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from Idaho. She was a school bus driver for special programs with the Salem-Keizer School District for 12 years before retiring, and now keeps busy with her art and her family. She has one son — he lives in Idaho with his wife and three children. Clyde has three children and five grandchildren from his previous marriage. Clevenger’s interests are as diverse as her journey through life, from playing in a bluegrass band and silversmithing, to painting rocks and drawing her well-admired, cute little bears.

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Nikki Clevenger thrives on diversity. Born in 1949 to a U.S. Army family, she lived in Germany, Texas, Washington and Colorado. Later, as an Army wife, she lived in Germany, Texas, Oklahoma and Idaho. “I’m now retired and happy with my new life,” says Clevenger, 68, who now lives in Salem. Her new life includes her husband Clyde. They met and married 16 years ago, after Clevenger moved to Oregon

“I’ve always loved to draw,” Clevenger says. “My dad was a commercial artist back in the day, and he and my mom were both photographers. They made sure we had plenty of paper, paints and pencils on hand.” Clevenger’s artistic talents took off after she just happened to sketch one of her bears and, she says, “things snowballed from there.” The bears themselves are all about variety, with scenes showing parts and pieces of the life that Clevenger has given them.

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ROCKS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 “They do what I want them to do, and now they have hobbies such as leather carving, teaching chickens how to knit, holding bluegrass jam sessions, and more,” she says. “They paint, cut hair, cook, cake decorate, do yoga, ride bikes, play Corn Hole — the possibilities are endless.” Clevenger started painting rocks last year, giving them “life” as well. “I found a rock that wanted to be a turtle, so I looked up how to paint a turtle on YouTube,” she says. “It was an ‘aha’ moment, and I never looked back. “One thing about painting rocks, you’ll never look at them Courtesy photos on the ground in the same way,” Nikki Clevenger (above, far right) she adds. “Your pockets will be all enjoys playing bluegrass as much saggy and heavy, your work area as she does painting (right, and will have sacks of them … well, previous page). mine does.” Clevenger recently gave a rockpainting class at Hearts2Arts in “This has me hopping up and Mill City, which, she says, “was a down,” she says. “Everything is splendid success. Lots of fun, and still a work in progress.” everyone had a great time. Hope to do And even thought her art is takanother class soon.” ing new directions, she still clings Clevenger also painted and sold to the hope of getting back into silrocks for the Great American Eclipse, versmithing. and keeps on collecting and decorating Meanwhile, she and Clyde keep rocks with her art. life interesting by playing with Painting rocks and drawing bears ab- other bluegrass musicians in a band solutely tickle me,” she says. “It won’t called Old Circle. look right if I’m not grinning inside.” “We love traditional bluegrass Last year, a Canadian writer asked and old-time music,” Clevenger Clevenger to illustrate his book, which says. “In the band, I play standup bass is yet to be published. Most recently, and guitar, am learning clawhammer she was commissioned by Willamette banjo, can play two tunes on the fiddle, City Press to illustrate two novellas. and one tune on the mandolin. We go

to bluegrass festivals during the summer, and I have one steady job once a year at BiZi Farms pumpkin patch in Vancouver (Washington). We get to

every jam we can. I love being retired.” The Clevengers owned a little business called The Bluegrass Boutique a few years ago. “Our old friend, Ken Cartwright, who owned a music store back then, gave us the idea,” she says. “He would let us sell our items in his festival store as well as his retail store. My husband made awesome string winders on his lathe. It’s the device that you fit onto the tuning knob on your mandolin or guitar that makes tuning more efficient when you are changing the strings. They were lovely works of art.” The couple also sold fun bluegrass-oriented music items, taking their inventory to festivals where they played. “I made braided mandolin straps out of kangaroo lacing,” she says. “We made signs, silly things, I designed the T-shirts … it was very successful and fun — until it wasn’t. It was a huge creative outlet for us both. Then one day we just felt done. We’d pretty much saturated the niche market, and so we called it quits.” But Clevenger knows another venture — and adventure — is just around the corner. “I love learning new crafts,” she says. “I’d love to learn welding so I could make yard art. I admire all things handcrafted. One thing that would be really nice is for the days to go by slower, so I’d have more time to work.” ■

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It’s nearly winter time and with colder, shorter days, you may be feeing something that a lot of people call “the winter blues.” But did you know that your “winter blues” could actually be a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder? The disorder (SAD for short) is a form of depression recognized by the American Psychiatric Association that affects about 10 million Americans each year. SAD symptoms can range from mild to severe, and it tends to affect people from late fall until spring, particularly in regions with less sunshine. That’s because when

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It’s well known that holiday family gatherings set the scene for coughing up past baggage, childhood resentments and blame games. But Polly Campbell of Beaverton has the perfect recipe for a peaceful holiday season: Manage your thought patterns the way you manage other areas of your life. If you are addicted to drama and it’s causing conflicts and stress, she says, choose another way of approaching situations that trigger frustration or anger. Instead of reacting to what others throw at you, take some deep breaths. Is unhappiness worth having the last word? Campbell is a “human potential” author who has been on a life journey figuring out how to be happy. At the age of 3, she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Not being able to play with other children at recess because of her condition, the young Campbell began to hang out at the library where she discovered biographies of people who were successful, despite their own challenges. It helped her to realize she could be successful as well. She also realized she wanted to become an author and speaker, teaching others how to live happier lives. It’s a work in progress. “Depends on the day, what

POLLY CAMPBELL I’ve eaten, what’s going on in the world, what my kid is doing,” Campbell says of her state of peace. “But, I am able to catch myself and clarify my thoughts so that I respond rather than react. I pay attention to what was triggered in my mind and slow down, take deep breaths and sometimes I go to another room for a time–out. I take in my mom and family without judgment, I accept what is, without adding to the drama.” Family dynamics, she adds, are fraught with potential misunderstandings. “We need to let go of past history and realize that we may have created some of the problems,” she says. The key is not to take everything personally.

For example, a family member arrives late to a holiday party. “All of us tend to look at things as happening to us,” she says. “The key is not to personalize. A sister wasn’t being late ‘to me.’ I could have said, ‘You always do that to me,’ and inflate the situation. Generally, there was something going on that caused someone to be late that had nothing to do with me.” She says there is comfort in responding without judgment, usually triggered by something that occurred years ago. “I have no energy for conflict,” Campbell says. “I need energy to create the life I want.” She feels her best days are when there is no anger or frustration. “If someone makes a comment I give a straight answer,” Campbell says. “I don’t assume it was somehow against me. It takes practice; it’s hard work to change your patterns. I say it’s like going to the gym: You keep putting it off but you go. So that’s one time. It’s just words telling yourself you don’t want to. So, you practice going.” Letting moments pass when family dynamics trigger thoughts reminds people that thoughts are just thoughts and

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they pass, like clouds in the sky. Let them go. Campbell still deals with the rheumatoid arthritis, and it makes her tired. “It has taught me compassion and to be aware that everyone has their own adversity, even if it is not recognizable,” she says. So, she paces herself when preparing for the holidays. For example, she started shopping in October for things she knew she would need for Thanksgiving. That helped lessen the chance to feel overwhelmed during the holiday. She also wears athletic shoes during the day, even though she’d prefer to wear fancy shoes. If negative feelings start to creep in, Campbell recommends finding a quiet spot for some “me” time. “We can’t control other people bringing their energy to us,” she says. “Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. It’s an opportunity for you to grow.” Allow a situation to just be what it is. “Tell yourself, ‘That’s what she does,’ and don’t whine about it,” Campbell says. “Or, if you really don’t like going to some events, let family know you are taking a trip elsewhere and

anyone who wants to join you can do so.” If you’re only doing things because it’s what others want, resentment will creep in. “Traditions can change,” she says. “As an example, in our family, my husband and daughter and I always went to a farm to cut down our Christmas tree. I hated the cold and the mud. So, I asked my family to sit down and talk about it, only to discover they hated it as well, but everyone thought the other people would be unhappy if we stopped doing it. Assumptions can be reality checks if you talk it over.” If you don’t want to do something, just decide what you want to do and ask others if they are comfortable with it. But remember that you can’t make everyone happy. If you choose to go along, “shut up and accept it,” Campbell says. “You don’t have to live up to expectations of others. There are ways to make changes that are kind and thoughtful. Too often, we make up stories of others’ reactions. Live your personal integrity. It is not selfish to be at your best. “I like to remind people of their power and goodness,” she says. ■

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Christmas Unpluggedâ&#x20AC;? is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Advance tickets are available at the Willamette University music department or by calling 503370-6255. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, children and students under 18. Tickets are $18 at the door. For more information visit johndoan.com.

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Whistle and sing your way back to the Christmas of yesteryear at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Unplugged â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Reclaiming the Holiday Spirit.â&#x20AC;? Salem musician and storyteller John Doan will fill Willamette Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hudson Hall with magical music and stories as he performs his acclaimed Emmy-nominated program, in part with audience participation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The show will be fun and full of humor and good cheer,â&#x20AC;? says Doan, an associate professor of music at Willamette. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun, experiential, warm and silly, with a bit of time travel added in. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping that unplugging for a short while will encourage folks to pursue what is real and take joy in reclaiming the holiday spirit.â&#x20AC;? Doan says his show promotes a timely message: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facebook relationships are easy; real world relationships take time and are filled with give and take.â&#x20AC;? Doan says with teens and their parents averaging nine hours of screen time daily, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this program reminds us all to spend a little more positive time with each other so we can maintain and develop relationships that are fun, functional and meaningful.â&#x20AC;? Focus Magazine credited Doan with reminding people â&#x20AC;&#x153;in a way that is funny, musical

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John Doan is a Salem musician and storyteller who shares the holiday spirit through music and stories. and touching how we might find something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost from our homes and our hearts.â&#x20AC;? Doan says â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Unpluggedâ&#x20AC;? appeals to all ages and no one will be left out in enjoying the show. He adds the show is funny yet engaging, complete with the audience participating in sing-alongs and whistle-alongs. And Doan will entertain his guests with stories and music played from more than a dozen century-old instruments, some of which are no longer heard today. Not only does he collect and

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ground or dished up as entertainment and is basically a distraction from the grind of life,â&#x20AC;? Doan says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By providing a story, I hope to give context to allow the listener a relationship with what the music is expressing, its reason for being.â&#x20AC;? Throughout his illustrious career, Doan has played with many of his musical heroes from Academy Award-winning actor, author and folksinger Burl Ives; guitarist Mason Williams of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Classical Gasâ&#x20AC;? fame; Randy Sparks of the New Christy Minstrels; and Doc Watson, singer, songwriter and guitarist of traditional American folk/country music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is another dimension to know them as real people, real time versus knowing them through recordings and videos,â&#x20AC;? Doan says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got to better understand their humanity, their vision, and how it was expressed in their music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I brought to them a magic in music that they were unfamiliar with while they shared their own,â&#x20AC;? he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playing many instruments, sharing their unique colors that were unknown to them, along with my background and familiarization with historical music going back some 500 years, all contributed a different voice to blend with their own.â&#x20AC;? â&#x2013;

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Planned giving to higher institutions ensures your money benefits future generations Courtesy of Oregon State University

Donors, who understand the value of hands-on learning experiences for more successful careers, have arranged planned gifts to Oregon State University that provide lasting support for programs, like a six-week field camp (above) focused on the fundamentals of geology fieldwork. By CAROL ROSEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

The holidays are a time of gifts and giving. Often, we think of giving to nonprofit organizations with the hopes of brightening the holidays for those less fortunate. In fact, most nonprofits note their largest donations arrive during the final months of the year. Because there are so many worthy organizations, community colleges and four-year universities often are forgotten, yet they rely on donations as well. Two such locations — Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, and Oregon State University in Corvallis — collect significant contributions from the local area and former students. But there’s a significant loss in important funding when people move

survivors. Estate planning away, enter their golden or a trust allows the gift to years or die. keep on giving even after a Linn-Benton Commuperson has passed on, says nity College offers former Jeff Comfort, vice president students, and business and of principal gifts and gift community members, variplanning for Oregon State ous methods to help the University Foundation. college provide courses to Comfort and his staff of meet the community five employees work with needs. “Community colleges JEFF COMFORT donors who provide gifts of JIM BIRKEN $100,000 or more. These lag the gifts given to fouryear colleges and universities check out estate and gift plan- gifts don’t just benefit the school, he says, they also probecause community appeals to ning. Most important for these vide help for those donating. different alums focus closer on different disciplines,” says educational institutions are es- For example, those donating Andrew Wyings, development tate and gift planning, says $100,000 or more receive 5 officer for the Linn-Benton Jim Birken, planned giving percent per year back and proCommunity College Founda- manager. These particular vide a 30 percent initial tax detypes of gifts don’t increase duction. tion. While most of its general regular contributions but proThese gifts actually go far to fundraising focuses on busi- vide support for programs to recognize the donors. Scholarnesses and companies that help help scholarships and clubs ships, special academic chairs, support current programs to that are part of the school’s en- buildings and so forth place train nurses and workers for dowment. their names and legacies into Such gifts don’t have to be perpetuity. skill trades and manufacturing, the school also seeks alumni large, he adds, but they often Such funds go toward the and community members to pass on shared values with school’s endowment to support

$40 million in scholarships given each year, Comfort says. They also help students with financial needs in various areas including STEM, better nutrition, education, sports, research and even homes. Other examples at OSU: ■ Geology students spent six weeks in central Oregon learning the fundamentals of fieldwork. ■ Arts and sciences have benefitted with a $60 million initiative creating a new Arts and Education complex. ■ Students at Oregon State spend an average of almost $2,000 per year on textbooks. Support from the OSU Women’s Giving Circle is bringing those costs down. Leveraging $40,000 in grants, it’s providing an innovative library program that’s found ways to save students more than $1.3 million. ■ More than 100 donors made gifts to help OSU become the first Pac-12 school to sequence its mascot’s DNA. Undergraduate students working on the Beaver Genome Project are starting to work with the data. ■ The money supports a new scholarship helping those with humble beginnings by checking their potential instead of their academic performance. ■ The Global Experience Fund in the College of Agricultural Sciences helps students throughout OSU participate in research and educational programs around the world. Estate and gift planning allow donors to support such programs without increasing or stopping regular contributions, Birken says. It helps continue programs donors believe in and provides help and support even after death. “Even if your estate is not large, a proper will or trust should direct your personal representative to send a gift to organizations dear to your heart,” he says. “It need not be huge or a detriment to your family, but shares your values with your survivors.” ■

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DIGGIN’ IT!

By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER

Have you ever looked inside those fancy refrigerators in the florist department at the grocery store and admired the pretty Christmas centerpieces made with evergreens? And then you looked at the price tag and talked yourself out of purchasing one because you’ve still got gifts to buy, food to purchase, the budget is tight and you really shouldn’t? And then, with insistent longing, mixed with piqued curiosity, you looked closer, studied it a bit and thought, I bet I could make one? Well this, my friends, is how the Christmas centerpiecemaking tradition took hold in my life. I knew collecting the evergreens and other plant material would be a cinch because it grows with abandon in my backyard. The challenging part would be finding the Oasis floral foam — that water-absorbing block that holds the whole project together. I learned that I need to shop early because it appears to be in high demand and sells out quickly. I also discovered that the other, coarser floral foams are not an adequate substitute for this project. School of hard knocks. After submerging the Oasis block in the sink filled with lukewarm water, I found a pretty container that would hold the water-soaked Oasis.

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One of the tricks to creating a beautiful centerpiece is building the right foundation. Oasis floral foam seems to be the key to holding the whole project together.

Since it was pliable, I squeezed it into the container, keeping a few inches of it above the top of the dish. I taped it so it wouldn’t come loose and, voila, the hardest part of the project was done. Now for the fun part. Next, I went outside with clippers in hand to gather my goods. First, I looked for conifer evergreens. As a gardener, I made selective cuts, careful not to damage the plant in my quest for branches and stems. Arborvitae is always a good contender because it can just about always

use a haircut. I avoid clipping my dwarf conifers since even the smallest cuts can leave a serious gap. Sometimes I’d use the bottom sawed-off branches of the Christmas tree. It’s not just conifers I was after, but shiny evergreen leaves, too, such as camellia, laurel and boxwood. For color, nandina leaves would add a nice touch of red, aucuba leaves have golden yellow specks, and evergreen huckleberry has pretty red stems. Using cones, berries and lichen-encrusted branches

gives the arrangement a rustic, woodsy look, while man-made embellishments such as ribbons and shiny ornaments give it a more traditional or even whimsical look. Some years, I’ve gone to the florist and purchased red and white carnations which can hold their fresh look for two weeks. Other flowers can work, too. And sometimes I’ll stick a taper candle in the middle to light on Christmas Eve. A few hints: Look for Oasis blocks at craft stores, florists or online. Be sure to soak it for several minutes before starting

your project, so it will absorb as much water as possible. Using a bowl that is slightly smaller than the Oasis will allow you to squeeze the pliable Oasis into it. This will help it stay in place. If you’re using an extra-large container, you can use two or more Oasis bricks. Always gather as many greens as you can. You’ll want the arrangement to be full enough to hide all hints of the Oasis. If you don’t have enough greens in your garden, nurseries often sell greens. And you can find greens you don’t have access to, such as eastern Oregon juniper, sometimes with copious berries. I’m not a professional florist but I’ve learned that it’s best to work from the outside edge in toward the center. Placing your container on a spinning Lazy Susan will allow you to easily work around the container, filling it in as you turn it. Be sure to keep a good pair of clippers handy and make a fresh cut on each stem before inserting it into the foam. You can purchase loose flower bunches like carnations, roses or lilies at the florist department of grocery stores, or at the florist. For further inspiration, you can see lots of ideas on Pinterest, by searching “Christmas Centerpiece.” Also, there are YouTube tutorials on how to craft a beautiful Christmas centerpiece. Here is one of them: youtube.com/watch?v=uwU3r 2W4y8Q. ■

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All You Can Eat Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr., Keizer. $4.50. Saturday Night Dance and Potluck, with Lee Nicholas and Dianne, 7 to 10 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr., Keizer. $5. Community Breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St. $6. A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage, 2 and 7 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., SE, Salem. $15+. 503-3753574. Newell Pioneer Village Candlelight Tour, 3 to 6 p.m., 8089 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul. 503678-5537. Authorama, 1 to 4 p.m., Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St., SE. More than 40 local authors selling/signing books. 503-588-6315. (also Dec. 10) Holiday Open Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., Bush House Museum, 600 Mission St., SE, Salem; and Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 1116 Mission St., SE, Salem. Free. Christmas Unplugged: Reclaiming the Holiday Spirit, 7 p.m., Hudson Hall, Willamette University, Salem. $15/$10. 503-370-6255 or johndoan.com. St. Mary of Shaw Knights of Columbus biscuit and gravy breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Parish, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy., SE, Aumsville. $6/$2. 503-362-6159. Learn the ADA and HUD laws for service animals

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December 6th Art from the Heart Alzheimer’s Respite Program

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4:00- 6:00p.m. Among Friend’s Program Art Showcase, Light Refreshments and Music. Great way to support the program and learn more about Alzheimer’s Respite Care, Caregiver Support Programs, and Center 50+.

Where to START in 2017?

Are you looking for the perfect place to get started reaching your fitness goals in the upcoming New Year? It is important to take the time to research your options, so put Center 50+ Health & Wellness Center on your list. Our Fitness Center includes a cardio fit room complete with user friendly cardio equipment designed to provide a heart happy workout while protecting healthy hips, backs and knees. We also have a wide variety of hydraulic weight resistant equipment available to help build strength and aide in better balance. If group exercise is more your thing then we have a wide variety of fitness classes for you to choose

Inclement Weather Policy

In times of inclement weather or hazardous road conditions turn your radio to 1490 KBZY AM Radio or get on Center 50+ Facebook to find out closure or delayed opening of Center 50+. Even if the Center does open people need to use their own judgment before going out into the weather.

from anything from Silver Sneakers Classic, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, and Pilates to Tone Your Bones and a variety of new classes beginning in January. Fit 50+ also emphasizes mind and body care as we offer Massage Therapy to reduce aches and pains, and hand/foot care to help you relax and feel refreshed. Fit 50+ has several incredible membership options to choose from. Silver Membership starts at just $20 a month. The benefits of a Silver Membership include full access to fitness equipment, special promotional offers and invitations to Fit 50+ member ’s only social gatherings. If you would like to be a Gold Member you would receive all of the amenities of a Silver Member with the added bonus of unlimited Fitness Classes (excludes MW Yoga). Visit Fit 50+ today and let us help you decide which membership is best for YOU. All new members will receive a complimentary orientation class with one of our Certified Personal Trainers. Silver Sneakers and Silver & Fit members WELCOME, we are here to help you find out if you qualify. Fit 50+ is open Mon.-Thur.7:30am to 7pm, Fri.8am to 5pm & Sat. 8am to 12pm. A special thank you to this year’s corporate sponsors -Home Instead and Providence Health Plan.

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December is a wonderful month to enjoy the festivities at Center 50+, mark your calendars and invite a friend to join you. ✤ December 1st 10a.m.-Noon Center 50+ Holiday Decorating Party! Come help us decorate the Tree and make the building festive. Music and Refreshments provided. ✤ December 6th Art from the Heart—Among Friend’s Annual Art Show, light refreshments 4p.m.-6p.m. (free) ✤ December 8 & 15th Craft making, music and refreshments (cost: $1-$3) ✤ December 22nd 11:30-2p.m. Holiday Luncheon (Free, RSVP required) special music provided by JT from JT and the Tourists.

Special Events/Meetings ● Respite Art Show December 6 – 4:00 p.m. ● Age Friendly Salem Initiative Meeting December 13th – 2:00 p.m. ● Holiday Luncheon December 22 – 11:30 a.m.

Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is. ~ Mary Anne Roadacher-Hershey

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New Fitness Class Coming Soon: Ready, Set, and Strong

Mark your calendars. Beginning January 2nd Center 50+ will be offering an exciting new fitness class to help you reach your fitness goals. “Ready, Set, Strong” is a combination of strength and aerobic training. Mix a variety of cardio exercises with muscle building exercises for a full body workout that will get your heart pumping! This class focuses on working all of the major muscle groups in the body through a circuit training technique. Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer Jacob Fery promises a variety of exciting new exercises and a great total body workout. Classes are held Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am10:00am. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50.Your first class is complimentary.

December Featured Fitness Class: Zumba!

Are you looking to change up your workout? Zumba is perfect for everyone and every body!

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Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together for a dance fitness party infused with Latin and World rhythms. We take the “work” out of the workout, by mixing modifiable moves for “exercise in disguise.” The total body benefits include increased cardiovascular fitness, muscle conditioning, balance, flexibility, boosted energy and stress-free happiness each time you leave class. You don’t have to know how to dance. Just move your body and follow our Certified and experienced Zumba Instructor Mai Dotran. It’s easy! Come try it! We guarantee you will have a blast! Class times: Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50, no experience necessary, your first class is complimentary.

Nail Care & Haircuts at Center 50+

Licensed Cosmetologist Ana Correa provides foot care and haircuts at an affordable price. Foot care treatments begin with a foot soak in warm water, followed by a toe nail trim, file and nail polish if you bring your own nail polish, all for just $22. If you have a hard time doing your own

foot care, this is the perfect option for you, enjoy stress free happy feet. If a haircut is what you need Men’s haircuts start at just $12 and Woman’s haircuts start at just $15. Ana is available every Monday 9-4 by appointment only. Call to make your appointment today 503-588-6303.

Massage Therapy at Center 50+

Have you experienced a massage with heated rocks and organic essential oils? In addition to the obvious benefits of stress reduction, massage also helps to increase circulation and joint mobility, enhance immunity, alleviate back pain, and leaves you with an overall feeling of well-being. Kathleen offers, a relaxing spa massage and foot reflexology. Kathleen is available: Mondays & Thursday- 10am-5:30pm Tuesdays- 1-4pm Wednesdays- 9am-12:30pm Cost: $40 for an hour (Spa Massage) Foot Reflexology Cost: 30 min- $20 or 45 min$30 Make an appointment today (503)588-6303

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It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Smart!

New! Group Class Opportunity- Your Class… Your Way Would you like to take a certain class we offer here at Center 50+, at a more convenient time and along with your friends or family members? We can make this happen! Great idea for parties and special gatherings: · Art and Craft Class · Culinary Class · Fitness Class · Computer Class · and more Call 503-588-6303 for more information. Why Not Teach - Are you looking for a great opportunity to share your expertise or hobby interest? We are currently looking for Lifelong Learning instructors for the following subjects: arts and crafts, current events, film, history, people, places, culture, literature study, science and gardening. Call for more information call Bonnie Katich, ph. 503-588-6303. Holiday Floral Arranging Maria Palacio, owner of Olson Florist, brings us a special class for the week of Christmas. Make and Take home two holiday centerpieces using greens and seasonal flowers one of which will be in a mid-size ceramic container. She can help you decorate your home or get ready for gift giving. Flower shops would charge $40- $50 for each. Class date: Tuesday, December 19. Class time: 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Class fee: $5. Floral supply cost: $30 paid separately (cash only). PRE-PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Center 50+ class fee and material costs are non-refundable. Bob Ross “Joy of Painting” Workshop You can learn to paint! Bob Ross created the Joy of Painting television series. His web site states: “All you need is the desire to make beautiful things happen on canvas.” Your certified instructor, Janet Sanders, believes that Bob’s fantastic techniques and some dedicated practice, masterpieces that you never dreamed possible will flow from your brush! Cost: $35 + $15 supply fee (includes canvas, paint, and use of brushes) for each workshop. Registration: Call Janet at 503-990-0064 to register. Limit of 10 students per workshop. Payment collected at class. Class dates/times: Sat., Dec. 9 at 9-3 p.m. and Tues., Dec. 19, 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

New Class - Holiday Gift Bags, Boxes and More. Joan Cowley has so many ideas for making your gifts very special. Class date: Saturday, December 2. Class time: 12 – 2 p.m. Class fee: $5. Additional supply fee to instructor: $3-5. Come Into Center 50+ for Some “Holiday Cheer” We invite you to participate in our arts and crafts projects such as ribbon and gift tag making. Come sit and enjoy festive music in our lobby that is sure to warm your heart. Friday dates: Dec. 8 and 15. Time: 9a.m. – 2p.m. Art and craft project fee: $1 - $3 per project. Fabric Flowers with Christine. Learn how to sew and have fun with other beginners. Make these adorable flowers that can be used as tree ornaments, gift embellishments or a fashion accessory. Class date: Tuesday, Dec. 5th. Class time: 10-11:30 a.m. Class fee: $5. Additional material supply fee: $1-3. Student must bring in their own sewing machine, bobbin and thread. Essential Oils: Make a Holiday Gift. This is a quick class presented by Cheryl O’dell, Nutritional Health Coach from Natural Grocers. Essential oils are enjoyable, versatile, and natural products with a multitude of uses beyond their scents alone. Class date: Tuesday, Dec. 5th. Class time: 1-2:30 p.m. Class fee: $5. Writing from the Heart This class offers an alternative to Writing Your Life Story. In our group, any type or genre is acceptable with a few writing fiction, others poetry, and others essays or journals. In this group we have a safe place to explore our emotions, the good times and the bad. As we share aloud we hear our words and send them out to others who respond “from the heart”. Each session offers a chance to write or to learn more about the art of writing honestly. We work at finding our own voices that tell an authentic story, whether it is a piece of our lives or of the characters we have created. We do not “criticize”, but we will offer suggestions and help if it is desired. Writing and sharing the written word builds bridges between individuals. Mondays – On-going Class time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. Class fee: $3.

Remember this December, that love weighs more than gold! Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

Let’s Marimbaaaa! Four- class course. Learn to play Zimbabwean-style marimbas. We will learn to play simple, catchy tunes (including improvisation). No prior musical experience is required although a good sense of rhythm and beat is very helpful. The leader is Music teacher Martin Sobelman. All equipment/materials are provided. No class in Dec. Class dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Class time: 12 – 1:00 p.m. Class fee: $50.00 for 4 classes. Space is limited. Beginning and Intermediate Guitar Courses Instructor Carl Treski has been teaching since he was 20 years old. Grab a guitar or dust it off and join a 5-week course. Play easy folk songs by the Beatles, Eagles, and others. A drum machine will keep us together in a slow pace working our way up to faster styles with your teacher playing lead. Singing to these songs is optional. Some music theory will be discussed. Student must provide own guitar. Course fee: $35.00. Additional cost for print materials paid to instructor at classes. Five Beginning Course dates: Wednesdays, Nov. 15 – Dec. 20. Class time: 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Five Intermediate Course dates: Wednesday, Nov. 15 – Dec 20. Class time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Private Guitar Lessons with Carl Treski. What a great holiday gift. Certificates are available. Learn to play like the pro’s …..40 years of experience are behind you when you learn note reading, chord strumming, and music theory, bar chords, position playing, and improvising. A song library of over 400 songs are available from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. So pick up that guitar and start now! Lessons are scaled to your personal abilities. All music and charts are free. Private lessons are $20.00 per ½ hour. Call Bonnie Katich at Center 50+, ph. 503-588-6303 for session arrangements. Card Making with Joan Cowley. Make and take three adorable cards. This is a fun class for beginners and more advanced crafters. Space is limited and sign-up sheets available. Class dates: Second Thursdays of the month. Class time: 1-3 p.m. Students need to bring markers, colored pencils, 2-sided adhesive

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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Parkinson’s

Come and learn! Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder with evolving layers of complexity whose cause is unknown, but seems to result from an interplay of genetic and environmental factors. This seminar addresses the various aspects of living with Parkinson’s as well as the complexity and the challenges of the disease. Please join us on Monday, December 4, 2017, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Center 50+ 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem. This free educational seminar is for unpaid family caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and others who are interested in assisting those with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Presenters are Senior Helpers; Jim Reynolds, owner, and Donna Bennett, Community Relations Director,. Sponsored by Among Friends Adult Day Respite and Time With Friends Programs with additional support from NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please register by calling (503) 588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb, & Pacheco, PC; Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem: WindSong at Eola Hills: Senior Helpers: and Visiting Angels.

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December Volunteers of the Month: Anne Hoffman &

SAVE-THE-DATE

Allen Jakobitz

for these special seminars ● Regence & Atrio, Sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance Company: 12/6/17 - 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 12/14/17 – 10:00 & 1:00p.m. ● Atrio, Sponsored by Jim Myers Insurance Company: 12/4/17 - 10:00 a.m. 12/7/17 - 10:00 a.m. ● Kaiser Permanente: 12/12/17 – 10:00 am ● Tax Consulting with the Oregon Tax Consultants 12/11/17 – 6:00 p.m. ● Providence, Sponsored by Teresa Hood: 12/20/17 - 10:30 am ● Health Net, Sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance: 12/4/17 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Tech 50+

Getting Tech-nichal during a time of giving and receiving

We are right there in the season for giving. In this time of giving and receiving you may come across many new gadgets. Giving can sometimes be better than receiving. Especially when it come to a new tech device. For those of us who are lucky enough to receive a new device we are faced with several choices. We can use it as a paper weight, get frustrated and through it out, bug our relatives to show us how to use it… Or you can come to the Tech 50+ Computer Learning Center. At Tech 50+ we can find a class or workshop to get you using that device without so much frustration. If it is a device that we don’t have a class for you can schedule when to bring it in for our “Tech Talk Tuesdays”. We can use it for show and tell as we teach and learn more about your specific gadget. To schedule an appointment you can come by and leave a note with one of our helpful volunteers, email ascott@cityofsalem.net, or call (503) 588-6303 and leave a message for the Lab Coordinator. If you would like to give more than just material gifts there are many opportunities here at Center 50+. In the Computer Learning Center there is always a need for volunteers with various levels of computer skills. From a basic knowledge to more advanced skills, we are constantly on the lookout for individuals who would like to help others. Next time you come by Tech 50+ and ask for a volunteer application. You will find that by giving you time you get much more out than you receive. Happy Tech-ing!

Intermediate I and II Acrylic Painting Classes are for those that have a basic knowledge of painting, using acrylic, oil or watercolor. Class will only be using Acrylics and will cover brush techniques, color mixing, textures, palette knife, composition and painting with gloved fingers! Students will be painting the same subject along with the instructor and will take home a completed painting each class. The instructor will call you with supply list prior to class. Instructor Linda Osburn offers two Intermediate classes starting in September: Intermediate I is held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month and Intermediate II is held on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Class times: 1- 3:30 pm. Class fee: $28 each class date.

Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual net income below $19,800 for one person or $22,600 for two people.

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For an application, call or write

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tape, regular clear tape, glue stick and scissors. Class cost: $5. Additional supply fee to teacher: $3.

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p.m. Course fee: $24.

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Drawing Course Four class dates with Instructor Kate Cunningham. Re-view the World with Artist Eyes. Learn to draw what you SEE not what you know is there. Using pencil, charcoal and ink we will explore perspective and learn how to use light and shadow to give shape to objects drawn on a flat surface. We will be using live models, photos, art copies and imagination. On-going four week course. Beginners welcome. Bring a soft pencil for first day of your class, instructor will provide paper and an art supply list for future classes. Four Wednesday Class dates: December 6, 13, 20 and 27. Class time: 10 - 12

What a story and such a plus for Center 50+. Allen and Anne are a dynamic couple that have been involved with the Center since July of 2015. They have been married for 37 years and met while they both worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield in California. After moving to the East Coast and then to the North West they finally settled in Salem in 2015. They volunteered for 20 years for the Olympia, WA Senior Center. Anne says regarding seniors and volunteering, “Seniors are my tribe. It is a natural fit. Helping others keeps me energized; I enjoy the variety of experiences it give me and the great people I meet.” Allen served on the Washington State Emergency Management Team and currently is a part of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) in Salem. Other agencies Allen is involved in are Union Gospel Mission, Open Streets Salem, The Advisory Commission at Center 50+ and of course Allen and Anne are very active participants of the ACT (Awesome Community Team) NOW program at Center 50+. Anne also serves on the Board of Directors for Friends of Center 50+, volunteers for Community Action in Salem, and Open Streets Salem. An added bonus, they are proud parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents and extremely active in their extended families lives. There are so many things you can talk to them about, such as past careers, back packing in Europe, Scandinavia, and British Isles for 6 months in 1971, etc. This is an exceptional couple and Center 50+ not only thanks them for all their contributions, but for being excellent examples of living life to its fullest and dancing whenever possible!

Wishing Everyone a Happy Holidays Season from your Friends at Center 50+

FEATURING DAY TOURS! Overnight, Extended and Custom Tours

QUEST TOURS & TREKS Wishes Everyone a Glorious Holiday Season and a Very Merry Christmas! ◆

Come with Us and Share the Adventure! ◆ For Reservations or Information:

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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • DECEMBER 2017 14 MARION-POLK/COAST EDITION ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS ❦ DECEMBER 2017 Monday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 5:30 pm 6:45 pm

Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Jewelry Pine Needle Baskets Silversmith Yoga SilverSneakers Lunch Evening Yoga Woodcarving

Tuesday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm

Woodshop Lapidary Ladies Billiards Line Dancing - Int. History Discussion Group SilverSneakers Respite Care Tone Your Bones Lunch Tai Chi Line Dancing Tai Chi Evening Tai Chi Table Tennis

Wednesday 7:00 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm

Sunrise Rotary Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Woodcarving Ukulele SHIBA (by appt only) Yoga SilverSneakers Respite Care Lunch Writing Life Story Jewelry Techniques Zumba

Club Meetings in December Spanish Club: December 1 & 15 - 8:30 a.m. WAMS (holiday party): December 2 - 3:00 p.m. 4 Seasons: December 4 - 6:00 p.m. Fuchsia Club: December 4 - 7:00 p.m. Woodcarvers Club: December 7 - 10:00 a.m. Woodcarvers: December 7 - 7:00 p.m. Capitol Arrangers: December 12 - 7:00 p.m. Anglers Club: December 12 - 6:30 p.m. Woodturners: December 14 - 6:00 p.m. Garden Club Board: December 14 - 7:00 p.m.

It takes a Lifetime to get this Young!

TRIPS AHOY! December 10 - Gospel Christmas, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland with lunch at Portland Old Spaghetti Factory. Includes: transportation, driver gratuity, lunch, and admission. Cost $125. Only a few spots open! December 17-19 Christmas in Leavenworth, a Bavarian Village in Leavenworth WA Cost: $525 per person double. $650 single. Includes transportation, lodging at the Enzian Inn, two buffet breakfasts, a German buffet dinner, a sleigh ride, concert, and tree lighting ceremony. (walking is involved). 2018 TRAVEL FAIR: Saturday, January 20, 12:30 p.m. Friends of Salem Senior Center’s 2018 trips will be announced. Refreshments will be served. Laura from Collette will present a presentation on upcoming extended trips. EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2018 Western Frontiers, June 20-28, 2018 Cape Cod & the Islands, Sept 9-15, 2018 Philadelphia, the Poconos & the Brandywine Valley, Oct 21-26, 2018 Charming French Canada, August 24-31, 2018 British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales, Sept 27-Oct 6, 2018 Tropical Costa Rica, Nov 8-16, 2018 New Orleans Holiday, Dec 2-6, 2018 Stop by and pick-up a flier for these extended trips (full Itinerary and pricing). TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Monday, February 12, 10 a.m. Western Frontiers, Cape Cod & the Islands, Philadelphia, the Poconos & the Brandywine Valley, and New Orleans Holiday. Trip Desk will have reduced hours December 1 – January 19. The Travel Desk will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Thursday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 6:30 pm

Friday

Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Line Dancing - Int. SilverSneakers Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Tai Chi Bingo Ladies Billiards Tai Chi Table Tennis

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:00 pm

Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Watercolor Studio Yoga Respite Care Lunch Cards/Games Woodcarving

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION

8:30 am Lapidary ● Call your newcomers 8:30 amfor Pool/Billiards

packet 503-588-6303 ● Tune in to KBZY Radio 1490 AM, Fridays at 8:10 a.m. ● Visit our Web site at: www.cityofsalem/Center 50+ ● Stop by the Center for a tour ● You may pick up a FREE copy of the NW Boomer & Senior News at Center 50+ or at many local merchants.

✤ DECEMBER LUNCH MENU ✤ Week 1 - December 1st Chili con Carne Week 2 - December 4th - 8th Cheese ravioli Swedish meatballs Herb crusted chicken Chicken enchiladas Baked fish or baked chicken Week 3 – December 11th – 15th Chicken casserole Roasted pork or chicken Chicken stir-fry Meatloaf Lasagna

Week 4 – December 18th -22nd Chili con carne Chicken enchiladas Swedish meatballs Ham or turkey Soup & Pie Week 5 – December 26th - 29th CLOSED December 25th for Christmas Chicken casserole Salisbury steak Herb crusted chicken Baked fish or chicken All meals are subject to change

December Birthday Party!

Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the monthly Birthdays on the third Friday of each month. Immediately following lunch on Friday December Birthday’s Friday the 15th we will be serving cake. If it’s your birthday in December be sure to come and have lunch and receive a special gift. Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration. Thank you WindSong memory care for sponsoring our monthly Birthday parties.

JOIN US AT THE MOVIES!

CENTER 50+ PROVIDES A MOVIE AND POPCORN THE 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH. IS THERE A MOVIE YOU’VE WANTED TO SEE? WE TAKE MOVIE REQUESTS! MOVIES WILL BE SHOWN AT 1:15 P.M. CLASSIC MOVIE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13TH: White Christmas, Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney. NEW MOVIE – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27TH: TBA THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: ATRIO HEALTH PLAN

Center 50+ meets the legal requirement set forth by the Motion Picture Industry. As a licensed organization the senior center has permission from the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) to provide public showings of movies/videos.

DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Driver Safety/ 55 Alive: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 12/7/17, 12/11/17, and 12/14/17 Driver’s safety program is two sessions of instruction presented by AARP to improve your driving skills. Upon completion of the course you may qualify for a reduction in your auto insurance premium. Call Center 50+ at 503-588-6303 to register

DID YOU KNOW ...

DECEMBER 2017 • nwboomerandseniornews.com ◆ The Germans are credited with first bringing evergreens into their homes and decorating them, a tradition which made its way to the United States in the 1830s. But it wasn’t until Germany’s Prince Albert introduced the tree in 1848 to his new wife, England’s Queen Victoria, that the tradition took off. ◆ Coca-Cola came up with the red suit. Santa wore a variety of colorful suits through the years — including red, blue, white, and green — but legend has it that the popular image of his red coat came from a 1930s ad by CocaCola. ◆ Jingle Bells was originally a Thanksgiving song. James Lord Pierpont, an organist from Savannah, Georgia, first performed a song he wrote, “The One Horse Open Sleigh,” at his church’s

Thanksgiving concert. The song was re-published in 1857 and given the title it has today. ◆ Rudolph was almost named Reginald. A copywriter named Robert L. May first invented the oddball reindeer in 1939 as a marketing gimmick for Montgomery Ward’s holiday coloring books. (May considered naming the beloved misfit Reginald and Rollo.) ◆ Santa has his own zip code. Every year, letters to Santa Claus flood post offices across the world. The zip code? H0H 0H0. ◆ Mistletoe was believed to be an aphrodisiac. The holiday flora is an ancient symbol of fertility and virility. The Druids believed mistletoe

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was an actual aphrodisiac. ◆ The largest Christmas stocking measured 168 feet 5.65 inches long, and 70 feet 11.57 inches wide (heel to toe). It was created by the volunteer emergency services organization Pubblica Assistenza Carrara e Sezioni (Italy) in Carrara, Tuscany, Italy, in 2011. ◆ Because they viewed Christmas as a decadent Catholic holiday, the Puritans in America banned all Christmas celebrations from 1659-1681 with a penalty of five shillings for each offense. ◆ The Viking god Odin is thought to be one precursor to our modern version of Santa Claus. According to myth, Odin rode his flying horse, Sleipnir (a precursor to Santa’s reindeer), who had eight legs. In the winter, Odin gave out both gifts and punishments, and children would fill their boots or stockings with treats for Sleipnir.

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