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Popularity of local book clubs shows there's no need to read alone
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JOIN the CLUB By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Read a good book lately? Even techies like to read a good book once in a while, and libraries, book stores, book publishers, even online sites such as Goodreads.com, meetup.com and Facebook, provide outlets to discuss the written word. “I’ve always been a reader,” says Melody Wingert. “I grew up going to the library as a kid, and have always enjoyed it.” Wingert toyed with the idea of being a writer up until high school when she realized she was better off reading books instead, she says. “I joined a book club at my previous employer to help me get out of my reading bubble and expose me to books that may be ones I would never read otherwise,” Wingert says. “I’ve been a part of the Best Sellers group at the Book Bin for about three years now.” Looking for more local connections, Wingert came across the group via Goodreads.com. Some of her favorite books since then are: “Bel Canto,” “Still Alice,” “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and “Me Before You.” “There are so many to choose from,” she says. “I love World War II historical
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Members of the Book Bin Best Sellers Book Club meet at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, reading current fiction and nonfiction. Book Bin is located at 450 Court St. NE, Salem. fiction and biographies from that time period. ‘Every Man Dies Alone’ is another favorite.” The book club provides Wingert with an opportunity to discuss books, meet friends, and learn about their perspectives. “There are plenty of times where I’ve loved a book and others didn’t, or vice versa,”
she says. “I like coming to the group and sharing why.” Wingert says Best Sellers Book Club veers toward books that are fairly current, and members choose which books to read. “We also try to rotate between fiction and nonfiction,” she adds. “I’d say primarily it’s fiction, but every three or four books, we try to throw in a nonfiction to switch things up. We tend to steer away from authors that are the ‘churn ‘em out’ one book a year, the typical courtroom thriller/murder mystery authors, that type of thing.” Manager Trinh Le says the Book Bin hosts three clubs:
Best Seller Book Club at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month, reading current fiction and nonfiction bestsellers; Feminist Book Club at 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, reading books by feminists and/or addressing feminist issues; and SciFi/Fantasy Book Club at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, reading sci-fi and fantasy titles. All clubs meet in the store, and draw between four and 10 participants. “People seem to enjoy attending their respective book clubs,” Le says. “The clubs are pretty autonomous. The Feminist Book Club just fin-
ished reading ‘What Happened’ by Hillary Clinton, followed by ‘Women, Race and Class’ by Angela Davis, and ‘The H-Spot’ by Jill Filipovic.” Best Sellers read “Radium Girls” by Kate Moore, followed by “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi and “Artemis” by Andy Weir. The Sci-Fi/Fantasy group read “Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Atwood. “People enjoy meeting in person, meeting with people otherwise they might not know,” she says. “If you are interested in a club, come sit in on a meeting.” The Salem Public Library has two book clubs for adults: Books for Dessert at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month; and Books for Lunch at noon on the third Wednesday. Both groups meet in the meeting rooms at the library, and are open to the public. To participate, just show up. “We usually get 10 to 16 people at a meeting,” says Ann Scheppke, adult services librarian. “The title of the book that’s being discussed is always listed in the library’s newsletter, on Facebook, and in the online library events calendar.” This spring, Books for Lunch discussed Lawrence Hill's "The Illegal," while Books for Dessert discussed "The Last Pilot." Scheppke says books for the book clubs are purchased for the library with money provided by the Friends of Salem Public Library and the Salem Public Library Foundation. “Club participants may check out copies at their meetings or at the ‘Ask Here’ desk at the library’s main branch,” she says. “Staff selects the titles with input from club members. We try to purchase a variety of popular fiction and nonfiction titles. Our aim isn’t to buy books that we know everyone will like, but rather ones that will lead to interesting discussions.” After the two in-house book clubs have had a chance to read and discuss the selections, the book club kits are made available for other area book clubs to check out. Book club kits include 10 copies of a title plus a list of discussion questions, and can be
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Keep cool: Don’t let the heat get you down go to urgent care for an assessment. In these extreme cases, it may be necessary for a healthcare professional to administer IV fluids. It’s important to take heat stroke seriously because an extremely high body temperature can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs. While rare, heat-related illnesses can be fatal. When you’re out in the sun, wear hats, lightweight clothing and sunblock that’s at least
By DR. CAROLINE KING-WIDDALL
With the warmer weather and longer days, summertime is the perfect opportunity to get outside and be active. If you’re exercising outdoors this summer, or just having fun in the sun, it’s important to be aware of heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke and exhaustion, and know how to prevent them. Heat exhaustion happens when your body isn’t able to regulate its own temperature, and it begins to rise. This can happen when you’re working out rigorously or when you’re doing yard work outside on a hot day. When temperatures get hotter, the risk of heat exhaustion goes up and, it can lead to heat stroke, which is much more serious. Heat stroke happens when you’ve been overexposed to heat, and your body temperature gets too high. Once your body temperature reaches 105 degrees Fahrenheit, we consider that heat stroke, which requires urgent medical attention. When heat stroke becomes severe, a person can stop sweating — which is the body’s cooling
mechanism. While anybody can be at risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke, the elderly are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses. Also, people with chronic illnesses who take certain medications, which make them more sensitive to the sun’s UV rays, may be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Postal carriers, construction workers and others who work outside in the summer are also at a higher risk of heat stroke. Some signs of heat stroke include fatigue and drowsiness, confusion, slurred words, headaches and skin
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“Children and Other Wild Animals” by Brian Doyle (OSU Press) These are true tales of animals and human mammals told in short vignettes, as only Doyle can spin them. His mission is to call human attention to the joys available to them when they pause, see, savor, and celebrate the small things that are not really small. His stories blend human and humility with wonder. Who are his subjects? Badgers, otters, sons, hawks, daughters, dogs, bears — well, you
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checked out for two months at a time. “Most of the people who
which is red and hot to the touch (similar to a sunburn). Alcohol use can compound these effects. Cooling the skin down when warning signs begin to appear is the best thing you can do on the preventative side. If you notice that your skin is getting too hot, move into the shade or air conditioning and use cool water or ice packs to cool the skin. You can also spray the skin with cold water. If more severe symptoms are present — such as headaches, confusion, weakness — or a temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher is reached, it’s best to
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“A Man for All Seasons: Monroe Sweetland and the Liberal Paradox” by William G. Robbins (OSU Press) This is an excellently written book about the life of Oregon political leader Monroe Sweetland and spans the spectrum of 20th-Century America, through the Great Depression, violence of a nation at war, Cold War politics, and the cultural and political turmoil of the Vietnam War. Historian Robbins illuminates the transformation of American political culture. — Reviewed by MAGGI WHITE
participate in our book clubs do so because they enjoy trading insights with others who care about books,” Scheppke says. “The comment I hear the most is that people like the book clubs
because a club introduces them to authors and titles they would never choose on their own.” Check your local library, book stores and the internet for clubs in your area. ■
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30 SPF. Also, seek out shade and avoid being in the blazing hot sun for hours. Also, it’s a good idea to limit your exposure to the sun, especially during the peak hours of the day (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) when the sun's rays are strongest. ■ (Caroline King-Widdall, MD, is a family medicine physician and physician in charge at Kaiser Permanente’s Keizer Station and West Salem Medical Offices.)
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uestion: My wife has Alzheimer’s. She and I have several bank accounts. All of the accounts are in both of our names except one account. This account is in my wife’s name only and her social security and pension are deposited into this account. My wife is unable to sign banking documents or checks to pay for things she used to pay for out of her account. Some of these bills are large and important, like our mortgage, and I need to use that account. Can I sign for her as her husband or do I need to get a power of attorney? nswer: I am sorry about your wife’s condition. But, you cannot sign legal documents for your wife or access her individual bank account in your capacity as her husband. You say your wife has Alzheimer’s and can no longer sign documents. Issues of capacity are very complex. Incapacity does not affect all people and all functions in the same way. Thus, even a person with a disease such as Alzheimer’s, especially in the early stages, can have the capacity to make some decisions and may not necessarily be “incapacitated”. It may be possible for your wife to give you power of attorney. Generally, in order for a durable power of attorney to be valid, the person granting the power of attorney should have sufficient capacity to understand the nature and enduring effect of the power of attorney. They should be capable of understanding the range of decisions the appointed agent can make on their behalf. And, they should also understand that the agent can make decisions without consulting them. If your wife is capable of understanding the above, then she may be able to give you a power of attorney that will allow you to take care of necessary financial, banking, tax, legal and other matters if your wife is unable to do so. If your wife no longer has the above required capacity, then it is too late for her to grant you power of attorney. In that case, you may need to petition the court to have yourself appointed as your wife’s guardian and conservator. You should speak with an Elder Law attorney to help you understand your options and how best to meet the needs of you and your wife. For more information, call Kathy Belcher at McGinty, Belcher & Hamilton, Attorneys, 503-371-9636.
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Teams are now being formed for the Walk 4 Alzheimer’s event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8, Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE, Salem. Call Naomi Tillery at the Alzheimer’s Network of Oregon, 503-364-8400, to register and for more information.
two hours. The center is located at 2673 12th St. SE, Salem. AlzNet is a local, self-sus-
taining nonprofit organization and receives donations from civic groups, businesses, fundraising events and community members. It is the generosity of the community that has allowed AlzNet to provide a variety of Alzheimer’s education, support, and other related programs and services to the Salem community. In 2016, approximately 62,000 Oregonians ages 65 and older were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Contact Naomi Tillery, 503-364-8400, for more information. ■
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August CALENDAR
July 28 Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N. First Ave., Stayton. Part of Stayton Summerfest. Tours, $5. Brownhouse.org or 503769-8860.
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tower tour at the Oregon State Capitol, 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m., weather permitting, Monday to Friday. Free. 503-986-1388. Bingo, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr., Keizer. $5.50.
Music in the Park, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Main Street Park, 120 Main St. E., Monmouth. Free.
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(through Sept. 1) “Sylvia,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays, with 2 p.m. Aug. 12 matinee, Theatre West, 3536 SE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. $15/$13. Theatrewest.com or 541994-5663.
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(through Aug. 5) Homer Davenport Days, Silverton Park. Sizzling Summer Raffle Event, with seven raffles. Drawing at 1 p.m. Aug. 6, to benefit Silverton Senior Center.
Paws for the Cause dog wash and canned food drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stayton Veterinary Hospital, 1308 N. First Ave., Stayton.
Capitol Pride Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Riverfront Park Amphitheatre, 200 Water St., Salem.
Fifth Annual B-17 Alliance Fly-In and Swap Meet, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., McNary Field, 3278 25th St. SE, Salem. $10. B17alliance.com. (also Aug. 4) Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish-Shaw, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy. SE, Aumsville.
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Making Music – Planting Peace, a benefit concert for the Healing Garden project at Oregon State Penitentiary, 3 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem, 5090 Center St. NE, Salem. $10 donation.
Pancake/Biscuit and gravy Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $5/$3.
Sons of Norway, thor Lodge 2-042 annual potluck picnic, 1 p.m., Johann Vineyards, 4285 N. Pacific Hwy. W, Rickreall. Bring your own utensils.
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr., Keizer. $4.50. Wellness Fun, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St.
Music in the Park, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Woodburn Public Library Park, 280 Garfield St., Woodburn. Free.
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River’s Edge Summer Movie and Concert Series, 10 p.m. Thursdays, Riverview Park Amphitheater, 50 C St., Independence.
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Willamette Valley genealogical Society, “Women of Importance in Salem’s History,” noon to 1 p.m., Anderson Room A, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. 503-3630880.
(also Aug. 19) Harvest Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, McMinnville. $8. Yamhillcountyhistory.org. River City Music and Art Jamboree, noon, Kimmel Park, Mill City. Santiamh2a.org.
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Bad Motor Scooter, 8 to 11 p.m., Salem Eagles Lodge, 2771 Pence Loop Dr., Salem.
Resource Round-up, 1 to 5:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. If you have resources to help a senior, provide your contact information. Sounds of Summer: the Dead Band, 6:30 p.m., Rotary Performing Arts Stage, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. Exploredallasoregon.org.
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Bay City’s Pearl Music Festival Summer End Celebration, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Al Griffin Memorial Park. 503-931-9721.
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Sounds of Summer: Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, 6:30 p.m., Rotary Performing Arts Stage, 182 SW Academy St., Dallas. Exploredallasoregon.org.
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(through Aug. 13) (through Sept. 3) Oregon State Zimfest, a ZimbabFair, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Orewean music festival, gon State Fairgrounds, Salem. OreWestern Oregon Unigonstatefair.org. versity, Monmouth. C E L E B R A T E · R E M E M B E R · H O N O R Zimfest.org.
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Healing Hearts grief Support Circle, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St.
Saturday Night Dance and Potluck, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, Keizer/Salem Area Seniors, 930 Plymouth Dr., Keizer. $5.
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HELPING the HOMELESS
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Salem senior centers share their approach to working with the less fortunate By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Two Salem senior centers are taking steps to help the homeless and less-fortunate in their communities. “We still have two or three individuals who look for homeless coming for lunch at our Marion-Polk Food Share lunches,� says Donna Avina, president of South Salem Senior Center. “For quite a while after the homeless camp on Commercial near us was bro-
ken up, we had a number, mostly men. Most of these people are gone now, because we heard they broke up the two camps these groups had set up. “A man and woman living in their vehicle also come here regularly,� she says. “MarionPolk is charged with feeding the hungry, so they have no problem they say with feeding these individuals for free. It’s their mission.� Avina says numbers may increase at South Salem and
other senior centers as more homeless camps are disbursed. With the last camp breakup, the center had a homeless man sleeping in front of the doors who had to be asked to move on. “The problem seems to be in perceptions,� she says. “People assume because you are homeless that you’re a drug addict, a criminal, a person who should be feared. None that we’ve had in our center so far have been any of those things.�
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Donna Avina is president of the South Salem Senior Center, and oversees the lunch program, as well as many other activities at the center. The visitors were mainly friendly, and while some members were apprehensive, most were usually welcoming. “One person came in every day, got a book from our library, and sat and read for hours, sometimes napping,� she says. “Some had good conversations with people, even shopped in our rummage rooms, buying clothes and other items.� In past years, Avina says a few with apparent mental issues created an issue for members. “One man came in nude a few years ago,� she says. “An-
other mentally ill woman used to come regularly to eat cookies and hang out. Our volunteer staff has been really good on trying to be very compassionate and helpful to these individuals when they need assistance, and to call for 911 assistance when necessary.� With 10,000 registered patrons, Center 50+ operates with a code of conduct that protects the 850 members per day that attend, says Marilyn Daily, manager. Center 50+ is run by the city of Salem and the nonprofit Friends of Center 50+.
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A once-thriving recycling program has become nearly nonexistent for the South Salem Senior Center. Because of the change, the center would like to retrieve all 12 yellow wood bins, which have been conveniently placed in store parking lots. “Paper recycling has been a revenue/income source for our nonprofit center for many years,” says Donna Avina, senior center president. “Now, we don’t make much money from this activity.” Where they once generated almost $2,000 a month, “we are now fortunate if we get enough money to cover the
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These recycling bins have been placed in several Salem ocations, and now need to be retrieved.
“This number continues to grow as we become more popular,” Daily says. “We have a very small paid staff and a volunteer workforce of more than 500. In order to effectively monitor our 30,000-squarefoot facility and parking lot, and provide the level of service we do, we needed to bring in additional help.” Center 50+ now uses paid security to help with general monitoring of the facility, and supporting staff in enforcing the center’s code of conduct, Daily says. “The additional support from security is welcome both by staff and patrons,” she says. “Security at our facility is unarmed. Not only does the security help enforce our Code of Conduct, they
also help with problem-solving and connecting people with additional resources when necessary.” Everyone is asked to use the facility for the purpose it was intended — a recreation center where people participate in programs and activities, Daily says. Most area senior centers expect the same standards of conduct, and are aware of the growing need to help those who need assistance, including the homeless. “People who need services not offered by our center are connected to the appropriate agencies to get those needs met,” Daily says of Center 50+. “We have a great partnership with Northwest Senior and Disability Services and Marion-Polk Food Share, just to name a few, who help us connect people to medical, shelter and food resources.” ■
Wendy Stone, certified tai chi instructor, will be teaching from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at Santiam Senior Center. Several studies have shown that tai chi can benefit many people with many different ailments. But, the best thing about it is that it can help you improve your balance, regardless of any medical conditions you may have, and it can be done standing or sitting in a chair, if you can’t stand on your own. Physicians have started telling some of their patients “Find a tai chi class.” The Santiam Senior Center
exists to provide educational, recreational, and social services that support and enhance the needs and interests of the senior citizens of our community and surrounding areas. The senior center is located at 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road, just south of Stayton over the bridge. Santiam Senior Center welcomes anyone over the age of 50 to become a member. Tai chi classes are free to SSC members and membership is only $20 per year. The first two classes are free. Try it before you buy a membership. Call 503-7698517 for more information. ■
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cost of the gas and insurance for our vehicles to go out everyday and pick up from these bins,” she says. Even more, some of the bins have become places for homeless individuals to sleep in, and volunteers have to chase out these individuals before emptying them out. The senior center board voted to discontinue the recycling program, Avina says. “We now need to retrieve (them), and some are quite large and heavy,” she says. “Most of our members are no longer physically able to lift such large, heavy items.” She is asking for public
help, “able-bodied volunteers to go out with our volunteer who supervises the paper recycling, and help lift them on our flat-bed trailer, to bring them back to the center,” Avina says. The senior center plans to sell the bins, hoping to generate some revenue. “The smaller ones might make places for people to store wood or garden materials,” she says. “Some might make playhouses for children, or doghouses. The larger ones might even make small work sheds.” If you can be of assistance, contact Donna Avina, 503588-0748. ■
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Thank you to all Center 50+ Volunteers
Happy Summer to all Volunteers. This is a sincere thank you to all of you who are volunteering at Center 50+ either in a scheduled position and in-house and/or community events. Without you the Center could not provide the outstanding service and tremendous amount and variety of classes and departments. We are all proud of your commitment and positive attitude. Take care of yourselves and enjoy the rest of the summer. See you in September after Center 50+ maintenance closure the end of August.
August Birthday Party!
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, August 8th NEW MOVIE – WEDNESDAY, August 22nd 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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Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating our monthly birthday celebration; the third Friday of each month. Immediately following lunch on Friday, August 17th we will be serving cake. If it’s your birthday in August, 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!
CENTER 50+ WILL BE CLOSED AUG. 20 thru SEPT. 3 for annual maintenance.
It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Fit!
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Nail Care & Haircuts at Center 50+
Licensed Cosmetologist Ana Correa provides foot care and haircuts at an affordable price. Foot care treatments begin with a foot soak in warm water, followed by a toe nail trim, file and nail polish if you like, all for just $22. If you have a hard time doing your own foot care, this is the perfect option for you, enjoy stress free happy feet. If a haircut is what you need Men’s haircuts start at just $12 and Woman’s haircuts start at just $15. Ana is available every Monday 9-4 by appointment only. Call to make your appointment today 503-588-6303.
Massage Therapy at Center 50+
Have you experienced a massage with heated rocks and organic essential oils? In addition to the obvious benefits of stress reduction, massage also helps to increase circulation and joint mobility, enhance immunity, alleviate back pain, and leaves you with an overall feeling of well-being. Kathleen offers, a relaxing spa massage and foot reflexol-
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ogy. 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- $20 or 45 min- $30 Make an appointment today 503-588-6303.
Fit 4 All Week at Center 50+
Mark your calendar, in celebration of back to school season, Center 50+ is offering FREE fitness classes and a day of blood pressure screenings for the week of September 10-14th. Below is a list of all participating fitness classes: Evening Yoga, SilverSneakers Classic, Zumba, SilverSneakers Yoga, Ready Set Strong, Tone Your Bones, Tai Chi and Evening Tai Chi. To learn more about the September fitness class visit us online at schedule www.cityofsalem.net/Center50 or come by the Fitness Center and pick up a schedule. If this is your first time attending a Center 50+ fitness class please arrive a few minutes before the
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class begins to fill out a short registration form. Be sure to take advantage of this awesome opportunity!
Featured Fitness for August: Ready, Set, Strong
Ready, Set, Strong is a combination of strength and aerobic training. Mix a variety of cardio exercises with muscle building exercises for a full body workout that will get your heart pumping! This class focuses on working all of the major muscle groups in the body through a circuit training technique. Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer Jacob Fery promises a variety of exciting new exercises and a great total body workout. Classes are held Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-10:00am. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50.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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Please help us establish our Lifelong Learning Classes by registering in advance and paying class fees at the front desk. On the day of class, please give ample time to register and pay beforehand. For more information call ph. 503-588-6303
Class cost: $5. Additional supply fee to instructor: $3
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, August 1, 8 & 15. Class time: 7 - 8 p.m. Intermediate Course dates: Wednesdays, August 1, 8 & 15. Class time: 8 – 9 p.m. Advanced Course dates: Wednesdays, August 1, 8 & 15. Class time: 6- 7 p.m. Class fee: $30.00. Additional cost for print materials paid to instructor at classes
Pet CPR/First Aid with Carol Gleason. Carol Gleason received her training at the Lake Tahoe WOOF Dog Search and Rescue Conference. This is a one- day 3-hour course. CPR will be taught using dog and cat manikins and first aid instruction will cover topics such as; how to assess an animal in a wilderness hiking emergency, how to muzzle your dog safely and what items you need for a pet first aid kit. Cost: $ 15.00. Class date: Thursday, August 2 Class time: 12:30-3:30pm Slurp and Paint- Acrylic Art Class. Looking for a “cool” art class to take during a “hot” summer day? Slurp on your favorite ice cream float – while painting a one-of akind rendition of it! Instructor Stacie Clark will take you through a step by step process and allow you to personalize your painting just the way you like it. Class date: Wednesday, August 1. Class time: 2-4:30 p.m. Class fee: $25.00. Additional supply fee to instructor: $10. Includes canvas, paints, brushes and other materials. Line Dancing with Instructor Colleen Roberts Witt Pre-Beginner Class: Tuesday class time: 8:30- 9:30 a.m. Level One Beginner Class: Tuesdays at 1-2 p.m. and Thursdays at 1011:00 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. Last week of summer classes are through August 13-17th. Classes resume back on Monday, September 24th. Class fee: $4 each class. Card Making. Make and take three adorable cards with instructor Joan Cowley. Class date: August 9. Class time: 1-3 p.m. Students need to bring markers, colored pencils, 2-sided adhesive tape, glue stick and scissors.
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
New Acrylic Art Course – Beautiful Oregon. 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. Save money and purchase a 6-class punch card that can be used for any class offered during the Fall and if you miss one, you can use it in future courses in the Winter. Students can also sign up for classes individually. Six class dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16 & 23. Class Time: 10—12. Course punch card fee: $75. Individual Class fee: $15 ea. Thank you Senior Helpers and Kaiser Permanente, for sponsoring our Lifelong Learning Program.
Center 50+ encourages you to come visit our wonderful facility anytime ... Meet new friends, stay for lunch, check out the classrooms. Call for hours and to learn more about any of the events or programs in this UPDATE, 503-588-6303.
For more things to do this month, check out the events calendar on page 5.
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SAVE-THE-DATE for these Special Events!
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease:
Alzheimer’s Basics and More!
Come and learn basic and the latest information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 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; McGinty Belcher & Hamilton; New Horizons In-Home Care; Pacific Living Centers, Inc.; WindSong at Eola Hills; and Visiting Angels.
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Two Programs for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program and Time With Friends Early Memory Loss Program support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias from early through advancing stages. These social programs offer mentally stimulating activities in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Caregivers receive a few hours of respite from their caregiving responsibilities while participants enjoy fun activities that focus on individual strengths and abilities. Along with Respite Services, Center 50+ also offers Caregiver Education and Resources. For specific program information, please call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco, PC; McGinty Belcher & Hamilton; New Horizons In-Home Care; Pacific Living Centers, Inc.; WindSong at Eola Hills; and Visiting Angels.
Tech 50+
Begin your adventures in technology at the Tech 50+ Computer Learning Center Computer classes are starting in the fall. The official start is the week of September 17th. We plan on continuing our very popular Computer Basics classes, and our Smartphones & Tablets class. In addition to these we are starting our Center 50+ Video Production Group and Our Center 50+/Cherriots Public Transit training sessions. For those who are unsure Smartphones & Tablets classes include instruction for androids, IPads and IPhones. If you have one of these and have not been able to get the thing working right without a significant increase in blood pressure, then this is the class for you. Learn to use your device with ease and a lower blood pressure. Our Computer Basics classes are for anyone. Have you never even touched a computer? Or used one at work but only did what you had to? Now you can come in and learn how to use a computer for your own desires. You can pay bills, communicate with friends and family, play games, go shopping online… and much, much more! Get started by enrolling in one of our computer classes. Learn how relaxing and convenient using public transit can be. We will teach you how to schedule your trips using Cherriots booklets, the Cherriots website, Google maps, and the Cherriots transit app. At the end of the training we will take a field trip around Salem on the bus. If you need more assistance we can even connect you with someone to help you route trips from your home. It is not too late to join our CCTV/Center 50+ Video Production Group. There is no experience needed to join this group. We are still looking for more people and plan on getting the trainings going this august. Free training on camera use, editing and many other aspects of video productions. Some of the training would happen here at Center 50+ and some at the CCTV office/studios. If this is something that interests you leave your name and number for Alvin Scott, the Computer Lab Coordinator at 503-588-6303 or by email at ascott@cityofsalem.net. FEATURING DAY TOURS! Overnight, Extended and Custom Tours
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Includes Air from PDX; motorcoach trans; admissions to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum; Winchester Mystery House; 1 night at Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose; Whale Watching Boat trip; Monterey Bay Aquarium; Carmel-by-the-Sea; Carmel Mission Basilica; Carmel wine tasting & shopping; dinner at Doris Day’s Cypress Inn; lunch at Pebble Beach Golf Club; 3 nights Portola Hotel & Spa; 15 meals & snacks $1,879 pp dbl; $2,253 single • Reserve by Aug. 7 ◆ Come with Us and Share the Adventure! ◆ For Reservations or Information:
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AARP Driver Saftey Classes August 6th & 9th 1-4 PM Mondays & Thursdays National Night Out, Community Block Party (America’s Night Out Against Crime) Tuesday, August 7th 4-7PM. Live Music, with the Acoustic Dead Band, Free Food and Drink, Ice cream, Activities for the whole family! Atrio - 8/9/18 @ 1pm Medicare 101 - 8/16/18 @ 10am Regence Med Advantage - 8/16/18 @ 1pm Kaiser Permanente - 8/14 @ 10am Keep On Trucking - Summer End Celebration September 7th 4-9. Food Trucks, Wine, Beer, Raffles, Suttle Service; Family Fun! Quality of Life, Edward Jones/Grant Kendall - 7/18 @ 6:15pm
August Club Meetings
Lapidary – Every 2nd Thursday @ 9am Woodcarvers – Every 4th Tuesday @ 7pm Wood turners – Every 2nd Thursday @ 6pm Woodworkers Every 1st Thursday @ 10am (Woodworkers Club - on hiatus for the summer – Next meeting is Thursday, September 6th @ 10:00 AM) WAMS – Every 1st Thursday @6:30pm 4 Seasons – Every 1st Monday @ 6pm Anglers – Every 2nd Tuesday @ 6:30pm Fuchsia – Every 4th Monday @ 7pm Garden Club – Every 3rd Thursday @ 7pm Iris Society – Every 3rd Tuesday @ 7pm Book Club – Every 2nd Tuesday @ 1:30pm Needlepoint – Every 3rd Tuesday @ 12:30pm Spanish Club – Every 1st and 3rd Friday @ 2pm
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ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS ✭ AUGUST 2018
Monday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm` 5:30 pm 6:45 pm
Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Jewelry Pine Needle Baskets Silversmith SilverSneakers Yoga SilverSneakers Lunch Playing Cards Evening Yoga Woodcarving
Tuesday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm
Woodshop Lapidary Ladies Billiards Line Dancing - Int. History Discussion Group SilverSneakers Yoga Respite Care Tone Your Bones Lunch Tai Chi I Line Dancing Tai Chi II 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 9:00 am 9:15 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Thursday
Sunrise Rotary Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Woodcarving Ukulele SilverSneakers SHIBA (by appt only) Yoga SilverSneakers Respite Care Lunch Writing Life Story Jewelry Techniques Zumba
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 5:30 pm 6:30 pm
Woodshop Lapidary Billiards Sewing Line Dancing - Int. SilverSneakers Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Tai Chi I Bingo Ladies Billiards Tai Chi II Flex & Fab Table Tennis
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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
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 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.
★ AUGUST LUNCH MENU ★ Aug. 1 Chicken Stir-Fry Aug. 2 Swedish Meatballs Aug. 3 Baked Fish or Chicken Aug. 6 Cheese Ravioli Aug. 7 Chicken Casserole Aug. 8 Chili Con Carne Aug. 9 Chicken Enchiladas Aug. 10 BBQ Chicken Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Chicken
Chicken Parmesan Beef and Broccoli Swedish Meatballs Herb Roasted
Aug. 17 Baked Fish or Chicken
The Center will be closed for the last two weeks in August as well as Labor Day; September 3rd … reopening on Tuesday, September 4th! All meals are subject to change
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TRIPS AHOY! EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2018, 2019, 2020 Philadelphia, the Poconos & the Brandywine Valley, Oct 21-26, 2018 New Orleans Holiday, Dec 2-6, 2018 Southern Charm, April 6-12, 2019 Washington DC & Williamsburg, April 11, 2019 Great Lakes Adventure & the Holland Tulip Festival featuring 2 nights on Mackinac Island, May 2, 2019 Colorado Rockies, July 26 – Aug 3, 2019 New York City & the Hudson River Valley featuring 3 nights in Manhattan & 3 nights in the Hudson Valley, September 27, 2019 Southern Italy & Sicily featuring Taormina, Matera, Alberobello and the Amalfi Coast, Santa Fe Holiday, October 22 – November 2, 2019 Imperial Cities of Central Europe, August 10-20, 2020 Stop by and pick-up a flier for these extended trips (full Itinerary and pricing). The Travel Desk is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DRIVER SAFETY/55 ALIVE:
1:00 – 4:00 PM 8/6/18 & 8/9/18 also offered 9/10/18 & 9/13/18 - Mondays and Thursdays 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.
Never regret taking a chance, even if you fall on your face; It's better to know you tried and failed than to wonder the great "what if?". ~ Devin Frye
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DIGGIN’ IT!
plants and gardens, it seems to me that there must have been a club of good ol’ boys smoking something that resulted in some rather bawdy names.” Such could be said for the aforementioned Naked Ladies, a moniker that describes the leafless stems on fall blooming Lycoris, which you will see beautifully illustrated on the book’s cover.
By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER
Several months ago, I was corresponding via email with famed plantsman Allan Armitage about — what else? — plants. In the course of our conversation, he offered me a copy of his latest book, “Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots: The Stories Behind the Common Names of Some of Our Favorite Plants,” to read and review. I gladly accepted and promptly received the book in my mailbox. That conversation was several months ago. I’m sure he assumes I have completely forgotten about our agreement. But au contraire, I was saving it for this column on summer garden reading. The August garden still benefits from our presence and attention. Chores such as watering, weeding and deadheading are ongoing tasks, but the big makeover projects are better suited for the cooler days of late September and October. So, when the midday heat sets in, why not park yourself in a shady spot, listen to the birds and read a garden book? “Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots” is a catchy title. Most of us are familiar with the spring-blooming ForgetMe-Not but what are Naked
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Lady plants? This fun book will provide the answer as Armitage delves into the history and traditions of common plant names. Of course, we need our botanical Latin because it leaves no room for guessing a plant’s identity, but the whimsical common names can be easier to remember because of their catchy and descriptive nature. And a lot of them are downright silly. Armitage postulates, “I am too old to be shocked by much anymore, but as I roam around
“Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots” is a charming and educational read with short chapters and full-color photos. The book is available on Amazon. I was also asked if I wanted to review “A Big Garden” by Gilles Clement and Vincent Grace, I gladly obliged. Originally published in France, “A Big Garden” is a
pleasantly-oversized children’s picture book that takes the reader through the four seasons. A testament to gardening and the natural world, the drawings are uniquely charming. With so much to discover and enjoy, this book is a fantastic way to cuddle up and bond with the next generation. ■
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