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Ken Schmidt, Roth's key person, demonstrates what takes place when the West Salem store gets a grocery order.This particular store has been making home deliveries for about 15 years. By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Hungry, but no time to roam the aisles of the grocery store? Local grocery outlets are now offering ways for customers to shop without coming into their stores. “We offer online delivery services as well as convenient pick up at the drive-thru window at our West Salem location,” says Janet Orlob, office administrator, Roth’s Food Center. “We have provided online shopping for over 15 years from our West Salem location. It’s a convenience that our customers appreciate.” Market Director Randy Kautz says, including floral, Roth’s West Salem averages around 25 deliveries per day. “We deliver to all age groups who use the website,” Kautz says. “No home deliveries are made on Thursdays and Sundays.”

“Customers love the convenience of ordering online and someone else does all the shopping for them. It’s a huge time saver.” Randy Kautz Market Director, West Salem Roth's

Everything that Roth’s sells, including sales items, cost no more than what is available for purchase instore, Orlob says. “Customers can also let us know if they have coupons, and we ring them up manually and collect coupons upon delivery,” Kautz says. Customers choose the delivery time best suited to them from the options provided on the website, and

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payment is made online with a credit or debit card, Orlob adds. “Customers love the convenience of ordering online and someone else does all the shopping for them,” she says. “It’s a huge time saver.” The service also is great for customers who have a hard time getting around or are house-bound, she says. “The groceries are delivered right to their front door,” Orlob says. “Roth’s prides itself on offering the best customer service. We are honored that customers choose to let us help them with their shopping.” Orlob says the store also offers “some of the best ready-made food from our kitchen departments. We offer breakfasts on Saturday mornings at multiple locations, and we make some of the best burgers around,” she says. “And now at our West Salem location, you can get made-to-order hearth-fired pizza.” Currently, West Salem is the only Roth’s offering online delivery and pick-up service, Orlob says.

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Roth’s home delivery fee is $10 per delivery and drive-up fee is $5.95 per service order. Deliveries and pick-ups cover all departments, including grocery, health and beauty, catering, flower services and general. Order online at roths.com and click on “shop online” at the bottom of the webpage. Customers without computer access can call for home delivery at 503-3703790. As of June 1, credit cards will be processed through PayPal.

Stephanie Dixon is a Keizer caregiver for a woman with Down syndrome. Using online ordering at Walmart saves her time and still allows her client the excitement of getting out for a car ride, picking up the groceries, and discovering that something special ordered without the temptation of too many choices. “It’s really convenient,” Dixon says. “We’ve been doing it once a week for two months now.” Dixon tried other stores, but because of working on a schedule, found it difficult to deal with having deliveries not always arriving on time. “When you’re dealing with delivery times, drivers sometimes rearrange their schedules to accommodate deliveries,” she says. “They may run into traffic. The benefit of picking up your order is you don’t have to deal with this.” Dixon says Walmart has her “history” down to even the

greenness of her bananas. “And the people there are really pleasant,” she adds. “I just go to the parking spaces for pick-up at the side of the building, dial the phone to let them know I’m there, and they come out within minutes.” Walmart currently offers pick-up at the Woodburn store and the Turner Road location in Salem, with both two- to four-hour delivery slots. Delivery fees vary and are based on the time slot booked. Pickup is free, and items are the same cost as in-store. A minimum of $30 is required, and first-time customers get $10 off their first $50 order. The store offers all items on its site, including bulk food assortments. For more information or to order, visit and grocery.walmart.com choose your location. Credit and debit cards are the accepted method of payment.

Safeway offers one-hour delivery windows with sameday delivery on orders placed before 8:30 a.m. as well as two-hour windows or an environmentally-friendly “green” four-hour window. First-time customers are offered $5 off their first order and free delivery by using the promo code HIFIVE at check out. A $49 minimum purchase is required to process and deliver an order, and regular home delivery rates are $9.95 on purchases of $150 or more, and $12.95 for under $150, or free to qualified customers. Online prices, promotions and offers may differ from those in physical stores, according to the website.

Safeway delivers seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. at most locations, according to the corporate office. Orders are selected the day of delivery and loaded onto the delivery trucks, which are equipped with multiple temperature zones to keep frozen items frozen and vegetables, bakery and fruit items fresh. “And if you don’t like something – bananas spotty – either return it to your driver or call Safeway Customer Support for a refund or credit,” according to website information. Club Card savings are available and digital coupons are honored. For a full list of options and more information, visit shop.safeway.com/ecom/ home. Payment is by credit or debit card.

Fred Meyer currently offers online shopping in five greater Portland area locations, including Newberg. Other options for online shopping include Amazon.com, which carries international items as well as regular groceries, and Jet.com, a two-day grocery delivery service. Whether shopping for a fast meal or weekly groceries, many stores, sandwich and pizza shops, and meal services provide online ordering and delivery. Inquire at your local grocery outlets for online ordering and delivery options. “It’s great for me – and for young moms or people who are sick and can’t get out,” Dixon says about using this method of food shopping. “I love it.” ■

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At Roth’s, groceries can be delivered to an address for a fee, or a shopper can order online and just have the groceries brought out to the car.Walmart also has this service.

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LIFE AT 100 — they’re loving it

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The following residents at Hidden Lakes are celebrating birthdays of at least 100 years: Red Olin, 105 years; Jerry Perry, 102 years; and Bertha Erby, Betty Wilson and Nadine Girod, each reaching 100 years old. By MARY OWEN

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who turns 100 on April 14. “That’s right,” Erby nods in agreement. Reminiscing about her life over the past century, she shares her own thoughts about living a good life. “I had two husbands who passed away and one boy,” she tells him. “I raised eight dogs. And I don’t drink.” Goodma pitches in with, “The oldest lady I knew was 100. I asked her how she feels, and she said, ‘Oh, about 105.” Laughter spreads around the table as the diners continue to exchange pieces of their past with one another. “Feels pretty good,” Erby says of almost reaching 100. She joined four centenarians on Feb. 16 for birthday luncheon celebrations at Holiday Retirement at Hidden Lakes, a retirement facility in south Salem. According to the last census, roughly 53,000 individuals who are 100 years old or older are living in the United States, and five live at Hidden Lakes, including Erby. The others are: Red Olin, 105; Jerry Perry, 102; Nadine Girod, 100; and Betty Wilson, 100. “The only thing unusual about turning 100 is that I really made it,” Wilson says to the three ladies sitting around her table. With a bouquet of flowers in her arms to celebrate her Jan. 7 birthday, Wilson shares that she wishes for more time to prepare her thoughts about living so long. Chatter resumes, and it’s

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Getting a better night’s sleep

When getting ready for bed, good health habits mean brushing your teeth and washing your face. But what about when you’re tucked in and just can’t seem to fall asleep no matter how many sheep you count? You obviously want that good night’s rest; it helps you face the day refreshed and relaxed and prepares you to deal with life’s everyday challenges. You feel your best when taking care of your dental health and skin care, so why not start nighttime habits which can help you sleep better? Luckily there are a number of things that you can do at home to improve the quality of

your sleep. When it comes to your daily coffee routine, although that last cup of the day may be tempting, it’s best to steer clear

of caffeine from the afternoon on since it can keep you up past your bedtime and cause your sleep to be more disrupted overnight. Similarly, alcohol and nicotine may also cause sleep disruptions so it’s best to avoid them as well as medications that might keep you awake (if possible). And while smartphones and other digital devices are popular for one last look at email or the news, you shouldn’t take them into bed with you. Rather, try to end screen time 30 minutes before you go to sleep. Along with limiting your screen time, afternoon and evening naps can also throw off your sleep schedule. If you take a nap during the day, try not to exceed 20 minutes and

To accommodate this year’s Easter holiday, Depoe Bay’s annual Crab Feed and Wooden Boat Show now takes place April 22-23. Thousands of pounds of delicious whole Dungeness crab will be cooked to perfection at Depoe Bay’s Community Hall, 220 S.E. Bay St. Indoor and outdoor dining will be available, with a selection of brews in the beer garden courtesy of

the Rusty Truck Brewing Company. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine. The 22nd annual Classic Wooden Boat Show will display dozens of hand-crafted vessels at “the world’s smallest harbor.” Try your hand at building your own vessel at the popular model boat building booth and bring it home. The kids

will love this fun experience for the whole family. Admission to both events are free. On Sunday, April 23, hundreds of colorful bathtub ducks will be released into the harbor at the annual Ducky Derby. Buy a ticket for a chance to win great prizes provided by Depoe Bay merchants, including clothing, dining passes, hotel stays and authentic shipwreck treasure. Bay-front merchants

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be sure to nap at least four hours before your bedtime. Once you’re ready for bed, there’s nothing better than having a relaxing, comfortable environment to retire to. Try to create an area that promotes sleep rather than distractions. And although many look forward to sleeping in whenever they have a chance, it’s beneficial in the long term to set up a clear sleep schedule and go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on the weekends. Even when we practice best habits, not everything is under our control. During times of high stress, many people may experience periods of insomnia. This is normal, and usually will resolve over time, espe-

cially if you keep practicing good sleep habits. It’s also important to get enough sleep every day. Consistently getting less than six hours of sleep a night can be consistent with sleep deprivation and it is recommended that most adults get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Be sure to set aside time to get enough sleep. Try out these tips for a month and if you still have trouble sleeping, talk with a doctor to help determine if you might need a sleep study to help diagnose the problem. ■

will be open throughout the weekend with food, beverages, art and gifts to satisfy every taste. Depoe Bay’s U.S. Coast Guard station will open its doors to tours of its patrol and rescue boats stationed dockside. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be on the Pacific with the Coast Guard, this is your opportunity. Thanks to a resident pod of

gray whales, Depoe Bay enjoys year-round whale watching and has earned the title of “Oregon’s whale watching capitol.” At the Whale Watching Center, park rangers are ready to help spot gray whales. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and admission is free. Contact Nick Bruyer, Depoe Bay Chamber of Commerce, at 541-270-3944 or r8vegas@ gmail.com, for information. ■

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obvious that the ladies feel right at home with one another. Wilson credits her longevity to the “very good care” given to her by her husband and two daughters. And, she says, she hasn’t stopped dreaming. “I’m a writer,” she says. “I’m writing short stories to have for my family — or maybe to sell. God has let me live this long for a reason.” She shares that her granddaughter gave her a New York Times book on her actual birthday that catalogued major events throughout her century of life. “It’s wonderful to look back and see all that has happened,”

she says. Jerry Perry joins three ladies at his table. He opens the conversation by reminiscing about his wife, Inez, who died in 2001. His second wife, Joan, is still living. Ask Perry his secret to living to a ripe old age and he’ll tell you without hesitation, “Get a good wife.” Nadine Girod turned 100 on Jan. 22, and Red Olin will be 106 on July 15. The two, says a Hidden Lakes staff member, are dating. While turning 100 might be just another day to the “super five,” listening to piano music, playing a round of community trivia, chatting with friends while enjoying prime rib, and finishing the special celebratory lunch by dipping into strawberry sundaes make it just a little bit out of the ordi-

nary, the centenarians agree. “It’s what keeps you young at heart,” says Ray Hanley, a Hidden Lakes resident who volunteered to help at the celebration.

Joyce Gilbert, enrichment coordinator for Hidden Lakes, was on hand during the celebrations to elaborate on independent senior living at the community and what the cente-

narians mean to their fellow residents. Read more Holiday Retirement centenarian stories at holidaytouch.com under “100 Years of Wisdom.” ■

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kled with lawn seed and will have plenty of time to fill in before summer. Weeds are much easier to tackle now, when they’re small, easier to pull. And you’ll thank yourself later for getting rid of them before they spread their seeds all over. After they’re pulled and disposed of, a fresh layer of mulch over the area will help keep the area clean and neat. My pruners always get a lot of use this time of year. The early-blooming flowering shrubs such as rhododendron, camellia and azalea can be pruned right after they are finished blooming. This will give them enough time through the spring and summer months to grow next year’s blossoms. If I haven’t done so yet, I will also trim my summerflowering Hall’s Honeysuckle vine to keep it from taking over the neighborhood. Speaking of vines, clematis vines can be one of the most confusing of vines to prune. The standard practice is to determine which “type” you’re growing and prune according to that type’s needs. However, I’ve found that the same principle that applies to shrubs also applies to all clematis types — prune right after the blooms fade. I prune mine all the way back, to within six or so inches from

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Pruning clematis vines, such as this “multi-blue,” can be confusing, but it’s wise to prune right after the blooms fade, about six inches from the ground.

the ground. With an application of fertilizer/compost and a good soaking, the plant should put out fresh green shoots. Often it will rebloom. Additionally, this means the gardener won’t have to deal with that brown tangle of death that can accumulate if left unattended for any length of time. The one drawback to this method is that you won’t have any of the fluffy seed heads to enjoy but if you’re like me, you prefer to see the flowers over the seed heads anyway.

There are early veggies that can be started from seed. Arugula, spinach and other salad greens grow easily in containers and I’ve found that this method helps keep hungry slugs at bay. If placed under a patio cover, the rain will be unable to batter the poor things and splash soil upon their leaves, which means less grit to wash off at the kitchen sink. Seeds of peas, onions, carrots and brassicas can be sown now or purchased as seedlings and planted out. Just watch for slugs. And, needless to say, keep an eye on those weeds. In April, one must keep vigilant to nighttime temperatures. The garden centers have marigolds, petunias and other summer bedding plants for sale but a single night of cold temperatures can wreak havoc on one’s best intentions. Instead of risking it with these frost-sensitive plants, I focus on repotting and grooming my wintered-over container plants such as fuchsias, begonias and hardier root-bound perennials such as New Zealand flax, ferns and ornamental grasses. Rosebushes can use a dose of fertilizer and a top-dressing of compost. If you haven’t done so yet, you can prune them back now or wait until they’ve finished with their first round of blooms. ■

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■ Paula Free is an amputee who wants to help empower others Of note

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Paula Free has her sights set high when it comes to empowering any individual challenged with a life-limiting disability. But she’s especially passionate toward helping those living with limb loss. On a beautiful spring day in 2004, Free was in a motorcycle accident that broke her arm and back, and crushed her foot. At the time, doctors were encouraged they could save her foot. “In my healing process, I was able to keep my leg and my foot for seven years,” says Free, who had to endure six surgeries in the process. However, increasing complications, including bone softening and arthritis, brought on severe pain and she was significantly limited. “Long story short, I chose to amputate,” Free says. “So, it was an elective choice, which was very strange.” Meaning it’s rare that amputees have a say in such a lifechanging matter. In October 2011, Free underwent a transtibial amputation to remove her left leg below the knee. Shortly following a revision surgery two years later, Free met Michelle Torkelson, and they discovered they had a lot in common. They both worked as hair stylists, they both shared a wedding anniversary date of July 4, and they both lost a leg due to a motorcycle accident. Soon after becoming acquainted, Torkelson told Free she planned to run a 5K. “And it really blew my mind,” Free says. “So, I decided that if she can do it, I’m going to try this. Little by little I trained myself, with the help of my prosthetist, who went to the track with me.” Eugene’s 2014 Dirty Dash became Free’s first race, which she completed with the support of her husband, Rod Free, and her prosthetist, John Robert of Hanger Clinic in Springfield.

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Paula Free hasn’t allowed her age or a leg amputation to slow her down. Her passion is to support and encourage others with disabilities to discover and pursue their potential. Here, she holds her “summer” prosthetic (complete with nail polish) for wearing with sandals; and the “bling” prosthetic she sported in Eugene’s Dirty Dash. Since then, she has participated in a 5K seven times; three Dirty Dashes and a 5K portion of a Pole, Peddle, Paddle (events in Bend); and two 10Ks (including Eugene’s July 4 Butte to Butte). She also ran the 5K portion of the CAF Triathlon in California. Even more remarkable is

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grant that would provide her with a running blade. Robert made note of her impressive physical accomplishments, as well as her character. Free has made supporting and motivating others a big part of her life. “I thought, ‘This is fun. I need to get other amputees out to do this — make a party out of it,’” Free says of her early running experiences. “So, I posted an ad and went on the radio and talked to some people and I got a couple of amputees that said they’d like to try it. And so, we did. We made a party out of it. We laughed and giggled and had a great time.” From there, Free began organizing teams for the other races she planned to run. Additionally, in 2015 she attended a retreat for female amputees in South Carolina, and volunteered for Camp No Limits in Idaho, a camp for children with disabilities and their families. Last year, she attended the Amputee Coalition Conference in North Carolina. She has even become doubly certified so she can be a peer visitor, and an even greater help to others.

“I’ve talked with several people after amputating, and there’s so many little questions that I don’t care how many years you’ve been in practice, (there are several questions that) a doctor, a prosthetist, a physical therapist is not going to be able to answer,” Free says. “And so, that’s why I double-certified (through) Am-Power and Amputee Coalition.” Free willingly speaks to individuals experiencing the challenges of limb loss. She runs a support group for amputees, their family and friends, on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2951 Coburg Road, Eugene. Because of the guidance, discovery, encouragement and camaraderie Free obtained while attending the conferences on the East Coast, she decided to bring those same benefits to individuals back home. So, she asked these large organizations to bring their conferences out west to her community. “They can’t come here,” Free says. “Well, I’ll do it myself. And I approached Willamalane and told them my idea and they jumped all over it, said they’d partner with me. And so now we’re planning a conference that will be here at the Willamalane Sports Center.” The center is located at 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield. The conference, “Discover Your Potential with Limb Loss and Physical Challenges,” is scheduled for April 8, and includes an impressive list of speakers and activities. “So, that incorporates other people who aren’t amputees,” says Free, noting the phrase “and physical challenges” in the conference’s title. She wants anyone feeling challenged by any physical or psychological disability to feel welcome. Free has started a nonprofit titled Power On with Limb Loss, a way to accomplish more than she can do on her own. Realizing how costly her own prosthetics have been, she knows that many families face financial hardships when it comes to outfitting their children with prosthetics as they grow. She hopes that conferences hosted through her nonprofit will raise funds to help offset those costs. “A lot of people don’t realize they need to reach out,” Free says. “They think they can do it alone. But that’s not as much fun.” ■

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■ Explore alternatives, and think: Go low, slow

Rosen says understanding a patient’s unique history is critical, including what has changed about their pain that brought them to a provider and how that pain is affecting their life. That history will lead to an appropriate treatment plan. She encourages chronic pain sufferers to reach out to a provider and talk about goals for treatment in terms of reducing pain to a manageable level and how that will impact their ability to function. “Some people think pain is a normal part of aging,” Rosen says. “It doesn’t have to be.” She’s seen patients respond to various treatments – from massage therapy to physical and occupational therapy – “extremely well,” depending on the cause of the pain. And there is evidence for “alternative treatment” beyond medicine or surgery, she adds. Rosen stresses that patients should keep providers informed about alternative treatments they pursue to minimize adverse reactions to another type of treatment they’re receiving. Like Rosen, Dr. Ben Platt, medical director of the Interventional Pain Clinic at Vancouver’s PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, says it comes down to developing an individualized treatment plan because “everyone’s pain is different.” In the past, patients’ pain too often was under-treated by the medical community, Platt notes. Then came a shift, which in some cases resulted in providers overprescribing opioids. He believes it’s important to educate patients about the limitations of pain medications, and that there is a “time and place” for pain medications following “rational and careful prescribing.” ■

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Sarah Gradis’ patient was an older woman experiencing chronic pain, primarily in her back and legs. The woman was independent, lived on her own and was reluctant to ask her family for help with everyday tasks. But she was having difficulty with things like housework, and was feeling increasingly isolated and concerned she might fall. She began treatment with Gradis, a pain management specialist in the Portland area who holds a doctorate in physical therapy. That treatment included strength exercises. During their appointments, they’d talk about the woman’s daily routines to get a sense for how she moved, allowing Gradis to discuss posture, body mechanics and ways to make tasks easier, and, at the same time, take stress off overworked parts of her body, thereby reducing the pain. They also discussed the woman’s fears. Though initially reluctant, she eventually began to use a four-wheeled walker. “That was a big gamechanger,” Gradis says. “She was resistant at first, but we talked about how it was safer (and) allowed her to move around more.” Gradis’ patient was among an estimated 25 million adults with chronic pain, or pain experienced every day for the preceding three months. That figure is from a 2015 analysis of results from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey — an analysis funded by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Among older Americans, chronic pain is a growing problem. Medline Plus, a publication of the NIH and the Friends of the National Library of Medicine, reported a few years ago that 50 percent of older adults who live on their own, and 75 percent to 85 percent of elderly people in care facilities, experience chronic pain. “Yet, pain among older adults is largely undertreated, with serious health consequences, such as depression, anxiety, decreased mobility, social isolation, poor sleep and related health risks,” the publication notes. Gradis says it doesn’t have to be that way. She and other providers stress the importance of older adults with

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Patient Betty Hipp consults with Dr. Ben Platt, medical director of the Intervention Pain Clinic at Vancouver’s PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. He believes in developing individualized treatment plans. chronic pain talking with their doctor, setting goals and developing a personalized treatment plan. For her part, Gradis describes herself as an investigator and guide, helping individuals understand the causes and nature of their pain and developing a plan to address it. The goal is an empowered patient, she says. “I start where they are and ‘walk’ with them,” she says, noting that though treatment may not eliminate all pain, focusing on things such as body mechanics, exercises and stretching can chip away at the pain and accompanying stress, allowing more function and therefore reduced pain. “It really does add up,” Gradis says. According to the NIH, a “growing body of evidence” suggests that complementary treatments — among them acupuncture, massage therapy and yoga — may help manage some painful conditions. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health notes that acupuncture, for one, “appears to be a reasonable option for people with chronic pain to consider,” noting that “a number of studies suggest that acupuncture may help ease types of pain that are often chronic such as lowback pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis/knee pain. It also may help reduce the frequency of tension headaches and prevent migraine headaches.” In addition, an NIH centerfunded clinical trial in 2011 concluded massage may be useful for chronic low-back pain, while a 2009 clinical trial by the center concluded massage may help with chronic neck pain. Meanwhile, the value of physical and other therapies in the healthcare toolbox for treating chronic pain has been highlighted in recent times through a handful of major

initiatives that aim to curb Americans’ dependence on opioids. Early last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its guideline that provides recommendations for primary care clinicians prescribing opioids for chronic pain outside of cancer treatment, palliative care and end-of-life care. Also, the U.S. surgeon general late last summer sent a letter to more than two million health professionals, asking them to lead a national movement to address the nation’s prescription opioid epidemic. The letter, part of the surgeon general’s Turn the Tide Rx campaign, was accompanied by a pocket card, adapted from the CDC’s guidelines, noting that before prescribing opioids for chronic pain, providers should consider if non-opioid therapies are ap-

propriate, including exercise, physical therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Amanda Rosen, a geriatrician with Legacy Health in Vancouver, describes the CDC guidelines as an “excellent general framework” in terms of exercising caution about the risks and benefits of opioids, but stresses that treatment needs to be personalized for each patient. As adults age, the risks for side effects from any medication increase and sometimes outweigh the benefits, she says. “As a geriatrician, you want to start low and go slow, not just with opiates but every medication class,” she says. “There can be a role (for opiates in treatment) based on an individualized plan, but I don’t believe any chronic pain management plan starts with medication, regardless of the medication.”

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Palm Sunday Brunch April 9, 2017

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Ages 11 – Adult Ages 4 – 10 Children 3 & under

All proceeds will be donated to support local community and worldwide projects. Please R.S.V.P. by April 1, 2017 to the business office. Notify us in advance if your group consists of 5 or more persons. Reserve Early!

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Spring Bird Walk, 8 a.m. to noon, E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, 29555 Camp Adair Road, Monmouth. $10. 503837-0237 by March 25.

(through April 15) “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre West, 3536 Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. 541-994-5663 or theatrewest.com. Silverton Senior Center trip: Columbia River Gorge, 7:45 a.m. $20. 503-873-3093.

AARP Driver’s Safety, 1 to 4 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $15/$20. 503-873-3093. AARP Tax Aide, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St.

St. Mary of Shaw Knights of Columbus Biscuit and Gravy breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Parish, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy. SE, Aumsville. $6/$2.

Daily Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. Aloha Fitness Classes, 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748. Silverton Senior Center board meeting, 2 p.m., 115 Westfield St.

Chair Yoga, 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. $2.50 per class, or $20/10 classes. 503-588-0748. Hypnotherapy for oncology patients, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, through April 25, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.

The Compassionate Friend support group for those who’ve lost a child or sibling, 6:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St.

p.m., Salem Masonic Temple, 1625 Brush College Road NW, Salem. 503302-7973. Farm Fest and Plowing Competition, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville.

Larry and His Flask, with Flatfoot 56, 8 to 11 p.m., Enlightened Theatrics, 187 High St. NE, Suite 300, Salem. $17/$20. 503585-3427.

South Salem Senior Center trip: Kings Winery in Eugene, for a tour, tasting and lunch; and Lane County Historical Museum’s logging exhibit. $68. 503-588-0748 by April 3. DAR, Champoeg Chapter, “World War I Centennial Remembrance,” 12:30 p.m., Pleasant View Cemetery, 14250 SW Westfall Road, Sherwood. CASA recruitment and information meeting, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St.

$8/$4. Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, “Processing and Organizing Photos for Genealogy,” 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Anderson Room A/B, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem. 503-363-0880.

Basic crochet class, 1 p.m. Fridays, Monmouth Senior Center, 180 Warren St. S. Bring yarn and hooks.

Sons of Norway, Thor Lodge No. 2-042, potluck and presentation

on Sami people of Scandinavia, 6:30

(through April 29) “Macbeth,” 7:30 p.m., Willamette University Theatre, Salem. $8/$12. Boxofficetickets.com.

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Pancake breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE.

“Ratatouille,” with post-movie discussion, 3 p.m., Enlightened Theatrics, 187 High St. NE, Suite 300, Salem. $25/$7. 503-585-3427.

Ancestry Detectives, “Military Records,” 10 a.m. to noon, Silver Falls Library, 410 S. Water St., Silverton. Ancestrydetectives.org.

History Gateway Speaker Series: Dr. Sheila Sund, “Cascadia Subduction Zone,” 9 to 10:30 a.m., Hearing Room 50, Oregon State Capitol. 503-986-1388 or oregoncapitol.com.

(through April 14) Santiam Hospital Auxiliary’s Easter Tulip Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., hospital foyer, 1401 N. 10th Ave., Stayton; Santiam Medical Clinic, 280 S. 1st Ave., Mill City; Mehama ACE Hardware, 11267 Grove St., Mehama. $5. 503-749-2910. Bereavement Support Group, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093. Gardening with Dale Small, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093. Lyons Garden Club, “Care and Planting of Rhododendrons,” 1 p.m., Lyons Fire Department conference room. 503-508-5913 or 503-767-3348.

Hawaiian Quilt Show and Lecture, “The History, Traditions and Superstitions of Hawaiian Quilting,” 6:30 p.m., Orchid Room, The Oregon Garden. $10. 503-873-3093.

Assistance League of SalemKeizer Spring Forum: Author Garth Stein, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” 7 p.m., Smith Auditorium, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem. $25/$10. Tickets at Daue House, Encore Furniture, or assistanceleague.org/salem-keizer. Alzheimer’s Support Group for Spouses, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.

(through April 20) 12th Annual Native Caring: A Conference to Learn, Connect and Share, Spirit Mountain Casino, Grand Ronde. 800-760-

7977. Question and Answer on Medicare versus Medicaid, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503873-3093.

Hawaiian Luau Dinner Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $15. 503-873-3093.

(also April 22) Friends of Bush Garden’s 34th Annual Spring Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

Riverfront Pavilion and North Meadow, Salem. 503-5882410.

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by Marilyn Daily

Mahalo means “thanks, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, respects, to admire, appreciate” in Hawaiian. It is used the same as “thank you” in English. It is especially appropriate to say Mahalo to the wonderful volunteers at Center 50+ as the theme of this year’s volunteer recognition event is a Hawaiian Luau. Volunteers are invited to attend our Hawaiian Luau on Friday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. The Luau is free to volunteers, bring one guest. Volunteers may pick up their free tickets at the Front Desk at Center 50+ by Monday, April 14. Because of the size of our facility tickets will be limited and available on a first come first served basis. The evening will include dinner served from 5:306 p.m., program, and musical entertainment. Menu will be Teriyaki Pork or Chicken, rice, veggies, fruit, and macaroni salad. Cake will be served during the musical entertainment after 6:15 p.m. The Center could not exist without our volunteers. Each and every area of the Center has a strong volunteer workforce. Over 500 volunteers gave over 80,000 hours of service this year. Throughout the entire week of April 24-28 the Center will be serving refreshments in the lobby in recognition of our amazing volunteers and their hard work. Please drop by and enjoy refreshments, thank a volunteer, or allow us to thank you— and again Mahalo!

Capitol Woodcarvers Annual Show April 1 (10-5) & April 2 (10-4) This year Ken Lake is the featured artist. Ken has been a valued member of the Capitol Woodcarvers. Ken says what he enjoys most about Capitol Woodcarvers are the members. He says he has never been around so many people of such high caliber, both personal and ability. “I have made many friendships which will last for the rest of my life.” There will be a raffle of carvings and other items at the show. The tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5 or a double arm stretch for $20 at the show. Proceeds are used to further the interest in carving, to promote educational carving programs and other club expenses. Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the Center 50 Cafe in the Lobby during the show. For additional information contact Everett Koontz: koontzde@hotmail.com; Denis Miller: denmil@comcast; or Ray Weekly: rweekly@mac.com.

Mother’s Day Tea

Friday, May 12, 2:30-4 p.m.

Join us as we treat mothers to a special tea, musical entertainment and door prizes. RSVP to Center 50+ by Monday, May 8 at 503-588-6303. Thanks to our sponsors Avemere Court and FunTastic Red Hat Group

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It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Fit!

April Featured Fitness Class: Tone Your Bones

Studies have shown that lifting weights two or three times a week increases strength by building muscle mass and bone density. Join Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor Debra Seeck in Tone Your Bones, a class designed to teach you proper strength training techniques and help you build muscle mass and maintain bone density. Ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 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.

First Aid & CPR Certification Classes

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 receive your certification card. The cost is $30. Call the Fitness Center today to reserve your seat in one of the following classes: Wednesday, Apr. 19, 1-5 p.m. or Wednesday, May 17, 1-5 p.m.

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 503-5886303.

Massage Therapy at Center 50+

Please help us welcome our new Massage Therapist Kathleen Hauptman (LMT #5531). Kathleen brings to Center 50+ over 20 years of massage experience and provides a wonderfully relaxing table massage experience. In addition to the benefits of stress reduction, massage also helps to increase circulation and joint mobility, enhance immunity and alleviate low back pain, leaving you with an overall feeling of relief. Kathleen offers Swedish massage, a relaxing spa massage and reflexology. Kathleen is available: Mondays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.; Wednesdays- 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $1/minute or $40/hour (Spa & Swedish Massage) Reflexology Cost: $20/30 min. or $30/45 min. Make an appointment today 503-588-6303.

Nail Care & Haircuts at Center 50+

Center 50+ is excited to offer CPR and First Aid Certification classes at an affordable price. Certified by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR Instructor Carol Gleason has over 20 years of experience. The ASHI certification class is

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

Come by Center 50+ to sign up for Life Long Learning classes or call 503-588-6303. Class Fee Payment required at beginning of class registration. ARTS AND CRAFTS Carving duck decoys with wood the Oregon Decoy and Wildfowl Guild. The Guild is a group of individuals dedicated to promoting the traditional history of decoy making and its development as an art form. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Saturday, Apr 29, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Cost $3 per session plus any cost for wood. Evening Woodcarving conducted by Dave Disselbrett. This ongoing class will offer carvers the chance to work on existing projects or do a scheduled project, or carver’s choice. Every Monday, 6:45–8:45 p.m. Cost $5 per class. Drawing Class. Re-view the World with Artist Eyes. Instructor Kate Cunningham will teach you how to draw what you SEE and what you know is there. All levels welcome. First day of your class, instructor will provide you with pencil, paper and an art supply list for future classes. On-going classes: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Class time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class cost: $7 each. Card Making Class - with Joan. You will make and take home three lovely handmade cards. Space limited. Signup sheets available. Class dates: 2nd Thursdays of the month. Class time: 1-3 p.m. Students need to bring markers, colored pencils, 2-sided adhesive tape, regular clear tape, glue stick and scissors. Class cost: $5. Additional $3 supply cost. Bob Ross “Joy of Painting” Workshop. You can learn to paint! Bob Ross certified instructor, Janet Sanders, believes that with Bob’s fantastic techniques and some dedicated practice, masterpieces that you never dreamed possible will flow from your brush! Class dates: Tuesday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 + 15 supply fee. Intermediate Acrylic Painting I – Wed, Apr 5 & 19. Class time: 1-3:30 p.m. Class fee: $28 Intermediate Acrylic Painting II – Thurs, Apr 6 & 20. Class time: 1-3:30 p.m. Class fee: $28 Watercolor Class- with Nancy Weinberg. This 8class course is an instructive watercolor class based on recognized techniques and materials. This could be the course for you if you’ve never painted before and you suspect that you “have no artistic talent” or if you’ve had some water color painting success, but want to learn more. You will learn the right paper, paint brushes and paints to use. Study still life and landscapes with a large emphasis on color and shadow. Instructor will go over supply list at the first class. Class

dates: Tuesdays, May 23- July 18. Class time: 12–3 p.m. Fee for 8 classes: $120. Jewelry Beading - Instructor Carla welcomes all level, teaching beginner basics to helping with individual projects. It’s easy to do and go at your own pace, making beautiful pieces of jewelry: bracelets, necklaces & earrings. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, April 12 & 26. Class time: 12:30-3 p.m. Class fee: $5. PERSONAL ENRICHMENT Meditation Class with Mary Hall. Class dates: Apr 10 & 24, May 15 and June 12 & 26. Beginning Meditation with Mary Hall. Learn the basics of Meditation and its wonderful benefits. Class dates: Mondays, April 17, May 15 and June 19. Psychology & Me with Instructor Mary Hall MA, LPC. Future topics to be covered can include: how the human mind operates, interaction between our bodies and minds, sensation and perception, sleep and dreams, learning and conditioning, dynamics of memory, thinking skills, intelligence and creativity. Course dates: Fridays, Apr 14 & 28. Class time: 10–11 a.m. Fee for each class: $7.00. “Modern Tools vs. Ancient Tools” with Dr. Leland Gilsen, retired State Archaeologist for Oregon. He will present a display of modern and ancient Native American tools with similar or the same function on tables in the main lobby of Center 50+. Date: Wednesday, April 12, Main Lobby 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE California Coastal Lighthouses. As a follow up to his last class on the Lighthouses of Oregon, Dr. Doug Kroll will present three separate classes on the Coastal Lighthouses of California. Learn some fascinating facts about many of California’s 30+ lighthouses (six of which are off-shore) and two lightships. Three class dates: Tuesdays, March 28, April 4 & April 11. Class time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $5 each class. Space limited. Sticks and Stones Can Break My Bones, but Words Can Never Harm Me - Retired Law School Professor and County Attorney Roy Daniel. A two-hour discussion and debate about the meaning of the U.S. Constitution’s 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech. No demonstrations, no protests, no signs, no costumes, and no bad behaviors will be permitted. You will need to be prepared to answer the following questions: Why is the Freedom of Speech so important? What is the meaning of Freedom of Speech? What are the limitations on Freedom of Speech? What are the Responsibilities of Free Speech? Bring with you your facts and opinions about free speech, bring your favorite anecdote about the use or abuse of free speech, and bring a friend or someone who disagrees with you. Class Date:

It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Smart!

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. Luther Burbank

Tuesday, April 4. Class Time: 1–3 p.m. Class Fee: $5. Civics and Citizenship-Four Class Course. Retired law school professor and county attorney Roy Daniel moderates a series of classes exploring what we thought we had learned about citizenship and government, but may have forgotten. There is no text book but there will be a syllabus for each session to keep the class moving forward. Class dates: Tuesdays– April 11, 18, 25 & May 2. Class time: 1—2:30 p.m. Class Fee: $20. Gardening with Native Plants. Join Dean Wentworth, botanical curator for 17 years at Willamette University as he covers the topic of landscaping with many native plants of the Pacific Northwest. Students will also receive information about Oregon nurseries that sell native plants. Monday, April 3. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Class fee: $5. Pet Portraits. This workshop is for those that have had some experience painting with acrylics. You do not have to draw to take this class. Each participant must bring an 8x10 color copy of their pet’s head. Class date: Tuesday, April 11. Class time: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Class fee: $58. “Macbeth” Theatre Art Study Class- Two-part course. Join like-minded adults for a study class of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy- Macbeth. Next, gather the following Sunday to see the play at Willamette University. Class facilitator, Karen Bolliger, will discuss and share some insight to what we can expect to see. Class date: Wednesday, April 19, 10-11:30 a.m. For second part of the course you will meet at Willamette University Theatre and attend the production. Date of play: Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m. PRE-PAYMENT & REGISTRATION REQUIRED when your name is placed on class sign-up sheet. Class fee: $5. Separate ticket cost: $8 cash. Class fee and material costs are non-refundable. MUSIC Music Appreciation Class - Handel to Hammerstein with Norman Devol, former voice faculty - Seirra College and member of San Francisco Opera. Historical journey through musical styles from baroque to Broadway. Using multimedia presentations, live performance (including group sing-a-longs) participants will gain appreciation of musical styles through the centuries. We’ll explore links to historical events, backgrounds of composers and little-known facts to enhance our appreciation of the musical selections. Class date: Thursday, May 4. Class time: 10-11:30 a.m. Class fee: $10. Let’s Marimba - Zimbabwean-style marimbas in this this fun class. We will learn to play simple, catchy

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Community Services

April is the month for VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - 2017

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 Tuesday, April 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., 2615 Portland Rd. NE, Salem, to learn how to use verbal and non-verbal communication to minimize frustration and anger for both the caregiver and the person with dementia. Have more knowledge, skills, confidence, and 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: Jim Reynolds, Senior Helpers. Presented in partnership with Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends Program and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please call 503-588-6303 to register. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior Helpers, Senior One Source, and Visiting Angels.

Respite Volunteers - Friendship, Patience, Love and Understanding By Evelyn Ostermann

“Volunteers have style. They’re fiercely independent. If you have to ask how much they cost, you can’t afford them… They are the only human beings on the face of this earth who reflect the nation’s compassion, unselfishness, caring, patience, need, and just plain loving one another.” ~Erma Bombeck, writer & humorist. I see Respite Volunteers share friendship, patience, love and understanding every day as they work in the Respite Program. I appreciate their dedication and individual contributions that make the program day special for our participants. Volunteer duties include: providing companionship to participants with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, encouraging participation in activities such as games, arts & crafts, exercise and music and making every moment count! Thank you to all our Volunteers! You each add something special to our Respite Team. Please call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303 for more information. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior One Source, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.

Savvy Caregiver Program: Real Help for Family Caregivers

The Savvy Caregiver Program is a six-session workshop offering 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 Tuesdays, April 25 - May 30, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 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: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior One Source, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.

Understanding Alzheimer’s disease:

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tunes. No prior musical experience is required although a good sense of rhythm and beat is helpful. All equipment/materials are provided. Class dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22. Next session: March 29, April 5, 12 & 26. Time: 12-1 p.m. Class fee: $50. LANGUAGE Spanish. Instructor Hugh West All classes $120 for 10-week sessions. Instructor supplies required materi-

als. Beginning Spanish- Appropriate for students with no previous Spanish language, who know and understand a few words of Spanish or who “had-it-and-forgot it high school Spanish.” Level I teaches pronunciation, numbers 1-100, the alphabet, Spanish names, basic greetings, frequently used verbs in the present tense. Class dates: Fridays, March 24- May 26. Time 8:30-10 a.m. Intermediate Spanish- Appropriate for students who wish to review basic conjugations in the present, past and future tenses; who wish to prac-

When to start receiving SS benefits

By KIMBERLY HERRMANN SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Enjoying a comfortable retirement is everyone’s dream. For over 80 years, Social Security has been helping people realize those dreams, assisting people through life’s journey with a variety of benefits. It’s up to you as to when you can start retirement benefits. You could start them a little earlier or wait until your “full retirement

age.” There are benefits to either decision, pun intended. Full retirement age refers to the age when a person can receive their Social Security benefits without any reduction, even if they are still working part or full time. In other words, you don’t actually need to stop working to get your full benefits. For people who attain age 62 in 2017 (those born between Jan. 2, 1955 and Jan. 1, 1956), full retirement age is

66 and two months. Full retirement age was age 65 for many years. However, due to a law passed by Congress in 1983, it has been gradually increasing, beginning with people born in 1938 or later, until it reaches 67 for people born after 1959. You can learn more about the full retirement age and find out how to look up your own at socialsecurity.gov/ planners/retire/retirechart. html. ■

Center 50+ is keeping this individual a secret. We can say this is a female over 50 and has been with the Center for several years. She is very active in what is happening at Center 50+ and she loves to travel. That’s all the hints I will divulge. Center 50+ will surprise and honor this lady at the annual Luau on April 21. This dinner will be the kick-off for Volunteer Week and what better way to do it than with a fun Luau with fabulous food, music, and dancing. All Center 50+ volunteers get 2 free tickets, so sign up at the front desk and buy extra tickets for friends and family members. Mahalo!

Tech 50+

This April allow your knowledge of technology to bloom Tech Talk Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. Our “Tuesday Tech Talk” open discussion session was a hit. The round table discussion format allowed those in attendance to learn from others questions and experiences. We touched on the topics of tablets, smartphones and purchasing computers to name a few. There have been interesting discussions on how technology has changed from our school aged years and how it is ever changing. Come join us with your questions and topics of curiosity. We don’t have all the answers, however, we will not let that stop us. We do have the resources and desire to keep you informed on technology. We can show you how to search for the answers to whatever topic you what to learn about. You may even find that one of our classes would help you find the information you are seeking. Come in with your questions and we will help to find some answers. If you have a suggested topic of discussion you can email your topic to ascott@cityofsalem.com. We welcome you to join in the conversation. Thank you Tech50+ sponsor Atrio Health Plans.

SAVE-THE-DATE

Are you a caregiver to a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? If so, come and hear the personal caregiving journeys from two presenters. Their experiences led to professional careers with a passion to help caregivers throughout this challenging journey. Resources to make the experience a more rewarding and less exhausting one for the caregiver and their loved one will be given. Bring your personal concerns and questions which will be addressed in a safe, caring environment. Join us on Monday, April 17, 2–4 p.m. at Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem. 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. Presenters: Kelley Rogers, Senior Living Advisor, Senior One Source and William Cohen, Caregiving Consultant, Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants. Presented in partnership with Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program, Time With Friends Program and NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please call (503) 588-6303 to register. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, WindSong at Eola Hills, Senior One Source, Senior Helpers, and Visiting Angels.

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for these special seminars Thursday, Mar 9, 1 p.m.: Atrio, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance Tuesday, Mar 14, 10 a.m.: Kaiser Permanente Thursday, Mar 16, 10 a.m.: Medicare 101, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance Thursday, Mar 16, 1 p.m.: Regance, sponsored by Ed Clark Insurance Thursday, Mar 23, 9 a.m.: Providence Health Care tice conversation, expand vocabulary, and move on to more advanced tenses such as the subjunctive. Class dates: Fridays, March 24- May 26. Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Advanced Spanish– Appropriate for students who speak, read and write Spanish and who wish to discuss current or historical topics through more advanced reading and writing. Topics will be selected by class members. Class dates: Fridays, March 24- May 26. Time 12–2 p.m.

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ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS ` APRIL 2017

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Tuesday

8:30 am Woodshop 8:30 am Lapidary 8:30 am Jewelry 8:30 am Pool/Billiards 9:00 am Pine Needle Baskets 9:00 am Flexibility & Functional Movement 9:00 am Silversmithing/ Jewelry Workshop 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 11:30 am Lunch 6:45 pm Woodcarving

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm

Wednesday

Woodshop Lapidary Ladies Pool/Billiards Pilates Line Dancing - Int. History Discussion Group SilverSneakers Yoga Respite Care Tone Your Bones Lunch Tai Chi Line Dancing - Beg. Tai Chi Irish Dance Table Tennis

7:00 am Sunrise Rotary 8:30 am Woodshop 8:30 am Lapidary 8:30 am Pool/ Billiards 9:00 am Woodcarving Class 9:00 am SHIBA (by appt) 9:00 am Flexibility & Functional Movement 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 11:00 am Respite Care 11:30 am Lunch 1:00 pm Writing Life Story

Club Meetings in April Mon, Apr 3: Wed, Apr 5, 12, 19, & 26: Thurs, Apr 6: Fri, Apr 7 & 21:

Four Seasons, 6 p.m. Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m. WAMS, 6:30 p.m. Spanish Club, 2 p.m.

Grow & Show, 7 p.m.

Tues, Apr 11: Angler’s Club, 6:30 p.m. Book Club, 1:30 p.m. Thurs, Apr 13: Woodturners, 6 p.m. Garden Club Board, 7 p.m. Lapidary Club, 9 a.m. Fri, Apr 14: ACBO meeting, 1 p.m. Tues, Apr 18:

Tues, Apr 25: Wed, Apr 26:

Thursday

Needlepoint 12:30 p.m. Garden Club, 7 p.m. Iris Society, 6 p.m. Woodcarvers, 7 p.m. SREA Meeting, 2 p.m.

It takes a Lifetime to get this Young! April Birthday Party!

Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the monthly birthdays on the third Friday of each month. Immediately following lunch on Friday, April 21 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in April, be sure to come and have lunch, get a special birthday gift. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! Thank you WindSong Memory Care for sponsoring our Monthly Birthday Party.

JOIN US AT THE MOVIES!

Center 50+ provides a movie and popcorn the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month. Is there a movie you’ve wanted to see? We take movie requests! Movies will be shown at 1:15 p.m. Monthly Movie- Wednesday, April 12: “Collateral Beauty” starring Will Smith. Classic Movie Day – Wednesday, April 26: “Dances with Wolves” starring Kevin Costner. All movies are subject to change, check with Center 50+ front desk on Tuesday before movie for movie title. Thanks to our sponsor: Atrio Health Plan Center 50+ meets the legal requirement set forth by the Motion Picture Industry. As a licensed organization the senior center has permission from the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) to provide public showings of movies/videos.

DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Driver Safety Program is a two-session class sponsored by AARP to improve your driving skills. Upon completion of this course, your auto insurance premium may be reduced. Call the Center 50+ at 503-588-6303 to register. * April 10 & 13, 1 p.m. * May 8 & 11, 1 p.m. * June 5 & 8, 1 p.m.

8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:15 pm 3:30 pm 6:30 pm

Woodshop Lapidary, Sewing Pool/Billiards Line Dancing - Int. Pilates SilverSneakers Yoga Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Tai Chi Bingo Ladies Pool/Billiards Tai Chi Ballet Table Tennis

Friday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:00 pm

Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Watercolor Studio Yoga 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 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.

✤ APRIL LUNCH MENU ✤

Monday 3: Tuesday 4: Wednesday 5: Thursday 6: Friday 7:

Cheese Manicotti Roasted Pork or Chicken Chili Con Carne Hungarian Goulash Baked Fish or Chicken

Monday 10: Tuesday 11: Wednesday 12: Thursday 13: Friday 14:

Chicken Salad Swedish Meatballs Chicken Stir-Fry BBQ Chicken Lasagna

Thursday 20: Friday 21:

Meatloaf Baked Fish or Chicken

Monday 24: Tuesday 25: Wednesday 26: Thursday 27: Friday 28:

Cheese Ravioli Chicken Enchiladas Swedish Meatballs Chicken Parmesan BBQ Chicken

All meals are subject to change

Monday 17: Chicken Casserole Tuesday 18: Beef Burgundy Wednesday 19: Herb Roasted Chicken

TRIPS AHOY! TRAVEL PRESENTATION: May 15, 1 p.m. Laura from Collette will give a presentation on Canada’s Winter Wonderland Dec 2-8, 2017, Spotlight on New York City on April 19-23, 2018 and Tropical Costa Rica, Nov. 2018. April 3: “Mamma Mia,” Hult Center, Eugene, $130 (includes transportation, driver gratuity & admission). Only a few spots available. April 12: Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival with lunch at Glockenspiel Restaurant. Cost $35 (includes transportation, driver gratuity & admission). Lunch on your own. May 17: “An American in Paris,” Keller Auditorium. Cost $130 (includes transportation, driver gratuity & admission). May 21-23: Ashland and Jacksonville, two nights lodging at Best Western Bard’s Inn in downtown Ashland. Evening performance of “Shakespeare in Love,” day trip to Historic Jacksonville, Oregon Cabaret Dinner Show of “The All Night Strut” a musical celebration of the 1930s and 40s, and a visit to Rogue Creamery on the way home. Cost $525 double, $650 single. Non-refundable $50 deposit due at registration. June 28: Sternwheeler – Landmarks of the Gorge. $140 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, 5-hour boat trip & 2 meals). Filling fast! July 13: Oregon Coast Aquarium with a stop in Old Town. Cost $99 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, admission & catered lunch in the Gleason Room with viewing window into a tank with Sharks & Rays). EXTENDED TRIPS FOR 2017 & 2018 ● Branson, Memphis & Nashville, Oct. 25, 2017 ● Canada’s Winter Wonderland, Dec. 2-8, 2017 ● Spotlight on New York City, April 19-23, 2018 ● Tropical Costa Rica, Nov. 2018. Flyer coming soon! Stop by and pick-up a flier for these extended trips (full Itinerary and pricing). Trip Desk is open Mondays - Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night." - Rainer Maria Rilke

St. Louis Fish Ponds open for the spring season

Marion County Parks has opened St. Louis Fish Ponds for the season. The ponds are located 13 miles north of Keizer and are a popular warm water fishing and dog training destination. The park has a concrete pathway to the fishing sites, as well as ADA accessible restrooms and picnic tables, and is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. For more information, please call 503-588-5036 or visit the Marion County Parks web site at co.marion.or. us/PW/Parks/Pages/default.aspx. For information about fishing and gun use at the park, please contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at 503-947-6100. ■

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CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Six-vineyard wine tasting showcase, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., ArborBrook, 17770 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg. $15. 503-538-0959 by April 14. Oregon Symphony Association in Salem, 8 p.m., Smith Auditorium, Willamette University, Salem. $35$50. 503364-0149.

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Hatha Yoga, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Newport 60+ Activity Center, 20 SE 2nd St. 541-265-9617 or newportoregon.gov/sc. Fashion Show and Victorian Tea, 2 to 4 p.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. southsalemseniors.org.

Legal advice, 9 a.m. to noon by appointment, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503873-3093.

Silverton Senior Center trip: Depoe Bay Crab Feed and Wooden Boat Show, 9 a.m., 115 Westfield St. $49. 503-873-3093.

Community Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 a.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $5/$3. 503873-3093.

“Pretty Woman,” 2 p.m., Enlightened Theatrics, 187 High St. NE, Suite 300, Salem. $14/$7. 503-5853427.

Divided Comedy with Ty Barnett and Ian Harris, 8:30 p.m., Enlightened Theatrics, 187 High St. NE, Suite 300, Salem. $17/$20. 503-585-3427.

Share Fair 2017, Mount Pleasant FCE Study Group, “Teddy Bears,” 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 971-404-7299.

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

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowlingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Mennonite Village

Picture yourself living at Mennonite Village... A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides living spaces for all levels of retirement just a short drive from Corvallis, Salem, or Eugene. With award-winning health care and beautifully landscaped grounds, Mennonite Village is an inclusive community of amazing people. The wellness program at Mennonite Village encompasses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of each resident. In addition to daily activities and classes offered by fitness instructors, residents enjoy Pickle Ball and Pétanque, gardening, a putting green, an indoor pool, massage therapy, and miles of scenic walking paths. Mennonite Village offers regularly scheduled transportation at no cost to its Village and Quail Run residents. Transportation can be arranged for a group of residents to attend special events, such as college athletic events or a symphony concert. Additionally, personal transportation can be hired by the hour through our In-Home Care Services. Mennonite Village is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make such a preference, limitation, or discrimination.

Mennonite Village is a fee-for-service community that offers a continuum of residential and healthcare options. It’s an “open campus” that welcomes new residents to all areas of the Village—you are not required to start in independent living. Should a need arise for additional health care or support, they’re available on campus, and you’ll pay only for the services you use. Independent Living Homes in the Village (including NEW CONSTRUCTION) Independent Living Apartments at Ashwood Courts I & II Assisted Living Apartments at Quail Run Adult Foster Memory Care Home at Mary's Place Memory Care at Lydia's House Long Term Nursing Care at Mennonite Home Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services at Mennonite Home In-Home Care to Residents of Linn, Benton, and Southern Marion Counties 541-928-7232 www.mennonitevillage.org www.facebook.com/mennonitevillage 5353 Columbus St SE, Albany, OR 97322