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CalendarMarch 2010March 10 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting - Multnomah ADS Network of Care 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. March's presenter is Kathleen McHarg from Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services Network of Care more info March 10 - Workshop: The Elder Journey for GLBTQI Seniors (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex) by VIEWS 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Metropolitan Community Church 2400 NE Broadway, Portland. This "Conversation on Aging" is facilitated by VIEWS (Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being of Seniors) and sponsored by Friendly House Senior Center. Learn a 7-step model of how meaning and purpose in life changes as we age. Be part of a discussion and receive resources and ideas. Call (503) 261-6181 for free registration. more info March 10 - Foreclosure Fraud Symposium by Attorney General Consumer Protection 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Oregon Convention Center, Ballrooms 201 and 202 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97232 Are you engaged in short sales? Performing loan modifications? Have clients' facing foreclosure or trying to modify their mortgage? Are you inadvertently a "Debt Management Service" or "Foreclosure Consultant?" This Symposium is specifically designed for real estate professionals. Oregon has recently passed two new bills relating to mortgage modifications and foreclosure consulting. Either bill could be triggered during an agent's short-sale negotiations. more info March 11 - RAPSU at Portland State University 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Portland State University Smith Memorial Union Multicultural Center (Room 228) A membership organization for anyone 50 and older, presenting programs of intellectual stimulation and fellowship. The RAPSU (Retired Associates of PSU) program takes advantage of the many resources offered at PSU and the cultural institutions located nearby. Today's event is TBD. more info March 11 - Exploring Google at OASIS 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM OASIS Computer Lab C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 536 Google is a leading search engine which helps you locate information on the Internet. Today we will look at some of the other things you can do with Google�including news, maps, and calendars. $20 more info March 11 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info March 11 - Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning by Multnomah County Library 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Central Library 801 SW 10th Ave Portland, OR 97205 503.988.5123 Learn the basics of wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, guardianship and conservatorship with Elder Friendly Certified attorney and author Richard Schneider. Have your questions answered! ******************************** Visit www.multcolib.org for directions and additional information. more info March 12 - Gentle Yoga for Healthy Living at OASIS 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM OASIS Main Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class #224 This is a yoga class designed for senior bodies, combining gentle movements with breath. Perfect for beginners as well as people with specific limitations and those recovering from injury, Gentle Hatha Yoga focuses particular attention on flexibility in the shoulders, neck and hips -- the common stress points. The postures are sequenced to balance and open the body according to each individual's own organic process. You will gain balance, concentration, energy, grace, flexibility and strength. Instructor: Rebecca Perry Fridays 3/12/10 - 4/2/10 10:30 - 11:30 $30 4 Sessions more info March 12 - Open Computer Lab at Beaverton City Library 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Beaverton Library 12375 S.W. Fifth Beaverton, OR 97005 Computer Basics Class - A hands-on introduction to the computer--for those with very little or no experience. Beaverton City Library Computer Classroom more info March 12 - Transit Adventure Metropolitan Youth Symphony event by Northwest Portland Ministries 6:45 PM - 10:00 PM Meet "Ride Ambassador" at mask sculpture at the entrance of PGE Park, 18th & Morrison Free tickest are available through NWPM when you ride transit. Show starts at 7:30pm. Call NW Portland Ministries 503-221-1224 x100 more info March 13 - INSPIRE Winter Concert by Portland Youth Philharmonic 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall BARBER Commando March • BUNCH* For our Children's Children, PYP Concerto Competition Winner • SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5 *Alumnus more info March 14 - For the Next 7 Generations event by Northwest Portland Ministries 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Clinton Street Theater 2522 Southeast Clinton Street, Portland 97202 Northwest Portland Ministries is organizing transportation support for this inspiring film. Call 503-221-1224 x100 For the Next 7 Generations documents the momentous journey of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, as they travel around the globe to promote world peace and share their indigenous. A fundraiser for the Earth & Spirit Council, the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers and The Oregon Food Bank. $8 in advance through brown paper tickets, or $10 at the door. Please bring non-perishable food item(s) for donation. more info March 15 - Metro Movers presented by Portland Parks & Rec. Senior Recreation 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Metro Movers - Senior Recreation Willamette Cove to St. John's Bridge - 306169 Ages: 55 Yrs to 99 Yrs Fees: - Resident $3.00 - Non Resident $3.90 Walkers new to program are encouraged to attend Walking & Hiking Orientation, use #306436 to register. #6 - 3/15- Willamette Cove to St. Johns Bridge Loop - N Richmond Ave. - Rated: Moderate. Detailed directions will be printed on your receipt. more info March 15 - Foot Clinic at OASIS 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM OASIS Large Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 124 OASIS hosts the popular Foot Clinic the third Monday of each month in the Large Classroom. Please call our office at 503-241-3059 to schedule your 30-minute appointment that includes foot soaking, cleaning, nail trimming, buffing of corns and calluses and massage. Proper foot care and nail trimming helps to prevent infection and disease, which is especially important for individuals with diabetes or poor circulation. A registered nurse is available for assessment of current and potential foot problems. The cost is $33 for one session, and needs to be paid at the time of service. Checks are payable to provider at time of service. Note a $7 processing fee per term also applies (payable to OASIS). more info March 17 - Tips on Exploring Oregon's Wine Country at OASIS 1:30 AM - 3:00 AM OASIS Large Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 340 There are hundreds of wonderful wineries throughout Oregon -- many within an hours drive. But how do you decide where to go? How do you plan? What should you bring? How much will it cost? Come join "Oregon Wine Country Guidebook" author, Cindy Anderson, for highlights of our different wine regions from north to south. (Books available for sale at a discount -- cash or checks only.) more info March 17 - Celebrate St. Patrick Days at Paddy's with NW Portland Ministries 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Paddy's Bar & Grill 65 Southwest Yamhill Street Portland, OR 97204 Enjoy live Irish music while eating at traditional Irish lunch. Music: Bagpipers start at noon Bill Rhoades & Paris Slim (Blues/Harmonica) at 2pm To sign up for this field trip call Northwest Portland Ministries at 503-221-1224 x100 more info March 18 - Art SPARK by Regional Arts & Cultural Council 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Art SPARK A monthly mingling of artists of all sorts to meet, discuss, blather, applaud, and plot the growth of Arts in Portland. Whats In Store: * Fantastic, rotating, monthly hosts from the arts community * At 6:00 our host has the floor * Discover what is going on in the creative community of Portland * Freewheeling conversation * Great community connections; you never know who you will meet! When Every 3rd Thursday, 5-7pm Where Rotating Venues This month is DISJECTA, 8371 North Interstate Avenue Portland, OR 97217 more info March 18 - Shoot, Transfer, Edit Super-8! by NW Documentary 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 115 SW ASH, STE. 620 PORTLAND, OR 97204 503.227.8688 Shoot, Transfer, Edit Super-8! $250 members/$350 non-members Thursdays, Mar. 18 – Apr. 15 (5 sessions) Learn the basics of Super-8. Take our vintage cameras to shoot your own reel of classic Super-8mm film. Use it for a music video. Incorporate it into your experimental doc. Record nostalgic home movies. We'll handle developing the film, then teach you to transfer it to digital and edit a short movie. Project it, upload it, or just play around! more info March 18 - Creating a Healthy Community by Citizen Involvement Committee 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Multnomah Building 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97214 March 18 - Open Computer Lab at Beaverton City Library 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Beaverton Library 12375 S.W. Fifth Beaverton, OR 97005 Computer Basics Class - A hands-on introduction to the computer--for those with very little or no experience. Beaverton City Library Computer Classroom more info March 20 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info March 20 - Recording Your Family's History by NW Documentary 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 115 SW ASH, STE. 620 PORTLAND, OR 97204 503.227.8688 Recording Your Family's History $150 members/$250 non-members Saturdays, Mar. 20 – Apr. 10 (4 sessions) Have a family member you've always wanted to record? Maybe you've got a great idea for a documentary. Oral history technique can be the basis for any interview. This class will give you the tools to get great interviews. We'll cover the basics of how to set the tone, where to start, follow up questions and best audio recording techniques that will have you reaping rewards. more info March 21 - Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning by Multnomah County Library 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM St. Johns Library 7510 N Charleston Ave Portland, OR 97203 503.988.5397 Description: Learn the basics of wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, guardianship and conservatorship with attorney and author Richard Schneider. Have your questions answered! ******************************** Visit www.multcolib.org for directions and additional information. more info March 23 - Civic Education Awareness Presentations: You Don't Deserve It: Elder Abuse Prevention 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Elders in Action 1411 SW Morrison Ave., Suite 290 Portland, OR In partnership with Multnomah Bar Association members and other attorneys, the Civic Education Awareness Project enhances citizens' legal knowledge and educates the community on topics such as: Elder Abuse Prevention, Consumer Protection & Safety, End of Life Planning, and Financial Fitness. Elders in Action will be hosting a series of presentations at our office on the following dates. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please contact Leslie Foren, Director of Operations to reserve your spot at 503-595-7532 or by email at leslie@eldersinaction.org Tuesday, March 23rd 10:00am-11:30am Collin McKean from McKean Law Office will present You Don't Deserve It: Elder Abuse Prevention more info March 23 - Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning by Multnomah County Library 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Holgate Library 7905 SE Holgate Blvd Portland, OR 97206 503.988.5389 Description: Learn the basics of wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, guardianship and conservatorship with Elder Friendly Certified attorney and author Richard Schneider. Have your questions answered! ******************************** Visit www.multcolib.org for directions and additional information. more info March 23 - Around The World At The Oregon Zoo event by Northwest Portland Ministries 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Oregon Zoo Take a one day tour of the world created by special exhibits and talks throughout the Zoo. Around the world activities are free. Call NW Portland Ministries 503-221-1224 x100 more info March 24 - AARP Drivers Safety Program (55 Alive) at Portland Parks & Rec 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Parkrose SUN Community School HS 12003 NE Shaver Portland OR, 97220 Phone: (503) 408-2640 03-24-10 - 03-25-10 Ages: 55 Yrs to 99 Yrs Fees: - Resident $0.00 - Non Resident $0.00 AARP Drivers Safety Program (55 Alive) - 306818 Here it is! Practical tips to keep you driving safely! Discover valuable information regarding changes in the Law that could affect you. Discover simple adjustments that will make it easier to get out & about. The benefit is all yours! $10 fee payable to AARP at first class. more info March 24 - Estate Planning Needs at OASIS 1:30 AM - 3:00 AM OASIS Large Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 344 The class will cover everything from your basic Estate Planning needs such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives for Healthcare, to more complex Long Term Care Planning such as working with Medicaid, Social Security Disability and Special Needs Planning. more info March 24 - WALK SMART a conversation with the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Elders in Action 1411 SW Morrision Ave. Suite 290 Portland, OR Are you interested in walking more but feel you "can't get there from here"? Just us and the Williamette Pedestrian Coalition and: * Explore your rights as a pedestrian * Find resources to help you get around * Identify a part of your walking environment you feel needs to change For more information or to RSVP please contact Leslie Foren (leslei@eldersinaction.org) or call 503-595-7532 more info March 25 - Workshop: Staying Engaged in Life. by VIEWS 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Fairlawn Good Samaritan Village 1280 NE Kane, Gresham Learn the difference between sadness, grief and depression. This free "Conversation on Aging" is facilitated by VIEWS (Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being of Seniors). Call (503) 261-6181 to register. more info March 25 - Open Computer Lab at Beaverton City Library 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Beaverton Library 12375 S.W. Fifth Beaverton, OR 97005 Computer Basics Class - A hands-on introduction to the computer--for those with very little or no experience. Beaverton City Library Computer Classroom more info March 26 - Art Show and Culture Night by Colored Pencils Art Collective 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Community Center 619 SW 11th, Portland, OR Welcome New Portland Artists, Poets, Singers, and Storytellers Join the Colored Pencils Art Collective every last Friday of each month for an evening of art, culture, and great company. Led by Portland artist Nim Xuto and writer Ronault L.S. (Polo) Catalani, Colored Pencils Art and Culture Night brings together newcomers from all corners of Portland to showcase their artwork, mingle with Portland art connoisseurs and enjoy great times with family and friends. 5:30: Art Reception and 6:30 Open Mic Begins more info March 26 - Free Friday Evenings at the Portland Art Museum 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205. 503.226.2811 The Museum offers free admission the fourth Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m. The Museum already offers free general admission to children ages 17 and younger every day, as well as four free Sundays a year scheduled in conjunction with Museum Family Day. more info March 27 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info March 29 - Gentle Aerobics at OASIS 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM OASIS Large Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class #204 A comprehensive fitness class using chair and standing exercises designed to improve the physical and mental health of every participant. Whether you're fit or sedentary, Gentle Aerobics will improve your coordination, cardiovascular endurance, strength, body composition, flexibility and balance. Instructor: Brooke Claridge Mondays 3/29/10 - 4/26/10 12:00 - 1:15 $35 6 Sessions more info March 30 - OMSI Science Pub at the MissionTheater 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mission Theater & Pub 1624 NW Glisan, Portland OR Learn about cutting-edge topics in science and technology from leading researchers and scientists, all while enjoying food and drinks. Don't expect a remote speaker behind a distant podium. Instead, experience an informal atmosphere where you can interact with experts and where there are no silly questions. No scientific background is required; just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks, and knowledge! more info March 30 - Woodburn Tulip Festival event by Northwest Portland Ministries 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Woodburn Tulip Festival with transportation by NWPM Enjoy over 40 acres of tulips and daffodils which is especially beatiful when the tulips bloom. Festival includes tulip displays and field tours. Bring a sack lunch or enjoy a snack at neighboring restaurant. Call NW Portland Ministries 503-221-1224 x100 more info March 31 - Give a Day. Get a Disney day by Hands On Greater Portland 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR ELDERS IN ACTION & GET A FREE DAY AT DISNEYLAND BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010, when you sign up here to volunteer a day of service with a participating organization (and your service is completed and verified) you'll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® theme park, FREE! We want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service. more info April 2010April 1 - RAPSU at Portland State University 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Portland State University Smith Memorial Union Multicultural Center (Room 228) A membership organization for anyone 50 and older, presenting programs of intellectual stimulation and fellowship. The RAPSU (Retired Associates of PSU) program takes advantage of the many resources offered at PSU and the cultural institutions located nearby. Today's event is TBD. more info April 1 - Lifetime Reflections Photo Contest by Elders in Action 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Elders in Action Second Annual Photo Competition December 14, 2009 through February 14, 2010 1411 SW Morrison, Suite 290, Portland OR Elders in Action invites interested photographers to submit entries to our second annual photo contest celebrating the vitality, courage, wit, and beauty of time-honored people. Through your creativity, help us forge a different perspective on aging. Capture the essence of exquisite elders in uniquely selected settings. Be inspirational! Contact Brenda Morgan, Development Director, at (503) 235-5474 for more information. April 1 - Vitamin and Mineral Supplements? A Challenge for Older Adults at OASIS 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM OASIS Large Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 146 Dietary supplements are routinely consumed by a large segment of older adults, a population particularly vulnerable to deficiencies of calcium and vitamins D and B12. The perception that these nutritional supplements will help prevent the chronic diseases of aging has not been unequivocally proven. Moreover, the use of multiple medications, herbs or nutritional supplements can lead to adverse consequences, particularly in the elderly. Reading labels to determine dosage and knowledge of the interaction of these supplements with commonly used drugs is critical to avoiding health issues and getting any purported beneficial effects. Join Jules Elias, Professor Emeritus of Clinical Health Sciences @ SUNY for these informative sessions. Thursdays 4/1/10 - 4/8/10 $15 2 Sessions more info April 1 - Perspectives on Positive Aging: Pilgrim at Home by Multnomah County Library and Life by Design NW 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central Library 801 SW 10th Ave (U.S. Bank Room) Portland, OR Part of the pleasure of daily life can be paying attention to the way little events in the outer world can stimulate discoveries in the inner life. Kim Stafford will talk about this experience as a "pilgrim at home," a seeker after beauties, puzzles, stories, and other encounters savored by daily writing practice. Recommended reading: The Muses Among Us: Eloquent Listening and Other Pleasures of the Writer's Craft by Kim Stafford. Stafford is the founding director of the Northwest Writing Institute at Lewis and Clark College, and author of a dozen books of poetry and prose. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Contact Bess Piñón at bessp@multcolib.org or 503.988.6317. more info April 2 - Gentle Aerobics at OASIS 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM OASIS Large Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class #210 A comprehensive fitness class using chair and standing exercises designed to improve the physical and mental health of every participant. Whether you're fit or sedentary, Gentle Aerobics will improve your coordination, cardiovascular endurance, strength, body composition, flexibility and balance. Instructor: Brooke Claridge Mondays 4/2/10 - 4/30/10 12:00 - 1:15 $35 6 Sessions more info April 2 - Internet Basics at Beaverton City Library 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Beaverton Library 12375 S.W. Fifth Beaverton, OR 97005 Internet Basics - An introduction to using the Internet and navigating the World Wide Web--for those with some computer experience. more info April 3 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info April 6 - A, B, C's & D of Medicare by OASIS 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital 1015 NW 22nd Av Portland, OR 97210 Class #104 A, B, C's & D of Medicare Is your 65th Birthday rapidly approaching? Are you overwhelmed with Medicare terminology and all the choices for healthcare coverage? Join a Medicare expert from Regence BlueCross BlueShield and be guided through the confusing maze of Medicare product choices. Make your life easier and learn the in's and out's of choosing what healthcare coverage fits your needs the best. Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon is a sponsor of OASIS. more info April 8 - RAPSU at Portland State University 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Portland State University Smith Memorial Union Multicultural Center (Room 228) A membership organization for anyone 50 and older, presenting programs of intellectual stimulation and fellowship. The RAPSU (Retired Associates of PSU) program takes advantage of the many resources offered at PSU and the cultural institutions located nearby. Today's event is TBD. more info April 8 - Social Networking Online at OASIS 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM OASIS Computer Lab C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 542 Social networking online is communicating electronically with people who share common interests. There are many methods of social networking online. In this class, we will focus on chatting, blogging, and participating in a social networking community. We will also discuss common sense and safety online. $20 more info April 8 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info April 9 - Gentle Yoga for Healthy Living at OASIS 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM OASIS Main Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class #226 This is a yoga class designed for senior bodies, combining gentle movements with breath. Perfect for beginners as well as people with specific limitations and those recovering from injury, Gentle Hatha Yoga focuses particular attention on flexibility in the shoulders, neck and hips -- the common stress points. The postures are sequenced to balance and open the body according to each individual's own organic process. You will gain balance, concentration, energy, grace, flexibility and strength. Instructor: Rebecca Perry Fridays 4/9/10 - 4/30/10 10:30 - 11:30 $30 4 Sessions more info April 9 - Computer Basics Class at Beaverton City Library 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Beaverton Library 12375 S.W. Fifth Beaverton, OR 97005 A hands-on introduction to the computer--for those with very little or no experience. more info April 10 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info April 11 - Connections 50+ Expo Presented by the Human Services Council's RSVP and Senior Messanger Paper 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Vancouver Hilton Hotel & Convention Center 301 W 6th Street Vancouver, WA The 14th annual Expo will give you the opportunity to encounter exciting services, ideas, and resources available for your active, healthy, independent lifestyle! Nowhere else in Vancouver can you find one place that provides such an array of business and non-profit agencies that have the information you need as a Vancouver/Portland resident over 50. This is also a wonderful opportunity for families to gather information for their parents and grandparents, and still walk away with some beneficial information for themselves. more info April 14 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting - Oregon's Long Term Care Ombudsman 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. January's presenter is Gretchen Jordan from the State of Oregon Long Term Care Ombudsman Program more info April 15 - Art SPARK by Regional Arts & Cultural Council 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Art SPARK A monthly mingling of artists of all sorts to meet, discuss, blather, applaud, and plot the growth of Arts in Portland. Whats In Store: * Fantastic, rotating, monthly hosts from the arts community * At 6:00 our host has the floor * Discover what is going on in the creative community of Portland * Freewheeling conversation * Great community connections; you never know who you will meet! When Every 3rd Thursday, 5-7pm Where Rotating Venues This month is Portland City Art, more info April 15 - Oregon's Most Beautiful Trips and Trails at OASIS 1:30 AM - 3:00 AM OASIS Large Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 318 Oregon Trips & Trails,� author/explorer William L. Sullivan takes us on a tour of the state�s most interesting and scenic places, from the hot springs of Steens Mountain and the gold-mining ghost towns of Northeast Oregon to the wildfire landscape of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and the alpine wildflower displays of the High Cascades. A fifth-generation Oregonian, Sullivan has hiked every significant trail in the state, collecting information, photographs, and anecdotes for ten books, including �Listening for Coyote,� �Hiking Oregon�s History,� and a popular �100 Hikes� series. In his new lavishly illustrated full-color travel guide, "Oregon's Most Beautiful Trips and Trails" � and this slide show � he reveals some of his favorite getaways, with tips on where to stay and what to see. $7 more info April 16 - Community Wellness Fair at Hollday Park Plaza 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Holladay Park Plaza 1300 NE 16th Ave. Portland, OR Community Wellness Fair is sponsored by Holladay Park Plaza which continues to be Portland's premier accredited continuing care retirement community, located in the hear of Portland near Lloyd Center. They serve approximately 300 residents and have been supporting this community for 41 years. more info April 17 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info April 19 - Foot Clinic at OASIS 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM OASIS Large Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 126 OASIS hosts the popular Foot Clinic the third Monday of each month in the Large Classroom. Please call our office at 503-241-3059 to schedule your 30-minute appointment that includes foot soaking, cleaning, nail trimming, buffing of corns and calluses and massage. Proper foot care and nail trimming helps to prevent infection and disease, which is especially important for individuals with diabetes or poor circulation. A registered nurse is available for assessment of current and potential foot problems. The cost is $33 for one session, and needs to be paid at the time of service. Checks are payable to provider at time of service. Note a $7 processing fee per term also applies (payable to OASIS). more info April 21 - Senior Walks for Wellness Fair presented by City of Portland Transportation & Legacy Health 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Stenzel Healing Garden 1015 NW 22nd Ave., Portland OR Join us for the 1st Bi-Annual Senior Walk for Wellness Fair. Everyone knows how to walk and the healthy benefits are astounding. Help promote healthy, active living. Free space available for your business. Contact Donna Green at (503) 823-6114. April 24 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info April 24 - Memory Lecture at OASIS 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM GS Medical Building #2 1040 NW 22nd Ave Portland, OR 97210 Class # 150 Join us at this annual OASIS event. Meet Judy McKellar, the Executive Director of the Oregon Alzheimer's Association, for an informative opening presentation on "Maintaining Your Brain." She will focus on the growing evidence that lifestyle can affect your brain health and risk for dementia and explore life enhancing choices that can increase your vitality and contribute to living a brain healthy lifestyle. Our keynote speaker, Sharon Johnson, will present her award-winning workshop "Memory Difficulties: Should I Be Worried?" This presentation will offer you a comprehensive understanding of what happens to memory as people age. It will provide interesting and easy ways to manage memory difficulties and offer over forty tested tricks and techniques that can help maintain and even dramatically improve your memory. Sharon Johnson has been the Deputy and Interim Director of Public Health for the City of Seattle and the Director of Mental Health for Washington State. Her current faculty position at Oregon State University emphasizes teaching and applied research in the areas of family and community health with an emphasis on aging-related issues. She is the recipient of the Metropolitan Life Mind Alert Award, the Community Health Partnership Public Health Genius Merit Award and the state's Outstanding Practice Award. more info April 24 - Earth Day 2010 - Re-Seeding Our World 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Washington High School Field SE 12th & Stark St. Portland, OR Each year, Earth Day a community-based event is held to promote awareness of environmental issues and progressive organizations. This beloved celebration is entirely planned, designed, organized, built and run by volunteers on a minimal budget. The Earth Day Coalition is honored to share this framework for running a large, non-corporate, ecologically sustainable event with other organizations and businesses in Portland. Get Involved. The more community, the better. more info April 24 - Insights & Inspiration presented by Parkinson's Resources of Oregon 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM OHSU School of Nursing Auditorium Are you 60 years of age or younger and living with Parkinson's disease? Are you a loved one of someone who is? If so, the OHSU Parkinson Center of Oregon invites you to: "Insights & Inspirations". $20/person Register at 503-494-7231 more info April 24 - East Portland Homeownership Fair 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Ron Russell Middle School 3955 Southeast 112th Avenue Portland, OR 97266 Everyone dreams of owning a home. But don't just dream it! Get the tools you need at the Fifth Annual East Portland Homeownership Fair. If you're worried about foreclosure, we'll have experts on hand to provide private, one-on-one foreclosure prevention counseling. Admission is free. The Fair's biggest attraction will be the drawing for a $4,000 homebuyer's assistance grant. Translators available in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Cantonese. Classes and orientations will be available for both new and existing homeowners. more info April 26 - ReVisioning Value 2010: A Chance to Accelerate Positive Change sponsored by Springboard Innovation 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM The Gerding Theater 128 NW 11th Avenue Portland, Oregon With the ReVisioning Value Conference and Post-Conference Workshops, Springboard Innovation intends to bring the sectors together, balancing audiences across the finance, change leadership, government, and business worlds, to work in this middle ground to redefine the traditional and the institutional. Innovation is created at the edges of habitats and niches, where they overlap and crowd into each other. It's a great opportunity to redefine, revise, and recreate how we will make a better world. We hope you'll join us at this confluence of opportunity. more info April 27 - OMSI Science Pub at the MissionTheater 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mission Theater & Pub 1624 NW Glisan, Portland OR Learn about cutting-edge topics in science and technology from leading researchers and scientists, all while enjoying food and drinks. Don't expect a remote speaker behind a distant podium. Instead, experience an informal atmosphere where you can interact with experts and where there are no silly questions. No scientific background is required; just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks, and knowledge! more info April 28 - Civic Education Awareness Presentations: Before You Spend…Talk to a Friend!< 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Elders in Action 1411 SW Morrison Ave., Suite 290 Portland, OR In partnership with Multnomah Bar Association members and other attorneys, the Civic Education Awareness Project enhances citizens' legal knowledge and educates the community on topics such as: Elder Abuse Prevention, Consumer Protection & Safety, End of Life Planning, and Financial Fitness. Elders in Action will be hosting a series of presentations at our office on the following dates. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please contact Leslie Foren, Director of Operations to reserve your spot at 503-595-7532 or by email at leslie@eldersinaction.org Wednesday, April 28th 10:00am-11:30am Cindy Lay Hahn from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oregon will present Before You Spend…Talk to a Friend! more info April 29 - Stay Safe and Comfortable on the Hiking Trail at OASIS 1:30 AM - 3:00 AM OASIS Large Classroom C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 322 Spring has arrived and it is the perfect time to get motivated and get hiking. REI staff experts will go over the hiking gear that can make your day more safe and enjoyable. Choosing the right footwear may well be the most important decision you make as a hiker. Shoes or boots must be comfortable, stable and protective, mile after mile. Like footwear, socks must be chosen carefully to match the kinds of conditions you expect. Trekking poles have become standard equipment for many hikers, trekkers, backpackers and snowshoers. The reasons why are simple: They enhance your stability and support on all types of terrain. We�ll show you how to choose. more info April 30 - Free Friday Evenings at the Portland Art Museum 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205. 503.226.2811 The Museum offers free admission the fourth Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m. The Museum already offers free general admission to children ages 17 and younger every day, as well as four free Sundays a year scheduled in conjunction with Museum Family Day. more info April 30 - Give a Day. Get a Disney day by Hands On Greater Portland 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR ELDERS IN ACTION & GET A FREE DAY AT DISNEYLAND BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010, when you sign up here to volunteer a day of service with a participating organization (and your service is completed and verified) you'll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® theme park, FREE! We want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service. more info May 2010May 1 - GLORIA! Spring Concert by Portland Youth Philharmonic 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall ENESCU Romanian Rhapsody No. 2 • DANKNER Apocalypse of St. John • POULENC Gloria, with the Pacific Youth Choir more info May 1 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info May 6 - RAPSU at Portland State University 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Portland State University Smith Memorial Union Multicultural Center (Room 228) A membership organization for anyone 50 and older, presenting programs of intellectual stimulation and fellowship. The RAPSU (Retired Associates of PSU) program takes advantage of the many resources offered at PSU and the cultural institutions located nearby. Today's event is TBD. more info May 6 - Civic Education Awareness Presentations: Financial Fitness: Bankruptcy 101 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Elders in Action 1411 SW Morrison Ave., Suite 290 Portland, OR In partnership with Multnomah Bar Association members and other attorneys, the Civic Education Awareness Project enhances citizens' legal knowledge and educates the community on topics such as: Elder Abuse Prevention, Consumer Protection & Safety, End of Life Planning, and Financial Fitness. Elders in Action will be hosting a series of presentations at our office on the following dates. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please contact Leslie Foren, Director of Operations to reserve your spot at 503-595-7532 or by email at leslie@eldersinaction.org Thursday, May 6th 10:00am-11:30am Raife Neuman, private attorney will present Financial Fitness: Bankruptcy 101 more info May 7 - The Barber of Seville by the Portland Opera 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Keller Auditorium Between SW 2nd & 3rd Ave. and Clay & Market Streets 503-241-1802 2009/10 Season You're invited to a season that spins, dances, soars & celebrates. Each opera examines a facet of love, that dazzling gem, that wondrous and magical thing that defines the very best in us. From the freshest blush of first love, through a mythical love deep and true, into a wry and humorous look at love, to a riotous love that's absolutely irresistibl more info May 7 - Internet Basics at Beaverton City Library 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Beaverton Library 12375 S.W. Fifth Beaverton, OR 97005 Internet Basics - An introduction to using the Internet and navigating the World Wide Web--for those with some computer experience. more info May 8 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info May 12 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting - Multnomah ADS Gatekeeper Program 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. May's presenter is Lynn Schemmer-Valleau from Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services Gatekeeper Training more info May 13 - RAPSU at Portland State University 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Portland State University Smith Memorial Union Multicultural Center (Room 228) A membership organization for anyone 50 and older, presenting programs of intellectual stimulation and fellowship. The RAPSU (Retired Associates of PSU) program takes advantage of the many resources offered at PSU and the cultural institutions located nearby. Today's event is TBD. more info May 14 - Computer Basics Class at Beaverton City Library 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Beaverton Library 12375 S.W. Fifth Beaverton, OR 97005 A hands-on introduction to the computer--for those with very little or no experience. more info May 15 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info May 15 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info May 19 - Northwest Senior Theatre 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Alpenrose Dairy Opera House 6149 S. W. Shattuck Rd., Portland NORTHWEST SENIOR THEATRE New Spring Variety show Overture! Curtain! Lights! A fun show with lots of singing, dancing, skits and laughs. "Choo Choo Honeymoon," "When I Fall In Love," "April Showers," "Anniversary Song," "A Couple Of Swells" and many more. The theater has handicapped access and plenty of parking for tour buses. A donation of $5.00 is appreciated. more info May 20 - Northwest Senior Theatre 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Alpenrose Dairy Opera House 6149 S. W. Shattuck Rd., Portland NORTHWEST SENIOR THEATRE New Spring Variety show Overture! Curtain! Lights! A fun show with lots of singing, dancing, skits and laughs. "Choo Choo Honeymoon," "When I Fall In Love," "April Showers," "Anniversary Song," "A Couple Of Swells" and many more. The theater has handicapped access and plenty of parking for tour buses. A donation of $5.00 is appreciated. more info May 20 - Senior Neighborhood Nature Walks by City of Portland Dept of Transportation & Legacy Health 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden 1015 N.W. 22nd Avenue Portland, OR Get active and meet other seniors while enjoying a fun, social walking experience. Each month, see what's in bloom and learn about featured plants during a twenty minute garden tour followed by a one-hour guided neighborhood nature walk. Join friends for a healthy lunch at the Lovejoy Station Cafe next to the Healing Garden at Good Samaritan. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Stay hydrated and remember your water bottle. Walks will occur rain or shine. How to get there: TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #15, #77 on N.W. 23rd Street, Portland Streetcar, #17 on N.W. 21st Street, or call 503-238-7433 for help in finding the right bus schedule for you. For questions and more information, contact Teresia Hazen at 503-413-6507 or Gail Burzynski at 503-294-0961 more info May 21 - Northwest Senior Theatre 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Alpenrose Dairy Opera House 6149 S. W. Shattuck Rd., Portland NORTHWEST SENIOR THEATRE New Spring Variety show Overture! Curtain! Lights! A fun show with lots of singing, dancing, skits and laughs. "Choo Choo Honeymoon," "When I Fall In Love," "April Showers," "Anniversary Song," "A Couple Of Swells" and many more. The theater has handicapped access and plenty of parking for tour buses. A donation of $5.00 is appreciated. more info May 21 - Thirtieth Anniversay Celebration and Auction for Parkinson Resources of Oregon 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM Pearls in the Pearl: Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration and Auction Friday, May 21, 2010 5:30 p.m. We are going to celebrate this milestone in PRO history all year, kicking off the festivities on Friday, May 21, 2010 in the form of a thirtieth anniversary celebration and auction that we have titled "Pearls in the Pearl." We are excited to announce that retired NBA player Brian Grant is our honorary chairperson and will be our guest presenter at this celebration. As many of you are aware, Grant was diagnosed with PD last year at the age of 37. more info May 22 - GRAND WORKS NORTHWEST benefit for Elders in Action 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM May 22, 2010 The Mark Building, 1119 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR Join us for the opportunity to:
Click here for sponsorship opportunities Find the Grand Works group on May 22 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info May 22 - Northwest Senior Theatre 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Alpenrose Dairy Opera House 6149 S. W. Shattuck Rd., Portland NORTHWEST SENIOR THEATRE New Spring Variety show Overture! Curtain! Lights! A fun show with lots of singing, dancing, skits and laughs. "Choo Choo Honeymoon," "When I Fall In Love," "April Showers," "Anniversary Song," "A Couple Of Swells" and many more. The theater has handicapped access and plenty of parking for tour buses. A donation of $5.00 is appreciated. more info May 22 - Gay & Grey Expo at the Friendly House 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland OR Join us for an opportunity to celebrate, discuss, learn and enjoy diversity in our community. Visit the website more info May 25 - OMSI Science Pub at the MissionTheater 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Mission Theater & Pub 1624 NW Glisan, Portland OR Learn about cutting-edge topics in science and technology from leading researchers and scientists, all while enjoying food and drinks. Don't expect a remote speaker behind a distant podium. Instead, experience an informal atmosphere where you can interact with experts and where there are no silly questions. No scientific background is required; just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks, and knowledge! more info May 26 - The Heart of the Matter: Women and Heart Disease by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Souther Auditorium 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Women's Wellness Series 2010 Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, claiming more lives each year than any other disease. One in three men and one in two women lose their lives to cardiovascular disease. Join us as cardiology experts from Providence Heart and Vascular Institute discuss the facts that every woman needs to know. Free lecture. more info May 28 - Free Friday Evenings at the Portland Art Museum 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205. 503.226.2811 The Museum offers free admission the fourth Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m. The Museum already offers free general admission to children ages 17 and younger every day, as well as four free Sundays a year scheduled in conjunction with Museum Family Day. more info May 29 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info May 30 - Give a Day. Get a Disney day by Hands On Greater Portland 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR ELDERS IN ACTION & GET A FREE DAY AT DISNEYLAND BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010, when you sign up here to volunteer a day of service with a participating organization (and your service is completed and verified) you'll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® theme park, FREE! We want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service. more info June 2010June 5 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info June 9 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting - Providence ElderPlace 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. June's presenter is Debbie Davis, Providence ElderPlace more info June 10 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info June 12 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info June 17 - Senior Neighborhood Nature Walks by City of Portland Dept of Transportation & Legacy Health 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden 1015 N.W. 22nd Avenue Portland, OR Get active and meet other seniors while enjoying a fun, social walking experience. Each month, see what's in bloom and learn about featured plants during a twenty minute garden tour followed by a one-hour guided neighborhood nature walk. Join friends for a healthy lunch at the Lovejoy Station Cafe next to the Healing Garden at Good Samaritan. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Stay hydrated and remember your water bottle. Walks will occur rain or shine. How to get there: TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #15, #77 on N.W. 23rd Street, Portland Streetcar, #17 on N.W. 21st Street, or call 503-238-7433 for help in finding the right bus schedule for you. For questions and more information, contact Teresia Hazen at 503-413-6507 or Gail Burzynski at 503-294-0961 more info June 19 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info June 26 - 55+ Nordic Walking Group sponsored by the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Nature Center in Tryon Creek Park SW Terwilliger Blvd It's low-impact fitness using trekking poles. A great calorie burner, social network and fun. Meet at Lake Oswego Adult Community Center east parking lot before each walk unless specified. Designed for 50+ adults. Free. Saturdays, 9:15 - 11:30am. Questions? Contact leader/instructor, Cynthia Arnott at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. more info June 30 - Give a Day. Get a Disney day by Hands On Greater Portland 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR ELDERS IN ACTION & GET A FREE DAY AT DISNEYLAND BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010, when you sign up here to volunteer a day of service with a participating organization (and your service is completed and verified) you'll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® theme park, FREE! We want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service. more info July 2010July 8 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info July 14 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting - Caregiver Connections 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. July's presenter is Micki Carrier Caregiver Connection, Inc more info July 15 - Senior Neighborhood Nature Walks by City of Portland Dept of Transportation & Legacy Health 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden 1015 N.W. 22nd Avenue Portland, OR Get active and meet other seniors while enjoying a fun, social walking experience. Each month, see what's in bloom and learn about featured plants during a twenty minute garden tour followed by a one-hour guided neighborhood nature walk. Join friends for a healthy lunch at the Lovejoy Station Cafe next to the Healing Garden at Good Samaritan. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Stay hydrated and remember your water bottle. Walks will occur rain or shine. How to get there: TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #15, #77 on N.W. 23rd Street, Portland Streetcar, #17 on N.W. 21st Street, or call 503-238-7433 for help in finding the right bus schedule for you. For questions and more information, contact Teresia Hazen at 503-413-6507 or Gail Burzynski at 503-294-0961 more info August 2010August 11 - No Personal Advocate Continuing Education Meeting in August 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Elders in Action Main Conference Room Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. No Personal Advocate Meeting in August. more info August 12 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info August 19 - Senior Neighborhood Nature Walks by City of Portland Dept of Transportation & Legacy Health 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden 1015 N.W. 22nd Avenue Portland, OR Get active and meet other seniors while enjoying a fun, social walking experience. Each month, see what's in bloom and learn about featured plants during a twenty minute garden tour followed by a one-hour guided neighborhood nature walk. Join friends for a healthy lunch at the Lovejoy Station Cafe next to the Healing Garden at Good Samaritan. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Stay hydrated and remember your water bottle. Walks will occur rain or shine. How to get there: TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #15, #77 on N.W. 23rd Street, Portland Streetcar, #17 on N.W. 21st Street, or call 503-238-7433 for help in finding the right bus schedule for you. For questions and more information, contact Teresia Hazen at 503-413-6507 or Gail Burzynski at 503-294-0961 more info August 19 - Senior Neighborhood Nature Walks by City of Portland Dept of Transportation & Legacy Health 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden 1015 N.W. 22nd Avenue Portland, OR Get active and meet other seniors while enjoying a fun, social walking experience. Each month, see what's in bloom and learn about featured plants during a twenty minute garden tour followed by a one-hour guided neighborhood nature walk. Join friends for a healthy lunch at the Lovejoy Station Cafe next to the Healing Garden at Good Samaritan. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Stay hydrated and remember your water bottle. Walks will occur rain or shine. How to get there: TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #15, #77 on N.W. 23rd Street, Portland Streetcar, #17 on N.W. 21st Street, or call 503-238-7433 for help in finding the right bus schedule for you. For questions and more information, contact Teresia Hazen at 503-413-6507 or Gail Burzynski at 503-294-0961 more info August 22 - The Best of Eastern Canada with OASIS Center 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM For more information contact: Robin Costic OASIS Center 503-276-9702 From the European-styled, old world elegance of Quebec City to the thundering magnificence of Niagara Falls, you'll love every moment of this 9-day tour of eastern Canada. Enjoy two-night stays in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Toronto and city tours of each of them. Visit the shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre and enjoy a trip to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officers Musical Ride Center, where you'll tour the stables and learn about this Canadian tradition. Have breakfast at a local sugar shack and learn about maple syrup making before boarding the Maid of the Mist cruise to experience Niagara Falls up close. more info September 2010September 8 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. September's Personal Advocate meeting will feature TBD more info September 9 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info September 16 - Senior Neighborhood Nature Walks by City of Portland Dept of Transportation & Legacy Health 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden 1015 N.W. 22nd Avenue Portland, OR Get active and meet other seniors while enjoying a fun, social walking experience. Each month, see what's in bloom and learn about featured plants during a twenty minute garden tour followed by a one-hour guided neighborhood nature walk. Join friends for a healthy lunch at the Lovejoy Station Cafe next to the Healing Garden at Good Samaritan. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Stay hydrated and remember your water bottle. Walks will occur rain or shine. How to get there: TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #15, #77 on N.W. 23rd Street, Portland Streetcar, #17 on N.W. 21st Street, or call 503-238-7433 for help in finding the right bus schedule for you. For questions and more information, contact Teresia Hazen at 503-413-6507 or Gail Burzynski at 503-294-0961 more info October 2010October 13 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. Our speaker this month will be TBD more info October 14 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info October 14 - Understanding Breast Changes: What Every Woman Needs to Know by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Providence Portland Medical Center Cancer Center Amphitheater 4805 NE Glisan Street Portland, OR 97213 For many women, concern about getting breast cancer prompts them to watch for breast changes. These changes are common, and even though most are not cancer, breast changes can be worrisome. Join us as experts from Providence Cancer Center discuss screening to detect breast cancer early. Free lecture more info October 21 - Senior Neighborhood Nature Walks by City of Portland Dept of Transportation & Legacy Health 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden 1015 N.W. 22nd Avenue Portland, OR Get active and meet other seniors while enjoying a fun, social walking experience. Each month, see what's in bloom and learn about featured plants during a twenty minute garden tour followed by a one-hour guided neighborhood nature walk. Join friends for a healthy lunch at the Lovejoy Station Cafe next to the Healing Garden at Good Samaritan. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Stay hydrated and remember your water bottle. Walks will occur rain or shine. How to get there: TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #15, #77 on N.W. 23rd Street, Portland Streetcar, #17 on N.W. 21st Street, or call 503-238-7433 for help in finding the right bus schedule for you. For questions and more information, contact Teresia Hazen at 503-413-6507 or Gail Burzynski at 503-294-0961 more info November 2010November 11 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info November 18 - Senior Neighborhood Nature Walks by City of Portland Dept of Transportation & Legacy Health 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Stenzel Healing Garden 1015 N.W. 22nd Avenue Portland, OR Get active and meet other seniors while enjoying a fun, social walking experience. Each month, see what's in bloom and learn about featured plants during a twenty minute garden tour followed by a one-hour guided neighborhood nature walk. Join friends for a healthy lunch at the Lovejoy Station Cafe next to the Healing Garden at Good Samaritan. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Stay hydrated and remember your water bottle. Walks will occur rain or shine. How to get there: TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #15, #77 on N.W. 23rd Street, Portland Streetcar, #17 on N.W. 21st Street, or call 503-238-7433 for help in finding the right bus schedule for you. For questions and more information, contact Teresia Hazen at 503-413-6507 or Gail Burzynski at 503-294-0961 more info December 2010December 9 - Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group by Providence Health & Services 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Providence St. Vincent Medical Center 9205 SW Barnes Road Portland, Oregon 97225 Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly trained registered nurses specializing in neurology will provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. Registration is requested for this free discussion. To register, please call Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or visit www.providence.org/classes. more info |
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