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Director’s Comments: We miss you all!
We are thinking of you and look forward to us all being together again soon. Although we are currently closed, and do not have a definitive date to re-open we want you to know that we are still working hard to bring you programs, activities, and services that you rely on. Please stay connected. We have several ways for you to keep active and involved with Center 50+. We know that things look a lot different right now and this has led us to try new things and reach out in different ways--but what remains true is our commitment to the older adults of this community. We believe in friendship and people living their best lives for the rest of their lives--filled with new experiences and opportunities to grow and learn--even while sheltered in place. Mostly, we know that life is better when we tackle every day with a purpose and a plan. Our Center has been filled with 1,000’s of seniors every week for over 40 years doing just that-- LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST and fulfilling the role in the community as leaders, mentors, volunteers, and catalysts of change. I am so proud of how far we have come and even prouder of the direction we are going. Soon we will all be together again enjoying creative and cutting-edge programming. We know that this summer will be a transitional time, but we are gearing up for one of the best Fall kick-offs’ we have ever seen! Consider joining small group classes or exploring new virtual programming--these two elements will be critical in our transition plan. A special thank you to all the volunteers that have continued to work hard serving their fellow seniors during this time. We could not have delivered over 150 food/care boxes each week and made 1000’s of calls and connections to seniors sheltering in place without their help. Also, thank you to our monthly financial donors who have continued their support during this time. These generous donations made it possible for us to continue to serve our local seniors by providing nutrition, friendship, good feelings and happy thoughts-knowing that they are not forgotten and are not alone! Center 50+ is more than just a building. It is a Senior Center without walls, and we are here for you. We will see you again soon-and that will be a great day! Sincerely,
Marilyn Daily-Blair, Director
The FRIENDSHIP BRIGADE Are you lonely?
Prior to COVID-19 researchers understood loneliness to be a common experience and, for some, a worrisome health risk. The “Stay at Home, Stay Safe” orders due to the coronavirus caused many of us to taste, perhaps, for the first time what chronic loneliness feels like. As the Friendship Brigade’s program coordinator, I have spent many hours over the last 2 years learning about the issue(s) of senior isolation & loneliness and many more still considering how to build an effective response to both in our community. The first thing to understand is that loneliness hurts. Loneliness has been said to be the social equivalent of physical pain, hunger, or thirst – an adverse stimuli / survival signal that tells us to connect and travels the same neural pathways as physical pain. The second thing to know is that loneliness is a subjective experience. During the shutdown to contain the virus and mitigate its spread, many people successfully sheltered in place without feelings of loneliness. However, many others felt distressed to discover that their social needs were not being met by either the quantity or quality of their social relationships. I have heard from friends and members of the community
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that said things like they felt like they were “disappearing” or that they were “overwhelmed” with the loss of all the “peripheral” or loose connections in their lives. Volunteering can help combat loneliness for yourself and others. Volunteering can complement your social network by giving you new people to care for and interact with or compensate for any holes you might find there. It’s fun and it has proven health benefits as well. Volunteering promotes increased feelings of life satisfaction, purpose, and overall wellbeing. It even helps in the fight against stress, inflammation, a weakened immune system – all associated with chronic loneliness. YOU CAN HELP! The Friendship Brigade may not be visiting residents living in community care & nursing facilities at this time, but our friends need us now more than ever before. If you’ve experienced the pain of loneliness in the recent months, you know what I’m talking about. No one should feel isolated or alone. Join us in the fight to end loneliness! The Friendship Brigade will not stop engaging our resident friends via our weekly newsletter, social media, friendly callers, video chats and more. Your help is needed now. For more information about the Friendship Brigade and how you can get involved, please contact Heidi Miller at hmiller@cityofsalem.net or 503-881-8266.
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uestion: “I am adopted. My parents also had three birth children. My mother died a few years ago and my father died last year. Since my father died, my brothers and sister have not spoken to me and kept me estranged from the family. My siblings say our father had no Will, but one of my brothers wants me to sign a form stating that I am a legal heir to the estate and I appoint my brother as Personal Representative of my father’s estate. I have not signed anything yet. I am very confused. My father once told me that he wanted me to get everything when he died. What should I do?”
need to consider taking. The fact that your father “told you” he wanted you to get everything means nothing unless he made it legally binding in a valid Will or Trust. If your father did in fact die without a Will, then he is said to have died “intestate” and his estate will be divided according to Oregon law. Generally, this means equally among you and your siblings. Under Oregon law, your legal rights are equal to your non-adopted siblings’ rights and the law puts you all on an equal footing. You should not sign any papers unless you have legal counsel and are certain of the effects on your rights.
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For more information or to update your estate planning documents, call Kathy Belcher or Christopher Hamilton at 503-371-9636.
nswer: You should consult with an attorney experienced in probate to review and explain the paperwork to you and to advise you on what steps you
Kanoe Barth, our Fitness Coordinator;
Bonnie Katich, our LifeLong Learning Coordinator;
IT TAKES A LIFETIME TO GET THIS FIT Staying Connected with Fit 50+
I am Kanoe Barth, the Health and Wellness Coordinator at Center 50+, we understand that change is all around us right now but one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to your health and wellbeing, even though my office view may look a little different now as I am working from home with my little one, we continue to keep our members on track with their fitness goals. Our Facebook 5 Minute Fitness classes have been well received over the last 6 weeks. Our Fitness Instructors make a strong effort to focus on offering a variety of workouts to a variety of fitness levels. One day you might be toning your bones on the farm and the next day you could be doing Tai Chi by the lakeside. If you haven’t had a chance to check out Fit 50+ 5 Minute Fitness join us on our Center 50+ Facebook page
M-F at 10am for an exciting new workout every day. Another way in which we have made efforts to reach out and stay connected to our seniors is by sending our gym members weekly Fit & Fun Care Packets. In this care packet you receive five days’ worth of activities focusing on the areas of nutrition, musculoskeletal information, recipes and exercises. We have sent out several thousand packets as well as another couple hundred that have been included in the Food Bank boxes that are being delivered. If you are interested in receiving a Fit & Fun Care Packet, please email us at connect50plus@cityofsalem.net. We want you to know that life is not on hold and we are here to help you keep your health and wellness a priority.
30 Day Fit 50+ Quarantine Wellness Challenge
Beginning Monday June 1st join our 30-day Wellness Challenge. Every morning M-F check out our Center 50+ Facebook page for a new challenge. Each challenge is meant to keep you active while adding something new into your day. Challenges will touch on topics of physical wellbeing as well as mental wellbeing and diet and exercise. The challenges are all completed on the honor system. The reward at this end of this challenge is the feeling of personal satisfaction. Pushing yourself to stay connected to your wellness goals while discovering new strengths. We hope that you’ll join our challenge and continue to stay strong and stay healthy until we get to see you again. A special thank you to this year’s corporate sponsors -Home Instead and Providence Health Plan.
IT TAKES A LIFETIME TO GET THIS SMART Hi Everyone,
It’s Bonnie Katich, the Lifelong Learning Coordinator for Center 50+. Hope you all are doing well; we miss you very much. Life is different right now… for example, I am taking my morning coffee break with my little dog… or how we are now offering some of our classes online. Yes, you can continue to learn from home! Be sure to check out our online classes, so far, we have had Computer classes - a History Presentation, and every Tuesday, we have an Acrylic Painting class from 10:00 am. – 12:00 p.m. We even have a new way we can get together and talk about a good book. Center 50 plus is not taking this time for granted, we know that right now, we are learning to be even better – at being together.
Clubs and Groups; It Takes a Lifetime to Get This young! Upon reopening check out these special interests: DAYTIME GROUPS Alzheimer’s Association Support 1st Tuesday of the month 3-4 PM *Support group; informative lectures, speakers, talks and literature Willamette Chapter, American Council of the Blind of Oregon. 2nd Friday of the month 1-3 PM We provide support for blind area residents and advocacy for blind issues. These issues include social inclusion, transportation, affordable and accessible housing, and referral to various appropriate agencies and organizations. The public is welcome to attend our monthly meeting at Center 50+. Book Club 2nd Tuesday of the month 1:30 - 3:00 PM *A new discussion and read, every month! Cherry City Needlepoint 3rd Tuesday of the month 12:30 - 4:00 PM 2nd Tuesday, December 10th downstairs; 9-4 PM; party – Also Sept. 17th, 18th and 19th; 9-4 PM *Active participation and fellowship through needlepoint. Diabetes Prevention 2nd Monday of the month 8-9 AM ** Once signups are complete it is a closed group; 3 weeks after first class. New class forms in October. Call to register: Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC): 1-866-206-4799 *Informative information regarding diet and healthy living choices Roberta; instructor: (Monday morning, once a month) Low Vision Life Skills 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 12:30 - 2:15 PM Support group. As we get older, we are subject to loss of various physical abilities, including vision. Vision loss creates a variety of challenge ranging from day-to-day issues like meal preparation, going shopping, and traveling around town. It also creates
social problems such as isolation. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with all these things and no one has to try to find all the answers by themselves. Low Vision Life Skills provides both practical and social answers for this problem. Anyone with low vision and their life partners are welcome at our three meetings each month. Rocks! 2nd Thursday of the month 9-10 AM This group has enthusiasm for rocks, their shapes, shaping them; personalizing them to your preferences. Having no knowledge of rocks other than liking them is a prerequisite to learning how to shape, master those shapes and designs and eventually able to complete more complex projects; the sky is the limit if imagined it can be made. We encourage those interested in taking classes in Lapidary to take it with different instructors everybody has their own techniques and style some have preferences in certain type of stones, just depends on where interests are. When taking classes, learn something new it’s a never-ending learning curve whether it be the type of stone, or the makeup of the stone. We have a library to check out books and learn more. We also have the WAMS Group that goes out on field trips and helps you connect with other members; finding different places to collect stones and learn about them as well. Salem Area Garden Club We meet third Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm. September-June. We are a diverse group of people that enjoy gardening at all levels, spending time with people that enjoy nature. We offer guest speakers, refreshments and door prizes at each meeting. Field trips are also scheduled throughout the year. We have an interactive meeting in November where members can make wreaths or swags for the holiday. We have a booth at the home show where we answer questions for potential new members. We will be offering a discounted membership for all who join when we are able to resume meetings just mention home show discount! Salem Exchange Club 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 12-1 PM; in Room A We are a traditional community service organization. We believe that the most valuable services we can provide in the Salem area promote healthy families, healthy veterans, and recognition of civic responsibility. The public is welcome to attend our weekly meetings at Center 50+.
Salem Macintosh User Group
We promote secure use of Macintosh computers and provide a positive social experience at our monthly meetings at Center 50+. The public is welcome to attend our evening meeting. Salem’s Retired Educators Association (SREA) 4th Wednesday of the month The month of Nov. group meets on the 3rd, Wednesday 2-4 PM Scholarship Tea in April *A group of retired educators, working with Marion/Polk Food Share, Liberty House, Cystic Fibrosis, Humane Society, Simonka Place, Bonaventure; assisted living and volunteering for schools. Sewing Group Enjoying the company of one another is not the only serendipity of these can-do people whose main objective is to give away whatever their talents and time can produce. Inspiration comes from one another as they stich away. Lap quilts for the wheelchair bound, children’s quilts for Liberty House, clothing protectors (adult bibs), cough pillows, dresses for an orphanage, aprons, bags of all sorts, needlework, dog beds, table toppers, mug rugs and hats for the homeless are just a few of the items this busy group creates. Spanish Club 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month 2-4 PM *An opportunity to listen to and speak Spanish, in order to learn, retain or improve Spanish-speaking ability. The language is presented by means of skits, discussions, reading, tapes and games in Spanish. Membership covers a wide range of capabilities and all interested persons are invited to attend and participate. No membership fees. *Uses a verb workbook for practice and bilingual Bible. TED Talks Come out and meet new people with different ideas; few people know what TED Talks are. Did you know? Technology, Entertainment and Design. If you are one who enjoys engaging conversation, with an open mind this group is for you! TED Talks; Every Monday @ 12:30 United Veterans’ Groups of Oregon (UVGO) 2nd Saturday in January, April, July and October 12-2 PM We meet quarterly and on occasion, we will hold special meetings in addition to our regular ones. Eligibility for voting membership in the UVGO is extended to Oregon Department (State) elements
of nationally-established veterans’ service organizations. The organizations must have a membership base comprised primarily of currently serving, retired, or former members of the uniformed services or their family members or survivors. Mission Statement: The United Veterans’ Groups of Oregon (UVGO) are a coalition of military, veterans, and uniformed services organizations whose mission is working in joint pursuit to reach shared goals and unified positions on matters concerning the welfare of Oregon’s veterans, their dependents, and survivors. As such, the UVGO is an advocate for veterans’ rights, benefits, and entitlements. The UVGO takes no political position on legislative issues without the unanimous consent of the voting member organizations. The philosophy of the UVGO is that, by working together on issues of mutual agreement, the participating organizations can harness the grassroots support of Oregon’s veterans, their families, and the military community-- thus accomplishing far more than by working on these initiatives separately. When one or more of the voting member UVGO organizations is invited to testify before the state legislature, the testimony will be coordinated with the other UVGO organizations and presented as a unified UVGO position. This unified position lends greater strength, weight, and unanimity to the testimony than being presented by any one individual member organization. Woodcarvers Club; Open Carving Fridays, 1-4 PM Woodcarvers Club; Decoy/Open Carving Last Saturday of the month 9 AM - 12 PM Woodcarvers Class Wednesdays, 9 AM - 12 PM
AFTER HOURS GROUPS Capitol Arrangers 3rd Thursday of the month. 7-9 PM *Flower Arranging Fun! Diabetes Prevention Program Thursday evenings 5:30-6:30 PM (weigh-in starting at 5:15 PM; Thursdays) ** Once signups are complete it is a closed group; 3 weeks after first class. New class forms in October. Call to register: Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC): 1-866-206-4799
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It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Smart! Dear Students,
We announce online classes on our Facebook page, Center 50+. You can also check to see what online classes are offered by going to this link: https://egov.cityofsalem.net/Center50Plus/Activity. In order to participate, you will need internet connection for either a laptop computer, desk computer with camera and microphone, a smartphone or tablet. If you have more questions about online classes, please call 503-588-6303. Every week at Center 50+ we have instructors that touch our lives with ongoing classes, they help us learn more about ourselves and each other. They step forward with great courage, patience and trust, all to help us be good learners, help us take it to the next level or help us to really “master” something. Here is a peek at some of these individuals and how it came to be that they teach in our lifelong learning program.
Written by Janet Romine and Ron Relaford – Ukulele Course Instructors
UKEphoria (pronounced “UKE phoria... not “YUK a phoria”) is a ukulele group whose members take ukulele lessons at 50+ once a week under the direction of Ron Relaford and Janet Romine. 10 years ago, there were 8 students in the first class wanting to learn to make music. The ukulele was small, and light and the teachers were terrific! Now fast forward to winter term 2020 where there was a whopping 70+ students on the rolls. THEN the dreaded virus struck! The future number of students is yet to be seen. Ron has played, taught and been a musician in the Salem area for 50+ years. He saw a young (now famous) ukulele player on YouTube (Jake Shimabukuro) and knew the ukulele was the next instrument to add to his musical accomplishments. Janet was a Salem-Keizer Elementary School music teacher. When 50+ wanted ukulele teachers Janet by default had to learn to play. Ron is vision impaired, so he teaches Janet and Janet presents. Ron use to say Janet was 1 chord ahead of the class. Now the story has changed……he delights in saying she is one chord behind the class. Twice a year the students have a final paper due, in the form of a concert. They have performed many times at 50+, at the Sa*Informative information regarding diet and healthy living choices Four Seasons Social Club 1st Monday of the month. 6-8 PM *Social Group, providing fellowship for our community; outings and recreation, charitable works, fundraising, and great fun for all. With 5060 members, for married and singles finding ways to reap the fun benefits of the latter seasons of our lives! Make new friends and share interests. From dinners, trips, walks, movies, book clubs, picnics, golf, cards and volunteer work at Food Share! Fuchsia Club 4th Monday of the month September - May 7-9 PM *A branch of the American Fuchsia Society; gardening social group specific to the horticultural Fuchsia; don’t shy away – personal fellowship and real treasures of experience and expertise of other gardeners who share the flowering interest. Grow & Show 1st Thursday of the month 7-9 PM (except January, July - September); Annual show in Sept; 1st Wednesday of the month. *A garden social club with crafting, lectures, instructional and informative; blooming fellowship with new and old friends. Grow and Show Garden Club was founded in 1961 and has been going strong ever since, with more than 30 active members today. Monthly meetings are informal; a combination of a little business, a little social time and an educational presentation or activity. Day trips are planned throughout the year to events, nurseries, gardens and other places of interest in our beautiful region of the Pacific Northwest. In addition to our regular meetings, we have an
lem Library, the State Fair, opening for the State Legislature and Capital Manor…...to name a few. The grade depends upon the audience’s response to the concert. If there are boisterous cheers and claps after each song, the students receive glowing remarks on their report card. So far, every student for the past 10 years has received and A. If there is an encore wanted at the show, then they receive an A+++. So far, the grade point average has been a 12! (Just teasing about grades. Any student who attends class and is still breathing when the session is over receives a pass!) The class has had students ranging in age from 50 to 90+. The current members aren’t revealing their ages, but we will let you in on a secret they have a tap dancer who is 93 years old! We are thrilled to teach such wonderful individuals. Our goal is to enhance cognitive function, to provide a wonderful social outlet, to keep senior citizens occupied so they aren’t raising heck on the streets, to provide a reason to get up each Wednesday, to give seniors a reason to laugh until they cry and to make some music on the way! We pride ourselves on the fact that the cost of the class has not increased in 10 years. There have been increases in cost, but Ron and Janet have absorbed those instead of passing them on to their students. When this pandemic is a faint memory, 50+ will again offer ukulele classes and we will lead students in more musical adventures. Until then stay safe, healthy and happy.
Written by Burt Kanner- Writing Your Life Story Group Facilitator
It changed my life for the better. That was three years ago this month (April 2020). I had no expectations that I could successfully write anything of interest. Fifty-eight years of teaching math had led to a few technical math explorations. The longest being a book on Modern Abstract Algebra that would be used for South Salem High School’s International Baccalaureate program. I had also written on heuristics when problem-solving was the mode-o-day curriculum choice in math. But I had reasoned that the most pragmatic motivation would be to leave a legacy of writing for my children. Each writer may come with their own stimulus for writing. The writing group meets on Wednesdays from one o’clock to three. Greeting me that first visit was Kathy Knauf. She was gracious, accepting and leading by example with her own family story. She had been the outstanding facilitator of the group for 13 years. The meeting procedure is to take the allotted time of 120 minutes and divide it by the number of writers who have chosen
annual flower show for both horticulture and floral designs of the plants we grow. Though we are not a “dahlia club”, we do grow dahlias every year to show at our flower show. Competition is strong: along with a traveling trophy and bragging rights, the winner of the best club dahlia gets to choose the dahlia the club will grow the next year! We also have a couple of potlucks and a desert social every year. We meet the first Thursday of the month, February through June and September through December 7-9 PM at Center 50+, on Portland RD in Salem. Mid-Willamette Valley Anglers 2nd Tuesday of the month. 7-9 PM Mid-Willamette Valley Anglers meets at Center 50+ on the second Tuesday of the month from approximately 7-9 pm. We have several fishing derbies that meet in Western Oregon from the coastal rivers to the Columbia River in Portland to Detroit Reservoir. We have about 200 members, although only about 100 or so come to the monthly meeting. At our meeting we cover some club business, discuss partnership opportunities with organizations like ODFW, have a guest speaker, and then a raffle. We have a website and a minor social media presence on a closed group on Facebook. From our website (https://www.mwvaclub.org/ home) For more information contact: mwvaclub@ gmail.com Oregon Society of Tax Consultants (OSTC), (in My Senior Center, as “Tax Consultants Meeting”) 2nd Monday of each month. 6:30-8:30 PM (6-9pm; including set/take down); almost outgrowing room… interested in classroom A June 10th North Hall reserved for general meet-
to read to calculate how much time each person is allotted. It is a time of sharing where each writer opens a window into their lives or fictional creations. Comments are welcomed at the end of each reading. The meetings are not a class, as it not guided by a teacher setting out a curriculum. We do have a goal to encourage and support one another by attentive, interactive listening to the composition of everyone. Each writer sharing from a personal perspective, culture, and background we enhance one another’s lives by learning about poetry, prose, music, current events, history and life experiences. At my initial session, I heard so many excellent writers. I admitted to feeling intimidated, but I set out to create an offering to the group. I was welcomed and I always felt that the group was accepting and caring. Our group meeting has become an event which I look forward to attending each week. Those participating have become a valued friendship circle. There have not been boundaries set on topics. Although political views can be expressed, we have agreed that the discussions following each reading should not turn into a debate of the tenets opined. Most in the group write about their life experiences. Kanta shares growing up in India/Pakistan. Judy regales vividly her and her husband’s years of service as part of the Peace Corps. Suzanne writes powerfully and beautifully about her life in Oregon and has ventured into some fiction and a story based on a close friend. Larry has published his book on his adventures sailing the Pacific as an intrepid landlubber. Liz is our “Miss Congeniality” telling us of people she has befriended over the years. Paul is our poet laureate, taking us on creative adventures. Nora has revealed insights into her years as a civil right activist. Claudia shares stories of her early life and moving to Oregon to become the first black nurse in the Salem area. Joanne writes stories from her life, some poetry and fiction. Jeanine was a child star in Hollywood, letting us in on her youth and raising her family. Carol, who always exhibits kindness, has detailed her family history replete with pictures. Lisa, who immigrated from the Soviet Union in 1989, gives us insight into the old country and writes fiction stories which are drawn from both imagination and her life experiences. Kate writes of nursing experiences and being a fishing boat captain in Alaska. And Terry has educated us on the life of an expressive and intelligent gay man who was part of the quilt project in Washington D.C. and has seen the country evolve towards acceptance. Those interested in joining our group can sit-in to see how the process works. There is no cost for first timers. A modest fee of $3.00 per person is requested to help support the 50+ Center. If you wish to share a writing on your first visit, it would be welcomed. The group has agreed that since a lot of personal information is shared, we expect that there is an explicit confidentiality expectation from those hearing the inner thoughts from the writers.
ing (yearly election night) *106 members all together ~ approx. 35-40 people show for monthly meetings Oregon Trail Iris Society (OTIS) 3rd Tuesday of the month. 6-9 PM (June/July/ Sept. no meetings) May 2nd/3rd Sat, 8-3 PM, Iris Show; Aug. 3rd Sat 10-2 PM Potluck; slideshow; Room A/B or Lecture Hall; Oct 3rd Tuesday 6-9 PM or 3rd Saturday 10-2 PM, guest speaker with slide program; November 3rd Saturday 10-2 PM, guest speaker with slide program. *An affiliate of the American Iris Society; comprised of every kind of iris lover, from home gardener to commercial grower; membership includes some of the world’s top iris hybridizers; guest speakers; education/training programs; newsletter; iris sales and shows. Salem Area Garden Club 3rd Tuesday of the month. 7-9 PM September – June (no July and August) Board meeting 2nd Thursday, 7-8 PM; every month *A group for gardening enthusiasts; all skill levels who love gardening and helping others. We sponsor two Chemeketa agricultural students with scholarships. It’s an opportunity to get out and visit with friends, listen to a guest speaker, win door prizes and have some refreshments. Salem Exchange Club 3rd Thursdays of the month 6 PM; in Respite room *A group of men and women working together to make communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Youth Activities, Community Service and the National Service Project, “The Prevention of Child Abuse!”
Stretch & Strengthen with Karen Warberg Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15-6:15 PM *Focus on balance, core strength, posture – for all ages; those recovering from injuries to muscles/ligaments. Bring a yoga mat and 2-3 lbs. hand weights 1st class free; strengthen all muscle groups. Willamette Agate and Mineral Society (WAMS) 1st Thursday of the month. 6:30-9 PM Board meeting 3rd Monday, 6:30 PM *A nonprofit organization founded in 1947. Organized to stimulate interest in the study and collection of agates, minerals, gems and fossils and support Lapidary work, education and scientific study of natural earth sciences. info.@wamsi.netinfo@wamsi.net Willamette Valley Wood Turners 2nd Thursday of the month. 6-9 PM *Providing fellowship with those who share an interest in woodturning, regardless of their gender, race, religion or level of experience. Preserving, enhancing and passing on to future generations the cultural traditions and techniques associated with the art of woodturning. Promoting community interest in woodturning as a hobby and art form through meetings, shows, events, demonstrations, competitions and educational activities. Contact: wvwturners@gmail.com Woodcarvers Club; Meeting 4th Tuesdays of the month 7-9 PM *Annual Club Show in 2020; April 4th and 5th / Set up on April 3rd Woodcarvers Class Mondays; 6:30-8:30 PM
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ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS ✪ June 2020 Monday 8:30 am
oodshop, Lapidary, and W Billiards 9:00 am Pine needle baskets, Silversneakers 9:15 am Yoga 10:00 am Silver Sneakers 11:30 am Lunch 12:30 am TED Talks 5:30 pm Evening Yoga 6:45 pm Table Tennis
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8:30 am Line Dancing Pre-Beg. , Woodshop, Lapidary, Ladies Billiards 10:00 am Acrylic Painting, Line Dancing Lev.1 Beg., History Discussion Group, Silver Sneakers Yoga 10:30 am Assisted Technology for Mobile Devices 11:00 am Respite Care, Tone Your Bones 11:30 am Lunch 12:00 pm Tai Chi I 1:00 pm Line Dancing, Lev. 1 Beg. 1:15 pm Tai Chi II 2:00 pm Computer Classes 5:15 pm Stretch + Strengthen 5:30 pm Learning to Crochet
8:30 am Woodshop, Lapidary, and Billiards 9:00 am Silversneakers, Woodcarving, SHIBA (by apt. only) 9:15 am Yoga, Ukulele Inter. Strum 10:00 am Silver Sneakers, Tech 50+ Open Computer Lab 11:00 am Respite Care 11:30 am Lunch 12:00 pm Ukulele Beginner 12:15 pm Learning to Crochet 1:00 pm Writing Your Life Story 1:30 pm Jewelry Techniques 5:30 pm Move n’ Groove 6:00 pm Line Dancing All Levels
8:30 am Line Dancing; Inter., Community Sewing Group, Woodshop, Lapidary, Billiards 8:45 am Line Dancing Int. 10:00 am Line Dancing, Lev. 1 Beg., Silver Sneakers, Yoga, Line Dance beg. 11:00 am Time with Friends, Tone Your Bones 11:30 am Lunch 12:00 pm Tai Chi 1:00 pm Bingo, Ladies Billiards 1:15 pm Tai Chi 5:15 pm Stretch + Strengthen 5:30 pm Flex and Fab
8:30 am Advanced Beginner Spanish, Woodshop, Lapidary, Billiards 9:00 am Water Color Studio 10:10 am Beginner Spanish 11:00 am Respite Care 11:00 am Line Dancing Level Two, Beg. Cards/Games, Woodcarving 11:30 am Lunch 12:10 pm Intermediate and Advanced Spanish
Dear Respite Volunteers,
Did you know that without your commitment and support, the Respite Program would simply not exist? You are so important to the success of the Respite Program. You freely give your time, energy, and friendship to program participants that truly appreciate you! You each bring unique qualities that add to the success of the program. Many of you use personal resources to enrich the program day. Over the past year, you have brought special treats, celebrated milestone birthdays, dressed up for special events, prepared tasty snacks, shared puzzles and games, encouraged participants to try new things, planned the annual art show from beginning to end, organized a candy making party to surprise a member that mentioned that his wife used to make it at Christmas, and so much more! These are only a few of the very special things you have done out of friendship and love to make each participant feel truly special. On behalf of Staff, Caregivers, and Participants living with dementia, thanks to each and every one of you for contributing to the success of our very special Respite Program. You have helped families care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible by giving them a few hours of respite every week. We honor you and are in awe of you! We are looking forward to working with you soon and are excited to have you meet our new Respite Coordinator, Wendy Kilgore. We have missed you!
Caregivers: We Are Here to Help!
As we gear up for summer during the Covid-19 epidemic, we may feel like time is moving slowly, unsure of what comes next. These times may be especially challenging for caregivers caring for loved ones living with dementia. Once restrictions have been lifted, and Center 50+ has re-opened, it is nice to know that we offer two programs to give caregivers a much needed break from their daily responsibilities. Among Friends is an adult day respite program that meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Time With Friends, is an early memory loss program that meets every Thursday from 11:00a.m to 3:00p.m. These two social programs offer a nutritious lunch, mentally stimulating activities, arts and crafts, reminiscing, chair yoga, and music therapy. The activities contribute to a sense of purpose, accomplishment and meaning in a safe and friendly environment. Staff and volunteers provide friendship and assistance to all participants during the program day. We are all in this together and look forward to continue meeting the needs of our dear seniors in the future! For further information, call the Respite Coordinator at 503588-6303. If you are a caregiver that would like activities sent to you through email while we are social distancing, please contact Connect50plus@cityofsalem.net and a packet will be sent to you twice weekly. Thank you to our sponsors: Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco, PC; McGinty, Belcher, & Hamilton; Pacific Living Centers, Inc.; WindSong at Eola Hills; and Visiting Angels.
HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION p Call for your newcomers packet 503-588-6303 p Tune in to KBZY Radio 1490 AM, Fridays at 8:10 a.m. p Visit our website: www.cityofsalem/Center 50+ p Stop by the Center for a tour p You may pick up a FREE copy of Northwest50Plus at Center 50+ or at many local merchants.
Volunteers of the Month of June
All of the Respite Program Volunteers
It came to light when entering all volunteer applications into the Center 50+ new computer program that, the Respite volunteers have been consistently volunteering the longest of any department at Center 50+. These ladies (and we would love to have some male volunteers) have the dedication, nurturing, encouraging, patient, and welcoming attitude toward the participants of the Respite Program. Ladies your ability to share your ideas for conversation, craft ideas, participation in music and exercise, and most importantly your time does not go unnoticed. You are so special and Center 50+ thanks you with heartfelt sincerity.
✪ JUNE LUNCH MENU ✪
June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5
Chicken Casserole Chicken Enchiladas Salisbury Steak Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce BBQ Chicken
June 8 June 9 June 10
Chicken Salad Swedish Meatballs Chicken Stir-Fry
June 11 June 12
Herb Roasted Chicken Baked Fish or Chicken
June 15 Cheese Ravioli June 16 Sloppy Joes June 17 Honey Dijon Chicken June 18 Salisbury Steak June 19 Baked Salem or Chicken
June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25 June 26
Beef Stroganoff Teriyaki Chicken Chicken Casserole Swedish Meatballs BBQ Chicken
June 29 June 30
Cheese Ravioli Chicken Enchiladas
All meals are subject to change
The City of Salem is following Governor Brown’s guidance and new rules addressing large gatherings and social distancing designed to slow the spread of COVID – 19. The Center is closed until the policy put forth by the Governor has been lifted. Congregate meals offered Monday through Friday at Center 50+ will continue with a drive-up option, if you are not on the regular delivery list. Please follow us @ https://www.facebook.come/center50plus/ for virtual program offerings during this time. Your health is important to us! We are all in this together!
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