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Members of Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) practiced several key exercises during a training last year, from putting out small fires (above) to rescuing someone who might be trapped in their home due to a natural disaster (below). members located in their neighborhoods.” Stevenson says the Salem Fire Department’s program is free of charge and open to all who live or work in the city of Salem. “During major disasters, the CERT members provide an initial response in the neighborhoods to assist the local firefighters,” he says. “CERT teams are encouraged to work with their neighboring teams to coordinate actions. Other agencies have CERT programs, and we collaborate as the need arises. “The advantage to having a CERT team program involves the added trained assets that are available to any jurisdiction,” Stevenson adds. “A
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Are you prepared for any emergency that could threaten your health and safety? Are you ready to help others in your neighborhood in case of a disaster? Your local Community Emergency Response Team can help. “A key element in preparing for disasters involves having a good neighborhood plan, and caching items that may be in limited supply, such as water,” says Roger Stevenson, head of Salem’s CERT program. “CERT training classes are offered on a regular basis. Once trained, the new members are put in touch with key
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safer volunteer response is available to help with the basic tasks during a disaster.” The CERT concept was birthed by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985 to train civilians to meet their immediate needs. “CERT began after the firefighters returned from the Mexico earthquake,” Stevenson says. “To protect the emergent volunteers and make their response safer, they devised the CERT program that eventually went national.” Today, under the umbrella of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this unique disaster volunteer program, now in 28 states and Puerto Rico, edu-
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CERT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cates and trains teams to help their neighborhoods, businesses and communities. Marion County has 11 CERT programs, including one in Spanish and one for the county. A CERT program is now forming in the Gervais area. Other program locations include: Gates, Keizer, Marion County, Mount Angel, Salem, East Salem, Silverton, Stayton, Turner and Woodburn. “Relating to the CERT program, there are 13 equipment caches located across the Salem neighborhoods,” Stevenson says. “Homeland Security and FEMA grant funds have been instrumental in creating these caches and the equipment inside them.” According to FEMA, the CERT course will benefit any citizen who takes it, while bet-
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but got hooked on the CERT information and organization. Now we feel like we belong to our neighborhood. Really worth your time.” All CERT members must complete the six-week, handson, intensive training course administered by a sponsoring agency such as an emergency management agency, fire or police department. Participants learn disaster preparedness, Courtesy photo fire suppression, Roger Stevenson taught this CERT training class last year, medical operations, and filled it with happy graduates ready to help their commusearch and rescue, nities. disaster psychology and team preparedter preparing them to respond Kate Gallagher, with the ness. Taught by FEMA to and cope with the aftermath Sumpter Neighborhood CERT instruccoursework-trained of a disaster. team in Salem. “We were new tors, the course finishes with a “This is a great way to con- to the area and knew no one. review of coursework and a nect with neighbors,” says We aren’t ‘joiners’ by nature, disaster simulation. “Typically, our scenarios deal with earthquakes, here in the Cascadia Zone region,” Stevenson says. “For CERT members, emergencies have common elements that increase or decrease dependent upon the magnitude of the event.” To keep up-to-date, team members may attend periodic refresher sessions. Additionally, CERT teams can sponsor events such as drills, picnics, neighborhood cleanup, and disaster education fairs to help hone their skills. “Here in the Pacific Northwest we live with the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake potential,” Stevenson says. “It is imperative that the public prepare themselves to be selfsufficient for 10 to14 days. A
number of Citizen Corps programs assist in making our communities more resilient to disaster. CERT is just one of them.” Four other Citizen Corps programs are Neighborhood Watch, Medical Reserve Corps, Volunteers in Police Service and Fire Corps, Stevenson says. “In the long run, a CERT program in the neighborhood provides elements that make that area more resilient to all forms of Northwest major or minor disasters.” CERT program leaders and their contact information can be found on Marion County’s website, co.marion.or.us. Over the past 14 years, officials say Polk County’s CERT program has “grown into a vibrant program that supports multiple agencies in the county: Independence Police Department (sponsoring agency), Monmouth Police Department, Dallas Police Department, Polk County Fire District #1, and Western Oregon University. More information can be found at polkcountycert.org. “However you choose to serve our program, I’m confident that you will find your experience to be a truly rewarding one,” says Kimber Townsend, program coordinator and course manager for the Independence Police Department. IPD is the sponsoring agency for Polk County’s CERT program. The city of Salem has links to CERT team information. The site also provides links to preparation tips and the latest updates about severe weather, road conditions, stream levels, city closures, and situations that threaten health or safety, at cityofsalem.net. ■
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The numbers are surprising — did you know that by age 75 only one in three seniors takes part in regular physical activity? This is concerning to physicians like me because the inactivity doesn’t just decrease seniors’ strength and stamina, but also makes them more susceptible to chronic disease. Inactivity can also make it more difficult for seniors to recover from surgeries or illness. Studies show that regular exercise, no matter your age, can lower your risk of heart disease, some cancers, diabetes and dementia. Another benefit? Working out is a natural mood and energy booster.
Has it been a while since you’ve exercised and you’re wondering where to start? Taking the first steps to physical activity can sometimes be the most difficult part, but it’s much easier to get moving once you know how much
your health and wellbeing depend on it. You don’t have to start with running a marathon. Rather, getting involved in activities like swimming, yoga, tai chi and walking are great ways for seniors to stay active. Some other good ideas? Renting an exercise video from the library is an easy way to get in your workout while in the comfort and convenience of your home. Looking to get out of the house in search of a new workout? Participating in fit-
ness classes at the community center is a fun way to get active while meeting new people. No matter what activity piques your interest, the most important thing is to find something you enjoy and make it part of your daily routine. Once you fall into a routine, it’s that much easier to stay active. Even if you haven’t been active before, it’s not too late to get moving. Exercise will help you stay healthy and feel young at heart. ■
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A health practice birthed in the early 1950s is catching on in Salem. Flotation therapy was developed by John C. Lilly, a medical practitioner and neuropsychiatrist who studied the effect of sensory deprivation on the human brain and mind. What he found was that taking a break away from gravity in a float tank releases endorphins — nature's pain relievers — and is a salve for stress. “Floating is a sensory deprivation in that it allows your mind and body to get a chance for rest,” says Joe Thomas, owner of Soak Float Center in Salem. “You are in an environment without distractions or stimuli.” Thomas has been into sports his whole life — snowboarding, mountain biking, and racing dirt bikes motocross and off-road endurance racing. He ran events for Nike, giving him time to focus on racing all over the West Coast. And then he hit a snag. In June 2015, Thomas was in a near-fatal motorcycle accident while racing at Portland
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International Raceway. The collision broke his shoulder, back and every rib on his left side, collapsed both lungs, and severed 40 percent of his left lung, requiring its surgical removal. After a week on life support and several surgeries later, Thomas faced an extensive and painful time of recov-
ery that consumed his life. “A friend mentioned flotation therapy,” Thomas says of floating, a therapy he dismissed as something for other people — meditators, yoga enthusiasts, Zen seekers — but not for him. “But I was willing to try anything to seek the slightest
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relief,” he adds. After his first float, Thomas was able to sleep more than he had slept in three months. And after several more sessions, the magnitude of relief he felt was so powerful that he wanted to share the concept. In August 2016, Thomas opened his own float center, with state-of-theart float tanks and a heart to help others. According to Thomas, a float tank is essentially a spa tub, holding about 10 inches of water, saturated with 1,110 pounds of medical grade Epsom salt, creating “a solution more buoyant that the Dead Sea.” “Epsom salt is a natural, pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate, two of the most important minerals in our body,” Thomas says. “The pain relief from the magnesium in the Epsom salt helps with inflammation and pain from arthritis and fibromyalgia.” Floating is said to also help relieve discomfort related to pregnancy, sports injuries, headaches/migraines, and other painful conditions. As the mind unwinds, brain waves shift from beta to alpha, theta and even delta, restoring sound sleep, diminishing depression, fear and anxiety, improving concentration and memory, and increasing creativity and learning.
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The 90-minute process is simple, Thomas says. “You shower in your own private room then step into a pool of water filled with Epsom salt,” he says. “This makes you pop up to the surface of the water like a cork. The water is set to your skin temperature around 94 degrees. All of this allows you to not have to process gravity.” Water is completely recirculated at least three times between each float through a 1or 10 micron particulate filter, and then treated with a combination of a germicidal UV lamp, ozone and hydrogen peroxide. Prices range from $65 for an individual float, to $110 for twice a month, and $1,560 for a yearly membership that offers 52 floats. Go to soakfloatcenter.com for tips, more pricing and other information. ■
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THE WISHING WELL By B. LEE COYNE, MSW
Nobody knows in advance which of us seniors will end up being homebound. It could be those we least expect. The needs of our shut-ins often get marginalized. That may be because our lawmakers seek votes with the “well” elderly in senior centers but have virtually no personal contact with the homebound seniors. They’re almost treated like invisibles. But this must end. As a geriatric social worker now semi-retired, I’m devoting this first column to our homebound friends out there. You can readily expect some fresh ideas. In my opinion, isolation is the foe to overcome. Back in the 1980s in
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Queens, New York, two ladies active in our senior forum suddenly developed heart problems. They were given meals-on-wheels deliveries. But that wasn’t enough. Deborah called to appeal for some mental stimulation,
yet I had no instant remedy to offer. Then, the district Social Security rep came knocking on my door. He wanted a date to speak to our senior center forum. His topic: Medicare upgrades in services provided.
I asked the speaker-to-be to also consider homebound seniors. “I can’t go around door to door,” he responded, and I had to agree. Then I introduced the possibility of using conference calling. He loved that idea. We called it “Sunshine Line.” Here’s how it works: 1. Seniors are alerted in advance of the day and call time. 2. A conference call operater is supplied with the names and numbers of participants. 3. At the assigned time, the social worker introduces the group and the guest. This could come after the guest has already spoken to the senior center group. 4. The speaker shares information, followed up by a Q&A session over the phone.
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5. At the 15-minute mark, the operator states that call will close in five minutes. This supplies a closure device. Sunshine Line proved to be a huge success. It was later duplicated in Virginia, and written about in the Washington Post. We have yet to see this happen here out in the West. But I want Oregon to be the pioneer. Can you imagine how many more people we could reach through a pilot program? We could bring “sunshine” into the lives of shut-ins. Tell your legislator to support this at a small cost to taxpayers. May those dim days begin to brighten for everyone. ■ (Lee Coyne lives in Salem. He can be reached at luckycoyne@yahoo.com.)
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enedtheatrics.org. (through March 31) “Meanwhile, Back on the Couch,� 7:30 p.m., Theatre West, 3536 Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Theatrewest.com or 541-994-5663. Silverton Senior Center trip: Evergreen Aviation Museum, 8:30 a.m. $20/$22. Touring Salem’s history, unusual places and landmarks, through the Travel Office, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $85. 503-5880748. (through March 10) Annual Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase, Aurora Colony Museum. 503-678-5754. (also March 10) Dan Cavanaugh and James Miley Duo with the Willamette Jazz Collective, 7:30 p.m., M. Lee Pelton Theater, Willamette University. 503-370-6221. First Aid and CPR Training, 1 to 5 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $50. 503-873-3093. Sons of Norway Thor Lodge 2-042 potluck, 3 p.m., 1625 Brush College Road NW, Salem. 503-302-7973. Marion Soil and Water Conservation District Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bauman Farms, Gervais. Marionswcd.net. (also March 11) Rickreall Spring Gun Show, 9 a.m., Polk County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W. 503-623-3048. Salem Concert Band, “In the Steps of Sousa,� 11:15 a.m., Elsinore Theater, 170 High St. SE, Salem. 503-375-3574. Oregon State Capitol Speaker Series: Pat McCord Amacher and Gail Wells, “The Only Woman in the Room: The Norma Paulus Story,� noon, Hearing Room C, Salem.
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Dementia Awareness Class, 3 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. John McEuen and His String Wizards, 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $23+. 503-375-3574. Oregon Symphony in Salem, Brahms’ Violin Concerto, 8 p.m., Smith Auditorium, Willamette University, Salem. $35+. Orsymphonysalem.org. Silverton Senior Center trip: Oregon City, 9:30 a.m. $18/$20. Pancake/Biscuits and Gravy fundraising breakfast, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $5/$3. 503-588-0748. (through March 18) Oregon Daffodil Show, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Albany Public Library, 2450 14th Ave. SE. 541-466-3429. St. Patrick’s Day Dance, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Fourth annual Cherry Blossom Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oregon State Capitol, Salem. 53rd annual Oregon State Open Fiddle Championships, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Building 6 Auditorium, Chemeketa Community College, Salem. Groups register at gdaewalt@comcast.net. Schedule at oregonoldtimefiddling.org. $10/$8. Shared Visions Support Group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem. 503581-4224 or info@blindskills.com.
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The AARP Smart Driver course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is designed for drivers age 50 and older. However, the course has a lot to offer drivers of any age. By taking the course, you will learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate vehicles more safely in today’s driving environment. In addition, you’ll learn: ■ How to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots. ■ How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car. ■ Proper use of new technology found in cars. ■ Ways to monitor your own and others’ driving skills and capabilities. ■ The effects of medications on driving. ■ The importance of eliminating distractions, such as using a cell phone. As an added bonus, you may be eligible to
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receive a multi-year auto insurance discount upon completing the course (consult your insurance agent for details). AARP membership is not required to take the course and there are no tests to pass. Courses are available either in the classroom or online. If you enjoy interaction with others, taking the classroom course is for you. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Either class is six hours in duration. The classroom course is held during the week, on weekends, day and evening, either in two three-hour blocks or one six-hour block. Find courses near you at aarp.org/findacourse. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity keeping drivers safe, AARP Driver Safety would love your help. All necessary training is provided, and there are plenty of opportunities for advancement to leadership. For more information, please visit aarp.org/volunteernow.
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HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped is currently accepting applications for our one bedroom waiting list. We are committed to providing equal 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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Director’s Comments Get involved in YOUR Center 50+!
by Marilyn Daily-Blair
There are so many wonderful new programs, services, and volunteer opportunities at the Center 50+ I hope you will take the time to get involved. Do you love to dance? Join one of several offerings for Line Dancing or Zumba. Do you like writing short stories or poetry? Join one of our writing groups. Do you enjoy reading but have no one to share your thoughts with? Join a book club. Do you enjoy being fit and healthy? Join an exercise class or the gym at Fit 50+ (Health and Wellness Center). Do you enjoy painting or drawing? We have several classes just perfect for you. There are just so many ways to participate whether it is joining a group or volunteering‌.check us out! You will be glad you did!
Marching on with Technology!
SAVE-THE-DATE for these Special Events! � AARP Driver Saftey Classes: 4/9 & 4/12 � Lifelong Learning Classes Center 50+ Creative Arts Day: 3/28/18. Craft Demos, Exhibits and Refreshments. � Capital Woodcarver Show and Exhibit: 4/7/18 – 4/8/18, 10am – 4pm � Spring Chick’s Annual Women’s Conference: 4/14/18, 8:30 – 1pm � World Tai Chi Day: 4/28/18. Details coming soon!
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Spring classes are here! If you are interested in learning about computers come on in. We have the right class for you. You may have used a computer at work and knew the specific process for that task and little more. You may never have used a computer at all. Either way you are not alone. We have the right classes for you. In our classes you can learn from our instructors and from the issues and experiences of other students. Most classes are 2 hours, once a week for 5 weeks. Come to the Tech 50+ Computer Learning Center upstairs at Center 50+ to learn more. Also, February 24th from 9 a.m. - noon, join us at a Technology Workshop: “Taking the Fear out of Technology.� Special guest State Representative Brian Clem will facilitate the opening discussion followed by talks on Social Media, GPS, Online Banking, Virtual Reality and Genealogy. The workshop is free but RSVP is required 503-588-6303. Contact the Tech 50+ computer Learning Center at 503-5886303 or by email at ascott@cityofsalem.net.
Inclement Weather Policy
In times of inclement weather or hazardous road conditions turn your radio to 1490 KBZY AM Radio or get on Center 50+ Facebook to find out closure or delayed opening of Center 50+. Even if the Center does open people need to use their own judgment before going out into the weather.
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It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Fit!
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 bring your own nail polish, 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- 10am-5:30pm; Tuesdays- 1-4pm; Wednesdays- 9am-12:30pm. Cost: $40 for an hour (Spa Massage). Foot Reflexology Cost: 30 min- $20 or 45 min- $30. Make an appointment today (503)588-6303.
First Aid & CPR Certification Classes
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 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
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seat in one of the following classes: Wednesday Mar. 21 1-5pm, Wednesday Apr. 18 1-5pm or May 23 1-5pm.
Featured Fitness Class for March: Evening Tai Chi
Join us every Tuesday night 5:30-6:30pm for an hour of balance, focusing on mind, body and soul. Tai Chi offers so many wonderful benefits both physically and mentally. Join Certified Tai Chi Instructor Karen Johnson as she teaches the importance of giving yourself the gift of calmness, meditation techniques and exploring a variety of Tai Chi movements. Learn how to do your most basics movements such as walking and breathing; correctly. After a long day at work or volunteering in the community Evening Tai Chi offers you the respite you need. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50. First class is complimentary. No experience necessary, all fitness levels are welcome. Your first class is complimentary. A special thank you to this year’s corporate sponsors -Home Instead and Providence Health Plan.
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New! Group Class Opportunity- Your Class…Your Way Would you like to take a certain class we offer here at Center 50+, at a more convenient time and along with your friends or family members? We can make this happen! Great idea for parties and special gatherings: · Art and Craft Class · Culinary Class · Fitness Class · Computer Class · and more Call 503-588-6303 for more information. Why Not Teach. Are you looking for a great opportunity to share your expertise or hobby interest? We are currently looking for Lifelong Learning instructors for the following subjects: arts and crafts, current events, film, history, people, places, culture, literature study, science and gardening. Call for more information call Bonnie Katich, ph. 503-588-6303. Beginning Acrylic Workshop. This class is designed for the person that wants to learn to paint and puts themselves in the “I can’t even draw a stick figure” category because there is no drawing necessary. Students will learn about mixing paint, what brush to use, blending paint, layering paint and painting lights and shadows. Participants will have three to four completed paintings at the end of the workshop. Class dates: Tuesday, March 27. Class time: 9:30- 2:30 p.m. Class fee: $49. Additional supply fee to the instructor $12 and covers a new 10 piece brush set, all paints, paper, palette, water container and paper towels. Spring Birding Basics. Two part Bird Watching Class with City of Salem’s Park Ranger- Mike Zieker has been an avid birder for nearly a decade and 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 helping you identify many of the birds that live here in Salem for the spring season. If you have binoculars– bring them to class— if not, you will learn what is recommended and how to use them. First Class date: Wednesday, March 21st. Class time: 1-2:30 p.m. For the second class Friday, March 23rd, meet at 8 a.m. by the Peter Courtney Minto Brown Bridge for a guided bird walk. Class fee: $3. Beginner String Art – String art is so simple and fun to do. You may have been seeing this one-of-a-kind craft décor in magazines lately. Let our craft instructor, Sandra Dee (you may know her from the Center 50+ café) guide you through one of her favorite craft creations. In this class you will work on a wood board, use a hammer to drive nails around the pattern of your choice, and then use embroidery floss, yarn or string to fill it in! Choose to make a personal monogram initial
or several flower/plant design. Class date: Tuesday, March 13. Class time: 2- 4:30 p.m. Class fee: $5. Additional supply cost: $5. Students need to bring in their own hammers and string, twine or yarn. Beyond Curry: Turmeric, the Spice of Life. Presented by Cheryl O’dell, Health Coach from Natural Grocers. This wonderful yellow spice has been consumed for its health benefits for thousands of years. Combining turmeric with certain spices or healthy fats can help your body absorb and use curcumin—the active component of turmeric. Spice up your life and your health by learning how to use turmeric in more than just curry. Space limited so be sure to sign up on class list- sampling will be provided. Class date: Wednesday, March 7th. Class time: 1-2:30 p.m. Class fee: $3 Gardening for Humming Birds with Dean Wentworth, Botanical Curator. The first step when gardening for wildlife is to determine what species you can attract and help thrive. Instructor Dean Wentworth takes you through incredible visual presentations, full of up-close snapshots and videos, magnificent hummingbirds, butterflies and other wildlife native to the Willamette Valley. He will help you identify the right food, water, shelter, and other resources each animal requires. Class date: Monday, March19. Class time: 10-12 p.m. Class fee: $5. Mind & Body Therapy for People with Chronic Illness- Ki Instructor Bob Jones. Living with chronic illness, including cancer, can cause life-altering emotional stress. It is within everyone’s ability to strengthen their mind to overcome this stress, and return to a bright, happy life. In this interactive course, we teach each other to unify mind and body by using simple exercises and a method of testing which show us how to change our thinking from minus to plus. Group members also learn techniques of Breathing and Meditation to do at home as a way of developing their ability to unify mind and body at will, which frees their mind from being controlled by their medical condition. Four course dates: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28. Class time: 10-11 a.m. Class fee: 30.00. Ukulele Classes. All Classes are held on Wednesdays, starting April 4 – May 23. Call Ron Relaford (503363-3164) or e-mail (ukes@ukephoria.net) to reserve your spot. Class fee: $56. Additional fee to teacher: $7. Plus a book fee for the beginning class and any new strumming students. Beginning Strum Class time: Noon – 1 p.m. Intermediate Strummers Class time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Intermediate Note Readers/Orchestra Class time: 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
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Carving Duck Decoys Class. Offered by the Oregon Decoy and Wildfowl Guild, 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. Class Dates: 4th Saturdays of the month. Class time: 9:00am3:00pm. Class fee: $3 per session plus any cost for wood. Line Dancing with Instructor Colleen Roberts Witt. Pre-Beginner Class: Through March 27th. Tuesday class time: 8:30- 9:30 a.m. Level One Beginner Class: Tuesdays at 1-2 p.m. and Thursdays at 10-11:00 a.m. Level Two Beginner Class: Fridays at 11 – 12 p.m. Intermediate Class: Tuesdays at 10-11a.m. and Thursdays at 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Class fee: $4 each class Bob Ross “Joy of Painting” Workshop. You can learn to paint! Bob Ross created the Joy of Painting television series. His web site states: “All you need is the desire to make beautiful things happen on canvas.” Your certified instructor, Janet Sanders, believes that Bob’s fantastic techniques and some dedicated practice, masterpieces that you never dreamed possible will flow from your brush! Cost: $35 + $15 supply fee (includes canvas, paint, and use of brushes) for each workshop. Registration: Call Janet at 503-990-0064 to register. Limit of 10 students per workshop. Payment collected at class. Class dates/times: Sat., March 17 at 9-3 p.m. and Tues., March 20, at 9 am – 3 pm Card Making. Make and take three adorable cards with instructor Joan Cowley. Class date: Mar. 1. Class time: 1-3 p.m. Students need to bring markers, colored pencils, 2-sided adhesive tape, glue stick and scissors. Class cost: $5. Additional supply fee to instructor: $3. Paper Craft Workshop: Gift Bags, Boxes and More. Joan Cowley has so many ideas for making your gifts very special. This class is for all craft skill levels. Class date: Saturday, March 3. Class time: 12 – 2 p.m. Class fee: $5. Additional supply fee to instructor: $3-5. Let’s Marimbaaaa! Four- class course. Learn to play Zimbabwean-style marimbas. We will learn to play simple, catchy tunes (including improvisation). No prior musical experience is required although a good sense of rhythm and beat is very helpful. The leader is Music teacher Martin Sobelman. All equipment/materials are provided. Class dates: Wednesdays, March 7, 14 & 21. Class time: 12 – 1:00 p.m. Class fee: $37.50 for 3 classes. New drop in fee: $15 each class. Space is limited. Drawing Course. Four class dates with Instructor Kate Cunningham. Re-view the World with Artist Eyes.
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Community Services
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: “Alzheimer’s - What is This?”
Come and learn basic and the latest information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia on Monday, March13, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem. Covered topics include: risk factors, how a diagnosis is made, stages and symptoms, current treatments and more. This free educational seminar is for unpaid family caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and those interested in learning more about dementia. Presenter: Mary K. Miller, ARNP BC CWCN. 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: Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco, PC, Pacific Living Centers, Inc., WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care Series
Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? Come and learn techniques to help manage the many challenges of caregiving. Center 50+ will offer a three part series based on the book, “A Dignified Life: The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care,” written by Virginia Bell and David Troxel. Classes will meet on Mondays, March 5, 12, and 19, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem. The Best Friends Approach is easy to learn, understand, and apply at any stage of caregiving and can transform caregiving into a rewarding and successful experience. Presented by Michele Nixon, Regional Director, Pacific Living Centers. The workshops are free for unpaid family caregivers and are presented in partnership with the Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Space is limited, so register early. Thank you to our sponsors: Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco, PC, Pacific Living Centers, Inc., WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels..
The Savvy Caregiver Program: Real Help for Family Caregivers
The Savvy Caregiver Program is a six session workshop that offers real help to families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The program will give caregivers an understanding of changes in their loved one, tips on how to provide the best care, coping skills for the stages of dementia, facts about the progression of dementia, and an opportunity to join with other caregivers to support one another. The classes will be on Tuesdays, April 24 through May 29, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The classes are free and open to unpaid family caregivers and Veterans. Call 503-588-6303 to Register. Class size is limited and fills up quickly. Thank you to the Portland Veteran’s Administration for partnering with Center 50+ to offer this Caregiver Education Series. Sponsored by Among Friends Adult Day Respite and Time With Friends Programs with additional support from NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Thank you to our sponsors: Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb, & Pacheco, Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.
Caregivers: Sharing Common Bonds
Caregivers are truly amazing. They come from diverse backgrounds to care for their loved ones, sometimes for 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Sometimes a caregiver takes on the role slowly, after noticing that their loved one needs more help remembering to do things they used to do automatically. The challenges of caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia are often the most stressful of all. The National Family Caregivers Association reports that caregivers share common bonds such as intense sad-
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LEARNING, continued from previous page Learn to draw what you SEE not what you know is there. Using pencil, charcoal and ink we will explore perspective and learn how to use light and shadow to give shape to objects drawn on a flat surface. We will be using live models, photos, art copies and imagination. On-going four week course. Beginners welcome. Bring a soft pencil for first day of your class, instructor will provide paper and an art supply list for future classes. Wednesday Class dates: March 7, 14, 21 & 28. Class time: 10 - 12 p.m. Monthly fee: $24. Intermediate and Beginning Evening Guitar Course. 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 five week course is for those who know basic chord strumming. We’ll be starting with easy folk songs working 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. Intermediate Course dates: Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28. Class time: 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Beginning Course dates: Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21
& 28. Class time: 7:30- 8:30 p.m. Class fee: $40.00. Additional cost for print materials paid to instructor at classes. 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. A song library of over 400 songs are available from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. So pick up that guitar and start now! Lessons are scaled to your personal abilities. All music and charts are free. Private lessons are $20.00 per ½ hour. Call Bonnie Katich at Center 50+, ph. 503-588-6303 for session arrangements. Intermediate I and II Acrylic Painting. Classes are for those that have a basic knowledge of painting, using acrylic, oil or watercolor. Class will only be using Acrylics and will cover brush techniques, color mixing, textures, palette knife, composition and painting with gloved fingers! Students will be painting the same subject along with the instructor and will take home a completed painting each class. The instructor will call you with supply list prior to class. Intermediate I class dates: Wednesdays, March 7 & 21 and Intermediate II class dates: Thursday, March 8 & 22. Class time: 1-3:30 p.m. Class fee: $28 each class date.
VOLUNTEER!
March Volunteer of the Month:
DORIS FRIDAY
Doris has spent 23 years with the Sewing Group, back when they started in the janitorial closet in the old Center. Doris loves to sew, no more hand work, just machine sewing. “I like to do things that help people and I am a fair seamstress.” That she is! Quilts, lap robes, pot holders for Romania, dog beds for the Humane Society, catheter covers, quilts, cobbler aprons, bereavement quilts, wheelchair bags, etc. for Providence Hospital and the Community Baptist Church. Also 13 hats for Afghanistan and quilts for all her grandchildren. Visit the Center 50+ Boutique as she has an assortment of her talent. Doris even made a Duck (U of O) hat for Bill at Center 50+. Doris says everyone gives her fabric scraps which she uses for stuffing for dog beds. “It is a green thing to re-use stuff. Dogs need something soft to lay on.” Doris grew up in Shedd, Oregon (if you blink you’ll miss it) on a dry grass farm with cows and horses, everyone worked! Her father assigned each of the children a horse to take care of to teach them responsibility. Doris and her husband Walt have been married for 55 years and now live in Salem. They have 2 sons. “Mike spent 21 years in the Army and now works for Garmin. He has a lovely wife and a daughter. Son, Ken has worked at Yamhill County for 30 years. He has a lovely wife and 3 children.” Doris always wanted to be a nurse. She worked for the State of Oregon for 13 years doing data entry. In closing, Doris does not like the color pink, she says she has no secrets, her life is an open book, and she loves to talk and sew! Doris is a joy to get to know. You may have to follow her around while you are talking as she is always on the move, except when she is at her sewing machine. Sewing is her therapy. Center 50+ is so grateful you are a part of Center 50+. High Five!
Housing in an Age-Friendly Community—Forum and Discussion On March 21, from 2–4 p.m. at Center 50+, the City will host a panel discussion on Housing issues for Salem’s older adults. This will be the fourth in a series of meetings discussing livability in Salem as part of Salem’s Age-Friendly Initiative. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate. Join the conversation as we discuss the many ways accessible and affordable housing can contribute to making Salem a livable, Age-Friendly Community. Additional information and project updates regarding Salem’s Age Friendly Initiative are always available at: http://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/ age-friendly-initiative.aspx.
Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. ~ Lewis Grizzard
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Woodshop Lapidary Ladies Billiards Line Dancing - Int. History Discussion Group SilverSneakers Respite Care Tone Your Bones Lunch Tai Chi Line Dancing Tai Chi Evening Tai Chi Table Tennis
Wednesday 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 5:30 pm
Sunrise Rotary Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Woodcarving Ukulele SHIBA (by appt only) Yoga SilverSneakers Respite Care Lunch Writing Life Story Jewelry Techniques Zumba
Thursday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:45 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
JOIN US AT THE MOVIES!
CENTER 50+ PROVIDES A MOVIE AND POPCORN THE 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH. MOVIES WILL BE SHOWN AT 1:15 P.M. CLASSIC MOVIE – WEDNESDAY, March 14th NEW MOVIE – WEDNESDAY, March 28th THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: ATRIO HEALTH PLAN
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March 1 Pineapple Chicken March 2 Beef Stroganoff March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 12 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 16
HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION
8:30 am Lapidary ● Call your newcomers 8:30 amfor Pool/Billiards
packet 503-588-6303 ● Tune in to KBZY Radio 1490 AM, Fridays at 8:10 a.m. ● Visit our Web site at: www.cityofsalem/Center 50+ ● Stop by the Center for a tour ● You may pick up a FREE copy of the NW Boomer & Senior News at Center 50+ or at many local merchants.
Chicken Casserole Chicken Enchilada Meatloaf Herb Roasted Chicken Chili Con Carne Beef Stroganoff Swedish Meatballs Chicken Stir-Fry Corned Beef & Cabbage Baked Fish or Chicken
March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23
Chicken Salad Roasted Pork or Chicken Meatloaf Chili Con Carne BBQ Chicken
March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30
Chicken Casserole Swedish Meatballs Chicken Enchilada Penne w/ Meat Sauce Baked Fish or Chicken
All meals are subject to change
Club Meetings in March Spanish Club: Mar. 2 & 16 @ 2 pm
Anglers Club: Mar. 13 @ 6:30 pm
WAMS: Mar. 8 @ 6:30 pm
Woodturners: Mar. 8 @ 6 pm
4 Seasons: Mar. 5 @ 6 pm
Garden Club: Mar. 20 @ 7 pm
Fuchsia Club: Mar. 26 @ 7 pm
Lapidary Club: Mar. 8 @ 9 am
Iris Society: Mar. 20 @ 5 pm
Needlepoint: Mar. 20 @ 12:30 pm
Woodcarvers: Mar. 27 @ 7 pm
Book Club: Mar. 13 @ 1:30 pm
DRIVER SAFETY/55 ALIVE:
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 4/9/2018 and 4/12/2018 Driver’s safety program is two sessions of instruction presented by AARP to improve your driving skills. Upon completion of the course you may qualify for a reduction in your auto insurance premium. Call Center 50+ at 503-588-6303 to register.
CAREGIVERS, continued from previous page ness, depression, frustration, isolation, changing family dynamics, and stress. Caregivers that resolved to take better care of themselves by scheduling regular respite, have reported that the Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program for people living with moderate Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias at Center 50+ is a lifesaver. One caregiver said, “I have noticed positive changes in my husband since he started going to respite. He seems happier and more content. I wish we would have done it sooner.” For further information, call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb, & Pacheco, Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.
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Tuesday, March 20 – “Whale Watching, Depoe Bay” with lunch at Chinook Winds Casino. Experience the excitement of seeing whales “up close and personal” as they migrate past The Oregon Coast. The charter vessel has a comfortable heated cabin and restrooms. A stop a Chinook Winds for a buffet lunch with time to enjoy the casino or a short walk on the beach. This trip is subject to cancellation due to bad weather. Cost: $74.00 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, buffet lunch, and whale watching charter). FULL – Get your name on the waiting list – if we can fill another bus we will schedule a 2nd trip. Tuesday, May 15 – Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden & Bauman Farms. Rhododendron, azaleas and other native plants are set amongst a lake, springs, and waterfalls. Stop a Bauman Farms for shopping and browsing. WALKING IS INVOLVED. Cost: $30 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and gardens). EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2018 & 2019 Western Frontiers, June 20-28, 2018 Cape Cod & the Islands, Sept 9-15, 2018 Philadelphia, the Poconos & the Brandywine Valley, Oct 21-26, 2018 Charming French Canada, August 24-31, 2018 British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales, Sept 27-Oct 6, 2018 Tropical Costa Rica, Nov 8-16, 2018 New Orleans Holiday, Dec 2-6, 2018 Southern Charm, April 6-12, 2019 Stop by and pick-up a flier for these extended trips (full Itinerary and pricing). TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Tuesday, April 3 at 1:30 p.m. Western Frontiers, Cape Cod & the Islands, Philadelphia, the Poconos & the Brandywine Valley, and New Orleans Holiday.
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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.
It takes a Lifetime to get this Young!
Friday
Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Sewing Group Line Dancing - Int. SilverSneakers Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Tai Chi Bingo Ladies Billiards Tai Chi Table Tennis
March Birthday Party!
Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating our monthly birthday treat; the third Friday of each month. Immediately following lunch on Friday, March 16th we will be serving cake. If it’s your birthday in March be sure to have lunch and receive a special gift. Everyone is welcome to join in the festivity. Thank you WindSong memory care for sponsoring our monthly Birthday parties!
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Reading list “The Only Woman in the Room: The Norma Paulus Story” by Norma Paulus with Gail Wells and Pat McCord Amacher (OSU Press) During her years of public service in Oregon, spanning from the 1970s through the early 2000s, N o r m a Paulus was a distinctive public servant. She had a vivid per-
sonality and strong convictions that endeared her to a broad swath of citizens. Engaging and opinionated, charming and forceful, Paulus was widely covered in state and national newspapers during her eventful career. This book documents her life and work in a lively anecdotal history. She now lives in Portland where she has been involved with several nonprofit groups and sponsored a ballot measure to create open primaries in Oregon’s statewide elections.
Oregon is Susan Sokol Blosser, who is renowned for her pioneering approach to farming, running business, and raising a family. She distinguished herself in business and agriculture and pioneered sustainability. The founder of Sokol Blosser Winery, one of Willamette’s first, she was instrumental in helping her region attain worldclass status for its pinot noir. An engaging memoir with
“The Vineyard Years: A Memoir with Recipes” by Susan Sokol Blosser (Windward Press) Another female force in
WILL A METTE LUTHER A N R ETIR EMENT COM MUNIT Y
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“To Fight Against This Age On Fascism and Humanism” by Bob Riemen (WW Norton) Simon Schama echoes the opinion of many when he says, “We are sleepwalking into catastrophe; Riemen wants to wake us up and he does …” This slim, immediate volume echoes words in 1940 when novelist and thinker Thomas Mann said, “If fascism should come to America, it will come in the name of freedom.” Read and become alert.
“Morning Star: Growing Up With Books” by Ann Hood (WW Norton) A book read in child hood has the incredible power to affect a life. Acclaimed novelist Ann Hood revisits books the that influenced her early years and provided some of her most valuable life lessons. In this charming book, she relates her childhood and teen years through books that mattered. It’s a trip through memory lane for all who can’t live without books to read. Reviewed by MAGGI WHITE
Palm Sunday Brunch March 25, 2018
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All proceeds will be donated to support local community and worldwide projects. Please RSVP by March 19, 2018 to the business office if your group consists of 5 or more persons. Reserve Early!
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