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Local quilters take their traditional art to another level

By MARY OWEN

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The tradition of quilting is alive and well in the MidWillamette Valley and beyond. “From Albany to Portland, it’s a quilt mecca,” says Michelle Swan, a founding member of Woodburn Quilting Society. “People quilt for different reasons – love of craft, accomplishment, love of designing, creating and building their pieces, and many times for therapy.” Woodburn Quilting Society began in 2013 when Swan and her friend, Suzanne Peden, discovered their passion for quilting and decided to start a local club. “Our mission was to teach others and serve the community, and in the process fulfill our own dreams, desires and needs,” Swan says of the group, which meets bi-monthly at the Woodburn Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We have an eclectic group of ladies from all skill levels and not just from Wood-

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Quilt clubs often attract visitors, such as Sue Funk (left), along with members like Candy Robinson, past evening president, who both were working on the Quilt Cottage 2016. Robinson owns Discover Quilting on South Commercial Street in Salem. Inset (top right), this quilt was voted “Best Use of Color.” (Page 1: Janet Hawes working on a piece of her quilt at a meeting of the Woodburn Quilting Society.) burn. We have learned so much from one another, and the friendship is truly the best part.” Michelle Byrum, a retired

U.S. Air Force officer, started quilting in the early ‘80s while still on active duty. “I discovered a book called ‘Lap Quilting’ with Georgia

Bonesteel,’” says Byrum, who still quilts. “I thumbed through the book and thought, ‘How hard could that be?’ After years of making a lot of mistakes, I

can honestly say it was a lot harder than I thought. But I stuck with it and actually enjoy both the making of the quilt as well as hand-quilting it.” A member of the Mid-Valley Quilting Guild, Byrum loves to applique, a technique of applying pieces of fabric on top of another to form the design, by hand or machine. “Since I wasn’t really a very good piecer, I was really happy to find a quilting technique that I really liked and was good at,” she says. “I’ve been doing floral applique quilts and teaching my techniques through the Pacific Northwest for years now.” To date, Byrum has created two quilts featuring her original cat designs – cats with attitude – and both were award winners. The second quilt, “Return of the Gully Cats,” won Best Original Design and Best Applique at the recent MVQG biennial Quilt Show. “It feels great to be recognized for one’s skill and creativity,” she says. Like Swan, Byrum loves using cotton fabrics and designs her own patterns. She finds quilting “fun, challenging, frustrating and relaxing all at the same time.” “Shopping for the fabrics is fun,” she says. “The challenges and frustrations come when I

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For an extensive list of Northwest quilting events and links to guild-member quilt shops and quilt-related businesses, visit midvalleyquiltguild.com. Also onsite is guild member Michele Bilyeu’s blog about her quilting journey, with-heart-andhands.com, with links to The Prayer Flag Project. Find Woodburn Quilting Society on Facebook.

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am working out the designs to my satisfaction. Putting the blocks together can be relaxing whether you are doing your quilt blocks on the machine or by hand. The best part is the sense of accomplishment I get when the quilt is finished.” Byrum’s advice to someone who’s thinking about taking up quilting? “Take classes,” she says. “A beginning class or two will certainly be enough to find out if quilting is something you want to pursue. And if you want to pursue quilting, join a guild. Quilters are eager to help and share with beginning quilters.” Stretch and Sew Fabrics in Keizer offers classes aimed at several levels of learning, owner Judy Craig says. “We have all the tools, rulers, cutters, threads, batting, fabrics, patterns and classes to help make the process easy,” says Craig, of the BERNINA store that held two sew-in events in May. Quilters usually start with a lap quilt or similar project to learn the basics and move up to as complex a project as a mural or landscape, Craig says. “Most people use cottons and the designs can vary from a simple log cabin pattern to a very intricate pattern like the Victorian Star that we are doing in a class,” she says. “It depends on skill level and time. We have a wide variety of

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Above, friends Suzanne Peden and Michelle Swan discovered they had a passion for quilting and decided to start a local club. Right, one of Swan’s quilt pieces. Far right, Michelle Byrum's quilt won “Best Original Design.” quilting patterns and books.” Craig says her store uses embroidery machines to do the quilting on finished quilt tops, or people can pay a person to

quilt it with a long-arm machine. To get started, guild members say just choose a project. Bed quilts, lap quilts, neo-natal blankets, quilted bags, placemats, table runners, decorative items, quilted clothing, one-ofa-kind gifts, wall hangings, prayer pillows, even adult bibs are on the list of things to make. A plethora of free patterns are usually available on most guild websites. “Everything is in,” Swan says about quilting. “Handpiecing, quick and easy, scrappy, applique, embellishing, art, traditional – it’s all about the individuals’ need to express themselves. Different people, different interests and styles.” And if a quilter wants to donate, most guilds have charitable projects that can find homes for any item made. The Woodburn Quilting Society donated 12 quilts to the local charity, Love INC, last year. ■

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Money management program needs more volunteers

By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Can’t balance your checkbook? NorthWest Senior and Disability Services can help those with limited incomes and assets unravel the mysteries of handling finances via its Oregon Money Management Program. The free program has been operating in NWSDS’s five-county service area for about a year, and is open to anyone ages 60 and older, and adults with disabilities, ages 18 and older. “The program connects volunteers to seniors and adults with disabilities to assist them in managing their household budgets,” says Julie Sobel, Money Management-Gatekeeper program coordinator for the agency. “Or they might help by performing tasks like sorting mail, organizing financial paperwork, setting up and using online bill pay, and reconciling their checkbooks.” Paying bills, banking, filling out forms, debt management and insurance claims are also topics for assistance, according to information on

the agency’s website. Volunteers are always needed and may need to know about Medicare, Medicaid, federal benefit types and rules, debt management, and credit and medical reports, Sobel says. “The only skill a volunteer needs is the ability to balance a checkbook,” Sobel says. “Anyone who calls or emails me will receive a link to watch an informational video and fill out an application, if interested. Our volunteers enjoy a lot of flexibility.” In as little as two hours per month, a volunteer can make a difference in the life of a vulnerable adult. They can take time off for vacation and travel, and can choose the day of the week and time of day to volunteer, according to the program’s flyer. “The volunteers in the program become very savvy in their financial acumen after completing training and beginning to serve clients,” Sobel says. “Volunteers learn that their role is not to provide advice to their clients, but rather to provide resources, so the volunteer learns a lot about where to go

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To learn more about the Oregon Money Management Program, visit nwsds.org and click on Get Assistance: Services to pull up the program. A link is available to a sevenminute video that provides an overview of the program. For more information, contact Julie Sobel at 503304-3407 or Julie.sobel@nwsds.org.

what to expect in their checking or savings accounts or in their investments,” she says. “And then knowing who to report it to when they may be a potential victim.” NWSDS has posters, placemats and brochures that teach how to avoid fraud by methods such as being able to spot imposters, never paying upfront for a promise, hanging up on robocalls, being skeptical about free trials, and never depositing a check and wiring money back. “Financial exploitation is a much stronger beast to tackle because it often involves a family member and usually involves someone who had a fiduciary duty to the individual,” Sobel says. “Everyone needs to be very careful about who they allow to assist them. Never allow someone with an addiction, past or present, or a criminal history to help you manage your money.” NWSDS also offers a Gatekeeper program where Sobel trains “everyday people who encounter seniors and people with disabilities to watch for danger signs that someone may need assistance” due to a mental, physical, emotional or financial struggle. “The trained person learns how to make a referral for the person in need to get assistance,” she explains. NSWDS offers other services including: information and assistance, financial and medical assistance, in-home and community-based services, senior meals, peer counseling, Medicare counseling, adult foster home licensing, and Adult Protective Services. The agency’s mission is to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities maintain peace of mind, independence, and protection against fraud and financial exploitation. ■

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■ An article in the June edition on covered bridges stated that the Chitwood Bridge is near Lincoln City. Rather, the bridge is located in Lincoln County, and actually several miles from Lincoln City. ■ A picture of a telephone in the article "Hello, operator?" was identified as 19th century. Instead, it is from the early 1900s. NW Boomer and Senior News strives for accuracy in all its reporting and regrets the errors.

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Long-term care program hosts training conference By MICHELLE TE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Dan Dunham watched as his parents aged and their life situation changed. They went from owning and running a farm, then downsizing to a smaller home, and finally moving to a residential care facility. “It was a natural progression,” he says. “And I saw that their needs were being met, and they were well cared for.” It also raised a new awareness in Dunham about the issues involved in long-term care, and he eventually began volunteering to ensure that residents in care facilities were getting just that — care. “It’s interesting, and I think I can help,” says Dunham, who lives in Corvallis and volunteers as a certified ombudsman for the state’s Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In the past three years, he has visited 70 foster homes, speaking with residents, and ensuring that they are getting the care they deserve. He also feels a special calling as a man visiting other men in residential care. “We need more men ombudsmen,” he says. “I’ve felt that’s a calling, to be available to aging men, to listen and understand what’s happening with them.” Dunham offered his views during the ombudsmen’s annual training conference in Wilsonville in early May. More than 120 volunteers from around the state came to the conference, where they learned about reporting their finds, efforts by care facilities to minimize frailty among their residents, and information about the ombudsman office’s past and present initiatives in the Oregon Legislature, among other topics. At the conference, several individuals were recognized, including one who received

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lene Bigelow, who has been a certified ombudsman for about 15 years. She advocates for residents in long-term care facilities, protecting their rights and dignity while ensuring quality care. She learns of residents’ concerns and works to correct situations by cooperating with facility staff. She also mentors new trainees. Additionally, she volunteers as an OSU Extension Master Gardener, and with Sponsors, Inc. “Charlene is gentle, kind, attentive, patient and nonjudgmental with her residents, and yet charming, clear, succinct and firm with

the facility staff,” says Diane Bishop, of the LTC Ombudsman office. “Hundreds of residents have had a better quality of life due to her advocacy.” National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate and thank the many volunteers who are making a difference in their communities. The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman recognizes its 190 volunteers who provided 28,456 hours of service in 2016 for residents who are elderly or disabled. These volunteers made 14,092 visits to nursing homes, assisted living and residential care facilities, and adult foster homes, to ensure each resident received advocacy, and education of their rights. Residents find they have a person who will listen to their concerns and then work to resolve the issues. More volunteers are needed, and a monthly online training is scheduled to facilitate those who are interested. Call 800522-2602, or visit Oregon. gov/LTCO for more information. ■

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APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING On July 16, 1969, a little over eight years after President Kennedy challenged NASA to put a man on the moon, a massive Saturn 5 rocket propelled the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, the lunar module Eagle and its now-famous crew (Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot) on its historic journey towards the moon. On July 20, America and the rest

of the world held its breath as the Eagle touched down on the lunar surface in the Sea of Tranquility. We all heard Neil Armstrong report to NASA and the world, “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” Only 30 seconds of fuel remained. Half a billion people watched on television as Armstrong lightly planted his boot on the moon’s dusty surface and proclaimed, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Soon after,

Aldrin described the moonscape as “magnificent desolation.” The two astronauts spent two and a half hours exploring the moon’s surface, collecting 47.5 pounds of samples and taking photographs. They left behind an American flag, a patch honoring the fallen Apollo 1 crew, and a plaque on one of the Eagle’s legs that reads, “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon. July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.” After 21.5 hours on the lunar surface. The crew returned safely to earth, splashing down in the Pacific near Hawaii on July 24. An odd piece of trivia: Buzz Aldrin’s mother’s maiden name was Moon. ■

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By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER

A few days ago, my youngest daughter surprised me with a huge bouquet of roses. These gorgeous beauties were not your florist shop, tightly budded perfection wrapped in pretty cellophane variety. She knows me better than that. These were full, luscious, bury-your-nose-in-frilly-softpetals kind of roses in shades of creamy white and soft yellow and peachy-pink, each with a slightly unique perfume that demanded deep and sustained inhalation. She had picked them from the garden where she works. I’ve got them in a vase, right next to me as I write this and they make me so happy. Who can resist fresh flowers? As the recipient of a bouquet, our mood is lifted and our specialness is affirmed. We

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I won’t forget my daughter’s gesture. I don’t grow very many rosebushes but I sure enjoy their blossoms, most especially the fragrant favorites such as “Rose de Rescht” and “Jacques Cartier,” both classified as heirloom, Portland roses. Rose de Rescht is a deep, cerese-red, aging to purple, and Jacques Cartier is a vibrant pink. Both are spicy, sweetly fragrant. “Darlow’s Enigma” with its clusters of small, snow-white blossoms, and “Rhapsody in Blue,” sporting pretty purple flowers, are also intensely fragrant garden gems and make my garden chores so pleasurable. Even if you don’t have much space for a garden, you can grow oriental lilies. They work beautifully, planted in a container on the patio, or they can be cut and brought indoors and will last for a week in a container. Either way, you’ll be

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You really feel you hit the jackpot when flowers both look good and smell wonderful, like this Carolina Allspice.

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If you want to bring your pets, be sure to plan ahead

partner Mike’s dogs: Agnes, a rat terrier and “super lap Photo by Terry Jacobson Pet Photography dog”; BritTerri Ellen likes bringing her pets when ten, a rat she travels, including Ginger the cat and terrier mix; Toovie, her Chihuahua. and her dog, Jasper, a cocker spaniel. Water, a we wouldn’t normally see,” container for the water, and a says Bingham, a recovered travel container that has two actor, former network TV bowls and dog food are their script supervisor and now a “musts” for traveling. Toss in a writer/transcriber. “It just defolding travel kennel, two pends on where we’re taking booster seats for the two them.” In March, the couple took smaller dogs, a few toys and their dogs with them to a conthey’re ready to go. “We feel better that we don’t ference in San Francisco. “We all stayed at the Hallhave to deal with the stress of a sitter, that we get to have them mark Resort,” she says. “It with us, and that sometimes it was just over an hour to get opens up different places that out there, and the dog-friendly rooms opened up right outside. We got to stay at the beach, take the dogs for a walk.” The hotel, Bingham says, was “super dog-friendly,” including a welcome kit with dog treats, dog towels, Frisbee, water bottles, dog sheet and toys. She advises booking ahead and early. Less spendy

accommodations are mainly just “dog-friendly,” she says. “There are often limited numbers of dog-friendly rooms in a hotel,” she says. “A lot of hotels have a maximum of twodog limits and/or they have additional dog fees. “KOA is a really good option even if you’re not a camper, as a lot of them have bare bones cabins called Kamping Kabins,” she adds. “You bring your own linens and towels, and there’s no TV, but they usually have Wi-Fi. I crossed the country with two cats from New York to Los Angeles and that was by far one of the easier places to stay with pets. And cheap.” Bingham advises bringing an extra duvet, your own dog towels and dog poo bags. “We’ve also had a lot of luck with Red Roof Inns,” she says. “And Airbnbs. Again, check rules on number of dogs and dog deposits, but a lot of them are more likely to be easier with dogs than a hotel as they’re houses.” Bingham’s favorite place to visit with her canines’ pals is Sleeping Lady in Leavenworth, Wash. “It’s a magical place and very dog friendly,” she says. “And we’ve had a great time in Newport and on the Oregon coast in general.” Bobbi Burton has a medical service dog that goes with her everywhere. She likes using VRBO, a vacation rental site that offers a list of pet-friendly homes and condos. “It’s like packing for a child,” she says about traveling with her canine. “She usually has two small suitcases.” Becky Dent likes to take her dogs camping in yurts at onthe-beach campgrounds. “So fun,” she says. Some of the go-to places closer to home include Central Bark, an off-leash park equipped with picnic tables, water and cleanup stations. The Dallas park gets a “five-biscuit” rating from BringFido.com. The new Keizer Dog Park and Oregon Garden in Silverton are also good places to take dogs. As well as area dog parks, the site also lists petfriendly hotels, restaurants, activities, events, services and more. Another good source for tips on traveling with pets is travelchannel.com. ■

The Oregon Department of Justice’s Consumer Advocate Program is seeking volunteers to answer the Consumer Hotline. Hotline volunteers screen calls for violations of the Unlawful Trade Practices Act, ORS 646.608, and send out consumer complaint forms when appropriate. Volunteers also answer questions on consumer topics, distribute con-

sumer related brochures, and refer callers to appropriate agencies. The Hotline serves consumers between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteer shifts are four hours once a week. Training is provided. Contact JoAnn MacDonald, volunteer coordinator, 503-373-0371, joann.macdonald@doj.state.or.us. ■

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Paws up for pet-friendly places to stay, sites to see, and things to do. More people are traveling with their pets these days, and finding the right venues can be a challenge. “But whether you are traveling with your cat or dog by car, airplane, ship or train, there are plenty of things you can do to make it easier on your pets,” says Terri Ellen. “When thinking about your trip, let’s do what’s the safest and most comfortable for them.” The owner of Nature’s Pet Market and Sunny Paws Grooming in South Salem, Ellen says if taking a pet along, aim for a safe and low-stress trip. “By car, the most important thing you can do happens to also be the safest and most comfortable way for any pet to travel and that is inside a crate or carrier,” she says. “The crate should be anchored to the vehicle using a seat belt or other secure means.” Another way to secure a pet is to use a seatbelt strap that attaches to a harness or a pet seat which secures to the seatbelt. When Ellen travels with Toovie, her 13-year-old Chihuahua, she takes along a collapsible water bowl, a favorite toy, lots of moist treats, a small bottle of shampoo, a comb or hairbrush, a blanket, chews, an extra leash, calming treats, poop bags, food and a laminated photo of her and her dog

Photo by Michael P. Kelly

When Kirstie Bingham and Mike Kelly vacation, they bring along their three dogs, including Jasper and Britten (above). These pet owners have found that it’s very important to plan ahead when bringing their dogs. to prove ownership. “And remember to give your pet plenty of rest stops to stretch their legs and do their business,” Ellen says. “And very important, please don’t ever leave your pet alone in a car.” If traveling by air or train, find out if pets are allowed in the cabin/car and if an additional cost is required. Ask about any special pet health and immunization requirements, specific carrier types, and other regulations. And make sure to use a collar/harness that won’t catch in carrier doors. “If a dog has to ride in a cargo hold, you are better off driving or leaving the dog at home,” Ellen advises. Kirstie Bingham travels with three dogs. These include her

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EL PAISANITO

■ Go on an ice cream adventure

By MICHELLE TE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

It’s summertime and a trip to your favorite ice cream store means the difficult choice between chocolate and vanilla, a fruity surprise or maybe a root beer float. But how about a treat with a southof-the-border twist? Maybe a little spicy chili-limón on top of your ice cream? Paleteria el Paisanito owners Bertha and Daniel Gomez have been intriguing customers for several years with their innovative and unusual approach to frozen treats. While they offer traditional scoops like strawberry, and cookies and cream — they also use influences from their home state of Michoacán, Mexico, to make ice cream in flavors like cheese, avocado, pine nuts, star fruit and rose water. “From what I’ve heard, Michoacán is known for its ice cream,” says Erica Jauri, one of the Gomez’s five daughters. “There was one year where one of my brothers went and explored the areas to get ideas. My parents did it, too.” They combined that knowledge with some customer requests to come up with the ice cream flavors they make, Jauri says. But they didn’t stop there. El Paisanito, located on Woodburn’s Front Street, also sells some unusual snow cone-like frozen treats that combine both Mexican and American styles. The “diablito,” for example is shaved ice topped with a homemade fruit mixture, fresh lime juice and a chili-limón powder. Fruit flavors include strawberry, pineapple, chamyo, tamarind, mango and nance. They also have coconut, watermelon and cucumber flavors. “These are flavors that many of our customers would get in Mexico,” Jauri says. “The diablito is our top seller.” They also sell a raspaloco, another version of a snow cone, but with Mexican candy on top. The nieveloca is a bit like a soda float, with sorbet, chililimón and a tamarind stick. The brightly-colored store gets busy on weeknights and weekends, with customers snaking through Disneyland-like lines to get a taste of the unusual ice cream flavors, snow cones and ice cream bars.

Hard work and a dream Jauri says the success of the business is due to her parents’ hard work, desire to work for themselves and coming up with good ideas. Both Bertha and Daniel grew up in Coalcomán, Mexico, but didn’t really know one another until they had both moved to Washington state. Bertha’s father died when she was young, and she helped run the family’s “mercado,”

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Paleteria el Paisanito, 429 N. Front St., Woodburn. Open until 7 p.m. daily. 503-981-9087.

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Top left:This ice cream shop uses a lot of limes in its frozen treats. Top middle: Some of the ice cream bars they make.Top right: Nieveloca is another popular treat made with sorbet. Middle: Bertha and Daniel Gomez spend all their time making ice cream and keeping their business running smoothly. Above:Two scoops of ice cream, please, for sisters Yamileth and Emily de Jesus Mendoza. something that taught her the value of hard work. Daniel also helped support his parents. When they moved their family to Gervais, they sold ice cream bars out of a minivan for part of their income. They made enough money to buy an old mail truck for their business, and eventually had three or four mail trucks for selling ice cream in Gervais,

Woodburn, Canby and Hubbard. Bertha got the idea to start making and wholesaling their own ice cream bars, or “paletas,” rather than buy them from another distributor, something that went over quite well. With this success came the desire to open their own ice cream shop in Hubbard, Jauri says. When they outgrew that space five or six years ago, they

moved to a much larger location in downtown Woodburn. The shop is open from February through October. “We have two boys, and five girls, and everybody has their part in the business,” Jauri says. “My older brother, he’s the tech person. He takes the pictures of the products, makes the posters, helped make the labels on the bags. My other brother is very artistic. He put together the logo, painted the inside. With the sisters, we all work here, put our ideas in. We just do what we need to do.” Because they work so hard while the shop is open, Bertha and Daniel often miss family functions, or the family just moves the party to the ice cream store. When the store closes for the winter, Bertha and Daniel, now age 56, head back to Mexico, where they visit family and recharge their batteries. Jauri says her parents enjoy being financially stable and not having to worry if something comes up. “My dad was telling me, that when he was little, he had to work to help his parents,” she says. “To this day, he still helps them. He’s thankful for that. But with this business, now he feels his children don’t have to help their parents, they can just worry about taking care of themselves.” ■

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June 28 Book Discussion: “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan, 5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library, 515 1st Ave.

Hillstomp, blues, 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park Amphitheatre, Monmouth. Free.

Monmouth Senior Center trip: Silver Falls and Oregon Garden, 9 a.m. $23. 503-8385678.

June 29 DIY Terrariums, 5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library, 515 1st Ave.

or 800-237-5920.

June 30 (through July 4) St. Paul Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. daily, also 1:30 p.m. July 4. StPaulRodeo.com,

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Community Breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St. $6/$3.

Saturday Night Dance and Potluck with Lee Easter and Evelyn, 7 to 10 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5.

Daily Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 1, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE.

Aloha Fitness Classes, 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-580-9943 or 503-588-0748.

Silverton Day, with live music and fireworks, 6 p.m. Oregon Garden, Silverton. $5 suggested donation.

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Open House, 2 to 4 p.m., Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5.50. 503390-7441.

Shinkle Family Band, folk-country, 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park Amphitheater, Monmouth. Free.

Yoga by Faye Floyd, 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748.

Adult Coloring Group, 5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Free.

Speaker Series: Author Charles Johnson, noon, Hearing Room E, Oregon State Capitol, Salem.

(also July 8) Art and Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. Tables are $15. 503-588-0748.

50th Anniversary Beach Bill Birthday Bash Concert with

Movies in the Garden: “The Notebook,” 8:30 p.m., Oregon Garden, Silverton. $4.

Salter Smith, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Capitol Mall, Salem.

Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, “Finding Your Way Through DNA,” noon to 1 p.m., Anderson Room A, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. 503-363-0880. Silverton Senior Center trip: Sisters Quilt Show. 503-8733093.

Hawaiian Luau, 6:30 p.m., Keizer Rotary Amphitheatre, Keizer Rapids Park. Kraorg.com.

Show and Shine car show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Woodburn Estates, 1776 Country Club Road. ShowandShineWoodburnEstatesGolf.com.

Silverton Senior Center board meeting, 1:30 p.m., 115 Westfield St. Membership open to ages 50 and older, $25.

Reckless Rockhounds, classic rock, 6:30 p.m., Woodburn Library Park. Free. Food for sale.

Ed Clark Insurance/Regence, 10 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-5880748.

River Rock Concerts: Con Bro Chill, Salem’s Riverfront Park. $15. Riverrocksalem.com.

Wildwood Allstar Review, rock, 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park Amphitheater, Monmouth. Free.

Stayton History: Who Lived There? 7 p.m., Stayton Public Library, 515

N. 1st Ave. 503-769-3313.

Movies in the Garden: “Independence Day,” 8:30 p.m., Oregon Garden, Silverton. $4.

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(through July 15) Salem Greene Estates Patio Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4730 Auburn Road NE.

Pancake or biscuit and gravy breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $5. 503-588-0748.

Donate your recyclables, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., CAFA/ PAL booth near Winter and Union streets, Salem Saturday Market. Cat food donations also taken.

Farm to Table Dinner and Auction, Oregon Garden’s Grand Hall, Silverton. Benefits Marion Polk Food Share. $85/$95. MarionPolkFoodShare.org or 503-581-3855. Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, 6:30 p.m., Keizer Rotary Amphitheatre, Keizer Rapids Park. Kraorg.com.

Saturday Night Dance and Potluck with Jefferson Parks Band, 7 to 10 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5.

(through July 18) AARP Driver’s Safety, 9 a.m. to noon, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-5880748.

(through July 22) Keizer Homegrown Theater Production, 6:30 p.m., Keizer Rotary Amphitheatre, Keizer Rapids Park. Kraorg.com.

River Rock Concerts: Matt Nathanson, Salem’s Riverfront Park. $25. Riverrocksalem.com. Time Machine, ‘80s to today’s hits, 6:30 p.m., Woodburn Library Park. Free. Food for sale.

Saturday Night Dance and Potluck with Lee Nicholas and Diane, 7 to 10 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5. Fundraiser Dinner, with music, raffle, photos, 12:30 to 4 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $12/$15. 503-390-7441.

Silverton’s GOT Talent community talent show and barbecue, 1 to 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $5/$3. Apply by July 10 to enter. 503-873-3093.

David Rosenfeld relates his family’s experiences during World War II as European Jews, noon, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 S. Warren St.

Briana Renea, country, 6:30 p.m., Woodburn Library Park. Free. Food for sale.

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River Rock Concerts: Blues Traveler, Salem’s Riverfront Park. $25.

Sunsets in the Garden, 6 p.m., live music and wine tasting, Oregon Garden, Silverton. $12/$10.

Jenny Don’t and the Spurs, country, 6:30 p.m., Main Street Park Amphitheater, Monmouth. Free.

Movies in the Garden: “Field of Dreams,” 8:30 p.m., Oregon Garden, Silverton. $4.

(through July 29) Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish-Shaw, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy. SE, Aumsville.

Community Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $5/$3. Brady Goss, 6:30 p.m., Keizer Rotary Amphitheatre, Keizer Rapids Park. Kraorg.com.

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

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Center 50+ Hosts National Night Out Event—August 1st Join others at a community block party at Center 50+ (2615 Portland Rd.) on August 1 from 5:307:30 p.m. The Center will serve free hotdogs and ice cream, with games, and activities for all. Resources and other community services such as Fire and Police will be visiting during the event. This event is open to all seniors, surrounding neighbors, and people of all ages. This is a great time to connect and get to know your neighbors. For more info contact Marilyn at 503-5886303. Look forward to seeing everyone there and getting to know you better.

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Paula was selected as Center 50+ Volunteer of the Year in April and will be nominated for Volunteer of the Year Recognition Award for the City of Salem in August. Her recognition was kept a secret until announced at the Center 50+ Luau. We would like to share a few things about Paula and why she is so very worthy of both these recognitions. Paula is a native Oregonian and a graduate of Oregon State University. She taught business for 35 years at Santiam High School and was the Activities Director. She was a member of the Hall of Fame at Santiam High School. Paula was a long time clerk for the Mill City Rural Fire Protection District and a past member of the Salem Soroptimist Club. Paula has been a volunteer for many years at Center 50+ and is a past President of the Friends of Center 50+. Paula and her husband, Tom, reside in Salem. Tom and several friends shared that Paula loves to travel, cares for others, good at doing research, takes a job seriously, fun, techy, an animal lover, always upbeat, and a supportive friend. Paula, you are an outstanding individual and Center 50+ is honored to recognize you.

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It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Fit!

July Featured Fitness Class: 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 held Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10 a.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50. Your first class is complimentary.

Too Hot to Exercise? We’ve got the answer...

The hot summer weather is upon us and while there are so many wonderful recreational activities to do in the sun, exercising is one that can be a bit discouraging if you are someone who gets tired out easily in the heat. Don’t feel discouraged Fit 50+ has the answer for you……Our air conditioned 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 Classic, SilverSneakers Yoga, and Tai Chi to Yoga, Zumba and Tone Your Bones. Fit 50+ also emphasizes mind and body care as we offer massage therapy to reduce aches and pains, and foot care and haircuts to help you relax and feel refreshed. Fit 50+ has several incredible membership options to choose from. Visit Fit 50+ today and let us help you decide which membership is best for YOU. All new members receive a complimentary orientation class with one of our Certified Personal Trainers. Fit 50+ welcomes SilverSneakers and Silver & Fit members in our Fitness Center, come in and find out if you qualify today. Fit 50+ is open Mon.-Thur.7:30 a.m. -7 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

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+

Have you experienced a massage with heated rocks and organic essential oils? In addition to the obvious benefits of stress reduction, massage also helps to increase circulation and joint mobility, enhance immunity, alleviate back pain, and leaves you with an overall feeling of well-being. Kathleen offers, a relaxing spa massage and foot 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: $40 for an hour (Spa Massage). Foot Reflexology Cost: 30 min- $20 or 45 min- $30. Make an appointment today 503-588-6303.

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Community Services

Medicare Resource Table Offers Help

Local Salem Insurance Agency, Wix Agency, will be hosting a resource table for the months of July & August at the Center 50+ for all your questions related to Medicare. Whether you are looking at enrolling into Medicare for the first time or just have questions related to your current coverage please stop by to meet a local agent from the Wix Agency to learn more about your Medicare options and how to navigate the complex healthcare system! • Table Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Looking for a more comprehensive way to learn about your Medicare options in a classroom setting? Attend one of their scheduled meetings: • Monday, July 10, 2 p.m. • Thursday, August 17, 2 p.m.

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SAVE-THE-DATE for these special seminars

Taking Tech into Summer We look forward to sharing tech hobbies with you this summer. In July Center 50+ is having summer day camps. Camps will be on Wednesdays from July 5 through July 26. You have the option of joining the individual tech classes, joining in on the camp events for the day, or signing up for the entire 4-day camp. Tech 50+ will be putting on Technology classes each day for $6 per class. July 5, we are going to talk about Fitness Tracking with technology. July 12, we will explore and beat the heat using Google Earth. July 19, we will be taking a field trip to the park to use a geocaching app. July 26, we will be learning to make a digital photo album. Each one of these tech classes gives you a glimpse into using technology to assist you in hobbies. For further details come up to the Tech 50+ Computer Learning Center.

■ Thursday, July 6, 1 p.m. Atrio, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance ■ Tuesday, July 11, 10 a.m. Kaiser Permanente ■ Thursday, July 13, 10 a.m. Medicare 101, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance ■ Thursday, July 13, 1 p.m. Regence, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance

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Come by Center 50+ to sign up for Life Long Learning classes or call 503-588-6303. Class Fee Payment required at beginning of class registration. ARTS AND CRAFTS Carving duck decoys from wood the Oregon Decoy and Wildfowl Guild. The Guild is a group of individuals dedicated to promoting the traditional history of decoy making and its development as an art form. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Saturday, July 29, 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. Every Monday, 6:45– 8:45 p.m. Cost $5 per class. Acrylic Painting Mixed Media 2-day Workshop. With Linda Osburn. Play with paste, gels and textures to create two complete paintings. Participants from signup sheet will be called for supply list instructions. Two Class dates: Wednesday, August 2 and Thursday, August 3. Class time: 1- 3:30p.m. Class fee: $49 Jewelry Techniques. “Show and Tell” style presentations will initially consist of basics such as: jewelry making tools, materials and metals, and torch & metal cutting techniques. Class date: Every Wednesday. Class time: 5:30–8:30 p.m. Drop in fee: $3. Jewelry Beading Class. This class time is set up to help beginners with the basics and work with intermediate and advanced students on individualized projects. It’s easy to do and you can go at your own pace, making beautiful pieces of jewelry: bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. You will learn bead stringing, wire wrapping and chaining. Class dates: Second & fourth Tuesdays of the month. Class time: 9–11:30 a.m. Class fee: $5. Card Making with Joan Cowley. Make and take three adorable cards. This is a fun class for beginners

and more advanced crafters. Space is limited and sign-up 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. PERSONAL ENRICHMENT ASHI CPR Certification and Basic Wilderness First Aid- with Instructor Carol Gleason. Wilderness first aid is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment. Students will receive an ASHI CPR Certification. This is a two-day course. Cost: $50. Class dates: Monday and Tuesday, July 10 & 11. Class time: 12-4 p.m. This ASHI class is often offered for a fee of over $100.00 at other locations. Pet CPR/First Aid with Carol Gleason. Carol Gleason received her training at the Lake Tahoe WOOF Dog Search and Rescue Conference. This is a one- day 3-hour course. CPR will be taught using dog and cat manikins and first aid instruction will cover topics such as; how to assess an animal in a wilderness hiking emergency, how to muzzle your dog safely and what items you need for a pet first aid kit. Cost: $15. Class date: Wednesday, August 9. Class time: 1-4 p.m. Birding Basics. A two-part bird watching class with our new City of Salem Park Ranger Mike Zieker who has been 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 today. 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. If you have binoculars bring them to class because you will learn how to use them; and some tricks for knowing what to look for

■ Thursday, July 20, 1:30 p.m. sponsored by Providence

when identifying birds. Center 50+ class date: Tuesday, July 18. Class time: 10-11:30 a.m. For second class, meet Park Ranger Mike at Minto-Brown Park on Thursday, July 20 at 8 a.m. for a guided bird walk to practice your new skills. Binoculars are strongly encouraged and recommended size is 8x42. Class fee: $3. HISTORY If you love history, join the “History Drop in Group” here at Center 50+ This group of folks love to learn about interesting points in history, while watching hour long lectures on DVD. Each week a new topic is presented. Drop in fee: $3, no prior registration required. Meets every Tuesday, from 10 a.m.–12 noon. The Real Pirates of the Caribbean. Instructor Dr. Doug Kroll. Class date: Tuesday, July 11. Class time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Class fee: $5 MUSIC Private Guitar Lessons with Carl Treski. Learn to play like the pro’s …..40 years of experience are behind you when you learn note reading, chord strumming, and music theory, bar chords, position playing, and improvising. Lessons are scaled to your personal abilities. Private lessons are $20 per ½ hour. Call Bonnie Katich at Center 50+, 503-588-6303 for session arrangements. Music Appreciation Class – Handel to Hammerstein with Norman Devol, Former Voice Faculty – Sierra 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 singa-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, July 20. Class time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Class fee: $10

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

Happy

Independence Day

America!

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ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS J JULY 2017

Monday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am

Tuesday

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

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 6:30 pm

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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 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 5:30 pm

Sunrise Rotary Woodshop Lapidary Pool/ Billiards Woodcarving Class SHIBA (by appt) SilverSneakers Yoga SilverSneakers Respite Care Lunch Writing Life Story Jewelry Techniques

Club Meetings in July Mon, July 3:

Four Seasons, 6 p.m.

Wed, July 5, 12, 19, & 26:

Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m.

Thurs, July 6: WAMS, 6:30 p.m. Fri, July 7 & 21: Spanish Club, 2 p.m. Tues, July 11:

Angler’s Club, 6:30 p.m.

Thurs, July 13: Woodturners, 6 p.m. Lapidary Club, 9 a.m. Tues, July 18:

Needlepoint, 12:30 p.m.

Tues, July 25:

Woodcarvers, 7 p.m.

Thursday

Garden Club Board, 7 p.m.

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 6:30 pm

Friday

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 Table Tennis

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:00 pm

Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Watercolor Studio Respite Care Lunch Cards/Games Woodcarving

HOW TO GET MORE

8:30 amINFORMATION Lapidary 8:30 am Pool/Billiards

● Call for your newcomers packet 503-588-6303 ● Tune in to KBZY Radio 1490 AM, Fridays at 8:10 a.m. ● Visit our Web site at: www.cityofsalem/Center 50+ ● Stop by the Center for a tour ● You may pick up a FREE copy of the NW Boomer & Senior News at Center 50+ or at many local merchants.

✤ JULY LUNCH MENU ✤ Monday 3: Tuesday 4: Wednesday 5: Thursday 6: Friday 7:

Chicken Salad Holiday Closure BBQ Chicken Hungarian Goulash Baked Fish or Chicken

Monday 10: Tuesday 11: Wednesday 12: Thursday 13: Friday14:

Cheese Ravioli Chicken Enchiladas Teriyaki Chicken Meatloaf Tuna Casserole

Monday 17: Tuesday 18:

Chicken Salad Chili Con Carne

It takes a Lifetime to get this Young!

TRIPS AHOY! TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Sept 7, 1 p.m. – Spotlight on New York City, Tropical Costa Rica, and Charming French Canada. Come view these great trips for 2018. 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). Filling fast! Nov. 14: Oregon Culinary Institute, lunch cooked by chefs in training. Always a popular trip, cost $49, filling fast! Dec. 10: Gospel Christmas, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Lunch at Portland Old Spaghetti Factory. Cost $125 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, lunch and admission). Filling fast! EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2017 & 2018 Canada’s Winter Wonderland, Dec 2-8, 2017 (after June 2 if space is available) Spotlight on New York City, April 19-23, 2018 Western Frontiers, June 20-28, 2018 Charming French Canada, Aug 24-31, 2018 Cape Cod & the Islands, Sept 9-15, 2018 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.

Wednesday 19: Herb Roasted Chicken Thursday 20: Swedish Meatballs Friday 21: Baked Fish or Chicken Monday 24: Tuesday 25: Wednesday 26: Thursday 27: Friday 28:

Chicken Casserole Chicken Stir-Fry Spaghetti w/Meatballs Chicken Enchiladas BBQ Chicken

Monday 31:

Cheese Manicotti

All meals are subject to change

DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Driver Safety Program is a twosession 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. * July 10 & 13, 1 p.m. * Aug 7 & 10, 1 p.m. * Sept 11 & 14, 1 p.m. * Sept 18 & 21, 5 p.m.

July 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, July 21 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in July, 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, July 12: “Blue Hawaii” staring Elvis Presley. Classic Movie Day– Wednesday, July 26: “The Great Outdoors” starring John Candy. 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.

“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” ― Roy T. Bennett

FEATURING DAY TOURS! Overnight, Extended and Custom Tours

HAPPY SUMMER!

DAY TOUR • Thursday, July 13 • $69 Forest Park Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary Visit & Hike

Enjoy hiking in this 150-acre Nature Sanctuary plus see injured birds taken care of by this wonderful society. Sack lunch inlcuded for your hike. Reserve by June 22

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

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

IT’S GETTING HOT OUTSIDE!

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If your pet(s) stay outside most of the time, remember they can get overheated. Provide plenty of fresh water and adequate shade for your 4-legged friend(s). The ground and pavement can reach temperatures well over 100 degrees, creating a potential health risk in a matter of minutes. If its too warm for you, its likely too warm for them. Remember, pet overpopulation is a real problem. Spay/neuter your pet. Your veterinarian or local humane society may offer low-cost spay/neuter certificates to help offset the cost. ■

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55+ Community

Candalaria Plaza Apartments • 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment $695/mo with 1 yr. lease • 2 bedroom/1 bath apartment $775-$795/mo with 1 yr. lease • 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment $795-$825/mo with 1 yr. lease

Private patios • Pet friendly On-site laundry • Close to all shopping Water/sewer/garbage Paid

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Providing care for the caretaker

By DR. SUSAN CORZILIUS

When a loved one is suffering from a terminal illness, one of the hardest and most selfless things we can do is act as a caregiver for them. However, being a caretaker can take an emotional and physical toll;

studies show that 40 to 70 percent of caregivers are significantly stressed from their duties and half of those are clinically depressed. And since the concerns around the end of life are so significant, the needs of caregivers often fall by the wayside.

Because of the often prohibitive cost of hiring a full-time caregiver for an ill loved one, many people end up taking on the role of primary or even secondary caretaker. As a result, people add extra errands and meal preparation to their already busy lives full of jobs,

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children, and other responsibilities. Additionally, caregivers may feel guilty for being stressed out or tired when their loved one is dying. They may feel as though they should push on and not feel sorry for themselves in the final days of their loved one’s life. During these difficult times, it’s important to remember that looking out for yourself and your health is one of the most important things you can do as a caretaker. If you aren’t looking after your own well-being, you risk being unable to take care of others. Going to the doctor and addressing your own health is a great place to start. It may be easy to push off your own medical appointments until a more convenient time but it’s not advised. The same goes for good nutrition. Although getting fast food may seem like the quickest option, your mental and physical health will improve when you take the time to eat wholesome, nourishing meals. Getting outside to exercise is helpful for the stressed-out body and mind. And while it may feel impossible to find the time for enough sleep, an adequate amount of rest is vital

during this difficult time. Finally, emotional health is just as important. Respite care, if possible, should be implemented on a regular basis; even an hour to go for a walk or take a nap can be revitalizing. Anything that helps you relieve stress, such as yoga, spending time outdoors or reading, should become a priority. Finally, let yourself feel what you are feeling without putting negative labels on it; it’s OK to be sad or tired. Acknowledging your emotions without judgment will make them much easier to deal with. This is an extremely difficult time for everybody, but it doesn’t have to be impossible to cope with. If you as a caregiver are able to make your own well-being a priority, you will not only be better at assisting your loved one, but you will be more likely to have the mental, physical, and emotional energy to enjoy the time you have left with them. Check out more resources for caregivers at Kaiser Permanente online. ■ (Susan Corzilius, M.D., practices family medicine at the Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Office in Salem.)