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Former Carlich House has a new role to play in the history of Tillamook
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Hoquarton is the Tillamook word for “landing,” and ships came into this slough with their wares. Inset: Shipping on the slough was made possible because the Army Corps of Engineers created dikes and built pilings to guide the current. Below, the Carlich House had to be moved to make way for a new state highway entrance. By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
The former Carlich House, now recognized as the Hoquarton Historical Interpretive Center, has a new role to play in the history of Tillamook. “It’s not often that one has the ability to become a part of history, and it’s even more seldom that one is invited to resurrect a piece of history, revitalize it, and incorporate it into the city’s revitalization plan,” says Charles Wooldridge, the project manager who has been instrumental in saving the 130-year-old Tillamook landmark. For his efforts, the Tillamook County Historical Society awarded Wooldridge the title of Historian of the Year in January. The home needed to be moved to make way for the new Highway 6 entrance into Tillamook, and Wooldridge helped or-
chestrate the many challenges to make that move possible. “Located on 1st Street near the post office, the house has been moved, repositioned on a new foundation, and is now in phase two of restoration,” Wooldridge says of the project taken on by the Bay Area Arts Center of which he is a founding board member. When finished, he says, “HHIC will be a key element in expanding the evolving dream of a gateway to Tillamook County.” More than 12 years ago, a consortium of local and national organizations including the Tillamook Estuaries Project, the city of Tillamook, the National Parks Service, the Oregon Arts Commission and Bay City Arts Center, came together to initiate the Hoquarton Trail Project, according to Wooldridge.
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“A former vibrant and central settlement for the native tribes of the area, the Hoquarton had transitioned in the last 50 years to a weed-choked,
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trash-strewn and neglected industrial site,” he reported in a recent letter to supporters. “As the historical value of the Hoquarton was identified, restoration efforts by volunteers, school children, multiple partners and multiple funders united, and there is now an enhanced park and interpretive trail.” In 2013, the Bay City Arts Center incorporated the Hoquarton Historical Interpretive Center project under its umbrella and has since been working to facilitate the completion of the project, Wooldridge says. The HHIC is a three-phase project that will provide a venue for historic and cultural outreach as well as economic land community development for Tillamook County residents and visitors, he adds. When completed, the project will create a standing exhibit rich with history and educational outreach opportunities that will focus on the historical significance of the historical center as it pertains to Tillamook County’s heritage. Currently on the to-do list for phase two of the project are rewiring, lighting, interior plumbing, basement and front porch. “Last year, we reconnected the facility to sewer, water and electricity and constructed a
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public parking lot in front of the building,” Wooldridge says. “Phase three will consist of insulating the building, finishing the interior, installing displays and painting the exterior. We plan on completing the wiring project in late summer. Combined with the plumbing, this will be a major step toward our desired grand opening late this year or early next.” Many area businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals are supporting the project, which will also be instrumental in Tillamook’s efforts to support and expand historical and eco-tourism, he says. “By attracting and increasing the number of visitors to the area, local businesses, including retailers and members of the hospitality industry, will see a direct benefit from the facility,” Wooldridge says. Exhibits, displays and events will offer visitors a look at Tillamook’s past, including history and transportation modes used to establish and facilitate area lumber mills and oceanic industries. “Hoquarton is a Tillamook word for ‘landing,’” Wooldridge says. “Ships came into the slough with their wares. The Army Corps of Engineers had to channelize, create dikes, and do mid-bay pilings to guide the current — pretty historic stuff. There is evidence of most of that still today.” Wooldridge says finding a
vast amount of material — memoirs, city records — motivated the group to put on a show at the Tillamook County Museum. The display gave birth to the idea of locating a permanent home, he adds. Today, the HHIC sits 70 feet back from the highway on a spot leased at $10 annually for 49 years from the city of Tillamook, to be renegotiated at the end of the lease, Wooldridge says. “We found out after all of this, it’s the oldest building in downtown Tillamook,” he says. “Now it will be used for science classes in the new, state-of-the-art Science Lab in the basement. Tillamook Pioneer Museum might want to use it for some of their workshops. Art workshops, writing, reading and other workshops and events can take place there. And we see things happening there that are in harmony with historical aspects of the materials used in our area.” Wooldridge says fundraising efforts continue to add to the funds remaining from an urban renewal grant, funding from small foundations such as the Oregon Cultural Trust and the local historical society, and other donations. “We will be seeking funding, maybe a larger grant, to finish the project,” he says. Arts in small communities are chronically underfunded and under-supported, he says, but the idea to have a permanent location that is “historical and tells a story” is catching on. A link to the evolving Hoquarton Interpretive Trail, the HHIC can be visited during Tillamook’s annual Step Back in Time event, held in August. For more information, visit the Bay City Arts Center at baycityartscenter.org. ■
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Charles Wooldridge, standing outside the 130-yearold house now called Hoquarton Historical Interpretive Center, was named Historian of the Year for his efforts to preserve the structure and overcome the many challenges it faces.
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Good dental hygiene helps heart
By JILA BOWMAN, DDS
Brushing your teeth may seem like a simple routine but it boasts extensive benefits ranging from fresh breath to gum disease prevention as well as a great smile. Not only that, but good oral hygiene can also translate to a healthy heart. The overarching reason? Scientists believe inflammation caused by gum disease could increase the risk of heart disease. Some studies have identified a link between gum disease and heart disease, though a cause-and-effect relationship hasn’t yet been firmly established.
There are two types of gum disease to watch out for. Gingivitis is a gum disease that only affects the gum and soft tissues surrounding the teeth and is reversible and more eas-
ily treated. The more advanced gum disease — periodontitis — affects the gums but also damages the tissues and bones supporting your teeth. When it comes to preventing gum disease, proper dental care is key. Regular brushing and flossing at home coupled with dental cleanings are the best habits for preventing gum disease from even starting. It’s also helpful to avoid risk factors that increase your chance for gum disease, including smoking or chewing tobacco. Some factors may be difficult to control, including a family history of gum disease as well as a weakened immune system.
Your diet also has an impact on your dental health. If you’re a soda drinker or take your coffee with sugar, drink your beverage and be done with it, rather than sipping on it all day and allowing the sugar to continually coat your teeth. It’s best if you can brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water when you finish a sugary beverage. Overall, staying away from a diet that’s high in sugar and carbs is best as those foods encourage plaque growth. When brushing or flossing your teeth at home, be sure to check for signs of gum disease. Healthy gums are firm and pink while signs of gingivitis in-
clude red, swollen, and tender gums that might bleed when you brush or floss. Sometimes these early signs are overlooked because you may not be in pain. Yet when gum disease advances to periodontitis, signs become more noticeable. When this more severe gum disease is present, gums may pull away from the teeth and some teeth may feel loose. If you think you might have gum disease, you should make an appointment with your dentist. Early treatment can help reverse gum disease and prevent more serious problems. ■ (Jila Bowman, DDS, is a periodontist with Kaiser Permanente Northwest.)
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■ if you’re constantly being called by the same few numbers, consider blocking them. A variety of apps and services, many of them free, make it possible to cut down on unwanted calls on some landline and mobile phones (both Android and iOS). They work by blocking them, alerting you to a possible robocall, or forwarding suspicious calls to voicemail. ■ set-up “anonymous call Rejection” option. Call your phone provider to find out if this option is available for your land-
■ sign-up for nomorobo, which uses a “simultaneous ring” service that detects and blocks robocalls on a blacklist of known offender numbers. Similar to the Do Not Call Registry, it’s not infallible but adds a layer of protection. It’s free for landlines and subscription based for mobile.
■ check your caller iD. If you do not recognize the phone number on your caller ID, do not answer the phone. Let it go to voicemail or the answering machine. Most telemarketers will hang up and not leave a message. If it’s important, the caller will leave a message. If you answer and there’s a pause, that’s often an indication of a robocall, and you should simply hang up. Never follow the automated voice asking you to press 1. Do not push any numbers to reach a live operator, this signifies that the autodialer has reached a live number and this will probably lead to more robocalls.
■ Block incoming numbers on your cell phone. Most cell phone providers allow you to block an
■ Download a call-screening app to your cellphone. To help with robo telemarketing calls and robo spam texts to your cellphone, get a call-screening app like Truecaller or PrivacyStar that screens and blocks them. ■ sign the consumer union petition. Sign the Consumer Union petition at EndRobocalls.org to pressure phone companies to start offering free call-blocking technology.
■ check the whitepages. com. Use the online telephone directory WhitePages.com to look up a phone number you’re unsure about. The site will let you know the scam potential of the phone number you’re checking on even if it doesn’t have the company name listed.
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Archer Captioning fills a special niche in providing services for individuals who are deaf or hard-of -hearing. The Portland-based company provides Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART), also known as liveevent captioning, as an option for people with hearing challenges. “People who use my services are typically deaf and hard of hearing who prefer to voice for themselves and don’t use sign language or interpreters,” says Elizabeth Archer, owner of the company. “My clients are also typically late-deafened adults who grew up in the hearing world and prefer CART as opposed to having to learn sign language in their later years. I’ve also provided CART for people with autism, traumatic brain injury and ESL students.” The benefits, Archer says, “are pretty straight forward – communication access.” “Services are used in classrooms, at medical appointments, in courtrooms and other legal settings, conferences, legislative hearings and business meetings,” she says. CART is a means of transcribing the spoken word into readable English text using a stenograph machine, computer and real-time software. Text appears on a computer monitor or other display and serves as an important communication tool for those using the service. CART provides a verbatim translation of all spoken words, on a one-to-one basis, to multiple users, or projected on a large screen for an audience. A simulation on the company’s website demonstrates the service. Archer began CART service, which is provided online, onsite and on-demand, in 1995 and expanded to a national level in 2005 by using the internet. “Remote CART is when I provide services off-site,” Archer says. “For this to work, the person using CART needs a computer, and I need some kind of audio. This can be done via the internet using Skype, Zoom, Google Hangouts and other web-based platforms as well as conference and speaker phones. I send the link to the client, we connect with audio, and I write down whatever is being said in the venue.” Remote CART enables Archer to provide services any-
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Elizabeth Archer says it’s “totally gratifying” to help the hard-of-hearing and others with her business that captures voice and translates it into text. where there is internet access. “Just this week, I’ve worked in New Mexico and Washington, D.C., without leaving my office,” she says. “I often caption conference calls where people are calling in from various states and locations.” No special software or equipment is needed for using Remote CART. Users log onto a secure website and have the ability to adjust the background color and/or the size and color of the font, “an added advantage for the visually impaired,”
Archer says. She’s noticed that those who use the service are generally appreciative. She has gotten a lot of positive feedback, including a comment from John Hood-Fysh, president of the Linn-Benton chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America, who wrote: “She is reliable and the captions are excellent.” “I have worked with many of my clients for well over 10 years,” Archer says. “In many cases, my clients have become
friends, and I do so appreciate that we are all able to stay in touch. Archer loves her work, calling it “totally gratifying.” Being a CART provider is also not always easy, Archer
says. “I go to different meetings in different places with different people with different topics and vocabulary and I need to be at the top of my game every time,” she says. “In a meeting with a dozen or so people, I need to know people’s names and write accurately what they’re saying at 180- to 200plus words a minute.” CART’s service costs vary by area and venue, she adds. “Our vision is to empower our consumers by providing and promoting equal access anytime, anywhere services are required,” says Archer, who is a member of the National Court Reporters Association. “CART is an ADA accommodation, and people have the right to request these services for work, interviews, definitely in medical and legal settings. Many people don’t know this service is available to them. When in doubt, ask.” ■
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neither my wallet nor my garden is big enough. But until the day that I’m too old to garden, I’ll undoubtedly try to squeeze a few more perennials and smaller shrubs, ground covers and vines into my already-full landscape — especially if they have fragrant flowers or a long blooming period. This is the best time of year
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to shop for new plants because nurseries are full and plant sales are happening almost every weekend. And this is why I call spring the most wonderful time of the year. Finding just the right spot to plant that something-new is not as easy as it seems. Our goal is to have everything mingle and thrive but this requires making sure there is enough room and that the newbie is compatible with its neighbors. Of course, there are also sun and water requirements that must be considered. And from a design sense, the plant needs to have something that links it harmoniously with its surroundings, such as leaf, flower or stem color but also a contrasting element like texture or leaf size. I’ve been working on this design process for over 30 years and I still haven’t perfected it. Sometimes it can be very frustrating but the rewards make the painful hard knocks worth it. All of the rain in February and March made gardening next to impossible so I spent many hours armchair gardening. While normal people like my husband would read or watch TV, I would be on the internet, researching plants and coming up with ideas for areas of my garden that aren’t quite up to my standards.
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Doing the research and having a list of possible plant choices can help us keep sight of our goals when we’re bombarded with possibilities at the nursery. Google is a great starting point if you know the name of the plant. Here, one can see lots of photos and then click on sites that offer good information. You might want to know the eventual size of the plant, whether its winter-hardy here in the Pacific Northwest; whether it requires full sun, full shade or a combination of both; and whether it needs moist or dry soil.
Because many of the plants I’m looking for aren’t readily available, I have to research further to locate a mail-order nursery that carries them. Then, I have to decide if the plant is worth the cost of having it shipped — usually an additional $12 to $15. With all of that said, Plant Lust is a website that has it all — plant photos, information and nurseries that sell many plants — all in one place. It’s simple to navigate. You can simply type the name of the plant you’re looking for and get the information from a variety of nurseries. ■
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Be kind, live longer
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Call me a little self-serving, but I enjoy dispensing kindness, partly because it makes me feel good. And you can’t beat the price; it’s often absolutely free. Kindness is recognized in many forms. Some of it is overt, like volunteering at a shelter or rescuing someone from calamity. Some of it is so subtle that it’s barely detectible, like a quick hug, smiling to a stranger, or letting someone have your place in line. Yet kindness in all its forms can be powerful potions with multiple side effects.
A well-placed wisecrack At the checkout counter, where the clerk may look pooped after a day of scan-
ning a gazillion bar codes, I frequently offer a gentle wise crack that almost always elicits a smile on their face. My silly quips hopefully make the clerk feel more appreciated, which, in turn, triggers the auto-smile function on my face. I get a quick reward
with very little effort. Selfserving? OK, guilty as charged. Maya Angelou set the stage for kindness, saying, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Two silver dollars Teacher and author Ken Wert wrote an inspiring tale for the blog tinybuddha.com about two boys walking along a rural road who noticed a man toiling in the fields of his farm. His good clothes were laid off to the side. The younger boy said to his friend, “Let’s hide his shoes so the man can’t find them. His expression will be priceless.” After a moment, the older boy said, “The man looks poor. See his clothes? Instead, let’s tuck a silver dollar in each of his shoes and then we’ll hide in these bushes and see how he reacts.” Both agreed to the kinder plan. When the farmer came in from the field, tired and worn, he pulled on one shoe, immediately feeling the money under his foot. Confused by
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this remarkable event, he slid his other shoe on and felt the second silver dollar. Thinking he was alone, he dropped to his knees and offered a prayer that the boys could easily hear from their hiding place. They heard the poor farmer cry tears of relief and gratitude, thinking of his ill wife and sons, who were in need of food. The boys retreated from their hiding place and headed home, feeling good about their act of kindness in helping a poor farmer in dire straits.
Kindness test In his book, “The Hidden Power of Kindness,” the Rev. Lawrence Lovasik — renowned for his missionary work in America’s coal and steel regions — offered a kindness
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test for self-evaluation. You can take the test by answering these sample questions with “usually,” “sometimes” or “rarely.” Do you listen patiently when someone launches for the fifth time into the same tired old story or the same stale jokes? When people begin to gossip, do you make strenuous efforts to change the subject quickly? Do you try to suppress those sarcastic remarks that leap into your mind? Are you as polite to the members of your own family as you are to strangers?
Do you make efforts to be reconciled with persons who have wronged you? Give yourself two points if you answer “usually,” one point for “sometimes” and zero if you answered “rarely.” How did you do out of a possible 10?
Healthy kindness There are endless studies which endorse kindness for its health benefits. Random acts of kindness may not necessarily cure everything that ails you; but they certainly have some healthy side effects. Consider comedian/humanitarian Bob Hope who aptly noted, “If you haven’t any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.” He might just as well have been
talking about legendary miser Ebenezer Scrooge, a selfish old grouch who eventually caught the spirit of giving. Then, as the story goes, “a merrier man has never been seen.”
Helper’s high In today’s scientific jargon, through his generosity, Scrooge developed what is now commonly called “helper’s high.” Researchers studying this came up with some rather remarkable results, showing positive effects on the body. Acts of kindness, we’re told, generate the kind of emotional warmth that produces a hormone in your brain called oxytocin. And oxytocin gets scientific credit for protecting the heart by lowering blood
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pressure. If that’s not enough encouragement for showing your kinder side, oxytocin generated by kindness also gets high marks for slowing the aging process, helping us live longer and enjoying better relationships. There you have it, plenty of reasons to be nice. Look at all of the rewards you get.
Go ahead, be ‘self-serving’ So how does this story end? It’s up to you. Consider that making the world a better place through your kindness is an opportunity not a burden. Kindness can be contagious. And it only takes one act of kindness to change the world, if only in a tiny way. Helen Keller — an Ameri-
can author, activist and lecturer who became the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree – said, “I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and just because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” Where are the opportunities for kindness in a world that is self-absorbed with the internet? Where are the missed opportunities for kindness in a starkly-divided society where we ignore our neighbors? You know the answers. Go ahead, be self-serving and reward yourself with a little kindness. It can be addictive. And it can make a world of difference. ■
attorneys continue to receive award
McGinty and Belcher has won Best of Mid-Valley 2017 for the third time. These attorneys are based in Salem and specialize in elder law, estate planning, probate, trust administration, Medicaid and long term care planning. Call 503-371-9636 for more information. ■
senior theatre wants submissions
ArtAge Publications, the source of Senior Theatre plays, books and materials for older performers, is accepting submissions for its 2018-19 catalog. Meeting the needs of older performers, from amateur to professional, there is something for everyone — from short and easy sketches to three-act musicals. What to submit: The Senior Theatre collection features plays and musicals of all lengths, but short shows which run up to 20 minutes are the most popular. Directors look for comedies with mainly female casts that require few technical elements and ones that can be staged as readers theatre. Successfully performed shows have senior casts (or mostly senior) with up-todate, feisty characters in current situations. Roles should challenge performers, yet be fun to stage. Learn more by viewing the Writing Plays for Senior Theatre Discussion Group. Visit seniortheatre.com for more information. Deadline is June 15. ■
“Life is a theatre set in which there are but few practicable entrances.” ~ Victor Hugo
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OHSU needs help with study MAY 2017 • www.nwboomerandseniornews.com
Can sustained social interaction, even through a web-based computer interface, prevent or slow cognitive decline in seniors? That’s the question scientists at OHSU and the University of Michigan will attempt to answer during the next four years in a study that will involve 360 socially isolated adults ages 80 and older in Portland and Detroit. Portland recruitment begins in May through the Meals on Wheels program. The new research follows a pilot study completed in 2015, which revealed improvement in language-based executive functions among seniors who had face-to-face communications through internet and web cameras compared to a control group that received only weekly telephone interviews. The new study will expand the timeframe from six weeks to one year and include much more intensive testing that will include magnetic resonance imaging scans for half of the participants, medication tracking and five in-home study visits. Participants assigned to the video chat group will receive a computer and internet service for the duration of the study, which they will use to chat with researchers for 30 minutes a day, four times a week for the first six months and two times a week for the next six months. Hiroko Dodge, Ph.D., who holds joint appointments in neurology at OHSU and UM, is the study’s principal investigator. She says seniors ages 80 and older are at highest risk of developing dementia cognitive impairment. “The ultimate goal in this research is to develop sustainable low-cost prevention approaches that can be easily adapted by even socially isolated home-bound seniors.” ■
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Dallas Retirement Village
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 Gene Stutzman, Marketing genes@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
“No Buy-In” A full-service Retirement Community with multiple living/care options.
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AMENITIES Active retirement living with a full accommodation of living options and services in one scenic care community. Remodeled Independent Living community features: spacious homes, apartments, elegant dining rooms & abundant common areas to enjoy time with friends. Full service community. Garden homes and Health Center complete with Skilled Nursing & Alzheimer’s care, and Memory Care Center.
The Lifestyle You Deserve - Emerald Pointe is the area’s newest & finest independent living community. Spacious floor plans, each with a full kitchen; cook if you like or join us for delicious chef-prepared meals served restaurant style in our beautiful dining room. Ask about our exclusive optional meal plan. Enjoy spectacular views of the Cascades Mountains.
Studio: from $1590 1 BR: from $2190 2 BR: from $2520 Second Person: $375 Call for details.
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A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides living spaces for all levels of retirement - close to Corvallis, Eugene, or Salem. With an awardwinning chef and beautifully landscaped ● ● ● ● * ● ● grounds Mennonite Village is an inclusive, all-faith community of amazing people. Services include: independent living, assisted living, nursing & rehab, memory care, foster care, respite care, and in-home care.
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Studio, 1 BR/1 BA (some have 2 baths), 2 BR/2 BA, full kitchen, cottages ● ● ● ● ● ● 94 Apts. from $1612 mo. No charge for second person.
We are a Christian Retirement Community located on 80 acres in Turner, just minutes from Salem. Independent rents: $695-$1000 per month, Residential Care base rate $2600 per person. Included in RCF base rate: all meals, 24-hr. staffing, call bell system, housekeeping, laundry, monthly vitals, dispensing/ordering medication, scheduling of doctor visits, cable TV, computer & internet lab, planned activities & weekly shopping trips.
A non-profit Christian community nestled on 42 picturesque acres in North Keizer. 3 meals daily with short-order menu, security, van service, housekeeping service, beauty/barber shop, exercise room, walking paths, 2 libraries, weekly church services & Bible study, exceptional social activity program. 24 hr. staff, active retirement living with RCF II. Every unit comes with a beautiful view and pets are welcome!
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April 26 (through May 6) “Jesus Christ Superstar,” 7:30 p.m., Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem. 503-485-4300. April 29 “Fish Tales: Tillamook Traditions and Challenges,” a seafood panel discussion, 1 p.m., Bay City Arts Center. 503-8424553.
(through May 21) Wiking: Wine Tasting and Wildflower Hiking in the
Gorge, a Straub Outdoor Adventure. 503-779-5414. Saturday Night Dance: “Jefferson Parks,” 7 to 10 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5.
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Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, and first Saturday, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748. Aloha Fitness Classes, 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748. Yoga, 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $2.50/class or $20/10 classes. 503-5880748. Traditional Three-Course Tea, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $30/$27. 503-363-1825. Silverton Senior Center trip: See the Lilac Gardens, 8 a.m., 115 Westfield St. Stayton Red Hat Strutters, noon, The Red Apple, 333 N. 2nd Ave., Stayton. 503-743-2029. Salem First Wednesday and Street Fair, 5 to 9 p.m., Chemeketa Street, downtown Salem. Conversation Project: The Space Between Us, 7 p.m., Dallas Public Library. Free. Polk County Bounty Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, 850 Main St., Dallas. Smart phone and tablet class, 9 to 11 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $50. 503-873-3093. Watercolor class with artist Lori McLaughlin, 11 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Monmouth Senior Center trip: The Burrow House in Newport, 9 a.m., 180 S. Warren St. $12.50. 503838-5678. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church hosts a British Afternoon Tea, 2 p.m., Salem Masonic Temple, 1625 Brush College Road. $20/$15.
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503-585-1479. All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $4/$4.50. Saturday Night Dance: “Crossfire,” 7 to 10 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5. St. Mary of Shaw Knights of Columbus Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Parish, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy. SE, Aumsville. $6/$2. 503-362-6159. Ancestry Detectives, “Using Census Data in Genealogical Research,” 10 a.m. to noon, Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St., Silverton. Ancestrydetectives.org. South Salem Senior Center trip: Portland Spirit cruise from Portland to Astoria, with custom buffet. $174. 503-5880748. (also May 16, 23) Hypnotherapy lecture and demonstration, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Free. Memory screenings, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093. Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, “Migration: Why They Left, Where They Went, and What It Can Reveal About Our Ancestors,” 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anderson Room A/B, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. 503-363-0880. Celebrate Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) with Sons of Norway, Thor Lodge No. 2-042, 5 p.m., Salem Masonic Temple, 1625 Brush College Road NW. 503-3027973.
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South Salem Senior Center trip: Mount Hood Railroad’s Western Train Robbery excursion. $85. 503-588-0748. Saturday Night Dance: “Charles and the Angels,” 7 to 10 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5. Bake Sale, 8 to 10 a.m., Legacy Silverton Health parking lot, Fairview Street. Benefits scholarships. Mother’s Day Tea and Fashion Show, 2 to 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $15. Mother’s Day Tea, 2 to 4 p.m., Deepwood Museum and Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $35/$31.50. 503-363-1825. Mother’s Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Schreiner’s Iris Garden, 3625 Quinaby Road NE, Salem. 503-3633232. (through May 21) Keizer Iris Festival, with parade, car show, fun run, and more. KeizerChamber.com or 503-393-9111. Monmouth Senior Center trip: Santiam Restaurant at Linn-Benton Community College. $5.50 plus lunch. 503-838-5678. Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers-Late Stage, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW Ninth St., Newport. Free. 800-272-3900. (also May 20) Keizer Community Library Spring Book Sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Keizer City Hall lobby, 930 Chemawa Road.
(also May 21) Powerland Heritage Park Family Celebration Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3995 Brooklake Road NE, Brooks. Antiquepowerland.com. Sock Hop fundraiser, “Your ‘50s Band,” noon to 4 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $12/$15. Festival Chorale Oregon, “Mars and Venus,” 4 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $20/$15. 503-3753574.
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Tai Chi: Learn from the Master Event May 6
As a part of Older American Month and with the generous support from NWSDS on Saturday May 6th Center 50+ will be offering the opportunity to learn the history of Tai Chi and take a Tai Chi class from well-known Certified Master Tai Chi instructor Suman Barhkus. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. Master Suman will present the history of Tai Chi as well as demonstrate the Tai Chi for Better Balance program which he has taught for many years in the United States and Europe. After this presentation Master Suman will be offering three private classes, each class is limited to 20 students so it is important to call Center 50+ Health & Wellness Center and reserve your spot. Find the appropriate class to sign up for below: All classes are FREE 9:30 a.m.: Tai Chi Presentation. Everyone is invited to attend 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: This section is designed for Tai Chi Beginners and is a wonderful introduction to the eight forms for “Better Balance” developed by OHSU as well as Master Suman. 12:45-2 p.m.: This section is designed for current Tai Chi students. In order to participate in this class you must be familiar with the eight forms for “Better Balance” as he will cover the 10 form workout and the 24 yang style. This is your chance to work with a Master and pick up new techniques. 2:15-3:30 p.m.: This section provides additional information and practice with Master Suman as he demonstrates different styles and forms, including Quigong. All participants must have Tai Chi experience.
October 1-4: Retirement Retreat How to Retire and Live the Life You Want Presented by Center 50+, helping people reinvent retirement since 1976! This event will take place October 1-4 in Newport, Oregon at the Hallmark Resort. Are you ready for the “next chapter” in your life. Now more than any other time when we leave our career the sky is the limit. Will you volunteer, seek an encore career, take up all the hobbies you have been missing, spend time with family and friends, travel, learn a new language, or join a band? The possibilities are endless. But, sometimes lack of planning keeps us from fully achieving our ideal retirement years. If you are planning on retiring in five years or less we have the event for you. Where can you go to get all the “nitty gritty” details of retirement taken care of in a matter of a few days. At the end of the retreat you will have a binder filled with the necessary forms, plans, and details to retire, i.e. Medicare options, Social Security, a Will, a Financial Plan, a Health and Fitness Plan, and a Life Map focused on Passion and Purpose. During this retreat experts will offer breakout sessions on Marriage and Retirement Adjustments, and being Single and Retired, Traveling on a Dime or with a Plan and Purpose, Leisure, Brain Health, Caregiving to Aging Parents, How to Snowbird, Preventing The Need For Joint Replacements, Fighting Gravity and more! Everyone will have the chance to schedule one-on-one consultations with an Attorney, Financial Planner, Medicare SHIBA Counselor, or caregiver coordinator expert, and receive a brain health evaluation. All this information is to help you assess how you spend your time NOW and determine how you want to spend this valuable time THEN, and create a plan to make it HAPPEN. But, because you are using vacation time to attend we want you to feel like you are on VACATION! Every day you will enjoy great food, NW wines, and activities including: Bay Cruise, Glass Blowing Class, 6-course Culinary experience, beach front motel rooms and amenities of the Hallmark Resort, Tai Chi on the Beach, Cruise-Ship themed dinner, dance with JT and the Tourists, and casino night, discounted golf, door prizes and giveaways. This isn’t your typical “conference” and it isn’t just about taking care of paperwork and finances. This event is all about taking control over your future and creating the very life you want. Conference fee begins at $525 per person and includes full conference, accommodations and most meals and activities. Call Center 50+ for more information or contact Marilyn Daily at mdaily@cityofsalem.net to receive a reservation form. Five years go by fast, and there are steps you should be taking now, and plans to be made. Won’t you join us? FEATURING DAY TOURS! Overnight, Extended and Custom Tours
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What Will Be Your Legacy?
May 25, 10 a.m. ✦ Breakfast provided
Attorney Maria Schmidlkofer’s will be providing a 60-minute seminar at Center 50+. She will outline everything you’ll need to know to make sure you have a comprehensive estate plan. Even if you have a plan in place, this session will cover hidden pitfalls that can be costly and time consuming for your loved ones. Maria will talk through real-life examples with thoughtful ideas on managing your own estate plan. Her expertise of wills, living trusts, healthcare directives and powers of attorney is shared with special attention to keeping it easy to understand. There will be a short time for one-on-one questions after her presentation. Maria’s sessions fill up quickly—don’t miss the chance to catch her presentation! Although it’s free of charge, space is limited. Please RSVP by May 22 at 503-588-6303.
Mother’s Day Tea
Friday, May 12, 2:30-4 p.m.
Join us as we treat mothers to a special tea, musical entertainment and door prizes. RSVP to Center 50+ by Monday, May 8 at 503-588-6303. Thanks to our sponsors Avemere Court of Keizer and FunTastic Red Hat Group
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If you are thinking of volunteering, but not sure what you want to do and how much time you want to devote - Save this date Monday, June 12 2-4 p.m. at Center 50+, 2615 Portland Rd. NE., Salem. Numerous nonprofit organizations from throughout the Salem area will be here to answer questions and share their purpose. They all have a need for volunteers, so this is the place to come! If you have a passion for helping children, the theater, fun runs for finding a cure, pets, gardening, feeding the hungry, any type of fund raising event, you should come. See many non-profits in one place and at your own leisure. Save the date.
Call Kathy Belcher for Free Consultation
503-371-9636 1-800-542-4320
Beautiful China Exhibit at Pacific Science Center includes IMAX, plus Chihuly Garden of Glass, dinner at Seattle Space Needle and 1 night at Murano Hotel, Tacoma. Reserve by May 1. For Reservations or Information:
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It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Fit!
May Featured Fitness Class: Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance
Medical research has proven that Tai Chi reduces blood pressure, lowers blood sugar, relieves joint pain, strengthens core muscles, and lightens symptoms of depression. It’s a fun and gentle exercise choice that makes a very positive improvement in your life. Join Certified Tai Chi Instructor Karen Johnson and begin feeling the benefits of Tai Chi today. All fitness levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Class times for Tai Chi: Beginning & Refresher Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1 p.m., Tai Chi: Enhanced Movements Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:152:15 p.m., Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes/$50. Your first class is complimentary.
experience. The ASHI certification class is designed for those who have little or no medical training. The ASHI Heart saver CPR/AED/First Aid teaches skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until the Emergency Medical Team arrives. In this class you will learn to recognize, respond to and treat a variety of first aid emergencies, perform CPR and use an AED in a cardiac arrest situation. When you complete the class you will leave with your certification card in hand. The cost is just $30. Call the Fitness Center today to reserve your seat: Wednesday May 17 1-5 p.m.
Nail Care & Haircuts at Center 50+
Center 50+ is excited to offer CPR and First Aid Certification classes at an affordable price. Certified by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR Instructor Carol Gleason has over 20 years of
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
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, May 20, 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 carver’s choice. Mondays, 6:45–8:45 p.m. Cost $5 per class. Card Making Class - with Joan. Make and take three adorable cards. This is a fun class for beginners and more advanced crafters. Space is limited and signup sheets available. Class dates: Second Thursdays of the month. Class time: 1-3 p.m. Students need to bring markers, colored pencils, 2-sided adhesive tape, regular clear tape, glue stick and scissors. Class cost: $5. Additional $3 supply cost. 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: Tuesday, May 16, 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 + 15 supply fee. Mother’s Day Floral Arrangement Class with Nancy Weinberg, a garden club flower judge for over 20 years. Make a cheerful Mother’s Day floral arrangement for someone you love or for yourself! Class date: Wednesday, May 10. Class time: 1-3 p.m. Class fee: $5. Separate class supply fee: $25 cash or check only. PREPAYMENT & REGISTRATION REQUIRED when you sign-up for this class by Thursday, May 4 at Center 50+. Class fee and material costs are non-refundable. Rock Painting Art Class. Come join Karen Bolliger for a fun and simple activity that has been one of the oldest forms of artistic expression known to man. This class is truly enjoyable and can be a great mediational outlet. No artistic skills needed just the ability to use your imagination. Students will paint a design of their choice and will leave class with up to two painted rocks. Class date: Tuesday, May 9. Class time: 10-11:30 a.m. Class cost: $7, which covers cost rocks, paint and other necessary craft supplies. Students are asked to bring a small paint brush of their choice to class. Intermediate Acrylic Painting I – Wed, May 3 & 17. Class time: 1-3:30 p.m. Class fee: $28
Intermediate Acrylic Painting II – Thurs, May 4 & 18. Class time: 1-3:30 p.m. Class fee: $28 Watercolor Class- with Nancy Weinberg. This eight class course is an instructive watercolor class based on recognized techniques and materials. This could be the course for you if you’ve never painted before and you suspect that you “have no artistic talent” or if you’ve had some water color painting success, but want to learn more. You will learn the right paper, paint brushes and paints to use. Study still life and landscapes with a large emphasis on color and shadow. Instructor will go over supply list at the first class. Class dates: Tuesdays, May 23- July 18. Class time: 12–3 p.m. Fee for eight classes: $120. PERSONAL ENRICHMENT 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 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $3 per session. Meditation Class with Mary Hall. Class dates: May 8 & 22, and June 12 & 26. Beginning Meditation with Mary Hall. Learn the basics of Meditation and its wonderful benefits. Class dates: Mondays, May 15 & June 19. Psychology & Me with instructor Mary Hall MA, LPC. April class focus: Tasks We Fulfil in the Different Stages of Our Lives. May class focus: What Makes You Think the Way You Do? Why do you like some foods, colors, places, animals, and not others? Very often our habits, attitudes and even our tastes were conditioned by our environment, from our family to the country where we were raised. Explore with your fellow students how your life experiences have been shaped, and how you can take charge of shaping your own dynamic future. Class dates: Fridays, April 28 and May 12 & 26. Class time: 10–11 a.m. Class fee each: $7 Around the Spring Garden with OSU Marion County Master Gardener Program – When to Purchase Plants and When to Plant Purchased Plants. These container plants are relatively easy to transport from store to home and unlike bare-root or burl-lapped plants they don’t have to be planted immediately, but when, is the question? Join other gardening enthusiasts for this delightful class. Class date: May 2. Class time: 12:30 p.m. Class fee: $7. “Macbeth” Theatre Art Study Class- Two-part Course. Come join like-minded adults for a study class of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy - Macbeth. Next, gather the following Sunday to see the play at Willamette University. Class facilitator, Karen Bolliger, will discuss and share some insight to what we can expect to see. Class date: Wednesday, April 19, 10-11:30
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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 wonderfully 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 & Thursday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $1/minute or $40/hour (Spa & Swedish Massage) Reflexology Cost: $20/30 min. or $30/45 min. Make an appointment today 503-588-6303.
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a.m. For second part of the course you will meet at Willamette University Theatre and attend the production. Date of play: Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m. PRE-PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED when your name is placed on class sign-up sheet. Class fee: $5. Separate ticket cost: $8 cash. Class fee and material costs are non-refundable. Birding Basics. A two-part bird watching class with our new City of Salem Park Ranger Mike Zieker, an avid birder for nearly a decade. Mike has been a Park Ranger since 2005, including 3 years at Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, Colorado, a world-renowned birders’ paradise. He has over 100 birds on his life list and looks forward to preparing you to start your list. The first class takes place at Center 50+ and includes a PowerPoint presentation to help you learn why birding is important as both a healthy hobby and as an aspect of citizen science. You will also learn how to use binoculars; and some tricks for knowing what to look for when ID’ing birds. Center 50+ class date: Tuesday, May 16. Class time: 10-11:30 a.m. For second class, meet Park Ranger Mike at Cascades Gateway Park on Thursday, May 18 from 8-10 a.m. for a guided bird walk (1-mile easy trail) to practice your new skills. Binoculars are strongly encouraged and recommended size is 8x42. Class fee: $3. MUSIC Music Appreciation Class. Handel to Hammerstein with Norman Devol, former faculty - Serra College and member of San Francisco Opera. Take this historical journey through musical styles from baroque to Broadway. Using multimedia presentations, live performance (including group sing-a-longs) participants will gain appreciation of musical styles through the centuries. We’ll explore links to historical events, backgrounds of composers and little-known facts to enhance our appreciation of the musical selections. Class date: Thursday, May 4. Class time: 10-11:30 a.m. Class fee: $10 Let’s Marimba. Four-class course. Learn to play Zimbabwean-style marimbas in this new class offering at Center 50+. All Levels of Experience accepted. 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 helpful. All equipment/materials are provided. Special May Class Dates: Wednesday, May 3. Class time: 12-1 p.m. For May 10, 17 & 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Four-course fee: $50. Beginning Guitar class. Instructor Carl Treski has been teaching since he was 20 years old. Grab a guitar or dust it off and join our guitar class! This 8-week course introduces you to basic chord strumming. We’ll
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May Volunteer of the Month:
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Carol has volunteered in the Computer Lab for three years. She is friendly and dependable and well deserving of being chosen as volunteer of the month. Carol greets you with a welcoming, “Can I help you,” when you enter the Lab. She assists Alvin Scott, the Lab Supervisor with much needed office work by signing you up for classes and directing you to the best person to answer your computer questions. Carol not only helps others, but she “learns” from her volunteer time. Carol is a retired school teacher and school librarian. Something many do not know is Carol is a published author. She has written several historical novels, mainly about the Civil War era. Her next novel, “Portland Story 1948”, will be available this summer. Her novels are available online so check them out. Carol lives in Dallas and has a grown son and daughter. She also has, in her words, “four PERFECT” grandchildren. Carol enjoys her time at Center 50+ and is definitely someone to meet and start up a conversation. Center 50+ thanks you, Carol, for volunteering your time and showing us that retiring is another great chapter in life.
Time With Friends - An Early Memory Loss Program
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Understanding Alzheimer’s disease: The Purpose of Life is a Life It is easy for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia to focus on their loves ones lost abilities, rather than on those of which they are still capable. Come and join us Monday, May 22 at 2 p.m. to learn tips and techniques that will help you turn daily tasks of living i.e. bathing, dressing, etc. into meaningful activities for you and your loved one! Abilities can remain intact longer and may improve function and memory. It will also facilitate compliance of certain needed everyday tasks, making it easier and more enjoyable for the person with dementia and the caregiver, while giving the person with dementia a sense of purpose and creating happy memories for the person providing care. Presenter: Lauren Heinatz, CSA, CCSI, CDT, CAEd, Transitions, Director ComForCare Home Care. Presented in partnership with Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends Program and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please call (503) 588-6303 to register. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior Helpers, Senior One Source, and Visiting Angels.
From the outside looking in, everything seems to be under control. Sure, mom is taking on added responsibilities because dad is getting more forgetful, but she says that she can handle it. She will let you know when she needs help; but will she? The toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on caregivers can be overwhelming physically, emotionally and financially. Add to that the health vulnerabilities that simply come with aging that can place a spousal caregiver in the danger zone. Families have good reason to worry. What are some things they can do to lighten their caregiver parent’s load? Some suggestions are to keep in touch regularly, offer to relieve their parent for the day by taking over caregiver duties, and encouraging their parent to seek regular respite. The Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program at Center 50+ provides an excellent opportunity for regular respite for caregivers of loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., participants are served a nutritious lunch, socialize with their peers, and participate in meaningful activities such as exercise, reminiscing, art therapy & crafts, and music therapy. Members enjoy coming to the Program while their caregivers receive a much-needed break. For more information about the Respite Program, please call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior One Source, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.
Time With Friends is a fun program that offers brain challenging activities, music, exercise, art, and support for individuals experiencing early memory loss. Members meet every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to connect with friends and give their brains a boost! For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator at 503-588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior One Source, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.
Tech 50+
Tech Talk Expansion into Apple Products Tech Talk will continue to take place on Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m. We are adding Thursdays from 10–11 a.m. for an Apple Product Tech Talk. Thursday Apple Tech Talk will be led by John and Bill, our Macintosh instructors. If you have a question regarding an Ipad, Iphone, Imac, or any other Apple product this is a great place to come. These will be informal discussions that may follow a predetermined topic of interest or we may spend the entire time discussing a topic/issue brought up by those in attendance. If you have a suggested topic of discussion you can email your topic to ascott@cityofsalem.net. As with our Tuesday time if you have a new portable device you would like to either show off or get assistance with please do bring it in. If we cannot find the answer to your questions, we will assist in finding someone who may be able to help you. These sessions are free of charge. We do ask that you sign in on our touch screen computers for attendance purposes. Tech50+ is sponsored by Atrio Health Plans. Times to remember: Tuesday 10-11 a.m. Tech Talk; Thursday 10–11 a.m. Apple Product Tech Talk.
LEARNING, continued from previous page start with easy folk songs and work our way up to songs by the Beatles, Eagles, and others. A drum machine will keep us together in a slow pace working our way up to faster styles with your teacher playing lead. Singing to these songs is optional. Some music theory
will be discussed. Student must provide own guitar. Eight Monday Sessions: May 1, 8, 15, 22 and June 5, 12, 19 and 26. Class time: 1-2 p.m. Class fee: $56. Additional cost for print materials paid to instructor at classes. Private Guitar Lessons. Carl Treski. Learn to play like the pros. Forty years of experience are behind you
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for these special seminars Tues., May 9, 10 a.m.: Kaiser Permanente Thurs, May 11, 1 p.m.: Atrio, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance Thurs, May 18, 10 a.m.: Medicare 101, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance Thurs, May 18, 1 p.m.: Regance, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance Tues, May 23, 9 a.m.: Providence Health Care
Living Well with Diabetes
This researched and proven workshop is designed to help adults with type II diabetes or pre-diabetes learn skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes. The workshop meets for 2 ½ hours once a week for six weeks. Workshop dates & location: Center 50+, June 14-July 19, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Contact Information: Elaine at 503-9671823 or health.promotion@nwsds.org.
when you learn note reading, chord strumming, music theory, bar chords, position playing and improvising. A song library of over 400 songs from the ‘40s-‘70s is available. Lessons are scaled to your personal abilities. All music and charts are free. Private lessons are $20 per ½ hour. Call Bonnie Katich at Center 50+, ph. 503588-6303 for session arrangements.
FOR MORE INFORMATION about anything in this UPDATE and activities at Center 50+ call 503-588-6303 or visit: www.cityofsalem.net/center50 Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha
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ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS ` MAY 2017
Monday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
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Woodshop Lapidary Jewelry Pool/Billiards Pine Needle Baskets SilverSneakers Silversmithing/ Jewelry Workshop 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 11:30 am Lunch 6:45 pm Woodcarving
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Wednesday
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
7:00 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm
Sunrise Rotary Woodshop Lapidary Pool/ Billiards Woodcarving Class SHIBA (by appt) SilverSneakers Yoga SilverSneakers Respite Care Lunch Writing Life Story
Club Meetings in May Mon, May 1: Wed, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: Thurs, May 4: Fri, May 5, 19:
Four Seasons, 6 p.m. Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m. WAMS, 6:30 p.m.; Spanish Club, 2 p.m.
Grow & Show, 7 p.m.
Tues, May 9: Angler’s Club, 6:30 p.m.; Book Club, 1:30 p.m. Thurs, May 11: Woodturners, 6 p.m.; Garden Club Board, 7 p.m.; Lapidary Club, 9 a.m. Fri, May 12: ACBO meeting, 1 p.m. Tues, May 16:
Needlepoint 12:30 p.m.;
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Woodcarvers, 7 p.m.
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Garden Club, 7 p.m.
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Monday 1: Tuesday 2: Wednesday 3: Thursday 4: Friday 5:
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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
Chicken Casserole Roasted Pork or Chicken Chili Con Carne Chicken Stir-Fry Baked Fish or Chicken
Monday 15: Chicken Salad Tuesday 16: Chicken Casserole Wednesday 17: Italian Strata
TRAVEL PRESENTATION: May 15, 1 p.m. Laura from Collette will give a presentation on Canada’s Winter Wonderland Dec 2-8 (only 4 spots left) and Spotlight on New York City on April 19-23, 2018, and a preview on Tropical Costa Rica on Nov 8-16, 2018. TRAVEL PRESENTATION: June7, 10 a.m. Western Frontiers featuring Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone & the Badlands June 20-28, 2018; Cape Cod & the Islands featuring Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket & Newport Sept 9-15, 2018; Philadelphia, the Poconos & the Brandywine Valley featuring Amish Country & 5 nights at one hotel Oct 21-26, 2018; and New Orleans Holiday featuring 4 nights in the French Quarter Dec 2-6, 2018. Come view these great trips planned in 2018. May 17: “An American in Paris,” Keller Auditorium, Cost $130 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and admission). Only a few spots left! May 21-23: Ashland and Jacksonville, two nights lodging at Best Western Bard’s Inn in down-town Ashland. Evening performance of “Shakespeare in Love,” a day trip to Historic Jacksonville, Oregon Cabaret Dinner Show of “The All Night Strut” a musical celebration of the 1930s and 40s, and a visit to Rogue Creamery on the way home. Cost $525 double, $650 single. Filling fast! June 28: Sternwheeler – Landmarks of the Gorge, $140 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, 5 hour boat trip and 2 meals). Waiting list only! July 13: Oregon Coast Aquarium with a stop in Old Town, cost $99 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, admission, and catered lunch in the Gleason Room with viewing window into a tank with Sharks & Rays). EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2017 & 2018 Canada’s Winter Wonderland, Dec. 2-8, 2017 Spotlight on New York City, April 19-23, 2018 Western Frontiers, June 20-28, 2018 Cape Cod & the Islands, Sept 9-15, 2018 England’s Treasures, Sept 2018 (date to be announced) Philadelphia, the Poconos & the Brandywine Valley, Oct 21-26, 2018 Tropical Costa Rica, Nov 8-16, 2018 New Orleans Holiday, Dec 2-6, 2018 Stop by and pick-up a flier for these extended trips (full Itinerary and pricing). Trip Desk is open Mondays - Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Watercolor Studio Yoga Respite Care Lunch Cards/Games Woodcarving
HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION
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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.
✤ MAY LUNCH MENU ✤
Monday 8: Beef Ravioli Tuesday 9: Herb Roasted Chicken Wednesday 10: Meatloaf Thursday 11: Chicken Enchiladas Friday 12: Baked Fish or Chicken
TRIPS AHOY!
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It takes a Lifetime to get this Young! May 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, May 19 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in May, 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, May 10: “Hidden Figures.” A period space-race drama is inspired by the real-life tale of a group of African-American female mathematicians. Classic Movie Day – Wednesday, May 26: “The Rock” starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage. 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.
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. * May 8 & 11, 1 p.m. * June 5 & 8, 1 p.m. * June 12 & 15, 5 p.m.
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ~ Eskimo Proverb
Red Cross needs platelet donations
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For the first time, people wanting to make a lifesaving difference in the Salem area can donate platelets at the American Red Cross Salem Blood Donation Center. This comes as the Red Cross issues a call for platelet and type O negative and AB blood donors to make an appointment to give after severe winter weather in some parts of the country caused about 250 Red Cross blood drives to cancel in March, resulting in more than 8,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations. The Salem donation center will begin collecting
platelet donations for patients battling cancer and others with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. Platelets are the clotting portion of blood and are needed for many reasons, but they are primarily given to cancer patients. Every 30 seconds, someone in the United States needs platelets, and over 1 million platelet transfusions are given to patients each year. “Platelet donors can make a profound difference in the lives of seriously ill patients, particularly those battling cancer,” says Karen Ellis, Apheresis operations manager of the Pacific Northwest Blood Services Region. Platelets, type O negative blood and type AB plasma are three of the most in-demand blood products by hospitals. Those who give can help patients locally or across the country. ■
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the salem oregon Donor center is located at 475 Cottage St. NE, Suite 110. Platelet donation hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Blood donation hours are 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, 1:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. call 800-733-2767 to make an appointment or for more information. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to complete pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire.
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HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped. Accepting applications at this time. We are committed to Vacation Rental providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities LINCOLN CITY OCEAN paid. Glenwood Manor, FRONT, fantastic view, 1687 NW Division St., fireplace, TV/VCR/DVD, 2 Corvallis. 541-753-3408. bdrms, kit/dishwasher, no smoking, no pets. HUD SUBSIDIZED UNVery comfortable. 503ITS for senior citizens 62 843-3157. Email: or older, disabled and/or holton@macnet.com. handicapped. Accepting applications at this time. LINCOLN CITY OCEAN We are committed to VIEW. Historic Wecoma providing equal housing neighborhood. 3 blocks opportunities. All utilities to beach. 2bdrm, 2ba. paid. Millwood Manor, Fully equipped kitchen. 2550 14th Ave SE, AlDISH TV/VCR/DVD. No bany. 541-928-2545. smoking. Pets maybe, with deposit. Email: deMiscellaneous hamer7848@msn.com for rates & pictures or LIFE AFTER DEATH? call 503-399-7848. Spiritual Wisdom On Life After Death—free bookUnits for Rent send address to xlntwon@yahoo.com. Other HUD SUBSIDIZED UNinfo www.eckankar.org, ITS for senior citizens 62 www.eckankar-oregon. or older, disabled and/or org. handicapped. Accepting applications at this time. For Sale We are committed to providing equal housing CURIO, BLACK WITH opportunities. All utilities GOLD accents. 6 paid. Surfwood Manor, 1/2x15x32.Only $300! 4545 SW Hwy 101, Lin503-743-3445. coln City, 541-996-3477.
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VINTAGE CADILLAC WANTED, 1949 to 1979. Rust free, nice cars only! No major projects. Prefer Fleetwood Sedan. jlp12 0k@hotmail.com/503Cemetery Plots 538-8096.
RESTLAWN MEMORY GARDENS, double depth lawn crypt with internment rights. Value $6700, selling $3500! Questions? Please contact Sharon, 406-3212555.
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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Mennonite Village
Picture yourself living at Mennonite Village... A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides living spaces for all levels of retirement just a short drive from Corvallis, Salem, or Eugene. With award-winning health care and beautifully landscaped grounds, Mennonite Village is an inclusive community of amazing people. The wellness program at Mennonite Village encompasses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of each resident. In addition to daily activities and classes offered by fitness instructors, residents enjoy Pickle Ball and Pétanque, gardening, a putting green, an indoor pool, massage therapy, and miles of scenic walking paths. Mennonite Village offers regularly scheduled transportation at no cost to its Village and Quail Run residents. Transportation can be arranged for a group of residents to attend special events, such as college athletic events or a symphony concert. Additionally, personal transportation can be hired by the hour through our In-Home Care Services. Mennonite Village is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make such a preference, limitation, or discrimination.
Mennonite Village is a fee-for-service community that offers a continuum of residential and healthcare options. It’s an “open campus” that welcomes new residents to all areas of the Village—you are not required to start in independent living. Should a need arise for additional health care or support, they’re available on campus, and you’ll pay only for the services you use. Independent Living Homes in the Village (including NEW CONSTRUCTION) Independent Living Apartments at Ashwood Courts I & II Assisted Living Apartments at Quail Run Adult Foster Memory Care Home at Mary's Place Memory Care at Lydia's House Long Term Nursing Care at Mennonite Home Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services at Mennonite Home In-Home Care to Residents of Linn, Benton, and Southern Marion Counties 541-928-7232 www.mennonitevillage.org www.facebook.com/mennonitevillage 5353 Columbus St SE, Albany, OR 97322