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What are your fitness goals for 2018? If they include taking a class, consider the many options provided through senior and community centers in Lane County, such as this class (above) at Willamalane Adult Activity Center.
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Is this the year that you’re finally going to quit smoking, save more money or lose 10 pounds? If so, you’re not the only one. Research suggests that nearly half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but nearly 80 percent fail, according to US News & World Report. Health- and fitness-related resolutions are among the most common, but research also shows that “outside-in solutions” such as dieting or joining gyms aren’t setup for success unless you are committed to the change. Teri Jacobs, fitness coordinator for Willamalane Park and Recreation District, has a lot of tools and advice to help people be successful on their fitness journey. “If someone is trying to get started the first thing they need to do is pick
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something they like, not something they think they should do,” Jacobs says. “Maybe something they did in the past and enjoyed but stopped for a non-injury reason, otherwise it’s not going to be sustainable.” Another important factor for success is to make the exercise a regular part of your day by scheduling it as you would any other responsibility. “Put something in a spot on your calendar, even if it’s small like a walk,” Jacobs says. “Tell yourself, ‘This is my exercise time.’” Even if you only walk for 10 minutes at a time, doing that five to seven days a week counts as exercise. The official recommendation for physical activity for adults
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is 30 minutes daily or 150 minutes a week. Jacobs says people often misinterpret that as thinking that they have to do that daily 30 minutes all at once. “That’s not true,” Jacobs says. “Exercise is cumulative so if you do it in 10-minute increments or more it adds up and it still counts. If you do something for five minutes those calories are still burned; they didn’t not count.” If you try and break down the minutes too far though, they don’t count. Getting up from the couch a time or two doesn’t really count as exercise, because it’s not sustained activity. “You can consider it designated exercise if
you do it for 10 minutes at a time,” she says. Jacobs also recommends doing a variety of exercise so that your whole body gets the benefits. For example, if you’re working on your cardiovascular fitness, don’t neglect your flexibility and balance training. “Especially as seniors, flexibility and balance is important,” she says. “They can do a different thing every day to make sure they cover all of those bases. That comes back to motivation and having a bunch of different things you do to stay interested.” Another tip Jacobs offers is to plan ahead for backup exercises in case your schedule changes, you travel, or your exercise routine is based on being outside in nice weather. “If I ride my bike for exercise I also add a strength routine or something I can do in a hotel room,” she says. “If
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FITNESS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 you usually do your workout outdoors but you’re derailed by a winter storm, you’re going to lose your motivation if you don’t have a backup plan. So, have this other option ready and then you don’t have to think about it.” If you normally go for a walk outside, consider having an exercise DVD handy at home for days when it’s too hot or too cold. Have a small set of packable weights for when you travel (some are made of plastic that can be filled with water in a hotel room). Yoga mats that fold into squares rather than roll are a good option for traveling. If you have space at home, a small treadmill or a stationary bike can help you bring your favorite workout indoors. “Also,” Jacobs says, “don’t forget that some things that don’t look like exercise are actually exercise. Dancing, gardening or painting your house is an amazing amount of exercise so you can include that as your daily exercise if that’s what you’re doing. If you’re doing moderate level cleaning around your house you’re burning the same energy you would on a treadmill on a moderate setting. Sometimes people can get mentally derailed if they feel like they’re missing a day.” Willamalane is a great option for classes and resources, offering group exercise classes that cover all levels of senior fitness. Jacobs suggests that someone starting at a sedentary, declining level try Gentle Exercise first and then improve their fitness until they are able to attend some of the facility’s more challenging classes. As of January, Willamalane also offers four Silver Benefits programs, up from two previously. Silver Benefits programs work with a variety of insurance companies to offer fitness class passes at either no cost or a reduced rate for seniors depending upon
“Don’t forget that some things that don’t look like exercise are actually exercise. Dancing, gardening or painting your house is an amazing amount of exercise.” Teri Jacobs
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their insurance plan. “For example, Health Net provides the Silver & Fit program to their eligible members, usually 65plus or those with a disability,” Jacobs says. “A Silver & Fit-eligible patron can then check in with us and we issue them a pass for free.” The passes allow access to Willamalane’s fitness center, group exercise classes, water fitness classes, open exercise time at the pools, use of the spa, lap swims and open gym for basketball, pickleball or tennis. As of January, Willamalane will offer Silver & Fit, Silver Sneakers, Optum Fitness Advantage and AARP Medicare Supplement programs as its Silver Benefits offerings. AARP Medicare Advantage offers the program for half off the regular price of $35 per month. All the others are free. Seniors generally qualify for programs like this through their insurance provider, but many insurances don’t advertise that these programs are available, so definitely ask. The other aspect of keeping a New Year’s resolution is to set specific, achievable goals. Behavioral psychologist Dr. Paul Marciano au-
thored the book “Carrots and Sticks Won’t Work” and specializes in the area of behavior modification and motivation. Marciano explains that the key is to not tell yourself, “I’m finally going to get in shape,” but to instead set a more specific goal such as doing 10 pushups or walking a certain distance. When you achieve that, set a new goal. Another key is to track your progress. Start a journal of your efforts and consider joining along with a group of people who are also trying to achieve some goals. Sharing your achievements and struggles with others can help. Make sure your friends and family know your goals, so they can help keep you on track. Avoid the “all or nothing” thinking by not telling yourself that a “day is ruined” so you might as well give up if you didn’t work out or you ate French fries. The difference between doing something and doing nothing is huge, so don’t sabotage yourself. Doing these things and finding the activities that you love could be what it takes to move you out of the majority who don’t meet their goals and into the realm of the few who do. ■
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Rental code ensures safety, livability JANUARY 2018 • nwboomerandseniornews.com
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Heating, weatherproofing issues increase in winter
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scription of the violation and given 10 days to correct. If staff determines that the required repairs may take longer than 10 days, the property owner will be asked to submit an acceptable compliance schedule.
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When cooler temperatures, wind and rain drench the Willamette Valley, the City of Eugene begins to see an uptick in the number of calls it receives from renters with issues related to heating and weatherproofing, among other seasonal concerns. “For those who are living in an apartment or rented house, it’s important to know that help is available when issues arise,” says Mark Tritt, the city’s lead code compliance inspector. There are more than 70,000 housing units in Eugene, with more than 51 percent occupied by renters. Many of those are seniors. “When boomers and seniors choose to rent, it’s often because they are physically or financially unable to deal with the costs and challenges associated with home repairs,” Tritt says. City of Eugene staff act as a liaison, helping renters communicate with their landlord or property owner to resolve issues related to the safety or structural integrity of their rental property. “Our focus is on the habitability of the unit,” he says.
Ten rental code standards Adopted in 2005, the City of Eugene Rental Housing Code sets standards to ensure that properties within the city are safe and livable. The standards cover 10 areas: heating, plumbing, security, electrical, appliances, smoke detection, structural integrity, weatherproofing, carbon monoxide alarms, and rats. Mold is addressed through the weatherproofing and plumbing standards. “This time of year, calls for heating and weatherproofing issues tends to go up,” Tritt says. “We are here to ensure that those issues get resolved properly. For example, if your
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heating goes out and the landlord brings over a space heater and calls it good, that would not be an acceptable fix.” Weatherproofing issues may include a leaky roof, for example. According to the code, roof, exterior walls, windows and doors are to be maintained to prevent water leakage into living areas, which may cause damage to the structure or its contents or adversely affect the health of an occupant. The presence of significant, visible mold may be a symptom of faulty weatherproofing. The presence of mold, by itself, however, is not considered a violation related to this code. “If the mold is related to faulty weatherproofing, the repairs must include removing the mold, which may include
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mold on or in interior walls, sheetrock, insulation, floors, carpets or carpet backing,” he says. The rental housing code outlines a step-by-step process to resolve these types of issues. “We encourage tenants to communicate in writing to give the landlord or property owner an opportunity to fix the problem before the city gets involved.”
How to resolve your issue To resolve an issue with your property owner or manager related to structural integrity, heating, plumbing, appliances, weatherproofing, security, electrical, rat prevention, smoke detection, or carbon monoxide detection: ■ Send a written notice to
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the property owner or the property manager. ■ Allow 10 days for the owner to respond for non-essential services. ■ Allow 48 hours for the owner to respond for essential services. ■ If there is no response, you can submit a complaint to the city, either online or in person. A complaint may be filed with the City of Eugene only after the renter has sent written notice to the owner or the property manager. The renter must allow 10 days for the owner to respond to the alleged violation. If city staff determines that the renter’s complaint is valid, the property owner will receive a notice to correct with a de-
Issues not covered by the code “If tenants have concerns unrelated to the 10 standards covered by the housing code, we will try to direct them to other resources that can help them with their issue,” Tritt says. Other rental housing issues, such as housing discrimination, may be covered by local or federal regulations, like the Fair Housing Act. Rental housing discrimination occurs when landlords take actions based on a person’s race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, source of income, sexual orientation, disability or familial status. “Everyone deserves a safe, livable place to call home, but many people don’t realize there’s help available,” Tritt says. ■
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Don’t get bit by the flu bug
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By DAN CHRISTOPHER BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
This probably sounds familiar: You shiver, sweat and your throat is on fire. Your head is pounding, every muscle aches and you’re exhausted. Even getting out of bed seems impossible. You’ve got the flu. It’s not pretty. In fact, it’s pretty awful. Influenza is a contagious respiratory tract infection that can turn your life upside down for at least a week, or longer— and with worse symptoms — depending on your medical condition and your immune system. The elderly are especially vulnerable, and are among the estimated 200,000 patients every year in this country who are hospitalized or succumb to the illness. According to the Oregon Health Authority, between 10 and 20 percent of the population becomes infected with influenza viruses. This year in Oregon, and throughout the Northwest, the flu season is projected to be typical, but still serious and unpredictable. Last year’s bout was a bit worse than average. Because influenza viruses mutate every year — something called genetic drift — a
different vaccine must be made each year. This year, the vaccine is in ample supply and should be tough enough to do the job. In fact, there are two vaccines available — one of them more powerful than the other for those over 65. A cautionary note: Because the nasal version of the flu vaccine was considered less than effective last year, the Center for Disease Control is not recommending its use this
year. As for those with allergies to eggs or other ingredients in vaccines, there are egg-free vaccines available. Nevertheless, for some reason, you may have decided not to get a flu shot. “There are a lot of people who don’t want to get vaccinated because they are fearful,” says Dr. John Townes, interim division chief, Division of Infectious Diseases,
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Oregon Health and Science University. “But I believe that fear is unwarranted. If you’ve ever had the flu, you would understand the risks of vaccination are far outweighed by the benefits of vaccination.” To those who insist that they got the flu from a flu shot, “really, what they likely had was a different virus or an immune response that gave them a low-grade fever for a day or two and some muscle aches, but nothing like the influenza virus would do to them,” Townes says.
Calculating the risk What’s your risk? The biggest factors are who you are and where you hang out. “If you don’t come into contact with the influenza virus,” Townes says, “you’re not going to get influenza.” But, “people who are in contact with a lot of unvaccinated people, who are in environments like nursing homes, or who have significant contact with the public or young children who carry influenza, they will be at risk of influenza.” He’s a strong advocate of having kids vaccinated, too. “There isn’t a good reason not to vaccinate your children,” Townes says. “It’s one way of protecting grandparents.” Hospitalizations typically go up during the flu season, in large part because the in-
fluenza virus complicates existing baseline ailments, aggravating conditions such as heart failure, kidney problems or bacterial pneumonia. “It is like this,” Townes says, “when a hurricane moves through an area, the hurricane does some damage, but then there’s also collateral damage and complications from that event.” Those are the kinds of complications that often create severe illness and take lives. Most of the damage is done during the first day or two, so contact your doctor at the earliest sign of symptoms. There are anti-viral treatments that can lessen the effects of the flu. Don’t wait. Flu can lead to pneumonia, especially among those with compromised immune systems. Advanced symptoms include sharp chest pains, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure and dizziness. If you have a heart problem, flu makes it worse. It’s the same with neurological, diabetic and kidney problems. Besides getting a flu shot, Townes encourages older adults to also get a pneumococcal vaccination to help fend off pneumonia. Those most likely to suffer complications from the flu are children younger than 5, but especially younger than 2 years old, pregnant women, and adults ages 65 and older. The fact is, the flu bug is already buzzing around again this year. And while there are no absolute guarantees that an influenza vaccine will prevent you from getting bit, there are steps you can take to help fend off the little bugger. Vaccination is the first step. Beyond that, the medical community says these tips will make a difference: ■ Eat a balanced diet. ■ Get plenty of sleep. ■ Wash your hands often with soap and water. ■ Clean and disinfect surfaces that may be contaminated. ■ Avoid contact with sick people. ■ Cover your nose and mouth with tissue when you cough or sneeze. It is worth a little healthy prevention to avoid the nasty chills and ills of influenza. ■
Surviving the off-season
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DIGGIN’ IT! By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER
Recently a gardening friend asked me, “How do you get through the winter months when we can’t be in the garden doing what we love?” I daresay my response was more of a complaint disguised as an attempt at humor. “I know, right? All the rain and wind and leaves and mud ... Bleh.” But as I got to thinking about it, I realized how important my friend’s question was and is. How do we who love gardening make the most of this long winter downtime? I remember several years ago when I had planned to use the week between Christmas and New Year’s to get my bulbs planted. When a foot of fresh powder put the kibosh on my plans, I realized that the only thing that really keeps me from gardening is snow, which is, thankfully, rare in these parts. Since my friend’s question, I’ve been paying attention to the different ways I fill the gardening void in my own life. December’s holiday activities have kept me busy, but January offers a bit more free time. When weather and time permit, you can find me in the garden, attempting to ignore the drizzle and the mud, re-
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The fragrance of wintersweet (Chimonanthus parecox) blossoms is reason enough to get out in the January garden.
minding myself that I’m much more than a fair-weather gardener. My small ponds are full of leaves and dead plant material, so I really like to get rid of the goo and refresh them with clean water. It’s important to get this done before the newts and frogs lay their eggs; it won’t be long now. There are a few errant branches on my star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) that need pruning and, now that the tree is leafless, it’s easier to see
them. But I’m judicious because I don’t want to cut off too many latent flower buds. I will also trim down the English laurel hedge to keep it from getting too tall. Because the soil is soft, I will straighten the leaning arbor that was impossible to do last summer when the soil was baked clay. Finally, I make sure to admire my many winter-flowering plants: camellia, clematis, Daphne, Edgeworthia, hellebore, honeysuckle, iris,
jasmine, Oregon grape, viburnum and wintersweet. It’s worthwhile to grow these winter lovelies for my own mood-boost but they’re also excellent sources of nectar for the resident Annas hummingbirds — entertainment in their own right. When the weather is inhospitable, I find there are many ways indoors to get my gardening fix. Because I can never leave well enough alone, I’ve always got improvement projects going on
in my head. For instance, when spring comes I’ll be moving plants that didn’t quite work in the spot they were in last year. Also, I’m thinking about installing a small creek in an area where there is a natural slope. Now — before I reach for the shovel — is a good time to research and evaluate whether this is really feasible or just a pipe dream (pun intended). There are lots of gardening blogs to get caught up on. It’s fun to see what other gardeners are doing in their respective landscapes. Gardening is one of the arts where it’s OK to steal ideas and copying is the best form of flattery. If I see something inspiring, I make a note of it. It’s not just blogs. The internet is full of seed and plant nurseries to visit and most of them are already taking orders. If there is something I’ve been longing for but is always sold out, I will order it now. Finally, one of the things I like to do is to look for garden art. I have found many cool treasures at thrift stores, estate sales and Craigslist. Searching during the off-season usually means the prices will be more affordable. It’s inspiring to me to have a new piece to add to the garden. ■
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their car,” Keeney says. “And so, they’re playing as they’re walking down the street to go to the care facility. That’s pretty crazy actually.” Another party held in a care facility was themed “Blue Hawaii,” complete with cuisine, leis, palm trees and, of course, Elvis. One benefit of using a party planning service is that family members can fully enjoy the party and not worry about the work involved. When hosting parties at care facilities, Keeney says she often hears from staff members that they appreciate not having to do all the work for the party. “We work with the facility to determine dietary needs,” Keeney adds, attributing to their ability to think through all accommodations. “Some people think their only (cake) options are Costco or Safeway. They don’t know they can add just $5 more and have one of our vendors make them a custom cake. People don’t realize there are so many options out there.” And all price points are considered. “Our expertise is, we can throw just as cohesive and fun a party with stuff from the Dollar Store, Walmart or Target, as we can ordering linens,” Garner says. “Because, really, the reality is the situation, the environment, the party itself, does not lend itself to the higherend stuff.” Every client, situation and budget are different. Keeney enjoys finding the right solutions, whether her company’s role is limited or extensive. They have planned parties recently, costing anywhere from $200 to $18,000. “We are a concierge-style coordination company, meaning we tailor our services to what the client needs,” Keeney says. “So as an event produc-
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■ When your children have children, you’re no longer ‘just a parent’ By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
According to “60 Minutes” journalist Leslie Stahl, the crowning achievement of her life wasn’t her four decades of reporting, covering news from the White House or interviewing heads of state. It was becoming a grandmother. She put her investigative journalism skills to use on a book she published in 2016 called “Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting.” She writes, “Becoming a grandmother turns the page. Line by line you are rewritten. You are tilted off your old center, spun onto new turf. There’s a faint scent of déjà vu from when you raised your own children, but this place feels freer. Here you rediscover fun and laughing, and reach a depth of pure loving you have never felt before.” In Eugene, Minalee Saks recently turned 70. In 1978, after she became a parent, Saks co-founded a group called Birth to Three which connected new parents so they could learn about childrearing and build a support system. “I think becoming a grandparent is one of the most profound experiences you can have,” she says. “It’s not the same degree of profoundness as having a baby, but it changes your life forever. It’s such a joyful experience and it helps you look at your own child in such a very different way.” It’s been a very different experience than when she first became a mother, and felt alone and isolated at home, with “a million questions” about parenting and no one to ask. She was invited to be part of an infant temperament study, and through that group discovered that the other parents felt the same way.
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Elaine Nordquist has 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She has learned over the years how to separate being a parent from being a grandparent. She’s shown here with great-granddaughter Torryn. The two researchers and herself formed Birth to Three and started offering support groups and classes for parents. In 2012, after Saks retired, Birth to Three became known as Parenting Now. The group became Saks’s life work. During her 35 years as executive director, she raised two sons and oversaw more than 100,000 parents through the programs.Her curriculum has been used in trainings in Romania, Ukraine and India. If parenting came with few road maps, becoming a grandparent is even less so. Now that Saks is a grandparent herself, she has started leading workshops for grandparents called “The Joy of Grandparenting,” along with fellow grandparent and psychologist Kris Hallenburg. Saks has three grandchildren — an 11-year-old grandson, and and two granddaughters aged 8 and 3. “What we’re doing now is helping grandparents understand that changed relationship with your adult children that can be so enriching and joyful for the parent,” Saks says. “When your children have children you’re not the parent of the child, you’re the
grandparent, and it does really change your relationship.” Willie and Monika McEachern are parents to three adult children, and have six grandchildren ages 13 and younger. One of the biggest changes can be accepting that the parents are in charge of the decision-making. “You have to watch how your children raise their children and it’s sometimes not what you would do or what you think you would have done in that situation,” Willie says. “But Monika and I both sit back and say, ‘OK, this is their thing to deal with and we don’t want to get in the way.’ So, it’s a little bit of holding your tongue.”
The McEacherns see their youngest grandson — 3-yearold Milo — every day because his parents live with them. The different parenting styles is the biggest challenge. “Everybody has their own way of parenting,” Monika says. “When I had my first child I sat down with my mom and my mother-in-law and I said, ‘I know you are full of advice, but will you let me try it my way and if I need advice I’ll ask.’ They were very good about that.” As parents set the rules for their home, grandparents set their own rules, too, and the grandkids will adjust. “When we have the kids they know what to expect from us,” Monika says.
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“They’re very adaptable and they don’t talk back to us when we say no because they know that really is, ‘no.’” Because Milo lives with them, Monika says it’s almost like having another child but with less responsibility. “I love watching my kids be parents,” she says. “I think that’s very fun. My oldest son, every once in a while, will call me and he’ll say, ‘I’m so sorry for everything,’ when he’s had a difficult time with his kids, so I appreciate that.” For Willie, when little Milo asks to play or comes up and sits in your lap, it’s all worth it. “It melts your heart,” he says. Elaine Nordquist, 87, became a grandparent when one of her daughters had a son, and three of Nordquist's five children were still living at home. Because Nordquist was taking care of the home and children, she had time and energy to help with her new grandson. Now, she has 10 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. “After Michael (her grandson) got a little older (my daughter) asked for some advice but I tried not to stick my nose into my childrens’ affairs, you know,” Nordquist says. “But it was fun. We did a lot of going to parks and visiting ourselves more than we were able to do when she was a younger person. We became closer even. During the time we shared as a young mother and grandmother we probably became closer than we were than when she was living at home because, you know, teenagers don’t like to talk to their parents much.” Saks’ grandparenting workshops cover a variety of topics, including one called “Creating Your Grandparent Legacy.”
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“It’s really about helping grandparents to be thoughtful about what it is that we want to pass on to our grandchildren — traditions, values, what kind of family history, skills, memories,” she says. “It really can enrich that experience of being a grandparent.” Other topics include talking about the changing relationship with the child who is now the adult parent and how to make the most of that relationship, and how to make the most of your relationship with your grandchildren. “There’s a lot of pleasure and joy in being with your grandchildren but you can also be thoughtful about the kinds of things you want to do to build that relationship,” Saks says. “It could be as simple as having little traditions, things you cook or bake together, walks you take, interests you follow together.” One wonderful thing about being a grandparent is that
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grandparents often have a lot more time than the parents do, so they can take that time to get to know and interact with their grandchildren. Saks’s 11-year-old grandson is doing a yearlong school project on fruit, so they go to the store together, buy interesting-looking fruits, and look up recipes. The 8-year-old loves to read, so they talk about the books she’s reading and what she likes about them. “It’s taking the time to
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know them,” she says. “Another joy of grandparenting is that it gives us a chance to be silly, to return to a playful part of ourselves. Singing, dancing, laughing at silly jokes, looking at bugs. It’s wonderful for both grandparents and the grandchildren.” Of course, being a grandparent is not always joyful. If there’s a history of tension between a parent and their child, or stress between their husband or wife, that causes problems and Saks’s work-
NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JANUARY 2018 shops talk about this. “I think because grandparents really have more to lose, it’s worth figuring out how to make it work,” she says. “Parents have so much stress in their lives, usually a lot more than we do because they’re balancing jobs and 24/7 with the kids and doctor appointments and activities and school. It’s tough being a parent and the more we can support them and the more we can respect them as adults the better we can get along.” Many parents still think of their adult child as the person they were when they were younger, and many adult children may still sense that they’re being treated like children. “We need to leave behind some of the old patterns and look at your adult children the way you would as an adult or a spouse,” Saks says. “Not as children or your children. Giving them that respect is really important.” Parenting itself has changed since the decades when grandparents were first parents. Saks urges grandpar-
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(also Jan. 17) Cork’s Crew, 6:30 p.m., The Embers, 1811 Hwy. 99, Eugene.
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Gus Russell Quartet with vocalist Laurie Hammond, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.
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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9 a.m., Valley River Inn, Eugene. Walk along Willamette River. Mossbacks.org.
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(through Jan. 12) Free Fitness Week, Campbell Center, 155 High St. 541-682-5318 for classes offered.
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Yarn and Thread, noon to 2 p.m., Bethel Branch, and 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 13, Sheldon Branch, Eugene Public Library. 541-682-5450. (through Feb. 6) Woodworking for Women, 6 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $73. 541-6825318.
Open microphone musical benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music Pub, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. Donations taken.
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(also Jan. 18) Do I Downsize or Age in Place?, noon to 2 pm., LCC Downtown Campus, Room 108. $29. Celanecc.edu.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 14, Springfield DHS Office, 101 30th St., Springfield. 541-682-4103.
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Budget and Save with Mobile Apps, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.
Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s: Early Detection Matters, 1 p.m., Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., Florence. 800-272-3900.
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Bridge Tournament, 1 to 4 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $7. 541-682-5318.
(through Jan. 14) Florence Winter Music Festival, Florence Events Center.
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Creating Inclusive Communities: Addressing Unconscious and Implicit Bias, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.
Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9 a.m., Courtsports, 2728 Pheasant Blvd., Springfield. Walk through Dorris Ranch and Middle Fork Trail. Mossbacks.org.
AAUW: Lois Youngen, “My Career as a Professional Baseball Player,” 9:30 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. 541-344-4267.
Emerald Valley Opry, 6 p.m., Powers Auditorium, Willamette High School, 1801 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene. $8/$5.
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Birding without Borders: Noah Strycker, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.
Exercise is Medicine, 2 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-682-5318.
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3D: Print a Keychain, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541682-5450.
Alzheimer’s: Getting Started after a Diagnosis, noon, Senior Health and Wellness Center, 4010 Aerial Way, Eugene. 800-272-3900.
Learn why people of all ages enjoy Facebook, 9:30 a.m., Willamalane, 215 West C St., Springfield. $17/$20. 541-736-4444.
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Retired Senior Providers of Lane County, “Elder Law Q&A,” 2 p.m., Sheldon Oaks Retirement, 2525 Cal Young Road, Eugene.
Jewelry Repair, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Willamalane, 215 West C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.
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Lunch and Learn: Riverside Chamber Symphony, noon, Willamalane, 215 West C St., Springfield.
Free. 541-7364444.
Protect Yourself Against Cyber Predators, 9:30 a.m., Willamalane, 215 West C St., Springfield. Free. 541736-4444.
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50th Anniversary Afternoon Tea, 1 p.m., Eugene Country Club, 255 Country Club Dr., Eugene. $40 by Jan. 16. betsyeugene@ comcast. net, or eugenesymphonyguild.org.
Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9 a.m., Willamalane, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to Talking Waters Gardens. Mossbacks.org.
Oregon Trail Lacemakers, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willamette Oaks Retirement, Eugene. 431-913-9070.
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Auditions for “The Last Footlights,” an original musical about life and love after retirement, 2 to 4 p.m., Camelot Clubhouse, 3700 Babcock Lane, Eugene. 541-393-6877 or janzmusic@pjslab.us.
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Lane County Chapter, NARFE, noon, Sizzler Restaurant, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield. Speaker: Greg Ahlijian of Jasper Mountain Center.
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior, 10 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 800-272-3900.
$5 Technology Lecture: How to Download an App, 6 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $5. 541-682-5318.
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Mone y Matters for Beginners, 5:30 p.m., Sheldon Branch, and 5:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Bethel Branch, Eugene Public Library, 541-682-5450.
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(also Feb. 22, March 22) Living with Alzheimer’s: Middle Stage, 11:30 a.m., Willamalane, 215 West C St., Springfield. 800-2723900. Pruning Roses, 2 p.m., Willamalane, 215 West C St., Springfield. Free. 541736-4444.
Joriad, a truffle dog competition, 9 a.m. to noon, Lane County Fairgrounds Large Animal Area, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. $12/$15. Oregontrufflefestival.org.
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Share and Store Photos Online, 10 a.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Jump Start: Poetry Writing Workshop, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541682-5450.
Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 9 a.m., Willamalane, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to OSU. Brain Games, 9 a.m., Willamalane, 215 West C St., Springfield. $19/$25. 541-7364444.
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Try it: Coding, 10 a.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.
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Get Fit Online, 5 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450. Photojournalist E. Jason Wambsgans: Under the Gun, Documenting Chicago’s Persistent Violence, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. 541-682-5450.
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ADOPT ME SATIN is a beautiful and petite little solid black, longhaired girl kitty with a curious nature, about 8 to 10 years old. She loves to explore and poke around into all the nooks and crannies of her surroundings. Leave a drawer or cabinet open, and she’ll immediately inspect it. Satin is looking for a home where there are loving humans to pet her, interesting cubbies to explore, and windows full of light. She is reserved, but shows
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would likely be happiest as an only cat. We do not know yet how she is around dogs. Satin has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV (she is negative), spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed, plus you get a free vet visit. Her adoption fee is $60, which allows us to continue to provide care and find loving homes for other abandoned and neglected cats in our Eugene/ Springfield community. Satin is currently in foster care. For information on how to meet this kitty, please call 541-225-4955 option 1 or send an email to adoptinfo@CatRescues.org. ID#1704-C0089. ■
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Volunteers are needed for the following programs through the Bethel Safe Routes to School program. Bike Safety Education — There is a “class community ride along,” which involves one-hour rides with a class or about 35 fifth-grade students. Volunteers help instructors as the class members ride city streets. Pedestrian Safety Education — This involves neighborhood walking with second graders as they practice newly-gained knowledge related to street crossing. This generally takes place in February and March. Walks are one hour in length. For more information about either of these opportunities, contact Bob Beals, 541-688-9612, ext. 3212, or send an email to bob.beals @bethel.k12.or.us. ■
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The 1970s: Can you feel the beat?
All right, you cool cats, let’s take a lyrical trip through the 1970s, which offered a much friendlier romp through musical strawberry fields than the politically-charged 1960s. From the melodic tunes of Three Dog Night to the arena rock of Van Halen, the ‘70s delivered a wider array of musical choice. It made you want to slip on your hiphuggers, slide a wide comb
into your back pocket and groove on out the front door. Many of us headed to the nightclubs, where that spinning glitter ball hanging from the ceiling provided just the right ambiance for a new musical craze – disco. We boogied with Blondie and Rod Stewart, the Bee Gees, Donna Summer and the Village People. Their infectious rhythms let us feel tha funk. Yeah, baby. But disco wasn’t the only game in town. Heavy rock music filled our FM airwaves, while punk rock found its own niche. Was it in retaliation to all that disco? Who was your favorite?
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JANUARY 2018
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