2615 Portland Rd NE • Salem, OR 97301 • 503-588-6303 www.cityofsalem.net/center50
JULY 2020
Highland Ave. NE
NE Port land
Rd.
Pine St. NE
2615 Portland Rd NE
Director’s Comments:
un
gro
ir Fa
E
dN
R ds
Summer
Beauty
CITY OF SALEM AT YOUR SERVICE The Salem Fire Department is always looking for innovative and efficient ways to improve our service. We have researched, vetted, and selected Community Connect to be our crowd-sourced solution that allows Salem residents to share critical information with first responders about your household and voluntarily self-report COVID-19 information even if you are asymptomatic or tested negative. It is important to let first responders know your situation. Community Connect allows residents to include information about a high-risk family member or anyone in the household that has access or functional needs. Participants can also include any other information they feel is important for Salem Fire Department to assist them as we respond to
an emergency at your residence. A first responder’s responsibility is to ensure you and everything you care about is protected to the best of our ability. Data that you provide Salem Fire through Community Connect is 100% secure and is only used for the purpose of better serving you during emergency. Your information is never shared for any other purpose. As your Fire Chief, I am committed to our community’s safety and risk reduction. I thank you for supporting the Salem Fire Department Mission and your efforts in being better prepared for emergencies. Fire Chief Mike Niblock Link for registration https://www.communityconnect.io/info/or-salem
LEGAL MATTERS We are OPEN - phone & video conference appointments available! Visit us on the web: www.mcginty-belcher.com
McGinty, Belcher & HaMilton, attorneys, P.c. 694 High St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
503-371-9636 MEMBER - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.™
Q
It is hard to believe we have been closed since March 16th due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. While it has been an extremely challenging time for all of us individually and our community as a whole, is feeling the strains of loss and uncertainty, we have also seen an amazing amount of support for one another. Volunteers have worked tirelessly to make sure seniors received groceries, a friendly reassurance call, or a weekly personal note. Staff have continued to navigate the virtual world and have taken on the task of offering on-line courses, daily fitness demos, fitness challenges, and phone call Bingo. People have rallied to help one another and to help their neighbors. I continue to be in awe of the love people have for one another. Some of our patrons and staff have been trying to look for the positive in this challenging time. Some used the extra time at home to try a new hobby, or spend time reading to their grandchildren, mastering their gardening skills, baking, painting, cleaning, remodeling and more. This edition is dedicated to all the cool things people have managed to do during quarantine. I hope you find their stories and pictures enjoyable-I know I did. While it is so awesome the amazing things some of us were able to accomplish, we cannot forget those that did not have the physical, emotional, or financial means to turn this time of isolation into a positive. We have those that rely on Center 50+ for their socialization, their health and fitness, and even their daily hot meal. For them this has been a trying and difficult time. Although we have worked to let them know they are not forgotten, our outreach to them falls short to their heart’s desires--to be back together creating community, finding support from their peers, and receiving the hugs and closeness that comes from sharing a common interest and shared space. We want you to know we feel the same- we miss you and look forward to seeing you soon. We do not have a definitive opening date. The operational and programmatic changes caused by the pandemic require us to plan properly for our opening. We look forward to a smooth, well-executed roll-out plan. We will open when health authorities feel it is safe to do so. In the meantime, we are working on a schedule and room designs to insure proper physical distancing, we are implementing even higher cleanliness standards and frequency and are finalizing health and safety practices and proper signage for all staff, volunteers, and patrons to follow. We know that things will look a little different when you return but, we also know that our purpose remains the same--to provide a gathering place or virtual connections for older adults to socialize, continue to learn and explore personal enrichment and hobbies, remain connected to the community, volunteer, and make health and wellness a priority. Even after we open, we will practice physical distancing, but we will be doing it TOGETHER! We all look forward to that day. Until we see you again please keep connected to us and to one another. Sincerely, Marilyn Daily-Blair, Director
WE ANSWER THE QUESTION:
uestion: “Mom died a few months ago. Prior to her death she was living in an assisted living facility. Dad died two years ago. My sister and I are the only heirs. Mom’s Will says that the estate is left to my sister and me in equal shares. There is no house, just a few bank accounts and an investment account. My sister and I are having a hard time getting the investment company to turn over the funds. We have sent them the Will that says I am in charge of mom’s estate, but they keep asking for Letters Testamentary. What is this? Shouldn’t the Will be enough?”
A
nswer: ”Letters Testamentary” is a certificate from the county clerk which states that your mother’s Will has been admitted to probate, that the person to whom the Letters Testamentary is issued to is the person nominated in the Will as personal representative or is otherwise the official personal representative of the estate, and that the appointment carries with it full legal force and effect. Letters Testamentary usually bear the signature of the Probate Commissioner and the seal of the county issuing the Letters Testamentary. Probate of your mother’s Will is the only way to obtain Letters Testamentary. Once you receive these Letters, you are authorized and
required to fulfill your duties as personal representative of the decedent’s estate. These Letters authorize you to deal with all the facets of the estate, paying creditors’ claims, transferring bank accounts, and, in this case, receive the investment account proceeds from the investment company. It is unlikely that you will be able to convince the investment company to release the investment account proceeds without the Letters Testamentary. The investment company won’t release the funds because they do not want liability for paying the funds to the wrong person. They ask for Letters Testamentary to protect themselves, to insure that the Will you have presented is valid, and that you are the person legally entitled to receive the funds. Only after you have gone through the probate process and administered your mother’s estate according to Oregon law, will you be able to distribute your mother’s remaining assets between you and your sister. The probate process can be complicated and I would suggest that you contact an attorney to assist you with the administration of this probate. For more information or to update your estate planning documents, call Kathy Belcher or Christopher Hamilton at 503-371-9636.
I have been busy around the yard, keeping up with the yard work and chores like cleaning the gutters. When I finish working around the house, I enjoy walking my dog Bunny as much as possible.
IT TAKES A LIFETIME TO GET THIS FIT
It Takes a Lifetime to Get This Smart!
Cheryl Werth: Fit 50+ Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor: I start every morning with a daily morning bers back in action, in the meantime we are working hard to workout in my home (the best way to start to the day) Also, We can’t wait to have our gym members backorganizing in action, in closets, trying to learn to love gardening, and walking and biking with my cial distancing measures, added cleaning timeinand setting the meantime we are working hard to get things ready, keeping husband. Anything the sun makes me happy! Life is good!
Bennie Yows: Fit 50+ Front + will still be providing the same great Fitness Center and get things organized we hope that you are stayingDesk activeTeam what our Fitness Staff has been doing to keep activeMember in mind social distancing measures, added cleaning time and setting class sizes. We assure you that Fit 50+ will still be providing the same great Fitness Center and bringing awesome classes. While we get things organized we hope that you are staying active during quarantine. Here is a look at what our Fitness Staff has been doing to keep active:
“Train Depots from Around the World, Large and Small”
Train stations are not just buildings; they are the beginnings and ends to journeys both near and far. Where loved one’s kiss goodbye and run for hugs to say hello. Some stations are small and quaint, while others are grand with constant motion. Learn about train stations from all over the US, and the world, as viewed by Mark Kavanagh. He has traveled the I keep active by teaching virtual classes 3 times per week. I world. His love of trains has allowed him to explore and enjoy trying new classes that I wouldn’t have the opportunity photograph these grand and quaint spaces. So get your Karen Johnson: Fit 50+ Tai Chi Instructor: to try out online, especially with youtube videos. I also enjoy ticket, hop I am busy andon board, and take a journey to the railroad taking a walk outside around my home, it’s thekeeping best way to get working in my yard and caring for all of the flowers, hummingbirds, stations of the past and present. the ducks and some vitamin D, fresh air and activity at feeding the same time. I also and birds. We are providing a B&B for a three duck family, one female • Class date: Friday, August 28 I ambath keeping busy in my yardand andplay caring for aallpeaceful of use the time to call my friends, so good for themales. body and two Wemyhave a bird bowl forworking them to drink and quiet•place for 3- 4:45 p.m. Class time: flowers, hummingbirds, andnaps feeding the my ducks andsleeping birds. heart and soul. them to rest/sleep. Lastthebut not least I am taking with two kitties. • FREE class We are providing a B&B for a three duck family, one female and • Class will be presented online or by iPhone utilizing two males. We have a bird bath bowl for them to drink and play the Go To Meeting platform. and a peaceful quiet place for them to rest/sleep. Last but not In order to attend this class online you will need either a Kaye Floyd: Fittaking 50+naps Silversneakers Yoga least I am with my two sleeping kitties. and Evening Yoga Instructor laptop computer, desk computer w/ camera and speakers, My dog, Sugar and I go for a walk every day, about 2 miles. We live in South Salem and we smartphone or tablet. I have been busy around the yard, keeping up with the yard work and chores like cleaning the gutters. When I finish working around the house, I enjoy walking my dog Bunny as much as possible.
Mai Dotran: Fit 50+ Zumba, Zumba Toning and mba, Zumba Toning & Fab Instructor Flex &and FabFlex Instructor
ses 3 times per week. I enjoy trying new classes that I out online, especially with youtube videos. I also enjoy Karen Johnson: Fit 50+ me, it’s the best way to get some vitamin D, fresh air and Tai Chi Instructor: he time to call my friends, so good for the body and my
have some very steep hills, so we get a pretty good workout. We both have rain gear, so we walk • How to sign thishome class: rain or shine. I also do yoga every day. Actually, Sugar is always with me when I up doformy Email us at Connect50plus@cityofsalem.net and leave practice, she just mainly does Savasana and she gets lots of treats. Sometimes my home practice us your name and phone number. You will soon receive is two hours long and sometimes only a half hour. Depends on what’smore going on thatonday. Inattend the Goto Meeting. instructions how to Last date to register class isand Wednesday, August 26th. addition, my brain has been getting a workout as well. I’ve been learning how to do for videos I’ve been teaching on Zoom. Those two things have really tested my patience.
Kaye Floyd: Fit 50+ Silversneakers Yoga and Evening Yoga Instructor
My dog, Sugar and I go for a walk every day, Instructor: Cheryl Werth: Fit 50+ Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness about 2 miles. We live art every morning with a daily morning workout in my home (theSalem bestandway in South we to start to the day) have some veryand steepbiking with my o, organizing closets, trying to learn to love gardening, and walking so we get a pretty band. Anything in the sun makes me happy! Life is good!hills, good workout. We both have rain gear, so we I start every walk rain or shine. I morning with a also do yoga every day. daily morning Actually, Sugar is always workout in my with me when I do my home (the best home practice, she just way to start to mainly does Savasana the day) Also, orand she gets lots of treats. ganizing closets, Sometimes my home trying to learn to practice is two hours long love gardening, and sometimes only a and walking and half hour. Depends on what’s going on that day. In addition, biking with my my brain has been getting a workout as well. I’ve been learning husband. Anyhow to do videos and I’ve been teaching on Zoom. Those two thing in the sun things have really tested my patience. makes me happy! Life is good! Karen Johnson: Fit 50+ Tai Chi Instructor:
Cheryl Werth: Fit 50+ Certified Trainer & : Fit 50+ Front Desk Personal Team Member Fitness Instructor: eping up withGroup the yard work and chores like cleaning the
d the house, I enjoy walking my dog Bunny as much as
m keeping busy working in my yard and caring for all of the flowers, hummingbirds, and ding the ducks and birds. We are providing a B&B for a three duck family, one female and o males. We have a bird bath bowl for them to drink and play and a peaceful quiet place for m to rest/sleep. Last but not least I am taking naps with my two sleeping kitties.
FRIENDSHIP BRIGADE
Friendship Brigade: Become a Friendly Caller or “Pen Pal”
It may take several months before the Friendship Brigade is able to resume visiting local community care and nursing facilities due to COVID 19. Nonetheless, we have been working remotely and in new ways to stay connected and engaged with our resident-friends as well as area seniors who
are living independently and ‘sheltering in place.” We have created a bi-weekly newsletter and have expanded our Friendly Caller program while experimenting with the addition of virtual visiting and online technology and more. You Can Help! We are seeking volunteers to help area seniors stay in touch with the outside world and continue to enjoy all the benefits friendship has to offer. Friendly Callers are matched with a resident or isolated
senior living independently for regular weekly phone visits or become a “Pen Pal” volunteer by joining our card & letter campaign. No one should feel forgotten or alone. Give the gift of friendship today! 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.
Did you hear? Northwest50Plus is on Facebook, Instagram and at northwest50plus.com
Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual net income below $20,450 for one person or $23,400 for two people.
Tour available. Stop by or call
503-363-9640
For an application, call or write
Providence Place
3524 Fisher Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305 providenceplace@rhf.org
WOW, I don’t want to miss that!
What have YOU been doing during Quarantine?
I have been painting for years, I have be My focus has been on making masks. I enlisted my friends fromwith ourwatercolors Sew & Sews quilt group and several enjoy creating collages,have reading,you activities with Doing during Quarantine? What Been of them joined me in making masks for Santiam Ion have made masks for neighbors Little Hospital. did I think Friday March 13 that I wouldfriends, be shutting the door on activities family and friends, along with walking myfamily, feisty Terrier Bob.and 50t Boutique for months and months. and the hospital. I also made dozens ofCenter jumboFox cupcakes other treats and room! delivered to Santiam We've remodeled After tak After taking an evening workshop withour Brigitte wespent settled in, I of knew needed to keep my brain active. Mymy body with its Hospital for National Nurses week in May.After I have most myI time, sewing, gardening, walking I learned she taught acrylic painting at Center Center 5 - April Degele “quarantine fifteen” come along! cat in the backyard and baking for the neighbors andsofriends. Now I am ready for a picnic. 50+, signed up will and have been painting with My hashas beenbeen on making masks. masks. I enlisted my friends my friends from our Sew & Sews quilt group since probably last Fall. and late at night I find comfort in Solitaire. Myfocus focus on making I enlisted several Bill andBrigitte I playand scrabble, sudoku, - Denice Heuberger, Planner from our Sew & My Sewsfocus quilt group and several of them has been on making masks. I enlisted my friends Event from our Sew & Sews quilt group and several
My favorite subject is landscape, but Brigitte of them memasks in making masks for Santiam I have made masks for family, friends, neighbors Stay home, stay safe, stay well! joined me joined in making for Santiam Hospital. I haveforHospital. Mymethods favorite of them joined me in making masks Santiam Hospital. I have made masks for family, friends, neighbors offers a variety of subjects allowing her students to learn various andsubject is lands Little did and I thinkother on Friday March made maskshospital. for family, friends, neighbors and the hospital. and the I also made dozens of jumbo cupcakes treats and delivered to Santiam Karen Bolliger, Volunteer Boutique Manager techniques on how to paint a particular subject. and the hospital. I also made dozens of jumbo cupcakes and other treats and delivered to Santiam various methods and techn 13 that I would be shutting the I also made dozens of jumbo cupcakes and other treats and "Like almost everyone these days, we my have beenwho hunkering down and trying and talent. Brigitte is a wonderful teacher generously shares her knowledge Hospital for National Nurses week in May. I have spent most of my time, sewing, gardening, walking Hospital for for National Nurses spent most my time, delivered to Santiam Hospital National Nursesweek week in May. I have door on Center 50t of Boutique for sewing, gardening, walking my to keep sane. has a bright and positive spirit and is always encouraging and praising her in I have spent ofbackyard my time sewing, gardening, months. catMay. in the backyard and baking for the neighbors and months friends. Now I am for a picnic. cat most in the and baking for the neighbors andand friends. Nowready I am ready for aShe picnic. Brigitte is a wonderful teach students. Seeing her granddaughter for the 1st time in weeks. Oh,with for aand bighusband I have finished walking my cat in the backyard and baking for the neighPaul has been delivering food bags when he istime needed, I hug! have been After we settled in, I knew I needEnjoying more my and getting needed work Denice Heuberger, Event Planner Denice Heuberger, Event Planner She has amuch bright and positiv Since I had been taking classes at Center 50+ I was notified of their online courses. bors and friends. Now I am ready for a picnic. edatophoto keep my brain for active. Mysister calling tomy chat and I've check in with our Lifelong Learning students. book from a trip we took together 2 years ago. been doing jigsaw reading very littleclas (be done around house. - Denice Heuberger, Event Planner I’m grateful to Center 50+the andpuzzles, to Brigitte tocrochet, be able to partake in these classes giv- taking Since I and had been body with itsduring “quarantine fifteen” What have you Been Doing Quarantine? Karen Randall, Volunteer Coordinator ing us the opportunity to continue with our lessons and enhance our skills. - Wendy Kilgore, Respite Program Coordinator will come along! I’m grateful to Center 50+ a gardening. I've beensudoku, lucky to be at Center 50+ about 5 years in- all. First as a Friendly Karen Stangeby, Online Acrylic Painting Student Bill and I play scrabble, to continue with our lesson We've remodeled our room! Seeing her grandMary Quinn **hug! BeCaller, sure to then sign up for started online classes with Brigitte! Go to: https://egov.cityofhome visitor, then just doing what was asked of making masks. I enlist andthe late 1st at night I find comfortOh, in for-Friendly My focus has been Seeing her granddaughter for time in weeks. a big I have finished - on Karen Stangeby for the 1stfor the 1st - April Degele salem.net/Center50Plus/Activity or Email us at Connect50plus@cityofsalem. Seeing her daughter granddaughter time in weeks. Oh,all foraspects a big hug! I have finished Solitaire. me. I love of what I get to do. of them joined me in making masks for Santia a photo bookOh, for my sister from a trip we took together 2 years ago. time in weeks. net and leave us your name and phone number. home, safe,tostay well! a photo book sister from a trip we took together 2Center, years ago. Paul isStay kind of astay host the he enjoys welcoming new folks to the Center 50+ and for afor bigmy hug! I have - Karen Randall, Volunteer Coordinator and the hospital. I also made dozens of ju - Karen Bolliger, finished a photo book - Karen Randall, Volunteer Coordinator making them feel comfortable and answering questions. We both love to be at the Center Volunteer Boutique Manager Hospital foralmost National Nurses week in May. for my sister from a "Like almost everyone these days, weI h “Like these days, and the everyone trip we took together because of the people; the volunteers, the staff members who are exceptional, cat in we the backyard and baking for the neighb hunkering down and to have keepbeen sane. Director Marilyn Daily-Blair is the BEST. " 2 years ago. trying to keep sane. Denice Heuberger, Event ** Be sure to sign up forwh on Paul has been delivering foodPlanner bags - Karen - KayRandall, Parise, Life Long Learning Assistant Paul has been delivering food bags Volunteer I have been painting with watercolors for years, enjoy creating collages, reading, https://egov.cityofsalem.ne calling chat and I've been doingCoordinator jigsaw puzzles, crochet, reading and very little (because I hate it) when heto is needed, andcheck I have in with our Lif activities with family and friends, along with walking myto feisty Terrier Bob. Two peas in a pod, love my granddaughters, they make me sopho ha leave usFox your name and been calling chat and check gardening. Enjoying my garden when I'm not busy doing nothing in with our Lifelong Learning I've been lucky to be at Center 50+ abo Quarantine has given me-the gift of time… time to make dinners with my boys, - Mary Quinn Linda Schellenberg Q uarantine has given me the -toAnne Hoffman, Volunteer students. After taking an evening with Brigitte I time learned she taught acrylic painting home visitor, then Friendly Caller, thenf time cuddle up and watch a movie, time to workshop learn a new card game, to Seeing live gift of time… time to make granddaughter I’ve been lucky to be ather Center dinners with my boys, time to Center 50+, so signed up and have been painting with Brigitte since probably last me. I love all aspects of what I get to Fa d inI'm each family and I have really enjoyed our evenings 50+ around Enjoying my garden when notmoment. busy doingMy nothing afire photo aboutthe 5 years in all. book First asfor my sister cuddle up and watch a movie, What have you Been Qu is kind of a host theand Center, he welcomin - Anne Hoffman, Volunteer pit roasting marshmallows. Conversations aroundaPaul the fire are always sotofun, Friendly home visitor, then Friendly Caller,Doing thenenjoys justduring - Karen Randall, Volunteer time to learn a new card game, Enjoying my garden when I'm not busy doing nothing What have you Been Doing during Quara started doing what was asked of me. I love all aspects of them feel and answering question just being together with nowhere else to go makesmaking the evenings feelcomfortable a little time to live in each moment. what Iaget toof do. - Anne Hoffman, Volunteer We've remodeled our room! My family and I have really My favorite is landscape, but Brigitte offers variety ofpeople; subjects allowing her students learn because the the volunteers, the staffto membe longer. We havesubject also perfected our smores game… Reese’s peanut butter cups remodeled our room! Paul is kind of aWe've host to the Center, he enjoys welcoming enjoyed our evenings around various methods ontohow to paint afolks particular subject. Director Daily-Blair isto the BEST. " instead of chocolate barstechniques are theminutes way go. When I and have a few between television I like walk -Marilyn April Degele new to the programs 50+ and making them feel comthe fire pit roasting marsh- Two peas in a pod, love my granddaughters, they make me so happy. -Center April Degele Kay Parise, Life Long Learning Assistant Two peas in a pod, love Barth, mallows. Conversations fortable and answering questions. We both love to be at the Center because of the or Fitness ride myCoordinator electric bicycle. - Linda SchellenbergWhen I have a few- Kanoe minutes between televisionteacher programs I like to walk shares her knowledge and talent. my granddaughters, around the fire are always so Brigitte is- aAllen wonderful who generously people; the volunteers, the staff members who are exceptional, and the Director Jakobitz, Volunteer and Senior Center Advisory Commission or ride my electric bicycle. they make me so happy. fun, and just being together Marilyn is the BEST. “ She has a bright and positive spiritDaily-Blair and is always encouraging and praising her students. with nowhere else to go makes the evenings feel a little- longer. We have Volunteer - and LindaSenior Schellenberg, Allen Jakobitz, Center Advisory Commission I like - KaytoParise, Life Long Learning Assistant & Paul Parise, Centerme 50+the Volunteer Quarantine has given gift of time… t When I have a few minutes between television programs walk Since I had been taking classes at Center 50+ Iprops was notified of their online courses. Aloha and learning how to make Vietnamese also perfected our smores game… Reese’s peanut butter cups instead of Volunteer time to cuddle up and watch a movie, time or ride my electric bicycle. I’m grateful to Center 50+ and to Brigitte to be able to partake in these classes giving us the chocolate bars are the way to go. opportuni -The Bishop Family Suzanne Bishop, - Kanoe Barth, Fitness Coordinator in each moment. My family and I have really toduring continue with Advisory our lessons and enhance our skills. -What Allen Jakobitz, and Senior Center Commission Enjoying have youVolunteer Been Doing Quarantine? I've been doing jigsaw puzzles, crochet, reading and av pit roasting marshmallows. Conversations my garden Enjoying my garde - Karen Stangeby I've been doing jigsaw puzzles, crochet, reading I’m Hoffman, gardening.just being together withwhen nowhere else to an go - Anne V We've remodeled our room! not busy dogardening. longer. We have also perfected our smores - Mary Quinn Aloha props and learning how to make Vietnamese Noodle Salad ing nothing - April Degele instead of chocolate bars are- the way to go. Mary Quinn Anne -The Bishop Family - Suzanne Bishop, Staff Assistant - Kanoe Barth, Fitness Coordinator Hoffman, Volunteer
** Be sure to sign up for online classes with Brigitte! Go to:
Little did I think on Friday March 13 that I would be shutting the door on BINGO! When I have BINGO! https://egov.cityofsalem.net/Center50Plus/Activity or Email us at Connect50plus@cityofsalem.net an Center 50t Boutique for months and months.
BINGO!
leave us your name phone After weand settled in, Inumber. knew I needed to keep my brain active. My body with its or ride my e
I’ve been doing jigsaw Two peas in a pod, love my granddaughters, they ma We’ve remodeled our room! - Allen Jakob “quarantine fifteen” come along!When I have puzzles, crochet,will reading - April Degele,I've Volunteer BINGO! been doing jigsaw puzzles, crochet, reading and very little (because I hate it) - Linda Schellenberg
very little (because I a fewat minutes Bill and Iand play scrabble, sudoku, and late night I find comfort in Solitaire. hate it) gardening. Two peas in awith pod,friends love myand granddaughters, they between televiI’ve been hiking nature journaling Stay home, stay safe, stay well! - Mary Quinn, Volunteer sion programs - Linda Schellenberg mountains; Shellberg Falls, and French Creek. - Karen Bolliger, Volunteer Boutique Manager I like to walk or ride my electric bicycle. - Allen Jakobitz, Volunteer and Senior Center I’ve been hiking with friends and nature journaling in the beautiful Oregon - Christiana Kennelly, Staff Assistant Advisory Commission mountains; Shellberg Falls, and French Creek. Enjoying more time with my husband and getting much needed work - Christiana Kennelly, Staff Assistant done around the house. Bishop Family Luau, and learning Aloha andNoodle learning how to make V to make props Vietnamese - Wendy Kilgore, Respite Program Coordinator Salad. -Suzanne Bishop,Family - Suza -The Bishop I’ve been hiking Two peas in a pod, love my granddaughters, they make me so happy. BINGO!
gardening. - Mary Quinn
with friends - Linda Schellenberg and nature journaling in the beautiful Oregon mountains; Shellberg Falls, and French Creek. - Christiana Kennelly, Staff Assistant
Staff Assistant
Enjoying more time with my husband and getting much needed work done around the house. - Wendy Kilgore, Respite Program Coordinator
Aloha props and learning how to mak -The Bishop Family - Su
I have been painting with watercolors for years, enjoy creating collages, reading, activities with family and friends, along with walking my feisty Fox Terrier Bob.
I’ve been hiking with friends and nature Aloha props and learning how to make Vietnamese Noodle Salad After taking an evening workshop with Brigitte I learned she taught acrylic painting at mountains; Shellberg Falls, and French C If you or your loved one is need of a solution to make -The Bishop Family - Suzanne Bishop, StaffupAssistant Center 50+, so signed and have been painting with Brigitte since probably last Fall. your home more accessible, MAO NW can help safely, - Christiana Kennelly, Staff Assistant and quickly. Our ramps are available for purchase and rental, and our experienced accessibility experts can help you make the right decision. My favorite subject is landscape, but Brigitte offers a variety of subjects allowing her students to learn Call us @ 971-304-7464 Visit us @ 155 'E' Street, Independence Visit us online @ www.MAO-NW.com
various methods and techniques on how to paint a particular subject. I’ve been hiking with friends and natu
mountains; Shellberg Falls, and Frenc
Brigitte is a wonderful teacher who generously shares her knowledge and talent. Christiana Kennelly, Staff Assistant She has a bright and positive spirit and is always encouraging and -praising her students. Since I had been taking classes at Center 50+ I was notified of their online courses. I’m grateful to Center 50+ and to Brigitte to be able to partake in these classes giving us the opportunity I’ve been hiking with friends with and nature journaling in theour beautiful to continue our lessons and enhance skills. Oregon - Karen mountains; Shellberg Falls,Stangeby and French Creek.
- Christiana Kennelly, Staff Assistant
ONGOING WEEKLY PROGRAMS ✪ July 2020
The center is closed until the policy put forth by our Governor has been lifted. This calendar is a snapshot of our regular programing, during operating hours. Please go to: https://www.facebook.come/center50plus/ for virtual program offerings, in the interim. Your health is important to us! We appreciate your patience; we are all in this together!
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 Woodcarving
Tuesday
Wednesday
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 10:45 am Ukulele Interm. Note 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
Activities for caregivers
Are you caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia? Social distancing may be causing further challenges and feelings of isolation. To help, I’ve put together a few activities that you can do with your person from the safety of your own home. 1. Memory Book can be a helpful tool to both the individual diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and the family. The purpose of the Memory Book is to provide a record of the individual’s personal history. This can be especially helpful as the disease progresses and memory loss increases. Here is a website you can use for a templet. https://montessoridementia.org/file/memory-book-template 2. Memory boxes are packed with items your loved one can touch, read, smell, or even listen to and engages the senses. Flipping through old photos or busting out a tune on that old harmonica enlivens the senses. It can boost mood and self-confidence by stirring feelings of familiarity. A memory box is a link to your loved one’s past. Their treasured mementos can help draw out fond memories and reconnect your loved one to their interests and identity. Those connections can do wonders for their sense of self-worth. 3. There are an endless number of trivia topics that can be utilized for a trivia game. Exciting topics include musicals, current affairs and history. Questions can be called out or written down. Then you can check the answers to see how many were correct. Trivia is a fantastic way of stimulating the minds of older people while also having a bit of a laugh. If you are interested in having activities emailed to you, call the Center 50+ to be added to the email list. Activities are sent out on Tuesday and Friday by the Respite Coordinator, Wendy Kilgore. To request information about Respite, please call 503-588-6320 and leave a message. The Respite Coordinator will return your call. Thank you to our sponsors: Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco, PC; McGinty, Belcher, & Hamilton; Pacific Living Centers, Inc.; WindSong at Eola Hills; and Visiting Angels.
TRAVEL PRESENTATION: Monday, August 17, 10 a.m.
ӹ Spain’s Costa del Sol & The Portuguese Riviera, April 8, 2021 ӹ Springtime Tulip River Cruise, April 14-22, 2021 ӹ Exploring Scotland & Ireland, April 25-May 7, 2021 ӹ Discover Highlights of Norway, Aug 6-14, 2021
Friday, September 18, 11 a.m.
ӹ Yellowstone & the Wild West, June 18, 2021 ӹ California Coast & Yosemite, September 20, 2021 ӹ Historic South Holiday, date TBA PLEASE NOTE:
The Travel Desk will re-open for regular hours when Center 50+ opens.
Thursday 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
Friday 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
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 July
All those who contributed face masks to Center 50+
All those who contributed face masks to Center 50+. Several in the Center 50+ Sewing Group assisted Valerie Ransier in sewing colorful masks which Valerie delivered several times to the Center. A big thank you to Ruby Patelone and others who donated fabric for the masks.
Center 50+ included masks to those receiving care boxes and bags. Also, recipients of the masks were the many volunteers who help pack and deliver those parcels. The masks are
a necessity and will be for an unknown time. We at Center 50+ so appreciate your time, caring, and generosity. A huge distant hug to all of you.
How to safely clean your fabric face mask—From Good Housekeeping.com Face masks made of cotton fabric should be routinely washed, depending on the frequency of wear, in a washing machine. Wash with your regular laundry in hot water and tumble dry on high heat.
Summer Fun ✪ JULY LUNCH MENU ✪
July 1 July 2 July 3
BBQ Chicken Baked Fish or Chicken CLOSED FOR 4th of JULY
July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10
Chicken Casserole Salisbury Steak Teriyaki Chicken Herb Roasted Chicken Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17
Beef Stroganoff Chicken Enchiladas Swedish Meatballs BBQ Chicken Grilled Salmon or Chicken
July 20 July 21 July 22
Chicken Salad Sloppy Joe Herb Roasted Chicken
July 23 July 24
Chicken Stir Fry Baked Fish or Chicken
July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31
Cheese Ravioli Salisbury Steak Chicken Enchiladas Swedish Meatballs BBQ Chicken
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 through 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!
Northwest50Plus.com