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Jagruti Patel is busy working, learning English and adapting to American culture, but she wants to make time to teach cooking. Although she doesn’t typically wear this dress while cooking at home, here she displays some of Indian culture through dress and food.
■ Corvallis cooking class mixes the food, culture of India
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American appetites used to be primed for TV dinners, casseroles and fast food. College students still live on ramen, and kids seem to be addicted to burgers and fries. But over the last few decades, our palates appear to be looking toward more exotic foods, from sushi to Indian cuisine. When the economy tanked in 2008, many diners began turning back to cooking at home and treating themselves and their children to more unusual foods for dinner and even desserts. The trend was toward trying out different and healthier eating, and with today’s improved economy, it seems to
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have settled into American cuisine. Cultural cooking classes have become the objective of many senior and activity centers, including Corvallis. But this story actually begins a couple of years ago when Jagruti Patel met Judy Radovosky, who had retired from Oregon State University in 2013 and wanted to do something with her free time. That led her to volunteer at the Multicultural Literacy Center to work with people from other countries in learning English through conversation. That’s when she met Patel. The two would meet once or twice a week so that Patel, — who is fluent and a former teacher of Hindi, Sanskrit and Gujarati (the particular language of Gujarat, the Indian state
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The most recent Indian cooking class was held last August, and two classes are scheduled for the next few months. On March 16, Patel and Radovosky will teach a class with a vegetarian main dish. To find out more about the class, contact Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Avenue, Corvallis or call 541-766-6959. Chintimini’s registration fee is $53 for a person living in Corvallis and $66.25 for non-Corvallis residents.
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she comes from) — could also become fluent in English. In turn, Radovosky started learning Hindi. Patel has a day job. She works 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Goodwill, where she tags, stocks and hangs clothing, getting it ready for the main store. After some time in English conversations, Patel talked with Radovosky about making some money on the side. The two decided they would start teaching Indian cooking classes at Corvallis’ Chintimini Senior Center, so Patel could increase her income. Radovosky simply volunteers her time and language skills, providing moral support and communication. They determined the class would last three hours for a maximum of 12 people. “That turns out to be, give or take, 12 people,” Radovosky says. “Some sign up and pay their money but don’t show up.” Each class offers four different dishes. “A bread, one type of curry, a sweet for dessert and another dish,” Patel says. “Meals throughout the day in Gujarat use different varieties of staple foods in various combinations. Among these foods are dal, which are lentils; curries that use vegetables, chicken or lamb; rice, short grain or basmati; and papad, a type of cracker.” Much of the food is fried,
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Jagruti Patel cooks a wide variety of delicious Indian dishes including bataka-vada (potato balls), jeera rice (cumin seed rice), channa-dal (lentil curry with garbanzos), and vengan-pataka (eggplant potato curry). she adds, and all of it has a complexity of spices that are mixed together. She laughingly notes that while she painstakingly measures the spices for her students, she’s used to just eyeballing what she needs when she’s cooking for herself and her sister. “I make the dishes at home and instead of a pinch here and some there, I measure it so they know how much to use. I ask for tolerance for the spices because sometimes the heat is too much, especially for older people. I try to use no sugar, be-
cause sugar isn’t healthy.” A recent class consisted of samosas, a filled pastry that combines vegetables with an array of spices; poori, a fried bread; a vegetable curry; and a dessert called shakkarpara. She prepares each dish, sometimes with the help of students, cooks them and then sits down with the class to enjoy the feast. The class includes a handout of the recipes and Patel includes a warning on each page regarding the spice. Other dishes for classes have included vegetable pakora, chole
channa, chicken biriyani, lamb curry, palak paneer and batata vada. She also includes chapatti or poori breads. She often adds the vegetarian raita to the list because it’s easy and it helps with the spices. Naan takes too much time for the class, Patel says. “I try not to repeat recipes, but I will occasionally change a recipe to make it less complicated or faster to make so it’s adjusted to work for everyone,” she says. At the same time, she may consider making a fusion dish,
such as pizza parati, an Indian bread that consists of vegetables, cheese and a sauce. Or rice pudding, a fruit custard or salad that ends up as a thin soup with fruit floating in the custard. “But these are more modern dishes and we want to do more traditional Indian foods for the class,” Patel says. She’s also cooked a free dinner for a children’s charity. She and another Multicultural Literacy Center volunteer cook donated their time and food for a dinner that provided eight to 12 people with Indian cuisine for a total price of under $200. All of the proceeds went to charity. While she and Radovosky still work on their conversional English together, Patel also is taking English classes at LinnBenton Community College. ■
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PiYo is offered at the following fitness centers: EcoFusion, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 541-740-2516. Rise Up Fitness, 734 Queen Ave. SW, Albany. 541-207-8062. Caliente Fitness, 1895 14th Ave., Albany. Solid Rock Fitness, 113 3rd Ave. SW, Albany. 541-908-1284.
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If you’re tired of the same fitness routines, it might be time to try one of today’s newest trends – PiYo. “PiYo is inspired by yoga and Pilates, but it’s not really either one,” says Sandra Martin, a certified PiYo class instructor who teaches at International Fitness clubs in Eugene and Springfield. “It has yoga moves in it, and it does have some Pilates moves, but it’s choreographed to the beat of the music. It’s dance-y. There’s a lot more cardio in it.” Martin says a Beach Body fitness company supplies a new music CD, instructional DVD and teaching notes every two months. Each release is called a “Round” and Martin’s class is on “Round 48.” What’s appealing about PiYo is that it holds within it a gamut of important fitness components, yet in a relatively “portable” fashion. “Upper body, lower body, core, flexibility, cardio, [all] in one hour, and all you need is your body and a mat,” Martin says. “So in that way it’s more convenient, too, because it’s more portable, you don’t need a lot of stuff.” For Martin, teaching fitness classes has become her “retirement career.” “This is my retirement job, I’m a podiatrist,” she says. “My husband and I worked in San Francisco for the University of California. I was associate clinical professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. I was the director of the Diabetic Limb Salvage Service at San Francisco General Hospital. That’s what I did, primarily. For 25 years I tried to prevent people who were sick with diabetes from losing their limbs.” It was even the way she met her husband. “He was ‘Orthotics and Prosthetics,’ and so if my patients didn’t do well, they went up to see my husband. So, that’s kind of how we met.” Martin’s husband, who is 10 years older, retired five years ago and the couple decided to move to Oregon. But Martin, in her early 50s, didn’t feel quite ready to retire. She considered obtaining her medical license here in Oregon, but then began considering a different route. When she first moved to Oregon, Martin found a Group Power fitness class similar to the Body Pump class she had enjoyed in California. When the opportunity came to be trained and certified as an instructor, she took it – something that had always been on her “bucket list.” Certification in Group Power then led to certifications for Group Core, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Cycle, PiYo, P90X and Silver Sneakers – all modern-day group exercise formats. Monetary compensation for
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After working as a podiatrist for 25 years, Sandra Martin is passionate about what she calls her “retirement career,” saying, “I feel good about helping to prevent people from getting the complications I saw in my previous profession.” an exercise instructor pales in comparison to the earnings of a physician; however, Martin’s motivation to help people began to rise from a somewhat different direction. As a podiatrist, “by the time people got to me with a limb infection, it was almost too late ... the damage was done,” Martin says. In retirement, she decided to invest her time in prevention, for which she believes exercise makes a huge impact. “I feel good about helping to prevent people from getting the complications I saw in my previous profession,” she says. “I do have people with diabetes in some of my classes.” As she’s speaking, Martin notices and greets a new class member at International Fitness, who explained that she
had taken yoga and Pilates classes, but never PiYo. “It’s got yoga and Pilates in it, but it’s very different,” Martin told her. “It’s quicker. It’s to the beat of the music. I call it rock ‘n roll yoga. It’s so fun.” When starting PiYo, a participant needs to go at their own pace and modify the moves to fit their physical condition. At the beginning of a set, Martin will review the moves (of which there are typically four basic moves per song) and illustrate to the class how they can modify. “Some people have shoulder issues or wrist issues,” she says. “I tell people ‘Don’t do anything that doesn’t feel right.’” Class members who hear Martin explain PiYo share their opinions as well.
“Modify, modify. Don’t be afraid to do what your body is telling you,” says Charlene Miller, who has been attending the PiYo class for two years now. Before that time, Miller had gone to a Zumba class, but when it discontinued she said to her friend, “What are we going to do now? We can’t just do nothing. So, let’s try PiYo.” “You do feel awkward when you’re starting something new,” Miller says. “If it doesn’t
work out, it doesn’t work out; but at least try.” Martin says that although PiYo can be viewed as an “intense” workout, it offers tranquil elements as well. “Very often, usually during the ‘flow’ songs, it is the time to get lost in the beauty of the movement and the music,” she says. “It is not uncommon to feel goosebumps and possibly have tears. I do believe many not only feel that they have had a great workout, but also feel more peaceful.” Currently, Martin teaches five different types of exercise formats: weight-lifting, PiYo, Silver Sneakers, Cycle, and P90X. She says PiYo is her favorite because it incorporates all of the necessary fitness components, and because of the changes she noticed in her body after she had done PiYo for a while. ■
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When to get a pneumonia vaccine
By KEVIN RUSSELL, R.Ph, MBA
Pneumonia can be a serious infection and sometimes life-threatening medical condition that affects the lungs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 50,622 U.S. deaths associated with pneumonia in 2014. The good news is that people with the highest risk can greatly reduce their risk by getting pneumonia vaccinations. Vaccinations offer protection from pneumococcal bacteria, which is one of the most common causes of
pneumonia. There are two pneumonia vaccinations now: Prevnar-13 (made by Pfizer) and Pneumovax-23 (made by Merck). The 13 and the 23 stand for the pneumonia bacteria variations they protect you from. There is some overlap of variants between the vaccines, but if you are 65 or over, you will need both vaccines to get the best protection. Both vaccines are given in the arm, like a flu shot, and typically side effects are mild to none. Who should get a pneumonia vaccine? Everyone age 65 years and older should get both vaccines; that is the
easy part. It gets more complicated below age 65 as pneumonia recommendations are different depending on long-term medical conditions. If you have a history of pneumonia, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, liver disease or decreased immunity, then you likely should get one or both pneumonia vaccines. If not, then you may not need a pneumonia vaccine at all. Ask your health care provider for what is right for you. Which vaccine should I get first and when? People who are 65 and older should get Prevnar-13 first. Then,
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17 Corvallis Repertory Singers: Candlelight and Carols, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 30 Movie Matinee: “Sully,” 12:30 p.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free.
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(through Feb. 15) Bones for Life — Stay Upright and Balanced, 10 to 11 a.m., Chintimini Senior Center, Corvallis. $35/$43.75. 541-766-6959.
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(through Jan. 2) Pastega Christmas Light Display, Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. Canned food drive benefits local food share.
(through Dec. 24) Kiwanis Holiday Pie Sale, noon to 6 p.m., NW 9th and NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis.
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By ERIC OLSEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HELPS NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM
Would you want someone judging your character based on false rumor and innuendo? Of course not. I am the executive director of HELPS, a 501(c)3 nonprofit law firm that helps lower-income older adults maintain their financial independence. I regularly talk with those who might benefit from a reverse mortgage. Often when I mention this they will say, “No I don’t want to do that. I have heard bad things about reverse mortgages.” When I ask what exactly they heard, it is simply that someone told them a reverse mortgage was bad. They can’t explain why. I have learned that many simply don’t understand how a reverse mortgage works or why it might benefit them. I will explain and you can judge. In
1988, Ronald Reagan signed the law that started reverse mortgages backed by the federal government. They were designed to help seniors tap into the equity of their home and avoid house payments for the rest of their lives, allowing many with lower incomes to remain in their homes. When the person dies, the heir has approximately one year to sell the home or pay the loan balance. Heirs are never responsible if there is not enough equity to pay the loan balance. If it’s sold for more than what is owed, the heirs, of course, get that money.
You must be at least 62 years of age. A married couple can apply together. There must be a minimum of 55 percent equity in the home at age 62. In other words, if you owe $45,000 and your home is worth $100,000 you have 55 percent equity in the home. The older you are, the less equity you must have in order to qualify. The concept is based on life expectancy, so that there will be sufficient equity to pay the loan after death.
amount of extra income each month or have access to a line of credit. For example, a homeowner with $2,000 in income and a $800 house payment, after a reverse would find themselves with an extra $800 per month in their monthly budget, less any property taxes or insurance. And if there’s enough equity, they’ll have access to an extra monthly sum or a line of credit.
However, there can be road blocks: ■ A reverse mortgage won’t work if there isn’t enough equity in the home. The house must appraise for a sufficient sum. ■ Manufactured homes and condominiums have extra requirements. ■ Credit rating or old debts are generally not an impediment. The interest rate on the balance owed is low. ■ Reverse mortgages are regulated, and commissions are the same for
Other things to know: ■ Your mortgage is paid off by the reverse mortgage and you stay in the home with no payments. ■ You can still sell the home during your lifetime if you choose. ■ You are required to maintain the property, pay property taxes and insurance. Sometimes these payments can be paid by the reverse mortgage. ■ If there is enough equity, it is possible to receive a certain
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Mr. Mackintosh’s Glasgow By PAT SNIDER BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
What Gaudi was to Barcelona, and Frank Lloyd Wright was to Chicago, so was Charles Rennie Mackintosh to Glasgow, Scotland. Considered the town’s signature architect, his unique style can be seen today throughout his hometown. Mackintosh (1868-1928) apprenticed at an early age to an architectural firm and attended evening art classes at the Glasgow Art School. There, he met and joined forces with three fellow students; one of them, Margaret Macdonald, later became his wife and chief collaborator. The group of forwardthinking, young artists was labeled “The Four” and shared a similar approach to new forms of design. Known as “The Glasgow Style,” it combined sinuous forms from nature with a strong vertical line and Celtic imagery. It served as Scotland’s interpretation of the Art Nouveau movement sweeping Continental Europe at the turn of the 19th century. Mackintosh’s architectural career received a huge boost when his firm won the commission for a new Glasgow School of Art. His imaginative design concept combined the stark Baronial style of Scottish castles with Japanese elements
and the organic missions, a series forms of Art Nouof elegant teaveau. rooms. Like most of At the Willow his projects, MacTea Room located kintosh viewed it on Buchanan, the as a total piece of main, pedestriart including the anized shopping interior furnishstreet in central ings and fixtures Glasgow, visitors such as lamps, can enjoy an afdesks, and chairs. ternoon Scottish It was a remarktea with savories able building and and sweets while a sharp departure admiring Mackfrom the town’s intosh’s distinct typical Victorian style. As was his architecture of custom, he dethe 19th century. signed nearly Needless to say, every aspect of the final result the tearoom decor generated much from the chairs to criticism and conthe cutlery to troversy at the the waitress’ unitime, but it is now forms. considered by the Two museums Royal Institute of in Glasgow also British Architects offer opportunito be the finest ties to view decobuilding designed Photo by Pat Snider rative elements of by a Brit in the Mackintosh' architectural career received a Mackintosh and past 175 years. huge boost when his firm won the commission other contempoIn 2014, a fire for this Glasgow School of Art. He blended the raries working destroyed much design of Scottish castles with Japanese in the Glasgow of the building. elements. Style. While the exterior The Kelvinsustained minor damage, the This is also the place to book grove, considered the Scottish a student-led walking tour of Smithsonian, has two galleries beautiful library was ruined. Tours have been suspended Mackintosh’s Glasgow. devoted to the graphics and These tours offer insight decorative works of Mackinduring renovation, but there is a new Visitor Center across into the life and times of tosh and others from that pethe street with information Mackintosh and highlight riod, including furniture, about Mackintosh and the many of his buildings includ- jewelry, textiles and stained construction of the school. ing another of his early com- glass.
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For a more specific look at Mackintosh’s style, the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery features a meticulously-reconstructed version of the home occupied by him and his wife between 1906-14. When the house was scheduled to be demolished in the early 1960s, all the original features and fixtures were saved and reassembled in the museum. The rooms are decorated as closely as possible to the original including their furniture and decor, and offers an intimate look at their unique style. Beyond central Glasgow, two other buildings designed by Mackintosh and open to the public are the Hill House and House for an Art Lover. While his designs are much admired and appreciated today, that was not the case during his lifetime. Despite his success, he felt greatly unappreciated in his hometown, and relocated to London in 1914 where he resumed his architectural career, but with little recognition. He and his wife moved to the south of France in 1923 where he devoted himself to painting landscapes. With failing health and financial woes, they returned to London where he, now considered Scotland’s most famous architect and designer, died in 1928 with little more than $100 to his name. ■
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DIGGIN’ IT!
By GRACE PETERSON
Playing with garden art
NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JANUARY 2017
MASTER GARDENER
When the bulbs are planted, the leaves are raked and the mulch is spread, some gardeners will retreat indoors to pursue more cozy pursuits. This is understandable since the weather can be so inhospitable this time of year. But some of us don’t really mind the elements, within reason, of course. Because the garden is at its most minimal structurally, it’s a great time to fiddle with garden art — move things around and fine-tune the vignettes. Whether your style is classic, modern, Japanese, flea market, whimsical or eclectic, there are lots of ways to get inspiration for garden art. A trip to the library in search of garden art books will provide lots of armchair ideas. And a simple “Garden Art” Google search will supply even more. In addition to those, I keep a file of garden art photos from the garden tours I’ve been on. Garden art can be expensive. Ceramic pots can set us back over $100 depending on their size. Hardscape, including fountains, ponds and other water features can cost several hundred dollars, but that initial investment is unavoidable to assure we get what we want done correctly. The good news is that the
Photo by Grace Peterson
Whatever style you prefer, you can find a variety of items — both new and used — to create attractive vignettes in your yard and garden.
smaller details can be purchased without breaking the bank. For instance, I’ve found lots of garden goodies at thrift stores and garage sales, Craigslist and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. One of the nice things about being a collector is that people bring you cast-offs and they always know what to get you for your birthday. My son is always finding rusty artifacts to bring me. And my daughters know where to shop to find cute patio accessories. For me, the biggest challenge has been determining when enough is enough. A pretty garden can quickly turn
into a junky mess if the collecting gets out of hand. Too much stuff can incite that overwhelmed feeling which is a real creativity-killer. As enjoyable as it is to go on a treasure hunt, I’m trying to learn contentment and work with what I have rather than constantly collecting more. My general rule of thumb is 80 percent plants to 20 percent inorganic elements (aka garden art) and, for the most part, that seems to work. The art is there to complement the plants and create a fun, interesting ambiance and unique sense of place. Here are some suggestions
for improving your own garden’s ambiance. Have you checked out the solar light options these days? Amazon.com and other retailers have some fun single and stringed light sets that aren’t terribly expensive. I’ve got a set strung along a 10-foot wood ladder that doubles as a fence trellis. Every evening at dusk, they reliably light up and cast a comfy glow. Got fence? A simple vintage wood window frame or a mirror will add a nice touch. Rocks and driftwood collected from hikes and vacations can look wonderful in the garden. Hang an old thermometer in a shady spot for a unique conversation piece. Always be on the lookout for simple metal shelving to display your collections. Used baker’s racks can be inexpensive and can withstand the elements. If you see something you like and the price is right but you’re not sure how you’ll use it, get it anyway. The inspiration will come. Finally, keep in mind that during the winter months, some pieces, such as glass and terracotta should be moved under cover to prevent them from breaking. Visit my blog for more garden photos: gracepete.blogspot.com. ■
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whoever does the reverse. It’s not like buying a car where you have to shop to get a good deal. However, an experienced broker is important. There is very minimal or no cost to apply. You have to participate in a counseling session over the phone. If you get a reverse the only one that “loses,” so to speak, is your heir. They may not get as big of an inheritance. Part of your home’s equity was used to help you during your lifetime. However, I can’t imagine too many kids who wouldn’t want mom and dad to be more comfortable in their senior years. Negative impressions about reverse mortgages originated in the first few years of the program when it was less regulated. When real estate prices plummeted after 2008, the laws were changed that required a larger equity cushion to qualify. Don’t believe everything you hear. For many homeowners, a reverse mortgage can change everything. They can stay in their home without a payment for the rest of their lives and still provide an inheritance to their loved ones. ■