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Horseshoes, bocce keep seniors active
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This group meets every Monday at Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem to pitch horseshoes: (left to right) John Hortsch, Mike Hortsch, Brian Phillips, LeRoy Helm and Harvey Bontrager. By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Tossing horseshoes or rolling bocce balls are becoming increasingly popular ways of keeping fit for local seniors. “Horseshoes are fun to play,” says Barry Chapelle, with the PortlandLaurelhurst Park chapter of the Oregon Horseshoe Pitchers Association. “It doesn’t cost anything, and there are lots of good health benefits from walking, bending and pitching.” Chapelle, who has been playing the game he says is “more fun to play than
watch” for some 60 years, lists Portland, Gresham and Oregon City as sites for active association play. “We used to hold our state doubles tournaments in Rickreall,” he says. “And we used to play out at Bush Park, but not so much now.” Even with fewer players, Harvey Bontrager still plays with friends at Bush’s Pasture Park. “I’m the only one that’s a club member,” says the 81-year-old Salem man. “I’ve been pitching for many years, and I’ve always enjoyed it. I like the competition.” Bontrager gets together with his fel-
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low players every Monday and Friday afternoon at the horseshoe pits, located on the south end of the park. “We play from 3:30 to 5 (p.m.) or a little after,” he says. “And we always welcome more players.” Horseshoes is also alive and well in the North Santiam Canyon, and Paul Sydenstricker is one of the canyon’s most avid players, playing twice a week throughout most of the year. “Within 11 miles, we’ve got five places to play,” says Sydenstricker, who plays with his group at noon Saturdays. “We rotate locations. It costs $5 to play tournaments. Bring
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your own drinks and something to add to the potluck. You can use our shoes or yours.” In July, Sydenstricker hosted the “Pauly Open,” a homespun tournament that drew 30 men and 12 women. He plans to host a St. Patrick’s Day tournament next year. The group also participates in Mill City’s Fourth of July tournament. “It’s a great game,” he says of horseshoes. “It keeps me young. I’m 60, but people say I look 45.” Lee Coyne has been playing horseshoes since he was a teen growing up
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in Queens, N.Y. “For seniors, playing horseshoes can help keep muscles in shape and improve blood circulation without excessive strain,” says Coyne, who now lives in Salem. As an added bonus during hot summer months, Coyne says horseshoe pits are often located under shade trees. Of the game, he adds, “I’m out for pure fun, and not obsessed with winning.” Coyne also alternates playing horseshoes with shuffleboard and ping pong, but he hasn’t tried bocce, a game Michael Bouchard plays regularly. Bouchard, president of the Salem Bocce League, plays bocce because it’s a “challenging, exciting, lowimpact game that anyone can play.” Bouchard suffered severe back injuries and is partially disabled, often in pain, and yet still plays bocce ball at least twice a week with club members at the First United Methodist Church in Salem. “The dynamic of the game changes all the time,” he says. “It can be really exciting.” League member Sharon Trammell loves playing bocce with her husband, Ron. “We get to meet a lot of new people and make new friends,” Trammell says. “It’s a very relaxing time to sit and visit and roll and forget about anything that happened during the day.” Bocce, she says, is a great way to “keep the joints working.” “We have one player who is on
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Craig Urbani, a bocce enthusiast, prepares to roll the ball during a recent game with friends. portable oxygen and brings it with her,” she adds. “She plays a great game.” Since the Salem Bocce League is open to all ages, bocce ball offers a great opportunity for grandparents and grandchildren to spend time together, Trammell says. “We also have families that play as a team,” she says of the game both she and Bouchard say is easy
to learn. The league offers workshops for new players who want to pick up the strategies of the game. League tournaments are held every season of play, complete with potlucks, medals and fellowship. And glow-in-the-dark games are a big hit with members. “Courts are nice, but you can also play anywhere you want,” Trammell says. “We play with family and friends in our backyard and also when we are out camping. This is a sport for everyone.” Some of the parks offering horseshoe pits include: Kimmel Park in Mill City; Pioneer (Neitling side) and Quail Run parks in Stayton; Porter-Boone and Mill Creek parks in Aumsville; City Park in Dallas; Senior Estates Park in Woodburn; Coolidge McClaine in Silverton; and Aldrich, Brush College, Bush’s Pasture, Englewood, Hillview, McRae, Morningside, Northgate, Royal Oaks, South Village, Sunnyslope and Fairmount. Fairmount Park is also home to Salem’s only bocce court. “The bocce court was installed by request of the neighbors,” says John Kleeman, parks operations supervisor for the city of Salem. “It was asked for during the public outreach that planned the park renovation in 2012. Most of the horseshoe areas are legacies from bygone days when the sport was a given at a city park. People still enjoy them.” According to Kleeman, the city welcomes club use, and organized tournaments can be scheduled through the city’s recreation department to assure availability. “The sites are lightly used, so you can frequently gain access,” he
Of note
For more information on horseshoe pit locations in Marion and Polk counties, visit city websites and click on “parks.”
For North Santiam Canyon Saturday game locations and other information, leave a message, with phone number for call back, for Paul Sydenstricker at 503-897-2359.
OHPA information, including membership and schedules, is available at pitchwithus.com/oregon/. Bocce players can learn more at salembocceleague.com.
says. “We are responsive to those advocating for low-impact exercise options. Requests for adult exercise equipment are why we have some at Englewood Neighborhood Park. “The horseshoe pits at Bush’s Pasture Park were recently renovated by a very energetic volunteer group from the Salem Keizer School District,” he adds. “They had a blast doing the work, and it was a real team-building experience.” Administrative assistant Chelsea Dahlberg says although horseshoe pits at Silverton’s Coolidge McClaine Park are being renovated, some are usable during the upgrade. “They are well used during the summer months by residents as well as visitors using the park for family reunions and picnics,” Dahlberg says. “Coolidge McClaine is nicely treed, with horseshoe pits in a wellshaded corner of the park.” ■
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By JOY MASSEY
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Spending a day in Newport’s Historic Nye Beach is much more than just gazing on a beautiful beach. It can encompass the classic beachfront activities as well as the unusual and unique art, shopping and dining.
Since it’s a given that Oregon coast weather is unpredictable, Nye Beach fortunately has opportunities for both sunny days and inclement weather. In fact, this popular historic community has attracted beachgoers to its wide sandy shores for many decades. Originally named for John Nye in the 1880s, he sold his property to Sam Irwin, and by the turn of the century Nye Beach was already a popular vacation destination. Over the years, the community has developed into a friendly neighborhood of shops, cafes, and classic beachfront homes, hotels and bed-and-breakfasts. If you are a writer, reader, artist or art lover, or if you enjoy good food and drink, Nye Beach is the perfect destination. The fact that it has some of the easiest beach access on the coast is an added bonus. There is some
parking at the Nye Beach turnaround, where visitors can walk right onto the beach. Follow the well-marked signs on Highway 101 into Newport. The beach is wide, flat and easy for walking. And there’s a spectacular view of the Yaquina Head lighthouse at the north end. Two wonderful galleries are situated right near the beach. The Newport Visual Arts Center’s Runyan Gallery features new exhibits every four to six weeks, with the photographs of 1930s farmworkers by Dorothea Lange proving so popular the exhibit has been held over until Sept. 27. Following that exhibit, the gallery will feature the work of Earl Newman, a wellknown silkscreen artist. Above the gallery, on the second floor, the Yaquina Art Association holds workshops and classes in a room with large tables and an ocean view. Two other rooms offer additional exhibits featuring artists using a variety of mediums in their work. Just past the Visual Arts Center is the Yaquina Art Association gallery, which features the work of more than 100 local artists. This historic building was once known as the Bath House, and was not used for bathing, but rather for changing into bathing suits. Proper ladies of the 1930s did not appear anywhere except
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homemade Italian pasta to a popular Irish pub, from chowders and seafood to steaks, salads and gourmet chocolates. This is one place where you can leave your car parked and spend the day on foot, with the beach itself always close by. One of Nye Beach’s oldest buildings is the Sylvia Beach Hotel. Originally called the New Cliff House, and then the Hotel Gilmore, the hotel now features rooms decorated in the theme of various authors, like the Ernest Hemingway room, the Amy Tan room, and the Dr. Seuss room. The gift shop by the front desk features historical photos of the building from its original days. The Table of Contents restaurant offers family-style, ocean-front dining. (Call for reservations.) ■
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Lost your keys – again? Forget why you opened that refrigerator door? Your friend’s name escapes you? Memory glitches are part of aging, but there are ways to make your brain sharper. “There is good news and bad news about memory and aging,” says Rob Winningham, professor of psychology and gerontology, and chair of the Behavioral Sciences Division at Western Oregon University. WOU is the first in the state to offer a major or minor in gerontology. “The good news is we know more and more information as we get older,” Winningham adds. “And that knowledge usually remains, unless there is a significant problem such as dementia or brain injury. The knowledge and experience older adults have often translates into wisdom, which is valuable for the individual and their community. Now the bad news is that as we get older, our ability to pay attention
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and make new memories is affected.” According to Winningham, many of the cognitive and memory challenges associated with aging can be reduced or delayed if people stay mentally and physically active. “Avoiding mood problems, such as depression and anxiety, can also serve as a protective effort,” he says. “Also, research has clearly shown that a combination of
aerobic and resistance training leads to improvements in attention and concentration, even if one is experiencing mild cognitive impairment.” Besides staying mentally and physically active, recent research shows that mindfulness training or meditation can also improve abilities that can be impaired as people age, Winningham says. “Meditation can be as simple as focusing on your breathing for 10 minutes and trying not to think about other things,” he says. “There are even apps you can buy for a smart phone or tablet that help teach people how to do it.” Additionally, Winningham says people should never stop learning or challenging themselves. “We should try to live active lives that have meaning and purpose,” he says. “Take a class at a senior center or community college. Develop a new hobby. Volunteer. Join a book club or other organization. Visit with friends. And engage in targeted mental exercises
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By GRACE PETERSON
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We all know the feeling of spring fever, when gray clouds part and sunshine streams down, wooing us outdoors. Discovering little bits of fresh green plant growth fuels our desire to get our hands dirty, tidying up the garden and anticipating a lavish season of growing things. Retailers know this and plan accordingly. Who can resist those brightly-colored primrose and pansy flowers adorning the entrance to our favorite market? From earliest February on there is a push to buy. Unfortunately many of those same retailers ignore “the second spring” — autumn. There are many reasons why fall is a better time than spring to be working in the garden. One big reason: To right the wrongs. October is the perfect time to remedy problem areas of the garden. Unlike in the spring when eyesores have had months to slither away to the back of our consciousness, in October they’re still fresh on our mind, fueling us to “never make that mistake again.” In fall, the temperatures are cooler, making it easier to dig and haul without immediately breaking into a sweat. And not only more pleasant for the
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Fall is actually a better time than spring to be working in the garden. The biggest reasons: To right the wrongs and remedy problem areas of the garden. gardener, the mild temperatures are less stressful on the plants, too. Hopefully there have been a few good rain storms to soften the stillwarm soil which makes it easier to dig and allows transplants time to recover and settle in before going dormant for the winter. And they have a head start on spring growth as well. Fall is a good time to bar-
gain hunt. Many nurseries prefer to sell off their inventory rather than hold it over through the winter months. This is a win for the gardener. Last fall, my garden buddy Carol and I really hit the jackpot at a nearby nursery. Among my other purchases, I got a huge hydrangea for five bucks. Had I purchased it earlier that spring it would have been $30. Getting it planted
was easy thanks to soft, friable soil and I was able to rely on the seasonal rains to take care of the watering. And as an added psychological bonus, rather than insist on instant gratification, I had the privilege of looking forward to pretty hydrangea blooms in my garden this year. Another chore that goes against the conventional springtime tradition is seed
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sowing. As I’ve been learning, before many seeds will germinate they need “stratification,” which is a fancy word for a period of cold temperatures. Sowing them in fall (with a little slug bait nearby) will take advantage of nature’s time clock. The seeds will germinate in spring when the soil temperature is appropriate for each particular seed. The plants will be stronger and won’t need to be hardened off. Seeds can be sown directly in the soil or in pots. While dividing and replanting perennials and transplanting shrubs and vines is best done now, be mindful about tackling pruning jobs. If you want to see the blossoms on shrubs that bloom in spring, such as azalea and forsythia you’ll need to wait until after they finish blooming before trimming them. And one other pruning caveat: Many plants have a stronger resistance to wintercold if left alone until spring. I always try to avoid the temptation to make things too tidy and risk losing a beloved plant to winter’s ravages. One final benefit of fall gardening is that doing so now means we’ll have less to tackle in the spring, allowing more time to enjoy the paradise that nature has so graciously gifted us. ■
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‘Art is thrilling’
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John Straub quit painting for many years before picking up the brush again; now, he can’t stop By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
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John Straub, who gained an appreciation for art as a child, says the idea for an art object is just as valuable as the actual creation of art.
Art is John Straub’s greatest passion. It started in his early years growing up in Lincoln City, and continues today. “My nanny cultivated my interest by taking me on exploratory walks along the coast and teaching me about the commonality of life’s objects,” Straub says. “She encouraged me to look at the details as well as the whole. She managed to heighten my awareness of the environment, and showed the relationships of objects and patterns they contained. She pointed to the reality of things I saw, and how to see beyond the surface. Nothing was spared from my view.” Straub says his nanny taught him that everything is integrated and how to see beyond the immediate surface into the complexity beneath. “When it came time for drawing, she demonstrated using a circular motion for imparting subtle effects,” he says. “That was pretty advanced stuff for a kid.”
Motivated by his childhood love of the ocean and his desire to paint, Straub attended The Art Institute of Portland for two years, one year at Portland State University, and then two years at the Oregon College of Education (now Western Oregon University) in Monmouth. “Up until then, art was strictly a matter of techniques and tools,” he says. “But the last year at OCE, I had decided on teaching art. By that time, I had too many credits in art and nothing else.” Looking at spending five additional years, with no guarantee of being assigned to an art position, led Straub to change direction. “I went to Ohio and joined a friend in the glass business,” he says. “As we shared the same view of aesthetics, it was very comforting. The abstract and conceptual movements were in full swing, and some of my strongest pieces were created.” The partnership ended after two years, and Straub returned to Oregon where he was
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employed for three years at F&G Stained Glass, seven years with Double Q Printing, and 11 years at Norvac Electronics. “I did no art during most of this 20-year period,” he says. “In fact, I had no intention or desire to do any more art.” But to relieve stress from his job at Norvac, he began to paint a room mural at his Salem home. “It felt perfectly natural,” he says. “It was a fantasy format, which made the transition from not painting to painting again very easy.” A stroke temporarily sidetracked Straub and led to his early retirement from Norvac. “It was serious at the time, but is unnoticeable now,” he says of his stroke. “That left a lot of time for me.” Straub began to paint a diorama of one of the nation’s atomic test sites, involving a fleet of naval ships. His next series – fantasy and abstract – was of battleships. “I’ve done more in the last five years than all the years before,” says Straub, who had a showing at a local art gallery and has sold a few of his pieces privately. “I’d love to help others, primarily in developing the core
This piece is one of John Straub’s first paintings. He has always been motivated by his love of the outdoors. Photo by Mary Owen
that is fundamental in art — the ability to use abstract thought,” he says. “One misunderstood opinion that I would like to convey is that recognizable subject matter isn’t superior to something abstract. Many people regard modern art as undertaken because the artist lacks the ability to draw something really difficult. People have looked at Picasso’s work and said he couldn’t draw. There is nothing further from the truth.” Straub, who considers philosophy and theory to be as important as the actual creation of art, wants to change that view. “Idea is the most important aspect of art,” he says. “I reject the idea that one is born with
the ‘gift’ or there is some magic an artist uses. The majority of people only see the surface, and dwell on the technical side of art. A vast chasm comes between them and the artist. They look to critics and monetary issues to decide what is good. So some art goes into museums, and the remainder is misunderstood or ignored. I believe anyone can, and should, do art.” Straub believes in a logical approach to art: being aware of objects in nature, embracing new ideas, and having a desire to experiment. “Striving to duplicate what one sees, laboring with techniques to perfect the image, isn’t the definition of art for me,” he says. “I believe in creating art for art’s sake, abandoning any desire to create a masterpiece or become famous.” Straub also believes in expressing what his mind sees, leaping beyond reality to creating abstracts that engage viewers, opening their
creative minds. “The old masters painted their still lives so realistically that the birds were fooled trying to pick the fruit,” he says. “When you reach that level, where do you go from there?”
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Straub hopes to motivate others to pick up a brush and express themselves, just as he has done since retiring. “Anyone can learn to create artistically,” he says. “The mechanics are easy. The execution is the challenge.” Regardless of which stage his work is in, Straub says he is usually very excited and confident. “Egotism aside, I also feel like I’m contributing something important, something important for me, than for anyone else who happens to see it,” he says. “Art is thrilling in the same way as watching a good movie or starting an intriguing novel. I enjoy being so absorbed that the surrounding world is blotted out. I can’t imagine not being involved in art. Physically, or at least conceptually.” ■
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Sept. 25 (through Oct. 31) Wooden Shoe Pumpkin Fest, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 33814 S. Meridian Road, Woodburn. Woodenshoe.com. Sept. 26 Oregon Peace Festival, part of 34 Days of Peace, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Lancaster Mall, Salem. Oregoniansforpeace.org for full schedule. 27 Deepwood Blues, Brews and BBQ, 4 to 7 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $10 ($15 at door). Deepwoodmuseum.org or 503-363-1825.
NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • OCTOBER 2015 and Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $12/$15. Deepwoodmuseum. org or 503-363-1825. Ice cream social and white elephant bingo, 1 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S. 503-8385678. Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE, Salem. $5. 503-588-0748. ROCK the Casino fundraiser, 5 to 10 p.m., Seven Brides Brewery, 990 N. First St., Silverton. $25 for scrip, food available for purchase. 503-873-3093. Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs, with guest speaker Jenny Meisel, native plant sale, floral displays, refreshments, 10 a.m., Gordon House at The Oregon Garden, Silverton. 503-874-6006 or gordonhouse1957@frontier.com. Polk County Coin Club, 7 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S. John, 503362-9123. Lunchtime Topics: Avoiding Scams and Frauds, 11:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $3. 503-873-3093. Shared Visions Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem. 503-581-4224 or info@blindskills.com. Battle Buddies, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503873-3093. Santiam Hospital Auxiliary’s annual fashion show, 6 p.m., Stayton Community Center. $20 ($25 at door). Refreshments, raffle, door prizes. Staytonevents.com. Crazy 8s Author Tour, 7 p.m., Stayton Public Library; book vendor, Friends of the Library used bookstore. Crazy8sauthortour.com. Medicare and You, 10 a.m. to noon, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S. 503-838-5678. Free voice lessons: Posture and breathing, by Oregon Spirit Chorus, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Salem Elks Lodge, 2336 Turner Road SE, Salem. RSVP: 971-208-3386 or voicelessons@oregonspirit.org. Halloween Hat Party, 12:30 to 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Bring goodies and scary jokes. 503-873-3093.
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Blow-out sale, 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, fill a bag for $4. Silverton Sidewalk Shindig, featuring free music downtown, noon to midnight. 10th Annual OCTOBER Paws and (through Oct. 4) Annual Fall Purrsonality Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fundraiser, (noon to 4 “Picture p.m. Oct. 4), Purrfect,” 5 South Salem p.m., Cascade Hall, 2330 17th St. NE, Senior Center, Salem. $40. Sfof.org. 6450 Fairway Community Breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 Ave. SE, Salem. a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Furniture, clothes, household and Warren St. S. $6/$3. sporting items, tools, books, DVDs, sheet music and more. 503-588-0748. Bonaventure Senior Living Bingo, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, South Chefs’ Nite Out, 4 Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway to 7 p.m., Salem Ave. SE, Salem. 503-588-0748. Convention Center. Foot Clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays $75. Chefsniteand Fridays (by appointment), South out.org. Benefits Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Marion-Polk Food Ave. SE, Salem. 503-588-0748. Share. Haircuts, 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays (by St. Mary of Shaw Knights of Columappointment), South Salem Senior bus Biscuits and Gravy breakfast, Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE, Salem. 7:30 to 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Parish, 9168 503-588-0748. Silver Falls Hwy. SE, Aumsville. $6/$2. (also Oct. 3) Keizer 503-362-6159. Community Senior fitness classes, 8:30 a.m. Library Fall Book Mondays and Fridays, South Sale, 8 a.m. to 5 Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. p.m., Keizer City SE, Salem. Fee based. 503-588-0748. Hall lobby, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Computer classes for beginners, Keizer. 50 cents for VHS, paperbacks; smart phones and tablets, trouble$1 hardcover books, DVDs, puzzles. shooting and consultations, Mondays or Tuesdays, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Call Any Day, Any Hour, 24/7 Ave. SE, Salem. $5 per class. 503-588-0748. Silverton Senior Center board meeting, 2 p.m., 115 Westfield St. (also Oct. 19 and 26) Atrio Q and A, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 • Bathing / Dressing • Pet Care Westfield St. 503-873-3093. • Diabetic Care • Transportation • Meal Preparation • Short-Term Clients SHIBA workshop, 2 • Medication (post op) p.m., Silverton Senior Administration • Many other Center, 115 Westfield St. • Personal Hygiene services 503-873-3093. Free Assessment with No Obligation New Visions Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., 680 ASK ABOUT OUR FREE State St., Suite 110, Salem. COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE 503-581-4224 or info@blindskills.com. SALEM OFFICE ANOC (Annual Notice of 503-400-3000 Change) party, 10 a.m., www.newhorizonsinhomecare.com Silverton Senior Center, 115 LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1985 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.
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Singles Dine Out Club, 6 p.m., sponsored by Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093. Monmouth Senior Center open house, 5 to 7 p.m., 180 Warren St. S., Monmouth. 503-838-5678. Storm Large, 7:30 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $30$45. 503-375-3574. (through Oct. 18) 43rd Annual Quilt Show, “New Beginnings,” Old Aurora Colony Museum, 15018 2nd St. NE, Aurora. 503-678-5754. Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, with speaker Kerry Wymetalek, 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Anderson Room A, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. 503-363-0880. Apple Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Brunk House, 5705 Salem-Dallas Highway NW. Fresh apple cider, tours. 503-623-6251. (also 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11) Charbonneau Art Festival, “Art and Music,” 3 to 9 p.m., Charbonneau Country Club. Charbonneauarts.com to purchase Michael Allen Harrison concert tickets. Gardening with Dale Small, 5 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-8733093. (through Nov. 7) “I Hate Hamlet,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre West, 3536 Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. 541994-5663 or theatrewest.com. Soup and Pie Fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S. $3/$2. 503-838-5678. Hymn sing-along, 6:30 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S. 503-838-5678. An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, with actor Alastair Morley Jaques, 7 p.m., Deepwood Museum
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October Calendar of Events OCTOBER 1, 9 A.M.: Leaf Walk - Meet at Carousel Riverfront Park OCTOBER 1, 12:30 P.M.: Dessert Social with Serenity Hospice OCTOBER 2, 11:30 A.M.: The Great Apple Giveaway Pick up your crisp apple OCTOBER 3, 9 A.M.: The Age of Love Movie Screening Free - advance registration required; limited seating. Co-sponsored by The Springs and The Woods OCTOBER 5, 11:30 A.M.: Center 50+ Teacher Appreciation Day Lunch provided for our instructors; RSVP OCTOBER 6, 10:30 A.M.: Donuts with Director Daily, SCAC & Friends Drop by and share your ideas OCTOBER 10, 9 A.M.-12:30 P.M.: Healthy Brain Conference Free, advance registration required OCTOBER 12, 1 P.M.: Harvest Party, Dessert Contest Music by Dick Dery
“The Age of Love”
a film by Director Steven Loring Center 50+ will host a Movie Screening of this award winning documentary, Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The Age of Love is a story of the universality of love and desire, regardless of age. The film follows the adventures of 30 seniors who sign up for a first-of-its-kind Speed dating event exclusively for 70- to 90-year-olds. Director of this film will be in attendance for Q & A as well as to lead us in this great community conversation. This event is FREE and open to the first 200 registered. It is open to the community and people of all ages who want to participate. Breakfast will be served prior to the 78 minute movie screening followed by round table discussions. Registration will begin July 6th by calling 503-588-6303. Registration is being limited to (2) per person.
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Featured Fitness Class for October: SilverSneakers Circuit
If you enjoy the SilverSneakers Classic class but you’re looking for something a little more challenging SilverSneakers Circuit might be the class for you. SilverSneakers Circuit is designed to increase strength, range of movement, balance, and coordination, with the added bonus of a great cardio workout. Join Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Alfred Aguinaldo in this exciting new class. Ongoing Mondays & Wednesdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Your first class is complimentary so give SilverSneakers Circuit a try today.
New Fitness Class: Total Body Circuit
Are you ready to push yourself to the next level? Join Certified Personal Trainer Alfred Aguinaldo in this exciting new fitness class at Center 50+. Total Body Circuit is a fun, high intensity, group workout that involves various total body exercises through a fast paced circuit training program guaranteed to leave you feeling AWESOME at the end of class. All
levels are invited to join. Ongoing Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50. Your first class is complimentary.
Back by Popular Demand - Irish Dance Class
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 exciting class focuses on improving balance and strength with the benefits of a great cardio workout. Join Experienced 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. Ongoing Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50, no experience necessary, all fitness levels are welcome. Your first class is complimentary.
Massage Therapy at Center 50+
Massage Therapist Heidi Bowles (LMT #18952) provides a wonderfully relaxing massage experience both through chair and table massages. In addition
to the obvious benefits of stress reduction, massage also helps to increase circulation and joint mobility, enhance immunity and alleviate low back pain, and leaves you with an overall feeling of relief. Heidi also offers a new paraffin heat therapy, which has proven helpful for those with arthritis, strains, or joint stiffness. Heidi specializes in Swedish massage, deep tissue massage and relaxation massage. Heidi is available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Cost: $1 per minute or $40 for an hour. Make an appointment today 503-588-6303.
Nail Care at Center 50+
Licensed Nail Technician Stephanie McCoy provides hand and foot care at an affordable price. Treatments begin with a foot soak in warm water, followed by a toe nail trim, file and nail polish if you would like to bring your own polish. If you have a hard time doing your own foot care, this is the perfect option for you, enjoy stress free happy feet. Nail Care is offered every Monday 9-2 by appointment only. Cost: $22 call to make your appointment today 503-588-6303.
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CENTER 50+ IS LOOKING FOR NEW INSTRUCTORS/PRESENTERS. Are you experienced with a certain skill, passion or study and interested in being a course presenter in the Life Long Learning program? If so, a unique teaching opportunity awaits you. Be part of the learning that can take place amongst friends that have a common bond and intellectual curiosity. Class presenters are needed for: history, art and crafts, political science, culinary, gardening, music, and film studies. If interested call Bonnie Katich, Lifelong Learning Coordinator at 503-588-6303 or email: bkatich@cityofsalem.net. Please help us avoid having to cancel classes due to low enrollment – come in to RSVP or call 503-5886303. No payment due till first day of class. Arts and Arts and 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, October24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost $3 per session plus any cost for wood. Intermediate Pencil Art with Hal Mathew. Intermediate drawing will allow students to pursue specific interests such as portraiture, landscape, cartooning, art journal, still life, and so forth. This class will also focus on other drawing tools, such as pen, brush and charcoal. Classes are on-going-Tuesdays, starting Sept. 15, 1—3 p.m. Cost: $6 per session. Beginning Acrylic Painting with Linda Osburn. This class is for those with no painting experience! You will take home a finished piece of art- after each class. Classes are Thursdays,starting Sept. 17, 1-3:30 p.m. Individual Class Cost: $28. Add $10 for supplies. Intermediate Acrylic Painting with Linda Osburn. This intermediate class teaches color mixing, brush strokes and shading using one brush. Classes are Wednesdays, starting Sept. 16, 1-3:30 p.m.. Individual Class Cost: $28. Add $10 for supplies. Bob Ross “Joy of Painting” Workshop. You can learn to paint! Bob Ross certified instructor, Janet Sanders, believes that with Bob’s techniques and dedicated practice, masterpieces that you never dreamed possible will flow from your brush! Class dates: Tuesday, Sept 22, 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 + 15 supply fee.
Personal Enrichment Writing Your Life Story. Have your children ever said to you—you tell such great stories, you should write them down! This is the class for you to do that very thing. Please come and join us. Meet people doing the same thing you are. Share your stories. Listen to others tell theirs. It is an easy way to get ideas, and it is lots of fun. Please come and check us out. Class dates: Wednesdays- on going. Class time: 1-3 p.m. Cost: $2.00 per class session. Writing from the Heart. You like to write and you want to share your stories. What next? Join Carol Crandell and Hal Mathew for the “how-to” help every writer needs. You will learn ways to make your writing authentic; to discover who you are; to hone revision skills; and to share your writing. Mini-writing workshops will focus on one writing issue or genre. Join a positive, supportive group where we help each other to make writing stronger. All you need is the desire to write, paper, pen, pencil, or laptop, an open mind, and the willingness to share aloud within the group. Class size is limited. Starting Sept. 16, Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m. Cost: $2 per session. Around the Garden - Welcome OSU Marion County Master Gardeners Association. Instructor Ted Haverkate will offer his first gardening class on Oct. 6, 1-2:30 p.m. Future classes will be held throughout the year, come and make suggestions or ask any questions. Your input helps the instructors adjust the program to you and your needs. Class fee: $7. Culinary Class - “Elevate your Holiday Party Favorites” with Rachel Hanson, Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocers. Class date: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2-5 p.m. Class Cost: $7.00. Bringing Your Bucket List to LIFE. Let Joan Manuel kick-start your LIFE with new energy and outlook. An interactive class on living with vitality and purpose. What do you want to change? What lights you up? Do you want to drop 10 pounds? Unsure of your purpose - what’s next? If you identify with any of these situations, then this is the class for you. Joan will support you in your steps to discovery. Bring a notebook, your willingness to explore, your sense of humor and your smile. You will have the option to create a “vision board.” Thursdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 15, in Classroom B. Class Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Class fee $24. Introduction to Hypnosis - Skip Albright. Offered again by popular demand. In this one-hour
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lecture, attendees will be familiarized with the process and procedures of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, as well as the benefits of self-hypnosis. In an explanation of the “Mind Model” attendees will learn the role of the conscious and subconscious mind in contributing to and eliminating undesirable manifestations such as stress, poor sleep, lack of confidence and chronic pain to name a few, and how hypnosis can significantly improve these manifestations. This introduction class is recommended before taking the 3-Hour Self Hypnosis Session that will be offered in January. Two Introduction classes dates: Thursday, Oct. 22, 1-2 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 5, 10-11am. Class fees: $5 per person. Language Spanish. Instructor Hugh West has been teaching Spanish to adults for over 40 years and has lived in and traveled Spanish speaking countries in Spain and the Americas. Beginning Spanish - Fridays, Sept. 18-Nov. 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Intermediate/ Advanced Spanish - Fridays, Sept. 18-Nov. 20, 12-2 p.m. Cost: All classes $120/10-week sessions. Instructor supplies required materials. Evening Conversational Spanish – Tuesday Evenings Sept. 22-Nov. 17, 6-8 p.m. Available on a drop-in basis because the more you use it, the better your Spanish will become. This class will provide practice for all levels. Spanish instructor, Hugh West, will adapt the conversation to the dynamics of the group. Cost: $10 drop in fee per class time. History Oregon History: The Discovery, Development, and Growth of our state. Darrell Jabin, who regularly provides presentations throughout the state, is creating a three part class specifically for Center 50+ about the discovery, development, and growth of Oregon. Our geography was created by Teutonic plates, volcanoes, and massive floods. Explorers from a number of countries “discovered” and laid claims on the land. Hearty pioneers from the east ventured across uninhabited areas to develop the state. Missionaries, fur traders, railroad barons, bridge designers, and many others helped our state grow. We hope you join us for these entertaining and informative classes. Class dates: Fridays, Oct. 2 & Nov. 13, 9-10 a.m. Cost: $5. Experience the Cold War – Again! Instructor Brad Tolliver will present an educational experience
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Caregiver Classes - Untangling Legal Issues
Where do I start? How do I untangle the complex legal and financial issues important to consider when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? Kathy Belcher, Elder Law Attorney, will discuss Powers of Attorney, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Estate Planning, Medicaid and more to protect you and those you love. Join us Monday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. 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. 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.
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: “Help is Here: When someone you love has dementia” “Help is Here: When someone you love has dementia” was written to help every family caregiver by offering practical, realistic support to them. Come, listen, and learn as Anne P. Hill who authored “Help is Here” with Portland Geriatrician Dr. Marian O. Hodges, gives practical information based on her own experience as a family caregiver. This free seminar is presented on Monday, Nov. 16, 2-4 p.m. at 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem, 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.
Diagnosis: Alzheimer’s Disease: What Now?
You were just at the doctor’s office. Your loved one was diagnosed with a disease that brings fear to your heart: “It’s Alzheimer’s.” What’s next? One of the most important things to know is that you are not alone. In your attempt to learn more Alzheimer’s disease, you will find numerous websites, articles, books and personal blogs, as well as advice from physicians. You want to learn as much as possible from varied sources in order to be proactive. However, since there is so much information out there, you might feel overwhelmed by TMI—too much information. You may feel discouraged by a mountain of facts and figures. Having too little information can be overwhelming, having too much information can lead to “paralysis of analysis,” that is, difficulty in making decisions and moving forward. So, what’s next? Here are a few suggestions: Choose a method of gathering information that is best suited to your learning style. It might be searching the Internet, finding resources at your local Alzheimer’s agency, or obtaining materials from your physician. Learn how to filter information effectively. Dementia-related diseases are progressive, but the onset of symptoms varies from person to person. Select the resources that are presently the most beneficial and relevant to the individual with Alzheimer’s. Talk with medical professionals about changes in diet, exercise, and the benefits of staying mentally active. Most importantly, attend caregiver education classes, support groups and prevent burnout by enrolling your loved one in a Respite Program such as Among Friends offered at Center 50+. For more information, call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303. 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.
Two Programs for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program and Time With Friends Early Memory Loss Program support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias from early through more advanced stages. These social programs offer mentally stimulating activities in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Caregivers receive a few hours of respite from their caregiving responsibilities while participants enjoy fun activities that focus on individual strengths and abilities. Along with Respite Services, Center 50+ also offers Caregiver Education and Resources. For specific program information, please call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303. 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.
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Enjoy a complementary class on Pre-planning. Receive helpful information to protect yourself and family. Discover how to set up a plan using 4 simple steps while enjoying a free meal. Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. Center 50+ Lecture Hall. Everyone in attendance will receive a free Personal Planning Guide. Seating is limited please RSVP to 503-581-8451. Presented by Belcrest Memorial Park & Howell Edward Doerksen Funeral Home.
LEARNING, continued from previous page full of multi-media pictures and music that will stir your memories and your emotions. All of us experienced the Cold War, but how much do we remember? How much of what we remember is accurate?
What caused the Cold War? How did the personalities of the leaders of both sides affect the course and outcome of the Cold War? A series of five lectures will help bring all those questions into focus and answer them. Five class series: Oct. 6-Nov. 3. Class time: 10-11:30 a.m. Class fee: $30.
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Sandy exudes a sense of calm and understanding; she’s intelligent, confident, and a very hard worker. Sandy will take on any task and complete it with accuracy and always with that smile of hers. Sandy’s main volunteer assignment is as a receptionist at the front desk. She helps with many events and is a go-to person when there are major projects in the office area. Recently Sandy took on the receptionist handbook and completely updated it. This was a huge project that required many volunteer days and hours. Thank you Sandy! Sandy came to Center 50+ looking for something to do to fill her spare time after retiring. She loves working with people, has energy she wanted to direct in working with her community, and involve her desire to meet new people and be exposed to new things. “I want to contribute to the world.” Outside of Center 50+, Sandy enjoys her family. Married to Dean for 45 years, daughter, Heather, and the joy of her granddaughter, Erin. Sandy also loves reading and making gourmet treats for family and friends. There are some who are not aware that Sandy Kinney was a council member and Mayor of the City of Turner and on the League of Oregon Cities board of directors. Recently, Sandy was the Volunteer Coordinator for the Woodburn Public Library and a school classroom volunteer. In Sandy’s words, “I am so grateful to have found Center 50+. I love coming here. I love being able to help people solve their problems.” Sandy you are a very special lady and Center 50+ is honored to recognize you as Volunteer of the Month.
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • OCTOBER 2015 14 MARION-POLK/COAST EDITION ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS n OCTOBER 2015 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
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 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 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 Tai Chi level 1 Tai Chi level 2 Line Dancing - Beg. Irish Danc Table Tennis
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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 October
Thurs, Oct 1: WAMS, 6:30-9 p.m.; Grow & Show Garden Club, 7-9 p.m. Fri, Oct 2 & 16: Spanish Club, 2-4 p.m. Mon., Oct 5: Four Seasons, 6-8 p.m. Wed, Oct 7: Sewing Guild, 1-4 p.m. Wed, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28: Sunrise Rotary, 7-8 a.m. Thurs, Oct 8: Garden Club Board, 7-9 p.m.; Woodturners, 6-9 p.m. Lapidary Club, 9-11 a.m. Tues, Oct 13: Union 575, 7:30-9 p.m.; Angler’s Club, 6:30-9 p.m. Book Club, 1:30-3 p.m Tues, Oct 20: Garden Club 7-9 p.m.; Iris Society, 6:30–9 p.m. Mon, Oct 26: Fushsia Club, 7-9 p.m. Tues, Oct 27: Woodcarvers, 7-9 p.m.
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Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Sewing Line Dancing - Int. Karate SilverSneakers Yoga Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Tai Chi level 1 Bingo Ladies Pool/Billiards Tai Chi level 2 Table Tennis
Thursday 1: Lasagna Friday 2: Baked Fish or Chicken Monday 5: Chicken Casserole Tuesday 6: Chili Con Carne Wednesday 7: Chicken Enchilada Thursday 8: Meatloaf Friday 9: Baked Fish or Chicken Monday 12: Beef Raviolis Tuesday 13: Pineapple Chicken Wednesday 14: Ham or Turkey Thursday 15: Chicken Pazole Friday 16: Baked Fish or Chicken
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Young! Handmade gifts, raffle and more! For more information call Phyllis, 503-516-1652
JOIN US AT October Birthday THE MOVIES! Party!
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.
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HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION
● Call for 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.
● OCTOBER LUNCH MENU ●
Hearts & Hands Holiday Craft Art & Craft Fair
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! New Release Movie Day – Wednesday, Oct. 14: TBA - 1:15 p.m. Classic Movie Day – Wednesday, Oct. 28: The Thin Man staring William Powell, 2:15 p.m. 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
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Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the monthly birthdays on the third Friday of each month. Immediately following lunch on Friday, Oct. 16 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in October, 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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Classes are starting Nov. 2. Come reserve your spot. Classes are limited to 10 students per class. Come by the Tech 50+ Computer Lab to register most classes are $25 each. Even at $50, you won’t be able to find a deal like this anywhere else. Get into a computer class before they fill up. Some of the classes we are offering this Fall are: INTRO. TO COMPUTERS, COMPUTER BASICS, Word Processing (using Word), PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS, WINDOWS BASICS, EXCEL SPREADSHEETS, AND MORE Only $25 per class! GENEALOGY $30, AND SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS $50. Call or Visit the Tech50+ Computer Learning Center for more details. 503-588-6303 CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS Tech 50+ has even more classes to offer. We are looking for volunteers willing to assist in instructing our classes. Then possibly move into instructing a class. We are currently looking for instructors knowledgeable in Skype, Facebook, and other classes that our seniors would be interested in. Thank you to our sponsor Atrio Health Plans.
For more things to do in October, see the Calendar of Events on p. 10.
Monday 19: Penne Bolognese Tuesday 20: Roasted Pork or Chicken Wednesday 21: Sesame Beef Thursday 22: Herb Roasted Chicken Friday 23: Salisbury Steak Monday 26: Chicken Enchilada Tuesday 27: Hungarian Goulash Wednesday 28: Italian Strata Thursday 29: Ham or Turkey Friday 30: Blackened Fish or Chicken Menu subject to Change
TRIPS AHOY! Dec. 5: Singing Christmas Tree, Cost $87 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and admission). Dec. 13-15: Leavenworth Bavarian Village, Cost: $469 double. (Includes transportation, lodging at Enzian Inn with two buffet breakfasts and a catered German buffet dinner, concert, and sleigh ride.) Full - taking waiting list. Sunday, Feb. 14: The Tenors at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, cost $99 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and admission). YOU ARE INVITED to a presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. on the Trains, Wineries & Treasures of Northern California and Mackinac Island featuring The Grand Hotel. Join us for this presentation presented by Collette. NEW EXTENDED TRIP FOR 2016 Trains, Wineries & Treasures of Northern California, April 17-25, 2016, 9 day, 12 meals. Mackinac Island featuring The Grand Hotel, June 11-18, 2016, 8 days, 10 meals. New York, Niagara Falls & Washington DC, September 13-20, 2016. Netherlands, Belgium & Paris featuring Historic Bruges, September 19-29, 2016, 11 days, 14 meals. Trip Desk is open Mondays & Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 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. * Oct. 12 & 15, 1 p.m. * Nov. 9 & 12, 1 p.m. * Dec. 14 & 17, 1 p.m.
Salem Public Library offers services for older adults
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The Salem Public Library has many resources for the community, including several of special interest for Salem’s more mature citizens. Large print titles – For eyes that already have seen much of the world, large print books are available for those who are seeking their next adventure from their comfy chair. Between the West Salem and downtown branches of the Salem library, there are thousands of books available in large print. The main library downtown has 5,500 titles alone, titles
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include many best sellers, fiction and nonfiction. Grab ‘n’ Go – Sometimes before a newly released book has a moment to reach the shelves of the library, it has already accumulated a queue line of holds. To alleviate this strain, the central branch of the library has a section labeled “Grab ‘n’ Go.” These books are fresh off the press and cannot be placed on hold or loaned to other libraries. Transformation Station – If you have any concerns about the longevity of your family’s photo
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collection, come use the Transformation Station at the main library. Bring your records, VHS tapes and photos, and transfer them onto a USB drive, blank CD or DVD. There is no cost unless you want to purchase blank CDs or DVDs from the library service desk. It is recommended that you reserve a time to use the station to ensure that it will be available when you arrive. For more information, visit salemlibrary.org or call 503-588-6513. ■
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HEALTHY VIBES How to prevent the middle-age spread
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When you hit middle age around 45 years, it’s not uncommon for pounds to sneak up on you. One to two pounds a year is typical. Gone are the days when you could eat whatever you wanted, because your metabolism starts slowing when you hit 40. You begin to lose muscle tone — not good because muscle burns more calories than fat. You may be at the height of your career or raising a family, which creates stress — also not good because that could lead to more eating and less exercise. A high-pressure life means the body tends to be under continual stress. Then one day, you wonder if your dryer is too hot because your jeans are suddenly tight.
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Remodel your diet, control portions A study in the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition showed middle-aged people who ate the most highly refined foods saw their waistlines expand three times more than those who consumed the same number of daily calories from less processed foods. Suggestions to combat this include using a smaller plate, eating slower and avoiding second helpings. Eat more protein (supports muscle growth) and good fats (monounsaturated, with essential fatty acids). Eat protein at every meal Did you know the body can’t store protein? If you don’t eat enough, the body steals it from muscles. Eating protein at every meal also helps you feel full longer.
Aim for around 60 to 80 grams a day. Half of one chicken breast, for example has 25 grams; a four-ounce can of tuna has 40 grams. Control blood sugar Weight gain can hamper the role insulin plays. This hormone regulates the body’s metabolism. Extra weight can cause the body’s insulin to become less effective. This condition, called insulin resistance, can lead to excess blood sugar, which can set you up for type 2 diabetes. Get active, build muscle You begin to lose muscle naturally around 40, so focus on both cardio and strength training. If you exercise just 30 minutes a day, you can dramatically lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes by burning belly fat. Lean muscle cells burn your calories and increase your
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metabolism, so start strength training. Get started through the Community Health Education Center — we can tailor ideas and resources to your needs. Get enough quality sleep Getting less than seven hours of sleep at night can increase your risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Sleep-deprived people make poor food choices, such as craving refined carbs. Climbing into bed early with your iPad doesn’t count, as artificial light from electronic devices stimulates the brain. Avoid these screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Manage stress Rising cortisol (the stress hormone) contributes to increased belly fat. Adrenaline and cortisol are released by the brain to provide energy
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to allow us to react quickly to danger. If this “energy” (glucose) isn’t used, it settles around the tummy. Sadly, the brain doesn’t distinguish between physical danger and money worries. Control as much of your daily stress as possible. Audit your alcohol Here’s a scary thought: Regularly drinking a bottle of wine during an evening could add an extra four inches of fat per year to your waist. Alcohol is pure sugar and stops the burning of all other fat until the booze has been processed. If you enjoy drinks regularly, just remember that.
Katherine Spann, MS, RDN, LD, CDE, is certified in adult weight management through Salem Health’s Community Health Education Center. ■
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