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CalendarSeptember 2010September 2 - Oregon Symphony in the Neighborhoods at Tom McCall Park 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tom McCall Waterfront Park 1020 Naito Pkwy Portland OR The annual tradition of launching the Oregon Symphony season with FREE parks concerts continues with the much anticipated Symphony performance at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No tickets are required. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Concertgoers are also invited to bring school supplies to donate for use in Portland public schools. more info September 4 - Art In The Pearl 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Northwest Park blocks, between W Burnside and NW Glisan at NW 8th Ave Art, theater, music, food. 100+ artists show and sell work from wooden furniture, paintings, glass, photography, clay, metal & jewelry. Among top 25 Fine Art events nationwide. Performances and hands-on art activities. more info September 5 - Portland Festival Symphony 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Foothills Park 199 Foothills Drive, Lake Oswego, OR Located along the Willamette River and is flanked by Roehr Park This summer, Portland Festival Symphony celebrates its 30th season of presenting free classical music concerts in Portland public parks throughout the city. Comprised of Portland's finest classical musicians, the symphony is funded solely through the generous support of individuals, local businesses and sponsors. Please consider becoming a supporter today! more info September 8 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting Legal Aid Oregon Foreclosure 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. September's Personal Advocate meeting will feature David Koen, Legal Aid Oregon Foreclosure Program more info September 8 - Senior Strolls 2010 by City of Portland Bureau of Transportation 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Glenhaven Park Wednesday, September 8, 10:00 am Meeting Place: SW corner NE 82nd and Siskiyou Stroll through the park and around the neighborhood. Distance: 2.4 miles TriMet line (www.TriMet.org): #72 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 10 - Finding Meaning in Later Life at VIEWS 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM Salvation Army Rose Center for Seniors 211 NE 18th, Portland OR VIEWS (Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being of Seniors) provides a workshop on Finding Meaning in Later Life. When life isn't as interesting or meaningful to you as it has been in the past, you may want to find new ways of appreciating and enjoying life. Call Jillian (503) 261-6175 for free registration. September 11 - Community Emergency Response Training by the Canby Fire District 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Canby Fire District 221 S Pine St. Canby, OR, 97013 What if the 'BIG ONE' hit today? Would you know what to do, or how you could help your family, friends & neighbors? Canby Fire District's CERT (Community Response Team) is recruiting new participants for their upcoming training series beginning September 11. The CERT classes will answer all of the questions you may hav...e and will train you to be prepared. Contact Ron Yarbourgh, CERT Administration, at 503-263-7411 for more information. more info September 11 - 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance with Elders in Action at Multnomah County CROPS 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Multnomah County CROPS Troutdale, OR 97060 Be part of a group of volunteers on a harvesting project at Multnomah County CROPS of , a farm on Multnomah County surplus property that grows fresh, local, and organic produce for hungry Oregon families. Join us for a day of good ol' fashioned, get-your-hands-dirty-fun to benefit of the Oregon Food Bank and in remembrance of the events of 9/11/01. Spend time after the project for reflection and recognition about the heroes of 9/11 at McMenamin's Edgefield. Call Elders in Action for more details 503-235-5474 or sign up at Hands On Greater Portland. more info September 14 - Senior Gardening Day at Portland Nursery 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Portland Nursery on Division 9000 SE Division Portland, OR Legacy Health System Horticultural Therapy Department, Home Instead and Portland Nursery team up and provide a day of hands-on activities and demonstrations geared especially for the elder gardeners in our community. For more information call Portland Nursery on Division, 503-788-9000. more info September 14 - A, B, C's & D of Medicare at OASIS Portland 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Legacy Emanuel Hospital 2801 N Gantenbein Portland, OR 97227 Class # 100 Is your 65th Birthday rapidly approaching? Are you overwhelmed with Medicare terminology and all the choices for healthcare coverage? Join Medicare expert Ian Dossett from Regence BlueCross BlueShield and be guided through the confusing maze of Medicare product choices. Make your life easier and learn the ins and outs of choosing what healthcare coverage fits your needs the best. Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon is a sponsor of OASIS. Instructor: Ian Dossett, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Tuesday 9/14/10 10:00 - 11:30 more info September 14 - Estate Planning: Taking Control & Planning Ahead by Richard B. Schneider 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Neighborhood House 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503.244.5204 Prepare today for the unexpected tomorrow by safeguarding your assets and health care wishes. Gain important information about wills and probate, living trusts, health directives, powers of attorney and guardian issues. Explore strategies to retain complete control over whom, how and when your estate is distributed. Discover the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones at this free class. Questions will be answered afterwards. ******************************** Neighborhood House brings neighbors together by strengthening community and providing resources to support self-reliance, economic independence and dignity in people of all ages and backgrounds. More information can be found at www.nhweb.org. more info September 15 - Senior Strolls 2010 by City of Portland Bureau of Transportation 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Montavilla Wednesday, September 15, 10:00 am Meeting Place: NW corner SE 82nd and Stark Walk around this neighborhood of historic homes. Distance: 2.4 miles TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #72, #15 more info September 15 - Novels On Aging Book Club (Sw Portland) by Personal Advocatie Cynthia Arnott 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM Capitol Hill Library Meeting Room 10723 S.W. Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219 PCC Gerontology student Cynthia Arnott is starting a NEW BOOK CLUB devoted to reading and discussing international and multicultural novels on aging. With help of Kansas librarian Andrea Kempf (JCCC Billington Library), Cynthia has put together an extensive annotated list of outstanding classic and contemporary novels related to this topic. (Note: recorded versions of many of these novels are available.) The club will meet one evening a month beginning mid-September at Capitol Hill Library (near PCC's Sylvania campus -- or possibly another nearby location). If you are interested in participating, or have questions, please email Cynthia at cynthiaarnott@yahoo.com. Participants will select books for Fall/Winter 2010 reading list at our first meeting. Your suggestions are very welcome! more info September 15 - Bold Beginnings Workshops sponsored by The Geezer Gallery 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave Portland, OR Please call Maggie at 503.228.4391 to sign up! All of the workshops are FREE. Bold Sensing Designed to use integration of music, sound & harmony into creating personal sanctuary. Rheatha Forester, music and art expression specialist, will lead interactive activities, primarily focused on music. This workshop is designed to be an interactive experience in which you will expand your awareness of sound and the process of "how" you actually listen. We will explore how we know when something is harmonious, or dissonant, leading to the ability to make more "informed" choices in our surroundings. The structure will be experience-based and personcentered. The facilitator will serve as a guide, supporting participants in "being with, and deepening, their experience. more info September 15 - Help Shape Health Reform in Oregon with The Oregon Health Authority & Oregon Health Policy Board 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM More information on meeting locations will be in 'more info' soon! The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Health Policy Board will host six community meetings around the state in early September. These meetings will provide opportunities for public input on Oregon's Comprehensive Plan for Health Reform and for the Health Insurance Exchange, a central marketplace for purchasing health insurance. 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 September 20 - Why A Will Is Not Enough In Oregon by Richard B. Schneider LLC 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM Hillsboro Community Senior Center 750 SE 8th Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97123 503.648.3823 Rules and regulations seem to dominate our existence and this applies to estate planning as well. How valid are your documents, how often should they be updated, and what is now required to protect you and family members? A comprehensive review of essential state and federal documents will be discussed to help you gain control. more info September 22 - Senior Strolls 2010 by City of Portland Bureau of Transportation 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3 Parks! Wednesday, September 22, 10:00 am Meeting Place: NW corner SE 82nd and Holgate This stroll takes us along Multnomah Park Cemetary, Firland Parkway, and Essex Park Distance: 2.4 miles TriMet lines (www.TriMet.org): #72, #17 more info September 22 - Bold Beginnings Workshops sponsored by The Geezer Gallery 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave Portland, OR Please call Maggie at 503.228.4391 to sign up! All of the workshops are FREE and for ages 50+. Bold Beginnings Devoted to creating a collaborative mural facilitated by renowned Portland artist and teachers, Kathy Quigley and Nancy Comstock. This workshop is a great way for newcomers to jump in and embrace creative exploration. It is also a great opportunity for ongoing painters to challenge themselves and deepen their process. Paint in a place free of judgment! The finished mural will be on display at Friendly House. more info September 23 - Estate Planning Essentials For Everyone by Richard B. Schneider LLC 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Sherwood Public Library 22560 SW Pine Street Sherwood, OR 97140 503.625.6688 Everyone has an "estate" - no matter what you have acquired in life. This workshop provides an overview of vocabulary, explains how to determine assets and covers will preparation strategies, living trusts, health care documents, powers of attorney, guardianship and conservatorship issues. You will also have the opportunity to have your questions answered. ***************************** For more information, please visit www.ci.sherwood.or.us/government/departments/Library/ more info September 25 - 15th Annual Polish Festival 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Polish Library Hall and St. Stanislaus Church 3916 N. Interstate Portland, OR The Polish festival is an event for families and singles, adults and children, for food connoisseurs, music lovers, concert goers, dance enthusiasts, … It is for everyone. During the festival, we provide non-stop stage performances, including a few dance groups and music bands, polka contest on Saturday and Sunday, a street dance, delicious Polish food and imported Polish beer. The event is held on Failing Street between the two historic buildings of the Polish Library built in 1911 and St. Stanislaus Church built in 1907, both located on N. Interstate Avenue in Portland Oregon. more info September 25 - Annual Lumberjack Breakfast at Milwaukie Senior Center 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Milwaukie Center 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive Milwaukie, OR 97222 Join us for the annual Lumberjack Breakfast for all-you-can-eat pancakes served with eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. North Clackamas Sunrise Rotary Club will be cutting and stacking wood for the Emergency Firewood Program. If you'd like to help, contact Marty, 503-653-8100. Proceeds benefit the prorams and services at the Milwaukie Center. more info September 25 - How the Brain Compensates for Balance Problems at OASIS Portland 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 112 Dr. Cohen, a postdoctoral fellow in the Balance Disorders Laboratory at OHSU, will discuss fundamental principles underlying balance, reasons why many older people have trouble with balance and falls, and tips to diagnose and improve your own balance. Come to this informative session to gain insight into how research works to solve common problems that many people face as they age. Instructor: Rajal Cohen, Ph.D.t. more info September 25 - Safety Saturday at Lowe's by the Home Safety Council 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Local Lowe's Stores Safety Saturday is a free public event held in the parking lot of Lowe's stores. Across the country, participating Lowe's stores will be teaming up with their fire safety and other community safety neighbors for this one-day event. It's designed to provide educational fun for the entire family. Lowe's, to provide fire and life safety educators with an event to deliver life-saving information to the public. Safety Saturday at Lowe's will help you reach your community with information about the safety devices and practices that will keep families you serve safe at home from fires, burns and other preventable injuries. more info September 26 - Portland Sunday Parkways - Northwest by City of Portland Bureau of Transportation 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Northwest Sunday Parkways Sunday, September 26th 10 am - 3 pm A 2-way route of city streets open to walk, bike, roll, run, jump, and skip - without having to watch out for cars! The 4.5-mile Northwest Portland Sunday Parkways route will have two loops, connecting SW Stark Street, Old Town Chinatown, Pearl and Northwest neighborhoods. Activities, food, and entertainment will be in Couch and Wallace Parks and along the route. Sunday Parkways is a wonderful opportunity for you, and your family to get out and be active right in your own neighborhood. You can walk, bike, run, roll, meet your neighbors, enjoy entertainment in the parks more info September 27 - Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning by Richard B. Schneider LLC 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Midland Library 805 SE 122nd Avenue Portland, OR 97233 503.988.5392,br>Learn the basics of wills, living trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives with attorney and author Richard Schneider. Have your questions answered! ******************************** Visit www.multcolib.org for directions and additional information. No registration is required. more info September 29 - Senior Strolls 2010 by City of Portland Bureau of Transportation 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Montavilla Community Center Plus Wednesday, September 29, 10:00 am Meeting Place: NE corner NE 82nd and Glisan Starting at the Montavilla Community Center, we'll walk around the neighborhood and then some. Distance: 2.5 miles TriMet lines ():www.TriMet.org, #72, #19 more info September 29 - Bold Beginnings Workshops sponsored by The Geezer Gallery 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave Portland, OR Please call Maggie at 503.228.4391 to sign up! All of the workshops are FREE and for ages 50+. Bold Sensing Designed to use integration of music, sound & harmony into creating personal sanctuary. Rheatha Forester, music and art expression specialist, will lead interactive activities, primarily focused on music. This workshop is designed to be an interactive experience in which you will expand your awareness of sound and the process of "how" you actually listen. We will explore how we know when something is harmonious, or dissonant, leading to the ability to make more "informed" choices in our surroundings. The structure will be experience-based and personcentered. The facilitator will serve as a guide, supporting participants in "being with, and deepening, their experience. more info September 29 - Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning by Richard B. Schneider LLC 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Central Library 801 SW 10th Avenue Portland, OR 97205 503.988.5123 Learn the basics of wills, living trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives with attorney and author Richard Schneider. Have your questions answered! ******************************** Visit www.multcolib.org for directions and additional information. No registration is required. more info September 30 - Balance Your Hormones Naturally at OASIS Portland 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 114 This talk will cover the ins and outs of hormone action in the body and why hormone balance is essential to mental and physical health for both men and women, regardless of your age. Common hormone imbalances and what causes them will be discussed, as well as tests available and ways to balance hormones naturally. Instructor: Candace Burch, M.Ed. more info October 2010October 6 - Senior Strolls 2010 by City of Portland Bureau of Transportation 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Springwater Corridor West Meeting Place: Springwater Station Restaurant, east side of SE 82nd and Crystal Springs Stroll along a portion of the Springwater Corridor on the west side of 82nd. Distance: 2.5 miles TriMet line (www.TriMet.org): #72 more info October 6 - Bold Beginnings Workshops sponsored by The Geezer Gallery 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave Portland, OR Please call Maggie at 503.228.4391 to sign up! All of the workshops are FREE and for ages 50+. Bold Horizons This is designed to introduce you into the world of acrylic paintings and how to "start". Renowned Portland Artist Janet Holt will assist in creating a starting point and sources of inspiration to move forward in creating canvas acrylic paintings and prints on archival papers. All participants will have the opportunity to create a take-home painting and receive individual instruction. more info October 6 - A, B, C's & D of Medicare at OASIS Portland 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM GS Medical Building #2 1040 NW 22nd Ave Portland, OR 97210 Class # 102 Is your 65th Birthday rapidly approaching? Are you overwhelmed with Medicare terminology and all the choices for healthcare coverage? Join Medicare expert Ian Dossett from Regence BlueCross BlueShield and be guided through the confusing maze of Medicare product choices. Make your life easier and learn the ins and outs of choosing what healthcare coverage fits your needs the best. Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon is a sponsor of OASIS. Instructor: Ian Dossett, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Tuesday 9/14/10 10:00 - 11:30 more info October 6 - Retirement Rx at OASIS Portland 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 116 Meet Dr. Frederick Fraunfelder, co-author of Retire Right: a Proven Prescription for Living a Happy, Fulfilling Rest of Your Life. Fraunfelder and Dr. Jim Gilbaugh, aka �The Retirement Docs,� wanted to write this book after seeing thousands of their patients handle the transition to retirement, with varying degrees of success. While some rose to new heights, others hit new lows. This disparity eventually caused the doctors to design a comprehensive study that resulted in this very practical and concrete guide to making retirement the fulfilling and free period of our lives that it can be. Instructor: Dr. Frederick Fraunfelder more info October 12 - Elder Day at Apple Tasting at Portland Nursery 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Portland Nursery on Stark 5050 SE STARK Portland, OR Fresh Apple and Cider Tasting Live Music Special discount coupons Gardening activity stations Shopping assistance available more info October 13 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting - Domestic Violence Coordinator - Elder Abuse 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. October's presenter is Vanessa Timmons, Domestic Violence Coordinator - Elder Abuse more info October 13 - Bold Beginnings Workshops sponsored by The Geezer Gallery 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave Portland, OR Please call Maggie at 503.228.4391 to sign up! All of the workshops are FREE and for ages 50+. Bold Horizons This is designed to introduce you into the world of acrylic paintings and how to "start". Renowned Portland Artist Janet Holt will assist in creating a starting point and sources of inspiration to move forward in creating canvas acrylic paintings and prints on archival papers. All participants will have the opportunity to create a take-home painting and receive individual instruction. 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 16 - Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra Season. sponsored by MetroEast Community Media 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Made in the USA October 15 & 17, 2010 1838 SW Jefferson St, Portland, Oregon The PCSO's 29th season opens with four works all written Stateside. Numerous composers visited the USA and many came here to live, especially during World War II. Stravinsky and Britten were two such composers and this concert opens with short works by these emigres: Britten's Matinees Musicales was composed in 1941 for the American Ballet Company, whereas Stravinsky's Circus Polka (1942) was music penned for a celebrated elephant! Czech composer Antonin Dvorak conceived and sketched his beloved "New World Symphony" in rural Iowa but it has as much to do with his homesickness as Native American influence. Aaron Copland, one of this nation's most lauded composers, wrote his brilliant Clarinet Concerto for Benny Goodman in 1947. Willamette University's Natalie Pascale makes her Portland debut in this alluring, jazz-inspired Concerto. more info October 19 - Senior Day at the World Forestry Center 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR 97221 503.228.1367 The World Forestry Center will be hosting its Third Annual Senior Day on October 19, 2010. This special day is dedicated to those 62+, and allows seniors the opporunity to explore the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum with their family, friends and peers. Seniors will be treated to a goodie bag and all visitors will have the chance to see the Center's newest special exhibit, The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World. Senior Day is open to all vistors. We encourge groups to pre-register by calling Rob at 503-488-2118 or filling out the form online at more info October 20 - Bold Beginnings Workshops sponsored by The Geezer Gallery 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave Portland, OR Please call Maggie at 503.228.4391 to sign up! All of the workshops are FREE and for ages 50+. Bold Creations Designed to introduce you into the techniques of tissue & paper collage. Sr. Mary Bartoli spent many years in the Mississippi Delta where she empowered the communities thorugh the art of collage. You will create unique and personal collages that can empower you to begin the creative process in a visual form more info October 20 - Facebook - An Introduction by OASIS Portland 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM OASIS Computer Lab Far Left Corner From Elevators 621 SW 5th Ave, 4th Floor Portland, OR 97204 This class is a practical introduction to getting started with Facebook. The goal of this class is to give you a hands on working understanding of the tool (how Facebook looks, feels, operates) and help you set up a Facebook page of your own. Prerequisite: Comfortable with mouse, computer function, and internet usage; and a working e-mail account. (If you need help setting up an email account, consider a one-on-one tutoring session a week or so before the class.) Instructor: Mark Noonan from Elders in Action $20 1 Session Location: OASIS Computer Lab October 20 - Understanding Dementia Portland 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 118 Increase your understanding of the various types of dementia and how it is diagnosed. OHSU Geriatric Psychiatrist Kevin Smith will discuss how to distinguish between normal memory loss and severe memory decline. He'll summarize the results of recent studies that have looked at ways to prevent or delay progression into dementia. Instructor: Dr. Kevin Smith, Geriatric Psychiatrist more info October 20 - Making the Connections: Health and the Environment at OASIS Portland 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 118 Increase your understanding of the various types of dementia and how it is diagnosed. OHSU Geriatric Psychiatrist Kevin Smith will discuss how to distinguish between normal memory loss and severe memory decline. He'll summarize the results of recent studies that have looked at ways to prevent or delay progression into dementia. Instructor: Dr. Kevin Smith, Geriatric Psychiatrist 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 October 23 - The Aging Ear at OASIS Portland 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 122 Audiologist Sue Doucette will provide an overview of how we hear, types of hearing loss that occur, and what's typical when we age. She'll also address what's correctable and the different kinds of hearing aids available for those who are hearing impaired. If you've never been screened previously, an individual hearing screening is included and performed by a Legacy audiologist. Instructor: Sue Doucette, Au.D, Legacy Audiologist Saturday 10/23/10 1:30 - 3:00 more info November 2010November 3 - A, B, C's & D of Medicare at OASIS Portland 2:00 AM - 3:30 AM Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center Class # 104 Is your 65th Birthday rapidly approaching? Are you overwhelmed with Medicare terminology and all the choices for healthcare coverage? Join Medicare expert Ian Dossett from Regence BlueCross BlueShield and be guided through the confusing maze of Medicare product choices. Make your life easier and learn the ins and outs of choosing what healthcare coverage fits your needs the best. more info November 4 - Ride Connection 25th Anniversary 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Ride Connection's Annual Gala "Celebrating 25 Years of Accessible, Responsive Transportation" November 4th, 2010 5:30pm - 8:30pm Multnomah Athletic Club 1849 Southwest Salmon Street, Portland, OR Join us for an evening of celebration and enjoy food and drink, followed by live entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds of the event will benefit those in need of reliable and accessible transportation. To purchase tickets, please call 503.528.1721 or click more info November 5 - 24th Annual Oregon Mediation Association Fall Conference 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ambridge Event Center Portland, Oregon Join us for this inspiring conference including: a powerful keynote address, two luncheons, over 30 exciting workshops to build your skills and understanding, and many opportunities for networking and collaboration. The conference is appropriate for mediators, attorneys, social workers, organizational development and human resource professionals, trainers, students and anyone interested in mediation or other forms of conflict resolution. The Conference brochure will be available at the end of August. Don't miss this exciting event! To learn more about the OMA Fall Conference: visit: http://omediate.org email: oma@omediate.org or call the OMA office at (503) 872-9775. more info November 9 - Your Brightest Winter Ever! Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder at OASIS Portland 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 124 Seasonal affective disorder prevention is a lot more than using a light box. Join bestselling mental health writer Julie A. Fast and learn her proven and easy to implement techniques to improve your mood and brighten your life when the Portland weather gets dark. Managing seasonal affective disorder also helps a person become more productive when it comes to work and other projects, so there is an extra bonus to improving your mood! You can beat the winter blues this year and make it your best winter season ever. Instructor: Julie Fast, Author more info November 10 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting Oregon Home Care Commission 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 Cheryl Miller, Oregon Home Care Commission more info November 10 - A, B, C's & D of Medicare at OASIS Portland 2:00 AM - 3:30 AM Legacy Meridian Park Hospital Community Health Education Center (CHEC) is located in NW corner (closest driveway entrance to Hwy 5) of hospital campus and has it's own parking lot. Enter driveway and follow signs to "CHEC" Class # 106 Is your 65th Birthday rapidly approaching? Are you overwhelmed with Medicare terminology and all the choices for healthcare coverage? Join Medicare expert Ian Dossett from Regence BlueCross BlueShield and be guided through the confusing maze of Medicare product choices. Make your life easier and learn the ins and outs of choosing what healthcare coverage fits your needs the best. more info November 10 - A Brief History of Osteopathic Medicine at OASIS Portland 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 126 For over 100 years Osteopathic Physicians have incorporated the best of western medical training while focusing on the structural mechanics of the human body. Noted integrative physician and author, Andrew Weil, MD, has written numerous times on the benefits of the hands-on tools of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine to identify and treat structural abnormalities, which may be either the cause or result of a pathological process. Osteopathic Physician Greg Esmer will provide an overview of the theory and approaches of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, exploring the historical roots of Osteopathic Medicine and tracing these trends up to today. Instructor: Greg Esmer, D.O. more info November 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 13 - Big Bash Bake Sale at Milwaukie Senior Center 3:00 AM - 5:30 AM Milwaukie Center 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive Milwaukie, OR 97222 Don't miss this great opportunity to get your goodies for the holidays! Bake Sale with delectable home-made treats, cake walk of gournet cakes to bid on, raffle baskets, kitchen gadget demos and MORE! This fund-raiser supports the maintenance and developm more info November 15 - Famous Sunday Thanksgiving Dinner! Sunday at Milwaukie Senior Center 3:00 AM - 5:30 AM Milwaukie Center 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive Milwaukie, OR 97222 A wonderful meal with turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetables and pumpkin custard... ONLY $6 pre-sale, $7 at the door, and $3 children under 12! Many thanks to Bob's Red Mill for sponsoring this event!. more info November 16 - Brain Health at OASIS Portland 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 128 Learn about lifestyle, nutrition and supplement choices you can implement that will help preserve mental function and protect against age-related cognitive decline including dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Naturopathic physician Tori Hudson, winner of several national awards as a practitioner, is also a national lecturer writer and researcher, and is the author of Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. Instructor: Tori Hudson, NP 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 November 22 - Free Dental Clinic by Oregon Dental Association 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Portland, OR The Oregon Dental Association (ODA) is organizing the state's first Mission of Mercy, a two-day clinic providing free dental care to uninsured children and adults. There's no advance registration. more info November 23 - Free Dental Clinic by Oregon Dental Association 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Portland, OR The Oregon Dental Association (ODA) is organizing the state's first Mission of Mercy, a two-day clinic providing free dental care to uninsured children and adults. There's no advance registration. more info December 2010December 4 - Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra Season. sponsored by MetroEast Community Media 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Holiday Gift of Music December 4 & 5, 2010 Estacada Auditorium - Junior High School Estacada, Oregon The Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Holiday Concert. Special ticket prices for these two performances only: adults/seniors $10 and children are $5. Reserve your tickets today - these concerts will sell out! An instrument petting zoo is available one hour before each concert. more info December 5 - Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra Season. sponsored by MetroEast Community Media 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Holiday Gift of Music December 5, 2010 Mt. Hood Community College Theater Gresham, Oregon The Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Holiday Concert. Special ticket prices for these two performances only: adults/seniors $10 and children are $5. Reserve your tickets today - these concerts will sell out! An instrument petting zoo is available one hour before each concert. more info December 8 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting - Bridge Meadows 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. December's presenter is Renee Mosley, Bridge Meadows more info December 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 December 15 - A, B, C's & D of Medicare at OASIS Portland 2:00 AM - 3:30 AM OASIS Conference Rm C/o Macy's 4th Floor 621 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 Class # 108 Is your 65th Birthday rapidly approaching? Are you overwhelmed with Medicare terminology and all the choices for healthcare coverage? Join Medicare expert Ian Dossett from Regence BlueCross BlueShield and be guided through the confusing maze of Medicare product choices. Make your life easier and learn the ins and outs of choosing what healthcare coverage fits your needs the best. more info January 2011January 12 - Personal Advocate Continuing Education 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. January's presenter is TBD more info January 28 - Bold Beginnings Workshops sponsored by The Geezer Gallery 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Friendly House 1737 NW 26th Ave Portland, OR Please call Maggie at 503.228.4391 to sign up! All of the workshops are FREE and for ages 50+. Bold Creations Designed to introduce you into the techniques of tissue & paper collage. Sr. Mary Bartoli spent many years in the Mississippi Delta where she empowered the communities thorugh the art of collage. You will create unique and personal collages that can empower you to begin the creative process in a visual form more info February 2011February 9 - Personal Advocate Continuing Education 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. February's presenter is TBD more info March 2011March 9 - Personal Advocate Continuing Education 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. March's presenter is TBD more info March 18 - Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra Season. sponsored by MetroEast Community Media 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Character Studies March 18 & 20, 2011 1838 SW Jefferson St, Portland, Oregon Characters from literature and legends have been a potent source for musical inspiration. Two notable anniversaries are honored in this concert: Franz Liszt was born 200 years ago in 1811 and he did much to create and develop the Symphonic Poem; Mazeppa (1851) is based on a poem by Victor Hugo about the fabled Polish Cossack leader. Alan Hovhaness-born in 1911-lived a good deal of his life in the Pacific Northwest and his Meditation on Orpheus (1958) reflects his inordinate interest in the Greek nation and its rich mythology. Rachmaninov was fascinated with the violin virtuoso and composer Niccolo Paganini and his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini is a dazzling set of 24 variations for piano and orchestra. Audience favorite Benjamin Kim returns to his native Portland for his 4th appearance with the PCSO. Foxbridge, by young and talented Portland composer, Andrew Poole Todd, was inspired by a famous racehorse and will launch this concert with a pulsating gallop. more info April 2011April 10 - National Volunteer Week - 2011 by Points of Light Instituite National Volunteer Week 2011 is an opportunity to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and the Volunteer Generation Fund, while also -- Celebrating People in Action. The week is about honoring individuals who take action and solve significant problems in their communities. more info April 13 - Personal Advocate Continuing Education 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. April's presenter is TBD more info May 2011May 11 - Personal Advocate Continuing Education 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. May's presenter is TBD more info June 2011June 8 - Personal Advocate Continuing Education 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. June's presenter is TBD more info July 2011July 13 - Personal Advocate Continuing Education 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. July's presenter is TBD more info August 2011August 10 - No Personal Advocate Continuing Education Meeting in August 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM There is no Personal Advocate team meeting in August more info |
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