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A simple idea to deliver flower bouquets to terminal patients still going strong after 10 years
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When your whole world is just a bed and a few personal items, a bouquet of lovely flowers can make your day. Heidi Berkman discovered that fact when caring for her stepmother’s mother in her final days. She remembers how the mood indoors often matched the gloomy January weather outside. There was no sun to fill her stepmother’s condominium, and little to perk up her disposition. But, as a 25-year corporate meeting planner for the hotel and restaurant industry, Berkman knew full well how colorful flowers could change that. She started The Bloom Project to bring a little color into the lives of seriously ill people or those living their last days. She had noted that the envi-
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Volunteers take donated flowers and create new bouquets, which then are delivered to hospice patients, bringing a spot of color in difficult times. ronment for ill people is often lacking in cheerful colors and beautiful objects. People spend a lot of time by themselves in a room, and a bouquet of fresh flowers can make a difference.
Berkman’s nonprofit has been giving the gift of fresh floral bouquets to hospice and palliative care patients for more than 10 years. Flowers “provide a boost from their colors, scents and
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sale food providers and restaurants.” Volunteer army The Bloom Project operates because of more than 200 volunteers who provide bouquets to hospice and palliative care patients on a weekly basis. Local grocers, wholesale flower companies and growers donate the flowers. The Bloom Project has a facility at Teufel Nursey in Portland’s West Hills, where a team processes and prepares flowers for patient delivery. Since 2009, The Bloom Project has delivered 219,600 bouquets using more than 100,000 volunteer hours. The average age of volunteers is mid- to late-60s and it’s so popular there is a volunteer waiting list. Volunteers never meet the patients, though. The bouquets are delivered to patients in their home or care facility by hospice nursing staff, clergy, social workers and other healthcare personnel. All volunteers attend an orientation, followed by training on how to process flowers and create arrangements. Those who want to consistently work with flowers are mentored and provided additional training and coaching. There are other volunteer
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fortable talking about end-oflife when they are healthy and not in crisis. In that way they are open to ideas before they are not feeling well, and they can make decisions with their loved ones. “I am focused on forgotten people,” she says. Berkman is board president and acting executive director of The Bloom Project. She says she’s constantly fundraising, and donations of all sizes are always needed. The project has the use of donated workspaces, supplies and equipment in which to create the beautiful hand-tied bouquets. Companies and corporations donate funds to support project expenses and staffing. Among the Portland partners are Bristol Hospice, The Dougy Center, Comfort Hospice and Palliative Care, Hospice Care of the Northwest, Housecall Providers, Kaiser Hospice, Legacy Hopewell House, Legacy Hospice, OHSU Palliative Care, Providence Hospice (East and West), Providence Palliative Care and Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver. The organization also operates in central Oregon, serving two different hospice organi-
zations there. Berkman’s future plan includes extending the volunteer effort to the Oregon coast, along the Interstate5 corridor and eventually, nationwide. She has received inquiries about the program from interested parties on the East Coast, Canada and Ecuador. However, she doesn’t want to move too fast, ensuring the program is managed efficiently and can handle the long-term growth. Her plan is to organize affiliates, such as the Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco that grew from six to 60 beds because of its unique approach to end-of-life care. “We believe these people deserve to be cared for and we show care by giving them flowers,” Berkman says. “There are many anecdotes from healthcare people who deliver them.” One she relates is of a man with Alzheimer’s who no longer spoke nor seemed to be present. However, when flowers were delivered to him his eyes sparkled, perhaps remembering when he was a photographer whose specialty was flowers. ■
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Still relevant The act of delivering the flowers is helping patients feel their lives are still relevant, that “the world is going on around them, but they are still important,” she says. The experience of caring for someone on hospice was “a bookmark in my brain,” Berkman says. “I decided to educate people because, in our culture, we do not like this subject or plan for it. When I helped care for my stepmother’s mother it was the first time I’d seen a hospice first hand and saw the role of nurses and social workers caring for terminal patients and their families.” The experience helped her understand what was happening. “I learned how important it is to talk about death and dying and to be informed, something our culture shies away from,” she says. “I wanted to bring some pleasure into the patient’s small world. I wanted to give back.” People who work in hospices and palliative care facilities are so helpful during people’s final days, Berkman says. “I recall a member of our board losing his wife,” she says. “He told me he doesn’t think he would have survived without their bereavement program. “The healthcare people were right beside us and were so helpful for a family going through someone’s final days for the first time.” She urges others “to be thoughtful,” because “these people are still alive and still relevant to their family and friends.” Berkman believes that people need to become more com-
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Are you safe enough?
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Don’t let yourself become a victim – follow these safety tips By DEB ALLEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Lenor Simpson has spent nearly 30 years training others in security and public safety. She understands that most of us feel the world is increasingly unsafe. “Most of us by a certain age are a victim of something, that’s just the reality,” Simpson says. “But what can we do to not further that? What can we do to make ourselves and our loved ones safer?” She shares several tips for keeping our homes and lives safer.
When you’re out and about Simpson advises us to be observant and aware of our surroundings, especially when entering or leaving a business. “Train yourself to look through the glass doors,” she says. “A lot of the establishments have the glass doors. So,
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Many homeowners appreciate a home security system for giving them greater protection while they’re home. But there are other precautions you can take as well, such as keeping your front and back doors locked when you're home. if you just pause before you go into, for example, a supermarket, a restaurant or a bank, look through the door to see what’s going on inside. I might keep myself out of a mess of trouble.” If you looked through a store window before entering and saw people with their hands up, running or laying down on the floor, it gives you
an opportunity to back out, she says. Under those circumstances, Simpson advises getting back in your car, driving to a safe location and calling 911. “Don’t sit in your car and make the phone call,” she says. “There are usually lookouts.” Before you call 911, determine whether it’s an emergency. If it’s a crime in
progress, that’s an emergency. But if the crime has already occurred and the perpetrator isn’t in sight, then use the non-emergency numbers. When paying for goods and services with cash, be discreet, Simpson says, by keeping your extra amounts of cash out of sight.And avoid audibly offering your phone number within earshot of others. Carry your automatic garage door opener, rather than leaving it in your car. Should a thief break into your car and find a garage door opener, all they need to do is find your vehicle registration, locate your address and use the automatic opener to gain access into the garage. It is also a good idea to always keep your valuables in the car out of sight, Simpson says. “When you’re leaving a store, have your keys out before exiting,” she says. “If you feel someone watching or following you, ask a store employee for someone to walk you out. Two together is a lot safer. It just wards off a problem.” When driving home, if you feel like someone could be following you, then keep on driving, Simpson says. Take a few extra turns, and don’t lead them to your home.
“A lot of attacks are made on men and women, especially seniors, that people think might be living alone, that they see at the supermarket and they follow them home,” she says.
Arriving home When you arrive home, look around and be observant. If you see someone you don’t recognize, let the groceries wait. Keep your doors closed and locked while you wait. If you live with someone, create and understand signals, such as driving up and sounding the vehicle horn if you need help. “A lot of the attacks can happen just coming from your car into your home with your groceries, because usually people carry in one bag at a time and they’re not going to turn around and lock the door behind them each time,” Simpson says. “So that little extra prevention is worth it.” If you’re coming home and you have a garage door that opens and closes automatically, drive in, turn off the car and wait for the garage door to close. Before exiting your vehicle, be sure no one has followed you into the garage. Keep your home secure Keep your front and back door locked, Simpson says.
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Most break-ins can occur even when you’re home. “These are cheap insurances,” Simpson says. “Most thieves will try the door and if it is locked they’ll go to the next house. If they hear a dog barking, they’ll go to the next house.” A lot of people believe they live in neighborhoods where they don’t need to lock their doors, but Simpson warns that “bad guys don’t go to the worst neighborhoods, they go to nicer, more naïve neighborhoods.” Are you really willing to gamble an unlocked door versus not having to deal with a situation one-on-one or even a physical altercation, she asks. “It’s better to simply lock your door as a simple deterrent.” Many intruders attempt to come into your home through the front door, even when you are home, so always use caution. But keep trees and shrubs trimmed to eliminate places intruders can hide. “A lot of attacks can also happen after a loved one leaves the house,” Simpson says. “Within 15 minutes you hear a knock at the door, you think they forgot something, so you just open it and it isn’t them. Make sure to ask, ‘Who’s there?’ and know the voice answering.” If you don’t have a peep hole to look through or don’t recognize the voice on the other side of the door, do not feel obligated to open it. “One thing people feel habited to do is to respond to someone knocking on the door
or ringing the doorbell,” Simpson says. “You can answer them through the door. There’s no rule that says you have to open the door. So, know who’s on the other side of the door.” Simply speak through the unopened door, and say “no thank you” or “please leave.” If you see a stranger in your backyard, that person has already disrespected your boundary. You can tell them through the window to get out of your yard while you call 911, which is much safer than opening the door. Simpson’s motto: “There is nothing outside worth your life.” When calling 911, be ready to tell the dispatcher that someone you don’t know is in your backyard and give them your location. “And never hang up on a dispatcher until they tell you to end the call,” she says. When it comes to home security systems, there are many options. Many are fairly easy to install and can be operated through your smart phone or computer, so you can monitor your home while you’re away. “You can also have information sent to another family member’s phone, so they can help keep track of a loved one,” Simpson says.
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A dog, or several of them like Simpson has, can be a great deterrent to would-be home invadors. sort of defense tool, that you know how to use it properly,” she says. “There are plenty of instructors around who are willing to help people learn.” Carrying pepper spray can give a false sense of security, especially if you’re not trained in how to use it. In fact, pepper spray may even work against you, so it’s best to enlist the help of a certified instructor before carrying
pepper spray. Consider looking online for classes that can be viewed from home. Simpson strongly believes that anyone in possession of a fire arm needs up-to-date instruction. “My response about fire arms is that no one should have one without having training,” she says. “There are people who have grown up with them all their lives and they think
they are safe, and they aren’t safe. They have habits that were passed on to them. I’ve even had retired professionals (like police officers) taking a class who say they got something out of it that they didn’t know before. If you’re going to carry something that could be a lethal tool to defend yourself, then absolutely, take a course on that and know exactly what you’re doing.” Laws for carrying a concealed weapon can change by state, county and even city. Therefore, Simpson insists that if you possess a firearm, take the responsibility to know the laws surrounding them. Keeping you and your family safe requires an investment that comes in giving time toward education and prevention. There can also be a financial investment in education, devices and systems. Yet Simpson views the cost as minimal, especially when asking about the value you put on your life and others. “The idea is to not live paranoid, but to live safely,” she says. ■
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with the spring-blooming Forget-Me-Not but what are Naked Lady plants? This fun book will provide the answer as Armitage delves into the history and traditions of common plant names. Of course, we need our botanical Latin because it leaves no room for guessing a plant’s identity, but the whimsical common names can be easier to remember because of their catchy and descriptive nature. And a lot of them are downright silly. Armitage postulates, “I am too old to be shocked by much anymore, but as I roam around plants and gardens, it seems to me that there must have been a club of good ol’ boys smoking something that resulted in some rather bawdy names.” Such could be said for the aforementioned Naked Ladies, a moniker that describes the leafless stems on fall blooming Lycoris, which you will see beautifully illustrated on the book’s cover. “Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots” is a charming and educational read with short chapters and fullcolor photos. After a discussion of the plant’s lore, you’ll find a brief growing guide for that plant. In the back you’ll find a
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Several months ago, I was corresponding via email with famed plantsman Allan Armitage about — obviously — plants. In the course of our conversation, he offered me a copy of his latest book, “Of Naked Ladies and Forget-MeNots: The Stories Behind the Common Names of Some of Our Favorite Plants,” to read and review. I gladly accepted and promptly received the book in my mailbox. That conversation was several months ago. I’m sure he assumes I have completely forgotten about our agreement. But au contraire, I was saving it for this column on summer garden reading. The August garden still benefits from our presence and attention. Chores such as watering, weeding and deadheading are ongoing tasks, but the big makeover projects are better suited for the cooler days of late September and October. So, when the midday heat sets in, why not park yourself in a shady spot, listen to the birds and read a garden book? “Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots” is a catchy title. Most of us are familiar
helpful index that cross-references common and botanical Latin names — a superb summer read. The book is available on Amazon. Speaking of Amazon, a search for children’s garden books will uncover a surprising plethora of possibilities. My kids are adults now and there are no grandchildren, so I’ve been out of the loop for a while. But when I was asked if I wanted to review “A Big Garden” by Gilles Clement and Vincent Grace, I gladly obliged. Originally published in France, “A Big Garden” is a pleasantly-oversized children’s picture book that takes the reader through the four seasons. Interestingly, it starts with creating an edible garden in the month of May. I found this a bit odd until I remembered that the book is written for children, not adults who start the gardening season long before. A testament to gardening and the natural world, the drawings are uniquely charming and will have children (and adults) hunting for specifics, along the lines of “Where’s Waldo.” With so much to discover and enjoy, this book is a fantastic way to cuddle up and bond with the next generation. Happy reading. ■
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The Willamette Shore Trolley may be one of Oregon’s best-kept secrets, and a real gem for those who make the time for a ride. It’s only a mile and a half, but there’s so much to see and hear, it can take up to an hour and a half. When general manager David Harold talks about the vintage trolley in his rat-a-tat conversational speed, you can feel his passion for the historic trolley that runs between downtown Lake Oswego to SW Bancroft Street, near the Old Spaghetti Factory, near the waterfront in Portland. It’s a scenic ride, to be sure, passing by million-dollar homes, a row of condos along the water, and a Tesla dealership. But wildlife sightings are not unusual either. Harold talks about a doe and her fauns taking a walk with a dozen ducklings, a few of which could not get over a trestle to cross the rail, so the motorman and a few passengers helped lift their little feet while the mama duck squawked anxiously. Harold says unusual happenings are “too many, I could talk about that all day.” He mentions that part of the ride goes through a tunnel, and the motormen turn off the lights so it’s totally dark. It’s a short part of the ride, but it often sets off wails from young children – who, fortunately, can’t see the bats hanging from the ceiling. Another yarn Harold tells is of six Oregon turkeys sunbathing with their six-foot wingspans spread out just like people. There are plenty of squirrels, and people biking, walking and running near the line. The trolley is not for some-
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Trolley conductors, including general manager David Harold (above), take turns driving the vintage Willamette Shore Trolley on a scenic ride between downtown Lake Oswego to SW Bancroft Street, near the waterfront in Portland. one in a hurry. “We get there when we get there,” he says. “It’s for fun. Sometimes we wait for latecomers before we begin. We don’t worry about starting on the dot of time.” He says they never leave early. There are kiddie rides when Santa comes on board, fireworks run by Waverly Country Club, Christmas ship runs and just about any “adventure” that comes to mind because of yearly special events and chartered events. There are even excursions for seniors. It has been said that this is the only trolley running through residential areas.
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Visit wst.oregontrolley.com/ for information on fares, schedules and location. The trolley, which seats 36, operates from early spring through early October, depending on weather. There is a second trolley awaiting a generator, and then it will be up and running, Harold says. It’s part of the Oregon Electric Railway Historical Soci-
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Keep cool: Don’t let the heat get you down By DR. CAROLINE KING-WIDDALL
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also spray the skin with cold water. If more severe symptoms are present — such as headaches, confusion, weakness — or a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher is reached, it’s best to go to urgent care for an assessment. In these extreme cases, it may be necessary for a healthcare professional to administer IV fluids. It’s important to take heat stroke seriously because an extremely high body temperature can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs. While rare, heat-related illnesses can be fatal. When you’re out in the sun, wear hats, lightweight clothing and sunblock that’s at least 30 SPF. Also, seek out shade and avoid being in the blazing hot sun for hours. Also, it’s a good idea to limit your exposure to the sun, especially during the peak hours of the day (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) when the sun's rays are strongest. ■ (Caroline King-Widdall, MD, is a family medicine physician and physician in charge at Kaiser Permanente’s Keizer Station and West Salem Medical Offices.)
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Monitoring your earnings can pay off AUGUST 2018 • nwboomerandseniornews.com
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By KIMBERLY HERRMANN
SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS
You work hard for your money. You’re saving and planning for a secure retirement. Now you need to make sure you’re going to get all the money you deserve. Regularly reviewing your Social Security earnings record can really pay off, especially when every dollar counts in retirement. If an employer did not properly report just one year of your work earnings to us, your future benefit payments from Social Security could be close to $100 per month less than they should be. Over the course of a lifetime, that could cost you tens of thousands of dollars in retirement or other benefits to which you are
entitled. Sooner is definitely better when it comes to identifying and reporting problems with your earnings record.
As time passes, you may no longer have easy access to past tax documents, and some employers may no longer be in business or able to provide
Satori Men’s Chorus is a non-auditioned, multi-level choral group where men of all ages and musical abilities have the opportunity to grow as musicians and enjoy friendship and harmony. Satori has no religious or political affiliations; members just love to sing. Reading music is not required, but you must be able to match pitch. The chorus is
of mixed ability, so no matter your level, you’ll find a place. The 2018-19 Satori Men’s Chorus 25th Concert Season is scheduled to open Nov. 17 with “Where We’ve Been,” followed by “Where We Are” on March 30 and “Where We’re Headed” in June. This commemorative season will be packed with special events and big surprises. Consider becoming a Satori
Men’s Chorus member for the first time, or returning to the risers for Satori’s 25th season of bringing peace through song. Learn more at satorichorus.org, or by sending an email to postmaster@satorichorus.org. Rehearsals take place at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 5, Central Portland, 1820 NE 21st Ave., Portland. ■
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past payroll information. It’s ultimately the responsibility of your employers — past and present — to provide accurate earnings information to Social Security so you get credit for the contributions you’ve made through payroll taxes. But you can inform us of any errors or omissions. You’re the only person who can look at your lifetime earnings record and verify that it’s complete and correct. So, what’s the easiest and most efficient way to validate your earnings record? Visit socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to set up or sign in to your own my Social Security account. Under the “My Home” tab, select “Earnings Record” to view your online Social Security Statement and taxed
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Social Security earnings. Carefully review each year of listed earnings and use your own records, such as W-2s and tax returns, to confirm them. Keep in mind that earnings from this year and last year may not be listed yet. Notify us right away if you spot errors, by calling 1-800772-1213. More detailed instructions on how to correct your Social Security earnings record can be found at socialsecurity. gov/pubs/EN-05-10081.pdf. Securing today and tomorrow requires accuracy and diligence on our part and yours. You’ll be counting on Social Security when you reach retirement age. Make sure you’re getting every dollar you’ve earned. You can access us any time at socialsecurity.gov. ■
10 PORTLAND-METRO/VANCOUVER EDITION July 26 (through July 29) Oregon Brewers Festival, noon to 9 p.m., Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland.
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July 29 Newberg Community Band, 1 p.m. at the Old Fashioned Festival, and at 2 p.m., Memorial Park, both in Newberg. Also at 7 p.m. Aug. 2, George Fox Amphitheatre, near the track. Newbergcommunityband.com.
July 30 Eastside Theater Company, “A Swashbuckling Show,” 6:30 p.m., Arts Plaza, 401 Ne 2nd St., Gresham. Free.
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(through Aug. 30) Steampunk: An Art Invitational, Washington County Museum, 17677 NW Springville Road, Portland. Demonstrations on Aug. 11. 503-645-5353.
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(through Aug. 26) Clackamas Repertory Theatre: “Annie,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Osterman Theatre, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City. ClackamasRep.org or 503-594-6047.
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(through Aug. 19) Broadway Rose Theatre: “Guys and Dolls,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Sat-
urday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Deb Fennell Auditorium, Tigard High School. $30+. Broadwayrose.org. Tualatin Crawfish Festival, 4 p.m., Tualatin City Park, 8515 SW Tualatin Road. Htcraceseries.com.
First Friday Opening Reception for “Dream! Paint! Sing! 3 to 5 p.m., Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver, Wash.
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Flicks on the Bricks: “Black Panther,” 7 p.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.
AARP Smart Driver, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Salvation Army Rose Center, 211 NE 18th Ave., Portland. Small fee. 503-239-
(also Aug. 5) Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Steam Mid-Summer Weekend Run, noon and 2:30 p.m., Yacolt, Wash.$20/$19. Bycx.com.
Oregon’s Manila Galleon: Discovering the Crew, Cargo and History, by Cameron La Follette, 3 p.m., Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, 2106 Second St., Tillamook.
Vanport Jazz Festival, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Portland Meadows, 1001 N. Schmeer Road, Portland. Vanportjazzfestival.com.
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Villa Musica: Chamber Music in the Garden, 6:30 p.m., Villa Catalana, 11900 S. Criteser Road, Oregon City. $25. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. for $22.
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Music Mondays: Ron Steen and Portland Jazz Friends, 6:30 p.m., Arts Plaza, 401 NE 2nd St., Gresham. Free.
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Songwriter Circle: Cal Scott and Richard Moore with guest Jack McMahon, 7 p.m., The Lake Theater, 106 N. State St., Lake Oswego. Jackcircle.brownpapertickets.com.
International Folk Dance Club, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Marshall Exercise Room, Marshall Center, Vancouver, Wash. $2.
Meet the Artists Reception for Leopoldine Brew and Jane Vanderzanden, 5 to 8 p.m., Sequoia Gallery and Studios, 136 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro.
Mount Hood Model Engineers, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 5500 SE Belmont, Portland. Mthoodmodelengineers.org.
Nerd Night: Trivia for Adults, GHCL Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland.
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Happy Hour Series: Party for Elephants, a 21 and older event, 5 to 9 p.m., Oregon Zoo. $24/95/$19.95. oregonzoo.org/happy.
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Daryl Hall and John Oates and Train, 7 p.m., Moda Center, Portland. $23+. Rosequarter.com.
10 (through Aug. 19) Masque Alfresco: “The Misanthrope,” 7 p.m., Beaverton Library Lawn, 12375 SE 5th Ave. Also at 7 p.m. Aug. 24-26, Theatre in the Hood, 9020 SW Caroline Dr., Portland. Free.
Elephant Garlic Festival, noon to 11 p.m., Jessie Mays Community Park, 30975 NW Hillcrest St., North Plains.
(through Aug. 26) 21st Annual William Byrd Festival with Cantores in Ecclesia, 7:30 p.m., The Old Church, plus various locations. $25/$20. Byrdfestival.org.
Flicks on the Bricks: “Grease,” 7 p.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.
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India Festival, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland. Free.
Victorian Tea and Garden Party, 4 p.m., Historic Victorian Belle Mansion. $70+ by Aug. 1. Search Facebook for the event.
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Party on the Plaza, with Tara Williamson and Paperback Writer in a Beatles Tribute, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Arts Plaza, 401 NE 2nd St., Gresham. Free.
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Tuesday Night Nourishment book group: “Utopia for Realists” by Rutger Bregman, 7 p.m., GHCL Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland.
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Opening Reception for “New Work by Ann Durley,” 4 to 8 p.m., Currents Gallery, 532 NE Third St., McMinnville.
Flicks on the Bricks: “Mean Girls,” 7 p.m., Pioneer Courthouse Square. Free.
Film Night: “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” 7 p.m., GHCL Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. Free.
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(also Aug. 19) Portland Renovation and Landscaping Show, noon to 8 p.m., Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Portland.
Harvest Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 18, noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 19, Yamhill Valley Heritage Center Museum, 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville. $8. YamhillCountyHistory.org.
(also Aug. 19) Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Steam Train Robbery Special, noon and 2:30 p.m., Yacolt, Wash.$20/$19. Bycx.com.
Fourth anniversary celebration of The Tony Starlight Showroom, 8 p.m., 1125 SE Madison St. Dinner at 6 p.m. $75/$30. Tonystarlight.com. Portland Adult Soapbox Derby, Mount Tabor Park. Soapboxracer.com.
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Jade International Night Market, 5 p.m., PCC, 2305 SE 82nd Ave., Port-
Nadaka Park Community Festival, noon to 3 p.m., 17615 NE Glisan St., Gresham.
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Bad Motor Scooter at Senior Dance, 2 to 4 p.m., Luepke Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin, Vancouver, Wash.
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Music Mondays: Breana Renea, 6:30 p.m., Arts Plaza, 401 NE 2nd St., Gresham. Free.
Twilight Tuesdays, with activities, animals to pet and live entertainment, 4 to 8 p.m., Oregon Zoo. $5.
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Art Night: Hand-drawn Lettering, 6:30 p.m., GHCL Annex, 7306 SW Oleson Road, Portland. Free.
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Bad Motor Scooter, 4 to 6 p.m., Vancouver Mall Retirement Home, 7808 NW 51st St., Vancouver, Wash.
AARP Smart Driver, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mount Hood Medical Center Cascade Building, 24700 SE Stark St., Gresham. Small fee. 503-8637211. Bay City’s Pearl Music Festival Summer End Celebration, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Al Griffin Memorial Park. 503931-9721.
(through Aug. 27) Dahlia Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Swan Island Dahlias, 995 NW 22nd Ave., Canby. Dahlias.com. Send your calendar items to: Calendar, P.O Box 12008 Salem, OR 97309 or email mte@nwseniornews.com by the 6th of the month for the following month’s publication.
Seattle’s Museum of Flight
AUGUST 2018 • nwboomerandseniornews.com
PORTLAND-METRO/VANCOUVER EDITION
From Kitty Hawk to the Moon, this museum has something for everyone By PAT SNIDER
A visit to the Museum of Flight, south of Seattle, is not unlike a shopping excursion to Ikea — the facility is vast, sprawling, and packed with tempting tidbits offering a plethora of distractions. In the case of Ikea, you eventually leave with twice as many items as you had planned on, perhaps even forgetting what brought you there in the first place. It’s a somewhat opposite experience at the museum where you can easily run out of time and energy long before you have satisfied your interests. In either case, an advance game plan is important. Located at the birthplace of
Photo by Pat Snider
You’ll find military aircraft from World War II in the Personal Courage Wing at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. Boeing, the museum pays homage to flight in all its forms from early Alaska bush pilots to interplanetary space travel. You can watch a 3-D movie on aircraft carriers; walk in the footsteps of JFK aboard the first jet, Air Force One; learn
about women pilots in World War II; and admire the sleek styling of a Lockheed M21 Blackbird, the world’s fastest plane. With over 150 air and spacecraft, hundreds of permanent exhibits and artifacts, numerous interactive displays
and simulations, the museum’s air and space collection can be overwhelming. Since it would be impossible to see and do everything on a one-day visit, it’s a good idea to do some online research and pre-planning to create an experience to match your in-
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terests. The museum campus is divided into six permanent exhibit areas, any one of which could be a separate museum on its own. The Great Gallery is a gigantic glass and steel exhibit hall packed with 50 full-size, historic aircraft, many suspended from the ceiling. It traces the history of flight from a replica of a 1903 Wright Flyer to an Apollo Command Module and even includes a flying car. Throughout the gallery and museum, you will find docents (look for the men in suits), most of them are retired pilots, Air Force veterans, or former Boeing employees. Be sure to ask questions as they are a wonderful source of information and great stories. Next door to the Great Gallery is the William M. Allen Theater, currently showing two films: “Space Next 3D” about interplanetary travel, and “Aircraft Carrier: City at Sea.” Nearby, the Red Barn exhibit covers the history of the Boeing Company and is located in the original factory.
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Where anger, thunder converge
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By B. LEE COYNE, MSW
August often ushers in thunder. I equate thunder with human anger. All of which asks the question: What actually impels us to become angry and create our own thunder? Certainly, I’m no anger expert but living three-quarters of a century surely has etched its lessons. My late father Al Coyne came home an angry man from fighting in Italy during World War II. He had grown up in New York City, and reportedly was badly bullied in his basic training down in South Carolina. He brought that pungent anger from the frontlines. His temper would flare up at easy provocation. His boisterous
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voice could often be heard several houses away. When super angry he used his belt on us. This, in turn, convinced me to be non-aggressive as an adult. I preferred my mom’s approach: Let’s apply logic.
My immersion As an adult, I studied social work at Hunter College. That included a large dose of human relations, and I found an opportunity to explore anger and anxiety in my studies. Soon I began to realize that anger is the emotional reaction to a pair of “F words” – fear and frustration. Fear will surface when a threat comes knocking. One may feel overwhelmed by cir-
cumstances. The enemy may be a person or an event, and anger is directed at that perceived villain. Frustration suggests there is a substantial blockage. We feel stymied in resolving something we consider highly uncomfortable and the options do not seem to work. Our helplessness activates anger.
Chilling out Let me cite two cases in which a formula I prescribed did bring us positive results. Case #1 — A married couple was arguing over almost everything. The “blame game” was chronic, and they sought a path to halt this tug-of-war.
FLIGHT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The Personal Courage Wing relates the history of the men and women who fought in both world wars with an obvious emphasis on the role of aviation. You’ll find representative aircraft from many countries including a Messerschmidt, Fokkers, P-51 Mustang and Soviet Yakolev. Crossing over a street via a glass-enclosed skyway, you enter the Space Gallery. Here, you can board the Space Shut-
Photo by Pat Snider
Explore more than 50 historic aircraft in the Great Gallery at the Museum of Flight, just south of Seattle.
I told them story of King Solomon, where two mothers claimed the same baby. In the story, the king ordered that the babe be cut in two – one half for each mother. The real mother, as the king knew, was willing to yield rather than permit her infant to die. So, I asked this husband and wife to pick either odds or evens. They assumed this was a game. Rob chose odds while Mary picked evens. My remedy: Rob would make decisions for the both of them during odd hours, while Mary would take over for the even hours. Thus, if Rob was one-sided during his hour he would get unwanted payback the next. Let me say, the two did learn to compromise. Case #2 — Greg and Grace were dating and hoped to
tle Trainer where real astronauts prepared for their visits to space. Just beyond, is the Aviation Pavilion, a covered outside gallery occupying nearly three acres filled with actual planes from the 1930s to present. If you are too young or too poor to have ever stepped aboard a supersonic Concorde, here is your chance. You can walk through the first jet, Air Force One, and absorb the remarkable history of this flying Oval Office of Eisenhower, JFK, Johnson, and Nixon. You can also walk through the first 747, and the newest Boeing offering, the
marry. She loved him, but his wild tantrums scared her. What would decrease his anger, so they could have a more peaceful relationship? I had read that physical discomfort overrides emotional upset, so we did an experiment. When Greg felt an urge to explode, he would put an ice cube beneath his tongue. His brain got the instant message: Cool it. Soon, his temper began to diminish as he retrained the way he handled his emotions. In both cases, the thunderstorm subsided as fear and frustration found resolution. Each of us has a reason for acting the way we do. If you have “thunderstorms” in your life, seek appropriate help. Fear and anxiety do not need to control you. ■
787 Dreamliner. With all these choices, the importance of creating a thought-out strategic plan should be obvious, and the museum has created an excellent website to help you. As a first-time visitor, you can customize your visit by clicking on several parameters like age, length of visit time and interest, to view a list of events and exhibits that match your needs. The on-premise Wings Cafe features snacks and hot entrees, and is a good place to refuel and refresh. To start planning your visit check out museumofflight.org. ■
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How to negotiate the best retail price
14 PORTLAND-METRO/VANCOUVER EDITION In today’s retail climate, where stores struggle to keep up with online competition and customers can compare prices with the ease of their smartphones, the price tag is just a starting point for negotiations, says a negotiation expert at Baylor University. “No longer do you need to pay sticker price for everything you buy,” says Emily Hunter, associate professor of management in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business and an expert in negotiation and conflict management. “The customer is now empowered to have a say in pricing, and even hourly retail workers are often empowered to give price discounts when requested.” Hunter says negotiations — whether in a retail setting or in the workplace — require confidence. “Many people are hesitant to negotiate because they don’t know how or they are worried about the other person’s reaction (Will they think I’m greedy?),” she says. “But practice can increase your confidence in your ability to negotiate. Rejection is less common than you fear, and retail stores especially are often willing to work with you.” She offers the following tips to increase the chances of greater deals at the check-out counter. Be nice First and foremost, always be kind and polite when asking for a discount in retail settings, Hunter says. You are much more likely to be successful if someone wants to help you out, as opposed to demanding a discount or raising your voice to puff up your sense of power. It’s not a power play. Instead, negotiating is a matter of give-and-take.
Find defects It is easier to negotiate an item if you can find something wrong with it. Most stores have a policy in place that allows cashiers and salespeople to offer a moderate discount (typically 10-15 percent), but when they offer it, be persistent and politely try to push them for more. “I’ve negotiated a rug because it was on the sales floor and had frayed edges, a metal cabinet with a dent in the back (Who will ever see that? It’s in the back), and clothing with a slight stain,” Hunter says. “Point out the de-
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Pretend you own the business Think from the seller’s perspective, Hunter advises. Consider what the seller wants from you, the customer. Besides the obvious answer of higher sales and profit, simply offering to write a review online could be very helpful, especially for small businesses. “I once got a great deal on a tool cabinet because I offered to write a positive review on the customer experience survey (you know, the one you get on your receipt that few people fill out?). The manager says that would be wonderful because his store performance is assessed partly based on those customer surveys and he really needed a good review that quarter,” Hunter says.
fect to the person you are negotiating with and ask for half off.”
Look for mark-downs If an item is marked down or “openbox,” then ask for further discounts, Hunter says. Remember, the store already acknowledged that the item is worth less than original price and they are likely desperate to be rid of it quickly. “Borrow” a coupon during check-out When making a purchase, Hunter says she is often asked the question: “Do you have a coupon?” Instead of saying no, she says it might save some money to consider another reply. “Whenever I’m asked this question at check-out, I reply, ‘No, do you have one I could use?’ This works more often than you might think and can result in sweet savings. No clipping required,” she says.
Prepare yourself — quickly When you see an item that could be a good opportunity to negotiate, Hunter says it’s best to prepare quickly with three steps. First, set a strong goal for yourself, usually in the form of a steep discount you will request. Second, set a “redline” price, the highest price you are willing to pay. Third, consider your best alternative — which might be purchasing the same item online for less — if negotiations fail.
Find a BATNA “In negotiation lingo, we call your
best alternative your BATNA – Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement,” Hunter says. “In retail, it’s extremely important to shop around both at other stores and online to see if the same or a similar item is offered elsewhere for less. This can be your bargaining chip to ask for a discount.” She explains that most big-box stores now have a price-matching policy, but it’s worth trying to go beyond the price match and ask for an additional 10 percent discount, particularly if you agree to purchase at that moment. “Think about it from the store’s perspective,” she says. “They want to keep you from buying from major online retailers, so they might agree to a discount.”
Ask for a higher discount than you’re seeking Let’s say you’re seeking $200 off the price of a refrigerator. Hunter says it’s not wise to start your negotiation by asking for $200 off, because you are almost guaranteed to get less than that. “In negotiations, both sides expect some give-and-take, and the retailer is unlikely to accept your first offer,” she says. “Start by asking for $500 off the fridge and see what they say. Even better, back up your offer by pointing out a defect, a cheaper price online for the same product or evidence of a sale at the same store that just ended.”
Always negotiate furniture Hunter says the markup on furniture is often extremely high, as much as 80 percent, and that makes furniture a target for negotiation. “I always negotiate when buying everything from mattresses to sofas to end tables,” she says. “Ask for big discounts at first, as you never know how desperate they are to rotate their stock. And try asking for steeper discounts if you buy multiple pieces, or buying a sofa set and getting the coffee table thrown in for free.”
Choose your opponent wisely When you choose to negotiate, make sure you’re dealing with the people who can make the decisions, Hunter says. Sometimes the clerks on the floor might not be the best option, so jump straight to the cashier or the manager to work with someone who has the authority to make a pricing decision. Remember the ultimate goal Negotiation is not just about saving a few dollars, Hunter says. Instead, it’s about building negotiating skills. “Negotiating in retail settings can be a helpful practice to build your confidence to negotiate more important items such as salary and work projects,” she says. “While negotiating salary and other relationshipbased issues at work differs quite a bit from the strategies described here, the first step is having the confidence to ask.” ■
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VELCRO Velcro is a small-sized 16year-old cat that came to us through our Friends Forever
program in the middle of April this year and is one of our three longest residents at this time. He was adopted earlier, hopefully to become a companion cat for one of their five resident cats, but even with taking time to gradually socialize him he still did not become compatible with their other cats and would attack them with intent to bite. So he is now looking for a home in which he can be the only cat and we do know that he needs a home without dogs as he was traumatized by one at a young age and has been frightened by them
even since. Upon return to us, Velcro spent a week in a foster home where he was the only pet and thrived happily in this atmosphere. There he was described as not very active, but affectionate, as he was very loving and needing a home with someone who will spend a lot of time everyday holding and petting him. We know that Velcro used to follow his owner around and would find a good napping spot close by. We know that once in his new home Velcro will be shy at first but once he gets to know you his friendly, affectionate and playful side will become evident. When visited now and awoken with some gentle petting, it only takes some
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ear and chin scratches before he is up and ready for more loving. He seems to be a very mellow cat that has been missing the love he once received from his owner. Velcro likes playing with toys and had a very favorite of little red yarn balls, and for some reason he liked the red colored ones the best. Velcro will need a home where he is the only pet. He does not have a history with small children and was not interested in reacting with visiting ones. He has used a scratching post in his original home and was trained to use his litter box as he was an indoor-only cat. His foster home parent says he liked fish-flavored food, but detested the chicken-flavored one. Velcro has expe-
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rienced a lot of change in the last couple of months and is ready to settle down to his forever home and exchange love with his new parent. To adopt Velcro (shelter number 219118) or other cats, dogs, rabbits, birds or rodents visit the Oregon Humane Society, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland. Call 503-2857722. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Adoptions end one-half hour before closing. His special senior adoption fee of $15 includes microchip ID, collar and OHS ID tag, initial vaccines, and plenty of support and information from OHS. For more information call 503-285-7722 or visit oregonhumane.org. ■
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