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Reduce at home, at work and on the go. Since waste reduction is the highest priority in the solid waste hierarchy, Marion County Environmental Services reminds the community that it’s much better – and less expensive – to not generate waste in the first place than to have to recycle or dispose of it afterward. Pringle Creek Community is a prime example of what one business can do by being dedicated to everything “green.” “We are a fully sustainable residential development located in the heart of Marion County,” says Jonathan Schachter, director of development for the Salem community that offers a selection of lots and homes developed to “the highest build quality and green certifications.” “We are proud to have become an early EarthWISE-certified business in
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2010 and to have continued our quest to reduce our environmental footprint through two subsequent recertifications,” he says. “We are now certified through 2020.” Pringle Creek Community encourages other businesses to become EarthWISE certified, “to demonstrate their commitment to their customers and community,” Schachter says. EarthWISE stands for Workplace Initiative for Sustainable Enterprise, and is a free environmental assistance program offered to all businesses in Marion County. Pringle Creek Community had the honor of becoming the 100th EarthWISE business by making a commitment to environmentally friendly practices. Today, 171 businesses have been certified, says Alan Pennington, waste reduction coordinator for Marion County Public Works, Environmental Services. “These businesses go through a long
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Barnwood Naturals in Salem, which turns old wood into new creations (above), does everything it can to reduce its waste. Left, the Pringle Park Community in Salem is a fully sustainable residential development. Homes are developed to “the highest build quality and green certification.”
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Republic Services is embarking on an education campaign to help people learn to be better recyclers. “Probably we all have allowed material to get into that recycle cart that never should have been there,” says Julie Jackson, municipal manager for Republic Services. “We haven’t been as vigilant as we should have been about making sure it’s clean.” Before changing the standards, China had accepted about 60 percent of the world’s recycled material.
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“They have been willing to accept material that is a lesser quality than recyclers in the United States or within Oregon have been willing to accept,” Jackson says. That is no longer true, Republic Services customers will have to up their recycling game, and pay a little more to divert material from going to a landfill. “We don’t know when things will improve, but what we do know is that we have to come up with a list of recyclable material that we know is recyclable, that the
sorters can find markets and sell,” Jackson says. “We need to make sure that material is empty, clean and dry. All that food contamination has been part of the problem.” Republic Services’ list includes three categories: Paper — junk mail, greeting cards, magazines, newspaper, phone books, paperback books, paper bags and paperboard; Plastics – bottles and jugs; metal – steel (tin cans) and aluminum cans. “What we are telling folks is if it’s not on this list, don’t put it in the recycling,” she
says. “It’s a short list, and it’s going to take a long time to get people to understand that.” Oregon recycling law states: “Recyclable material means any material or group of materials that can be
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collected and sold at net cost equal to or less than the cost of collection and disposal of the same material.” “What that mean is if it costs more to recycle than to landfill, then we are not under obligation to recycle,” Jackson says. Republic Services surpassed that threshold, she says, and has been paying to recycle for months. The $2 increase recently approved by the Dallas City Council won’t cover the entire loss, which is estimated to be about $2.46. “We feel like we should bear some of that as well,” Jackson says. “We have been for quite a few months, but we feel like $2 is the amount we asked for and we are going to stick with it.” Jackson says Republic Services will continue to spread the word about proper recycling through community events and an information campaign. “People are listening now, and I think we have this huge opportunity — because people are listening — to really get it right,” she says. (This article originally appeared in the Polk County Itemizer-Observer.)
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 self-assessment, get a visit from us and a write up on what we see would be more beneficial to them, and then are certified,” Pennington says about the certification process. “In our efforts to move forward with sustainability, we thought it was a great way to stay educated in best practices and to lead the industry in ‘green’ efforts,” says Kristi Reed, director of sales and marketing for The Grand Hotel in downtown Salem. “It’s important that we support the efforts of our local community. With The Grand, Bentley’s and the Salem Convention Center, we have the potential to create a lot of waste. Anything we can do to eliminate that amount, we will do. Marion County is a leader in the state of Oregon with these efforts, and we are proud to be a part of that. “We plan to continue with our efforts and adjust as the market changes,” Reed says. “Staying educated within the EarthWISE segment remains important to our future success. It’s a great program, and everyone should get involved.” Bruce Wadleigh turns old wood into new creations at Barnwood Naturals in Salem. He says Pennington sought him out after reading in a newspaper article about how his company recycles everything possible, including the
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The Grand Hotel (above), Bentley’s and the Salem Convention Center work at being “green” leaders, by staying educated in best practices. sawdust from his wood products. “Alan took the time to educate and help me meet the EarthWISE standards,” Wadleigh says. “He explained how certification would benefit my company and the planet.” Barnwood Naturals has been certified for the past 10 years, and Wadleigh plans to renew his certification. “It just makes sense,” he says. “Current and future plans include further reducing our purchase and use of plastics. I believe plastic production/ waste poses the most immediate threat to our environment. I would love to discover a safe, eco-friendly way to reuse or remold plastic in design and art.” Pennington credits businesses with about half of all waste incinerated in Marion County, hence the need for the
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EarthWISE program. “We’re tasked for solid waste, everything that leaves somebody’s property,” he says. “We help patrol what goes in the burner.” Two landfills operate with the county: Brown’s Island Demolition Landfill, which handles items that are not going to rot naturally, such as fiberglass and inert items; and a landfill just north of Woodburn Premium Outlets that handles all ash from waste burned at the Covanta energyfrom-waste facility in Brooks. “The problem is we’re over capacity,” Pennington says.
“We have to figure out what we’re going to do with all this waste. We’re going to try to capture everything we can that doesn’t need to go into the landfill. There is a real opportunity in Brooks for a lot of materials that might have gone to Brown’s Island to be pulled out and dealt with. A whole lot of things don’t need to be buried or burned.” With recent changes in China no longer accepting the amount of waste from the United States and other countries, Pennington says going “green” is even more important.
“When you look at the volume of stuff getting recycled, this only impacts about 2 percent of our recycling,” he says of China’s move. Small plastics are the hardest to recycle and now must be kept out of the recyclables. “Just bottles and jugs,” he says of what plastics to put in the green bins. “Clean, dry and empty. No lids.” Recently, Pennington’s department hosted an EarthWISE Sustainability Luncheon at Broadway Commons in Salem to promote the program to area businesses. Planned Green Awards were handed out at the luncheon, which Pennington hopes will motivate people to participate in EarthWISE. “It is important that people call us who think they are not ready to be certified,” he says. “These are the people we want to talk to, to help figure out what they can do to save resources and, hopefully, save some money.” ■
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Connecting the arts and your health I am, of course, supportive of my patients embracing the arts. For example, learning a new instrument can help with dexterity and be an avenue for people to engage more socially, which is key for our emotional well-being. We also see the arts woven
By MARK MARGOLES, MD
Before I went to medical school, I was a music student and earned a bachelor’s degree in classical guitar performance. My roommate was a jazz guitarist and, while at the school, I met my wife, who was a vocal major. I was surrounded by music. To this day, my wife and I both have an appreciation for the arts and music. We still play music and sing together. We also enjoy going to concerts, and we are Oregon Symphony season ticket holders. As a musician who is also a doctor, I value how the arts can affect our health and wellbeing in a positive way. A good example of the arts and healthcare converging was a project in Portland, where mural artists Rather Severe and Blaine Fontana partnered with Kaiser Permanente to create two new murals. The public art was created with the intention of bringing hope and encouragement to people suffering from depression. The goal: Use bright designs to help lift the spirits of others and also encourage those who are feeling anxious or depressed to reach out for support.
When we take a total approach to our health, it allows us to recognize that the arts can be beneficial for both our physical and emotional well-being — whether that’s the part of our brain we exercise when learning to play a new instrument or the good mood that overcomes us when a song makes us feel nostalgic. How we engage with the arts can be different depending on interests. Maybe you enjoy spending an afternoon exploring a new contemporary art exhibit, look forward to a night at the theater, can’t help but tap your toes at a concert, or enjoy setting up an easel and putting on smocks to waterpaint with your kids or grandkids. The common theme in all these activities is to rely on art to help us access our emotions and they can help evoke feelings.
into therapy programs to help individuals tap into emotions or boost brain activity and shift the moods of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The arts can be an all-natural mood booster, a way to express yourself and a healthy way to reduce stress. So, the next time you’re on
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the fence about going to that free outdoor concert or whether you should check out a new gallery opening, remind yourself it’s good for your health. ■ (Mark Margoles, MD, is a family medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente, practicing at the Keizer Station Medical Office.)
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It fills me with pride to have the local avian populations busily going about their birding duties in my garden. It’s affirmation that I’m doing something right by providing a safe habitat for them here in my little spot of earth. In the past several years, with the renewed interest in protecting our environment, the emphasis on gardening has turned toward creating not just a pleasing oasis for the humans but for the wildlife as
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well. Just the other day, a pair of dark-eyed junco were foraging for nesting tidbits while a spotted towhee bathed in the upper tier of my courtyard fountain. I noticed the juncos as they came and went from the dwarf Alberta spruce by the fence. Apparently, they feel that the spruce is a sufficient structure to build their home and raise their family. How heartwarming is that? As for the towhees, I’m not sure where they’re stationed. I’ve always felt it odd that
they prefer nesting on the ground instead of in a tree or a birdhouse. If I had wings, I’d nest up away from the reach of ground-dwelling predators. But what do I know? I’m not a bird. Despite their odd preference, they seem to be doing OK because I see (and hear) them in the garden all year long. To me, how boring is a garden that lacks the sounds of birdsong, the buzz of bees and the croak of frogs? These are the audible reminders that
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we’re all part of this big world and we humans have a responsibility to protect and nurture these lesser but important life forms. Surprisingly, I’m not really doing all that much to invite the wildlife. I’ve planted shrubs and trees that provide a safe covering with both edible flowers (nectar) and fruits. I’ve hung a few birdhouses, but it seems they’re not interested in nesting in them, possibly because the houses are too exposed, and the little birds fear the antagonistic blue jays that have been known to steal the eggs of other birds. I don’t use pesticides to kill the bugs because the birds will often take care of them for me. Most importantly, I have placed several water sources around the garden, including two bubbler-type fountains for bathing. During our dry summer months, these water sources are visited many times a day by thirsty birds, including hummingbirds and elusive gold finches. What a thrill it is to watch them bathing and
splashing as their wings flap in the sun-gleaming water. Many people put up bird seed feeders. I don’t, but surprisingly, I don’t lack for birds. I also don’t use hummingbird feeders, but I still have a pair of Annas hummingbirds that live here year-round. I do have flowers yearround and apparently this is enough. Plus, I assume there are enough bugs for them to eat. The most important thing about having feeders is to keep them clean, which is why I don’t have them. I’ve got enough gardening tasks. For more information, check out the OSU Extension Service article titled “How to Make Your Garden More Bird Friendly,” extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/node/586. And the Audubon Society’s handout, audubon.org/news/ why-native-plants-are-betterbirds-and-people. If you have photos you’ve taken of birds in your garden, please feel free to email them to me and I’ll post them on my blog, gracepete. blogspot.com. ■
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June CALENDAR
May 29 Association for Communal Harmony, “For a better, safer tomorrow: Is nuclear disarmament better than nuclear nonproliferation?” 7:30 p.m., Lounge Upstairs, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 790 Marion St. NE, Salem. Free.
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(through June 2) “The Dinner Party,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre West, 3536 SE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. $15/$13. 541-994-5663.
(through June 10) Enlightened Theatrics: “Shout! The Mod Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Salem’s Historic
Grand Theatre, 187 High St. NE. $28. EnlightenedTheatrics.org.
First Friday Lunch Out, with transition students from Silverton High School, noon. 503-873-3093 for location.
Free concert series, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503873-6906 to order $3 lunch.
Retro Movie Night, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Eola Hills Wine Cellars, 501 S. Pacific Hwy. 99W, Rickreall. Eolahillswinery.com. (through June 13) “The Elephant Man,” 7:30 p.m., Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem. $29. Pentacletheatre.org.
First Tuesday Art Talk with James O’Shea, 10 a.m., Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem.
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Rag Muffler’s Customer Appreciation Day, noon to 4 p.m., 4542 SW 26th Ave., Portland.
Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE.
Community Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $6/$5.
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $4.50.
Taste of Woodburn, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Downtown Plaza, Woodburn. Travelwoodburn.com.
Saturday Night Dance and Potluck with Charles and the Angels, Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5.
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(also June 18) Holistic Nutrition, 11 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $10/$12.
Line Dancing, 2:30 p.m. Mondays, through June, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $3/$5.
Compassionate Friend Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. Free.
Bingo, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5.50.
Silvertones concert, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-6906 to order $3 lunch.
(through Sept. 1) Yesterdayland: Innovations of the Past, Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem. 503-585-7012.
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Bad Motor Scooter, 8 to 11 p.m., Salem Eagles Lodge, 2771 Pence Loop SE, Salem.
Silverton Garden Tour 2018, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., explore eight homes. Light lunch available. $15/$20 at Silverton Farmers Market or SilvertonTogether.org. Strawberry ice cream dessert social with cultural presentation, 6:30 p.m., Sons of Norway, Thor Lodge 2-0242, 1625 Brush College Road NW, Salem. 503-3027973. Saturday Night Dance and Potluck with The Jefferson Parks Band, Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5.
Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, “Procedure after taking DNA Test,” noon to 1 p.m., Anderson Room A, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem. 503-363-0880.
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WillaMutt Strutt 5K and Walk, Riverfront Park, Salem. $30/$35. Benefits Willamette Humane Society. Whs4pet.org/strut.
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Silverton Senior Center trip: Oregon Culinary Institute and Japanese Gardens. $35. 504-8733093.
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Lyons Garden Club, 1 p.m., Lyons Fire Department conference room. 503-508-5913.
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Pancake/Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $5.
Saturday Night Dance and Potluck with The Country Gents, Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5.
Bush’s Pasture Park Exploration Day, 1 to 4 p.m., Bush House Museum, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem. Free.
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“Choices: World Premiere Reading,” 4 p.m., Loucks Auditorium, Salem Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. 503588-6315.
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Pollinator Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens, 17900 Priem Road, Monmouth. Dancingoaks.com.
Saturday Night Dance and Potluck with Crossfire, Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr. NE, Keizer. $5.
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Salem Eagles Dance, with Bad Motor Scooter, 8 to 11 p.m., 2771 Pence Loop Dr. SE, Salem.
Tillamook County Democrats, 6 p.m., Tillamook County Library, Hatfield Room, 1716 Third St., Tillamook. Tillcodems.org.
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Salem Art Walk, 4 to 8 p.m., downtown Salem. Salemartwalk.com.
(through July 1) World Beat Festival, 5 p.m., Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE, Salem. Salemmulticultural.org/festival.
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SAVE-THE-DATE for these Special Events! ● AARP Driver Saftey Classes: 6/4 & 6/7 ● Atrio: 6/14/18 @ 1pm ● Medicare 101: 6/21/18 @ 10am ● Regence Med Advantage: 6/21/18 @ 1pm ● Boot Scootin’ Boogie & BBQ Friday: June 15, 5:30-8pm. Live music, dinner, door prizes and much more! ● Providence: 6/21 @ 10am ● Kaiser Permanente: 6/12 @ 10am
HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION ❐ Call for your newcomers packet 503-588-6303 ❐ Tune in to KBZY Radio 1490 AM, Fridays at 8:10 a.m.
❐ Visit our website: 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.
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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.
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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: $45 for an hour (Spa Massage) Foot Reflexology Cost: 30 min- $25 or 45 min- $35
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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 will receive a complimentary orien-
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tation 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.7:30am to 7pm, Fri.8am to 5pm & Sat. 8am to 12pm.
Featured Fitness for June: Personal Training
Have you decided that you are ready to get fit? Lose Weight? Fight off osteoporosis? Gain better balance? Often times the hardest part is trying to figure out where to start, whatever your goal the Certified Personal Trainers at Center 50+ are here to help you. Right now we are offering a great Introductory Package: 3 Personal Training sessions for just $50. In the first session you will have the opportunity to sit down with your Certified Personal Trainer and give them an idea of your health history as well as your health goals. The next 2 sessions you will work with your trainer as they take you through the individualized program that have designed to meet your needs. Become a member of Fit 50+ and get set up with a Personal Trainer today 503-588-6321. A special thank you to this year’s corporate sponsors - Home Instead and Providence Health Plan.
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Please help us establish our Lifelong Learning Classes by registering in advance and paying class fees at the front desk or give yourself ample time before class begins to register and pay. For more information call the Center at: 503-588-6303 New Acrylic Art Course – By the Sea. Six acrylic painting classes geared for all levels with certified fine art instructor Brigitte Miller. At the first class students will learn painting techniques and will have option to purchase art supply kit (cost $50) or receive art supply shopping list. Students purchase a 6-class punch card that can be used for any class offered during the summer and if you miss one, you can use it in future courses in the Fall. Six class dates: Tuesdays, June 26—July 31. Class Time: 10— 12. Course punch card fee: $75.00 Fly Tying Course - Summer Course Sessions. Instructor Mike Tucker is President of Northwest Steelheaders and has been tying flies and fishing for 58 years. He is classified as a Master in the “Art of Tying and Fishing Flies”. He is passionate about teaching and his course will cover the following: the use of tools, materials, knots and proportions. Students will receive supply list on the first day of class. Each course includes 6 class dates and is recommended for all levels. June 2 week course: Mondays- June 11 & 18, Tuesdays- June 12 and 19 and Thursdays- June 14 & 21. July 2 week course: Mondays- July 16 & 23, Tuesdays- July 17 & 24 and Thursdays-July 19 & 26. Class times: 1- 3:30 p.m. Course fee: $35 Card Playing Courses. Double Deck Pinochle Partners and Cutthroat. In each 6 week course you will learn Double Deck Partners, both Pass and NoPass and Cutthroat Pinochle. There are 2- Six class courses. Course One- Fridays, June 15 – July 20 with
class time: 9-10:30 a.m. and Course Two - Fridays, July 6 – August 10 with class time: 11-12:30 p.m. Course fee: $40. Additional supply fee to instructor $5. Optional Cheat Sheets $5 to Instructor Line Dancing with Instructor Colleen Roberts Witt. Pre-Beginner Class: Tuesday class time: 8:309:30 a.m. Level One Beginner Class: Tuesdays at 12 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. Class fee: $35. Supply fee paid to teacher: $15 (includes canvas, paint, and use of brushes) for each workshop. To talk to instructor, call Janet at 503-990-0064. First 10 students to register and pay at Center 50+ will be on class roster. Class dates/times: Tues., June 19 and Sat., June 16. Class time: 9am – 3pm Card Making. Make and take three adorable cards with instructor Joan Cowley. Class date: Thursday, June 14. 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. Let’s Marimbaaaa! Five- 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, June 6, 13, 20 & 27. Class time: 12 – 1:00 p.m. Class fee: $62.50 for 5 classes
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Intermediate and Beginning Evening Guitar Course. Instructor Carl Treski. 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. Student must provide own guitar. Beginning Course dates: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27. Class time: 7 - 8 p.m. Intermediate Course dates: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27. Class time: 8 – 9 p.m. Advanced Course dates: Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27. Class time: 6- 7 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. 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, June 6 & 20 and Intermediate II class dates: Thursday, June 7 & 21. Class time: 1-3:30 p.m. Class fee: $28 each class date.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: The Language of Dementia
People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia are always attempting to communicate with us—especially when they are having behaviors! Join us on Monday, June 25, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., 2615 Portland Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97301, to learn how to use verbal and non-verbal communication to minimize frustration and anger for both the caregiver and the person living with dementia. Have more knowledge, skills, confidence, harmony and peace in your caregiving experience. 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: Donna Bennett, Community Relations Director, Senior Helpers. Sponsored by Among Friends Adult Day Respite and Time With Friends Programs with additional support from NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please register by calling (503) 588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb, & Pacheco, PC; Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem; WindSong Memory Care at Eola Hills; Senior Helpers; New Horizons In-Home Care, and Visiting Angels.
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Volunteer of the month for June is a couple! PENNEY & JOHN PUFFPAFF
It’s time to get out your sunglasses and sunscreen! Summer will finally arrive on June 21st. Summer is always a favorite time of year at the Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program. Participants and Staff delight in looking out the window to admire the flower garden and celebrate the longer warmer days. Summer activities will include armchair travels to national parks, the Oregon Coast, and a variety of other places. The Respite Program provides an opportunity for growth and enrichment for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., participants are served a nutritious lunch, socialize with their peers, and participate in activities such as exercise, reminiscing, art & crafts, and music therapy. Participants enjoy coming to Center 50+ while their caregivers receive a much needed five-hour break. For more information, please 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, New Horizons In-Home Care, and Visiting Angels.
Penney and John are very active in the Thursday Bingo program and in the monthly Birthday Celebrations. They enjoy what they do and are so very reliable and have a fantastic attitude. Penney and John have a common feeling regarding volunteering. They truly enjoy being around people and helping where needed. In Penney’s words in regards to why do you volunteer, “Love people. Love to help others and enjoy life.” John retired after 21 years in the Marine Corps. John’s words are very moving, “After the service I always stayed close to my family and never really associated with other people. Since joining the Center, I have felt comfortable and have opened up a lot. My wife calls me a social butterfly now. I’m enjoying myself here so much. Thank you for being here for me.” Penney and John have been married 47 years and have three great children and six grandchildren. They feel so blessed to be able to spend quality time with them even though they are grown adults. Penney and John enjoy coming to many of the Center 50+ events and Center 50+ has a whole lot going on for everyone to participate in. Come join Penney and John, Thursday’s at Bingo!
TED Talks are short pre-recorded educational lectures. The talks were originally given to a live audience where they were recorded for viewing. These educational talks are required to be shorter than 18 minutes in length. TED’s mission is simple – “Spread ideas”. This global platform allows for anyone in the world to access these empowering talks. The topics are extensive, and virtually every topic has been covered. Most importantly, for the members of Center 50+, these talks act as a catalyst to important discussions. Lifelong learning helps facilitate social engagement amongst older adults. TED Talks provide the members of Center 50+ with the opportunity to engage with others, learn about new topics, undergo personal development, and share their thoughts with others. Intriguing topics work to invite new members into the group, while allowing the current discussers to maintain interest in the meetings. Diversity is key to a colorful conversation. With differing thoughts and opinions people can be respectfully challenged. This allows for new viewpoints to be learned, and for existing beliefs to be defended. Each person at Center 50+ has a different strength to bring to the group. With the respectful group dynamic in place, a safe space for genuine discussion is available for all who wish to attend. Join others every Monday from Noon - 1 p.m.
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Computer Learning Center this Summer Summer is coming and there are so many beautiful things to do outside. Remember when it gets too hot and you need to take a break the Computer Learning Center is a great place to spend your time. Enjoy our air conditioning and research your next summer adventure. Summer is a good time to start if you would like to volunteer to instruct a computer class. Many of our classes are basic so advanced knowledge isn’t always necessary. If you know how to do something on a computer we can look into offering that as a class. We are also continuing our search people to assist in offering a larger
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variety of tutoring sessions, and technology workshops. We are looking to expand our Tech 50+ programs more than ever. We have started by offering tutoring sessions for Apple and Mac devices. Then expanded our tutoring sessions into Blogging, Pinterest, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Duolingo. We are currently training several volunteers on the Cherriots website and their app. The volunteers will then be able to assist you in the use of public transit. Another lofty endeavor Tech 50+ would like to implement is the creation of a Center 50+ Video Production Group. Tech 50+ will be teaming up
with Capital Community Television (CCTV) to make this happen. We are looking to put a crew together to learn about producing videos for broadcast. There is no experience needed. We can train you how to use a camera, about editing and many other aspects of video production you may like to learn. Some of the training would happen here at Center 50+ and some at the CCTV office/studios. If this is something that interests you, make an appointment to talk with Alvin Scott, the Computer Lab Coordinator or with a Center 50+ Volunteer Coordinator at 503588-6303 or by email at ascott@cityofsalem.net.
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8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 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 5:30 pm 6:30 pm
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 8:45 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
Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Line Dancing - Int. SilverSneakers Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Tai Chi Bingo Ladies Billiards Tai Chi Table Tennis
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, June 13th NEW MOVIE – WEDNESDAY, June 27th 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.
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TRIPS AHOY! Saturday, June 9 – Portland Saturday Market, cost $30 (only a few spots open) EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2018 & 2019 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 Southern Charm, April 6-12, 2019 Imperial Cities of Central Europe, August 10-12, 2020 Stop by and pick-up a flier for these extended trips (full Itinerary and pricing). TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Tuesday, June 7 at 1:30 p.m. Cape Cod & the Islands, Philadelphia, the Poconos & the Brandywine Valley, New Orleans Holiday, and Washington DC & Williamsburg. The Travel Desk is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June Birthday Party!
Friday 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 Billiards Watercolor Studio Respite Care Lunch Cards/Games Woodcarving
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or hazardous 8:30weather am Lapidary roadamconditions turn your 8:30 Pool/Billiards 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.
★ JUNE LUNCH MENU ★ June 1 BBQ Chicken June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8
Cheese Ravioli Chicken Enchiladas Meatloaf Chile Con Carne Baked Fish or Chicken
June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15
Chicken Casserole Ham or Roasted Turkey Chicken Stir-Fry Herb Roasted Chicken Lasagna
June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22
Chicken Salad Swedish Meatballs BBQ Chicken Salisbury Steak Baked Fish or Chicken
June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29
Cheese Ravioli Chicken Enchiladas Herb Roasted Chicken Chicken Stir-Fry Chile Con Carne
All meals are subject to change
Club Meetings in June ❂ Lapidary – Every 2nd Thursday @ 9am
❂ Fuchsia – Every 4th Monday @ 7pm
❂ Woodcarvers – Every 4th Tuesday @ 7pm
❂ Garden Club – Every 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm
❂ Wood turners – Every 2nd Thursday @ 6pm
❂ Iris Society – Every 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm
❂ Woodworkers Every 1st Thursday @ 10am
❂ Book Club – Every 2nd Tuesday @ 1:30pm
❂ WAMS – Every 1st Thursday @6:30pm
❂ Needlepoint – Every 3rd Tuesday @ 12:30pm
❂ 4 Seasons – Every 1st Monday @ 6pm
❂ Spanish Club – Every 1st and 3rd Friday @ 2pm
❂ Anglers – Every 2nd Tuesday @ 6:30pm
❂ Grow & Show – Every 1st Thursday @ 7pm
Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating our monthly birthday celebration; the third Friday of each month. Immediately following lunch on Friday, June 15th we will be serving cake. If it’s your birthday in June, 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! A special thank you to this year’s corporate sponsors- Home Instead and Providence Health Plan.
Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather. ~ John Ruskin
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1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 6/4/2018 and 6/7/2018 Improve your driving skills with the Driver’s Safety Program - two sessions of instruction presented by AARP; $15 for AARP members! 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.
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It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside. ~ Maud Hart Lovelace
Oregon Care Partners has introduced a series of free and online videos, designed to help family caregivers learn basic skills to assist loved ones. These lessons can be viewed wherever, whenever and as many times as needed. Most videos are under five minutes long, and the topics range from bathing and dressing, to promoting independence and privacy. “These videos are convenient and self-paced, so family caregivers can get right back to spending time with their loved one,” says Julia Smith, communications specialist for Oregon Care Partners. Here in Oregon, AARP estimates that there are approximately 463,000 at-home caregivers at any given time
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