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Carol Williams, known as “Grannie” by her family and friends, buys lots of coloring books for her grandchildren, but loves to color in them herself.

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Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. A growing number of seniors are picking up crayons, markers or colored pencils and hitting the pages of coloring books designed to reduce stress and help promote overall wellness. Books can be found in stores or online, and a number of online sites offer free pages to download, including colorit.com, coloringpagesforadults.com and dailycoloringpages.com. Carol Williams started coloring before firstgrade and, once in school, was hooked. “Just give me a coloring book and a box of crayons, and I’ll stay busy,” says the Salem senior, more familiarly known as Grannie by her family and friends. “I

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love to put colors on a page and watch it come to life. I’m not an artist or painter, just a coloring book person. My husband, Bob, also enjoys coloring as does my sister and her husband. You’d be surprised at the amount of adults who color.” Williams colors whenever the mood strikes or the need to relax. “I go on to children’s ministry sites and look for pages that I know the little ones will enjoy,” says Williams, who teaches Sunday school to preschool children at Hope Point Church in Salem. I look for interesting pages for the kids to color, and a must is a Bible verse to go with it. Then, as they color, I go over the verse and tell them a little story about it — and they love it.”

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Williams buys most of her coloring books at a local low-cost store, and brings them out for her grand- and great-grandchildren. “Everyone wants a coloring book and crayons, and everyone wants advice it seems,” she says. “I’m glad to give it.” When not coloring, Williams writes a blog, “Miz Carol’s Daily Uplifts,” and loves encouraging and praying for others. “A person is never too old to color,” she says. “If you love to color, then I say do it.” “I started coloring as a child,” says Sue Kuenzi, who grew up on a farm east of Salem and now lives in town with her husband, Jerry Sabin. “I still enjoy coloring because it’s relaxing to me.” On weekends away, it’s not unusual for Kuenzi to bring along colored pencils or finetip colored pens and a coloring book. She has several, one with Japanese designs, another with encouraging scriptures accompanying the designs. She finds coloring a nice way to meditate on religious ideas, to spend time reflecting on life, or praying. “I don’t color really often,

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Sue Kuenzi says coloring art not only reduces stress, but provides a way for her to gain clarity about the past or to process what’s on her mind.

but it is something I really enjoy when I take the time,” says Kuenzi, who has multiple sclerosis, a disease that often makes it necessary for her to take time to herself. “Life can be complex and

challenging at times, so it’s a gift to have something to do that helps us enjoy the moment and to spend time peacefully.” While in her 20s, she taught English at Jiangxi Medical College in China for two years. She holds a master’s degree in counseling, and now has a part-time counseling practice. “As a counselor, I like to include art therapy for people who like to express them-

Adult coloring has become so popular that local libraries are hosting coloring events. The Stayton Public Library offers a new monthly adult program, “Coloring for Creativity and Comfort,” offered because “the practice generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity.” For more information, call the library at 503-769-3313. Salem Library also offers “Rediscovering Coloring — A Coloring Club for Grown-Ups.” A different theme will be featured at each monthly meeting in the Heritage Room. Coloring projects and a variety of pencils, pens and crayons will be provided. For more information, call 503-588-6315. The Dallas Public Library offers “Coloring Nights” on the third Thursday of each month. For more information, call 503- 623-2633. For those who live in Woodburn, the library is looking for someone to host a group. “If there is an interest in the community, I would be glad to sponsor a program,” says Dianne Miller, adult and teen services librarian. For more information, call Miller at the Woodburn Public Library at 503-9825254. ■ selves through art,” she says. “Perhaps it renews our sense of childlike wonder and reminds us to take joy in the simple pleasures of life.” Kuenzi sometimes sends home with clients exercises from Jennifer Guest’s therapeutic workbook, “The CBT Art Activity book. She also developed her own exercises for people dealing with grief, including a workbook, “The Tree of Losses.” “It involves drawing a tree which includes symbols of various losses you have

experienced in your life,” she says of the workbook, designed for individuals dealing with disabilities or health issues. “Some clients find a powerful way to express their emotions. Art can be so cathartic and a great means of self-expression. Art allows expression of emotions beyond what words might express, and can be a wonderful vehicle for healing and growth.” Kuenzi says art not only reduces stress, but provides a

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A few good men are needed for a new senior softball team in Silverton. “This game requires only that you can hit the ball and catch it most of the time,” says Bill Bicknell, who is putting together the team of 12-15 players, ages 60 and older. “This is what most men even well past 70 can still do. Speed helps mainly in the outfield on defense. No bases to run or throw to, so we welcome men with replacement hips, knees and

so forth.” moved to Bicknell Silverton last June, and really missed senior softball. For the past 12 years, he played Over the Line, a game of short-handed softball for three to seven players per team, so he decided to organize his own. Team play is free, and entails, while batting, no balls, strikes or base running. No umpires are required, and the batter calls the foul lines. “There are no jersey or cap costs,” Bicknell says. “I’ll provide a home plate, eight foul-line markers, and

good, used regulation soft balls. Each player provides his own bat, glove and protective gear. I have two hightech alloy bats for team use. I may have to pass the hat mid-season to buy some new balls, but I can’t imagine it costing more than $3 a player — voluntary, of course.” Bicknell hopes to get a team together by late April or early May to play through October, weather permitting. Alternate game days will be set in case it rains or the field is muddy. Games are slated for about 10 a.m. on a

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Bill Bicknell lives in Silverton, but is organizing a Salem-area softball league that doesn’t require players to run bases. He also hopes to keep costs at a minimum to make more players eligible.

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way to gain clarity about the past or to process what is in one’s mind, help to process trauma or overwhelming emotions. “Coloring can be selfsoothing, or just something fun to do,” she says. “Building our joy capacity helps over-all mental health.” Kuenzi recently ordered an “Inspire Bible for Creative Journaling,” which has single-column, wide margins, and illustrations to color. “It will be a really fun way to spend time in God’s word and to meditate on scripture as I read and learn,” says Kuenzi, whose Christian faith is central to her life and work.

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She enjoys spending time with her husband, photography, coloring, cooking, making jewelry or playing music together. “Sometimes I make cards with the pictures that I take,” she says. “Adult coloring definitely seems to be a trend right now. Perhaps because so many people are influenced by our fast-paced culture, coloring offers respite from the stress of life, and there are so many creative books now for people to enjoy.” Debbie Willer started coloring less than a year ago, but it’s an activity she really enjoys. “I got a book on a great

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deal and some art supplies from my husband,” says Willer, who lives in Salem. “I color a few days a month. Some projects take a day or two, others I’ll take four days or so, just fitting it into my lifestyle. An hour here, a few there.” A librarian at a local middle school, Willer loves to color with her granddaughters. They find the activity relaxing and fun. “It’s nice to concentrate on just what color I do next,” she says. “It’s pretty stress free.” Willer has four books she colors in, three that she received as gifts during the holidays. team, and especially those who have high ERAs.” Each team also provides its own catcher, he adds. “The pitcher may be directed by the batter to move left or right, in or back,” he explains of the action. “He lobs the best hittable pitch to batters and there’s no maximum number of pitches to a hitter. A ball must be hit as far as the line between the first cone on each foul line.

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“I use watercolor pencils, colored pencils, gelly-roll pens — love the glittery ones — markers and watercolor pencils,” Willer says. “This is a great way to spend some time making your own beauty in your life. I’ve never thought of myself as any kind of artist, but I see what I create and think, these are my choices, and this is beautiful.” To hone her coloring skills, Willer has taken two classes, one at the Craft Warehouse and the other at the Salem Public Library. “Yes, I will keep on coloring, and look forward to the next page that calls to me,” she says. ■

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Every foul ball going that far is an out. If shorter, it’s a dead ball. No pitch.” More game instructions are available from Bicknell, who has always been a baseball fan. He has played softball most of his life, sponsoring and managing many of the adult teams that he played on. “I found this game in St. Louis, and played twice a week for the 12 years I lived there,” he says. “I played over-60 team ball, and it can be so boring with a lot of sitting on the bench waiting while all 13 people bat, sitting out of the field so all 13 can play, and driving 30 miles to get four to eight at-bats depending on where you are in the lineup. Not for me.” According to Bicknell, Salem has a “most impressive” facility and senior league for men 50-plus. “And they allow two 48plus men on each team,” he says. “At 71, I can’t compete with men younger than my son.” Bicknell says the highaction game is not one that is “serious,” and players are likely to see a different mix of people on their team each week of play. “Come out to a pre-season practice and take a few swings,” Bicknell says. “Just sign up now so I can keep you updated for practices and eventual start of the season. If you don’t care to play, rack your brain for an aging athlete such as your brother, golf or tennis buddy, next-door neighbor.” Bicknell says he doesn’t expect players to show for all games, but does ask they notify him by the evening prior to a game so that he can set up rosters to make teams as even as possible. ■

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Finding hope, healing in the garden

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It used to be that when someone needed medical treatment, the recovery process consisted of an extended hospital stay with hour upon hour of quiet bedrest and the constant hovering of white-clad, well-meaning nurses. Not so today. Doctors and nurses have their patients up and out of bed quickly, sometimes within hours after major surgery. This is because research shows that movement is good for us and is a positive moodbooster that facilitates healing. Many hospitals have gardens where patients can meander and take in the sights and scents of the beauty around them. I’ve spent most of my life in very good health. Many have not been so fortunate. In author Jenny Peterson’s (no relation) new book “The Cancer Survivor’s Garden Companion: Cultivating Hope, Healing and Joy in the Ground Beneath Your Feet,” she shares how gardening helped her in the cancer recovery process. And she offers advice to fellow survivors.

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each. For instance, from the body section you’ll find words of wisdom on safety, taking small steps, allowing yourself to get a workout without overdoing it and how nerve damage from surgery can impede your body’s performance. In the section on mind, Peterson discusses how the fog of fatigue and medications can deter our creativity. Then she explains how visualizing became a coping skill when she was unable to physically work in the garden. Rummaging through seed catalogs, garden books or the Internet enabled her to forge ideas that she could incorporate later. Additionally, Peterson places a strong emphasis on relating with fellow gardeners. She confesses that, at

times, she was “stuck in a state where I couldn’t make the most simple decisions … Figuring out what needed to be done in the garden created feelings of dread in me.” During those times, she advises, just go outside and let the garden tell you what it needs. While the mind section deals with the thinking aspect of gardening, the spirit section is all about connecting with something greater than yourself. Prayer, meditation, controlled breathing and mindfulness are all fantastic ways to connect. Plants and gardens are timely reminders of how life continues despite what we are going through. There is a section on how to use herbs, veggies and fruits to feed your body.

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A fresh take on outdoor winter activities

As we retreat indoors during these cold Oregon months, it is easy to start feeling “stuck” as our urge to hibernate takes over. Hibernation of sorts is not always a bad thing — some alternative health practitioners suggest that the colder months help us direct our energies inward — however, the same practice, if overused, can lead to physical

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already feeling we’re “stuck,” but it can also be that much more rewarding. Author Julia Cameron writes in “The Artist’s Way” about the importance of making dates to stimulate new experiences and creativity. She recommends taking yourself out once a week — no spouses, no grandkids — on an activity specifically aimed at expanding your horizons. It could be something as simple as taking a different bus route and noticing the scenery, taking a cooking class or going to the library.

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organizations such as Meals on Wheels and the humane society, or you could think of your own ways to do good: visit a friend or neighbor who isn’t able to leave their home, or take a walk in your neighborhood and use the opportunity to pick up trash along the way. Fostering friendships is another wonderful way to stay connected. Invite a friend out for coffee, for a walk or a visit to an art gallery. Spending time with good company is a wonderful way to enhance your exercise routine and your new experiences. Finding the time and energy to try new things and build on your social connections may sound daunting, but will ultimately make your winter more joyful, and can be the key to getting you “unstuck.” And, after you have enjoyed your time outdoors, curling up inside with hot tea will be far more rewarding. ■ (This article was provided by Silverton Health.)

Are you ready to ditch the cable? MARCH 2016 • www.nwboomerandseniornews.com

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Those of us who affectionately recall the early days of television, when there were just a few channels offering endearing shows like “Howdy Doody,” “Lassie,” “Gunsmoke” and “The Ed Sullivan Show,” now find ourselves immersed in a blizzard of programming options. This electronic landscape has brought us what is rather smugly called “smart TV,” leaving many of us who are a tad technically challenged feeling, well, dumb. And taken for granted. But take heart, you may find relief by what is known in today’s jargon as “cutting the cord,” otherwise known as dumping subscription TV. According to a report by Brian Shim on disablemycable.com, the average cable customer spends $75 a month on cable, amounting to $900 a year and $45,000 over a lifetime. This can be a heavy burden, especially on fixed incomes. Shim says viewers are dropping cable in record numbers, not only because of cost but also because of inferior programming. Those most likely to cancel their cable service, he says, are technically savvy and under the age of 40. They choose viewing alternatives that cost them little or nothing, and without breaking any laws. As our “golden years” crept closer, most of us veteran viewers did, in fact, courageously break away from the comfort of TV tradition and welcome expanded programming well beyond Archie Bunker, Red Skelton, Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite. New programs came into our homes via cable and satellite transmission. Our horizons were broadened, our options multiplied — and our budgets were squeezed. We were suddenly paying ever-increasing costs every month for service companies to deliver shows of questionable quality. No longer was TV entertainment complementary for those of us watching our favorite shows, ones that previously

had been paid for by commercial sponsors like Ipana Toothpaste and Wildroot Hair Cream. And who could forget Dinah Shore singing “See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet” and then throwing her audience a big kiss? Today, we are inundated with commercials, yet no big kisses being thrown to us by cable and satellite companies. Rather, we get increasing rates with the promise of “many more choices.” Yet, frequently, those choices are nothing more than infomercials for weight loss or hair products; or, with painful frequency, we get “reality shows” that have little or nothing to do with reality, but all to do with cramming in ads for wrinkle creams and erectile dysfunction. Better quality programming is sometimes available, but only for those willing to dig even deeper and potentially pay hundreds a month for “upgrades.” For a time, it seemed we were trapped; forever beholden to ever-greedy corporate programming providers for the TV we watched. Of course, we could always turn off the set and actually read a book or go for a jog or play with the kids. But for those who realized that access to the right kind of TV can be a valuable asset, it got a little discouraging. Now, thanks especially to the millennial generation — which arguably spans from the early 1980s to the early 2000s — there are new options on the horizon for those willing to take another technological leap into gadgetry with names like Roku, Netflix, HuluPlus, tuner cards, digital antennas, Prime Instant, Amazon Fire, Apple TV box, and Google Chromecast. Millennials, it seems, were disgruntled with the corporate handcuffs on satellite and cable, and became the driving force behind a techie revolution. They now are leaders in “cutting the cord.” Since I’m still languishing in the old school, I looked for expertise in my daughter Chelsea — a professional writer and researcher — and her hus-

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band Chris, an electrical engineer. They decided to swap cable and satellite for select television options without the burden of costly contracts. “Cable would be an inefficient use of money,” Chelsea says, “because there are cheaper options. We didn’t want to pay for programming that we don’t watch and with cable you have to buy a huge package. Now, we just pay to download a movie or pay for Netflix when we want to binge watch shows.” While admitting there is some self-denial in not having

cable, my daughter is a new mom who has plans to restrict her child’s TV viewing. “I want her to use her imagination and be physically active,” Chelsea says. “And I want her to be excited about those things rather than pining for TV.” Chris, who enjoys a high technical aptitude, admits that it takes a little detective work to uncover the ever-expanding of options to array cable. “There’s no one-stop shopping,” he says. For a onetime cost of about $100, Chris installed an Apple TV device (much like a Roku) which

makes your TV “smart,” and gives you access to various Internet channels. Another way to bypass cable is to buy a digital antenna, which costs less than $100 and often allows free access to local TV stations, and shows on the major TV networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and more.) These nifty gizmos are available at electronics stores and retailers like Wal-Mart and Target. Many of the cable sites offer free programming on their websites. CNN and CSPAN

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Jan is eager to move from her house to her new Lodge Residence. “I’ve watched Dallas Retirement Village develop over the years, and I got to know the staff when my husband was receiving care. In many ways it already feels like home.” Along with the security of community living and the ease of knowing that someone else will take care of all maintenance, Jan is looking forward to social gatherings and yoga classes at the new Lodge Clubhouse wellness center.

We invite you to discover the ease of independent living at Dallas Retirement Village. Call 503-623-9211 to schedule a tour today!

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Much like a salmon that spends years at sea and miraculously returns to the stream or river of its birth, so, too, did the ship Mary D. Hume. Today you’ll spot her along the south shore of the Rogue River near Gold Beach, mired in mud, rotting away; but she was once a hard-working gal with a colorful past. Built here in 1880 of local cedar and myrtle wood, she was 96-feet long and powered by steam. Her owner — businessman and cannery operator, Robert Hume — named her after his wife. For a number of years she plied the coast between Oregon and San Francisco transporting cans of salmon, wool and other cargo until sold to Pacific Steam Whaling Co. Her new life took her north to the Bering Sea off the west coast of Alaska where she became a part of several successful whaling expeditions in Arctic waters. After being badly damaged during a wild storm near the Aleutian

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The Mary D. Hume, mired in mud near Gold Beach, is one of the oldest commercial vessels on the West Coast. Islands, she was sold to Northwest Fisheries and began a far less glamorous life as a

service vessel for Alaskan canneries. After several years, she sank in the ice on the

Nushagak River and was hauled to Seattle for repairs. In 1906, she was purchased

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by the American Tugboat Co., and launched a new career as a barge and log-towing boat on Puget Sound. In 1954, she experienced a major facelift. Her steam engine was replaced with diesel, and other modifications and updates completed, adding another 30-some years to her working lifespan. In 1978, she retired after 97 years as the oldest commercial vessel in service in the Northwest and the last of the Arctic steam whalers still afloat. Her owner at the time, Crowley Maritime, had her reconditioned and she made the trip south from Seattle to the Port of Gold Beach under her own power. Plans called for having her converted to a floating maritime museum under the auspices of the Curry County Historical Society. When they tried to lift her to shore for restoration, the cradle support broke and she sank in the mud below. In the meantime, a lengthy lawsuit over ownership of the ship had exhausted the local history group’s funds, and they

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Feb. 25, 27 Auditions for the Strut Your Stuff Adult Talent Show, by appointment, Salem Public Library. 503-588-6083 or ssomerville@cityofsalem.net. Virtual auditions accepted.

Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $30+. 503-375-3574. Craft supply sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S. $10 to rent a table. 503838-5678.

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Women’s Night Out, 5 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S., to carpool. 503-8385678.

Art Talk with Nancy Norman, 10 a.m., Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem.

Basic American Sign Language, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Free. Parkinson’s Hypnotherapy Study, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. New Visions Support Group, 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem. 503-581-4224 or info@blindskills.com.

“Pillow Talk,” 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $5. Adult Coloring for Creativity and Comfort, 5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library.

Smart phone class for beginners, 10 a.m. to noon, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $60. 503873-3093. The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, 10:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Bingo, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Fridays, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748.

Seed Exchange, 10 a.m. to noon, Marion-Polk Food Share, 1660 Salem Industrial Dr. NE, Salem. 503-5813855.

AARP Tax Assistance for seniors, taking walk-ins from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093. Community breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren Way S. $6/$3. 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. $7/$2. 503-362-6159.

Send your calendar items to: Calendar, 4120 River Road N., Keizer, OR 97303 or email mte@nwseniornews.com by the 6th of the month for the following month’s publication.

Portland Dixieland Jazz Society: Calamity Jazz Band, 2 to 5:45 p.m., Milwaukie Elks, 13121 SE McLoughlin Blvd. $10/$15. 503-513-0240.

Downton Abbey Tea, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $35. 503363-1825.

Willamette Valley Women’s Military League, 11 a.m., Gustav’s Bar Garten, Keizer Station. $17, includes lunch. Speaker: Vernadene Anderson of Salem Assistance League. 503-831-0294. Ancestry Detectives, “Adoption” with Don Anderson, 10 a.m. to noon, Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St., Silverton. Ancestrydetectives.org. Gardening with Dale Small, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St.

Leslie Adams, 2 p.m., Gordon House at The Oregon Garden. $20. 503-8746006. St. Louis Annual BBQ Chicken Dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 485 7th St., Gervais. $11/$7. 503-792-4231. Shared Visions Support Group, 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem. 503-581-4224 or info@blindskills.com.

“Rear Window,” 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $5. Estate planning with Mike Rose of McGinty and Belcher, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Soup and Pie Sale, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren Way S. $3/$2.

“2001: A Space Odyssey,” 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $5. Singles Dine Out Club, 6 p.m., through Silverton Senior Center. Call 503-873-3093 for location.

Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, “First Murder Mystery in Polk County,” 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Heritage Room, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem. 503-363-0880.

2016 Mid-Valley Green Awards, 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. Piggie Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $5/$3. Benefits landscape maintenance. A Rock and Roll Photographer: The Published and Unpublished Works of Jim Smircich, 2:30 p.m., Loucks Auditorium, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. Free.

Pianist Thomas Otten plays etudes by composer

(also March 19) Deepwood Plant Sale: Native and Companion Plants, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. 503-3631825.

Sharing the Caring resource fair on aging, 1 to 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Free. Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $5. 503-588-0748.

Oregon Coast Recorder Society, music from early to contemporary times, 2 p.m., St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, 1226 SW 13th St., Lincoln City. Free. Coastrecorder.org. Polk County Museum Family Day, 1:30 to 4 p.m., 560 Pacific Hwy., Rickreall. Demos of spinning, weaving, quilting, butter churning and more. 503-633-6251. Dancing with the Salem Stars, 7:30 p.m., Historic

Meet and greet members running for board positions, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Ice Cream Social/White Elephant Bingo, 1 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S. 503-8385678. Heritage Talk: “Dr. Bethenia Owens-Adair and Oregon’s Controversial Eugenics Movement,” 3 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Garden, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. 503-363-1825.

(through March 25) Santiam Hospital Auxiliary Easter Tulip Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5. Available in the hospital foyer or call 503749-2910 for locations.

Arthritis Management Resources, “Optimal Use and Care of Arthritic Hands,” with Pam Scott, 10 a.m., Community Health Education Center, Building D, Salem Hospital campus. 503-9995204.

Artist open house with Elaine Thumma (Terkelsen), noon to 4 p.m., South Salem Senior Center dining room, 6450 Fairway Ave. Exhibit open through April 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Living with Alzheimer’s MidStage, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S. 503-838-5678. Elder law presentation by Mike Rose, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center,

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AMENITIES Active retirement living with a full accommodation of living options and services in one scenic care community. Remodeled Independent Living community features: spacious homes, apartments, elegant dining rooms & abundant common areas to enjoy time with friends. Full service community. Garden homes and Health Center complete with Skilled Nursing & Alzheimer’s care, and Memory Care Center.

The Lifestyle You Deserve - Emerald Pointe is the area’s newest & finest independent living community. Spacious floor plans, each with a full kitchen; cook if you like or join us for delicious chef-prepared meals served restaurant style in our beautiful dining room. Ask about our exclusive optional meal plan. Enjoy spectacular views of the Cascades Mountains.

• 62 years + or older & disabled • Low income (30% of income) • Utilities included • Onsite Laundry • HUD income limits: 1 person - $19,950 2 person - $22,800 Apply at: 2890 Chad Drive Eugene, OR 97408 541-743-7149 TTY/TDD 711

A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides living spaces for all levels of retirement - close to Corvallis, Eugene, or Salem. With an award-winning chef and beautifully landscaped grounds Mennonite Village is an inclusive, all-faith community of amazing people. Services include: independent living, assisted living, nursing & rehab, memory care, foster care, respite care, and in-home care.

Nestled in the Heart of the Willamette Valley on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and walking paths. Garden apartments are pet-friendly and have patios. High-rise apartments have spectacular views. We offer daily mass, weekly all-faith services, social programs, activities, 24-hour security, Emergency pull-cords and extended transportation program.

We are a Christian Retirement Community located on 80 acres in Turner, just minutes from Salem. Independent rents: $695$1000 per month, Residential Care base rate $2600 per person. Included in RCF base rate: all meals, 24-hr. staffing, call bell system, housekeeping, laundry, monthly vitals, dispensing/ordering medication, scheduling of doctor visits, cable TV, computer & internet lab, planned activities & weekly shopping trips.

A non-profit Christian community nestled on 42 picturesque acres in North Keizer. 3 meals daily with short-order menu, security, van service, housekeeping service, beauty/barber shop, exercise room, walking paths, 2 libraries, weekly church services & Bible study, exceptional social activity program. 24 hr. staff, active retirement living with RCF II. Every unit comes with a beautiful view and pets are welcome! Located in beautiful Salem, Oregon, WindSong at Eola Hills is a state-of-theart, 56 unit memory care community with all the comforts of home. Residents enjoy well-appointed accommodations with the option of a shared or private bathroom. Our professional staff is trained in the Montessori Method of dementia care which encourages and tailors everyday tasks to fit each individual’s abilities.

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CENTER 50+ SWEAT EQUITY PROGRAM “Our volunteers are a force of good and we are giving it to our community” “We provide the purpose, our volunteers bring the passion ” ACT NOW and Make a Difference Look any direction. You will find hunger, homelessness, abuse, addiction, poverty, environmental neglect … the list goes on. Center 50+ has formed a TEAM of volunteers to work on projects that address many of the above topics. If you have a few hours a week or month we could you use you on our volunteer team. Give us a call and find out ways to connect. 503-588-6303.

Tech 50+ Fundraiser

Tech50+ is raising funds for new computers and software. On Wednesday March 30 at 5:30 p.m., we will have a $7 Spaghetti Dinner with live music provided by The Center Mass String Quartet. Then at 6:30 we will continue with a Bingo night. Bingo packets are $10. Extra bingo cards will also be available for purchase. Come enjoy dinner, music, and bingo while helping us to raise funds for new computers. If you don’t want dinner but would like to help we also accept tax deductible donations. Thank you for your support! Dinner tickets are available at Center 50+.

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Community Services

Essential Estate Planning:

Wills and Trusts Explained Wednesday, March 30, 6-8 p.m. Attorney Maria Schmidlkofer frequently speaks on Wills and Trusts. Attendees from seminars appreciated hearing Maria talk through real-life examples with thoughtful ideas on avoiding troubling legal issues. At the heart of her work is a dedication to keeping families happy and well-informed. Her knowledge of wills, living trusts, healthcare directives and powers of attorney is shared with enthusiasm and in a way that’s simple to understand. This seminar will provide an overview of important considerations to keep in mind when you set-up legal documents in the event of your disability and documents that transition your assets after your death. Maria practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration. Maria Schmidlkofer enjoys working with clients to create comprehensive estate plans that involve many different facets of life.

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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. Monthly Movie - Wednesday, March 9: TBA. Classic Movie Day – Wednesday, March 23: TBA. All movies are subject to change, check with Center 50+ front desk on Tuesday before movie for movie title. 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.

March 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, March 18 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in March, be sure to come and have lunch, get a special birthday gift. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! Thank you Windsong Memory Care for sponsoring our Monthly Birthday Party.

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March Featured Fitness Class: Irish Dance

Working out has never been so fun. Irish dance is a dance style that originated in Ireland and was made world famous by Riverdance. This class focuses on improving balance and strength with the benefits of a great cardio workout. Join dance instructor Amelia Douglas and begin training your body and your brain today. All levels are invited to join. No equipment necessary just wear comfortable shoes. Class times: Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes/$50. No experience necessary. Your first class is complimentary.

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Basic Karate Fitness

Join Certified Karate Instructor Miwa Holman and start exploring the benefits of better health through Karate. By adding Karate into your life you are welcoming the benefits of lower cholesterol levels, balanced blood pressure and circulation, not to mention the improvement of mental health. Challenge yourself mentally and physically in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere. Class times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. All fitness levels are welcome as many of the exercises can be modified. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes/$50, no experience necessary. Your first class is complimentary.

Please join Lisa Holten, HIS, of Willamette ENT Hearing Center at Center 50+ on March 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Lisa will be there to conduct basic hearing screenings and some hearing aid repairs, as well as answer questions and provide information about hearing loss, hearing aids, and other hearing related topics. If more advanced services and procedures are needed, she can schedule an appointment in their Salem office at the convenience of those interested. For more information about the services provided please go to www.entsalem. com/hearing or call 503-485-2581.

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Life Long Learning

Come by Center 50+ to sign up for Life Long Learning classes or call 503-588-6303. Class Fee Payment required at beginning of class registration. ARTS AND ARTS & CRAFTS Carving duck decoys from wood the Oregon Decoy and Wildfowl Guild. The Guild is a group of individuals dedicated to promoting the traditional history of decoy making and its development as an art form. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Cost $3 per session plus any cost for wood. Women’s Woodworking Course. This course is designed to provide thorough woodshop machine/tool orientation and individualized project work. You work one-on-one with our woodshop supervisors. Two-Class Course: Saturdays, March 5 & 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Cost: $10. Space is limited. Sign up in woodshop or call Bonnie Katich at Center 50+ to RSVP. Triple-A Drawing Class-”Anti-Alzheimer-Activity.” Learning to draw has been proven to increase gray matter as well as increase “plasticity” in the brain. Join instructor Hal Mathew in this weekly, mentally challenging activity to not only learn a fulfilling hobby, but to keep your brain feeling refreshed and active. Beginners always welcome. On-going-Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. $6 per class. Intermediate Acrylic Painting I. Instructor Linda Osburn teaches color mixing, brush strokes and shading using one brush. Open to those who have painted before. Signup sheet at Center 50+; teacher will call you to determine class level. Class Dates: March 2 & 16, April 6 & 20, last month May 4 & 18; 1-3:30 p.m. Individual Class Cost: $28. Add $10 for supplies. Intermediate Acrylic Painting II. Instructor Linda Osburn. Open to those who have painted before. Signup sheet at Center 50+, teacher will call you to determine class level. Class Dates: March 3 & 17, April 7 & 21, last month May 5 & 19; 1-3:30 p.m. Individual Class Cost: $28. Add $10 for supplies. Beginning Acrylic Painting- Two-Class Course. Instructor Linda Osburn. If you’ve always wanted to learn to paint this is the class for you! Painting with acrylics is a water based medium that dries quickly and can be blended like oils. This course is for those that have no painting experience and teaches shading, light/shadow, shapes, painting trees/flowers, and a variety of brush techniques. Participants take home finished art ready for framing at the end of each class. This series will give you all you need to create your own paintings. Two-Class Cost: $56. A one-time additional supply cost collected at class is $14, for a new set of 5 brushes, paint and paper or canvas for the two classes. Participants would not have to purchase any supplies outside of class. Course dates: Tuesday, March 1 & 15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. New: Evening Beginning Acrylic Art Classes- Two Class Course. Two class course dates: Thursdays, March 10 & 24. Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Bob Ross “Joy of Painting” Workshop. You can learn to paint! Bob Ross certified instructor, Janet Sanders, believes that with Bob’s fantastic techniques

and some dedicated practice, masterpieces that you never dreamed possible will flow from your brush! Class dates: Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. and Tuesday, March 22, 12:30 p.m.; $35 + 15 supply fee. “Triple A” Pencil Drawing- Anti-Alzheimer Activity. Come join a drawing group that provides exercises that will build gray matter and make your brain more plastic. Drawing has proven itself as a calming, meditative process that increases your creative abilities. Beginners welcomed. Class members will learn modeling. Class Dates: Monday afternoons, 1-3 p.m., $6 per class. PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Autumn Comes to the Family Farm. Presented by Evelynn Smith. Using photography, art, literature and music this program traces the history of American family farms, farmers and their iconic barns. Many are in transition. What does the future hold for many of these family treasures? Come view some of these wonderful, charming and family built barns. Class date: Tuesday, April 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $5. Keeping Your Foods Safe to Eat – OSU Extension Service Marion County. Although many of us have had a lifetime of experience preparing food, some of our longtime food handling practices may no longer guarantee food safety. Much has changed over the years, this class will keep you be in-the-know! Class dates: Wednesday, March 30, 1-3 p.m. Class cost: $3 Art Appreciation. Join art teacher Seth Snyder, in this introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the greatest achievements of visual arts, with works that have inspired people of all cultures throughout time. Art Appreciation will introduce students to the elements and principles of design, focusing their attention through critique, discussion, and hands on projects. Class dates: Tuesdays, March 8 & 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $5 each class. Around the Garden with the OSU Marion County Master Gardener’s. This month’s topic: Tomatoes, Tomatillo, Eggplants, Sweet Peppers and Hot Peppers. Master Gardener Harry Olson will specifically talk about planting and pruning tomatoes. Class date: Tuesday, March 1, 1-2:30 p.m. Class fee: $7 Make a Simple Fidget Quilt for Your Loved One – Two-Class Course, March 8 & 15, 3-5 p.m. Class Cost: $ 35 and additional $10 supply cost. Fidget quilts are recommended by occupational therapists, social workers and counselors for the restlessness, fidgeting and anxiety that often comes for adults with dementia and stroke, as well as children with Autism and ADHD. Participants will create a colorful lap quilt made especially for a loved one. Basic machine sewing skills required. Sewing machines and all supplies will be provided. Contact instructor, Debra McHugh before registering 503-9513814 or email: restlessremedy@gmail.com. Would you like to play Soduko? Practice your Soduko skills? Instructor Karen Bolliger. Bring your sharpened pencil to Center 50+ on March 9, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $5 Civics & Citizenship – What I didn’t learn in high school. Retired law school professor and county attorney Roy Daniel will moderate a series of classes explor-

FEATURING DAY TOURS! Overnight, Extended and Custom Tours

Day Tour • Sat, April 9 • Old House Revivial Tour • $89 pp

Reserve by March 16. Tour several homes in Portland from 1800s to 1970s that feature restored spaces or complete renovations for 21st century living. Transportation & lunch included.

Day Tour • Sat, April 23 • NEWSIES at the Keller • $185 pp Reserve by March 4. True story of NY’s newsboys in 1899! Fun musical! Transportation & dinner included.

Day Tour • Sun, May 1 • The Pianist of Willesden Lane • $119 pp

Reserve by April 13. At the Gerding Theatre. Set in 1938 Vienna is the true story of a young Jewish musician whose dreams were interrupted by the Nazi regime. Powerful music! Transportation & lunch included.

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

503-588-9230 ◆ 866-588-9230 ◆ www.QuestTreks.com P.O. Box 3936, Salem, OR 97302

Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. ~Doug Larson

ing what we thought we had learned about citizenship and government, but may have forgotten. Class dates: March 1, 8, 15, & 22; 1-2:30 p.m. Four class fee: $20. Civics & Citizenship – What I didn’t learn in high school. Retired law school professor and county attorney Roy Daniel will moderate a series of classes exploring what we thought we had learned about citizenship and government, but may have forgotten. There is no text book; but, there will be a syllabus for each session to keep the class moving forward. Pick up a syllabus when you sign up for this course. For more information on this class call Center 50+. Class dates: March 1, 8, 15 & 22; 12:30 p.m. Four class fee: $20. Let’s Marimbaaaa! Four-class course. Learn to play Zimbabwean-style marimbas (beautifully crafted by our own member Roger Vines!) in this new class offering at Center 50+. 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, owner of Music Up Over, and creator of Salem’s first Marimba group, La Marimbanda (Bush Elementary School). All equipment/materials are provided. Class dates: Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23; 12:30–1:30 p.m. Class fee: $50/4 classes. Space is limited. HISTORY The Star-Spangled Banner-A Personal Encounter by Charlene Robbins. You will learn about a special music manuscript that found its way to her family. She will talk about her discoveries surrounding its history and the coincidences that came to light as she delved into the manuscript’s past. This presentation helps celebrates the 85th Anniversary date of the National Anthem, March 3, 1931, made possible by a law signed by President Herbert Hoover. Class date: Thursday, March 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $5 Crossing the River in Oregon. Instructor Doug Kroll presents a fascinating class about the different types of bridges (arch, bascule, cantilever, suspension, and truss) that cross rivers in Oregon. Class date: Tuesday, March 29, 10 a.m.-12 noon, cost: $5.

Scan-It and Be All You Can Be in 2016!

This is an incentive/reward activity open for Center 50+ participants. First you need to sign up with the My Senior Center program at the front desk, receive your very own FREE scan card that will allow you to earn Center 50+ Bucks. Your goal is to make 30 scans with your card by April 30. (Your card will register one scan-a-say) 30 days worth of scan card swipes will earn you $10 in Center 50+ Bucks. These bucks can be redeemed for anything including: Life long learning, computer and fitness center classes/ monthly membership. We are sorry, but the Center 50+ Bucks cannot be used for Boutique sales or for Meals on Wheels/Café purchases.

Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual net income below $20,050 for one person or $22,900 for two people.

Tour available. Stop by or call

503-363-9640

For an application, call or write

Providence Place

3524 Fisher Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305 info@rhf.org

Community Services

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The Savvy Caregiver Program: Real Help for Family Caregivers The Savvy Caregiver Program is a six-session workshop offering real help to families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The program gives caregivers an understanding of changes in their loved one, tips on how to provide the best care, coping skills for the stages of dementia, facts about the progression of dementia, and an opportunity to join with other caregivers to support one another. Classes are Thursdays, March 24, 31; April, 7, 14, 28 and May 5; 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Classes are free and open to unpaid family caregivers and Veterans. Call 503-588-6303 to register. Class size is limited and fills up quickly. Thank you to the VA Portland Health Care System for partnering with Center 50+ to offer this Caregiver Education Series. Sponsored by Among Friends Adult Day Respite and Time With Friends Programs with additional support from NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Howell Edwards Doerksen, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.

Understanding Alzheimer’s disease - Two Seminars

The Language of Dementia - Evening Seminar - People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia are always attempting to communicate with us—especially when they are having behaviors! Join us on Tuesday, March 8, 6-8 p.m., at Center 50+, to learn how to use verbal and non-verbal communication to minimize frustration and anger for both the caregiver and the person with dementia. Have more knowledge, skills, confidence, harmony and peace in your caregiving experience. This free educational seminar is for unpaid family caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and those interested in learning more about dementia. Presenter: Jim Reynolds, Senior Helpers. Presented in partnership with Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends Program and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please call 503588-6303 to register. The Montessori Method of Dementia Care - Come and learn! This seminar will focus on Montessori-Based Dementia Programming. An explanation of the Montessori Method will be given, followed by a presentation from an interdisciplinary team, including activities, culinary, and health services. They will provide ideas, activities, and concepts caregivers can implement in their own homes. Join us on Monday, March 21, 2-4 p.m., at Center 50+. This free educational seminar is for unpaid family caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and those interested in learning more about dementia. Presenter: Stacey Flint, WindSong at Eola Hills. Presented in partnership with Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends Program and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please call 503-588-6303 to register. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Howell Edwards Doerksen, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.

It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Young! Capitol Carvers’ Show

The Capitol Carvers’ Annual Carving Show will be held at Center 50+ on Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Carvers will display their work and some will carve during the show. The show is free. Our featured carver this year is Frank Campbell. Frank carves many items ranging from small animals to half-sized carousel figures. He has carved a half-sized giraffe carousel piece as well as other non-carousel figures like small bears, Santa figures and many other items. During the show there will be a raffle for carvings, certificates, books and other items. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The money goes to the club for operating expenses, newsletter mailings and other expenses of the club. There will be food and beverages available during the show allowing a leisurely, enjoyable visit. Carving vendors will be there to supply interested individuals with wood, tools and books. Come get the bug at our Annual Show. We would love to see you, talk with you and would love to get you started on a great hobby!

It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Smart — Tech 50+

Tech 50+ is partnering with The Willamette Valley Genealogical Society (WVGS) to add even more one-hour workshops to our collection of classes and workshops. We currently have Genealogy classes during four of our six annual class sessions. Those classes are on Mondays at 10am till noon. The new Genealogy workshops will be on Mondays from 10-11 a.m. when there is no Genealogy class in session. Tech 50+ and WVGS will start by adding 5 workshops to our schedule. At $5 per workshop it is very affordable. March 7: Start on Your Genealogy Part 1 March 14: Start on Your Genealogy using the Internet

Did you know...

Tongue twisters are a great way to practice and improve pronunciation and fluency. Below, you will find some of the most popular English tongue twisters. Say them as quickly as you can. If you can master them, you will be a much more confident speaker. Betty Botter bought some butter but she said the butter’s bitter. If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter, but a bit of better butter will make my batter better. So ‘twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

March 21: Vital Records needed for Genealogy March 28: Military Records for Genealogy April 4: Immigration and Naturalization Records In addition to the workshops we continue to have our classes starting March 7. Come in now to register. Intro. To Computers part 1 & 2, Computer Basics, Word Processing (using Word), Photoshop Elements, Windows Basics, Excel Spreadsheets, and more. Only $25 per class! Smartphones and Tablets $50. Call or Visit the Tech50+ Computer Learning Center for more details. Thank you Atrio Health Plans for your support of Tech 50+.

He would chuck, he would, as much as he could, and chuck as much wood as a woodchuck would if a woodchuck could chuck wood. Susie works in a shoeshine shop. Where she shines she sits, and where she sits she shines. Can you can a can as a canner can can a can? You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose? I wish to wash my Irish wristwatch.

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March 2016 Volunteer of the Month

MARY QUINN

Mary can be seen anytime and anyplace at Center 50+. On a regular basis she is at the front desk as a greeter and receptionist. Mary is also the Treasurer of Friends. During the Tax Season, Mary is one of a group that handles tax appointments. The all-important event, Boot Scoot & Brew, Mary always volunteers her time. Mary’s sister, Peggy, volunteered at the Center and from what she said, it sounded like a great place to start volunteering. It’s been 5 ½ years and Mary is still here. Mary thought that when she retired she would like to volunteer somewhere as she always enjoyed helping people. Her most memorable event at Center 50+ has been meeting so many people and the friends she has made. I believe Mary has accomplished her desire to volunteer in a place where she helps people and in turn help her. Mary grew up in Southern California and lived by the beach in the city of Redondo Beach. When she seriously entered the work force, Mary was an advertising director for a local community college as well as a small community newspaper. Few people know that Mary and her husband lived on a boat for many years moored in a yacht club in Redondo Beach. She loved the numerous trips to Catalina Island and Emerald Bay. It was a good life with lots of fun friends and good times in the yachting community. Center 50+ thanks you, Mary, for sharing your time and yourself with us. We all benefit. Congratulations!

DIABETES - Is it Time to Make a Change?

Have you been told you are at RISK FOR developing DIABETES? Has your doctor said you have PRE-DIABETES or BORDERLINE DIABETES? If you are interested in changing that story line, then you need to join this class!! For a small fee of $20, you will get everything you need to make a “Change for Life.” The CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program is coming to Center 50+. There are 16 core classes where you meet for an hour once a week with a Lifestyle Coach. She or He will cover pertinent topics every week to helping you achieve your weight and exercise goals. There are two options for upcoming classes, mornings or evenings. Option A: Tuesday Mornings, 8-9 a.m., starting March 15. Option B: Wednesday Evenings, 5:15-6:15 p.m., starting April 6. If you are interested in signing up for this program, contact LAVINIA at 503-304-3408 or email at Lavinia.goto@nwsds.org.

FRAUD SEMINAR

Ellen M. Klem, Director of Consumer Outreach and Education from the Oregon Attorney General’s Office will present on the “Six Signs It Is a Scam” on Monday, March 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Attendees learn how to spot a scam, hear about the latest frauds, and practice how to say “no”, hang up the phone, shut the door, etc. Please join us for this important and informative presentation.

NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • MARCH 2016 14 MARION-POLK/COAST EDITION ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS « MARCH 2016 Monday 8:30 am Woodshop 8:30 am Lapidary 8:30 am Jewelry 8:30 am Pool/Billiards 9:00 am Pine Needle Baskets 9:00 am Flexibility & Functional Movement 9:00 am Silversmithing/ Jewelry Workshop 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 11:00 SilverSneakers Circuit 11:30 am Lunch 5:30 pm Total Body Circuit 6:45 pm Woodcarving

Tuesday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm

Woodshop Lapidary Ladies Pool/Billiards Karate Line Dancing - Int. History Discussion Group SilverSneakers Yoga Respite Care Tone Your Bones Lunch Line Dancing - Beg. Irish Dance Table Tennis

Wednesday 7:00 am Sunrise Rotary 8:30 am Woodshop 8:30 am Lapidary 8:30 am Pool/ Billiards 9:00 am Woodcarving Class 9:00 am SHIBA (by appt) 9:00 am Flexibility & Functional Movement 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 11:00 am SilverSneakers Circuit 11:00 am Respite Care 11:30 am Lunch 1:00 pm Writing Life Story 5:30 pm Total Body Circuit

Club Meetings in March

Wed, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30: Thurs, Mar 3: Fri, Mar 4 & 18: Mon, Mar 7: Tues., Mar 8: Thurs, Mar 10:

Fri, Mar 11: Tues, Mar 15:

Thurs, Mar 17: Wed, Mar 23: Mon, Mar 28: Tues, Mar 29:

Thursday

Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m. WAMS Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Grow & Show Garden Club, 7 p.m. Spanish Club, 2 p.m. Four Seasons, 7 p.m. Angler’s Club, 6:30 p.m. Book Club, 1:30 p.m. Garden Club Board, 7 p.m. Woodturners, 6 p.m. Lapidary Club, 9 a.m. ACBO Meeting, 1 p.m. Needlepoint 12:30 p.m. Iris Society 6 p.m. Garden Club 7 p.m. Capital Arrangers, 7 p.m. SREA Meeting, 2 p.m. Fushsia Club 7 p.m. Woodcarvers, 7 p.m.

SPEED DATING EVENT - 60+

Speed dating is a fun, lively way to meet like-minded singles one-on-one and without commitment. Whether you’re seeking a companion or a soulmate, here’s your chance to get to know a variety of interesting people in a series of five-minute chats. Space is limited. Accepting men for event. Women accepted for waiting list. Register in person at front desk and pick up event info packet. Date: Friday, March 25. Time: 6-9 p.m. Event fee: $5.

Like to play Scrabble?

Lets start a Scrabble group at Center 50+! If you like to play come to Center 50+ on Monday, March 7, 1 p.m. For more information call Max at 503-364-7724.

Marquis at Home Health Agency presents on CHF/COPD for National Heart Month

• Learn about Signs & Symptoms • Disease Management • Energy Conservation • Healthy Diet Choices Join us on Monday, Feb. 29, 1 p.m. at Center 50+

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 6:30 pm

Friday

Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Sewing Line Dancing - Int. Karate SilverSneakers Yoga Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Bingo Ladies Pool/Billiards 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 Pool/Billiards Watercolor Studio Yoga Respite Care Lunch Cards/Games Woodcarving

HOW TO GET MORE 8:30 amINFORMATION Lapidary 8:30 amfor Pool/Billiards ● Call your newcomers 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.

♠ MARCH LUNCH MENU ♠ Tuesday 1: Wednesday 2: Thursday 3: Friday 4:

Pineapple Chicken Chili Con Carne Chicken Enchilada Lasagna

Monday 7: Tuesday 8:

Italian Strata Roasted Pork or Chicken Hungarian Goulash Meatloaf Baked Fish or Chicken

Wednesday 9: Thursday 10: Friday 11: Monday 14: Tuesday 15: Wednesday 16:

Cheese Ravioli Sesame Beef Herb Roasted Chicken

Thursday 17: Friday 18:

Corn Beef Turkey Enchilada

Monday 21: Tuesday 22: Wednesday 23: Thursday 24: Friday 25:

Chicken Parmesan Ham or Turkey Salisbury Steak Chicken Stir-Fry Baked Fish or Chicken

Monday 28: Tuesday, 29: Wednesday 30: Thursday 31:

Chicken Casserole Beef Pot Pie BBQ Chicken Penne w/meat sauce

Menu subject to Change

TRIPS AHOY!

Extended Travel Presentation: Thursday, March 10, 10 a.m. Slide show and presentation on The Netherlands, Belgium & Paris trip scheduled for Sept. 19-29, 2016 and Heritage of America in Spring of 2017. Refreshments will be served. Sunday, March 13: Music Man at Gallery Theater/lunch at Golden Valley Brewery, McMinnville, cost $62 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, buffet lunch, and ticket). Wednesday, April 27: Timberline Lodge, cost $75 (includes, transportation, driver gratuity, lunch, and tour) walking is involved. Wait list only. Sunday, May 22: Multnomah Falls Sunday Champagne Brunch, cost $69 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and brunch). Wait list only. Saturday, June 11: Portland Rose Parade, cost $69 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and admission). $15 Non-refundable deposit due at registration. Wednesday, July 13: “Landmarks of the Gorge” Sternwheeler, cost $135 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, 5-hour boat trip and 2 meals). $15 non-refundable deposit due at registration. Thursday, August 11: “Lion King” Keller Auditorium, cost $130 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and tickets). $30 non-refundable deposit due at registration. Final payment due June 3. EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2016 New York, Niagara Falls & Washington DC, Sept. 13-20. Netherlands, Belgium & Paris featuring historic Bruges, Sept. 19-29. Highlights of Canyonlands, Oct. 3-11; 9 days from Las Vegas to Las Vegas. Heritage of America, April 1-10, 2017 Trip Desk is open Mondays - Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Driver Safety Program is a two-session class sponsored by AARP to improve your driving skills. Upon completion of this course, your auto insurance premium may be reduced. Call the Center 50+ at 503-588-6303 to register. * March 7 & 10, 1 p.m. * April 11 & 14, 1 p.m. * May 9 & 12, 1 p.m.

Support Center 50+ with your advertisement in the Center 50+ UPDATE and your ad will be seen by thousands ALL MONTH LONG. Call CLARK SEELEY today 503-320-8470 for details.

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stream their live broadcasts, for example. However, sports programming still offers limited viewing, and a lot of Internet searching to find what you want. Even still, viewing quality may be poor. To help you search for popular TV shows and movies, visit yidio.com, a website that aggregates what’s popular. It can direct you to sites where viewing is free, or let you know how much it will cost to watch a specific movie or show.

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My son-in-law told me that this is just the beginning. “Things are changing quickly and with more and more competition, subscription providers will have to respond,” he says. So ask yourself: Are the cable shows that are available for me to watch really worth what I am paying? What programming do I actually want? And what are my options? If you are cost-conscious, and if you remember the days of free TV like “The Honeymooners,” “The Jack Benny Show,” “The Little Rascals” and “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” you may very well be a candidate for cutting the cord. In fact, it just may be the “smart” thing to do. ■

ALAN Meet this amazing man, Alan — look at that face, and check out that tail. Alan is a 10-year-old, sweet, lovable guy who is just waiting for you. He is on thyroid medication, but he hardly even notices. Alan came to us after someone dumped him on the streets in Salem, poor guy hung around there until some-

one noticed him and called Meow Village Cat Rescue. He is an absolutely super cat. He gets along with everyone — and don’t you just love his unusual face? Alan has been neutered, FIV/FeLV tested and is up to date on vaccines. He also has a microchip. There is a $35 rehoming fee. Call or text his foster mom Barb, 360-953-7750 for more information or to meet Alan — you won’t be disappointed. ■

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were unable to continue the project. Now she rests in silent indignity, decomposing in public on the silty shores along the mouth of the Rogue River, not far from her launching spot in 1881. Taken over by nature, she has become a habitat for marine species and, thanks to green grasses and moss, remains quite colorful despite her perilous condition. To view the Mary D. Hume, pull off US 101 on the south side of the bridge over the Rogue River just before the town of Gold Beach. The Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge, built in 1932 and named for a state governor, is an impressive sight and one of a series of art deco bridges along the Oregon Coast Highway built by Conde McCullough. Along with gentle, wooded

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mountains to the north and the wide expanse of the river, the span provides an attractive backdrop for the Mary D. Hume. Adjacent to the ship is the launching point for Jerry’s Rogue Jets, jet boat tours up the wild and scenic Rogue River. These popular trips hark back to the 1890s when boats delivered mail and other supplies to isolated settlers along the river. There is a small, but interesting museum inside Jerry’s Gift Shop highlighting local history including Indian conflicts, river travel, and the bridge. Also, the Port Hole Café, located in the old cannery, serves a tasty clam chowder and other fish dishes. In the town of Gold Beach, along the main drag, is the Curry County Historical Society Museum; a great, independent bookstore; and, of course, beautiful ocean beaches and vistas. ■

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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • MARCH 2016

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