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Few understand the need for a wheelchair better than the Gaumonds — and they’ve given back in so many ways By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Some things in life are just meant to be, and no two know that better than JoAnna and James Gaumond. “I met him on prom night,” JoAnna says of her husband James, who had been one of the most popular boys at Eisenhower High School in Rialto, California. “We talked in the car all night long. I drew to him right away.” JoAnna calls their chance meeting at the prom “providential.” At 18 months old, she contracted polio, resulting in her wearing a leg brace and using crutches for most of her young life. Attention from boys was not something she often got, so when “Frenchie,” as James went by in those days, decided to share his company with her on prom night in 1964, she was somewhat surprised. “I had never even gone on a date,” she says. “That night at midnight on May 18, he asked me to marry him, and on Aug. 1, we got married. We just knew it was right. We’ve both been very happy.” The couple raised two children, James and Tammy, and now have five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild slated for an April arrival. From their California beginnings, the young couple moved to Utah and then to Idaho, where they raised their Photo by Mary Owen children. James worked as a miner James and JoAnna Gaumond have spent their married life dealing with wheelchairs — both for Joanna, See FAITH p. 2 and for others who are in need by collecting and sending out wheelchairs all over the world.
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until the mines started closing, while JoAnna taught reading skills to some of his coworkers, helping them to prepare for other jobs. Eventually, with the mines closed, the family moved to Portland, and finally to Salem. Throughout their lives, JoAnna and James have loved helping others, a facet of their faith as members of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They especially love helping those with physical challenges and needs. “We started a wheelchair square dance group called the Silver Spinners when we moved to Salem,” JoAnna says of the dance group that is still going in Keizer. “So many folks came, we got loaned several manual wheelchairs. Square dancing was so much fun.” More and more people began to view the Gaumonds
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“We were left envelopes filled with money, too. We never used any of it for ourselves ... If someone had a need, we’d do our best to fill it.” Joanna gaumond
as people who knew how to locate sought-after mobility transportation, and their queries led the couple to start Orphan Wheelchairs. They began the nonprofit by loan-
ing out JoAnna’s manual wheelchair after she graduated to a power chair. “People near and then far away asked if we could loan or sell them wheelchairs and get other medical equipment,” James says. “People started bringing us crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs and other medical equipment. This thing just took off.” James was the fixer of all items donated; JoAnna kept track of who got them and where they went. Their first donation of JoAnna’s manual chair led to the ministry expanding to sending wheelchairs and medical equipment all over the world — China, India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Mexico, South America and Africa, as well as throughout the United States. “We sent out an average of six wheelchairs seven days a week for many years,” James says, “plus other medical equipment which was usually donated. We funded the project out of our own pocket.” Reddaway Trucking helped the couple deliver wheel-
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chairs across the country, until new ownership disbanded the service. Catholic Charities provided warehouse storage. Organizations such as the Wheelchair Foundation and Helping Hands sent shipments of chairs and medical equipment. Donations showed up from rich and poor, companies and organizations — even left in their front yard by those in the area who wanted to help. “We were left envelopes filled with money, too,” JoAnna says of donations that were used for repairs, maintenance, and overseas shipping. “We never used any of it for ourselves. We even took wheelchairs or crutches to Salem Hospital if we got a call that someone had broken their leg, sometimes in the middle of the night,” she adds. “If someone had a need, we’d do our best to fill it.” JoAnna shares one powerful story of a grandmother in Boise, Idaho, who had to crawl around her house because she was financially unable to afford a wheelchair. “We just showed up with one,” she says. “She was thrilled.” Ten minutes after getting a request for a chair not in their inventory for a quadriplegic in Utah, their phone rang with an offer of an almost-new chair that had been used for only three months. “As the caller was ready to
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The ‘miracle’ of theater
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■ Milagro Theatre aims to support Latino culture, arts education
By MAGGI WHITE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Milagro Theater will be “clowning around” for its next performance, but not in the way you might think. The multi-lingual Latino theater group presents “El Payaso,” or “The Clown,” on its southeast Portland stage Jan. 12 to 21. It’s a tribute to Ben Linder of Portland, a pied piper of sorts who used his clowning skills to help lead children in Nicaragua to health clinics in the 1980s. He was killed by the Contras in 1987. To recognize the 30th anniversary of Linder’s death, the play will share with the younger generation an inspirational story of an idealist who saw the potential of art and science to help save the world, one small village at a time. Linder was posthumously
Milagro Theater productions are bold and colorful, and share important messages from the Latino community, such as “El Payaso” (above and right), which tells the story of Portland’s Ben Linder. Courtesy photos
awarded the Courage of Conscience Award in 1992. At the time he was killed, he was trying to bring electricity to poor residents of northern Nicaragua. The song “Fragile” on Sting’s 1987 album, “Nothing Like the Sun,” is a
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tribute to Linder. “El Payaso” is the world premiere of playwright Emilio Rodriguez, a 2015 finalist for the Association for Theatre in Higher Education’s Excellence in Playwriting Award and 2016 finalist for the Playwright’s Center Many Voices Fellowship. It will be directed by Georgina H. Escobar, a multiplatform artist and native of Ciudad Juarez. She has been awarded “Outstanding Service to Women on The Border” for her productions there. As Linder struggled in the 1980s to help the people of Nicaragua, two others in Portland were trying to establish their own foothold in the theater community: Jose Gonzales and Dañel Malán were graduate students from UCLA who later married and began the hard work of establishing a bilingual theater. Their efforts eventually became the Miracle Theatre Group, or “Milagro Theatre.” “We were outsiders and it was difficult breaking into the theater groups here at that time,” says Gonzales, who had moved to Portland in the 1960s with his mother and sisters, and later studied
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scene design at UCLA. When he met Malán, she was studying costume design. Both found part-time work at local theaters but there was always the worry of putting food on the table and paying the rent. They produced some successful plays, thinking it would solve all their financial problems, but it was touchand-go for a long time. However, Gonzales and Malán were determined to be successful in theater and not be dependent on others. Malán took a full-time job in special education for Portland Public Schools to keep them going while her husband explored ideas to meet their goals. Gonzales did some part-time work to add income. In 1985, they founded the nonprofit Milagro Theatre, an outgrowth of ARTPAZ, which they had founded the year before as an eclectic blend of theater productions. Their first was titled “Relatively Speaking” by Alan Ayckbourn, and staged at the Savier Street Theater. For seven years, Milagro successfully produced plays at a variety of venues. But the country’s economic recessions hit their business hard. “I knew we had to make the payroll and we lost people during those times be-
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Jose Gonzales and Dañel Malán founded the nonprofit Milagro Theatre 20 years ago. It’s been many years of ups and downs, but they continue to move forward and find success as they strive to fulfill their mission.
cause of the economic situation, even though we always paid our employees first,” Gonzales says. “It was hard to sleep at night. We were just surviving.” In 1989, Gonzales spearheaded the first Hispanic Cultural Festival, presenting two adult plays and Milagro’s first bilingual children’s play. Over the next two seasons, they continued to produce the festival as well as the Ancient Greek Theater Festival.
About 11 years ago, they found a more permanent home for Milagro on SE Stark Street in Portland. In just seven weeks, they set up the administrative offices and built the current theater, just in time for the first Dia de los Muertos Festival. In 1997, they purchased the building, which enabled them to expand the facilities to include a dance/rehearsal studio, a gallery space, scene shop, and props/costume storage area.
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hang up, he said, ‘Oh, by the way, it’s for a quadriplegic,’”
Recently, the organization has taken over more space and the owners are working to expand the lobby and establish a café, box office and gift shop. It’s now filled with colorful office spaces and an energetic staff. The mission of Milagro is to provide Latino theater, culture and arts education to all communities. Gonzales and Malán feel that Latinos, the largest minority population in the United States, should have their voices
JoAnna says. “We phoned Utah right away to pass on the good news. Our Heavenly Father always provided what was needed.” As Orphan Wheelchairs
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heard and their participation embraced. Malán takes the ensemble on tours throughout the United States as well as appearing locally. The bilingual touring groups also present workshops in language arts, social studies, science and art classes. Its workshops explore pride in self and family, environmental health and wellness of the community through the lens of theatrical expression. Ongoing tours are currently scheduled through June. They include “Super Ana!” by Olga Sanchez, directed by Ajai Terrazas Tripathi; and “Mijita Fridita” by Tripathi, directed by Dañel Malán. ■
grew, the couple appeared on radio, television and in newspapers. JoAnna was an adult ambassador for the Easter Seal Society, served on the Salem Mayor’s ADA Committee as well as serving as a commissioner for a state ADA commission, now disbanded. Known by her friends to be “quite a political force” for the city’s disabled population, she even pushed for Salem’s curb cutouts for easier wheelchair access. But their good works came to an end when, about 10 years ago, James was forced into retirement by a heart attack. “We tried to get someone to take it over, but no one stepped forward,” JoAnna says. “So we had to let it go after 17 years.” And in a twist of fate, the woman who has championed so many now has her own need for a motorized wheelchair, one that will allow her to recline. She has post-polio syndrome, is tube-fed, and suffers from cancer. She is in pain and feels sick most days, but her spirit remains untouchable. “We really miss helping others,” she says, as she reaches out to pet one of the two dogs the couple rescued. A rescued kitty lies nearby. “We will always do what we can.” As for finding that muchneeded, upgraded wheelchair? “If the Lord wants me to have one, he’ll provide,” JoAnna says with a smile. “He always does.” ■
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ESSENTIAL training First-responders receive ‘insider’ look into life with dementia By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Local first responders are becoming dementia-savvy, thanks to a unique training program through ComForCare. “While we provide care for individuals of any age, seniors make up the bulk of our client base,” says Lauren Heinatz, transitions director and trainer for the classes. “Age is one of the biggest risk factors for most types of dementia to develop. With our aging population and people living longer, we as a nation, including our local community, have reached a crisis point.” Heinatz says currently more than 5 million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. “That figure is expected to more than triple by 2050,” she adds. “Alzheimer’s is the number one cause of dementia. There are many other dementias such as Lewy Body, Vascular and Parkinson’s disease with dementia.” Salem’s ComForCare Home Care owner John Hughes takes this reality very
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ComForCare caregiver Jennifer Robertson takes part in a role play for first-responders during a training to help them gain a better understanding of what it might be like for a person who has dementia. seriously and believes first responders need specialized training to work effectively and quickly with people who have dementia, Heinatz says. Hughes and Heinatz both became certified dementia instructors through the National Certification Board of Alzheimer’s Care training program.
To date, approximately 12 EMTs for the Keizer Fire Department and 120 at the Salem Fire Department have been trained. Heinatz will provide training to Salem police officers and administrative staff from January to March. ComForCare, a provider of private-duty home care, puts trainees through a Virtual De-
mentia Tour in which the participants put on gloves, wear goggles that have been blacked out to limit their visual field, and put popcorn kernels in their shoes. “They are then given several tasks read in rapid fire to them, to complete in order and in a given amount of time,” Heinatz says. “Things like
finding and putting on a small shirt and buttoning it, setting a dinner table, sorting socks and counting money. They are then lead into a dimly-lit room with very loud music playing which simulates what it’s like to live with dementia to give them a greater understanding of the difficulties these people
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During a training, first-responders practice sorting and counting, but without their full vision or ability to have manual dexterity.This exercise simulates what it might be like for a person suffering the effects of dementia. Capt. Shawn Barnes, a paramedic, told trainer Willy Giddings. “I feel as though this training should be utilized by other area facilities and senior housing. It could serve to provide better patient care and outcomes for those in need.” Firefighter Timothy Pope says the most valuable lesson he learned from the class came from experiencing some of the difficulties that people with dementia face on a daily basis. “I make sure I try to announce myself when entering, wearing a big smile, and making sure that I’m in their field of vision,” he says. “Keeping
the patient calm is always important, but after the class, I became more aware of how much of an impact that really makes.” Pope calls the class “eyeopening,” and Salem Fire Department Capt. Ian Fitzgerald agrees. “The information was really good and my crew and I talked about it afterwards,” Fitzgerald says. “The consensus was good training, and it gave us some new ideas on how to approach dementia patients with a little more thoughtfulness. One thing we are really good at is task level
jobs, not always being aware of the compassion side, so it’s a good reminder.” Heinatz’s own story with dementia began with her mother-in-law, who died of Alzheimer’s. “She and I were very close and walking down that path with her as her main caregiver was life-changing for me,” she says. “It was very frustrating as ‘I didn’t know what I didn’t know,’ and I had no idea what resources were out there.” She says help was not forthcoming from those she was in contact with, including doctors and even memory care personnel. “It was exhausting and frus-
trating to say the least,” says Heinatz, who chose a complete career change to work for ComForCare when Hughes approached her to come to work for him. “He opened the office with just the two of us in April 2012, and we have grown to a company of over 100 employees. The great thing is that he has a heart for those dealing with dementia because his mother died of Alzheimer’s.” Heinatz says there is no higher calling for her than making a difference in the lives of others. “It’s exciting to see the light go on and know that it means the quality of life of another human being is being enhanced,” she says. “In the case of working with families, I love to share that while living with dementia is never easy, it can be navigated successfully and awesome memories can be built along the way.” ComForCare’s goal is to bring the training to churches for staff, volunteers and families within their congregation who have to deal with dementia on a daily basis, Heinatz says. “The ultimate aim is to help family caregivers and hopefully to help some local churches set up free or lowcost adult day care centers so family members can get some much-needed respite,” she says. “Next on our goal list is to start training local business personnel to create a ‘dementia friendly’ atmosphere. We’d love to see restaurants and coffee bars get on board with this. “There is so much that can be done as a community to help this segment of our society,” she adds. “This is ComForCare Home Care’s way of giving back.” For more information, call Heinatz at 503-400-6637. ■
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HONOR FLIGHT
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With wheelchairs, walkers and canes, 42 World War II veterans from Oregon recently visited war memorials in Washington, D.C., — some for the first time — on four overcast days. Welcomed in the Capitol by Congressman Greg Walden, the gray-haired group moved slowly, touching names of the fallen on black walls, passing precise lines of white tombstones standing at attention in Arlington, and watching fellow Oregon veterans lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They sat on park benches with box lunches, laughing and reminiscing with new friends who understood. And everywhere they went, through airports, hotels, memorials, and the Capitol, people reached out to shake hands, bending down to their wheelchairs as if bowing to these heroes to look them in the eye and say thank you. Their black “World War II Veteran” caps and blue T-shirts emblazoned with a red airplane said it all. They were esteemed guests of Honor Flight of Portland and Eastern Oregon. “Almost 90 percent of WWII veterans who survived WWII have passed away since the war ended 71 years ago,” according to the Honor Flight website. “Approximately 1,000 WWII veterans pass away daily across America. Their average age is in the late 80s. Our objective is to take all WWII veterans who apply for Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., as soon as possible.” In 2011, Portland joined the national Honor Flight Network, becoming one of over 100 regional hubs in 42 states to fly vets free of charge to Washington, D.C. The Network has flown over 159,000 veterans to visit their memorials since its start in 2005. Navy veteran David Henthorne of northwest Portland and his wife Marietta were part of the group who flew to the nation’s capital. During the war, he drove a bus across causeways between three islands in the Philippines. “I never felt in danger,” he says. “The closest I got to war was in Corregidor when I picked up a shoe that had a foot in it.” The couple says they were touched during the trip at the Lincoln Memorial when a 10year-old boy came up and shook Henthorne’s hand, saying, “Thank you for saving our country.” Mac McDougal of southeast Portland earned two Purple Hearts for wounds received during the Battle of Leyte in the Philippines. He was a liaison pilot, flying a Piper Cub with an “observer” who looked for targets and directed fire. He flew almost 400 combat missions. After WWII as a captain in the Army Reserves, he was
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Peggy Ross (far left), joined by several other female veterans, was able to make the trip to Washington, D.C., before she died on Nov. 3. She was invited to help lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
called to the Korean War as an Army Aviator. “Honor Flight was wonderful,” he says, “especially the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Every time they played ‘Taps,’ I cried.” Bill Thompson of northeast Portland was a first lieutenant and navigator in the Army Air Corps. While at Clark Field in the Philippines, his squadron was known as the Jungle Skippers and their plane the Gooney Bird (C-47). His squadron’s job was dropping supplies and ammunition to guerrilla forces, transporting troops, evacuating wounded American troops, and flying them from various Philippine guerrilla airstrips to Leyte Gulf where hospital ships were moored. Besides being trained in meteorology, radio, and celestial and dead-reckoning navigation, he says, “physical conditioning, stateside, included calisthenics in full fatigues on an airstrip where the temperature had to be 120 degrees.” Bob and Patsy Seaman of southeast Portland are both WWII veterans. He was drafted into the Army Air Corps after high school in New York. “I was sent to ammunition school and learned about 50caliber machine guns,” he says. “I knew nothing about them. I had to take machine guns apart and put them back together blindfolded.” For a short time, Seaman was a cameraman in a Piper Cub, spying from the sky on the enemy. His main job was supplying ammunition, carrying 50-caliber machine gun bullets in big belts around his neck to give to the plane crews His wife Patsy joined the Women’s Army Corp (WAC) on her 20th birthday at the tailend of the war. She was sent to Oklahoma to work in the motor pool, inspecting jeeps, then to Mississippi as a telephone operator. “I loved that job,” she says. “Then I handled discharges but had never typed so I used two fingers.” Peggy Ross of Hillsboro was chosen as one of four veterans to be part of laying the wreath
at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. At almost 98, she walked carefully with her head held high during the ceremony. Sadly, Peggy passed away a
month later. She was a Navy nurse during the war for 18 months, according to her nephew and guardian on the trip, Jerry Gra-
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ham. Stationed in Bremerton and San Diego, she trained corpsmen and cared for groups coming in from the Pacific theater. “A female veteran hadn’t participated in that ceremony at Arlington in a long time,” Graham says. “She was thrilled to be asked. In fact, the Honor Flight trip pumped new life into her. It was the best thing that could have happened in her life at this point. It put everything right back in her.” After a long flight home from Washington, D.C., the veterans ambled off the plane to find a festive Portland airport with cheers, clapping, flags, welcome home signs, bagpipes, saluting military personnel, police and sheriffs in crisp uniforms, Patriot Guard members, costumed ladies called Patriot Pinups, schoolchildren, family, friends and others who wanted to thank them. ■
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DIGGIN’ IT!
Playing around with garden art
By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER
When the bulbs are planted, the leaves are raked and the mulch is spread, some gardeners will retreat indoors to pursue more cozy pursuits. This is understandable since the weather can be so inhospitable this time of year. But some of us don’t really mind the elements, within reason, of course. Because the garden is at its most minimal structurally, it’s a great time to fiddle with garden art —move things around and fine-tune the vignettes. Whether your style is classic, modern, Japanese, flea market, whimsical or eclectic, there are lots of ways to get inspiration for garden art. A trip to the library in search of garden art books will provide lots of armchair ideas. And a simple “Garden Art” Google search will supply even more. In addition to those, I keep a file of garden art photos
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from the garden tours I’ve been on. Garden art can be expensive. Ceramic pots can set us back over $100 depending on their size. Hardscape, including fountains, ponds and other water features can cost several hundred dollars, but that initial investment is unavoidable to assure we get what we want done correctly. The good news is that the smaller details can be purchased without breaking the bank. For instance, I’ve found lots of garden goodies at thrift stores and garage sales, Craigslist and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. One of the nice things about being a collector is that people bring you cast-offs and they always know what to get you for your birthday. My son is always finding rusty artifacts to bring me. And my daughters know where to shop to find cute patio accessories. For me, the biggest challenge has been determining
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Don’t limit yourself as you decorate your garden with things you love.
when enough is enough. A pretty garden can quickly turn into a junky mess if the collecting gets out of hand. Too much stuff can incite that overwhelmed feeling
which is a real creativity-killer. As enjoyable as it is to go on a treasure hunt, I’m trying to learn contentment and work with what I have rather than constantly collecting more. My general rule of thumb is 80 percent plants to 20 percent inorganic elements (aka garden art) and, for the most part, that seems to work. The art is there to complement the plants and create a fun, interesting ambiance and unique sense of place. Here are some suggestions for improving your own garden’s ambiance. ■ Have you checked out the solar light options these days? Amazon.com and other retailers have some fun single and stringed light sets that aren’t terribly expensive. I’ve got a set strung along a 10foot wood ladder that doubles as a fence trellis. Every evening at dusk, they reliably light up and cast a comfy glow. ■ Got fence? A simple vin-
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Salem library receives reading grant JANUARY 2017 • www.nwboomerandseniornews.com
The Salem Public Library Foundation is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Oregon Public Library Innovation Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation to launch a new community-wide reading program called Salem Reads: One Book, One Community. The Oregon Community Foundation’s mission is to improve life in Oregon and promote effective philanthropy. “We are grateful to Oregon Community Foundation for
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seeing the value in building a strong and vibrant community reads program in Salem.” says Kate Van Ummersen, executive director of the Salem Public Library Foundation. The inaugural book title is “Spare Parts” by Joshua Davis, a true underdog story about four undocumented Mexican-American teenagers from Phoenix who form a robotics team. With $800, used car parts and a dream, they build an underwater robot and
compete in a national robotics competition, beating out reigning champion MIT. “Spare Parts lends itself to many topics of conversation important to our community including undocumented youth, equal opportunity, and quality education.” says Van Ummersen. The entire community is invited to join together at the library for free art and robotic exhibitions, Oregon Humanities Conversation Projects,
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book club discussions, movies, music and a visit with Joshua Davis. There will be over 20 events in late January and throughout February. Salem Public Library Foundation has supported enhancements at the Salem Public Library since 1981. For additional details about the Foundation or Salem Reads, visit splfoundation. org, email SalemLibraryFoundation@gmail.com or call 503-588-6183. ■
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377 NW Jasper Street Dallas, OR 97338 503-623-5581 Fax: 503-623-6450 www.dallasretirementvillage.com
Emerald Pointe Senior Living
1125 McGee Court NE Keizer, OR 97303 503-390-7700 Cari Buchholz www.emeraldpointekeizer.com
Mennonite Village 5353 Columbus St. SE Albany, OR 97322 541-928-7232 Whitney Olsen, Marketing info@mennonitevillage.org www.mennonitevillage.org www.facebook.com/ mennonitevillage
Turner Retirement Homes 5405 Boise St. SE Turner, OR 97392 503-743-2490 Bruce Reed www.trhomes.org
Willamette Lutheran Retirement Community 7693 Wheatland Road N. Keizer, OR 97303 503-393-1491 FAX: 503-393-7242 www.willamettelutheran.com info@willamettelutheran.com
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The Lifestyle You Deserve - Emerald Pointe is the area’s newest & finest independent living community. Spacious floor plans, each with a full kitchen; cook if you like or join us for delicious chef-prepared meals served restaurant style in our beautiful dining room. Ask about our exclusive optional meal plan. Enjoy spectacular views of the Cascades Mountains.
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A non-profit Christian community nestled on 42 picturesque acres in North Keizer. 3 meals daily with short-order menu, security, van service, housekeeping service, beauty/barber shop, exercise room, walking paths, 2 libraries, weekly church services & Bible study, exceptional social activity program. 24 hr. staff, active retirement living with RCF II. Every unit comes with a beautiful view and pets are welcome!
Located in beautiful Salem, Oregon, WindSong at Eola Hills is a state-of-the-art, 56 unit memory care community with all the comforts of home. Residents enjoy wellappointed accommodations with the option of a shared or private bathroom. Our professional staff is trained in the Montessori Method of dementia care which encourages and tailors everyday tasks to fit each individual’s abilities.
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JANUARY 2017 Book Club: “The Hobbit, or There and Back Again,” by J.R.R. Tolkien, 7 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 Water St., Silverton.
Nifty Thrifty quality used items, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7, South Salem Seniors, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE.
Abigail Scott Duniway chapter, National Daughters of the American Revolution, 10 a.m., Historic Charles and Martha Brown House, 425 N. First Ave., Stayton. Speaker: Dawson Durig, winner of the DAR National Outstanding Youth Volunteer for Veterans award.
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Yoga Exercise by Kaye Floyd, 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, South Salem Seniors, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $2.50/class or $20/10 classes. 503-588-0748.
Blood pressure checks, 10:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.
Compassionate Friends meeting, 6:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093. Books for Dessert: “The Revenant,” 7 p.m., Anderson A, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE.
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Shared Visions Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem. 503-5814224 or info@blindskills.com. Free legal advice, by appointment, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.
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(also Jan. 18) Actors Improv, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 Water St., Silverton.
Ukulele Fans of Dallas Jam Session, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (with short lesson at 5 p.m.), Dallas Public Library, 187 SE Court St. 504-623-2338.
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Tech-Savvy Seniors, “New Tech/Updates,” 2 p.m., Woodburn Public Library.
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Tech Explorers, 2 p.m., Country Meadows Village, Woodburn.
Old Aurora Colony Quilters, Fun with a Purpose, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 15018 Second St., Aurora. 503-6785754.
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New Visions Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., 680 State St., Suite 100, Salem. 503-581-4224 or info@blindskills.com. Scrabble Club, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Plaza Room, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. 503551-9394.
Healthy Lifestyles, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St.
Nadja and the Four Seasons, with Oregon Symphony in Salem, 8 p.m., Smith Auditorium, Willamette University, Salem. $35$50. 503-364-0149.
Ukulele Jam, 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.
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(also 2:30 p.m. Jan. 7 and 8) “Seussical: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre. 503-4854300.
South Salem Seniors Board Meeting, 10 a.m., with
Member Meeting at 1 p.m., 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748.
Ancestry Detectives, “Using newspapers in your genealogical research,” 10 a.m. to noon, Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St., Silverton. Ancestrydetectives.org.
Successful Aging in a Changing World, 9 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St. Also Feb. 15, March 15, April 19 and May 17. Books for Lunch: “The Little Paris Bookshop,” noon, Anderson A, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE.
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Film Series: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” 7 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $6. Diabetes in Balance, 2 p.m., DSS Headquarters, 1274 Cunningham Lane S., Suites 110-111, Salem.
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Singles Dine Out Club, 6 p.m., Thai Dish, Silverton.
Estate Planning, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.
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Community Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $5. 503873-3093.
(also 6 p.m. Jan. 16 and 24) Focus on the Future Group, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.
“Ophelia and Bring the Change,” 5 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 Call Any Day, Any Hour, 24/7 High St., Salem. $12.
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Alzheimer’s Support Group for Spouses, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-8733093.
Chronic Pain Workshop, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, through Feb. 21, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-8733093.
Film Series: “Pink Panther,” 7 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $6.
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Monmouth Senior Center open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 180 S. Warren St. 503-8385678.
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(through Feb. 11) “Noises Off,” Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem. 503485-4300.
“Menopause the Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $29-$55.
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Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., South Salem Seniors, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $5. 503-5880748.
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Mindful Self-Compassion, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, through March 15, Salem Hospital. $375. Free info session on Jan. 4. Drninamedicine.com.
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Jesse Cook, 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $27.50-$45.
Diabetes Support Group, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 770 Chemeketa St. NE, Salem.
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Rediscovering Coloring – A Coloring Club for GrownUps, 2 to 4 p.m., Heritage Room, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE.
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UPDATE Getting Active in 2017
At Center 50+ our New Year’s Resolution is to help you get ACTIVE. Our Fitness Center includes a cardio fit room complete with user friendly cardio equipment designed to provide a heart happy workout while protecting healthy hips, backs and knees. We also have a wide variety of hydraulic weight resistant equipment available to help build strength and aide in better balance. If group exercise is more your thing then we have a wide variety of fitness classes for you to choose from anything from SilverSneakers, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, and Pilates to Tone Your Bones, SilverSneakers Yoga and Irish Dance. Fit 50+ also emphasizes mind and body care as we offer Massage Therapy to reduce aches and pains, and hand/foot care to help you relax and feel refreshed. Fit 50+ has several incredible membership options to choose from. Silver Membership starts at just $20 a month. The benefits of a Silver Membership include full access to fitness equipment, special promotional offers and invitations to Fit 50+ members only social gatherings. If you would like to be a Gold Member you would receive all of the Silver Member amenities with the added bonus of unlimited Fitness Classes (excludes MWF Yoga). Visit Fit 50+ today and let us help you decide which membership is best for YOU. All new members will receive a complimentary orientation class with one of our Certified Personal Trainers. SilverSneakers and Silver & Fit members WELCOME, we are here to help you find out if you qualify. Fit 50+ is open Mon.-Thur. 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sat. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Health Promotion and Aging Workshop
Center 50+ is excited to have David Haber, a retired professor from Western Oregon University’s Gerontology Department and Author of the 7th edition, award winning text book Health Promotion and Aging here to offer a 4-part workshop focusing on disease prevention interventions with the older adult. In this 4-part series David will discuss topics such as Medicare prevention, exercise, nutrition, complementary and alternative medicine, mental health: emotional regulation, wisdom, cognition, encore career and methods to change health behaviors. David’s goal in this workshop is for you to walk away and make a positive behavior change in your life. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to gain knowledge on relevant health topics and feel motivated to make your own life changes. Cost: $20 paid in full, when you attend all classes in the 4-part series you will receive ONE MONTH OF SILVER GYM MEMBERSHIP. Class times 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan.13, 20, 27 and Feb.3. Please call the Fitness Center to reserve your spot as space is limited 503-588-6303.
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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, Jan. 11: BFG. Sophie wonders if the Big Friendly Giant can help her village. Classic Movie Day - Wednesday, Jan. 25: An American in Paris, starring Gene Kelly. 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.
January 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, Jan. 20 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in January, 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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This is a practical series which uses interaction, application and empowerment to help you get the most out of your life. Humor, storytelling, big doses of encouragement along with a generous helping of hope will leave you optimistic, encouraged and positioned for an improved, quality and empowered future. Play “The Question” Mulligan Jan. 26, 1 p.m. Recapture the wonder of childhood by asking “Why” every day. Examine what you are doing - and ask “why am I still doing this? Look at what you have - and ask “why do I have this?” Consider what you’re eating - and wonder “Why am I eating this?” Why questions are always your friend if you want to remain in or gain control of your life. Asking why leads to an answer. > The answer leads to an action. > The action produces a new outcome Take Your “Option” Mulligan - Feb. 2, 1 p.m. There are alternatives to almost everything in life. That means when something isn’t working the way you thought it would work, you can have a “do over” by choosing an alternative. Develop a creative approach to life which leaves you options to choose from in almost every circumstance. If you bring a real-life situation to class, together we will work to give you multiple alternatives for dealing with it. Tee-up the “I will Option” - Feb. 9., 1 p.m. Revisit a situation that you have been procrastinating from resolving. Learn the reality that tomorrow is empowered by the decisions you MAKE today. An ancient proverb advanced a view of life that offers new opportunities every day. It declares, “Seize life! Find pleasure in all your food. Savor wine as a celebration of life. Dress every morning as one attending a celebration. Don’t hold back on colors, fragrances and primping consistent with joy and pleasure.” John & Karen Carney - A lifetime of experience to serve you! They were employed by 16. Married by 18. Traveled to more than 25 countries. Raised a son. Delight in two grandchildren and are still married after 47 years. Together they have had more than 20 jobs in 10 separate career fields, operated five business and serving eight years on the city council. They have purchased, remodeled or built 10 houses, one commercial building and downsized into their current home with less than 1100 sq. ft. Now they bring that lifetime of experience, wisdom and compassion to empowering your future. Presented by:
hospital auxiliary to meet
Santiam Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 19 in the conference room of Santiam Hospital. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will include a discussion and reports on November’s fashion show, and the poinsettia sale in December. Suggestions will be taken for the 2017 fashion show, as well as the upcoming tulip sale. If you are interested in becoming a member of the auxiliary, contact President Char Bartosz at 503-749-2910, or
Vice President Mary Lou Hazelwood at 503-769-5685. Meetings take place the third Thursday of January, April, July and October. Dues are $10 per year or $100 for a lifetime membership. The auxiliary is always interested in any suggestions to improve the organization or for new fundraising ideas. The Auxiliary Gift Shop, located on the main floor of the hospital, is open to the public and has many gift and holiday items for sale. ■
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New Fitness Class: Evening Yoga
Many people think that Yoga focuses primarily on stretching. While stretching is certainly involved, Yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. Join experienced Yoga Instructor Kaye Floyd Monday evenings and start experiencing the many physical and mental benefits of Yoga. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to try this wonderful class. Cost: $60 for 12 sessions or $6 per class drop-in fee. Evening Yoga utilizes a separate punchcard than our weekday Yoga class. Class times: Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Your first Evening Yoga class is complimentary.
Featured Fitness Class for January: Pilates
If you have never been to a Pilates class but have always wanted to try it, now is the time. Our Certified and experienced Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor Debra Seeck will give
you a work out that will stretch and strengthen your entire body. Pilates improves balance, muscle strength, flexibility and posture. In addition to the physical benefits your body will feel Pilates can also be a great stress reliever, leaving you energized at the end of class. Join Debra today and start enjoying the many benefits of Pilates. No experience is necessary and all levels of fitness are welcome as many of the exercises can be modified. Classes are ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10 a.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50. No experience necessary. Your first class is complimentary.
Nail Care & Haircuts at Center 50+
Licensed Cosmetologist Ana Correa provides foot care and haircuts at an affordable price. Foot care treatments begin with a foot soak in warm water, followed by a toe nail trim, file and nail polish if you 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 Monday, 9-4 by appointment only. Call to make your appointment today 503-588-6303.
Massage Therapy at Center 50+
Please help us welcome our new Massage Therapist Kathleen Hauptman (LMT #5531) Kathleen brings to Center 50+ over 20 years of massage experience and provides a relaxing table massage experience. 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. Kathleen offers Swedish massage, a relaxing spa massage and reflexology. Kathleen is available: Mondays & Thursdays: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays: 1-4 p.m.; Wednesdays: 911:30 a.m. Cost: $1 per minute or $40 for an hour (Spa & Swedish Massage). Reflexology Cost: 30 min/$20 or 45 min/$30. Make an appointment today 503-588-6303.
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Life Long Learning
Come by Center 50+ to sign up for Life Long Learning classes or call 503-588-6303. Class Fee Payment required at beginning of class registration. ARTS AND 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, Jan 28, 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 $5.00 per class. Jewelry Beading Class with Ms. Carla All levels welcome, teaching beginner basics to helping with individual projects. It is easy to do and you can go at your own pace, making beautiful pieces of jewelry: bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Class dates: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month starting back on Jan. 17. Class time: 11-2 p.m. Class fee: $5. Drawing Class - Re-view the World with Artist Eyes. Instructor Kate Cunningham will teach you how to draw what you SEE and what you know is there. All levels welcome. First day of your class, instructor will provide you with pencil, paper and an art supply list for future classes. On-going classes: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Class time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Class cost: $7 each. Card Making Class - with Joan Get together and have fun with other craft enthusiasts. You will make and take home three
lovely handmade cards. Learn different techniques once a month using stamping, embossing, punches and much more. Space limited. Signup sheets available. Class dates: 2nd Thursdays of the month. Class time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Students need to bring: markers, colored pencils, 2sided adhesive tape, regular clear tape, glue stick and scissors. Class cost: $5.00 Additional supply cost: $3. Bob Ross “Joy of Painting” Workshop You can learn to paint! Bob Ross certified instructor, Janet Sanders, believes that with Bob’s fantastic techniques and some dedicated practice, masterpieces that you never dreamed possible will flow from your brush! Class dates: Thursday, January 26, 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 + 15 supply fee. PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Writing Your Life Story with Kathy Knauf. Have your children ever said to you—you tell such great stories, you should write them down. Meet people doing the same thing you are. Share your stories. Listen to others tell theirs. Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $3.00 Writing From Your Heart You like to write and you want to share your stories. What next? Join Carol Crandell for the “how-to” help every writer needs. First & Third Wednesday each month from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $3.00 per session. Meditation Class with Mary Hall You will learn time-tested techniques that may help us achieve the sense of unity of being within ourselves and with the world around us. Class dates: Jan 9 & 23, Feb 13 & 27, Mar 13 & 27. Class time: 1-3 pm. Class fee: $15 for one class or $25 for both classes of the month. Beginning Meditation Class – With Mary Hall Join us to explore a variety of ways to learn about Meditation and its wonderful benefits. Class dates: Mondays, Jan. 30, Feb. 20 and March 20; 1-3 p.m. Class fee: $15 for one class.
Living Food for Your Health with Joan Manuel Why sprout? More than 100 times more enzymes in sprouts than cooked foods needed for digestion; increased vitamin and fiber content over cooked, protein becomes more usable to the body. You will learn to sprout and how to use sprouts in your everyday meals. You will go home with a seed sprouting kit (except for the glass jar), handout of directions for easy sprouting, plus recipes. Tuesday, January 17. Class time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Class fee: $8.00 for class. Separate fee of $2.00 for supplies. Recipe Class for Sprouted Beans and Seeds with Joan Manuel Demonstrations that will teach you how to use sprouts and seeds in countless ways, in your favorite recipes. You will go home with healthy recipes for the upcoming winter months and yes, there will be some taste testing. Class date: Tuesday, January 24. Class time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Class cost: $8. Psychology & Me with Instructor Mary Hall MA, LPC Mary Hall has been a psychological counselor for nearly 50 years. She has specialties in crisis intervention, family therapy, anxiety disorders, suicide depression and grief. In this course participants will engage in highly interactive, support and insightful talks about how life experience, including genetics and bio-psycho-social factors, have affected them and those around them, and use what they learn to see their lives in a positive dynamic way. Class topic for January 13 – “How We Think and Why We Think the Way We Do.” Future topics to be covered can include: how the human mind operates, interaction between our bodies and minds, sensation and perception, sleep and dreams, learning and conditioning, dynamics of memory, thinking skills, intelligence & creativity.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s disease: BRAIN AGILITY
Come and learn the importance of doing balanced brain exercises for the caregiver and their loved one with Alzheimer’s or related dementia and be given the opportunity to identify brain agility activities that both will enjoy. Receive information on brain exercises the caregiver can do themselves to keep focused and how to do simplified brain exercises with their loved one. Join us on Monday, Jan. 23 from 2–4 p.m. at Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem. This free educational seminar is for unpaid family caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and those interested in learning more about dementia. Presenter: Jan Irving, PhD, RN, RN Health Educator for Salem Hospital Community Health Education Center. Presented in partnership with Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends Program and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please call 503588-6303 to register. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior One Source, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.
Two Exciting Programs: Adult Day Respite and Early Memory Loss Programs
By Evelyn Ostermann
“She just sits in her easy chair watching TV all day”…“He used to be so social and now he sleeps most of the time”…“I haven’t had time for myself in months”…“How much longer can I keep this up?”…“Is there a place he could go to participate in activities and have some fun?” I often hear these comments from caregivers caring for loved ones with dementia. Caregivers struggle with caring for their loved ones living with dementia, both physically and emotionally, and not having time or extra energy to initiate meaningful activities. Center 50+ has two programs that fill a large need in the lives of families caring for loved ones at home. The programs give caregivers time for themselves and give their loved ones a day to socialize with friends and engage in lighthearted activities. Among Friends Adult Day Respite is a program for individuals living with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Activities include socializing with friends, a nutritious lunch, mind stimulating activities, exercise, art, and music therapy. The program is offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Time With Friends is for individuals experiencing early memory loss. Activities include lunch and mentally stimulating activities in a supportive, fun, and creative atmosphere. The program meets on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. After enrolling their loved ones, caregivers often say, “I wish I would have known about you sooner. Why did I wait so long to get respite? Mom is much happier now and looks forward to her days at Center 50+.” If you know any family caregivers that might benefit from these programs, please refer them to the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303.
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Course dates: Fridays, Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10th & 24, and March 10th & 24. Class time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fee for each class: $15.00.
Around the Garden Come join Marion County Master Gardeners on the first Tuesdays of the month. Coordinated by Ted Haverkate. Class dates and topics: Jan. 3Propagation of dwarf fruit trees. Feb. 7 – Grafted Tomatoes and grafted plants. Class time: 1- 2:30 p.m. Class fee: $ 7 each class.
Theatre Art Class and Excursion to Willamette Theater Production Are you interested in theater? Would you like to attend the play “Lear’s Daughters” at Willamette University Theater? Join other likeminded adults for this two – part course. First attend a theatre art study class with facilitator Karen Bolliger here at Center 50+. The class will discuss the plot, characters of the play and what we can expect to see. Class date: Wednesday, February 15 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. For second part of the course you will attend an excursion to a Willamette University Theater Production. Date of play: Sunday, February 19—show at 2:00 PM. Class fee: $5.00 Additional fee: $8/ $10 matinee tickets reserved through class and available for pick up at Willamette University box office before
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MUSIC Let’s Marimba! Start back: Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18 and 25. New Class time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Class fee: $50.00 for 4 classes. Space is limited. 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. Cost: All classes
At the time of writing this article Scott Harvey is in Tennessee helping with the aftermath of the horrible wild fires. Scott is a supervisor in the Center 50+ Woodshop and not only helps out here but, obviously nationwide. He took off as soon as called and will be back when he is no longer needed. Scott Harvey should be applauded for his community service and yes Scott your rig is too big for the Volunteer Parking Spot.
Tech 50+
Would you like to pass on your knowledge to others? If you have extensive knowledge of a specific craft and a passion for people and would like to share, Center 50+ could be the place for you. Teaching is one way to give while gaining the satisfaction of helping others. Many of us have specific skills that could be of value to others. Would you like to share your knowledge? Do you have a skill set or hobby that could enrich the lives of other seniors? We would like to help you incorporate technology into your teaching experience. Tech50+ continues to search for instructors to expand the type of classes we offer. Chances are that your skills or hobbies have a connection with technology. We can help you to create a class that helps seniors use technology in the activities they already do. If you lack the computer skills don’t worry. We can connect you with someone who knows computers to assist in teaching your skills to others. Come to Center 50+ where we can help you spread your knowledge. For more details please contact Alvin Scott at 503-588-6303, or at ascott@cityofsalem.net $120.00 for ten-week sessions. Instructor supplies required materials. Beginning Spanish - Fridays, January 6 – March 10 (9:30 – 11:30 a.m.) Appropriate for students with no previous Spanish language, who know and understand a few words of Spanish or who “had-it-and-forgot it high school Spanish.” Level I teaches pronunciation, numbers 1-100, the alphabet, Spanish names, basic greetings, frequently used verbs in the present tense. Level I will also introduce and practices the basic verb conjugations in the present tense and teaches simple and practical vocabulary. Intermediate/Advanced Spanish - Fridays, January 6 – March 10 (12 – 2:00 p.m.) Appropriate for students who wish to review basic conjugations in the present, past and future tenses; who wish to practice conversation, expand vocabulary, and move on to more advanced tenses such as the subjunctive. We will be reading local Spanish newspapers and writing simple descriptions.
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • JANUARY 2017 14 MARION-POLK/COAST EDITION ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS D JANUARY 2017 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 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 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
Woodshop Lapidary Ladies Pool/Billiards Pilates 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
Club Meetings in January Wed, Jan 4:
Sewing Guild. 1:00 p.m.
Wed, Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25:
Sunrise Rotary, 7:00 a.m.
Thurs, Jan 5:
WAMS, 6:30 p.m.
Fri, Jan 6 & 20:
Spanish Club, 2:00 p.m.
Mon, Jan 9:
Four Seasons, 6:00 p.m.
Tues, Jan 10:
Angler’s Club, 6:30 p.m. Book Club, 1:30 p.m.
Thurs, Jan 12:
Woodturners, 6:00 p.m. Garden Club Board, 7:00 p.m. Lapidary Club, 9:00 a.m.
Tues, Jan 17:
Needlepoint 12:30 p.m. Garden Club, 7:00 p.m. Iris Society, 6:00 p.m.
Wed, Jan 25:
SREA Meeting
Tues, Jan 31:
Woodcarvers
Thursday 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 3:30 pm 6:30 pm
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, Sewing Pool/Billiards Line Dancing - Int. Pilates SilverSneakers Yoga Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Tai Chi Bingo Ladies Pool/Billiards Tai Chi Ballet Table Tennis
Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Watercolor Studio Yoga Respite Care Lunch Cards/Games Woodcarving
HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION
8:30 am Lapidary ● Call your newcomers 8:30 amfor Pool/Billiards
packet 503-588-6303 ● Tune in to KBZY Radio 1490 AM, Fridays at 8:10 a.m. ● Visit our Web site at: www.cityofsalem/Center 50 ● Stop by the Center for a tour ● You may pick up a FREE copy of the NW Boomer & Senior News at Center 50+ or at many local merchants.
✷ JANUARY LUNCH MENU ✷
Monday 2: Tuesday 3: Wednesday 4: Thursday 5: Friday 6:
CLOSED Chicken Enchiladas Herb Crusted Chicken Penne Bolognese Baked Fish or Chicken
Monday 9: Tuesday 10: Wednesday11: Thursday 12: Friday 13:
Cheese Ravioli Chicken Stir-Fry Meat Loaf Chicken Pot Pie Hungarian Goulash
Monday 16: Tuesday 17:
CLOSED Swedish Meatballs
Wednesday 18: Chicken Enchiladas Thursday 19: BBQ Chicken Friday 20: Baked Fish or Chicken Monday 23: Tuesday 24: Wednesday 25: Thursday 26: Friday 27:
Chili Con Carne Chicken Casserole Sesame Beef Salisbury Steak Lasagna
Monday 30: Tuesday 31:
Chicken Parmesan Roasted Pork or Chicken
All meals are subject to change
TRIPS AHOY!
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. * Jan 9 & 12, 1:00 p.m. * Feb 6 & 9, 1:00 p.m. * March 6 & 9, 1:00 p.m.
Inclement Weather Policy
In times of inclement weather or hazardous road conditions turn your radio to 1490 KBZY AM Radio or get on Center 50+ Facebook to find out closure or delayed opening of Center 50+. Even if the Center does open people need to use their own judgment before going out into the weather.
February 12: Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” live at Lakewood Center for the Arts, Lake Oswego with lunch at Sweet Tomatoes in Tigard. Cost: $77 (includes transportation, admission, lunch, and driver gratuity). WAITING LIST ONLY. MARK YOUR CALENDER! Travel Fair: Saturday, Jan. 14, 12:30 p.m. 2017 trips will be announced, presentation on extended trips for the year, and refreshments will be served. February 9: Travel Presentation, 10 a.m.; Great Trains & Grand Canyons. Scheduled for May 7; and Branson, Memphis & Nashville, Oct. 25. EXTENDED TRIP FOR 2017 & 2018 ● Great Trains & Grand Canyons: May 7 ● Iceland—Land of Fire & Ice: July 16-24 ● Shades of Ireland: Sept. 6-15 ● Branson, Memphis & Nashville: Oct. 25 ● Canada’s Winter Wonderland: Dec. 2-8 ● Spotlight on New York City: April 19-23, 2018 Stop by & pick-up a flier for these extended trips (full Itinerary & pricing). Trip Desk is open Mondays - Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information about anything you see in this UPDATE and activities at Center 50+ call 503-588-6303 or visit: www.cityofsalem.net/center50
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FEATURING DAY TOURS! Overnight, Extended and Custom Tours
HAPPY NEW YEAR
from QUEST TOURS & TREKS!
May 2017 brings many new adventures like this one:
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New year means new changes for Social Security
JANUARY 2017 • www.nwboomerandseniornews.com
Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will see a slight increase in 2017. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $127,200 from $118,500. Of the estimated 173 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2017, about 12 million will pay more because of the increase in the taxable maximum. Thresholds for benefits will change slightly next year including the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), SSI Federal Payment Standard, and SSI Student Exclusion. Information about Medicare changes for 2017 are available at Medicare.gov. For some beneficiaries, their Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums.
The Social Security Act provides for how the Cost of Living Adjustment is calculated. To read more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola. Learn more about the resulting changes at our factsheet on the subject: www.socialsecurity.gov/news/ press/factsheets/colafacts2017. pdf. ■ (By Kimberly Herrmann, Social Security Public Affairs.)
Salem Art Fair now accepting applications
resented, although the majority hails from the Pacific Northwest. In 2016, 113 Oregon artists and 36 Washington artists showcased their work in the Artist Marketplace. By attending the Salem Art Fair and Festival visitors, help support SAA’s core programs: Community Arts Education, the Bush Barn Art Center and the Bush House Museum. Each year, through these programs, SAA brings arts educa-
The Salem Art Association (SAA) is the dedicated organization behind the Salem Art Fair and Festival which is both the nonprofit organization’s largest fundraiser and the largest festival of its kind in Oregon. In 2016, 37,000 people attended the three-day event. The Salem Art Fair and Festival features 200 visual artists, plus live music, theatre and dance performances, two craft beer and wine gardens, more than 20 food booths, art activities for children and families, and a plant sale. Visual artists from all over the nation are rep-
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tion to schools in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties, reaching thousands of children; supports local artists of all ages and experience levels through opportunities to showcase their work; connects the community to the arts through free-of-charge art exhibitions and events; and provides an ever-expanding experience of Salem’s heritage. More information, includ-
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ing applications to participate, can be found online at SalemArt.org/art-fair leading up to the event. Due dates for applications are as follows: Visual artist – Feb. 10 Performing artist – March 1 Food and drink, Kids’ Court and Cultural Corridor – March 10 The art fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 21 and 22, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23. ■
APPLY NOW! Get your name on our waiting list today
St. Vincent de Paul
HUD Marion County Senior & Disabled Housing
Four Oaks LP Salem: 24 Units Studio & One Bedroom
Wallerwood LP Salem: 22 Units One & Two Bedroom
Apartments are for Seniors 62 and over and Disabled Individuals. Income limits apply. Rents are based on 30% of your adjusted income. Some utilities included. Pets allowed with a deposit.
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Contact the Waitlist Department at 541-743-7164
Ads must be RECEIVED BY the 6th of the month PRIOR to publication Go to www.NWBoomerandSeniorNews.com for ad form and instructions.
9 Vacation Rental LINCOLN CITY OCEAN FRONT, fantastic view, fireplace, TV/VCR/DVD, 2 bdrms, kit/dishwasher, no smoking, no pets. Very comfortable. 503843-3157. Email: holton @macnet.com.
16 Units for Rent HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped. Accepting applications at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Millwood Manor, 2550 14th Ave SE, Albany. 541-928-2545.
HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Briarwood Manor, 643 Manbrin, Keizer, OR 97303, 503981-8614.
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CASH FOR GOOD CONDITION reloading equip- Candalaria Plaza Apts & Bungalows HUD SUBSIDIZED UN- ment & supplies. 1 & 2 Bedrooms available ITS for senior citizens 541-905-5453. Private patios • Pet friendly 62 or older, disabled On-site laundry • Close to all shopping and/or handicapped. Ac- BASEBALL & SPORTS Water/sewer/garbage Paid cepting applications at MEMORABILIA wanted. Rents starting at $550 this time. We are com- Buying old cards, pennmitted to providing ants, autographs, pho- For preview call: equal housing opportu- tographs, tickets, pro503-585-6176 nities. All utilities paid. grams, Pacific Coast Glenwood Manor, 1687 League, etc. Alan, 503NW Division St., Corval- 481-0719. lis. 541-753-3408. HIGHEST CASH PAID For Sale TODAY FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS GUARANELECTRIC WHEEL- TEED! Free local pickup CHAIR used 4 months. since 2010. We will beat Non-electric wheelchair anyone local by 20%! used 3 months. Call Call us NOW to get the Frank, 503-409-7724. MOST CASH TODAY!! Help others. CALL 360Cemetery plots 693-0185.
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HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped, available at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Surfwood Manor, 4545 SW Hwy SKYLINE MEMORIAL 101, Lincoln City, 541GARDENS: two side by 996-3477. side lots in Gethsmane. Both for only $2500. NOTICE: Oregon state law (ORS Transfer fee included. 701) requires anyone who contracts for construction work to Call 503-358-7911.
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be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board. An active license means the contractor is bon-ded and insured. Verify the contractor’s CCB license through the CCB Consumer Website www.hirali censedcontractor.com or call 503-378-4621.
30+ YEARS TRUSTED, REPUTABLE ANTIQUES BUYER. ALWAYS BUYING: old photos, postcards, costume jewelry,
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS WANTED. Portland Music Co. always buying! Reputable since 1927. Free appraisals. 531 SE M.L.K. Blvd. Ask for Doug. 503-2263719.
VINTAGE CADILLAC WANTED, 1949 to 1979. Rust free, nice cars only! No major projects.
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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.
HEALTHY Vibes
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volunteering pays huge dividends
As 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, they are redefining what it means to reach this aging milestone. Some are delaying retirement. But whether they are working, many are embracing opportunities to contribute in new ways by volunteering, sharing a lifetime of knowledge and experience to improve the lives of people in their communities. But volunteering not only benefits society — research shows it can also pay big dividends in better health as you age. If you volunteer for as little as two hours a week, or about 96 hours per year, you may experience improved mental, emotional and physical health — benefits that many older volunteers are reading because, on average, they contribute almost twice as many hours any other age group. Volunteering can help to reduce depression, lessen chronic pain and give your brain a boost. You may even live longer. Do you need another reason to get on the volunteer bandwagon? With the number of volunteers age 65 and older expected to double in just a few years, chances are, you’ll
be in good company as you reconnect with old friends or make new ones. The process of finding the right volunteer opportunity begins with asking yourself a few key questions. What issues or topics do you find especially interesting? For example, have you always wanted to work with older adults or children? How about veterans or people with special needs? Do you have a special soft spot for pets or environmental causes? What activities do you really enjoy? Keep in mind that the activities you choose should not be limited to the things you do well. In other words, if you’re a good writer, but often dread writing, explore activities that are more satisfying. And don’t forget, volunteering provides an opportunity to learn or engage in new activities. How much time can you realistically give to volunteering? Volunteer programs often provide a range of scheduling options to accommodate the needs of participants, so before you accept a position, consider whether the duties will integrate well with the other priorities in your life.
It can help to complete a self-assessment checklist, consider the amount of time you have to volunteer for an organization, and then do some research to find the setting that’s right for you. Your search may begin in your own backyard, or through referrals from family and friends who have had great experiences volunteering for local organizations. It’s also easy to search for opportunities online, as many websites have databases of thousands of volunteer positions available in communities nationwide. The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal resource connecting millions of Americans to volunteer opportunities through programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps. Visit nationalservice.gov. Volunteer Match is a national online resource that helps volunteers connect with positions in the nonprofit world. Visit volunteermatch.org. Got an Hour? Campaign is a program that was developed to help local agencies through the country attract volunteers to programs that work with seniors. The campaign pro-
of note
Visit giveitbacktoseniors. org/about-the-campaign. html. Other resources include: ■ Catchafire Skills Based Volunteer Match, catchafire.org. ■ Eldercare Locator, eldercare.gov. ■ Encore.org ■ Experience Corps, aarp.org/experience-corps. ■ Idealist.org. ■ LinkedIn for Volunteers, volunteer.linkedin.com. ■ Peace Corps 50+, peacecorps.gov/volunteer/i s-peace-corps-right-forme/50plus. ■ Red Cross, redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1. ■ United Way, unitedway.org/get-involved/volunteer. ■ UN Volunteers, onlinevolunteering.org/en/opportunities. ■ Volunteer.gov ■ Veterans AdministrationVA Volunteer Service, volunteer.va.gov.
vides downloadable materials, webinars and a search tool to help connect prospective volunteers with opportunities in their neighborhood. When you are ready to accept a position, carefully review the position description, have a clear understanding of work guidelines and policies, and visit the location where you will be working. Take advantage of any orientation sessions offered to prospective volunteers. Know your rights — You have a right to expect a professional and safe working environment, adequate information and training to carry out your duties, trust and respect from all staff and coworkers, ongoing support and supervision, and recognition for a job well done. Know your benefits — You may be entitled to benefits such as vehicle insurance coverage, medical insurance coverage, tax advantages such as deducting out-of-pocket expenses, and mileage reimbursement. ■ (This information was provided by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Learn more at n4a.org.)