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neighborhood is safe, things like that.” For airfare, Gauthier Traveling is usually a low searches online sites like priority for those busy with Cheapair.com or Expedfamilies and careers. But with ia.com. retirement, time and the She starts searching about world open up. six weeks from her travel Here, three experienced date, and checks prices daily. travelers share tips on how to She then calls the airline and travel affordably and the most asks them to match the lowest imperative items to bring on a price, which they often agree trip. to because then they don’t Shirley gauthier, 65, behave to pay the discount site’s gan traveling in earnest once fees. It does take some time she retired three years ago. to do this, she admits. When she was raising her She recently took a trip to family, there was minimal the Philippines, her biggest budget for traveling. “Our undertaking so far. vacation was a trip to the “It was a whole new travel coast for the day, not even adventure and I read a whole overnight,” she says. “I never lot more reviews,” she says. dreamed I would travel this To pack light, she took much.” clothes she didn’t plan on She now makes it happen bringing home — Gauthier by bartering for housesitting purchases nice but inexpenand rides to the airport, and sive clothing items from thrift searching online for the abstores and when they’re dirty, solute best deals. she’ll leave them and make An airport cab ride can be room in her bags for anything $30, and parking fees of $14 she plans on bringing home. per day add up. She avoids She never travels with a those by asking her friends laptop computer anymore, Courtesy photo but brings an iPad because of for rides and helping them out Tiffany Haugen took her work on the road with her — to Zimbabwe. She has in return. She trades housesitthe ease with airport security. traveled with her family twice to Africa, as well as to India and Southeast Asia. ting with friends, which gives When flying with one the extra assurance of some- She has learned that it’s most important to be prepared. other person, she recomone at home looking out for mends to always choose an things while you’re gone. aisle seat and a window seat For the most accu- and leave the middle seat empty. Lane Transit now has a stop near hotel rooms for that rate reviews, look for the airport, which allows riders to take price. The service “Those are the tickets that are sold “verified guest” rev- last and there’s a good chance that you doesn’t tell you what the bus and get picked up by a shuttle iews — written by might have that empty seat between from the last stop. This works if hotel you’re bidding those who have actu- the two of you,” she says. “And if that on but it will tell you you’re not traveling with too much ally stayed at or vis- seat sells and somebody is there how many stars it luggage. The fare for a single ride is ited the place. You they’ll trade with you so you can sit has, the location and free for those 65 and over. can also search by with your travel partner.” amenities. Gauthier, though, prefers to take review type, says “The only surprise the first flight out in the morning, so Sylvia Kirkland and her partner Gauthier, such as I have ever gotten is this service doesn’t work for her. Tom Watson are devoted to Airbnb for “solo traveler.” when I open up that Early morning flights do have other finding affordable places to stay when “If I’m traveling hotel door and it’s advantages. “It’s usually less expenthey travel. by myself I look for way better than I sive and I like to know that if someAirbnb is a service that connects reviews by solo travthing happens and that flight is late I expected,” she says. homeowners with travelers looking elers,” she says. “If “I have never been can always be pushed forward,” she for a place to stay. Rather than hotels traveling with my I’m disappointed and I says. “The airport is less crowded and or actual bed and breakfasts, the grandkids or somehave used Priceline the lines are shorter.” rentals are typically small homes or one else with kids I extensively. My safe She lives minimally and puts most rooms in a home where other people go to reviews from bet is to bid only on of her extra money toward her travel may be living. The couple has used people who have three-stars or up and budget. To stretch it as much as possithe service eight times over the past traveled with families I’ve never paid more ble, she scours online sites such as On using Priceline three years with good results. because they’re gothan $75 for threeor Priceline.com for the best deals. “What I like about Airbnb is you ing to tell me how far “There are tricks to it and it’s rather four-stars.” can see a lot of pictures of the properthe front desk is from Gauthier says reintimidating the first time you do it, ty and we have to create a profile for the parking lot or if the hotel was kid views are an important part of the but once you get into it, it’s incrediourselves so the property owners can friendly. If I’m going as a couple then travel experience. They can cover ble.” decide if they want to accept our I want to know if they have a happy restaurants, museums, hotels, parks or Priceline’s methods let you pick the any attraction. hour in the lounge at night or if the price you want to pay and “bid” on See TRAVEL p. 3
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reservation or not,” Kirkland says. Watson says the first Airbnb they stayed in had a pass-through bathroom. “We were fine with it but it helped us to know that next time we’d look for a separate bathroom,” he says. “That just made us more comfortable.” Both agree that a prime benefit of Airbnb is being able to select a rental in the part of town where they want to be. Another benefit is that since both the renters and the tenants have to create profiles, you feel that you’re engaging with a real person and there’s a greater sense of trust. “The person who offers the place has a profile so you can look at their comments and what other people have said,” Watson says. “And there are public reviews that anyone can read and you can also leave a review privately for the person.” Kirkland adds, “And if I stay at a place I put up a review of that place and then our host gives a review for us.”
tiffany haugen and her husband, Don, both grew up in Walterville, near where they now live. After they got married they both took teaching jobs in a tiny Eskimo village in Alaska, with virtually
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Sylvia Kirkland stayed at this Airbnb rental in Sacramento, California, for only $106 on a Saturday night. Kirkland loves using Airbnb because of the convenience and trust that comes from renting from a real person. no roads and no stores. “One of our goals was to live a subsistence lifestyle,” she says. “We spent seven years doing that and then we went overseas and continued that feeling of living on the local economy.” After living in Indonesia and moving back to Walterville, the Haugens began to make a living from teaching and writing about outdoor skills and cooking. Over 11 years, Tiffany Haugen says the family spent summers and vacations going anywhere they could. The most important thing they have learned is that old motto:
Be prepared. “Preparation is a big thing for us,” she says. “We like the idea of being spontaneous say, to go on a hike, but you’ve got that backpack or that toiletries kit that are always at the ready no matter what comes up. That’s the worst thing, to not be prepared if you’ve got a headache or you need some allergy medicine.” Carry along shelf-stable snacks and pack different toiletries kits for plane or car travel. Take your medicine with you. The Haugens also regularly read reviews. “No matter what city I land
in, I’m instantly on Trip Adviser or Yelp looking at where we should eat or what this hike is really like,” she says. Some might worry that reviews aren’t truthful, but Haugen says if you read enough of them, you’ll be able to tell the details that set apart a realistic review. “If someone’s super critical of a restaurant and there’s another one that’s totally glowing, you might think, hmmm, but don’t let those kind of things prevent you from doing something,” she says. The Haugens have traveled to India and Southeast Asia,
and twice to Africa. She says to be aware of travel warnings — never ignore them — but try to ask someone who actually lives there what the situation really is. After all, she says, there are some cities in the United States that travelers might avoid if they only heard what was on the news. No matter where Haugen is going, she always brings a sarong. “It’s kind of like a sheet but you can use it as a beach towel, a dress, or wrap it around you if you have to change clothes somewhere,” she says, “and people don’t think you’re going to a toga party if you have to wear it somewhere.” While her children would probably say the most important item to travel with is their phone or iPad, the Haugens rely on Chapstick, eye drops and earplugs. “Comfort is a big deal,” she says. “Wear comfortable shoes that you already know how they perform. Somebody wears great boots and don’t put them to the test and they hike five miles and they may get blisters that may ruin their entire trip. Buy that new expensive, nice raincoat but go put it on in the rain and walk around in it before you drag it to London and realize it’s too hot.” And finally, the advice of nearly every experienced traveler everywhere: Don’t over pack. ■
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Years ago, during the late 1990s, I remember a particular trip to the local farmers’ market. Among the throng of vendors showcasing their yummy goodies, one booth especially captured my interest. As an incurable plant
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addict, I was more interested in plants than produce. It had a spread of interesting potted plants that I really wanted to buy and take home. I got to talking to the owner, Mark Leichty, who said, “If you like what you see here, you should come out to the nursery.” I did. And so began my foray into out-of-the-way plant nurseries
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and my decades-long admiration for the recently closed Fry Road Nursery. This spring several people have asked me where I buy my plants and what nurseries I frequent near my home here in the Albany area of the midWillamette Valley. So I’ve put together a sort of road trip for plant lovers. Before we get to the country nurseries, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the mainstream nurseries located in Corvallis and Albany that are worth a regular visit. They will have the typical plants, but sometimes I’ll find something unique. For instance, while at Shonnard’s Nursery recently in west Corvallis, I found a Lewis’ Monkey-flower (Mimulus lewisii), a very showy native plant that’s been on my wish list for a long time. Here are the mainstream nurseries in the area. garland Nursery: garlandnursery.com. Nursery: Shonnard’s shonnards.com. home grown gardens: homegrowngardens77.com. tom’s garden center: facebook.com/Toms-GardenCenter. One of the valley’s most out-of-the-way, off-the-grid nurseries is Dancing oaks (dancingoaks.com). The trip there is almost as enjoyable as the nursery itself as the car
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For gardeners, there are few better pleasures than visiting other gardens, especially specialty nurseries, of which the Willamette Valley has in abundance.
climbs steep Priem Road and provides the rider a gorgeous view of the valley. Once you arrive, the display gardens will vie for your attention but then there are several hoop houses full of unique plants to see. rocky Mountain Nursery (rkymtnnsy.com), located right outside of Independence, is wholesale but open to the public. They’ve got really great prices on the more com-
mon plants that cost twice as much elsewhere. I recently bought two, three-gallon hydrangeas that I’ve been wanting for a long time. The place is huge and definitely worth a trip and a stroll down the long rows. From the Facebook page of gindhart Nursery, it looks like all they have are hanging baskets and annuals, but when you visit you’ll see there is so much more. Browse three hoop houses filled with tropicals and perennials, plus a huge selection and great prices on shrubs and trees. On the way to Gindhart Nursery are two other stops worth taking in on Peoria Road, southeast of Corvallis. peoria gardens, (peoriagardens.com) is chiefly a wholesale nursery but in July, the week after Independence Day, the owners open their doors to the public. Also, a stop for fresh fruit and veggies at peoria road farm Market (facebook.com /peoriaroadfarmmarket) is definitely time well spent, but not just for the produce. They’ve got three hoop houses full of great plants as well. Their hardy succulent selection alone is worth the trip. Did I miss any? If so, please visit my blog, gracepete.blogspot.com, and let me know. Enjoy your travels. ■
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coffee table. He smiled warmly, yet his eyes remained serious. “He told me his name was Jim and asked me if I was looking for the Beginner’s Nar-anon meeting,” Ann says, noting that she felt a sensitivity in his voice that put her at ease. After Ann explained why she had come, Jim described the program, parameters and
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Ann followed the signs along a concrete walkway, noticing a series of office doors on her right and neatlyplanted landscapes on her left. She felt persistent trepidation at the thought of walking into a room of strangers. These thoughts were made even more difficult as she carried the most perplexing, profound heartache she had ever known – a close family member dealing with drug addiction. “Nar-anon Family Group this way” read signs strategically placed at each turn. The resolve in her steps overruled uncertainties as she arrived at the specific meeting room. Ann had learned about the benefits of family support groups from her friend Ruth, who encouraged Ann to attend. “I already have a wealth of supportive friends and family members,” Ann remembers telling her friend, contending she already had found many resources to help her better understand addiction. “I told her I didn’t have time to add another meeting into my week. But she reasoned with me, ‘Maybe you’re supposed to go for the support you can offer to others.’” Despite her initial resistance to the idea, Ann finally stood outside the door, about to visit her first support group. Even more, she recently had determined to explore two different kinds of support groups offered in her community —
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Following the hour-long introductory meeting with Jim, Ann was joined by about a dozen others for the group meeting. Jim reminded them about the importance of confidentiality. “Nothing shared within this circle was to be repeated outside, not even to spouses,” Ann says. Group members each have an opportunity to share a challenge, an enlightenment or encouragement. They also can simply pass up their turn. As her first meeting drew to a close, a woman seated next to Ann handed her a list of names and phone numbers. “She told me that I was free to call anyone on the list if I wanted someone to talk to,” Ann says, adding that if one person didn’t answer, “keep going until you get someone free to answer your call.” To conclude the meeting, the group stood up, held hands and recited “The Serenity
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Prayer” together. “Jim explained to me that the Nar-anon support program is not religious, but holds spiritual components where each individual is free to acknowledge their ‘higher power’ as whatever entity they choose,” Ann says. “Although I was quite familiar with the prayer,
swaying and singing out loud to the lyrics, which were filled with declarations of second chances, relentless love, freedom, acceptance, fresh starts and a new life. “I had never stood in the midst of such an authentic air of sheer celebration,” Ann says. “I discovered that I was
I felt a new depth of release, resolve and even comfort while saying it out loud with these people.”
surrounded by people overcoming and recovering from a whole gamut of what Celebrate Recovery defines as ‘hurts, habits and hang-ups.’ They had addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, porn — to only name a few hang-ups — as well as people affected by the shrapnel of such lives, or any other form of hurt, for that matter. Here we were, all together, celebrating victory and hope.” Following the song set, a married couple took the stage and shared their poignant journey of overcoming drug and alcohol abuse. After the hour of music, announcements and the message, the audience broke into groups, separated by gender and purpose. Ann attended CR-101, a group for first-timers. She listened to the story of two individuals who had stopped using drugs years ago, but had not been able to recover from the impact that years of substance
“I had never stood in the midst of such an authentic air of sheer celebration.” ann
celebrate recovery (meets at Eugene Christian Fellowship, 89780 N. Game Farm Road, Eugene) The following week, Ann made a visit to another support group, this one with quite a different feel. A large “Celebrate Recovery” sign in the parking lot directed Ann into a gymnasium-size room where she found dozens of people sharing dinner and conversations around tables. A full band was setting up on a platform, including professional lighting and sound. After dinner, the tables were cleared and replaced by rows of chairs facing the stage. The band began playing and, Ann says, “the place began rocking.” She was joined by about 150 people who jumped to their feet and began clapping,
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For years, we’ve been hearing from organizations like the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, among others, about the importance of preventive health screenings and early detection of potentially life threatening diseases. Catching health problems early saves money and, more importantly, it saves lives. While many insured Americans take advantage of these screenings, many others do not, often due to real or perceived cost. It wasn’t until the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2013 that preventive health screenings, ranging from colorectal and breast cancer to cholesterol and blood pressure testing, became available at no cost to the vast majority of Americans. Despite this, many Ameri-
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abuse had caused, and which left them oblivious and powerless to repair the damage, and ultimately stay sober. They shared that it was only by engaging in a serious, thoughtful journey at Celebrate Recovery that they were able to obtain healing, understanding, and the resources to move forward. “The next day, I met with two leaders of the women’s co-dependency group, for coffee,” Ann says. “They openly shared their individual journeys with me and that, because of the impact their first Celebrate Recovery group had made on them, they were energized to start their second session as support group leaders.” They told her that addicts have a 60 percent higher chance of turning their lives around when someone close
cans continue to underuse them. Only three in five Oregonians are currently getting screened for colorectal cancer — the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Oregon, according to the American Cancer Society. Together with providers and other health care organizations nationwide, the American Cancer Society has set a goal to increase this rate to 80 percent by 2018. Still, many Oregonians aren’t getting screened for colorectal cancer and other preventable diseases because they don’t believe they are at risk, don’t understand what testing options are available to them, or don’t think they can afford it. Regular screenings for colorectal cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer, among others, are important because they are the most powerful weapon we have in fighting preventable diseases. Even
to them is part of a family support program. Then, they gave Ann their phone number and encouraged her to contact them at any time. Ann says she’s now happy she made the decision to attend a support group. “I heard living examples, and that had a profound impact on me,” she says, “far beyond gaining information from printed materials. I was able to talk with others about overcoming and surviving the overwhelming powers of addiction, either as an addict or someone who cares greatly about an addict.” She also heard true-life stories of tough love, and says she gained deeper insight into applying these concepts into her own situation. “I found a depth of understanding, empathy and passion toward support in ways not all people — fortunately — have had the experience to be equipped to offer,” Ann says. ■
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simple biometric screenings that measure body mass index, cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and other vital signs can provide valuable baseline information and establish risk levels for certain diseases. Preventive screenings are also key to keeping America’s rising health care costs under control. It costs the consumer nothing to take advantage of health federally-approved screenings, and treating the early stages of a disease can be far less expensive than treating it in its advanced stages. Secondly, preventive screenings lead to early detection, which helps identify diseases when they are most treatable. In short, a preventive screening can save your life. Adults with certain risk factors may be eligible for other screenings, such as lung cancer and osteoporosis. Following is a small sampling of the preventive health services available to insured Americans
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photographed for the school yearbook. “In college I knew Photographer I wanted to Jacob Pace be in the arts took this and came to photo of a Oregon to mountain study fine biker on the art and as Perimeter much phoTrail at Box tography as Canyon in I could,” Colorado. says Pace, Courtesy photo who began shooting weddings on the weekends and learned how to run a photography business. After college he completed photography internships and worked at a photo studio. Now, he is lead photographer at Imagination International, a company that sells art supplies, and he has his own photography business, Pace Images, focused on outdoor lifestyle photography such as hiking, camping and mountain biking. His first piece of advice sounds like a joke, but it’s not. “Ask the younger generation around you,” Pace says with a laugh. “Don’t worry about feeling silly, just ask for help. Say, ‘Nephew or Grandson or Son or Daughter, please help me with this.’” Next, consider some gear. A tripod — there are inexpensive flexible ones that are very
effective — allows you to attach a camera so it doesn’t have to be held. “Use a tripod especially when you’re doing family photos,” Pace says. “Stabilizing the camera so you’re not holding it will ensure a sharp image. If there’s low light and you don’t have to worry about having a steady hand the tripod will take care of that for you.” When the sky is overcast, use your flash. For group photos, back far enough away that everyone is in the frame, but leave a buffer of space. Just don’t go too far back. “The way I describe that is you’re leaving room for the photo to breathe,” Pace says. “You have your five family members but you’ve left a comfortable amount of space around them so they don’t feel squished or forced into the frame.” When Pace is taking shots of people, he likes to set them up outside, perhaps under a nice tree. This filtered light can help avoid shadows under the eyes, for instance. It doesn’t seem like it would make much difference, but if the sun is directly overhead, the human brow creates enough of a shadow to darken the eyes unless the lighting is evened out. “If you put your group in the shade everything is softly exposed and there’s no shad-
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ows,” he says. If you’re interested in shooting, say, a beautiful flower in your garden, consider the time of day. “Shoot when the sun is low in the sky,” Pace says. “Personally, I would go in the evening starting at 6:30 until about 8. That is because you are getting a light source, the sun, to be off axis, to be at an angle to the subject, which creates texture and shadow.” Even absolute beginners can take photos confidently. Most digital cameras have automatic settings — portrait, landscape, night and fast action — that work well. It’s worth taking the time to read over the manual that comes with the camera. With automatic settings, there’s no worry about shutter speed or exposure time, so you can concentrate on other elements, namely the background, framing, cropping, light and color. These are the “artistic” things that can turn a bad photo into a great one. If you are comfortable going into manual mode, Pace
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says to look through the viewfinder and see the negative symbol on one side and the positive symbol on the other. “You want that dead center,” he says. “If you can move your dial to dead center you will have a clean, direct exposed image.” Adjusting the f-stop and shutter speed also affect your image. Shutter speed is how fast a shutter opens and closes to let light into the camera. “You can take a photo that is in the blink of an eye or you can take a photo that is 30 seconds long,” Pace says. “If you have some more equipment you can take a photo that is six hours long if you want to.” The f-stop is a hole that gets smaller or bigger depending on the setting. Selecting a lower fnumber is “opening up” the lens. Selecting a higher f-number is “closing” the lens. Depth of field increases with the f-number, meaning that photographs taken with a low f-number generally have subjects at one distance in focus, with the rest of the background or foreground out of focus. “If you want to clearly see everything in the frame of your shot you want your f-stop
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Jacob Pace took this photo of friends on a backcountry ski trip.
to be higher, the highest traditionally is f-22,” says Pace. “If you want to focus on one item really specifically, like that flower, and you want everything else to be out of focus, you want your f-stop to be 2.8 or so. Some cameras don’t go down that far so it might be f4 or f-5.6.”
What about my smartphone? Cameras have come a long way, and that includes the one on your smartphone, which has a more automatic, relaxed way of shooting. Because you don’t control settings, focusing
on framing, cropping and the basic elements of design such as repetition, contrast, color and shape will give you a dynamic, pleasing photo. And there are a multitude of apps for editing your phone camera images. “You can change the color, the crop, you can use lens flares and different vintage looks if you like,” Pace says. “I’ve tried probably 10 different apps just to see what the differences are and each of them have their own style. Just find one you like and utilize it.” He likes an app called
Snapseed and a website called CreativeLive.com, which offers free, live online classes. After the initial viewing, classes can be downloaded for a fee. The class catalog includes portrait or newborn photography, wedding photography, Photoshop skills and more. Finally, Pace recommends taking a class or joining a photography group. He speaks and teaches classes at Lane Community College and local senior centers. A group, whether it meets weekly or monthly in person or online, is a great way to learn techniques and tips. “I post my photos online and ask for feedback, even if I don’t want to hear it,” he says, laughing. “There are many different points of view. Listen to others and get that feedback because that’s how you grow as a human or an artist.” ■
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Nancy King, jazz vocalist, with Randy Porter, Dave Captein and Todd Strait, 7 and 9 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene. $20/$15. Thejazzstation.org.
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Summer Reading Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. All books are $1. 541-6825450.
Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Carpool to Corvallis Peavy Arboretum and McDonald Forest in Corvallis. Mossbacks.org for more July walks and details.
Eugene Symphonic Band, 6:30 3 p.m., Alton Baker Park, Eugene, during the Maude Kerns Art in the
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Lane County Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8th Avenue at Oak Street, Eugene.
Fitbit for Wellness, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $11/$13. 541-736-4444.
Digitize and Restore Photos, 2 8 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541682-5450.
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(through July 14) Plein Air Art, 10 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $86/$103. 541-7364444.
657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. Donations taken.
Tour of the Owen Rose Garden, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $8. 541-682-5318.
Smokey Beau’s Café and 22 “The Fabulous Funny Forties,” featuring Dona Clarke and
Jesse Cloninger Quartet, 7:30 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene.
Laurie Hammond, 7:30 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene. $10.
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(through July 17) “As the Butter Churns … or All That Glitters is Not Gold,” an original melodrama, 7 p.m. (2:30 p.m. Sunday), Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove. $7. 541942-8001. Prepare Now for Your Winter Garden, 1:30 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. 541-736-4444.
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Eugene Symphonic Band, 6:40 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheatre, prior to the Eugene Symphony Orchestra concert. Free tickets through Hult Center Box Office.
Optimizing Social Security, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-682-5318.
Open microphone benefit 12 for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music Pub,
Checkrite Electronics Repair, 11 a.m. to noon, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Lunch at noon, $4. 541-682-5318.
Budding, a class about growing tree fruits, 10 a.m., GrassRoots Garden, 1465 Coburg Road, Eugene. $25. 541-344-0265.
Habitat for Humanity Blues 17 Build Concert, 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bennett Vineyards and Wine
Michael Radliff, tribute to 23 Chet Baker, 7:30 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W. Broadway, Eugene.
to Tarot, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 25 Intro Campbell Community Center,
155 High St., Eugene. $5. 541-6825318.
Tea and Tours: Salem’s 26 High Deepwood Museum, 9:15 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., leaving from Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $73/$85. 541-7364444.
Company, 25974 Hwy. 36, Cheshire. $25/$30. Bluesbuild.org.
Start and Grow an Arts and 14 Crafts Business, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library,
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The Senior Provider Information Network of Lane County (SPIN) will host its ninth annual free Boomer and Senior Resource Fair, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6, at Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. The fair features free giveaways, activities, refreshments, music, and approximately 50 vendors providing
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information on boomer- and senior-related issues. The fair is sponsored by Willamette Oaks, Visiting Angels and Bayberry Commons. In-kind sponsors are The Arc of Lane County, The Lane Senior Guide, and Eugene Magazine. Refreshments are provided by Willamette Oaks. Proceeds from the fair benefit local programs for seniors and persons with disabilities. Most recently, financial gifts were made to the Lane Senior Support Coalition, Campbell
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Community Center and Meals on Wheels. The mission of SPIN is to provide education, information and networking opportunities to professionals of Lane County so they can better serve seniors and persons with disabilities. SPIN has been meeting since 2004 in its current format. Contact Janet Whitty, 541682-6313, for more information about SPIN. Contact Barbara Passarelli, 541-5564116, for more information about the resource fair. ■ with Your Phone, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $19. 541-6825318.
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A lot has changed over the years when it comes to recommendations for new moms and their babies. There was once a time when new moms were instructed to feed their babies anything from rice cereal to formula – and it was standard practice to keep newborns in nurseries, separate from their moms after delivery. Today, global health experts universally agree that breastmilk is the very best food a baby can get. Study after study has confirmed that breastfeeding a baby provides a solid foundation for a healthy life. Breastmilk contains antibodies that promote a strong immune system. Breastfed children have been found to have lower rates of obesity as adults, healthier teeth and lower rates of asthma and allergies. Another key element in the healthy baby equation is establishing a solid bond with mom. Hospitals are doing away with the traditional baby nursery and embracing the skin-to-skin and “rooming in� models. This includes placing baby on mom’s chest immediately after delivery and keeping baby in the room with the mom for the duration
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Cottage Grove Medical Center and the PeaceHealth Birthing and Midwifery Center. Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend features a range of services and resources for new moms, including bedside lactation consultations seven days a week, the availability of donor breast milk free of charge if supplementation is medically necessary, and outpatient lactation consultation and support. Some mothers may struggle with breastfeeding – and that’s OK. PeaceHealth, like all baby-friendly facilities, supports, empowers and encourages new moms to breastfeed but also provides support for alternate feeding methods if breastfeeding is not possible. â–
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AMENITIES Low-cost senior housing located close to Sheldon Shopping Plaza. Monthly rent includes hot and cold water, city sewer, and garbage. Tenants pay for electric, cable, phone. All independent living with other residents who like being independent without paying for services they don’t need. Call Max for an appointment to view your new housing options at 541-484-1980
Crescent Park Senior Living residents lead a healthy, happy life without worrying about housekeeping, maintenance, transportation or cooking. Spacious studio, one or two-bedroom apartment homes, affordable month-tomonth rental. Small pets are welcomed. The wellness center has fitness equipment and professionals to be of assistance. Many daily activities. Restaurant-style, chef prepared meals. Movie theater, on-site massage, full service beauty salon, transportation at no additional charge.
The Eugene Abbey apartments are uniquely beautiful, completely secure, with fine dining for adults 55 & older. Contains 48 elegant living units of one- & two-bedrooms, within easy walking distance of business and cultural districts downtown. You’ll find plenty of common living area and 12,000 sq. ft. of landscaped rooftop decks and terraces. Free wifi and many other amenities. Closed circuit TV security & parking garage.
Centrally located near the University of Oregon in Eugene, Garden Way is an ideal retirement community for seniors with a zest for life and an active lifestyle. We offer many amenities to simplify your life, including our state-of-the-art movie theater and wellness center, so you can focus on enjoying each and every day. Onsite managers, 24/7/365; safety call system in every apartment.
A 275-acre community in a rural setting,
Mennonite Village provides living A Not-for-Profit spaces for all levels of retirement - close Continuing Care to Corvallis, Eugene, or Salem. With an Residential award-winning chef and beautifully Community landscaped grounds Mennonite Village ● ● ● ● * ● ● providing is an inclusive, all-faith community of Life-Enriching amazing people. Services include: indeServices to People pendent living, assisted living, nursing of All Faiths & rehab, memory care, foster care, and Beliefs. respite care, and in-home care.
Subsidized Rents Based on income qualifications 10 Market Rent Units ● 2 BR/1 BA: $825 3BR/1 BA: $925
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No buy-in or long term lease Luxury Studio, 1- & 2- Bedroom Apartment Homes Call for a complimentary lunch & tour. 94 Units
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Studio, Alcove and 1 Bedroom
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All ground floor garden apartments. Paid utilities except phone & cable TV. 24-hr. maintenance for emergencies. Residents’ Association plans activities. Near city bus line and bank.
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Enjoy an active, independent retirement lifestyle with luxurious surroundings & unparalleled resident services. Amenities include flexible restaurant-style ALL-DAY dining, stimulating activity & social programs, weekly housekeeping & linen service, private dining room, gift shop, library, community kitchens, TV theater, fitness center, computer room, card/game rooms, beauty & barber shop, recreation room, interior courtyard w/walking paths, secured underground parking, & 24-hr. staffing for your peace of mind.
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Located on 3.5 acres in downtown Eugene, gardens, dining room, grocery store, beauty/barber shop, social activities, YaPoAh bus trips, 24-hour on-site staff. Pets OK. *3rd Floor has special services: 2 meals daily, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, transportation to scheduled doctors appointments.
Successful aging classes for July
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July class highlights from Lane Community College’s Successful Aging Institute: beginning yoga: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, July 25 to Aug. 15, Eugene Yoga. $38. Demystifying Medicare: 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, July 13 to Aug. 3, Waterford Grand. Free. it’s all about Mascarpone: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 20, LCC Building 19, in the lobby. $49. it’s all about ricotta: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 13, LCC Building 19.
two of a pear: Noon to 3 p.m. July 16 to 23, Pepperberries. $59. ongoing: AARP Smart Driver Course. Please visit lanecc.edu/sai/course-descriptions for times and locations or call 541-4636262. To request this information in an alternate format (Braille, digital, audio or large print), please contact Center for Accessible Resources, 541-463-5150 (voice); 711 (relay); Building 1, 218; or AccessibleResources @lanecc.edu. â–
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“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.� ~James Dent
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LINCOLN CITY OCEAN FRONT, fantastic view, fireplace, TV/VCR/ DVD, 2 bdrms, kit/ dishwasher, no smoking, no pets. Very comfortable. 503-8433157. Email: holton@ macnet.com.
HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Glenwood Manor, 1687 NW Division St., Corvallis. 541-753-3408.
LINCOLN CITY OCEAN VIEW. Historic Wecoma neighborhood. 3 blocks to beach, 2bdrm, 2ba. Fully equipped kitchen. DISH TV/VCR/DVD. No smoking. Pets maybe, with deposit. Email: dehamer7848@msn.com for rates & pictures or call 503-399-7848.
HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Millwood Manor, 2550 14th Ave SE, Albany. 541-9282545.
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16 Units for Rent HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Briarwood Manor, 643 Manbrin, Keizer, OR 97303, 503-981-8614.
HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Surfwood Manor, 4545 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 541996-3477.
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KENNEL ASSISTANT, PART TIME, live in. Duties: 20-30 hrs/ week. Care for, bathe, brush, feed, clean up our dogs. Requirements: extensive experience with dogs, reliable vehicle, driver’s license & insurance. Aditional income source. Clean record. Lift 50 lbs, work in all weather, availability all weekends, holidays & long periods of uninterrupted time. Long term commitment, self directed, able to thrive in rural setting. Compensation: comfortable 1bdrm apartment, utilities, parking & monthly stipend. Contact: Josh or Donna, 503-6326903 or joshried@yahoo.com.
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GRACIE Gracie is an old soul. She has been around for a while and her demeanor shows it. She knows that the best things in life are affection and companionship, both of which she has in spades. She spent some of her younger years as a barn cat. The last few years, though, she has lived indoors with several other cats and a couple of dogs. Her time with other cats has made her a welcome companion for any cat that wants to share space with her. She is ready for the quiet life, where she can relax with her humans and other animal companions in a low-key home. Greenhill Humane Society is open for adoptions and visits 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday to Tuesday, 88530 Green Hill Road, Eugene. For more information call 541-689-1503 or visit green-hill.org. â– ZIGGY Ziggy is a handsome, outgoing black-andwhite tuxedo male kitty. He is about 3 1/2 years old, and was named because his tail zig-zags. He plays fetch with his toys, and sits comfortably on a chair at the dinner table with you while you eat, but doesn’t beg for food. Ziggy will play peek-a-boo by hiding around the corner. He is a curious cat who is rarely shy. He doesn’t scratch, bite, or act destructive. If he becomes overstimulated, he will “mouthâ€? you slowly and gently while giving you sweet eyes. His adoption fee is $75, which is strictly to help cover our costs. He has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV (he is negative), neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed, plus you get a free vet visit. Ziggy is currently in foster care. For more information, please call Beth at 541255-9296, at West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue. Visit westcoastdogandcat.org for more information. â–
Ads must be RECEIVED BY the 6th of the month PRIOR to publication. Go to www.NWBoomerandSeniorNews.com for ad form and instructions. QUESTIONS? Call 1-877-357-2430. dental, life, vacation, sick time, FSA, 401(k) EOE. Submit cover letter, resume, and work history via email to: Patty Gilbert, General Manager:pgilbert@nwsen iornews.com 503-304-1323 Office 503-910-1640 Mobile INBOUND CALLS FROM HOME. A U.S. Biotech Co. is looking to fill a position to take inbound calls from home. Must be self motivated. Set your own schedule but 5 hours per week is mimimum requirement. For more information call 503-2994095.
29 Miscellaneous SING HU TO CONQUER your fears & open your Heart to Love, Joy & spiritual freedom. w w w. m i r a c l e s i n y ourlife.org or www.eckankar-oregon.org.
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE—Come grow with us! Here’s what we offer: Base salary + commission, mobile For Sale phone and internet allowance, mileage reimbursement, medical, JAZZY SELECT ELITE ECLECTRIC wheelchair.
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pickup since 2010. We will beat anyone local by 20%! Call us NOW to get the MOST CASH TODAY!! Help others. CALL 360-693-0185.
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WANTED: OLD ELECTRIC KEYBOARDS & organs, synthesizers, amplifiers, speakers, Leslie, Baldwin, Hammond, ARP, Conn, Wurlitzer, Vox, Vibratone, Roland, Yamaha, Fender. 503-493-2983.
FOR SALE: CEMETERY LOTS, 1 & 2, section 103, block 8 and lots 16, section 102, block 8. Belcrest Cemetery. New they sell for $3995; our price $2000 each. Contact Linda ThomasBush, U.S. Bank at 541- MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WANTED. Port465-4120. land Music Co. always Reputable SKYLINE MEMORIAL buying! GARDENS, 2 side by since 1927. Free apside lots in Gethsem- praisals. 531 SE M.L.K. ane. Both for $3500. Blvd. Ask for Doug. Includes transfer fee. 503-226-3719. Call 503-358-7911. CASH FOR PRE 1980 BELCREST PREMIUM sport & non-sport gum MEMORIAL, LOT #6, or cigarette cards, new section 123, block model kits, comic 19. Asking $3500, books, old toys, old includes $295 transfer car or?? Private collecfee. Call 503-581-1484.
33 Wanted HIGHEST CASH PAID TODAY FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS GUARANTEED! Free local
tor. 503-313-7538. 30+ YEARS TRUSTED, REPUTABLE ANTIQUES BUYER. ALWAYS BUYING: old photos, postcards, costume jewelry, most anything antique or vintage. Please call 503-4228478. CASH FOR GOOD CONDITION reloading equipment & supplies. 541-905-5453. BASEBALL & SPORTS MEMORABILIA wanted. Buying old cards, pennants, autographs, photographs, tickets, programs, Pacific Coast League, etc. Alan, 503-481-0719. CASH for DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Help those in need. Paying up to $40 per box. Free pickup! Call Sharon, 503-679-3605.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowlingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JULY 2016
Advance your care, not your aging As a senior, consider transitioning your care to the experts at PeaceHealth Medical Group’s Senior Health & Wellness Center. Our coordinated-care approach addresses the oftentimes multiple health concerns of adults aged 75 and older.
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