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Two couples find that love can come when you are least expecting it By MAGGI WHITE BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS

Love seems to have walked right into an independent living facility in Beaverton – and stayed. Two couples met there by happenstance, quickly fell in love, and the newlyweds have been happily married since June. Their children are even becoming fast friends. While finding love is not an everyday occurrence at local retirement centers, it does happen. At Edgewood Downs, where the two couples recently were married, marketing director Brittany Dohrwardt says the independent living community attracts residents who want to be social with one another. “Our residents recognize each other as close family and friends where we support others when they are in emotional turmoil, or celebrating something grand,” she says. Senior friendships occasionally lead to romance, but the friendships are equally important. “I have heard of folks finding love in senior living communities,” says Linda Williams, marketing director at Parkview Christian Retirement Community, “but Parkview has not had much experience with this phenomenon. In fact, I can only remember, over these past 30 years with Parkview, one couple finding love on campus that led to marriage. That being said, we have seen some very deep, supportive, lovely friendships evolve over the years.” Two years ago on Valentine’s Day, Julie Miller, marketing director at Creekside Village Retirement Community in Beaverton, helped arrange the marriage of two

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Lise Lindstrom and James Butterfield spend time together in the courtyard at Edgewood Downs. James and Lise got married this past June at the retirement facility. residents. “Love is obviously different as we age, but it’s still that special something that brings life back to you,” Miller says. “It gives you a reason to get up every day. Everybody wants to be loved, to have a touch of some sort. That’s how we’re created.” Back at Edgewood Downs, family and staff were busy

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One of the couples stood in for the other’s wedding. To top it off they lived at opposite ends of the second floor at Edgewood Downs.

the happy couples Lise Lindstrom, 74, met her future husband, James Butterfield, 77, while on a tour of the facility. She happened to sit by him in the din-

ing room and through their conversation discovered they had many things in common. Both had been married previously — her for 45 years, him for 52 years — and both had been caretakers for their spouses, who both had suffered from Alzheimer’s. Lindstrom is a former ballerina who taught ballet to children for several years, as well as studied cosmetology. Butterfield is a retired administrative manager from Westinghouse Electric. There’s also the story of feisty Fran Johnson, 83, who met John Samuelson, 90, when she exited an elevator in her wheelchair. She reached out to Samuelson and said, “I’m Fran Johnson, and what is your name?” “He ended up wheeling me back to my room and he’s been pushing me ever since,” says the jovial now-Mrs. Samuelson, always quick with a quip. About a month after they met, when Johnson was able to use a walker, Samuelson offered to accompany her to her home. They began sharing meals together and love blossomed. Johnson spent her younger days working with youth and as public relations director for a radio station in Long Beach, California. Samuelson sold electrical equipment to the utility industry, working as a district manager in the Pacific Northwest. “We just clicked, as the manager here puts it,” Fran says. The same could be said for Lindstrom and Butterfield at whose wedding the Samuelsons were matron of honor and best man. “I had begun to yearn for female companionship and was attracted to Lise because

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she is a vibrant woman,” Butterfield says. “We kind of fit together.” Making the decision to live at an independent living facility gives them a shared bond. They also understand their health problems. An attractive, trim woman, Lindstrom is legally blind, while Butterfield has hearing problems. “He is my eyes and I am his ears,” Lindstrom says. Her husband adds, “She is outgoing and religious, truthful and someone you can trust.” They are thankful to have found love again and in a most appropriate way. “After the first kiss I said, ‘Thank you, God,’” Lindstrom says. “Each day I loved him more. He’s gentle, sensitive, very protective, trusting and sincere. He’ll never leave me and I’m never going to leave him.” The Samuelsons are equally loving toward each other. “Fran is a very people person and interested in you,” John says of his new wife. “She’s down to earth.” Of her new husband, Fran says, “He takes me every place and treats me special. We get along real well. He’s a neat guy and good looking, so why not?” Their conversations are punctuated by her humor and they frequently laugh together. As with most second marriages, there are children

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Fran and John Samuelson stand with their dog, Molly, a four-year old Maltese, in their room at Edgewood Downs. The Samuelsons got married in the month of June at the retirement facility, and continue to learn about their interests and habits. involved. But these children were “floored” about the new relationship, Fran says, in a positive way. Like the Samuelsons, Lindstrom and Butterfield were married at Edgewood Downs in two ceremonies that recognized both of their religions — Butterfield is Catholic and Lindstrom is Baha’i. While they honeymooned at another Edgewood Downs facility,

the Samuelsons honeymooned at Lake Quinault on the Olympic Peninsula. Both couples moved out of their individual apartments and bought larger ones after they married. The Butterfields’ apartment doubled in size and Lise admits they had “lots of discussions” as they worked out how to fit all of their possessions into one place.

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The Samuelsons have found the same issues. “We’ve been slow at getting organized,” Fran says, adding that they continue to work at it. They also work at getting to know each other’s interests and habits. John Samuelson loves to ski, for example, while his new wife has never attempted it. But they’ve enjoyed playing beanbag baseball, taking part in competitions and tournaments, as well as watching sports and playing bingo. They enjoy field trips taken through Edgewood Downs. At home, they share similar TV programs, including “Dancing with the Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and “America’s Got Talent.”

Lise and James prefer watching police dramas and cooking programs, although their apartment doesn’t have a kitchen. Marriage has given these couples a new life adventure at an age when companionship means a lot. Of her residents at Creekside, Miller says she doesn’t plan any particular activities that encourage dating, but enjoys seeing new relationships develop. “For myself, I encourage folks, if they want to pursue something, and they feel it’s healthy and nobody is at risk, then go after your dream,” Miller says. “Why not do everything you can to enhance your life. That doesn’t change just because you’re growing older.” Two years ago, Miller helped arrange the marriage of Don Murphy and Mary Evans, both about to turn 80 years old. The two had met at Creekside, even though they lived on opposite ends of the building. “They’d sit by each other on the bus for trips, visit together in the living room,” Miller says. “They started spending time together, and I think they were really intrigued by each other’s minds and conversations.” The wedding, which took place in front of the center’s large fireplace, incorporated Mary’s favorite color — purple — with candles and beautiful flowers. Both Don and Mary use electric scooters to get around and did so as they went down the aisle toward the minister. They got off their scooters during the ceremony to stand together, then climbed back on their scooters and went back down the aisle. On the back of each scooter was a sign, “Just married.” “It was really sweet,” Miller says. ■

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Tango Festival: Tapping into a language of love

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Did you know that Portland is not only a thriving tango city but one of the largest and most well-respected tango communities in North America? Nineteen years ago, Portland was also one of the first U.S. cities to host a tango festival. That tradition continues, with the next festival scheduled for Oct. 8 to 12 at Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland. The event includes a grand ball with dinner, dancing and live music provided by the Alejandro Ziegler Quartet of Argentina. New to this year’s festival will be Bite Size Tango, designed to appeal to absolute beginners and provide an introduction to the tango dance. The Bite Size package includes entry to the Grand Ball and tango instruction by three teachers from Argentina as

well as world-class disc jockeys from around the United States. The event is organized by Michiel Frishert, a software engineer who dances the tango and wanted to become more involved in his community. But it was founded by Clay Nelson and Polly McBride, who wanted to create a high-level tango event that would develop a reputation great enough to draw dancers and teachers from around the world. Nelson has since moved out of the Portland area. But McBride has taught, performed and helped organize festivals since 1998. And since the original tango festival was started in Portland, many other cities have started tango festivals. Portland’s event still draws an estimated 500 dancers and teachers worldwide. It has had as many as 800 participatants.

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Alex Krebs and Emeh Shoujei demonstrate the intimacy involved in dancing the tango.

Carlos Rowas the music jas, an account- “It is a dance of precision, of the peasants, ant who also who played and a very intimate dance. dances the danced in the tango internabars and brothYou are 100 percent tionally, says els, and was not tuned into the person ...” socially acceptthis form of dance originatable by other ~ Carlos Rojas classes. ed in Argentina Tango dancer The style of during what is dance is recogknown as the Golden Age of Tango. It followed the nized by its close embrace with short, immigration of Europeans (Italians, small steps. It focuses on a solid founSpanish, French and Germans) who dation, elegant movement and smooth, came to Argentina by the millions in effortless dancing. Rojas says the story goes that it wasthe late 1800s, and started a new life by creating their own language and n’t until the Argentine president’s culture. That included dance, and dur- daughter went to study tango in Paris ing the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s, the tango that this dance form was introduced to spread throughout Europe and across other segments of the Argentine society. the United States. Now, Portland is home to some of He says the music was influenced by various cultures, from the west the finest Argentine tango dancers and Africans to the Spanish and Cubans. It See TANGO p. 4

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teachers, including Rojas, who was trained in Buenos Aires, following in the dance steps of his father. Rojas used to organize, teach and host classes. He now dances three to four times a week, but says that for those who love tango, there are opportunities in Portland to dance every night. He says the milonguero style of tango requires very good leadership in very little space and is the most difficult style. “Certain moves you see in movies are just movies,” he adds. Robert Hauk is considered one of the best in teaching the milonguero style. He hosts Monday Milonga at The Little Church from 7 to 11 p.m. weekly, and has also DJed around the country. The church is located at 5138 NE 23rd Ave., Portland. (roberthau ktango.com) Hauk, a software engineer, says Argentine tango is good therapy for such conditions as Parkinson’s and for someone recovering from an accident. It helps develop balance and rebuilds muscles after injuries. Rojas believes it also reduces the risk of dementia. But, let’s face it, tango is a

“The greatest misconception about tango dancing is that it is a red rose between your teeth, fishnet stockings and dips,” says Alex Krebs, a wellknown international teacher and musician in Portland. Krebs fell in love with the music when he was 18 years old. He earned degrees in both physics and music — but music won out, and Krebs now has taught and danced throughout Europe and the United States. He also plays bandoneon for Portland Symphony Pops concerts, formed his own musical groups and recorded his own music. His students range in age from 16 to 80 years, and come from all walks of life. Some come because they have fantasized about dancing tango all their lives, others prefer it for exercise over treadmills and going to the gym. “If you can walk, you can tango,” Krebs says. He hosts tango lessons from 8 to 9 p.m. the first and third Saturdays, with dancing until 1 a.m. at his studio, 6305 SE Foster Road, Portland. The lure of Portland, Rojas says, “is the dance level. It is a dance of precision, a very intimate dance. You are 100 percent tuned into the person with upper body contact. This sense of intimacy has led to relationships, it’s like a drug.” There are several styles of tango, from ballroom (“that

Angela BevillKohler uses this flyer to advertise her milonga vinyl tango events several times a year at the Polish Hall in Portland.

dance of passion. If you glance at the faces of women in the audience who are watching tango, you cannot escape the impression they hunger for the romance they had growing up

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has no relationship to Argentine tango,” Rojas says), to Hollywood, social and tango for tourism. Stage dancing is also different from the Argentine style, which has rituals dating back to the Golden Age. There is also dance floor etiquette, Rojas says, adding that it’s important not to run into other dancers. Collisions are frowned upon. And there are rituals for how to invite a woman to dance, which includes facial expressions, the approach and another ritual to end the dance. A dance includes four songs at the end of which the man escorts the woman to her seat and thanks her. If he thanks her after the first song, it is considered rude. Angela Bevill-Kohler hosts dancing to milonga vinyl several times a year at the Polish Hall, 3832 N. Interstate Ave., Portland. She has 350 old, traditional vinyl records that she found in Argentina. She also will host dancing to her vinyl on Oct. 11 at Norse Hall as part of the Portland Tango Festival. ■

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Are you tired of saying, “What?” If you strain to hear when people are talking, it may be time to have your hearing checked and maybe consider a hearing aid. Today’s hearing aids are small, sleek and powerful, and the earlier you start using one, the better off you’ll be. When you let poor hearing go for a long time, your brain forgets what things normally sound like. Getting a hearing aid early on in your hearing loss keeps the auditory input flowing, allowing your brain to adjust to the aid much more quickly.

Where to go for a sound check Start by having your hearing evaluated by an audiologist, available through organizations such as Providence Audiology Services. (Check with your insurance provider to learn if a referral is required.) If a hearing aid would benefit you, your audiologist will talk with you about options.

how cool are they? Today’s digital hearing aids are not your grandfather’s devices; they’re much better than those used in previous generations – or even five years ago. The modern devices are smaller and barely noticeable. They also are much more comfortable and come in different styles, including some that help avoid that “plugged” feeling. And when set correctly, the new hearing aids don’t produce the feedback whine that old models had. Some of the new models can even link

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to cell phones and MP3 players, and some come with features like remote control. Anyone who’s been using a hearing aid that’s more than five years old should check out the newer models. An upgrade could make a big difference in your quality of life.

take one for a test drive Hearing aids take some fine-tuning to make sure they’re adjusted right for you.

Expect to return to your audiologist’s office several times after your initial fitting to get yours adjusted correctly. They also take some getting used to — that’s why most come with a 30-day trial period. After a few weeks and a few adjustments, if your hearing aids still don’t feel right, you can try a different model and the 30-day trial period restarts — or you can simply return them for a full refund,

minus the evaluation fee. It can take a few weeks to several months to fully adapt to wearing hearing aids. Things won’t sound exactly like they used to, even with the best aids, but your ability to hear conversations, music and other sounds will improve significantly. In very noisy situations you won’t hear well — but people with normal hearing won’t hear well then, either.

improved hearing improves life Impaired hearing can be lonely – and even dangerous. When hearing starts to fade, you might stop doing things

you enjoy, such as socializing with friends, because it’s too difficult to follow what’s going on. And failure to hear sirens or smoke alarms can pose serious safety risks. With today’s new hearing aids, you could be enjoying more of what’s happening around you. Don’t miss a moment of life’s symphony. If your hearing isn’t what it used to be, get it tested soon. ■

October is National Audiology Awareness Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month. Take the time to have regular hearing screenings with an audiologist to prevent and address hearing loss.

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company is really important,” says Graves, who now works as the company’s chief cultural officer. “We have a social responsibility and, when you have people generating dollars for you, a responsibility to help make sure employees and their families have their needs met.” He underscores a few of the many initiatives where Burgerville has been at the forefront of its industry: incorporating sustainable practices such as using nonsaturated fat cooking oil; buying vegetarian-fed, antibioticfree beef and eggs from cagefree chickens from local and regional suppliers; and purchasing 100 percent wind power credits equal to the total electricity use in its 40 locations and Vancouver headquarters. For the last decade, Graves says the company has provided affordable health care to hourly employees who work

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Jack Graves worked several jobs before taking on a manager’s role at Burgerville. He’s stayed with the company and now works as its chief cultural officer. Photo by Cameron Brown Photography 2015

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a certain number of hours a week and have been with the company for six months. “After the program started, we heard tons of stories — stories about employees who had been to the doctor who had never been to a doctor,” he says of the latter initiative. Graves stresses that not only are such initiatives good for people and the planet, but also contribute to the company’s bottom line. Burgerville’s metrics, he says, show such investments pay off. And the company isn’t resting on its laurels. Through employee interviews, it’s supporting them in new ways.

company vision Graves has moved up Burgerville’s chain of command during his nearly 40 years with the company, applying the strong work ethic he learned as a youngster. He’s taken positions ranging from restaurant general manager and district manager, to leader of restaurant site selection and construction, to director and vice president of operations. He’s been in his current position since 2004, ensuring Burgerville’s mission and vision extend throughout the company. It’s clear Graves enjoys cultivating and maintaining relationships with vendors, and championing sustainability efforts. During a recent interview, he emphasized how sustainable grazing practices by a large ranch in Oregon from which Burgerville buys beef has helped restore two streams. It’s important, he says, that the company help improve the environment and “leave the planet better” for future generations, including his 10 grandchil-

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dren. He’s also quick to stress that it takes a team to achieve such things. “Other people have had great visions, figured out the metrics, connected the dots and helped make good things happen,” he says.

finding his way Graves was born in Bremerton, Wash., to a career Navy father and a mother who worked both in and outside the home. Having a father in the military meant the family moved a lot, and Graves says the constant relocations helped him build character and resiliency. But later, when he and his wife Cindi had children, they made a point to set down roots, eventually living in Battle Ground for 25 years. Starting at the age of 13, Graves spent six summers working on commercial salmon fishing boats in Alaska. During the school year, he washed dishes and bused tables in restaurants. He learned a strong work ethic simply by being around hard-working relatives. He points to his grandfather, who was a fulltime school janitor and ran a farm that raised chickens, both dairy and beef cows, and grew apples. “I learned early on that you don’t get anything unless you’re willing to work for it,” Graves says. He enrolled in college but realized the learning environment wasn’t for him. The military, however, was a good fit. Graves enlisted in the Navy, serving for four years aboard aircraft carriers during the Vietnam War. He trained and worked as a jet engine mechanic and eventually assumed quality assurance responsibilities for his squadron. “I could lead by example,” Graves says. “I excelled in the service.” Following his discharge,

“People were genuine and proud of what they had accomplished.” ~ Jack Graves on why he has stayed with the company for nearly 40 years Graves worked for three years in a newspaper back shop. He also earned a certificate from a computer programming trade school. When a potential job with the state of Colorado didn’t come to fruition, Graves joined Arby’s, working his way up to general manager and running the highestvolume restaurant in a Denver franchise. By this time, Graves and his wife had the first of their three daughters and decided to move back to the Northwest. He followed up

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plished,” he says. These days, Graves is helping Burgerville explore new ways to support employees at the corporate office. A case in point: “Wellbeing guides” are company representatives available via phone, text or email, 12 hours a day, five days a week, to answer employees’ questions at no charge. Employees can contact the guides about any issue — from health care billing questions to referrals for substance abuse treatment. The service, introduced earlier this year, averages about 10 calls a week. “When companies talk about their most important asset, it’s their people,” Graves says. “But you better be walking your talk, acknowledging them and (showing) you really care, not only about them but their families. Keeping money and jobs local, supporting local school projects and youth sports teams, it’s all part of our culture.” ■

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Lake Oswego artist Christopher B. Mooney finds success is more than just painting

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Christopher Mooney painted these two pieces: (above left) Victoria Grace, and (above right) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get a Grip on Reality,â&#x20AC;? two men working on the Willamette Falls Locks.

Literature may portray the starving artist as a compelling character, but Lake Oswego artist Christopher B. Mooney doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like that mentality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do not think of myself as a starving artist,â&#x20AC;? says Mooney, well-known for his large-scale paintings of urban landscapes and portraiture. While the life of an artist has its ups and downs, he believes the â&#x20AC;&#x153;starving artistâ&#x20AC;? mentality works negatively against the artist. But he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deny that the life of an artist can be discouraging at times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no rhyme or reason for it,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the economic bust, I made more money in one year than ever before. Then there was no knocking at my door. You just keep painting.â&#x20AC;? He motivates himself during lean periods through marketing, applying for grants and fellowships,

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solid training Born into a family of artists and musicians in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, and surrounded by the vast New York City art scene, Mooney eventually earned a bachelor of fine arts from the Parsons School of Design. “I was taken to see some of the art museums and galleries

in New York,” he says, viewing such artists as John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, Frank Schoonover, Maxfield Parish, Charles Dana Gibson, Andrew Wyeth and many others who influenced his interest in the illustration field. “These artists were also fine artists as well,” Mooney says. “Interestingly, today I am more of a fine artist with the skills and methods these illustrators were using. It was their techniques and methods, and their sense of imagery that inspired me to create.” He sees art as a way to pre-

serve immortality, and that while photos fade and files get lost, a memory can be immortalized in a painting. “I was slow to realize the first moment when I realized that creating art was something I wanted and needed to do,” he says. “Coming from a family of artists who influenced me, I didn’t realize until much later that discipline was the key.” Born with a hard-of-hearing disability, Mooney says he’s thankful for the discipline it took to learn all he could from tutors, speech therapists and special education. “My parents knew that the human race is capable of being greater than we think we are, and pushed me with as much exposure as they could,” Mooney says. Eventually, he recognized the elements of success, and that “a successful piece of work was a job well done; methodical work, execution, intent and experiencing personal joy in doing what you love.”

building a career After college he drove out west, landing in Portland because he ran out of gas. Mooney decided to stay, with his first action to take a gallery marketing class at Marylhurst College. Jobs followed at the Portland Art Museum, galleries and frame shops – whatever he could do to pay the bills. Over time, he made a point to learn the practical side of art from fellow artists, through online courses and from mentors at the Small Business Development Center at Clackamas Community College. “They helped me develop a

marketing plan,” Mooney says, adding that the college mentors also help with resumes and grant writing. “Grants and fellowships are highly competitive. You are constantly hustling. Sometimes you would rather be in the studio. Researching them at the computer is addictive

a work in contrasts Mooney is best known for his human portraits and portrayal of urban landmarks, especially bridges, saying he’s drawn to the human experi-

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ence of bridge creations. Currently, he is exploring and experimenting using red and blue floodlights and the way lighting brings out emotional undertones, allowing their natures to rise to the surface. He recently used a grant to create portraits of the construction crew on the Tilikum Crossing in a show called “Tribute: Portraits of Working Heroes on the Light Rail Bridge.” Mooney says that experience deepened his interest in portraying the interaction and connection between the people who create these significant structures and the structures themselves. Over the years, he has painted images of most bridges in Portland, with plans to do the new Tilikum Bridge and the Sellwood

Christopher Mooney’s skills as an illustrator really come through on this piece he did three years ago of the Fremont Bridge. Bridge when it’s completed. “I am fascinated by the geometric shapes that frame

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noticed it is returning in popularity. “I want to create portraiture using the old masters’ style and contemporary settings,” he says. “There is no photo that can capture the personality, the flesh tones, colors or lighting like a painting from a live person.” He counts local artists Paul Missal, Mark Andres and Arvie Smith as his mentors. Mooney’s paintings have been the subject of numerous group and solo exhibitions, awards and commissions, and his artwork can be viewed and bought at the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery. He’s currently most inspired by the work of artist Steve Hanks, who does primarily figurative works in watercolors. “His imagery is beautiful,” Mooney says. “I enjoy them.” When he’s not painting, Mooney has found a unique way to relieve stress. “You go dancing,” he says. “I dance, take dancing lessons at places all over town. It is my medicine. It is how I take a break. You meets lots of beautiful women.” ■

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Leading on Climate Change, 7 to 9 p.m., SAGE home, Portland. Wearesage.org to register.

Social Media workshop and open computer lab, 1 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503644-0043.

(through Oct. 25) “Adrift in Macao,“ 2 and 7:30 p.m., Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard. $30+. Broadwayrose.org.

Men’s Caregiving Support Group, 1 p.m., Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Building 2, second floor board room. 503-413-8791. (also Oct. 25) Headless Horseman Halloween Train, 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m., Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt, Wash. $9-$16. Bycx.com or 360-686-3559.

Wisdom Arts Academy and Minhua Hung, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Elementary School gym, 5206 Franklin St., Vancouver, Wash. $5/$2.

Meditation for Everyday Living, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043. (through Oct. 4) 88: Hachi Hachi, from the founders of Unit Souzou, 8 p.m., Zoomtopia’s Studio 2, 810 SE Belmont St., Portland. Unitsouzou.com. (through Oct. 11) “The Odd Couple,” 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sundays), Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E. Sheridan St., Newberg. Chehalemplayersrep.org. (through Oct. 31) Haunted Walking Tours, 7 and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. $10/$8. 360993-5679. (also Oct. 4) Fall Diesel Weekend, noon and 2:30 p.m., Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt, Wash. $9-$16. Bycx.com or 360686-3559.

Recycling Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St. ClarkGreenNeighbors.org. Cal Scott with Richard Moore with Melissa Greener, 7 p.m., O’Connor’s Vault, 7850 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. $12. Greenerpdx.brownpapertickets.com. Legacy Fellowship leadership program, through SAGE. Wearesage.org for details. Social Security Workshop, 2 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043. Nerd Night: Trivia for Adults, 6:30 p.m., Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.

Talking About Dying, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043. (also Oct. 14, 21 and 28) Words and Deeds to Live By: Creating Your Ethical Will, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., SAGE, 1515 SW 5th Ave., Suite 600, Portland. $150. 971-717-6570.

Prime Timers Dining Club, 6 p.m., M & M Restaurant and Lounge, 137 N. Main Ave., Gresham. 503-936-5861. Senior Citizens Council of Clackamas County, “Sipping for Seniors” wine and beer tasting, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Gray Gables Estate, 3009 SE Chestnut St., Milwaukie. $20. 503-657-1366 or info@seniorcitizenscouncil.com.

(through Dec. 17) Creative Writing class, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Beaumont SUN Community School, 4043 NE Fremont. $49/$68. Portlandparks.org. Ghost Town Poetry open mic, featuring

Sarah Webb, 7 p.m., Angst Gallery, 1015 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. (also Oct. 11) Charbonneau Arts Festival, Charbonneau Country Club, 32020 SW Charbonneau Drive, Wilsonville. 5 p.m. concert with Michael Allen Harrison. 971-302-8988.

Beavercreek Fall Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Ten O’Clock Church, 23345 S. Beavercreek Road. Beavercreekucc.org. Genealogical Society of Washington County, “Publishing the Family Memoir Today,” 10 a.m. to noon, Hillsboro Main Public Library, downstairs community room, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy. 503-6404431. Board Games Day, 1 to 4 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043. Washington County Museum’s Gala, 5:30 p.m., NW Events, 2900 NW 220th Ave., Hillsboro. Silent and oral auction, live music. 503-645-5353. Puddletown Ramblers and Hardshell Harmony, 7 p.m., Freedom Four Square Church, 600 SE 160th St., Portland. 503-3072993. Oct. 20: Jeff Scroggins and Colorado. “Sent to Serve … the Chaplains of 9/11” by Wally Johnston, 7 p.m., Beaverton Activity Center, 12500 SW Allen Blvd. Free. HistoricBeaverton.org.

Book Group: “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline, 7 p.m., Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.

Song Circle, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043. I’ve Decided to Self-Publish – Now What?, an introduction to self-publishing with CreateSpace, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tualatin Public Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave. $5/$10. 503-913-6006. What Are Old People For? Building a community for all ages, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave., Portland. info@eldersinaction.org. The Crossroads Project: Rising Tide, 7:30 p.m., Newmark Theatre, Portland. 800-273-1530.

Summerfield’s Autumn Dance, “Pumpkin Bonanza,” for 55+ couples and singles, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Summerfield Clubhouse, 10650 SW Summerfield Dr., Tigard. $8/$10. 503-816-8563.

(also Oct. 18) Steam Fall Leaves Special, noon and 2:30 p.m., Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, 207 N. Railroad Ave., Yacolt, Wash. $9-$16. Bycx.com or 360-686-3559.

Voices in Verse: Open mic poetry, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043. Community Action Energy Conservation and Resource Fair, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beaverton High School, 13000 SW 2nd St. caowash.org or 503-693-3269.

McMinnville Art and Wine Walk, 5 to 8 p.m., with opening reception for artist Andy Charles, Currents Gallery, 532 NE Third St. “City Celebration – Tigard,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Washington County Museum, 120 E. Main St., Hillsboro. (also Oct. 18) Washington County Open Studios Tour. Washcoart.org. Red Hat Society, “Hollywood Lights,” walk the red carpet dressed as your favorite star, Shilo Inn, 11707 NE Airport Way, Portland. $45. 503-283-0800. (also Oct. 18) Home Orchard Society’s All About Fruit Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby. $6/$10. Homeorchardssociety.org. Writers Mill, 1 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043.

Harold Johnson and Carlos Reyes read prose and poetry, 7 p.m., Holy Names Heritage Center, 17425 Holy Names Dr., Lake Oswego. 503-607-0595. Portland Taiko, 3 p.m., St. Anne’s Chapel at Marylhurst University. $20/$23. Brownpapertickets.com. Columbia Classic Jazz Band, 2 to 5:45 p.m., Milwaukie Elks, 13121 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland. $10/$15. 503-513-0240. Astronomy program – star viewings, Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland. Call for time, 503-2459932.

Reception for the fall $1,000 Awesome Beaverton and Beyond grant winner, 7 to 8 p.m., Java Lounge, 760 NW Dale Ave., Portland. 503-533-9944. (also Oct. 28) Creating Home as You Age, 10 a.m. to noon, Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy., Portland. 503-926-1241.

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(also Oct. 3-4, 9-11) Yamhill Art Harvest Studio Tour, with 39 artist studios. $8. Artharveststudiotour.org.

Basics of Going Solar, 2 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-6440043.

Foreign Film Night: “If you don’t, I will” (France), 6:30 p.m., Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.

Tea and Tangles, 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043. Film Club: “Salvo” (Italy) and “Rita,” 6:30 p.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043. Haunting Autumn Tales for Grown-ups, 6:30 p.m., Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver, Wash. 360-906-5000 or fvrl.org.

Crazy 8s Author Tour, 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library. Crazy8sauthortour.com.

Special Horror Film Night, 7:30 p.m., Garden Home Community Library, 7475 SW Oleson Road, Portland. 503-245-9932.

Owl Book Group: “Bring Up the Bodies” by Hilary Mantel, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Mill Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Suite 13, Portland. 503-644-0043. “Where to Next? Creating Home Sweet Home,” a housing forum, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., PCC Climb Center, 1626 SE Water Ave., Portland. $20/$25. 971-722-6634.

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A program that helped keep an eye on high-risk residents has lost its funding. In July, the Multnomah County Gatekeeper program eliminated its coordinator position. “However, we will continue to receive and respond to Gatekeeper referrals ‘24/7’ through our Aging and Disability Veterans Resource Connection Helpline,” says

Paul Iarrobino, program manager. The Gatekeeper program invited local residents, organizations and businesses to report any troubling circumstances about the elderly or other high-risk residents. All calls received were acted on. PGE was a long-time supporter of the program. To report a possible problem, call 503-988-3646. Gatekeeper training will be provided upon request. “We are working on developing a volunteer-based training program with community

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housing forum answers current issues, concerns

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Are you thinking about downsizing to a smaller home? Maybe you’re curious about cohousing and “intentional communities?” Perhaps you’re helping your parents check out their retirement housing options or you’re just wondering where you might want to live five or 10 years from now. An upcoming housing forum brings together experts and residents from more than 15 Portland area housing communities and organizations to help participants make important decisions about their future. “Where to Next? Creating Home

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reception and other follow-up events. “I think that participants will be pleasantly surprised by the number and variety of housing options that exist in the greater Portland area and value this opportunity for rich discussion with experts and other attendees,” says Debbie Durham, Community Education Program coordinator for Life by Design NW, one of the forum’s sponsors. Other sponsors include PCC CLIMB Center and AARP Oregon. Visit pcc.edu/climb/life/housing.html or call 971-722-6634 to register. ■

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Program trains businesses to be more alzheimer’s friendly

The Home Instead Senior Care offices serving the Greater Portland area are launching a new campaign designed to make the community more Alzheimer’s friendly. Through the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program, the Home Instead Senior Care office will provide free training to local businesses to help equip employees with information and resources needed to welcome families

who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent survey of Alzheimer’s caregivers, 74 percent reported that they and their loved ones have become more isolated from the community as a result of the disease. Furthermore, 85 percent reported that they feel a reduced quality of life due to isolation. “For many caregivers, the unpredictable nature of the disease can make going out in public with their loved one intimidating,” says Mike Brunt, owner of one of the local Home Instead Senior Care offices in the Greater Portland

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area. “Our research shows that family caregivers might be reluctant to frequent public places because of behaviors that could be associated with the disease.” “Given the statistics, most businesses that deal with the public will be serving people with Alzheimer’s and their families,” Brunt says. “It’s critical that local businesses start working now to build Alzheimer’s friendly communities to better serve their customers with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.” Local businesses can work directly with the local Home Instead Senior Care office to coordinate an in-person train-

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ing. An interactive, online version of the training also is available at AlzheimersFriendlyBusiness.com. Once the training is successfully completed, businesses will receive a window cling with the Alzheimer’s Friendly Business designation. The designation will be valid for two years. For more information about the Home Instead Senior Care network’s Alzheimer’s Friendly Business program and additional resources, please visit AlzheimersFriendlyBusiness.com or call your local Home Instead Senior Care office. ■

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The Crazy Eights Author Tour is on the road for its second edition, visiting libraries and books stores to promote local authors. Oregon author George Byron Wright says the idea came to him while on a road trip doing research for his next novel. He had been considering ways to stimulate more interest in Oregon’s writing and publishing communities by connecting them with readers, booksellers and libraries in an invigorating way. Wright tested the waters with fellow writers, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association and a few local bookstores. He received an enthusiastic response. Once the idea jelled, he was able to interest 20 of Oregon’s award-winning authors, eight independent bookstores and a number of libraries, to participate in an author tour that would bring eight authors at a time to eight separate venues across the

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