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YOUR HEALTH | FITNESS
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YMCA PROGRAM CAN STAVE OFF DIABETES
YNDEE WEST WANTED TO ENROLL IN THE YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program with her father, but his disease was too advanced for the program, which serves people with prediabetes.
“My dad didn’t qualify, but he was so encouraging,” West says. “He told me to go for it, learn everything you can and bring back tidbits of information for me.” Frank West struggled with diabetes, and he hoped his daughter, 49, would stave off the disease. She began the
year-long group program in January 2019. “My dad was my motivator because I was noticing how diabetes was affecting him,” she says. “Honestly, I had not paid enough attention to my signs and symptoms of rising blood sugar.” Just a little more than a month into West’s enrollment in the program, Frank died of complications from diabetes. It was devastating for West, who had anticipated working together to stay healthy. West leaned on the other participants in the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program while she grieved. But she never thought of leaving the program; her father’s death simply made her more committed to reversing her own risk and being a role model for her relatives.
Syndee’s 5 fitness tips Syndee’s participation in the Y’s Diabetes Prevention Program changed her routine and how she thinks about physical activity. “I learned that the best exercise is the one that I can do,” she says. “I won’t stick with a fitness program that I don’t enjoy or doesn’t fit in my schedule —no matter how popular it is or how many other people like it.” Syndee offers these additional tips to individuals hoping to increase their physical activity:
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Take advantage of the plethora of community offerings for physical activity. Syndee participated in the Butte to Butte (which offers a 10K, 5K and 4-mile option), and Liz and Reilly’s Walk It Off in Alton Baker Park each week in the summer. She loved the atmosphere and the camaraderie. Other community events include Walk with a Doc, First Saturday Park Walks and numerous 5K walks. 4 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | MARCH 2020
“Include your children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents,” Syndee says. “I’ve enjoyed pushing a wheelchair and pulling a wagon. These events spark a love of movement and build healthy relationships.” Move your body for a minimum of 150 minutes per week. That's only about 20 minutes a day.
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“I vowed to not ever forget that my dad died of complications from diabetes and I need to take better care of myself — for my kids and grandkids,” she says. “I need to do this for him.” West had significant risk factors. In addition to her family history, West had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant with her youngest child. She was Syndee West overweight and she could feel her blood sugar spikes. She started to worry when her vision started changing and she felt neuropathy in her feet. Then, West’s doctor told her she was prediabetic. Her participation in the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program has changed everything. Since starting the program, she has lost 26 pounds. Her blood sugar levels are on the decline and she feels better. “It’s working,” West says. “The classes keep me focused and on track. The camaraderie, the pats on the back and the group interactions keep me going. It’s a lifeline for me and I want others to know that it can be a lifeline for them. It truly changes lives.” ☸
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Make physical activity part of your lifestyle, not something you have to set aside time to do. Syndee parks at the far end of the parking lot and takes the stairs to ensure that she is moving more. “Get moving, even in the dark days, and it will not only soothe your soul it will make you feel better physically,” she says. “Even a short walk is better than no walk at all.” Envision yourself as a physically active person. Syndee had to change her outlook from “physical activity is something that I do” to “I am a physically active person.” Invite friends with similar goals to participate. Not only will it motivate you to keep moving, but you’ll make deeper social connections and support and learn from each other. ☸
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ROTARY CLUB OF EUGENE SPARKLES IN THE COMMUNITY T MIGHT BE SURPRISING TO DISCOVER THAT Eugene, for its size, has six Rotary Clubs.
Then again, Eugene is comprised of residents who like to feel they are doing something good. Joining in a focused effort allows even small groups to accomplish great things. Jennifer Geller is president of the Rotary Club of Eugene, Lane County’s oldest Rotary Club and one of the oldest in Oregon. Eugene also has the Airport, Delta, Southtowne, Metropolitan and Emerald Valley Rotary clubs, with two in Springfield. Clubs range in size from 26 to 160 members, meeting at various times and days, but there’s a common theme to support local and international projects. The Rotary Club of Eugene has several projects, including April’s gala dinner event and auction called ArtSpark, which funds artists-in-residence at area schools. The program has been so successful that the club can now fund artists at all of Eugene’s elementary schools. “About four years ago some of our members picked up on the need for art education in schools,” Geller says. “It tapped a nerve and, and very quickly they were able to provide for schools beyond just the schools which had less resources.”
Below, Rotary members excited about a skate project. Above, remembering the Great Duck Race.
Another April event is a Model United Nations program for high school students. Last year the club hosted its first Model UN event, which is a two-day seminar for high school students to experience problem-solving and a greater understanding of the complexities around international problems or issues. “A lot of the Rotarians served as coaches for the team last year and will do that again,” she says. Other activities include making over the River Play playground in Skinner Butte Park, a robust high school exchange program, packaging food at FOOD for Lane County one night each month, sponsoring the SMART Reading program
at Bertha Holt Elementary, a yearly Skinner Butte Park cleanup, and facilitating a Rotary International grant of $60,000 that helped fund Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD).
of Lane Community College, and the UO women’s basketball coach. “There’s also something to be said about the idea of going someplace like Cheers, ‘where everybody knows your name’ and you’re meeting up with a group of people once a week,” Gellar says. “We encourage people to visit the clubs and see what it’s about. If it’s a good fit we’ll try to get to know you better. What I really enjoy are the connections with other people and also being able to participate in projects that I think really make a difference in our community.” ☸
Great Duck Race
Gellar says her club now wants to reimagine the Great Rotary Duck Race, an activity it was probably best known for and which netted more than $5 million for local charities. Participants bought raffle tickets to sponsor a rubber duck and, as part of the race, thousands of rubber ducks were dropped into the Willamette River out of a 40-yard Dumpster suspended by a crane. Ducks that made it down the river and were first across the finish line netted some great prizes for their sponsors. However, hosting the event became problematic. Renting thousands of rubber ducks, as well as getting enough volunteers for such a large event, became more expensive and difficult. The annual tradition, which raised funds to reduce child abuse, ended in 2014 after 27 years. Club members tried a digital “duck race” raffle but, Gellar says, it didn’t quite hold the same charm.
Pullman, Washington, after graduating from law school. She lapsed her membership for a time, but has been involved in Eugene for the past seven years. New members must be sponsored by current members, but attendance requirements have changed. “It used to be very strict that you had to attend every week,” Geller says, “but clearly work has changed and people’s lives have changed over time. And while we really encourage members to attend, there’s no attendance requirement anymore.” Though attending every week means hearing from high-quality speakers, including those from the Oregon Community Foundation, the president
Joining Rotary
Geller joined a rotary club in
Of Note ArtSpark Eugene is a gala event and auction to celebrate art in our schools and to fundraise for ArtSpark arts education programming. This year’s event is scheduled for April 24 at the Shedd Institute for the Arts. artspark eugene.org or lanearts. org.
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P
INK MARTINI, FEAturing lead singer Storm Large, will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 30 to raise funds for da Vinci Days, Oregon’s premier summer festival for science, technology and the arts. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. at the LaSells Stewart Center on the Oregon State University campus. Hailed as a “rollicking, around-the-world musical adventure,” this 12-member orchestra transcends national and musical boundaries. Their captivating sound blends Americana with music from all over the world, thrilling audiences from Sydney to London to Cannes to Cleveland. Crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop, Thomas Lauderdale founded Pink Martini in 1994 in Portland. He wanted to provide more beautiful and
inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers supporting causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks. Twenty-five years later, Pink Martini still tours the world, singing in 25 languages at opera houses, concert halls, film festivals, museums and fashion shows. In 2014, Pink Martini was inducted into both the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Tickets are $55 to $80 and are available at tickettomato. com. Refreshments will be available for purchase from Block 15 Brewing Company, 2 Towns Ciderhouse and Lumos Wine Company. Ticketholders must be 21 or older. The summer da Vinci Days festival is scheduled for July 18 at the Benton County Fairgrounds. ◊
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READERS WRITE | PRESERVING MEMORIES
saving old By K I M K E L LY
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HERE’S HOW I TACKLED THE MOUNTAINS OF MEMORIES
OUR KIDS DON’T WANT YOUR OLD PHOTOS. And neither do your friends. They have their own. We have enough old photos in this state to stuff Autzen Stadium many times over.
On the cusp of a new era — aka downsizing — I attempted to gather and sort photos from 50 years of collection, newspaper clippings nearing the crumble stage and even high school publications. I added in those 15-pound college yearbooks as well. What was I thinking with those purchases? And yet they have all traveled with me across the country. I kept them because I did not want to let go of the possible memories they would rekindle — like a really, really old flame. And like that old flame, they are no longer welcome in my home; the time has come to let them go. But wait, I can now store them digitally. I discovered that I can take pictures of everything and store them in the cloud, to access whenever an old memory comes to mind or to see that cute outfit I wore to the Twerp party in high school. Here’s how I went about it. First, I researched apps online that allow you to take pictures, edit and store them. I chose Photomyne because it also cleans up and sharpens the image. Bonus — some of the old black and white photos from the ‘60s look better after the 10 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | MARCH 2020
scan than before. This made it emotionally easier to let go of the originals. The app is free, but I was so pleased with the result that I paid $20 for a yearly subscription. All told, I probably went through at least 2,000 photos of all shapes and sizes. Second, I purged. I threw away bad photos, ones with people I didn’t know or family I had never met. It seems there were a lot of those. As I went on and I honed my selectivity skills, the elimination process became easier. I say this because, once you have the photos you want to keep, there will still be too many. Third, I decided it would be easier to arrange the photos by time periods in my life. For instance, “before Kim” were family photos taken before I was born. “Obits” was for relatives that have passed away. And then the usual delineation of time, including places we lived, school years and so forth. I inherited photos from my sister and mother, and through this process I found that we were all collectors of memories. I was not alone but, as I am the youngest by far, they all fell into my hands. I arranged photos on a large expanse of floor along with the above labels. Then, I rested — for a week. Fourth, I went back through and purged again. Did I need the photo or the newspaper with the same photo? It got easier. Fifth, I began using the app and scanning each one, using my phone. I could arrange five photos in one shot and the app would scan each photo separately. So instead of taking five scans, I could do more photos with just one scan.
I got about halfway through my piles and then I rested, again. What I had scanned went in the trash. This is very important for that is the purpose in the first place. Resist scanning the photos and then keeping them. If you lived in a certain era you may also have slides. Holding onto these is useless as it’s hard to find a slide projector that works anymore. Luckily, we were able to borrow one from a neighbor. I simply projected the image on a piece of white wall and scanned the projected image into the cloud. It’s not perfect but I’ve had them for 40 years and not looked at them. I’d rather easily access a bad picture of a slide than
move them again. Since I am the proverbial “end of the line” in the family, I have no one to please but myself. This story has a very good outcome as, not only did I rest many times in order to ponder the meaning of letting go of the physical as well as the emotional (this was a larger issue than I had imagined), I now have all those memories in the cloud and accessible anytime. Of course, this means I can’t lose my phone. I will cross that digital bridge when I get to it. ☸ Kim Kelly sorts through more than 2,000 photos, newspaper clippings and yearbooks.
(Kim Kelly is an insurance agent in Eugene.)
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Mission San Juan Capistrano is a must-stop location.
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MAGINE THAT ONE PERFECT OREGON SUMMER evening where everything feels just right — you’re outdoors with friends, the sun is slow to set, there’s a gentle breeze and you don’t think about needing a sweater or going inside. You’re happy and relaxed. That’s how I felt while visiting Orange County in southern California. Everywhere I went felt just like that perfect Oregon day. Orange County is most famous for its Anaheim-based amusement parks, and for good reason. But if you’ve spent the day at Disneyland with the grandkids, spend another day doing some sight-seeing within the county. My visit took me to the master-planned Irvine, fashion-centric Costa Mesa, historic San Juan Capistrano and the lavish beach towns of Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. Here are six reasons you’ll put Orange County at the top of your next travel destination. EASE OF TRAVEL. I recommend flying Alaska Airlines into the OC’s John Wayne Airport, which is small and easy to navigate. Car rentals are available right next to the baggage claim and cars can be picked up directly across the street in a covered garage. You’re just a few minutes to the freeway and within 30 minutes of any destination in the county. Getting around Orange County was easy at almost any time of day. The streets are wide, the freeway traffic flowed surprisingly well, and I had no problems finding my way. LOCATION. Orange County is a suburban paradise nestled between the large cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. It touches both the beaches and the hills yet escapes the headaches of daylong rush-hour traffic. You can just as easily take a nature hike as you can shop at boutiques by today’s top designers. As expected, there are plenty of palm trees and swimming pools. There’s also first-class restaurants, high-adventure outdoor activities, waterways, yacht rides and an opportunity to test drive the sports car of your dreams — Maserati, anyone? Drive the famed Pacific Coast Highway for beautiful views of the California coast and some of the state’s most expensive real estate. Take a bridge or short ferry ride to Balboa Island, one of the loveliest spots in southern California. HISTORY + ART + FASHION. Orange County’s glitz and
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glamour doesn’t take the in-your-face approach of other tourist destinations, like the Las Vegas strip. The culture is to be discovered and savored. Eat at the indoor-outdoor Taco Maria, a Mexican kitchen in Costa Mesa whose chef Carlos Salgado was given a Michelin star. Then wander through cavernous home décor stores and run your fingers along designs from around the world. Later, take in a cultural performance at the dazzling Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, then visit the Avenue of the Arts Hotel across the street. It’s a visual feast in purple — from the massive curtains draping the portico, to the art deco furniture and the outdoor patio. Dine at the Silver Trumpet next door, where you’ll find a complement
of more old Hollywood décor in silver, grey and whites. It’s glamorous and affordable. For a good sense of California history, visit San Juan Capistrano, a delightful
small city just a few miles from the coast. You’ll find its casual charm in the walkable streets and shops. On the other side of the train depot, visit the Los Rios District, the oldest residential street in the entire state with homes dating back to the 1700s. Be sure to give yourself a couple hours to visit the mission for an authentic experience where every detail is reminiscent of the mission’s rich legacy, from the dusty paths and lemon trees, to the art gallery and stunning chapel. It’s reverent and thoroughly interesting. CAN’T GET OVER THE FOOD. I’m still dreaming about the pork cheek adobo at Terrace by Mix Mix, included on a chef-driven international menu
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at the west end of Bridge of Gardens in the impressive South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Ask to be seated on the covered terrace under a mix of green plants and beautiful lights, where my dinner included the most flavorful chimichurri rice I’ve ever tasted. Be sure to leave room for dessert. The restaurant is wellknown for its tropical verrine — a coconut panna cotta topped with toasted macadamia nuts and coconut, a scoop of ube/ mango sorbet and a swirl of passion fruit glaze. It’s light, fruity and the perfect complement to your meal. For something quicker, try Krisp, a casual coffee and
smoothie bar in Irvine where baristas are true artists — from the creative foam on your hot drink to the imaginatively sliced vegetables on your avocado toast. A GLASS ELEVATOR. Skip the overpriced hotels near the amusement parks and get a better sense of Orange County in a neighboring city. I stayed at Hotel Irvine, whose owners recently invested millions of dollars in renovations to create an environment where both international and local guests feel welcome. It’s colorful, upscale, friendly and grand. My first night I wandered through a ballroom reception filled with hundreds of brightly-colored saris. Later, I walked past the Red Bar, where everyone was caught up in an Oregon-USC football game. While eating dinner at the hotel restaurant, I enjoyed the view onto the patio and outdoor fireplace. The next day, I took advantage of the warm temperatures to wander the backyard and sit in a cabana by the pool. INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT. Everyone knows California is a melting pot of cultures and traditions, and it’s evident in Orange County. One of my favorite ventures was to Diamond Jamboree Plaza in Irvine, a wide collection of Asian restaurants and stores. Want a fruity tea, hot bowl of noodles or Korean barbecue? This shopping area has it all. My favorite was a stop in 85 Degrees, a Tawainese bakery and café with self-serve cakes, breads and other island delights. Visit northwest50plus.com for more details and links to help you plan your own trip to Orange County. ☸
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authenticity By E R I N KOSS
ARE YOU READY TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
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UTHENTICITY AT WORK HAS GAINED traction over the last few years. It requires self-awareness and, ultimately, vulnerability. Here are some questions to ask yourself that may help you foster greater self-awareness and authenticity. 1. WHAT AM I PASSIONATE ABOUT? What do you care most about? Don’t look for the obvious answer. Yes, you may be passionate about your family and your business but try to go deeper. What first popped into your head when you asked yourself that question? Make a list of the things you deeply care about. 2. WHAT TALENTS DO I HAVE? List as many skills and talents as you can. Perhaps these talents are a result of specialized training or things that you learned in school, or maybe they come from an accumulation of life experiences or natural talent. Self-awareness starts with being curious about your strengths and weaknesses, and provides an opportunity to examine what you’re interested in and separates it from what you’re good at. Don’t use “should” here. In other words, don’t write down “entrepreneurship” as a passion just because you happen to be a business owner and you think you should be passionate about it. Remember, this is about fostering authenticity. 3. WHERE DO MY PASSIONS AND TALENTS OVERLAP? WHERE DO THEY DIFFER? If you’re passionate about HR and you are a talented HR professional, then your passions and talents overlap. What if they do not? What does it mean if you’re passion is entrepreneurship, but your talent is really in, say, engineering? If your passions and talents do not overlap, do they complement each other? Using the same example, does that passion for entrepreneurship complement your talent in engineering in some way? It’s easy to see how they complement one another if you own an engineering firm, but not as much if you own a chain of retail stores. 4. AS YOU EXAMINE YOUR PASSIONS AND TALENTS, HOW DO YOU FEEL?
Do you feel good about the places where your passions and talents overlap? Do you have a sense of pride and accomplishment? Or, do negative feelings like regret or anxiety come up? If you notice gaps between what you’re passionate about and what you’re good at, how does that make you feel? Dare to be honest with yourself and try not to judge your own Erin Koss feelings or talk yourself out of them. 5. ARE YOU MOTIVATED TO TAKE ACTION? As you look at your passions and talents, do you notice a desire to do something? Perhaps you’re remembering continuing education that you need to take. Maybe you are starting to realize that your passions don’t line up with a chosen career path. If your passions and talents overlap, what can you do to deepen your skills and further your passion? If they do not, what can you do to close the gap between them? Rather than think about grand plans for change, think about the next discrete action that you can take. It might be signing up for a course or speaking with an experienced mentor. Maybe no actions come to mind right now. Something may come to you later or may occur to you as you talk with others.
Authenticity and vulnerability
Do these questions make you feel uncomfortable? It could be that you don’t typically make the time to think about yourself in this way, and that’s OK. You might try more traditional means to increase your self-awareness and foster greater authenticity. ▶ Take a personality assessment like the Myers-Briggs, the Enneagram, or StrengthsFinder. Personality assessments tend to be a low stress way to increase self-awareness. ▶ Talk to a trusted mentor or friend. Sometimes simply having a conversation with someone you know and trust is enough to increase self-awareness and authenticity. Do they feel authentically themselves where they work? ☸ (Erin Koss is CEO of SYTE Consulting Group in Eugene.) SOUTH VALLEY | MARCH 2020 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS 15
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Bayberry Commons offers an active community with experienced and friendly staff. We feel this Assisted Living & Memory is your home and your privacy is paramount Care Community while under our care. We provide a unique 2211 Laura Street resident based service helping to ensure your Springfield, OR 97477 independence. We are an Assisted Living and 541-744-7000 Memory Care Community. No Buy-In. Patty Neuman, Administrator Pneuman@bayberrycommonsalf.com 48 Assisted Living units - Studio: $3,995, 1 BR: $4,595, 2 BR: $4,995. Second person: $800. www.bayberrycommonsalf.com 14 Memory Care units - Private BA: $5,495, aHTUPM Shared BA: $5,195. Units are available!
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IAHTUP Waverly Place Assisted Living & Memory Care 2853 Salem Ave. SE Albany, OR 97321 541-990-4580 Chantelle Hernandez
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Enjoy an independent lifestyle & unparalleled service; ALL-DAY dining, on demand transportation, activity & social programs, weekly housekeeping & linen service, private dining room, libraries, community kitchens, TV theater, fitness center, computer room, game rooms, beauty shop, rec. room, interior courtyard w/ walking paths, underground parking, & 24-hr. staffing. Call for a complimentary lunch & tour. No buy-in or long term lease, 94 Units , Luxury Studio, 1&2 Bedroom, Apartment Homes. Assisted living community located within short distance of local shopping center. We offer 3 delicious meals daily, weekly housekeeping & linen services, social/recreational programs, scheduled transportation in our van and a full range of personal services available should you need them. No Buy-In, 60 Units We offer 9 styles of apartments including 2 BR/2 BA apartments. We are an independent living and assisted living community guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun! We believe in the power of relationships, caring for one another in partnership, bringing a sense of joy and fulfillment to both the elder and the team helping to care for them. Join us for lunch and a visit! No Buy-In or long-term lease. Luxury apartments and cottages. Units are available! Waverly Place is an elegant new state-of-the-art, 71-unit assisted living and 21-unit secured memory care facility which also houses our sister company, Wellness at Home, an in-home care agency. They provide services to residents and offsite. They can be reached at 541-990-0339.
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At Evergreen Assisted Living, we are a place of vibrancy and life, promoting meaning and joy in the lives of residents, families, and our team members. Elders inspire us, motivate us, guide, and direct us. As we work to create an empowering, caring, growing culture for elders, we are also creating our own future. After all, we are all elders-in-waiting. At our community, we offer weekly housekeeping, routine maintenance, scheduled transportation, dining services, and social and recreational activities. Contact us today for a complimentary lunch and tour of our community. At Evergreen Memory Care, you will have an opportunity to make your contribution to our family, which makes Evergreen Memory Care the distinctive place that it is. It is people that make a community. We are a place of vibrancy and life, promoting meaning and joy in the lives of our residents, families, and our team members. We recognize that people make all the difference and by treating people with respect, trust, care, and good humor, it can be quite contagious. We offer 24 hour care, coordination with health care providers, licensed nurse oversight, complimentary laundry, basic utilities, scheduled transportation, social and therapeutic activities. Contact us today for a complimentary lunch and tour of our community.
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STEAMPUNK TEA, also March 8, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, 303 Willamette, Eugene. Smjhouse. org/teas.
1 — MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 9:30 a.m., Willamalane center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Mossbacks. org for more March walks.
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OSU WIND SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, OSU, Corvallis. $5-$10.
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4 — LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through April 8, Catholic Community Services, 1464 W. 6th Ave., Eugene. Free. 541-682-4103.
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SPEED UP YOUR COMPUTER, 10 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $20/$24. 541-736-4444.
6 — OSU THEATRE: “THE SECRET GARDEN,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. March 8, Withycombe Hall Main Stage, 2901 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. $17/$12. 541-737-2784. OSU UNIVERSITY CHORALE, noon, OSU Memorial Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Free. ROCK AND ROLL DANCE PARTY WITH RIFFLE, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library. Free.
7 — SPRINGFIELD COIN CLUB’S 65TH ANNUAL COIN SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, 919 Kruse Way, Springfield. Free. MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 10 a.m., Book Bin, 215 SW 4th St.,
WINDFALL READING SERIES, David Axelrod and Sabena Stark, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library.
18 — SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS, 10 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318 or getrec. org.
STEINWAY PIANO SERIES: YULIANNA AVDEEVA, 4 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. $25/$28. Corvallispiano.org.
T LEE AND HUMBIRD, seasoned Minnesota folk, 7:30 p.m., 118 Merry Lane, Eugene. $12-$15. mmeyer@efn. org.
EMOTIONAL HEALTH, 10 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-7364444.
Noon, Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
8 — HEART OF THE VALLEY CHILDREN’S CHOIR, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Corvallis. $8-$10. Hvcchoirs.org. 11 — YOU’RE GOING ON MEDICARE, 1:30 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318 or getrec.org. 14 — SEED STARTING BASICS, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library. 541-682-5450. 16 —
UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO DEMENTIA RELATED BEHAVIOR, 10:30 a.m., Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. NW. Free. 800-272-3900 to register. MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 9 a.m., Willamalane center, 215 W. C St. Springfield. Riverbank Trail Clean Up. Mossbacks.org.
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19 — RETIRED SENIOR PROVIDERS OF LANE COUNTY, “Time to De-Clutter,” 2 p.m., Sheldon Oaks Retirement, 2525 Cal Young Road, Eugene. Free. 541-342-1983. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 7:45 to 8:45 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $3.50/$4.20. 541-736-4444.
20 — HOUSE CONCERT: KARYN ANN AND HAYLEY LYNN, folk soul singers, 7:30 p.m., 118 Merry Lane, Eugene. $15. mmeyer@efn.org. LUCKY BINGO, noon, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $10. 541-736-4444.
21 — 55TH ANNUAL OREGON STATE OPEN FIDDLE CONTEST, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Building 6 Auditorium, Chemeketa Community College, Salem. 503-701-1578. MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 9:30 a.m., Thriftway Market, 103 Old Pacific Hwy., Jefferson. Walk on paved, dirt and gravel paths. Mossbacks.org. MODEL TRAINS IN ACTION, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethel Branch of Eugene
Public library; March 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sheldon Branch. Free.
23 — LANE COUNTY CHAPTER, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, “Scams and Frauds,” noon, Sizzler Restaurant, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield. 251 — WILLAMETTE HIGH ALUMNI LUNCHEON, 1 p.m., Papa’s Pizza, Coburg Road, Eugene.
28 — MOSSBACKS VOLKSSPORT CLUB, 9 a.m., Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene. Walk through Rhododendron Garden. Mossbacks.org. SOLVE BEACH CLEAN UP AND OLD TOWN FLORENCE, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $42/$50. 541-736-4444.
30 — “CELEBRATING VOTES FOR WOMEN,” by Oregon Contemporary Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, 303 Willamette, Eugene. $25. Smjhouse.org. $5 TECH LECTURE: WHAT IS THE CLOUD?, 6 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $5. 541-682-5318 or getrec.org. URBAN HOMESTEADING: BALMS AND SALVES, 6:45 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $20. 541-6825318 or getrec.org. ☸
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They use words such as “community,” “education,” “sharing,” “family” and “fun” to describe what the program means to them. Now is the time to enroll in the popular Master Food Preservers course, an eight-week training that provides in-depth, research-based training in all areas of food preservation and food safety. “Lane County has the most active programs in the state and has been involved since its inception in 1980,” says Nellie Oehler, OSU Lane County Extension faculty and program coordinator. Classes are scheduled on Mondays, April 6 to June 1, and are taught with a practical, hands-on approach. They are appropriate no matter your educational background, learning style or previous food preservation experience. “As part of the program, volunteers also develop skills in critical thinking, public speaking and building
self-confidence while increasing their expertise in food safety and preservation,” Oehler says. “Most importantly, volunteers make an enormous contribution to the health and welfare of people throughout Lane County as part of an active OSU Lane County Extension Service.” Last year, the Lane County group of dedicated volunteers answered more than 2,000 consumer calls on the statewide hotline of which 65 percent had food safety implications. They also presented workshops and classes to more than 10,000 individuals at community events. The 77 certified MFP Lane County volunteers reported more than 7,500 volunteer hours of service to the community. “If you ask volunteers why they think the program is important, ‘saving lives’ and ‘eating healthier’ are two statements that always pop up,” Oehler says. Applications are available at extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/ events/master-food/preserver-volunteer-training-lane-county, or at the office, 996 Jefferson, Eugene. Cost for the training is $175 plus a minimum volunteer payback of 79 hours in the year following the training. Cost without volunteer payback is $375. Applications are due by March 27. ☸
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Company affiliated or entities, their immediate family members, participants Company in-home within the Gift pastcard 12 months and all to current and former United States Mail within 21 days of receipt of promotion form. Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer is subject to change without notice prior to reservation. Expires tomers. Gift may not be extended, transferred, or substituted except that Company may substitute a gift of equal or greater value if it deems it necessary. Gift card will be mailed to the participant via first class 03/31/20. LeafGuard operates asofLeafGuard Oregon inform. Oregon under OR LIC # 223377 24 States NORTHWEST 50days PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | MARCH 2020 United Mail within 21 receipt ofofpromotion Not valid in conjunction with any other promotion or discount of any kind. Offer is subject to change without notice prior to reservation. Expires 03/31/20. 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