Events
Elders in Action Civic Education Awareness Project Presentations
Multnomah Bar Foundation wants to educate older adults on pertinent legal topics
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, January 26th 10:00am-11:30am Carl Jepsen from Warren Allen, LLP will present It's Your Future…Who Decides?
Thursday, February 18th 10:00am-11:30am Jennifer Hohnstein, private attorney will present Be Your Own Advocate: Consumer Protection & Safety
Tuesday, March 23rd 10:00am-11:30am Collin McKean from McKean Law Office will present You Don't Deserve It: Elder Abuse Prevention
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!
Thursday, May 6th 10:00am-11:30am Raife Neuman, private attorney will present Financial Fitness: Bankruptcy 101
Elders in Action and the Geezer gallery presents:
Grand Works Northwest Art Festival
~celebrating creativity in aging~
May 22, 2010
The Mark Building, 1119 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR
Join us for the opportunity to:
- Admire incredible and diverse works of art made by older adults
- Share art-talk with accomplished artists
- Purchase unique items
- Participate in hands-on workshops
- Engage in lively discussion groups about creativity and aging
- Listen and dance to wonderful music
- Meet new and interesting people
- Have fun and be inspired by a day of art-full encounters
- Celebrate winners of a three-month long photo contest
- Enjoy live entertainment
Download the flyer!
Click here for sponsorship opportunities
Find the Grand Works group on 
SILVER HEARTS STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
BECOME A STEWARD OF OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THAT QUALITY OF LIFE NEVER DEPENDS ON AGE!
December 14, 2009 through February 14, 2010
Here is a way to provide a team building experience while
demonstrating to the community that your business cares about
older adults.
Ring in the new year with this unique holiday giving opportunity.
It's simple! Your company, department, community or social group
Hosts a fundraising event of your choice and donates the proceeds to Elders in Action. Generate light-hearted competition between departments and increase the amount you raise.
Some ideas to get you started include:
- Dress-down week: allow employees to wear jeans or dress casually in exchange for a suggested $20 donation
- Everyone loves food: have a bake sale, or host a meal for a suggested $10 donation.
- Have a book/cd sale: we will provide the books and cd's for you to sell.
- Be creative! Your creative fundraising ideas can be turned into cherished dollars for Elders in Action.
Download the flyer
Contact Brenda Morgan, Development Director at (503) 235-5474 or brenda@eldersinaction.org to learn how to get started!
First Annual Photo Competition in 2009
First Place - Lee Ann Gauthier
Category: Creative Force of Elders Title: "Jose Zialcita"
Lifetime Reflections
Second Annual Photo Competition
FEBRUARY 1ST THROUGH APRIL 16TH, 2010
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 older adults in uniquely selected settings. Be inspirational!
We are truly appreciative of the time and talent of our contest participantsand pay tribute to all yur creative endeavors.
Winners will be awarded at Grand Works Northwest Art Festival on May 22nd.
Check out the winners of our First Annual Photo Competition in 2009 below:
First Place - Lee Ann Gauthier - Category: Creative Force of Elders
Title: "Jose Zialcita"
Second Place - Charles Waugh - Category: Elder Portraits
Title: "Considering My 92 Years"
Third Place - Lee Ann Gauthier - Category: Elder Portraits
Title: "Widows"
Honorable Mentions:
Ingrid Aubry - Category: Elders and Youth Title: "Connection"
Pete Bowling - Category: Elders in Motion Title: "Ultimate Motivation"
David Colegrove - Category: Elders and Youth Title: "Guardian Angel"
Student from PSU Institute on Aging - Category: Elder Portraits Title: "Women of Nicaragua"
