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State’s ombudsman volunteers visit care facilities to make sure residents’ ‘rights and dignity are protected’ By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
A small agency is making huge strides by advocating for Oregonians who live in care facilities throughout the state. “We are a little-known, small but mighty agency, with only 12 staff and around 180 volunteers,” says Gretchen Jordan, coordinator of volunteers for the Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman agency. “We visit the residents in nursing homes, assisted living and residential care facilities, and adult foster care homes to make sure their rights and dignity are protected. We aren’t about writing tickets or carrying clipboards. We are about working with people to improve the care for someone’s mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt or uncle. For those who do not have a voice, we can provide one.” Jordan says this provision brings peace of mind and empowers those who believe they have lost their rights. “Many folks don’t like to
think about needing help,” she says. “So many aging people didn’t expect they would be in a position where they can’t care for themselves. No one wants to go to a ‘home.’” Deputy State Long-Term Ombudsman Ana Potter credits Oregon’s ombudsman program with educating people about programs and facilities as well as ensuring that residents have an advocate when unable to speak for themselves. “This program does great things with the contributions
of terrific volunteers who provide advocacy services because they want to, not because they are paid to,” Jordan says. “Our program has helped move the quality of care forward for all.” Costs for long-term care are very expensive and not usually covered by Medicare, she says. “When money is involved, there could be conflict among family members,” she adds. “Whether folks want to live near family or friends, or age in place, they may have no local support. That’s where
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our volunteers come in.” “We are the voice of the resident,” Potter says. “We help ensure that their concerns and desires are heard.” Portlander VeAnna Morgan, an ombudsman since 2002, sums up her volunteering, “In the game, a ‘pinch hitter’ can be very useful.” A vital part of the ombudsman program is to track the types of complaints volunteers strive to resolve, using that data to advocate to the governor and legislature to improve rules and legislation, and inform the long-term care
providers and community of issues, according to Jordan. “We work with everyone in the long-term care community to achieve the ultimate goal of improved care for residents,” she says. Initiated in 1985, the agency is tasked with oversight for nearly 43,000 residents in long-term care. Last year, LTCO made 13,000 visits to Oregon’s licensed longterm care facilities, 97 percent by volunteers. One-hundred percent of 139 skilled nursing facilities, 96 percent
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of 474 residential care/assisted living facilities, and 80 percent of 1,800-plus adult foster care homes also were visited. Volunteer hours clocked in at more than 28,000, valued at more than $619,000 in services to Oregon’s elders. The top 10 complaints from residents for 2013-14 were: discharge and/or eviction; menu; resident conflict; failure to respond to request for assistance; inadequate or failure to follow their care plan; lost or stolen personal property; medication administration and organization; exercise preference, choice and/or civil, religious rights; cleanliness, pests, general housekeeping; and disrepair, hazards, poor lighting, and fire safety regarding equipment and buildings. Posters with ombudsmen names and phone numbers are placed in every facility. A toll-free number also connects residents with a senior staff member during business hours. Comments from participants are favorable: an administrator for a residential care facility loves the program for the great work that’s done; a registered nurse called the ombudsman program “essential” to help protect residents’ rights; and the daughter of a resident used
For more information and to apply as a volunteer, contact the Office of the LongTerm Care Ombudsman 1-800-522-2602 (TTY users dial 711), info@ltco.state.or.us, or oregon.gov/ltco. the ombudsman’s office to help with a billing dispute regarding her mother’s bill. “With their help, she was able to resolve the situation and obtain a refund for her mom,” Potter says. And Sue (last name withheld for privacy reasons), a resident in an assisted living facility, said, “The ombudsman knows the rights, and what can be done, and that is a blessing. Having a resource like an ombudsman is a great comfort.” To help others like Sue, LTCO wants to expand its volunteer base, Jordan says. “We want to have a volunteer that can visit every facility on a regular basis, advocate for the residents, inform the staff and family about resident rights, and continue to investigate quality of care issues,” she says. “We believe that with our volunteers visiting, the quality of care will go up and would resolve small issues before they become big ones where more agencies might become involved.
We’d love to reach even more of those who have recently retired and would like a chance to use their professional skills to be an advocate.” A flexible schedule allows volunteers to visit facilities at their own pace, and helping others is the reward they reap for all their hard work, Jordan says. “Ultimately, they will all have a hand in shaping the future of the long-term care, and their presence makes a difference every day they visit,” she adds. LTCO is funded from Oregon’s General Fund and through the Federal Older Americans Act. The Residential Facilities Advisory Committee monitors the agency for the governor and state legislature. The committee’s oversight function is carried out in monthly public meetings, conferring with Interim Agency Director and Long-Term Care Ombudsman David Berger, staff members, trained and certified volunteers, other agencies, and outside entities. The meetings provide a forum for the committee and invited speakers to discuss issues that impact residential care facility consumers. According to an advisory committee report, “The overriding purpose is to make certain that everyone touched by Oregon’s long-term care system has a place and a voice at the table.” ■
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Watch your step — and avoid potential injury By ALLISON J. ZSENYUK
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Falls are a major cause of work and household injuries — and easy to prevent. Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it’s important. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions — make falls more likely. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Most falls happen when someone slips on an icy, wet or slick surface, trips over a loose rug, toy or other object, or stumbles on stairs.
Here’s how to reduce the risk of falls: In the home: ■ Use rubber-backed rugs on hard floors. ■ Replace loose, torn or frayed rugs. ■ Avoid thick carpets and rugs with busy patterns, especially on stairs. ■ Install non-skid strips or mats and grab bars in the bathroom or showers. ■ Don’t let children jump on beds or other furniture.
Outside the home: ■ Before climbing a ladder, be sure it is in good condition and stable. Never stand on the top two rungs. Have someone nearby as a precaution. ■ Repair broken or uneven concrete in walkways and steps. ■ Keep sidewalks and steps clear of snow and ice in the winter. ■ Spread sand or salt on icy spots.
On stairs: ■ Make sure indoor and outdoor stairways are well lit. ■ Install handrails on both sides of staircase. ■ Hold the handrail every time. Using the handrail should be as automatic as using the seatbelt in your car. ■ Don’t use stairs when wearing loose sandals or shoes, high heels or other potentially dangerous footwear. ■ Use extra caution on unfamiliar stairs. ■ Don’t carry too many items. If both hands are full, use the elevator or make an extra trip.
As an active Oregonian, I love running and hiking. I often fell over sticks and roots until I followed some tips from my former cross country coach. ■ Always pay attention to where you are going. ■ Take off headphones so you can hear someone trying to pass, and so you can hear the peaceful nature around you. ■ Glance at the ground, but keep your head up so you can see what is ahead. ■ Lastly, pick up your feet. It may sound funny, but when you get tired, you tend to drag your feet. So, get outside and enjoy the beautiful Northwest scenery. And remember, stay safe. ■ Allison Zsenyuk is a safety specialist in the Security Department at Salem Hospital. She can be reached at 503-561-2073.
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On Dec. 14, 1944, American POWs were massacred by the Japanese at Palawan, an island province of the Philip-
pines. “The POWs incarcerated at Palawan were primarily Americans captured during the battles near Manila,” says Alisha Hamel, founder and executive director of the Historical Out-
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41st Infantry Division at Palawan. According to Hamel, the Japanese were using the prisoners to build an airfield on the western perimeter of the Sulu Sea to support their Borneo operations, but news of advancing American troops led to a more somber outcome. “The prisoners were herded into air raid shelters and were then set ablaze,” Hamel says of the 150 remaining prisoners, of which about 40 escaped by going through or under a 6.5-foot high barbed-wire fence, where several secret escape routes had been concealed for use in an emergency. “Escaping prisoners were shot, but amazingly 11 men managed to escape, bringing their story to the world,” she adds. Marine survivor Sgt. Douglas Bogue took refuge in a small crack among the rocks after escaping the massacre area. The Japanese, he said, even resorted to using dynamite to force men from their shelters among the rocks and foliage. “The stench of burning flesh was strong,” Bogue said. “Shortly after this, they were moving in groups among the rocks, dragging Americans out and murdering them as they found them. By the grace of God, I was overlooked.” These are the stories that are preserved along with military
weapons, documents and artifacts at the Oregon Military Department, established in 1975 by the Oregon Military Department. Housed in the old Clackamas Armory at Camp Withycombe, the museum has built unique collections that extensively document the role of the Oregon National Guard and Oregonians’ military contributions to state, national and world history. “The museum has more than 14,000 artifacts in its collections, from ribbon-laden uniforms to a thousand examples of ordinance, from rare prisoner-of-war relics to military vehicles and aircraft,” says Tracy Thoennes, curator. “Perhaps it is best known for its weapons collections, which include many one-of-a-kind examples and a large collection of restored Japanese artillery pieces.” Hamel adds, “The museum also houses over 30,000 volumes of books in the library, some dating back to the 1860s. Each tells its own historically significant story.” Additionally, HOF’s educational program now consists of “Lewis and Clark,” “Civil War in Oregon” and “Oregon’s Role in World War II,” outreach programs started during the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial by the Oregon National Guard, as well as presentations on World War I and the progress of the Oregon Military
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Museum. “The presentations are interactive with touchable artifacts and replica items, a PowerPoint presentation and participation from the audience,” Hamel says of the outreach to Oregon and Washington schools. “The Veteran’s Legacy Program collects stories from veterans from all eras and areas to better connect our communities to their veterans. It’s also a way for veterans to heal by telling their stories. “You can’t tell Oregon’s history without telling Oregon’s military history, and you can’t tell Oregon’s military story without telling Oregon’s history,” she adds. “The museum keeps alive our military stories and makes history important to today. When our military history is forgotten, we have the chance of repeating it and not learning the lessons of our past.” The Historical Outreach Foundation supports the military museum in keeping Oregon’s history alive, “from the times of the tribes through what Oregon industry is doing for our future,” Hamel says. HOF is a nonprofit organization established in 2009 after the Oregon National Guard no longer could fund the educational outreach pro-
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American POWs dug trenches at Palawan, in the Philippines. grams. HOF supports the fundraising activities for the museum, raising more than $1 million in 2014 through grants, a membership program, naming opportunities, and fundraising events such as the 2014 All-Star Salute and the Veteran’s Day Run/Camp Withycombe Open House. HOF will participate in the Historic Preservation Fair on May 28 at the state capitol in Salem. “We will have a booth along with other historical entities
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from Oregon,” Hamel says. Other May events include: Armed Forces Day on May 14 at the state capitol grounds; Living History Day on May 16 at Camp Withycombe; and Memorial Day on May 25 at Willamette National Cemetery. HOF is now raising funds needed to transform the Clackamas Armory and grounds into a regionally significant, state-of-the-art home for the Oregon Military Museum. When completed, the expanded museum will quadruple its exhibition space, allowing for expanded public hours to welcome a greater number of visitors. “Upon reopening, there will be many more opportunities provided to the public to learn about Oregon’s military history, with interactive exhibits to enhance the visitors’ experience across the entire 4.9-acre site,” Thoennes says. “In addition to the main museum building, we are historically preserving two buildings, the circa 1911 Quartermaster Storehouse and the circa 1911 Battery A Field Artillery Horse Barn that will feature exhibits and displays.” In the central plaza area, a large honor garden is being planned along with the “Tracks and Treads” pavilion which will feature macro-artifacts such as tanks, self-propelled guns, and weapons carriages. The total package of completing the park, the Quartermaster Storehouse, and the
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Good advice: Try growing your tomatoes in containers shrubs, the sunniest area is my side-yard. Because it is cemented, it is the perfect spot for pots. And because it faces south, it captures summer’s heat which is exactly what tomato plants love. Tomato starts can be planted outside in full sun when nighttime temperatures stay above 50 degrees. In the Willamette Valley this is usually around late May or early June. Some gardeners like to get their plants in earlier but this means protecting plants and keeping vigilant to latespring frosts. Tomato plants need lots of room to spread their roots so the container needs to be big — at least five gallons and needs to have a drainage hole. It’s important to use quality, purchased potting soil. Soil from the earth is too heavy and will not allow enough oxygen to get to the plant’s roots. At planting time add about a
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It’s no secret why tomatoes are the most popular of the summer gardening edibles. They’re easy to grow and yield rewards in just a few short months from the time they’re planted. Nothing quite says “summer” like biting into a sweet, juicy tomato, especially if it’s one you’ve grown yourself. Through the years, I’ve learned to refine my gardening practices, celebrating ideas that work and throwing out ideas that disappoint me. One practice that has yielded stellar results is growing tomato plants in containers. For those who don’t have a lot of gardening space or available sunlight, it can be the perfect solution. For me, the issue is sunlight. Because my garden is getting increasingly shady with burgeoning trees and
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to the ripening fruit. It’s preferable to water tomato plants at the soil level. This will keep the leaves dry and help avoid late blight which can cause the fruit to rot. Top-dressing with an organic mulch will keep the soil moist between waterings. Using a water-soluble fertilizer once a week will keep the plants happy. One of the favorite tomato varieties at our house is “Sun Sugar.” A deliciously sweet, orange cherry tomato, it will continue to produce until frost. Other suggested varieties are “Stupice,” “Whippersnapper,” and “Japanese Black Tri-fele,” a relative of the famous “Brandywine.” But the possibilities are endless. As long as there is enough room for the roots, containers will work for any tomato variety. Tips for May Depending on the weather, warm-season vegetables and flowers can be planted now. Now is a good time to provide supports for tall perennials such as delphinium and Shasta daisies. ■
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Spring is hopping at the South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave., with many scheduled activities and socialization opportunities in May for anyone 50 or over. May starts off with the popular annual Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 and 2, and noon to 4 p.m. May 3. Lots of estate donations have provided an abundant variety of furniture, household items, clothes, tools, books, records,
DVDs, CDs, sheet music, wall art, and plants for your garden. Self Defense for Seniors is offered at 9:45 a.m. Mondays by retired martial arts expert George Onaga. Low-impact exercise is offered at 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Computer classes are offered on Mondays and Tuesday mornings, with smartphone and tablet classes offered by arrangement. Call the senior center to sign-up.
May 16 is Armed Forces Day and the senior center invites the general public to its monthly Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, 8 to 10 a.m. For just $4 per person enjoy pancakes or biscuits and gravy with eggs, sausage or ham, coffee and juice. From 2 to 4 p.m. May 14, Mindy RochaBaretta will speak on “Paying Tribute to Memorial Day by Honoring Deceased Veterans.”
Professor Rob Winningham, will be offering another “Train Your Brain: How We Can Maintain or Even Improve our Memory Ability,” from 2 to 4 p.m. June 2 in the Werner University Center’s Columbia Room at Western Oregon University. Monmouth Senior Community Center’s monthly breakfast is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 180 S. Warren St. Suggested donation is $6 for adults and $3 for children under age 12. There is a special waffle fundraiser on Saturday, May 9 at the senior center. The event is co-sponsored by WOU to help raise funds to send students to Kenya for a service project. The AARP Defensive Driving class is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. It is recommended to bring a sack lunch. A certificate of comple-
tion is provided at the conclusion of class. Some new classes to be offered include stress management; Windows 8; Chinese; and tablet, computer and cellphone help. Contact the center for details. The Dementia Support Group meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Margaret Cleveland helps people who are caring for loved ones. Cost is $25 for a five-session punch card. Scholarships are available to help defray this cost. Monmouth Senior Center has some great spring outings on tap. Tillamook Forestry Center — May 14 at a cost of $14 plus lunch. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch. Northwest Senior Theatre at Alpenrose Dairy Opera House — May 21. Cost: $13.75 plus dinner on your own following the “Colorful Melodies” presentation. Santiam Restaurant at LinnBenton Culinary School in
Albany — June 4. Lunch is $12 plus transportation fee of $5.50. Historic Coastal Train Rides at Garibaldi — No date scheduled, but the trip will include a lunch stop at Pirates Cove restaurant and Blue Heron Cheese Factory. An overnight with GroupActive Tours — May 2931 to Hells Canyon Jet Boat. A brochure is available at the Senior Center. ■
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June, but the deadline to purchase a ticket is May 4. Contact Donna Avina at the senior center. For more information on activities and events, call the Center at 503-588-0748. ■
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The Ford Family Foundation recently awarded the Salem Art Association a $26,552 grant for Phase 2 of the Access Art Project, which will renovate the Bush Barn Art Center’s Studio Annex. Specifically, this grant will equip the renovated Studio Annex with equipment conducive to maintaining a safe and up-to-date work space for Artist-inResidence opportunities, art
workshops for children and adults, and various other agendas of the Salem Art Association’s Community Arts Education program. The renovation of the Salem Art Association’s Studio Annex coincides with Phase 1 of the Access Art Project, installing an elevator which will make the Bush Barn Art Center’s main interpretive gallery space, the A.N. Bush Gallery, open to all people,
regardless of physical ability. The Ford Family Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation located in Roseburg. Started in 1957, the Foundation now manages large, internal programs and offers scholarships. In addition, the Foundation makes grants to public charities predominantly benefiting the communities in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. ■
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AMENITIES Active retirement living with a full accommodation of living options and services in one scenic care community. Remodeled Independent Living community features: spacious homes, apartments, elegant dining rooms & abundant common areas to enjoy time with friends. Full service community also features newly completed townhomes & Health Center complete with Skilled Nursing & Alzheimer’s care, and Memory Care Center.
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A 275-acre community in a rural setting, Mennonite Village provides living spaces for all levels of retirement - close to Corvallis, Eugene, or Salem. With an award-winning chef and beautifully landscaped grounds Mennonite Village is an inclusive, all-faith community of amazing people. Services include: independent living, assisted living, nursing & rehab, memory care, foster care, respite care, and in-home care.
Nestled in the Heart of the Willamette Valley on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and walking paths. Garden apartments are pet-friendly and have patios. High-rise apartments have spectacular views. We offer daily mass, weekly all-faith services, social programs, activities, 24-hour security, Emergency pull-cords and extended transportation program.
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We are a Christian Retirement Community located on 80 acres in Turner, just minutes from Salem. Independent rents: $695$1000 per month, Residential Care base rate $2600 per person. Included in RCF base rate: all meals, 24-hr. staffing, call bell system, housekeeping, laundry, monthly vitals, dispensing/ordering medication, scheduling of doctor visits, cable TV, computer & internet lab, planned activities & weekly shopping trips.
A non-profit Christian community nestled on 42 picturesque acres in North Keizer. 3 meals daily with short-order menu, security, van service, housekeeping service, beauty/barber shop, exercise room, walking paths, 2 libraries, weekly church services & Bible study, exceptional social activity program. 24 hr. staff, active retirement living with RCF II. Every unit comes with a beautiful view and pets are welcome!
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(through May 3) Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748.
Senior Book Club: “Goldberg Variations” by Susan Isaacs, 10 to 11 a.m., Country Meadows Village, second floor kitchen. Books available at Woodburn Public Library.
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Senior Trivia: The Game is Afoot (mystery), 2 to 3 p.m., Country Meadows Village, 155 Evergreen Road, Woodburn.
Benefit Dinner and Auction, 6 p.m., Lincoln City Cultural Center. $50. 541994-9994.
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Shared Visions Support Group, 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem. 503581-4224 or info@blindskills.com. Free.
Kalapuya Cedar Basket class, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE, Salem. $85. 503-585-7012.
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Diabetes Day-2-Day, “Diabetic Diet,” 3 p.m., West Valley Hospital, Dallas. 503-5851335.
Crafters table space applications available for the South Salem Senior Center’s Christmas in July, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-5880748.
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Four Seasons Social and Recreation Club, 6:30 p.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem. Monthly meeting, social time, assorted activity sign-up. Visitors welcome. 503-884-2638.
Fine Art Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem. Free. Mother’s Day Tea, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., Historic Deepwood Estate, 1116 Mission St. SE, Salem. $27/$30. 503-363-1825.
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“Remembering Emma,” a book signing and talk with Jane Kirkpatrick regarding Emma Wagner Giesy, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Old Aurora Colony Museum. $35. 503-678-5754.
Silverton Senior Center board meeting, 1 p.m., 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093. (through July 6) Hypnotherapy for women’s wellness, 1:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $30 per class. 503-873-3093. Diabetes in Balance, “Diabetes and Role of the Caregiver,” 2 p.m., Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem.
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New Visions Support Group, 680 State St., Suite 110, Salem. 503-581-4224 or info@blindskills.com. Free.
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“Piccadilly,” a silent film with organ accompaniment, 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $5. Fiesta Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $10. 503-873-3093. Bingo for seniors, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 25 cents a game. 503-873-3093.
When Rock was Young, the Elton John Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $25-$45. 503-3753574. Willamette Valley Genealogical Society, “The Rogue Indian Wars” with Cliff Grimmell, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Candalaria Terrace, 2662 Commercial St. SE, Salem. 503-363-0880. Mother’s Day Tea and Fashion Show, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $10. 503-873-3093. Mother’s Day tour of Bush House Museum, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., 600 Mission St. SE, Salem.
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Willamette Valley Women’s Military League, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Walery’s Pizza, 1555 Edgewater St. NE, Salem. 503-5855810.
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Tech-Savvy Seniors, 2 to 3 p.m., Woodburn Public Library conference room. 503-9825252.
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(also May 9) 25th Annual Polk County Master Gardeners Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S. Pacific Hwy., Rickreall. 503-623-8395.
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Battle Buddies, 1 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093. Fall prevention, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093. Photo Hiking Clinic, 9 to 11 a.m., Villages at Cascade Head. $20. 541-994-3405.
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Diabetes Support Group, with pharmacist Matt Tanner, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 770 Chemeketa St. NE, Salem. 503-585-1335. (also May 30) 20th annual Garden Tour benefiting Gilbert House, a selfguided tour. $20 at Roth’s or Gilbert House.
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Mindy RochaBaretts, “Paying Tribute on Memorial Day to Deceased Veterans,” 2 p.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503588-0748. Singles Dine Out Club, 6 p.m., Silverton. 503873-3093 for location. Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE. 503-588-0748.
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“The Palm Beach Story,” 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $5.
Gardening with Dale Small, 2 p.m., Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. 503-873-3093.
Zumba Gold, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Silverton Senior Center, 115 Westfield St. $5/$6. 503-873-3093.
“The Gaucho,” a silent film with organ accompaniment, 7 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St., Salem. $5.
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Travel Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Home Place Restaurant, Silverton. Free pizza. 503-873-3093.
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Planned Giving Dinner
Join us on Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 p.m. for an informational program by Elder Law Attorney Kathy Belcher. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the one-hour program will begin at 6 p.m. This free event is open to anyone interested in learning the basics of planned giving. Kathy Belcher does an excellent job presenting a sometimes complicated topic in very simple terms. Center 50+ accepts wills and bequests and has recently named a room at the Center after our most generous donation to date received in memory of Winifred Brown. Please RSVP for this event, feel free to invite a friend and enjoy a lovely Italian Dinner at Center 50+. 503-588-6303.
Mother’s Day Tea
Friday, May 8, 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 4 at 503-588-6303. Thanks to our sponsors Avamere Court at Keizer and FunTastic Red Hat Group.
Line Dance Fundraising Party Wednesday, May 6, 6-8 pm
Let’s line dance for a great cause! Invite your walking, hiking, travel group, dancing and even non dancing friends. There will be fun silent auction items, snack/dessert table and lots of line dancing for 2 hours. You need not know how to dance as each dance will have a walk thru. No partners needed. 100% of proceeds benefit Center 50+’s “Friends” budget to help keep cost down. Comfortable attire suggested. See y’all there! Cost: $5 Dancers and non-dancers(watchers) Instructor: Colleen Roberts-Witt
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The Tri-Cities Steel Band Association (TCSBA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in West Richland, Washington. They promote world music in the Mid-Columbia region through education and music performance. The two bands performing are OK2Botay and Baduku. OK2Botay, which means “okay to dance,” is the junior steel drum band for youth between the grades 6 and 12. ‘Baduku named for “small marimba,” cause the group is smaller and younger than the other association’s Mirimba band. Please join Center 50+ for this Steel Drum/Mirimba Concert and Breakfast to be held on Sat., June 27. The music concert is free and begins at 9 a.m., but all you can eat pancakes with eggs and sausage will be sold for $5 per person or a family See DATES, next page
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May 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, May 15 we will begin serving cake. If it is your birthday in May, 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.
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Each Spring Friends of Salem Senior Center holds an Annual Appeal Campaign to raise funds to support special programming at Center 50+. The letter will be arriving in your mailbox very soon asking for you to support Center 50+ as a community asset. Center 50+ provides a gathering place for hundreds of seniors each day. Families and individuals in our community rely on the Center for information, resources, activities, and services that promote an active and healthy life. Last year we provided assistance to over 11,000 patrons, some of whom would not have had anywhere else to turn for help. This year’s campaign theme is based on the clever lyrics from a popular 1980’s show “Cheers.” The lyrics and catchy tune say that “Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same You wanna be where everybody knows Your name.” The Center prides itself on offering more than 200 different programs and services. But truly what keeps people coming back year after year are the social interactions and friendships created and maintained at the Center. Social connection has the greatest impact on one’s quality of life. As people retire, children leave home, a spouse is lost, our lives and social connections can change. Where can people go to remain connected and find new purpose? Where can you go where you are surrounded by people who understand this stage of your life—Center 50+. We are not an organization serving one type of person, hobby, interest, political or religious beliefs, or retirement status. We are a fluid organization prepared to serve a large segment of our population as their needs, interests, and goals change as they navigate through the second half of their lives. WE are never stagnant, we are nimble and flexible, ready to serve and welcome all of our new friends. We remain that corner gathering place where we know you by name and we are ALWAYS glad you came. Won’t you help us keep our organization and the programs we offer available to everyone-new and old friends alike. ~ Marilyn Daily
Senior Prom
Students from The Chemeketa Early College Program in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Salem invite you to a “A Night at the Ball” Dinner Prom on Friday, May 29, 5 – 8 p.m. Free Tickets Available at Center 50+ on a first come first serve basis.
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Center 50+ provides a movie and popcorn the 2nd & 4th (NOTE: 5th month in April) 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. New Release Movie Day – Wednesday, May 13: Into the Woods (musical) Classic Movie Day – Wednesday, May 27: City Slickers, will show City Slickers II in June 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
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Walk & Talk with Kanoe Thursday, May 9, 9 a.m. rain or shine. I would love to tell you all about the great services we offer at Fit 50+.
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How often do you head to the gym, hop on a treadmill, then ride a few miles on the bike and call it a day. What about the strength training??? Too many people neglect resistance exercise when the truth is that building your muscles is more important now than ever. Muscles tend to deteriorate with age translating to a decline in your ability to participate in many of your typical daily activities. Per your doctors clearance lift weights two- to three-times per week making sure to involve both the upper and lower body. If you are looking to get started in a weight training program or looking for some new resistance training ideas visit our Tone Your Bones Class at Center 50+ Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Your first class is complimentary, hope to see you there. Also, join me for
New Fitness Class: Movement & Music
Movement & Music allows you to explore the art form of Modern dance, which has been around since the late 19th Century. This class will provide Modern dance movements in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. Featuring a technique based warm-up to help provide strength, dynamic rhythmic movement patterns to help engage the brain, and fun music to groove to. Learning the movements and expressing your own style will make you forget that you’re even working out!” Join Experienced Dance Instructor Amelia Douglas and get moving. All fitness levels are invited to join. April 13-June 3 Mondays & Wednesdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50, no experience necessary, all fitness levels are welcome. Your first class is complimentary.
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New Fitness Class: Total Body Circuit
Are you ready to push yourself to the next level? Join Certified Personal Trainer Alfred Aguinaldo in this exciting new fitness class at Center 50+. Circuit is a fun, high intensity, group workout that involves various total body exercises through a fast paced circuit training program guaranteed to leave you feeling AWESOME at the end of class. All levels are invited to join. Ongoing Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50, no experience necessary, all fitness levels are welcome. Your first class is complimentary.
Ballet Fitness
Are you looking to stay fit and have fun at the same time? Join our Ballet Fitness Class. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, our skilled Dance Instructor Kathy Crawford adapts to your level and needs. Not only is ballet a lot of fun it increases flexibility, engages the mind, builds strength and endurance and creates a sense of wellbeing. Come share the joy of dance in a supportive and fun environment. Ongoing Saturdays 10-11 a.m. Cost: $6 drop in fee or 10 classes for $50. First class is complimentary. No experience necessary, all fitness levels are welcome.
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Life Long Learning
This month we take a look at the 7th Dimension of Wellness called Occupational. Seeking occupational wellness opportunities can mean fostering a desire to make a positive impact on organizations we work in and within Oregon, as a whole. Seek no more, Center 50+ offers an ASHI CPR Certification and Basic Wilderness First Aid class in May and July. See below for more details and enroll in a class today. Please help us avoid having to cancel classes due to low enrollment – come in to RSVP or call 503-5886303. No payment due till first day of class. ARTS AND ARTS AND CRAFTS Carving duck decoys from 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, May 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Cost $3 per session plus any cost for wood. 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: Saturday, May 16, 8:30 a.m., and Tuesday, May 19, 12:30 p.m. Cost: $35 + 15 supply fee. Art Drawing Course with Instructor Hal Mathew. Members of the class will learn how to do realistic pencil drawings employing the ideas in “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” series of books by Betty Edwards. All classes are held on Mondays 1-3 p.m. Course dates: June 8, 15, 22 and 29. Cost of four week course is $24. 50+ “CHICKS” SHOW THEIR STUFF. Emerging Artist are having an Art Show and Sale on June 5, at the Center 50+. This show will include selected art pieces from the Painting with Acrylics classes and all art sold will directly benefit the Center. All pieces are affordably priced and ready for framing. The pieces all fall into the “Art That Makes You Smile” category, with lots of bright colors showing a wide range of techniques. There will be something to suite everyone’s taste. Please plan to join us for this fun show. Beginning Acrylics: Thursdays, May 7 & 21. Intermediate Acrylics: Wednesdays, May 6 & 20. Sunshine’s Herb Plant Containers with Mary Ferreira. Wednesday, April 29, 3-4 p.m. Cost: $10, includes choice of container. Any additional design supplies for your container will be available for purchase with instructor. This is a whimsical, fun and
easy project to make, using recycled materials such as veggie and fruit cans, glass jars and PVC pipe. This design is easily adaptable to be inside the house or outside. Sunshine’s Hanging Succulent Boxes with Mary Ferreira. Monday, May 4, evening class open to public, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $15, includes hanging wooden box. Additional supplies for your design will be available for purchase with instructor. Come in and make a gift for Mother’s Day! This box design hangs up and is the latest in home décor, using all natural materials. PERSONAL ENRICHMENT For the Love of Dogs (3-class course) with Joy St Peter, Director of The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs. Class topics: Understanding Your Dog, Basic Dog Training and Fun Dog Games and Tricks. All classes are held Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., May 6, 13 and 20. Cost for 3-class course: $18. Importance of Forgiveness with Joan Manuel. Dr. Andrew Weil says that forgiveness is one of the hardest things we do; daily gratitudes are one of the easiest. The practice of forgiveness has shown to reduce depression, stress, hurt and anger leading to greater feelings of hope, peace, compassion, self-confidence. In this workshop you will discover the process of forgiveness. NOTE DATE CHANGE May 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Cost: $19. Living Food for Your Health: Sprouting Seeds Nuts and Grains. Learn to sprout in this is a handson class demonstration. You will go home with a seed sprouting kit (except for the glass jar) handouts of directions for easy sprouting, plus recipes. Date: Wednesday, May 20, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $8. Supplies: $2. ASHI CPR Certification and Basic Wilderness First Aid with Instructor Carol Gleason. Wilderness first aid is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care of a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. Students will receive ASHI CPR Certification. This is a 2-day course. Cost: $50. This course is offered two times: Tues/Thurs May 12 & 14. 12:30–4:30 p.m. OR Tues/Thurs July 21 & 23, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Pet CPR/First Aid with Carol Gleason. Carol Gleason received her training at the Lake Tahoe WOOF Dog Search and Rescue Conference. This is a one- day, 4-hour course. CPR will be taught using dog and cat manikins and first aid instruction will cover topics such as, how to assess an animal and how to make a first aid kit. Cost: $ 15. This class is offered two times: Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. OR Thursday, July 9, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Be a Smart Woman Today – Connecting with
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Looking for more things to do in May? Check out our Calendar of Events on page 10.
Your Inner Power. Presented by Rose Anne Dane. This class will help you gain more self-confidence to build solid friendships, recognize your unique powers as a woman and accept the challenge of improving your financial picture and future responsibilities. Friday, June 5, 10–11:30 a.m. Cost: $4. HISTORY Meet a Bolivian “Bia” Tribe thru the eyes of Brent Joslin, a social economic development worker in the 1980s. Brent lived and worked with this Amazon basin tribe for 1 ½ years. When he first met this tribe, they had lost the ability to make fire. Come and see the richness of this indigenous culture, their traditions and the challenges that exist for them in this modern world. Thursday, June 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5. Arm Chair Travel Class: “Athens and the Peloponnese” with Brad Tolliver. The richness of Greek history and culture will be made evident by slides of Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern structures. Cost $6. Tuesday, May 12, 10–11:30 a.m. Arm Chair Travel Class: Let’s find out about “Puerto Vallarta” with Brad Tolliver. Another great presentation to help take you away (for a little while at least). Tuesday, May 19, 10–11:30 a.m. Cost $6. Weimar Republic Course with Brad Tolliver. Wednesday evenings, 6-7:30 p.m., May 6, 13, 20, 27 & June 3. Cost: $30.
DATES, continued from previous page of 5 for $20 from 8-10 a.m. All proceeds go to Center 50+ and help us meet our annual revenue goals. A special thank you to the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association for providing the entertainment free of charge. Mark your calendar and support your Center. Advance tickets are recommended and appreciated. Thank you. Burger Bash and Cruise In Car Show— July 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop by and check out the great cars, raffles, live 50’s and 60’s music by our favorite band Dance Tonight. Of course the BBQ will be filled with yummy burgers ready for purchase. Come hungry and plan on ordering up a burger, potato salad, and chips all for $5 per person. Lemonade, popcorn, ice cream bars, and more will also be available for purchase. If you want to bring your fancy hot rod give us a call so we can reserve your free space at the event, 503-588-6303. Special thank you to the Army National Guard for sponsoring this year’s cruise in. Drop by their booth during the event and thank them for the great day!
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Time With Friends: Keeping Active, Keeping Healthy
A group of friends boarded the bus on a recent Thursday to enjoy the beautiful spring afternoon and tour one of Salem’s historical gems: The Willamette Heritage Center. Members of Time With Friends learned about the history of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and early settlement houses. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the center and answered every question we asked! Friendship and camaraderie is a big part of the Time With Friends Program. Participants meet every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and have lunch, discussions, mentally stimulating activities, exercise, and music. The program provides resources and support for individuals with early memory loss in a fun and mentally stimulating environment. Call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303 for more details. A BIG thank you to Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights for transportation. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, Visiting Angels, First Call in Home Care, and WindSong at Eola Hills, and Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights.
Understanding Alzheimer’s disease: Healthy Living and Fall Prevention
Caregivers often put their own health on hold when caring for loved ones with dementia. This program will offer easy tips and tools for living a healthier lifestyle. Topics will include fall prevention, balance exercises, and juicing! Presented by Holly Rudman and Alfred Aguinaldo. Please join us on Monday, May 18, 2–4 p.m. at Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE, Salem, for a free seminar for unpaid family caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Sponsored by Among Friends Adult Day Respite and Time With Friends Programs with additional support from NorthWest Senior & Disability Services. Please register by calling 503-588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, Visiting Angels, First Call in Home Care, and WindSong at Eola Hills.
Caregivers: Relieve Caregiver Stress with Regular Respite
From the outside looking in, everything seems to be under control. Sure, Dad is taking on added responsibilities because Mom is getting more forgetful, but he says that he can handle it. He will let you know when the burden is too great; but will he? The toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on caregivers can be overwhelming physically, emotionally and financially. Add to that the health vulnerabilities that simply come with aging that can place a spousal caregiver in a danger zone. Families have good reason to worry. What are some things they can do to lighten their caregiver parent’s load? Some suggestions are to keep in touch regularly, offer to relieve their parent for the day by taking over caregiver duties, and encouraging their parent to seek regular respite. The Among Friends Adult Day Respite Program at Center 50+ provides an excellent opportunity for regular respite for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., participants are served a nutritious lunch, socialize with their peers, and participate in meaningful activities such as exercise, reminiscing, art therapy & crafts, and music therapy. Members enjoy coming to the Program while their caregivers receive a much needed break. For more information about the Respite Program, please call the Respite Coordinator at 503-588-6303. Thank you to our sponsors: Pacific Living Centers, Inc. – Hawthorne House and Harmony House of Salem, Visiting Angels, First Call in Home Care, and WindSong at Eola Hills.
Living Well with Diabetes
Getting what you want out of life while juggling diabetes, depression, or chronic pain can be tough. Willamette Valley Health Authority’s six week series “Living Well with Diabetes” can provide the support you need to better manage your diabetes and set goals so you’re able to enjoy your activities. Two sessions will be offered this spring and summer at Center 50+. If you’re not a morning person, an afternoon series begins Thursdays, May 7-June 11, 2:30-5 p.m. A morning series will begin Tuesdays, July 21-August 11 from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. The classes are offered at no cost, class size is limited and registration is required. Please call Jennifer Lund, WVP Living Healthy Coordinator, at 503-587-5129 to register.
WHAT IS MEDICAID?
Medicaid is a joint Federal and State health care program, administered by the State, that helps pay for medical services for certain eligible individuals. Medicaid eligibility rules are complex and ever changing. Strategies for long term care planning and asset protection are always in a state of flux. Don’t let long-term health care costs drain in months what you have saved over a lifetime. Join attorney Kathy Belcher as she helps to eliminate the confusion over Medicaid issues, and guide you through the Medicaid and Long Term Care Planning process. Monday, May 11, 10 a.m. Please signup at Center 50+ Front Desk.
It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Smart! TECH 50+
Our Spring Session II has started with the addition of our new word processing class using Microsoft Word, New Genealogy Assistance times and the New Tech50+ Support Club. Some of our standard classes have new instructors as well. These classes include Mac Basics, Windows 8 basics, and Word. Whether you are new to computers or have taken a class at Tech50+ before, this is a great opportunity to see what new things could be learned through a different instructor’s perspective. More classes and workshops are currently in development. Come in and see what’s new at Tech 50+. If you are looking for some way to help others come by and ask about joining our club or volunteering. Thank you Atrio Health Plans for your continued support of Tech50+!
"An optimist is the human personification of spring." - Susan J. Bissonette
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It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Young! MARION-POLK/COAST EDITION
May Volunteer of the Month:
MARY McGREGOR
Mary states that, “volunteering means having fun, laughing, and enjoying myself! What could be better!!!?” Her main home at Center 50+ is in the Fitness Center. Mary helps at the reception counter encouraging people to take advantage of the multitude of classes and registering them for membership and classes. Mary has been coming to the Center to exercise for some time but, just a year ago decided she wanted to volunteer. The Fitness Center had an opening and Mary thought that was the ideal spot for her. She loves telling people how fun the classes are and how helpful and friendly everyone is. Mary also volunteers for special events and was very helpful with the Center’s recent survey. Mary enjoys making quilts and her 78 year old Godmother taught her many years ago. Mary also is a voracious reader and knows that 50 books is the limit to borrow from the local library. Mary worked with the phone company for 22 years and then as a receptionist for 12 years. Something few know about Mary is that her family has a few blood relatives, but most are by love. Mary, your energy and smile is contagious and Center 50+ is so happy you found us.
Arthritis Management Resources A peer led support group which offers information about the resources we have found helpful in managing our day to day lives with arthritis. We offer understanding and encouragement to those challenged by the various types of arthritis. The first meeting at 50+ will be on Wednesday, 4/29, 6:30 PM. It may be a time to get acquainted, discuss our concerns and interests, as well as, celebrate the successes we’ve had in managing our symptoms. Our following meeting is scheduled on Saturday, 5/30, 10 AM. Meeting content and standardized meeting times will be considered at both meetings. For further information call 503999-5204.
TRIPS AHOY! Thursday, May 14: “Phantom of the Opera” Keller Auditorium (matinee), cost $142 (includes transportation, tickets, and driver gratuity). Saturday, June 13: Newport Celtic Festival (waiting list only) Tuesday, July 14: Chinese & Japanese Gardens, cost $60 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and admissions). Saturday, Aug 1: Guide Dogs for the Blind, $46 (includes transportation, driver gratuity, and lunch at Calamity Jane’s). Trip Desk is open Mondays & Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual net income below $20,050 for one person or $22,900 for two people.
Tour available. Stop by or call
503-363-9640
For an application, call or write
Providence Place
3524 Fisher Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305 info@rhf.org
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CENTER 50+ CALENDAR ✦ MAY 2015
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NW BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS • MAY 2015
2615 Portland Road NE, Salem, OR 97301 • 503-588-6303
ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS Monday
Tuesday
8:30 am Woodshop 8:30 am Lapidary 8:30 am Jewelry 8:30 am Pool/Billiards 9:00 am Flexibility & Functional Movement 9:00 am Silversmithing/ Jewelry Workshop 9:00 am Pine Needle Baskets 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 11:00 am PACE 11:30 am Lunch 3:00 pm Living Strong & Younger 5:30 pm Boomer Bootcamp
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 1:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm
Woodshop Lapidary Ladies Pool/Billiards Karate Line Dancing - Int. History Discussion Group SilverSneakers Yoga Respite Care Tone Your Bones Lunch Tai Chi level 1 Tai Chi level 2 Line Dancing - Beg. Irish Dance Table Tennis
Wednesday 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 5:30 pm Boomer Bootcamp
Thursday 8:30 am 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 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 6:30 pm
Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Sewing Line Dancing - Int. Karate SilverSneakers Yoga Line Dancing - Beg. Tone Your Bones Time With Friends Lunch Tai Chi level 1 Bingo Ladies Pool/Billiards Tai Chi level 2 Living Stronger/Younger Table Tennis
Friday 8:30 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm 1:00 pm
Woodshop Lapidary Pool/Billiards Watercolor Studio Yoga PACE Respite Care Lunch Cards/Games Woodcarving
Saturday 8:30 am 8:30 am 10:00 am 11:00 am
Lapidary Pool/Billiards Ballet Tap
HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION ● Call for your newcomers packet 503-588-6303 ● Tune in to KBZY Radio 1490 AM, Fridays at 8:10 a.m. ● Visit our 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.
Monthly Programs & Opportunities F MAY 2015 MONDAY
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9:00 am SCAC mtg 10:00 am For the Love of Dogs 9:00 am Tax Program Aid 1:00 pmclass Sewing Guild by Driver Safety is a two-session sponsored 2:00 pm Diabetes in Balance 2:00 pm Razzle Dazzle AARP to improve your driving skills. Upon completionSpring of 5:15 pm Stretch Strengthen this course, your &auto insurance premium Show may be reduced. 6:00 pm Conversational Call the Center 50+ at 503-588-6303 to register. Spanish
ALL LUNCHES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
May11 & 14, 1:00 p.m. ● June 8 & 11, 1:00 p.m. June 15 & 18, 5:00 Lunch:p.m. Manicotti Bolognese
Lunch: Chicken Casserole
Lunch: Roast Turkey
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8:00 am- Café Open 1:00 pm 8:00 am Neighbor to Neighbor 10:00 am Private Rental
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9:00 am Tax Aid 5:30 pm Making Plant Boxes 6:00 pm 4 Season’s Club
9:00 am SCAC mtg 5:15 pm Stretch & Strengthen 6:00 pm Conversational Spanish
8:00 am 1:00 pm 2:30 pm 5:15 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
Lunch: Spinach & Pasta Bake
Lunch: Chicken Enchilada
9:30 am Ukulele class 10:00 am Foregiveness 1:00 pm Sewing Guild 1:00 pm Int. Acrylic Painting 6:0 pm LIne Dance Fundraiser 6:00 pm History: Weimer Republic Lunch: Szechuan Beef
Lunch: Chopped Steak/gravy
Lunch: Lasagna Florentine
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Kaiser Permanente History: Greece Wilderness CPR Book Club Stretch & Strengthen Conversational Spanish 6:30 pm Anglers’ Club Lunch: Apricot Pork or Chicken
9:30 am Ukulele class 10:00 am For the Love of Dogs 1:00 pm Atrio 1:15 pm Movie 5:30 pm Planned Giving Dinner 6:00 pm History: Weimer Republic Lunch: MOW Meatloaf
9:30 am Lapidary Club 9:30 am Spanish Class 12:30 pm Wilderness CPR 2:00 pm Spanish Club 1:00 pm Atrio 1:00 pm 55-Alive 2:30 pm Diabetic Self Help 5:15 pm Stretch & Strengthen 6:00 pm Woodturners
Lunch: Herb Roast Chicken
Lunch: Baked Cod or Chicken
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10:00 am History: Puerto Vallarta 12:30 pm Needlepoint 12:30 pm Joy of Painting 5:15 pm Stretch & Strengthen 6:00 pm Conversational Spanish
9:30 am Ukulele Class 10:00 am For the Love of Dogs 1:00 pm Int. Acrylic Painting 6:00 pm Sprouting Class 6:00 pm History: Weimer Republic
12:00 pm Trip Board mtg 9:30 am Spanish Classes 1:00 pm Regence BC 1:00 pm Beg. Acrylic Painting 2:00 pm AlzNet Support Group 2:30 pm Diabetic Self Help 5:15 pm Stretch & Strengthen 7:00 pm Capitol Arrangers Lunch: Chopped Steak w/gravy Lunch: Turkey Enchiladas
Lunch: Chicken or Ham
Lunch: Penne Casserole
Lunch: Sesame Beef w/Broccoli
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3:00 pm Caregiver Support 7:30 am 5:15 pm Stretch & Strengthen 9:30 am 6:00 pm Conversational 2:00 pm Spanish 6:00 pm
Lunch: Chili Con Carne
Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken
Diabetes Prevention Ukulele Class SREA History: Weimer Republic
Lunch: Roast Turkey
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Lunch: Beef Burgundy
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Lunch: Italian Strata
SAT/SUN
Lunch: Blackened Cod or Chicken
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