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. 541-942-3878.

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(through April 27) Personal Growth Spring Cleaning with Carolyn Higgins, 1 to 3 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. $14/$17. 541-736-4444. Shuffle Concert, 7 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. $30/$10. 541-997-1994.

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Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer, 7:30 p.m., 755 River Road, Eugene. $15. mmeyer@ efn.org.

Eugene Vocal Arts and Eugene Concert Choir, “Shadow and Light,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Beall Concert Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene. EugeneVocalArts.org or 541-682-5000.

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Island Park Gallery opening reception, “Birds of the Americas,” 5 to 7 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. 541-736-4444. Radio Redux: “It Happened One Night,” 7:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m. Sunday), Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene. $18+. 541-682-5000.

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Casino Night, fundraiser for Lane Senior Support Coalition, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Crescent Park Senior Living, 2951 Coburg Road, Eugene. $20.

(through May 1) Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun,” 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 2:30 p.m.

Make it: Box of Books, papercraft for adults, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.

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iPad for Beginners, 1:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.

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The Fire, featuring Rebecca Lomnicky and David Brewer, 7 to 9 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. $15/$10. EugeneScottishFestival.com.

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Eugene/Springfield Mossbacks Volkssport Club, meet at 7 a.m., Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, to carpool to Yachats. Mossbacks.org.

The Hootenanny, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with 12:30 p.m. potluck, Central Grange, 87228 Central Road, Eugene. 541-935-2235.

Sunday, Cottage Theater, 700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove. $25/$20. 541942-8001.

(also April 10) 28th Annual Cascade Model Railroad Swap Meet and Train Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. $6. 541-225-7394.

(also 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 10) Friends of Eugene Public Library, Annual Book Sale Fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lane Events Center, Lane County Fairgrounds. 541-682-5450.

Investing in Your Grandchild’s Education, 1:30 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. 541-736-4444. Memory and More support group for those with memory loss, their family, friends and care partners, “Losses related to memory issues,” 10 to 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene. 541-3450341. Healthy Start to Spring open house, 1 to 4 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. 541-736-4444.

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Build a Spring Planter Box, 9 a.m. to noon, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. $33/$36. 541-736-4444. AAUW: Brian O’Neill, UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 10:30 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. 541-344-4572.

One-on-One Job Hunt Help, 4 to 6 p.m. by appointment, Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-6825450.

Newcomer’s Social, 3 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-6825318. Popular English Country and Community dance, 7 p.m., Santa Clara Grange, 295 Azalea, Eugene. $5. Braincircuitsystem. com/English.

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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • APRIL 2016 Spring Bird Walk, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Mount Pisgah Arboretum, Eugene. $5.

Outdoors, with writer James Mills, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive.

CALENDAR 17 CONTINUED FROM P. 11 Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club annual Rock and Mineral Show, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., Goshen Grange, 85628 Dillard Access Road, Eugene. Admission: 50 cents. 541-517-3617. Essential Oils for Your Health, 10 a.m. to noon, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. $14/$16. 541736-4444.

(through April 20) Sustainable Landscape Training, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., OSU Extension Service, 996 Jefferson St., Eugene. $25. 541-344-5859.

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(also 2 p.m. April 29) Auditions for Campbell’s Got Talent, 11 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-682-5318. New Hikes on the Oregon Coast with writer Bill Sullivan, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-6825450.

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Medicinal Herbs Walk, 10 a.m. to noon, Mount Pisgah Arboretum, Eugene. $5. (also 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17) Early Rhododendron and Azalea Flower Show and Plant Sale, 1 to 5 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. 541-997-3082.

Retired Senior Providers of Lane County, “State of Oregon Long Term Care Ombudsman Program,” 2 p.m., Sheldon Oaks Retirement, 2525 Cal Young Road, Eugene. 541-342-1983.

541-682-5450. Introduction to Fermentation, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Community of Christ Church, 1485 Gilham Road, Eugene. $60. 541344-5859.

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Lane County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale and Garden Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lane County Fairgrounds Horse Barn, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene.

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Mike and Carleen McCornack, 7:30 p.m., 755 River Road, Eugene. $12.

Make it: Box of Books, papercraft for adults, Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1566 Coburg Road. NARFE, “Adaptive Gardening,” noon, Sizzler Restaurant, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield. 541-334-5108.

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Make it: Box of Books, papercraft for adults, 6 p.m., Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road.

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SAI activities for April

The Successful Aging Institute of Lane Community College recommends some of these classes offering in April. Authentic Italian Pasta: Hands-On! — Noon to 3 p.m. April 9-16. Become a Senior Companion — 2 to 3 p.m. April 4. Curvy Yoga – 10:45 a.m. to noon April 3 to May 1. Legal Decisions: Our Parents, Ourselves — 6 to 8 p.m.

April 14-28. Optimizing Social Security Benefits — 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 28. Personal Care Aide — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 19 to June 2. Urban Homesteading 101 — 7 to 9 p.m. April 4 to June 8. Ongoing — AARP Smart Driver Course. Visit lanecc.edu/sai/ coursedescriptions for times and locations or call 541-463-6262 To request this information in an alternate format (Braille, digital, audio or large print), please contact the Center for Accessible Resources, 541463-5150 (voice); 711 (relay); Building 1, 218; or AccessibleResources@lanecc.edu. ■

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The Senior Provider Information Network of Lane County (SPIN) recently honored Diana Goodman and Letty Morgan with a SPIN Award at the Campbell Center in Eugene. The annual award, presented since 2009, was the brainchild of Nancy Koll, ElderHealth and Living, and honors someone who has made a significant contribution to our professional community in service to seniors and persons with disabilities. In 1990, Goodman and Morgan founded a business model that is now ElderCare Resources, Inc. SPIN co-chair Claudia Norton, manager at Willamette Oaks, presented the award recognizing Goodman and Morgan for their service to elderly and disabled persons and their mentoring of other local elder professionals. “It’s the personal relationships and a commitment to, hopefully improving the quality of one’s life that provide me with a purpose,� Goodman says. “Twenty-five years ago, when we founded ERI (on Labor Day), I’m not sure we could have envisioned what a

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tremendous resource ‘we’ could be, and would become.â€? The mission of SPIN is to provide education, information and networking opportunities to professionals of Lane County so they can better serve seniors and people with disabilities. The group has been meeting in its Diana current format since Goodman 2004. and Letty Previous SPIN Morgan Aw a r d honorees were include Carolyn St. pleasantly C l a i r, r e g i s t e r e d surprised nurse, care coordinby their ator; Frank Hales, SPIN retired director of the awards. Cascade Coast Chapter of the AlzheimCourtesy e r ’s A s s o c i a t i o n ; photo Barbara Passarelli, fiduciary aide, ElderCare Resources, Inc.; Lauren Holland, judge, Lane County Circuit Court; Jo Schechter, Northwest Boomer and Senior News, and Lifestream Celebrations; Nancy Koll, administrator/CFO, ElderHealth and Living; and Jennifer Saunders, registered nurse, New Horizons In-Home Care. â–

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cups and saucers, water glasses, silverware (including serving pieces and extra spoons) creamer and sugar, two teapots, a water pitcher and napkins. Tablecloths are provided and you can decorate the table as fancy as you wish. The event also features a raffle and silent auction, as well as entertainment, speakers and vendors. Find the event on Facebook at Lane County Pink Ribbon

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p.m. April 10, Lane Events Center, Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene. Proceeds from this all-volunteer project support Eugene Public Library classes, programs and events, including Summer Reading for children and teens. More than 300 volunteers work year-round to prepare for the sale. The sale features thousands of gently-used and like-new books on all topics, at bargain prices of only $1 and $2. Also for sale are DVDs, vinyl, audio books, sheet music and music CDs. Recent bestsellers will be available in the Good as New

section, and collectors can check for rare and specialty books in Individually Priced. A children’s area offers a large selection of books, DVDs and CDs for youth. VISA/Mastercard will be accepted, as well as cash and checks. Admission and parking are free. The book sale is the Friends’ major yearly fundraiser. Details: Eugene Public Library, 541-682-5450, Eugeneor.gov/library, or Friends of Eugene Public Library, 541484-1452, friendseugenelibrary.org. ■

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OLD SPORTS CARS WANTED: 1948-1972. Alfa, Austin Healey, Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes, MG, Porsche. CASH FOR GOOD CON- “American Classics DITION reloading eq- also!” 503-538-8096 uipment & supplies. 541-905-5453. CASH FOR PRE 1980 sport & non-sport BASEBALL & SPORTS gum or cigarette MEMORABILIA want- cards, model kits, ed. Buying old cards, comic books, old pennants, auto- toys, old car or?? graphs, photographs, Private collector. 503tickets, programs, 313-7538. Pacific Coast League, etc. Alan, 503-481- 30+ YEARS TRUSTED, 0719. REPUTABLE ANTIQUES BUYER. ALCASH for DIABETIC WAYS BUYING: old TEST STRIPS. Help photos, postcards, those in need. Paying costume jewelry, up to $40 per box. most anything antique Free pickup! Call or vintage. Please call Sharon, 503-679- 503-422-8478. 3605.

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32 Cemetery Plots TWO PREMIUM VIEW LOTS. Belcrest Memorial, lots 1 & 2. Section 94, block 13. Transfer fee included. $7000, obo. 503-8776897, 503-873-2291. BELCREST CEMETERY PLOTS, $2000 (Salem). Two choice plots in the old section, $2000 each. Save hundreds of dollars. 503-623-3184.

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