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This Somali family came to the United States from a refugee camp in Ethiopia, where they had been living for eight years. They recently settled in the Salem area, assisted by Catholic Charities. The family has 11 members, including (above) Aian, her husband Abdi, two of their children Mahad and Abdi Fatah, and Aian’s mother Farhiya, who has five other school-age children.

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As an organization rooted in social justice, Catholic Charities is expected to resettle 50 refugees in Salem by September.

“Almost all refugees we have helped resettle are in the Portland Metro area,” says Jennifer Barischoff, Salem and Keizer Refugee Services program coordinator. “A year or two ago, we were concerned about the tight housing market in Portland, and started exploring Marion County.”

Salem also has more entry-level jobs and offers refugees fleeing from areas of conflict and perse-

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cution a calmer environment, Barischoff says.

In the past three years, Catholic Charities has resettled 1,032 refugees from Iraq, Somalia, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, Iran and other countries torn by violence, most recently Syria. The organization only resettles refugees handpicked by the federal government and vetted via a rigorous screening process conducted by the departments of Homeland Security and Defense, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and multiple intelligence agencies.

“Several are here now,” Barischoff says of the refugees coming to Marion County via the organi-

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“Several churches are interested in ‘adopting’ families.

Their teams will welcome the refugees at the airport, help set up their apartments, and work with their caseworker.”

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zation. “One extended family from Iraq is in West Salem. A family of six from the Democratic Republic of Congo is in Keizer.”

Most of the refugees are families, and about 40 percent are children under 18 accompanied by their parents, she says.

“Some are single,” she adds. “One coming is a 24year-old single woman. Another coming with her son is reuniting with her husband.”

To assist future refugees, Barischoff says Catholic Charities has laid a lot of ground work over the past 18 months, including meeting with local employers, employment agencies, government officials and agencies, and programs to provide ESL training.

“We will provide extensive training for job readiness,” Barischoff says. “We will also have English as a second lan-

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guage programs.”

Additionally, Catholic Charities will provide a team of six volunteers for each family to assist with issues related to health care, job coaching, government assistance programs, transportation, academic tutoring, language training and cultural navigation, she adds.

“Several churches are interested in ‘adopting’ families,” Barischoff says. “Their teams will welcome the refugees at the airport, help set up apartments, and work with their caseworker. We still need interpreters who can speak French, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili and other tribal languages.”

Catholic Charities’ funding comes from the Match Grant program, a partnership between the U.S. Catholic Charities and the federal government.

Oregon’s Refugee Case Services Project, a public/private partnership between the Department of Human Services

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Abdi with his two youngest children, Mahad and Abdi Fatah. He also has a schoolage daughter. Because of the efforts of volunteers with Catholic Charities, he has a job and is able to start providing for his family. and voluntary agencies, including Catholic Charities, provides cash assistance and case services for a period of eight months after U.S. arrival.

To educate and engage people in Catholic Charities’ outreach, lay volunteers Paul Wilson, a community activist from Turner, and Bill Hayden, president of the Salem chapter of the United Nations

Association, organized a refugee forum at the Salem Public Library. More than 300 people filled the library’s auditorium.

“We expected about 40 people, but it turned out rather rapidly that we were getting a lot more interest than we thought we would,” Wilson says. “People want to do more about refugees in their midst than we first thought.”

Planning meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month. For time, place and more information, call Wilson at 503-999-3090.

“We welcome anyone interested to come to these meetings,” he says.

For more information on Catholic Charities efforts in Salem, call Barischoff at 503719-2726 or email her at JBarischoff@CatholicChari tiesOregon.org. ■

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■ Aiding refugees is a chance to show ‘another side to humanity’

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When Neal Peton first learned about the ongoing plight of refugees, his heart was stirred.

“For some months, my wife and I have been moved by what we have been reading in the news and other media outlets,” says Peton, who came to Salem in 2004 to attend law school at Willamette University and graduated three years later. “We felt we wanted to help, but we didn’t know how. When we learned that Catholic Charities was working to relocate refugees here in Salem, we felt keenly moved to help.”

A friend put the Petons in touch with Jennifer Barischoff, the Salem and Keizer Refugee Services program coordinator for Catholic Charities. The couple attended a meeting about a month ago and jumped in to help with both feet.

“What moved me the most is the thought that here were people, who, at least some of them, have seen the worst humanity has to offer – things that no person should ever see, let alone children,” Peton says. “I thought I could offer someone — who has perhaps seen some of the worst humanity has to offer — another side to humanity.”

He knew this was a chance to reach out with kindness to “a brother and sister” he did not know.

Now an attorney with a

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Neal Peton volunteers with Catholic Charities to help resettle refugees who have moved to the Salem area. local law firm, Peton and his wife Natalie recently helped Catholic Charities with a family of 11 from Somalia.

“I took their 4-year-old son and his father, Abdi, to the emergency room two days after they got to America when the boy broke his leg,” says Peton, who has five children of his own. “Kids will be kids no matter what.”

The Petons are actively helping the family members embrace their new life, show-

ing them how to handle everyday things that most Americans take for granted.

“Locking doors, turning water on and off, light switches, ovens, cultural norms, and so many other things I cannot mention,” Peton says.

In return, the family is sharing with the Petons about life in Somalia.

“This family we are helping has taught us about Muslim culture, Somali words, and most of all, the

love God has for all of us, regardless of race, creed, religion or color,” Peton says. “I am reminded of a passage from the New Testament where Paul, speaking to church members in Corinth, talks about all having some role to play in God’s work. I have seen how one person does something that seems so tiny, so small and insignificant, that allows big changes to happen that could not have happened but for that person’s help.”

Active volunteers in their church and with Catholic Charities, the Petons will continue to help families that are expected to arrive in Salem

by September.

“But we don’t always know when,” Peton says.

“Sometimes we will be expecting a family on a certain date, be getting things ready, and then a few days

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before the family is due to arrive, the State Department informs us that they have been delayed. Other times, the State Department gives us very little advanced warning, as in Abdi’s case.”

For the Somali family, Catholic Charities was given notice just seven days prior to their arrival, he says.

“When that happens, getting everything set up and in place can be a challenge,” Peton says. “That said, I think everyone who has been privileged to help Abdi and his family have seen things fall into place – sometimes at the last possible second – that have left us all surprised, humbled, grateful.”

For more information on how to become a mentor, call Barischoff at 503-7192726 or email her at JBarischoff@CatholicCharitiesOregon.org. ■

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The city of Scio became Oregon’s 10th incorporated city on Oct. 24, 1866, just 20 years after John and Melinda Crabtree were among those families to settle in the area.

Now, 150 years later, the Scio Historical Society is spearheading the city’s sesquicentennial celebration with historical events scheduled throughout the year.

The goal is to commemorate and honor those earliest natives and settlers who chose to build a new life in the fertile and prosperous lands between the North and South Forks of the Santiam rivers.

Organizers have planned events for May, August and October, including living history activities with costumed actors who will demonstrate early life in America’s wild Oregon Territory.

The re-enactment camps and demonstrations of daily life begin May 13 to 15 at the Carol Bates Memorial Stage and Lamb Fair area, just off Main Street on Northeast 1st Ave. Demonstrations include making butter, spinning and weaving, crosscut sawing, blacksmithing and corn grinding.

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When Scio got its start it was like many other Willamette Valley towns that relied on agriculture for its livelihood.

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Among Scio’s many early settlers was a large group of Czechoslovakian (Bohemian) families. The Czech community, in addition to creating a commercial market for poppy seeds for culinary use, also built two large meeting halls

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150th birthday cake, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in the ZCBJ Hall, on south Main Street, in Scio. Sesquicentennial envelopes will be available, which can be cancelled by a specially-designed stamp, on Oct. 24.

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There are so many issues involved in planning, including providing for your heirs, managing your property in the event of incapacity, asset protection, planning for your children (if any), and planning for longterm care.

While reading and gathering information can give you a good start and some ideas about which direction you want to go with your planning, it cannot substitute for the experience and advice of an attorney who can create a plan for you, specific to your situation and needs. You say you want to “tie up loose ends,” which means that you want to avoid anything that may be unreliable or unenforceable down the road.

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Distracted driving: Every life matters JUNE 2016 • www.nwboomerandseniornews.com

April was recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

It is important to understand why distracted driving is unsafe. As drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians, we need to remember that we are not the only ones on our roads.

We share the road with thousands of other vehicles that have precious cargo within their steel exteriors.

Likewise, we share the road with hundreds of bicyclists and pedestrians. Every life is precious and every person has someone who loves them.

So why do we engage in distracted driving and potentially maim or take the life of someone else or maybe even our own life? Is driving distracted more important than the loss of our life or someone else’s?

Here’s a little perspective: At 30 miles per hour, we are traveling at approximately 45 feet per second — that is approaching three car lengths every second. At 65 miles per

hour, we are traveling at more than 97 feet per second — that is approximately six car lengths every second.

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Distracted driving is not just texting; it is anything we do that takes our attention away from the task of driving — reading, applying makeup, shaving, brushing teeth, eating, drinking, attending to dogs and children — and yes, I have seen all of these. ■ (Jim Botwinis is the state coordinator, Oregon, AARP Driver Safety. Visit aarp.org/ drive.)

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The city of Newport has proclaimed May 2016 as Older Americans Month.

Vada Robinson, a volunteer at the Newport 60+ Activity Center, recently accepted the city’s proclamation.

Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May, acknowledging the perennial contributions of older adults.

“Blaze a Trail!” was this year’s theme. It celebrates the way older adults take charge of their health, get engaged in

their communities and make a positive impact on the lives of others. May is the perfect time to raise awareness about issues facing older Americans

and the opportunity to advocate for themselves, their peers and communities.

The Newport 60+ Activity Center, which promotes activities and wellness for older Americans, will celebrate the proclamation during a social hour, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 26. It will feature free exercise demonstrations and prizes.

The center is located at 20 SE 2nd St., Newport. Call 541-265-9617 for more information. Visit newportoregon.gov/sc for a complete listing of trips, events, classes and presentations. ■

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Volunteer drivers are needed to take local veterans to their medical appointments in Portland.

Drivers leave from the Salem area and take veterans to the Portland VA Healthcare System. Volunteers receive free breakfast and lunch on the day they volunteer. They drive a 12-passenger van, and a commercial driver’s license is not required.

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Library now loans out ukeleles

Salem Public Library, in partnership with the Ukelele Fans of Oregon (UFOs), and with the support of ABC Music, now is checking out ukuleles to library patrons.

The UFOs have donated six instruments to the library, along with kit bags, tuners and instruction books. Once checked out, the ukulele kits may be kept for three weeks.

To celebrate the new lending program, the library organized several events.

On May 7, ukulele enthusiasts brought their instruments to a community singalong/strum-along jamboree in the Loucks Auditorium.

The UFOs were joined by The Refreshments, a Eugenebased quartet whose members play ukulele, percussion and stand-up bass, performing ‘50s and ‘60s pop classics.

On May 15, the UFO planned to have its monthly meeting from 1 to 3:30 p.m., in Anderson Rooms A&B. The group meets every third Sunday; meetings are free and open to the public, and players of all abilities are welcome to attend. Each session is comprised of a short lesson followed by a group jam.

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Oregon seniors have plenty of punch at the polls. And politicians know it.

That’s why they curry our favor by stuffing our mailboxes with mounds of political fliers, extolling the virtues of their causes and candidacies with self-serving spins.

So what should you do with all that … stuff?

“Most people take it with a grain of salt, and they should,” says opinion researcher John Horvik, vice president and political director of Portland-based DHM Research. “I think the average time that someone looks at them (political fliers) is about two or three seconds before they are thrown out.”

Yet despite the fractional moments we give to campaign literature, politicians — particularly little-known candidates — continue to spend a bundle on mailbox handouts in hopes of persuading voters to cast votes in their direction.

But they do it for good reason — the voting power of the senior population in this state is significant, considering that of the 2,209,514 active registered voters in Oregon, nearly a million (986,514) are 55 or older.

Oregon Secretary of State Jean Atkins has some advice for older adults about the blizzard of political fliers they receive.

“I think the first thing I would tell them is to look and see who has paid for and acknowledged producing the material that comes,” she says, adding that per the state constitution, “we can’t require people to say ‘paid for by’ whoever paid for it.

Although we absolutely encourage that, and many candidates and political parties are conscientious about identify-

ing who paid for it.” But, for those who don’t, she says, “it is very frustrating and something you should take account of.”

Mailers are trying to reach people just like they’re selling soap, says Pacific University political science Professor Jim Moore, adding that because there is a kind of campaign recipe, many fliers tend to look the same. “They use reds and blues and greens. They employ bold catch words like ‘education,’ ‘schools’ and ‘tax cuts.’ They have a picture of the candidate in a playground with kids, or with their family or with a dog.”

There’s a modern twist to campaign mailers, Moore says. “They never mention political party any more. The way we connect with people now is with what we call a ‘candidate centric campaign.’ The idea is to persuade you the voter to relate to a candidate not for their

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political affiliation but as a person who understands your concerns.

Horvik says the science behind campaign literature is “rooted in what people express as their greatest concerns and fears. As you get closer to election day, you see more on the fear side – fear of program services being cut, fear of crime, and fear of your neighborhood changing quality.”

In the political realm, it is considered necessary to make seven points of contact — or touches — with a resident to win their vote. For example, you might see one of the candidate’s newspaper ads, a TV ad, attend their town hall meeting, get a knock on the door from a campaigner (most effective if it’s the candidate), and get three of their fliers in the mail. That’s seven touches.

Oregon AARP Director Jerry Cohen says, “If (fliers) are just all glitz and headlines, or if it is an attack piece, I think most of us get turned off, and it goes in the

circular file.” He adds two other campaign tactics to those touches: robocalls (prerecorded automated phone calls) and social media.

“The fastest growing group of users of social media are those who are older, probably (ages) 75 to 85,” Cohen says, “a lot of them being driven, frankly, by their grandchildren.” However, despite the penetration of social media throughout our society, few if any political campaigns have discovered how to use social media effectively for seniors.

As for robocalls, Cohen says, “I’m one of those who is very leery of those tools and tactics. So I encourage folks to just hang up.” Be leery, as well, for those phony calls that claim to be conducting a survey, but are simply promoting or attacking a candidate.

The bottom line is that if your respect for campaign material is at the same level

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you give junk mail, what are your options for selecting a candidate or a measure on the ballot?

To be sure, attending a candidate’s speech gives you direct contact. And if the candidate shows up on your doorstep, it’s even better for direct dialogue. By calling a campaign headquarters, you can get answers to some of

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your questions.

Also, the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet, which is mailed out about three weeks before a statewide election, regularly publishes pros and cons on political campaigns and issue.

Atkins encourages voters to find information on the Secretary of State website at sos.oregon.com. Click on Voting and Elections. In the search box, enter the name of the candidate.

The ability of Oregon vot-

ers to vote by mail makes the election process especially easy for seniors who can cast their ballots in the privacy and comfort of their own homes.

Also, starting Jan. 1, Oregon’s new Motor Voter law took effect, which has produced a surge of new voters.

The new law eliminates the need for those who get new or renewed drivers’ licenses at the DMV to also fill out a voter registration card. It’s

now automatic. Eligible Oregonians will receive a card in the mail allowing them three choices.

■ Do nothing and automatically be registered as a voter not affiliated with a political party.

■ Direct the Elections Division to list them as a member of the Democrat, Republican or Independent Party of Oregon.

■ Check the Opt Out box on the card and drop it in the mail.

As a result of the new Motor Voter law, Atkins says 15,000 Oregonians became registered voters in January and February, compared with a typical registration of only 2,000 a month.

That means more potential voters — many of them seniors — likely will be receiving campaign fliers in their mailboxes. About that, Atkins says, “If it’s something you aren’t interested in, recycle it and don’t worry about it.” ■

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By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER

June is such a pretty month, don’t you think? The plant world is bursting with activity as our early summer bloomers reach their peak and look their best. It is also the month of garden touring.

Sure, garden tours can occur all summer but it seems that most of them happen in the month of June. Many garden clubs and Master Gardener groups hold garden tours to raise money to fund their projects so the admission price is a great way to give back to those organizations that do so much to promote gardening and provide resources to the community.

Because we all know that gardening is a perpetual learning experience, garden touring is a wonderful opportunity to see behind the garden gate and into people’s private spaces. Not only can we glimpse the overall ambiance of the participating gardens, we can see up close how talented gardeners design with plants and how they incorporate water features and other garden art pieces into those plantings. And it’s a wonderful excuse to get together and chat with fellow plant addicts. Garden touring really has no downside, however there are a few tips I’ve learned over the years that will help assure the entire day is enjoyable.

Wear comfortable shoes.

Some gardens are on hillsides with gravel pathways or stepping stones on mushy grass.

Stilettos might not be your best choice. But hiking boots might be equally cumbersome in such a setting. I like to go with tennis shoes or even well-made flip flops if the weather is hot.

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which adds to the fun and helps with parking.

While traveling to the next garden we chat about what we liked at the previous one and, if there is a consensus, we stop for a potty break.

Finding a public rest room is imperative because garden hosts do not open their homes. Fast food restaurants such as McDonalds are a safe bet.

Bring along a light snack and water. Some gardens will have refreshments set up, but not all so it’s a good idea to bring what you may need.

When entering a garden, it’s important to be mannerly and to Photo by Grace Peterson respect the ownThis Eugene garden is just one of many garden tours Grace ers’ wishes. Stay Peterson has taken. Tours are at their peak in June. on the paths and

good idea. Often the morning can start out on the cool side but by afternoon it has warmed up so being able to shed the jacket or sweater is always smart.

Sometimes participating gardens are within walking distance but more often getting from one garden to another will require a car trip.

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don’t meander into private areas. Also, as tempting as it is to pick a flower or gather seeds, it’s a huge no-no. But of course it’s OK to touch.

Those sweetly-scented roses are beckoning and who can resist a blissful sniff?

Taking photos is usually OK unless specified by the owners and they are usually present to answer questions.

Often the plants will be labeled but if not, it’s certainly OK to ask. Garden people love to talk plants and will gladly give you all the information you need.

Keeping negative comments to a soft whisper is really important. It requires a lot of work to get a garden ready for public viewing and no garden is perfect. I always like to offer a compliment and a thank you to the owner for being so generous and opening their garden.

To find out where garden tours are happening in your area, check with garden nurseries, Craigslist and by searching online. You can do a Google search by entering your city, state, “garden tours” and 2016. ■

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May 26 Presentation on “Oregon Field Guide” with Steve Amen, 7 p.m., Loucks Auditorium, Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St. SE. $5. 503-3914145.

Annual Historic Preservation Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oregon State Capitol Park. Free.

May 28 Tai Chi, Moving for Better Balance, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Samaritan Education Center, 740 SW 9th St., Newport. Free.

Medical Qigong Instructor Certification, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Newport 60+ Activity Center, 20 SE 2nd St. $110/$125. 541-265-9617.

May 30 Branches of Valor Memorial Day event, noon to 6 p.m., LaVelle Vineyards, 89697 Sheffler Road, Elmira. Food, music, wine, military vehicle display. Memorial Day ceremonies, 1 to 5 p.m. BranchesofValor.org.

JUNE New Visions Support Group, 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem.

503-581-4224 or info@blindskills. com. (through June 15) Stroll through gardens of peonies and iris, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Brooks Gardens, 6219 Topaz St. NE, Brooks. Free. 503-393-7999. (also June 15) Actors Improv, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St., Silverton. 503-873-8796. (through June 30) Vintage Lego display, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturdays, Keizer Heritage Museum, 980 Chemawa Road NE. Free.

Tech-Savvy Seniors, “Bring your Questions,” 2 to 3 p.m., Woodburn Public Library, 280 Garfield St. Bingo, 1 p.m. Fridays, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748.

Fishing Day at the Silverton Reservoir. Free.

Silverton Senior Center Board Meeting, 1 p.m., 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.

Art Talk with Michael Boonstra, 10 a.m., Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem. Free.

Books for Dessert: “The Museum of Extraordinary Things”

by Alice Hoffman, 7 p.m., Anderson Room A, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. Adult Coloring Night, 6 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St., Silverton.

Gardening with Dale Small, 2 p.m., Silverton

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Wine and Jazz Fest, 4 to 9 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $15/$20.

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Rediscovering Coloring, a Coloring Club for Grown-Ups, 2 to 4 p.m., Heritage Room, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. 503-588-6315.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Birthday Celebration, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 869 W. Main St., Silverton. $5 for self-guided tours. (also July 12 and 26) Hypnotherapy for Alzheimer patients, Silverton Senior Center. Free, but call 503873-3093 to make an appointment.

Legal advice with attorney Phil Kelley, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-8733093.

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Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Free.

Salem Adult Lego Users Group, 7 p.m., Anderson Rooms A and B, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. 503588-6315.

Singles Dine Out Club, 6 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Community Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $5/$3.

Flower arranging workshop and tea: European hand-tied bouquets, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $250/$225.

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Shared Visions Support Group, 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem. 503-581-4224 or info@blindskills.com.

Books for Lunch: “Longbourn” by Jo Baker, noon, Anderson Room A, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. Learn to buy and sell on eBay, 6 p.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $20/$10. 503-588-0748.

Historic Garden Tour, 1 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $6.

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Fifth annual Brewer’s Tasting Dinner, presented by Venti’s Café, 7 to 9 p.m., Oregon Garden Resort, The Oregon Garden, Silverton. $50.

“A Good Life All the Way to the End,” by Silverton Health Chaplain Betty Jo Steele, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St.

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(through June 19) Oregon Garden Brewfest, 3 to 11 p.m., The Oregon Garden, Silverton. $15-$55.

Oregongarden.org. (through June 18) 14th Annual Model Train Show, noon to 6 p.m., CorvallisBenton County Public Library, 245 NW Monroe Ave. 541-766-6793.

Bush’s Pasture Park Exploration Day, 1 to 5 p.m., Bush House Museum, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem. Free.

Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $5. 503-588-0748.

Newport Symphony celebrates the great music of Broadway, 7:30 p.m., Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St. $25+. Coastarts.org.

Senior Book Club: “Flight Behavior” by Barbara Kingsolver, 10 a.m., Woodburn Public Library, 280 Garfield St. Alzheimer’s Support Group for spouses, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Silverton Senior Center trip: Oregon Zoo. 503-8733093 for details.

Senior Trivia: Faith and Begorrah, 2 to 3 p.m., Country Meadows Village, 155 Evergreen Road, Woodburn.

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Coming up JULY 3 The Oregon Garden July 3 Festivities, presented by Roth’s Fresh Markets, 6 to 11:30 p.m., Silverton. $5 per family.

4 Newport Symphony with Katie Harman, 4 p.m., Newport Middle School, 825 NE 7th St. Barbecue from 2:30 to 4 p.m. $10/$5.

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Line Dance Fundraising Party Let’s line dance for a great cause!

Invite your walking, hiking, travel group, dancing and even non dancing friends.

There will be fun silent auction items, snack/dessert table and lots of line dancing for two hours. You need not know how to dance as each dance will have a walk through. No partners needed. 100% of proceeds benefit Center 50+’s “Friends” budget to help keep cost down. Comfortable attire suggested. See y’all there!

Date: Monday, June 13 Time: 5-7:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 Dancers and non-dancers(watchers) Instructor: Colleen Roberts-Witt

June 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, June 17 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in June, 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.

JOIN US AT THE MOVIES!

Center 50+ provides a movie and popcorn the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. Is there a movie you’ve wanted to see? We take movie requests! Movies will be shown at 1:15 p.m.

Monthly Movie -Wednesday, June 8: “While You Were Sleeping,” starring Sandra Bullock.

Classic Movie Day - Wednesday, June 22: “Enchantment” starring David Niven.

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.

BOBBYSOCK AND BURGER BASH 50’s Music, Great Food, and a whole lot of fun makes this an event you do not want to miss. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 15 from 5-7 p.m. This lively event draws people of all ages and dance enthusiasts. Where can you go for a great dinner, live music by Glenn Parkhurst “Your50sband”, and dancing for $8? A bargain indeed, but, not cheap on fun! Bring a friend, grab a dance partner, or bring the family. Seating limited to 150. Advance tickets recommended. Plan on purchasing your tickets early at Center 50+ front desk – tickets go on sale June 1.

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Why I support Center 50+? Did you know that each of us is at risk of social isolation, loneliness, and associated health risks? I forget as I attend an art class, a fitness class, my card group, take a trip, serve as President of the Friends Board of Directors, or volunteer around my community, that these activities offered at Center 50+ are not simply filling my time; they are helping me remain connected, productive, purposeful, and healthy. I need Center 50+, and I witness the difference the Center makes in the lives of others every day.

Beyond protecting our own health and well-being, staying socially connected impacts our community, and I believe they need us! One of the most important resources in Salem is the 50+ demographic, the group Center 50+ is designed to serve.

When you and I donate today, we have a great opportunity to support the most experienced; the backbone of our community-those age 50+, both pre and post retirement-US! This is just smart math. By keeping healthy, involved, and engaged we can continue to serve our community as leaders, supporters, mentors, and catalysts of change. By supporting Center 50+ you are indirectly supporting every other age group and organization in our community.

When you and I donate today, we support the Center in providing Respite Care Services. This program gives family caregivers a much needed break from their 24/7 caregiver responsibilities, while allowing the individual with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia to participate in a program where we celebrate the human spirit and provide meaningful activities. The participant gets a short-term break from their daily routine and caregiver too. Our 255 caregivers see first-hand that they are not alone in this journey and the Center is here for them and their loved ones.

When you and I donate today, we are a part of something great - helping ourselves and our peers be as healthy as possible. Health, fitness, lifelong learning, recreation, and socialization all contribute to mental and physical well-being. Our donations make it possible for you and 7,347 other folks to enjoy these valuable programs at an affordable price.

When you and I donate today, we help those that are less fortunate, have few family supports, and face social isolation by offering a community based program-a safe and nurturing environment to grow and participate in life-enriching experiences. Last year 86 seniors received scholarships to participate in health/fitness and lifelong learning programming-contributing to their long term health and wellbeing.

Any size gift helps the Center. There is a perception that the City of Salem funds the Center, therefore fundraising is not necessary.

There isn’t anything further from the truth. The City of Salem maintains the building, overhead operational expenses, and basic staffing, which equates to approximately 40 percent of the total budget. The remaining budget is revenue generated mainly by our seniors in fees, donations, business sponsors, fundraising events and funding letters, and the incredible value of volunteer labor, which makes up the Center’s major workforce. (OVER 500 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 80,000 HOURS OF SERVICE LAST YEAR.) Center 50+ is a beautiful building, was the first senior center accredited in the state, and is recognized as one of the top 150 in the country. But, the fantastic programming and services are primarily funded through our fundraising efforts. Without the fundraising efforts of Friends, the Center could offer only a fraction of the programs.

Now here is the fun part! With your donation you will be invited to a Donor Reception June 22 at 5 p.m. You will get to select exactly where your donation will be spent. Whether you love Lapidary, want to support health and wellness, or your heart is to help those with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers - you will choose. The evening will include music, a small plate supper, and time to vote. In July we will provide a report on how much money was donated and which specific programs were supported through this fundraising effort.

Thank you in advance for supporting Center 50+ and helping us to carry on with the good work.

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It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Fit!

Featured Fitness Class for June: Tone Your Bones

Studies have shown that lifting weights two or three times a week increases strength by building muscle mass and bone density. Join Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Tyson Nishihara in Tone Your Bones, a class designed to teach you proper strength training techniques and help you build muscle mass and maintain bone density.

Ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50.

First class is complimentary. No experience necessary, all fitness levels are welcome.

Massage Therapy at Center 50+

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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.

Licensed Cosmetologist Ana Correa provides foot care and haircuts at an affordable price. Foot care treatments begin with a foot soak in warm water, followed by a toe nail trim, file and nail polish if you like, all for just $22. If you have a hard time doing your own foot care, this is the perfect option for you, enjoy stress free happy feet. If a haircut is what you need Men’s haircuts start at just $12 and Woman’s haircuts start at just $15.

Ana is available every Wednesday 9-4 by appointment only. Call to make your appointment today 503-588-6303.

Class topics: June 7: “Basic Hydroponics,” July 5: “Summer Care, Harvesting, and Preserving,” and August 2: “Fall Care for Annuals, Perennials and Bulbs.” Fall lawn care. Fruit and vegetables.

Clean out and clean up and prepare for next year’s garden.

Let’s Marimbaaaa! Four-class course. Learn to play Zimbabwean-style marimbas in this new class offering at Center 50+. We will learn to play simple, catchy tunes (including improvisation).

No prior musical experience is required although a good sense of rhythm and beat is very helpful. The leader is Music teacher Martin Sobelman, owner of Music Up Over, and creator of Salem’s first Marimba group. All equipment/materials are provided. Class dates: Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15 and 22. Class time: 12:30–1:30 p.m. Class fee: $50/4 classes. Space is limited.

Flashback …What were you in…1963? This presentation is sure to give you a blast to the past! We will focus on this year’s news, events, sports thrills, top movies, music and more. “So Much in Love” do you remember this #1 song by “The Tymes”? Class fee $5. Thursday, June 2, 1-2 p.m.

Paleo Dressings and Dips - with Natural Grocers. These are easy recipes to dress up your summer veggies. Did you know a diet containing healthy fats can support a healthy inflammatory balance? Some polyunsaturated fats found in most bottled salad dressings promote inflammation. Dress your veggies with recipes taught at this class and maintain a balanced intake of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids and support optimal health. Class date: June 9. Class time: 3-5 p.m.

Class fee: $5 Modern Economic Systems - How Human Wants and Desires Shape Our World. Retired Law and Business School professor Roy Daniel leads this class in a discussion and analysis of the three current world economic systems – Capitalism, Communism, and Socialism. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each economic system, and discuss their significant aspects. Discuss how each economic system affects the cultural, governmental/political, religious, and social conditions of the country. It’s a lot to do in two hours; you will need your think-

ing caps on. See the sign up table of Life Long Learning classes and be sure to pick up a copy of the CLASS PREFACE to get you started. Class Date: Monday, June 13. Class time: 10 a.m.—12 pm. Class Fee: $5.

Pet CPR/First Aid with Carol Gleason.

Carol Gleason received her training at the Lake Tahoe WOOF Dog Search and Rescue Con-ference. This is a one- day 4-hour course. CPR will be taught using dog and cat manikins and first aid instruction will cover topics such as; how to assess an animal in a wilderness hiking emergency, how to muzzle your dog safely and what items you need for a pet first aid kit. Cost: $ 15. Class date: Wednesday, July 13 Class time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

ASHI CPR Certification and Basic Wilderness First Aid- with Instructor Carol Gleason. Wilderness first aid is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care of a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. In this class, students will learn how to assess, treat and, when possible, prevent medical and traumatic emergencies within the scope of their training. Students will receive an ASHI CPR Certification. Carol has had over 20 years experience as a first aid and CPR Instructor for the National Ski Patrol and American Heart Association. This is a two day course. Cost: $50. Class dates: Wednesday & Thursday, July 20 & 21. Class time: 12:30-4:30 p.m. This ASHI class is often offered for a fee of over $100 at other locations.

“Judy Rocks” - Art Painting Class. Judy started painting rocks as a hobby, but it grew into a deeper activity of fun and personal relaxation. Join her for an easy and fun class.

Participants will leave class with 2 painted rocks and final instructions, for a varnishing step, that can be completed at home. Class date: Tuesday, August 9 Class Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Class cost: $7, which covers cost of 1 brush set (includes recommended brush #2 or 3) and other necessary craft supplies. Additional brush is needed for this class and students are responsi-

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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 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, June 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Cost $3 per session plus any cost for wood.

Evening Woodcarving conducted by Dave Disselbrett. This ongoing class will offer carvers the chance to work on existing projects or do a scheduled project, or carvers choice. Every Monday, 6:45–8:45 p.m. Cost $5 per class.

Triple-A Drawing Class - “Anti-AlzheimerActivity.” Learning to draw has been proven to increase gray matter as well as increase “plasticity” in the brain. Join Instructor Hal Mathew in this mentally challenging activity to not only learn a fulfilling hobby, but to keep your brain feeling refreshed and active. Beginners always welcome. New Class Dates: First and Third Mondays. Class time: 1-3 p.m. Cost: $6 each class.

Intermediate Acrylic Painting I. In this intermediate class, instructor Linda Osburn teaches color mixing, brush strokes and shading using one brush. Open to those who have painted before. Dates: Wednesdays, June 8 & 22 and July 6 & 20. Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Individual Class Cost: $28. Add $10 for supplies.

Intermediate Acrylic Painting II. Dates: Thursdays, June 9 & 23 and July 7 & 21. Time: 13:30 p.m. Individual class cost: $28. Add $10 for supplies.

Summer Jewelry Beading class with Ms. Carla. Tuesdays, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19 and Aug. 2 & 16; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Class cost: $7 each.

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Around the Garden with the OSU Marion County Master Gardeners. Don’t miss these summer classes. Class dates: First Tuesday of the month. Class time: 1-2:30 p.m. Class fee: $7.

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Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program: Oh How Sweet You Are!

By Vicki Miller-Johnson “Among Friends” oh how sweet you are! 18 months ago I became an instant caregiver for my mother, with no previous experience. My once vibrant mother sat at the table with her head down, dozing off and on. She was not active. We had some in-home help for the basic physical and occupational therapy, but this did not fill her days. I work part-time and cannot be with her at all times, which is what she needs.

One day, my sweet husband stopped by Center 50+ and discussed the Among Friends Respite Program with the Respite Coordinator. She visited our home and said that mom would be a good fit for their program. Yippee, it was perfect for my mommi! Among Friends has a huge variety of activities including sing alongs, exercise, art & craft projects, mentally stimulating games, snacks, and music therapy.

Since mom has been going there, she is brighter and stays awake during the day now. She doesn’t want to stay home. If it was offered, she would go to “Among Friends” every day. When she asks what day it is, I tell her Senior Center Day, and she claps her hands and says “Goody Gum Drops.” We have a song that we sing when we are going to the “Senior Center.” This makes her happy. The Respite Coordinator does a wonderful job, with the help of great volunteers, coordinating people to come in and projects to do. They are conscientious about the care they give our loved ones and will discuss issues with us one-on-one. They also offer programs on caregiving topics, which further educate us.

Since starting at “Among Friends” a year ago, mom now works her ‘circle the word’ books by herself at home, as well as doing several 35 piece puzzles by herself. It makes for a pleasant atmosphere at our home. Without this program I do not know what I would do. It does allow my husband and I to have some time together, which is a breath of fresh air. When I leave mommi for the 5 hours, I allow myself to stop and take a breath, and just not have that responsibility over me at that time. Center 50+ Staff and Volunteers, thank you so much for “Among Friends”. You have helped me be more successful as a caregiver. I owe you, and hopefully will be able to repay in some way.

Among Friends is an Adult Day Respite Program for individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Please call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303 for further information.

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.

Time With Friends: Check Us Out!

Individuals with early memory loss who are looking for fun experiences, socializing, education and involvement in the community are encouraged to stop by any Thursday to discover the benefits of Time With Friends. The program provides resources and support for individuals with early memory loss in a positive and mentally stimulating environment. The program meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes lunch, discussions, mentally stimulating activities, exercise and music. Please call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303 for more information.

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.

Caregiver Education: Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care Series

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease? Would you like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementias and learn techniques to help manage the many challenges of caregiving? “The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care – A Guide for Family Caregivers,” written by Virginia Bell and David Troxel, offers real help to caregivers. The Best Friends model is easy to learn, understand and apply at any stage of caregiving, and can transform caregiving into a rewarding and successful experience. Classes will meet on Monday, June 13, 20, & 27, 2 to 4 p.m. “Thank you for the excellent sessions. The handouts were very helpful and I learned a lot,” said one caregiver. The workshops are free for unpaid family caregivers and are presented in partnership with the Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Class size is limited. 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 Smart TECH 50+ Summer Classes

Summer classes are starting the second week of June. It’s not too late come in and sign-up for one of our classes geared toward teaching seniors. We are offering a variety of classes: Introduction to Computers, Photoshop Elements Basics, Word Processing (using Word), and Genealogy. Come join us!

We hope you enjoy the sunshine this summer but when it gets too hot you can come in, get online and beat the heat in the Tech 50+ Computer Lab. This also gives you an opportunity to plan ahead for those rainy days that are sure to come in the fall. We are constantly looking for volunteers with various levels of computing knowledge to assist us. We will train you to assist in the lab even if you are not familiar with computers. All you need is the desire to help others we will show you the rest.

Thank you to our sponsor: Atrio Health Plans.

"Kind hearts are the gardens; Kind thoughts are the roots; Kind words are the flowers; Kind deeds are the fruits."

- English Proverb

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June Volunteer of the Month

TAMARA QUIROZ

Tamara was just driving by and saw the Center 50+ building and decided to go in and look around. She saw all the things that were offered and she was “Hooked”. A little over 2 years later, Tamara is a supervisor in Lapidary and participates in the Thursday morning sewing group. She has made her first quilt, taken a wood shop class, and loved the Luau and the Christmas Bazaar. If you have been upstairs at Center 50+, you know you are basically pulled into the Lapidary Lab. The folks in their love what they are doing and want to share it with everyone! Tamara is one of the supervisors who loves to tell you about the Lapidary experience. She enjoys training people in the course offered on working with Thunder Eggs on all the Lab equipment. The sewing group is equally excitable and happy making quilts and other projects for children and the elderly. Tamara says, “I love helping people and seeing the joy in everyone’s face when they learn something new. I also like learning new things. I love the friendships that are built. It’s like an extended family.” Tamara’s career history is vast. She was an airplane mechanic in the Navy for 2 years, a CNA, a phone solicitor, house keeper, owner of an auto repair shop, Campfire and Girl Scout Leader, and several other occupations.

Tamara has five children, is re-married, and between them have several grandchildren.

Tamara likes to race her ‘89 Mustang at Woodburn Race Track, garden and share her produce with Marion Polk Food Share, photography, scrapbooking, and cooking.

Something you may not know about Tamara is she has over 150 cookbooks from around the world. She makes recipes from the 13th century and enjoys trying different Ethnic recipes. Quite the cook! Tamara says she appears shy when you first meet her—but look at all the amazing topics to start a conversation. Tamara, Center 50+ congratulates you on being chosen Volunteer of the month and you deserve it.

GIGANTIC RUMMAGE SALE! THURS-SAT • JUNE 16, 17 & 18 9 am-7 pm Thurs & Fri • Sat 9 am-3 pm First Baptist Church 395 Marion Street, Downtown, Salem WE’LL HAVE: Antiques • Knick-knacks • Dishes • Clothes Cookware • Craft Supplies • Jewelry • Bikes Radios & TVs • Lawnmowers • Garden Tools

OVER 1,000S OF ITEMS & MUCH MORE!

NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JUNE 2016 14 MARION-POLK/COAST EDITION ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS a JUNE 2016 Monday

Tuesday

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 11:30 am Lunch 5:30 pm Total Body Circuit 6:45 pm Woodcarving

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 1:15 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm

Wednesday

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

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 Respite Care 11:30 am Lunch 1:00 pm Writing Life Story 5:30 pm Total Body Circuit

Club Meetings in June Wed, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Thurs, June 2:

WAMS Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Grow & Show Garden Club, 7:00 p.m.

Fri, June 3 & 17:

Spanish Club, 2:00 p.m.

Mon, June 6:

Four Seasons, 7:00 p.m.

Thurs, June 9:

Woodturnes, 6:00 p.m.

Garden Club Board, 7:00 p.m.

Lapidary Club, 9:00 a.m.

ACBO Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

Tues., June 14:

Angler’s Club, 6:30 p.m.

Book Club, 1:30 p.m.

Thurs, June 16:

Capital Arrangers, 7:00 p.m.

Tues, June 21:

Needlepoint 12:30 p.m.

Garden Club, 7:00 p.m.

Tues, June 28:

for these special seminars

Saturday, June 11: Medicare 101, sponsored by Ed Clark

Thursday, June 16: 10 a.m. Medicare 101, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance Thursday, June 16: 1 p.m. Regence, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance Thursday, June 30: 6:30 p.m. Medicare 101, sponsored

by Ed Clark Insurance

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.

Wednesday 1: Thursday 2: Friday 3:

Chicken Stir-Fry Chicken Parmesan Baked Fish or Chicken

Monday 6: Tuesday 7: Wednesday 8: Thursday 9: Friday 10:

Cheese Ravioli Chicken Enchiladas Meatloaf BBQ Chicken Hungarian Goulash

Monday 13: Tuesday 14: Wednesday 15: Thursday 16: Friday 17:

Chicken Salad Ham or Turkey Herb Roasted Turkey Lasagna Baked Fish or Chicken

Monday 20: Tuesday 21: Wednesday 22: Thursday 23: Friday 24:

Italian Strata Pineapple Chicken Salisbury Steak Chicken Casserole Chile Con Carne

Monday 27: Tuesday 28:

Cheese Ravioli Roasted Pork or Chicken Wednesday 29: Beef Burgundy Thursday 30: BBQ Chicken All meals are subject to change

Wednesday, July 13: “Landmarks of the Gorge” Sternwheeler, cost $135 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, 5 hour boat trip and 2 meals).

Taking a waiting list for a second trip to be scheduled September 7 if we get enough sign-ups to go.

Aug. 15-19: “Boot Camp for the Brain.” Stop by the Travel Desk and pick up a flier. Includes motor coach, 2 nights lodging (Oregon Coast and Bend), all entry fees, classes, pt evaluation, 3 breakfast, 3 dinners, and 2 lunches.

SAVE-THE-DATE

Tuesday, June 14: 10 a.m. Kaiser Permanente

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

TRIPS AHOY!

Woodcarvers, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, June 10: 1 p.m. Atrio, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance

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 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 6:30 pm

Friday

❧ JUNE LUNCH MENU ❧

Sunrise Rotary, 7:00 a.m.

Fri, June 10:

Thursday

NEW TRIP ADDED FOR 2016: Nov. 15: Celtic Thunder “Legacy” 2016 Tour at Keller Auditorium, cost $110 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and admission). $60 due at registration, balance due Oct 14.

TRAVEL PRESENTATION on Thursday, July 14, 10 a.m. for the San Antonio Holiday EXTENDED TRIP FOR 2016 ● New York, Niagara Falls & Washington DC: Sept. 13-20. ● Highlights of Canyonlands: Oct. 3–11. 9 days from Las Vegas to Las Vegas. ● San Antonio Holiday: Nov. 30-Dec. 4. ● Heritage of America: April 1-10, 2017. ● Shades of Ireland: Sept. 6-15, 2017.

Stop by and pick up a flier for these extended trips (full Itinerary and pricing).

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. * June 6 & 9, 1 p.m. * June 13 & 16, 5 p.m. * July 11 & 14, 1 p.m.

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503-320-8470

cseeley@nwseniornews.com

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541-992-6210

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NOTICE: Oregon state law (ORS 701) requires anyone who contracts for construction work to be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board. An active license means the contrctor is bonded and insured.

Verify the contractor’s CCB license through the CCB Consumer Website www.hiralic e n s e d contractor.co m or call 503-378-4621.

FREELANCE WRITER NEEDED! Work with our editor to determine story ideas in Linn & Benton Counties & submit one to two feature articles on a monthly basis. Must have some newswriting experience; photography experience helpful but not necessary. Payment based on articles published.

Contact Michelle Te, managing editor NW Boomer & Senior News, mte@nwsenior news.com. No phone calls please.

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• 1 Bedroom, 1 bath apartment • $625 per mo, plus deposit • On-site laundry • Off-street parking • Non-smoking within unit • 55+ community

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503-585-6176 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowlingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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