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A NONPROFIT FINDS HOMES FOR EXOTIC BIRDS

F YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AN EXOTIC BIRD, THEN look no further than Exotic Bird Rescue of Oregon, an all-volunteer-based nonprofit whose mission is finding safe, loving homes for every bird. Based in Springfield, the organization also offers education and support to the communities it serves. “We have an average of 100 birds who are in rescue at any given time,” says Tara Smith, foster coordinator. “We rescue and adopt out parrots of every size. Some of the common breeds we bring in and adopt out are parakeets, cockatiels, conures, African Greys, Amazons, cockatoos and macaws.” EBR’s objectives are to: ▶ Take in unwanted, abandoned, injured or lost exotic birds. ▶ Provide medical care and safe housing for rescued exotic birds. ▶ Provide suitable foster homes for rescued birds until adopted. ▶ Reunite lost birds with their owners whenever possible. ▶ Provide owners the necessary training and skills to keep their companion bird in their home. ▶ Provide ongoing information and education in proper avian care and behavior to current and potential exotic bird owners. Exotic Bird Rescue was founded in December 1994 due to a 4 NORTHWEST 50 PLUS SOUTH VALLEY | JULY 2020

local parrot aviary neglect situation and the lack of an organized group of people in the area to help remove the birds and place them in a safe environment. A local bird club, the Emerald, stepped up to take responsibility for the rescue and placement of the endangered birds. Emerald Exotic Bird Society disbanded and EBR was established to carry on the work, becoming a nonprofit in 2000. Believing that the interests of the birds placed voluntarily by their owners for a variety of reasons are best suited in a foster home program, Exotic Bird Rescue does not operate a facility. The birds are all quarantined, placed in personal homes throughout the area, and treated as members of the family, according to company information. EBR seeks adopters who want long-term companions and are willing to learn how to properly care for a bird, Smith says. “All of our adopters must complete a free bird care class and pass a home safety visit,” she adds. “There is an adoption fee, which includes their cage, toys and some food. Usually the adoption fees are quite a bit less than someone would pay for a bird from a pet store or directly from a breeder.” Classes are held in the Portland and Eugene areas, as well as online using a new videoconference format. Register for classes at rescuebird.com. “The bird care classes are extremely important to everyone who wants to adopt since information about bird care changes so often,” Smith says. “On a regular basis we will have someone CO U RT ESY P H OTOS

who has owned birds for 20 years come to class and learn something new. Our classes are not limited to potential adopters, anyone can attend the free class.” Taking a bird care class is a must to foster a bird, Smith says. “If someone wants to foster, they must also pass the home safety visit, just like potential adopters,” she says. “After they pass the home visit, they can then fill out the foster application. Once they are approved to foster, they will get to choose which birds they want to work with from a waitlist. The more fosters we have, the more birds we can help.” Adopters proclaim: “Chico makes me laugh every day with his antics and the crazy things he says”; “I really want to wrap Loki up in a pink blanket and hold her like a baby!”; and Frankie “is my buddy and I could not imagine my life without him.” “Caring for exotic birds is expensive,” Smith says. “We strive to consistently maintain a minimum level of care for each bird. The minimum level of care includes vet visits, quality food, safe cages, toys, and any items needed for special needs birds.” Donations can be made through the EBR website by clicking the donate button or by sending an email to ebr@rescuebird.com. “We also offer a Senior Companion Bird Program to senior communities such as retirement homes and assisted living facilities,” Smith says. “This program provides birds who are difficult to adopt out or who have been in rescue for an extended period of time, a loving place to call home where they will receive and give attention. “We provide training to whoever is going to care for them,

Some of the exotic birds available are a cockatoo (page 4), Amazon parrot and green wing macaw (above).

place a flight cage of parakeets or cockatiels in a common area, and then continue to support them longer term,” she adds. “The facility is responsible for fresh vegetables and fruit, and we provide the rest. This a free program.” For more information, contact EBR at 541-461-4333. Note: Some classes and adoptions may be affected by social distancing requirements.

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Not just for ph ← CHEST PRESS Wrap the tube around your back and bring the ends forward, under your arms and armpits. Grasp tube close to the armpits, adjust your grip to increase or decrease tension. Press hands forward and slightly together with palms facing down and arms parallel to the ground until your arms are straight but not locked. Return hands to the start making sure to keep elbows up and away from your sides.

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HE EQUIPMENT USED for physical therapy does not need to be abandoned once you’ve completed your rehabilitation. It’s time to take these versatile pieces of equipment out of the closet and see that they can do so much more – particularly if you are short on storage space or traveling. The often-used colorful stretchy flat band or round tube can be used for a full-body routine. It may take some time to master. The resistance is not the same throughout the move: It becomes more challenging the further it is stretched (think giant rubber band). But you can lessen or increase the load by simply changing where you position your hands along the band or tube. Beware that if the band slips from its anchor point, it may snap back at you (remember the giant rubber band). Just remember to start slowly, get used to your band and regularly check it for gouges and tears. Welcome to a whole new world of fitness training. ☸ Kimberly Z. Miller, director of Health and Wellness and Healthy Living for the Eugene Family YMCA, is a 16-year veteran of fitness programming with an expertise in personal training and group exercise.

LAT PULLDOWN → Grip the tube with hands about 12 inches apart. Extend arms forward and up so they are straight and hands are slightly above forehead height. Pull the tube apart and down toward the top of your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Release and return to the starting position. Keep your shoulders down and core engaged so you don’t lean backward. A closer grip increases your resistance.

↓ CRAB WALK Stand on your tube with feet evenly spaced and a lot of slack between your feet. For more resistance and to prevent the tube from slipping out from under your feet, criss-cross the tubes to make an “X” in front of you. Take a large step to the right with your right foot, then step with your left, but never let your feet come all the way together. Keep your knees soft and chest upright. If you have the space try taking 4 steps to the right, then 4 to the left. Repeat 3 times. ↑ SWORD DRAW Drag the tube to your right, stepping on it with your right foot, (create more resistance by stepping further from the end). Reach across with your left hand to grab the end of the tube starting at the right hip. Raise your arm up and away, like you are drawing a sword, until your hand is above shoulder height and the tube has created a diagonal line across your torso. If your arm starts to bend, lessen the tension. Repeat on the other side.

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hysical therapy ← SQUAT Start standing on the tube with your feet shoulder width apart. Grasp the tube below the handles or 5 inches from the ends. You should hold the tube tight enough that there is tension. Send your hips back behind you as you lower your body. Squeeze your glutes and keep your shoulders down as you stand up. For an extra challenge, go slowly and hold the lower position. TRICEPS KICKOUT → Start holding your tube with your hands about 12 inches apart, elbows bent and the tube directly in front of your forehead. This should resemble a goal post. Keep your upper arms in the same position, then extend your arms out to the sides to create a “T.” Return to starting position and repeat. Avoid leaning back or dropping your hands below shoulder height.

↑ ROW: Anchor your tube around a sturdy point at waist height. With feet shoulder width apart, lower hips to a semi-squat position. Step far enough back from the tube anchor that with arms starting straight in front of you, there is still tension in the tube. Row elbows back, keeping them close to your body and squeeze your shoulder blades toward your spine. Keep your core engaged and remain in the semisquat position throughout. Return arms to straight and repeat.

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RVs and some have conversion vans — but all say taking solo trips is different than going out with their families or friends.

love to kayak and hike and last August I took off for a couple of weeks and went through west Yellowstone down to the Tetons and on over to Saratoga, Wyoming Editor’s note: This article was written where my daughter lives. I had a nice before mandatory shutdowns occurred Meet the group visit and then wandered back.” Shirley Gauthier is nearly 70, and and when travel was not restricted. Susan Richardson, 75, discovered the although she is married, she enjoys takgroup through Gauthier. A year ago, she HERE ARE SOME LEGITIing solo trips in her 22-foot Winnebago bought an ‘86 Chevy conversion van mate concerns when it class C Outlook and learning from other that someone else had done a lot of work comes to traveling in an RV women in their meetups. Gauthier was on to make it road-ready. Camping solo or van on your own — meone of the first five Wander Women is new for her, but she appreciates the chanical problems, lack of cell sermembers, along with Joyce Staver and knowledge and wisdom of the group. vice, potentially dangerous humans. Satyavati D’Antoni, both 80. “I thought this group would be a good But the “Wander Women” say that they D’Antoni travels solo with her cell opportunity because when you go to the can minimize all of those concerns and phone, her dog Lucy, and her ‘94 group camps, you’ve got some other people with you and that’s nice, especially if enjoy their time outdoors by being part Roadtrek 210 Popular van. She’s also you run into problems,” Richardson says. of a group, sharing resources, and eduone of the founding members and stays cating themselves about solo RV-ing. Sky SmilingSun, 63, is a retired circus active with the Pacific Northwest group. The local Wander Women started in clown and says she has been on the road “We try to do something every other April 2018, and continues to grow in her whole life. She says she gets “stir month in the season and sometimes in membership, with more than 3,300 crazy” living in a “sticks and brick” home the winter,” D’Antoni says. “We’re really members across the country. The seven and enjoys being able to go wherever she happy to have newcomers.” to 10 active local women meet up once Susan LaDuke, 60, has been a member wants. a month for lunch and communicate on She attended the Rubber Tramp for about a year. She’s camped all her Facebook. Some of the Wander Women Rendezvous (RTR) in January in life and, after getting divorced a couple are married or partnered, some are Quartzsite, Arizona. “I went to the of years ago, realized that she enjoyed currently single, some have families and being able to decide where and when she women’s meetup and it was amazing,” camped for years, some have full-size SmilingSun says. “I recommend it for wanted to go. “Last July I bought a 2012 Ford pickup anybody that’s going out on the road because you’ll meet like-minded people and put a 2016 camper on it because I Wander Women founding member that will give you any information that wanted to be able to just unload that and Satyavati D’Antoni camped in Wind you need.” then go off and do things,” she says. “I River Canyon in Wyoming.

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One common theme among new road-dwellers is being apprehensive about being out alone and running into trouble, whether from mechanical issues, things getting stolen or dangerous people. “I was on the road before there was GPS,” SmilingSun says. “Before there were cell phones. Before there was AAA. You had to rely on your wits and you had to rely on those around you. And now it’s quite easy, and there are so many groups like this that are full of wonderful people that come together and share their experience. And we draw strength from each other as women as well.”

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D’Antoni suggests going out the first time alone someplace near home, so you have the option of going back home, if necessary. But a big part of the feeling of success is “stepping through the fear” and just doing it, she says. “It doesn’t take more than one time and you realize you can do it by yourself.” Using tools helps, too. For instance, backing her rig up was hard for her, so D’Antoni installed a backup camera. “That changed my life,” she says. “Now I don’t have to worry about anybody coming around the corner behind the van.” It’s possible to camp at RV parks, of course, but sometimes that gets expensive and it can be crowded. “Boondockers” look for spots where they can park their RV without being connected to water, electric or sewer. If you’re boondocking, you might be camping “in the wild,” in a national forest spot, by the beach, or other public spot. Gauthier says when she does that, she seeks out a spot where she still has cell service, for safety. Staver’s husband doesn’t enjoy camping, so she bought herself a teardrop trailer that she pulls with her Outback. “I really love it,” she says. “I like being able to leave my house and then take off in the car when I get where I’m going.” She loves camping with other women because of the shared experiences, such as one member teaching the others to play the ukulele. “We usually go for a hike but maybe some of the others don’t want to do that sort of thing,” Staver says. “It’s nice to be in a group where you don’t feel compelled to follow a routine that’s established for you by someone else.” Sylvia Kirkland, 56, doesn’t have an RV, but is interested in learning more about what to buy and how to live on the road because she has an opportunity to travel to California occasionally, and having an RV of her own would make that easier and more fun. “I’ve been enjoying these meetings and hearing everybody’s experiences with the type of rigs that they currently have, so that will help me learn what will work out for me in the future,” Kirkland says. “I’ve gained a lot of knowledge from all these ladies on what it takes to own an RV, maintain the RV and get the most out of it.” Even for women who enjoy traveling with their partners, it’s a different experience to be with a group of women, and that’s a big part of the Wander Women appeal. It feels good for women to learn how to drive and RV and set up a campsite without having to ask for help, and to take that P H OTO BY VA N ESSA SA LV I A

Local Wander Women have monthly meetings. Earlier this spring, they gathered for lunch: Joyce Staver, Shirley Gauthier, Sky SmilingSun, Susan La Duke, Satyavati D’Antoni and Susan Richardson.

knowledge to help other women. And sometimes, the fun of being out on your own is simply that you don’t have to worry about what other people like to do. Richardson was married for years, she says, with an active partner who camped, snowmobiled and rode horses. But, when she’s out on her own, she gets to decide when she leaves, gets back, and when she just wants to stop and hike around, without having to be on someone else’s schedule. “My thing is, I like to just stop here and there and enjoy the travel,” she says, “so there was a difference in what we like.” ☸

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MIX UP A REFRESHING, FRUITY SUMMER DRINK

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Let’s admit it — drinking plain water is boring. Infusing ordinary water with fruit, vegetables or herbs makes us want to drink more. Something as simple as adding slices of cucumber, limes and a sprig of mint looks appealing and tastes refreshing.

DOES DRINKING INFUSED WATER HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT?

Drinking infused water will not help you lose weight. But choosing infused water instead of soda or alcoholic drinks may lower your overall caloric intake.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO ADDING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES?

Drinking water infused with fruits, veggies and herbs is a simple and healthy way to make ordinary water more appealing. While infused water does not typically contain enough nutrients to make a significant health contribution, these beverages encourage good fluid intake without adding extra sugar or artificial ingredients. Put simply, infused water tastes great, so we are more likely to drink it.

WHAT ARE THE GENERAL BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER?

Staying hydrated, especially in the warm summer months, is important — your body is 60% water. Water is important in your body in the following ways: • Regulates body temperature through sweat. • Facilitates blood flow. • Lubricates and cushions joints. • Moisturizes skin and mucous membranes (dry eyes and mouth can be uncomfortable). • Transports nutrients and oxygen. • Regulates digestion (and reduces constipation, which is more common as we age).

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There are many ways to make infused water. Here is one way: Wash and cut fruit. Rub herbs between your fingers to encourage the flavor to pop out. Add roughly 2 cups fruit/veggie + 1-2 tablespoons herbs to large pitcher, or consider investing in a glass pitcher with an infusing lid. Use smaller quantities of fruit and herbs if planning to serve in a single-serving mason jar. • Pour water over fruit/veggies. • Allow to “marinate” overnight or at minimum 2-3 hours. • Serve water over ice. Add sprigs of herbs on top as garnish. • Another fun variation — use sparkling mineral water instead of tap.

WHAT FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND HERBS WORK BEST?

• Lavender Lemon • Blackberry Pomegranate • Strawberry Basil Lemon • Blackberry Orange Ginger • Blueberry Rosemary • Lemon Ginger • Peach and Basil • Cucumber Mint

DOES IT NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?

How long it lasts depends on what flavor combinations you used. For example, basil lasts several days, but rosemary may last a week. I recommend keeping it refrigerated in between uses. Toss when fruit starts to brown or looks unappealing.

Fruits: Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, peaches, watermelon, kiwi, pomegranate, whole berries such as blueberries (give them a little squish first), raspberries, strawberries or blackberries. Vegetables: Cucumber. Herbs: Mint, basil, chamomile, dill, spearmint, peppermint, lemon thyme, lemon verbena, lemongrass, lemon balm, rosemary, ginger, sage, lavender. I recommend using fresh produce if you’re planning to let it steep overnight because frozen fruit can get soggy and doesn’t look as appealing. I recommend frozen fruit if you are making the infused water last minute.

ANOTHER FUN TRICK: MAKE INFUSED WATER ICE CUBES! Cut up herbs or fruit. Add to standard ice cube trays and fill the trays halfway with water. Push herbs down with your finger, as they tend to float. Allow 2-3 hours to freeze. Then take out ice cube tray and add more water until full. Once these are frozen solid, you can either leave in the tray, or pop out and put in a Ziplock bag for fruit/herb ice cubes that can be added to liven up your water anytime. Niki Strealy is a registered dietician nutritionist for Providence Sports Medicine.

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