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A SOBRIETY COACH CAN HELP ‘GRAY AREA DRINKERS’

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ARTHA WRIGHT WAS BOTHERED ABOUT her drinking for several years.

She was trying to guide her teenager around conversations about alcohol and other substances and worrying she wasn’t setting the best example. “Motherhood was my role and identity, she says. “But if we were eating dinner, watching a movie or even playing ping pong, my wine glass was there. I started to feel symptoms. I felt mentally foggy and I was forgetting things.” Drinking constantly can also cause indigestion, anxiety and poor sleep. “You make resolutions that only last a week, decide you actually don’t have a problem and then resume drinking,” Wright says. “I’ve been there. I was waking up at 3 a.m. every night with anxious thoughts, usually beating myself up. I would make promises to cut back or not drink the next day. But later the next day, I’d feel compelled to pour a glass again.” And alcohol was more than something to pass the time, it was her livelihood. Wright moved to Oregon 21 years ago, after being raised in New Martha Wright changed her drinking habits and now works to help others do the same. 6  NORTHWEST 50 PLUS  MARION POLK - METRO  |  JUNE 2020

Orleans, a city known for its cocktail culture and bar scene. “It was permissive,” Wright says. “Let the good times roll.” She and her husband started a winery in Carlton. “In this industry you are surrounded by wine, tastings, dinners, pourings, visiting restaurants and chefs,” she says. “The food and wine industry, in general, has a high incidence of alcohol and drug use.” The work includes long, stressful hours and late nights. “You wake up in the morning not feeling right, but the process starts all over again,” Wright says. “I started feeling more dependency on wine than I wanted to.” She believes there are millions of people like her. She remembers that a few years before her mother died, the family held an intervention for her mother. “We were concerned about her drinking’s effect on her mood and health,” Wright says. “And she told me, ‘Every single day of my life for as long as I can remember, I’ve said this would be the last day of drinking.’ This was a wake-up call.” Wright refers to her past self as a “gray area drinker,” rather than an alcoholic. “We’re not alcoholics. But alcohol is addictive — to all people.” Sometimes Wright would limit wine drinking for a night, or take a whole week off, but she was surprised at the hold alcohol had on her. “I didn’t see a remedy to make a change,” she says. Shortly after the intervention for her mother, Wright met a neighbor for drinks. Her friend ordered a tonic instead of an


alcoholic beverage, and Wright was curious about the choice not to drink alcohol. “She told me she didn’t like to talk about it unless she was asked, but she had stopped drinking almost two years earlier,” Wright says. The neighbor recommended a book called “The Alcohol Experiment” by Annie Grace, and Wright “ran home and looked it up,” she says. That book “not only gave me control over alcohol but my life changed,” Wright says. “I have energy and motivation that had been missing.” After a week without alcohol, she noticed how much better she felt and how much her sleep had improved. “I didn’t know I had gotten that bad,” she says. With these new life changes, Wright took the next step to become a trained sobriety coach. Now age 52, she has embarked on a new career to help others by conducting workshops and online consultations. What she has noticed is that many of us tend to use extremes when talking about alcohol use — either you are “normal” or you “have a problem,” when it’s actually a spectrum of dependencies. Advertising portrays the consumption of alcoholic drinks as being very appealing, Wright says. It implies alcohol enhances romance, that you will have more fun, and be the life of the party. It’s deliberately targeted at the female demographic.

This can happen easily to women whose primary role as a parent becomes “unmoored” when their children grow up and leave home. Wright noticed this, particularly, when her daughter was busy in high school and college and didn’t need her mother as much as she once had. Life’s transitions also can trigger stress that accelerates dependency, she says, especially at age 50 and older. “In my view, people who come to my workshops are rock stars,” she says. “It took bravery to come and do something truly counter-culture.” Wright is a certified sobriety/mindfulness drinking coach. Calls can be scheduled with her at Martha@clearpowercoaching.com. ☸

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Here are some of Wright’s recommendations for non-alcoholic drinks: Buonafide: An Italian red wine, available online and soon to be on the shelves at Whole Foods. For Bitter or Worse: Made from organic botanicals and comes in three flavors. It can be found at Market of Choice in the wine section. Monday Gin: “It smells delicious, like a gin and tonic,” Wright says. It can be bought through Amazon. “Hoppy Refresher”: A drink with no calories or sugar, made by Launitas Brewing and sold at New Seasons in the beer section.

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designed with substandard parts, he says. “From about 10 years back, the newest ones are not designed anything like they used to be,” he says. “There’s only a handful of appliances that will last longer.” ODAY’S APPLIANCES ARE DESIGNED TO Some, he says, are even made in the United States. last only about five to 10 years, depending on Top loading washers and accompanying dryers, once built the brand and model. So are they worth fixing to last 20 years or longer with good care, now last three to five when something breaks? years. Remember the good, old-fashioned Maytag, once the top“There are so many machines that have a great reputation, of-the-line when it came to quality? In 2006, Lawrence says, the but they’re not building them like they used to,” says Gary company was bought by Whirlpool and everything changed. Lawrence, co-owner of JL’s Appliance Inc., in Salem. “The new 2007s were not true Maytags,” he says. “They were From broken compressors in refrigerators to worn-out genuine Whirlpool machines, which was good, but not as good transmissions in top load washers, these appliances are poorly as the old-fashioned ones.”

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Whirlpool released a new design for the transmission in its top loading machines, and “the quality is terrible,” Lawrence says. “I’ll tell you what, we see it daily. I have phone calls, thinking they got the good, old-fashioned Whirlpool and in the first year, the factory warranty is doing repairs.” Front loading machines are better, but only slightly. One of their benefits is using about one-third the amount of water per washload. But debris — coins, hairpins, etc. — can get caught in the pockets. If it’s not cleaned regularly, that debris gets sucked into the pump and the machine breaks down. It costs, on average, about $129 to $139 to have a broken pump repaired on a machine. Other problems might include a failed electronic panel or a broken rear drum bearing. ‘If the bearing goes out, then it’s not feasible to repair it,” Lawrence says. “The tub that has the pressed-in bearing exceeds $500 just for parts, and that’s not including another $200 in labor to fix it.” And if the machine is more than five to seven years old, other parts may begin to break down as well. Dryers, on the other hand, are simpler and easier to fix. Depending on the repair, he says, the cost might range from $89 to $159. The main problems in dryers appear to be failed electric panels, broken belts and a kinked exhaust pipe. When it comes to your refrigerator, don’t plan to keep the new ones longer than seven to 12 years. Broken parts usually present as a compressor or defrost component. “The companies started making them with electronic controls about 20 years ago, and I’m finding those last seven to 12 years,” Lawrence says of the side-by-side models. If you find your refrigerator isn’t working as well as it used to, it’s best to call an appliance repair shop, tell them what’s happening and give them the model number. “If it’s defective, you can get an estimate on the cost of repair,” he says. “Some are worth fixing, depending on the brand name. But it could be a $400 to $500 fix, so sometimes it’s not worth it.” Although Maytag washing machines

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aren’t as sturdy as they used to be, Lawrence says to trust the brand when it comes to dishwashers. If something goes wrong, it’s usually worth fixing and keeping the machine as long as possible. “Maytag has one of the largest motors in the industry and comes with a four-stainless-steel food chopper in its motor assembly,” he says, “so it has a self-cleaning filter where most other brands do not.” Other brands’ motors will tend to break down because they don’t have the food chopper. Parts on these machines are feasible and worth replacing, he says. Dishwashers tend to last seven to 15 years. If your over-the-range microwave is having problems, it’s usually best just to buy and install a new one, Lawrence says. They have a life expectancy of about seven to 10 years, and typical problems include broken door switches (about a $120 fix, including labor) or a faulty magnetron, which costs about $90 to replace, not including labor. “It’s usually not worth repairing,” he says, “although keep in mind the cost of installing a new one, which is $119.”

Brothers Gary and Steve Lawrence have owned JL’s Appliance since June 18, 1984. They started with one location at 958 Edgewater St. NE, Salem, and about 10 years later opened a second location on Lancaster Avenue, also in Salem. It’s been a long-standing successful business that has allowed them to serve not only the greater Salem communityl. Visit jlsappliance.com, or find their inventory on Facebook and Craigslist. Finally, you can expect to get the longest performance out of your oven range, with most brands performing about the same. “I don’t have too many bad things to say about them across the board,” Lawrence says. “Maytag, GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, I would put any of these in my house or my rental houses.” He’s noticed that the new design ranges with coil burners have had some trouble with a feature that doesn’t keep the burners red hot. “Everybody is complaining that it takes forever to boil water because it won’t stay on high,” he says. “When it gets to a certain temperature, the switch

shuts the element off. It’s a cycle.” The alternative is a glass top where the halogen burners will stay red hot. They also cycle through, but stay hot longer. Over time, the burners and receptors will need to be replaced. With ovens, he recommends using the self-cleaning feature very sparingly. “Ovens have come a long way with electronics, but I see a lot of issues with control boards,” he says. “When an owner is having control board problems it’s because moisture from using the self-clean mode gets inside the electrical panel.” ☸

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for a lot of people, the body is the easiest way to tune into what you’re feeling. Perhaps your shoulders are tense, you’re walking quicker than normal, or your heart is racing. Perhaps you’re sitting more slumped than normal, you’re talking less in a meeting, or your muscles feel heavy and tired. Notice these physical cues and let them serve as a prompt to check in with yourself. TAKE A DEEP BREATH. Imagine how difficult it would be for a nurse to take your temperature if you were running circles around the exam room. It would be chaos. So why would you try to do an emotional check-in with your mind racing? A slow, mindful breath is one of the best things you can do for your health. Take a slow, deep breath, breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. This helps slow your mind and reduce distractions, making it easier to focus on your emotional experience.

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PLAY AROUND, HAVE FUN AND DON’T EXPECT PERFECTION

HERE IS A 25-FOOT-TALL JAPANESE MAPLE tree growing by my backyard patio. It started as a tiny seedling that germinated from a seed that fell off the coral bark maple growing in the front yard.

When I espied the cute, inch-tall baby tree 20 years ago, I carefully lifted it from the bark dust and grew it in a pot for a few years before planting it by the patio. By then it was about 18 inches tall and I never expected it to get as big as it is now. It has been one of the most carefree and rewarding plants in my garden. I love thinking that my humble partnership with nature produced such a grand reward. Japanese maple seedlings are not a rare occurrence. They are pretty much glorified weeds in my garden and it pains me to have to pull them and throw them away. Often, if they’re particularly robust, I’ll pot them up and grow them, yet not with the idea of producing another towering patio tree since a small garden cannot sustain too much of a good thing. Instead I’ve been having fun using them in my experiment with bonsai. I’ve had an interest in bonsai since I was a kid living in Hawaii but had always hesitated to dive in since it would require time, patience and skills that seemed intimidating. 14  NORTHWEST 50 PLUS  MARION POLK - METRO  |  JUNE 2020

Ace r B o n s a i Through the years, and with good intentions, I’ve purchased a few how-to books; but it wasn’t until recently when I started watching YouTube videos that I realized the art of bonsai is not unreasonably difficult once its few principles are understood. Now I’m working with my endless supply of maple seedlings as well as hazelnut tree seedlings, azaleas, a mugo pine, a Japanese holly, and even a small-leaved wisteria. My favorite bonsai YouTube videos are by Peter Chan of “Herons Bonsai” in England. Peter’s unique and genial British accent makes him a joy to listen to and because he’s been involved with bonsai since the 1970s, he really knows his stuff. His videos often show him transforming overgrown plants into works of art, and with his precise, easy to follow narration, the listener has no trouble understanding what his objectives are. He has a series of bonsai videos on YouTube, covering various topics of bonsai including running a top-of-the-line nursery in his country. He posts a new video just about every week. Another informative video series is Bjorn Bjornholm’s “Bonsai U.” Like Peter, Bjorn owns a nursery but unlike Peter’s his — called Eisei-en — is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Bjorn’s personality is much different than Peter’s. A bit shy on the demonstration, Bjorn is more of a lecturer. If you’re interested in knowing the history and theory of bonsai techniques, Bjorn is your man.

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Want to see the top 25 bonsai channels on YouTube? Visit this link: blog.feedspot.com/ bonsai_youtube_channels. Books and videos provide inspiration for the bonsai craft but there are a few other ways as well. I’ve created a Pinterest page with photos of different types of bonsai plants. And whenever I’m at a nursery I take photos of the bonsai displays. I don’t publish them but keep them in my own reference library. Often, I’ll discover a plant I am already growing in my garden that would also make a cool bonsai. My advice to anyone embarking on bonsai is not to take it too seriously. Remember the rules but don’t worry about making mistakes. Striving for perfection will lead to disappointment, which defeats the entire purpose. Play around and have fun. Note: I’ve launched a new feature on my blog called “Plant of the Week.” Each week I discuss my experience with a certain plant in my garden. Photos are included. Please feel free to visit and comment at gracepete.blogspot.com. ☸

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with a shared goal of keeping everyone safe and healthy,” says Emily Dazey, executive director, Providence Benedictine Nursing Center. “Our team put our heads together and have adopted some creative, HE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND effective strategies to address everyone’s caregivers at Providence physical, mental, emotional and spiritual Benedictine Nursing Center needs.” have developed new, innovaSome of these new strategies include: tive ways to care for residents and RESIDENTS IN DOORWAYS: At patients during the COVID-19 crisis. the center’s Orchard House, which offers Providence Benedictine Nursing different levels of care, employees encourage residents to come out to their doorCenter, a part of Providence Health ways twice a day. Residents stand in their & Services, provides quality care for older adults. Its campus in Mount Angel doorways, wave to one another, and send houses a skilled nursing center, assisted greetings up and down the hallway. This living facility, child development center, allows residents to feel a sense of connection with one another. home health agency and hospice. HALLWAY BINGO: Employees Like all skilled nursing facilities decided not to let COVID-19 disrupt and assisted living centers in Oregon, Providence Benedictine adopted strict social distancing behaviors, including a no-visitor policy for families and friends. Providence Benedictine employees brainstormed ways to keep residents • Lifelong Learning and patients safe, healthy, engaged and • Health & Fitness Classes socially active despite the challenges • Meals Tuesday & Thursday related to COVID-19 and social distancing. • Group Travel “Our employees, residents, patients and • Clubs, Social Events, & Parties • Senior Resources families have really risen to the occasion

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everyone’s favorite game — bingo. Since residents aren’t allowed to gather for games, bingo now is brought to them. Residents gather in their doorways, as well as in the common areas while maintaining social distance, to play bingo. One employee calls out the numbers, and other caregivers help residents with their bingo cards, if needed. WINDOW VISITS: While no visitors were allowed, families could visit outside residents’ windows. Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) help residents move toward the windows so they can see their family, and they help residents use the phone while “visiting” their family members. TABLETS: At the onset of the nursing center’s visitor restrictions, team members recognized this would be

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Medical Center Eye Clinic 655 Medical Center Dr. NE Salem, OR 97301 503-581-5287 www.mceyeclinic.com Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ophthalmologists you can trust

Providing our Salem community excellent eye health care and full service optical amenities for over 50 years. • Routine and medical eye exams • Cataract care & Surgery • Diabetic eye disease • Dry Eye Syndrome • Glaucoma care & Surgery • Eye Muscle Surgery • Eye Lid Surgery

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Avamere at Bethany Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care 16360 NW Avamere Court Portland, OR 97229 503-690-2402

IAHTUPM Beaverton Lodge 12900 SW 9th St. Beaverton, OR 97005 503-646-0635 www.beavertonlodge.com

IHTUP Courtyard Village at Raleigh Hills 4875 SW 78th Ave. Portland, OR 97225 503-297-5500 Joanie Ceballos joaniec@courtyardvillage.com web:courtyardvillage.com

IHTUP Creekside Village Retirement Residence A “Family Felt” Environment 5450 SW Erickson Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005 503-643-9735 www.creekside-village.com

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Did you know that Avamere at Bethany offers dementia care in our Arbor Community? Our staff is proud to provide a high quality of care to each resident, recognizing the uniqueness of each individual. We also offer assisted living apartments where residents can start out independent and as their needs grow we grow with them. Bethany has 8 condo cottages that are independent living with all the perks of living inside the community. Call today to schedule your tour! No Buy-In, call for pricing details. Some of the largest retirement apartments in the area. Pet-friendly, non-smoking community. Two sets of onsite managers, indoor spa, mineral/saline pool, senior water aerobic classes, scheduled transportation, weekly shopping trips & excursions. Beautiful walking paths & raised bed gardens, Comcast TV & much more. No Buy-In 121 apartments, Large Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with storage rooms

24-hour staffing. Optional meals, two lovely courtyards, full kitchens in each apartment. Conveniently located next to Fred Meyer. Scheduled transportation and weekly housekeeping included. Please call for a tour and complimentary lunch. Embrace the beauty of retirement. No Buy-In, 180 Units Studio: 530 sf, 1 BR/1 BA: 750 sf, 2 BR/2 BA: 960 sf There’s “No Place Like Home.” That’s why Creekside Village is where you’ll want to hang your hat. Beautiful grounds w/paths, Serve 3 fantastic home cooked meals a day by our seasoned chef. Just blocks from the Elsie Sturh Senior Center, Beaverton Library, & Beaverton Farmers Market. No Buy-In, 120 Apts., 568 sf, 1BR/1 BA + Lg storage closet, 801 sf, 2 BR/1 BA + Lg storage closet, 808 sf, 2 BR/2 BA + XL closet & pantry.


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Amenities: Independent Living  Assisted Living/RCF/Foster Care   Housekeeping Transportation   Utilities Included   Planned Activities   Memory Care The Heron Pointe family is a warm, loving community as different and special as the people who live here. It is a place of vibrancy and life; promoting meaning and joy in the lives of residents, families, and our care team. We believe people make the difference. Treating people well – with respect, trust, care, and good humor – can be quite contagious. Our mission is simple. We are guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to join us on this journey.

Heron Pointe Senior Living 504 Gwinn St E, Monmouth, OR 97361 503.838.6850 www.heronpointesl.com

IATUP Knights of Pythias Retirement Center 3409 Main Street Vancouver, WA 98663 360-696-4375 Call Lori Fiorillo to schedule your personal tour with complimentary lunch.

IHTUP Parkview Christian Retirement Community

Our non-profit organization offers very affordable housing. Amenities include meal program, housekeeping, laundry service, beauty shop, fitness center, art room, library, and a secured courtyard, 24-hr. security, secured entrance, emergency pull cords in each apartment. There are planned activities & weekly shopping trips at no cost. Stop by for a tour and lunch any time! No Buy-In, Subsidized Studios & One Bedroom Apts. 166 Units, private pay rates starting at $820.

1825 NE 108th Ave. Portland, OR 97220 503-255-7160 Laura Mathews

Our 6-acre parklike campus is in a quiet neighborhood near medical services, shopping, & banks. Single-level courtyard apartments with beautiful walking paths. Calendar of activities, outings, faith based services, health/ wellness programs, & wonderful sense of community. Entrée choices galore, fresh salad bar & dedicated serve staff. Small pets welcome. 24-hr staff & daily well-being checks. Call for personal tour and complimentary lunch.

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NOW OPEN BAT TLE CREEK MEMORY CARE “An endless pursuit of life!”

Call today for your PERSONAL TOUR 503-364-9378 “A Charming and safe community that is dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.”

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Western Village Apartments

UNITS FOR RENT

CASH FOR GOOD CONDITION reloading equipment & supplies. 541-905-5453.

HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for senior citizens 62 or older, disabled and/or handicapped. Accepting applications at this time. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Surfwood Manor, 4545 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 541996-3477. HUD SUBSIDIZED UNITS for people over 62 and/or persons with disabilities is currently accepting applications for our one bedroom waiting list. We are committed to providing equal housing opportunities. All utilities paid. Briarwood Manor, 643 Manbrin, Keizer, OR 97303, 541-928-2545.

DIABETIC TEST STRIPS WANTED. Paying top dollar! Free local pickup. Call Sharon, 503679-3605. BASEBALL & SPORTS MEMORABILIA wanted. Buying old cards, pennants, autographs, photographs, tickets, programs, Pacific Coast League, etc. Alan, 503-481-0719. VINTAGE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (not keyboards) and tube type hifi/stereo, sought by local and fair buyer. Call Doug, 503-2245582.

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All real estate advertising in this magazine is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This magazine will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this magazine are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Toll-free for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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TO RESPOND TO A FRIENDSHIP AD: Write the number of the ad you are responding to on the OUTSIDE of the envelope and mail to: Northwest50Plus, PO Box 12008, Salem, OR 97309.

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• 1 Bedroom, 1 bath apartment $695 per mo/with 1 yr. lease • 2 Bedroom, 1 bath apartment $795 per mo/with 1 yr. lease

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Apartments are for Seniors 62 and over and Disabled Individuals. Income limits apply. Rents are based on 30% of your adjusted income. Some utilities included. Pets allowed with a deposit.

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Mail your verbiage with payment to: Northwest50Plus, P.O. Box 12008, Salem, OR 97309 or email to classifieds@Northwest50Plus.com or call 1-877-357-2430. *Punctuation not included in word count. Phone numbers count as 1 word. Ad must be in our office by the 6th of the month PRIOR to publication. Ads cover Vancouver, WA to Lane County.


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