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Memo Calendar (continued) ... SCHOOL CORNER That first, first day of school Sacramento School Kindergarten Round Up will be Friday, April 30, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Parkrose Sacramento School, 11400 N.E. Sacramento St. This is a great opportunity to see the school, meet staff members and register your kindergartner for school next year. Students must reside in the Sacramento School attendance area and be five years old on or before September 1, 2004 to register. Please bring a copy of the childs birth certificate and immunization records. For more information, call 503-408-2800. Website construction for students Is your child an aspiring game designer, programmer or Webmaster? The Mt. Hood Community College, or MHCC, Continuing Education Department is offering a computer class for children ages 11 to 16. Cyber Camp is a hands-on way to discover the magic behind computer art and animation. MHCCs state-of-the-art classroom is a perfect place to learn the nuances of industry-leading software like Dreamweaver. Young Web designers and developers will learn to create and manage any Website. Cyber Camp will be held on Tuesdays beginning April 6 and ending May 4. Class will be held in Room 1658 at the Gresham campus of MHCC. The cost is $42. For more information, call the Continuing Education department at 503-491-7572. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). Mt Hood Community College Exercise Boot Camp marches into spring The boot camp-style exercise craze has invaded more than 700 health clubs across the country and Mt. Hood Community College, or MHCC, is offering its popular sunrise edition of the rank and file workout this spring. Exercise Boot Camp (PE185FE) is a course offering different levels of exercise for civilians ages 16 and over. This course will meet five days a week for five weeks from 6 to 7 a.m. beginning Monday, May 3. Some days the class will meet outside and utilize the track to run, walk, do calisthenics, have relay races or play an organized game. Other days they may be inside the gym using free weights, performing aerobic exercises or other circuit-style programs. Some people participate as an entrance back into healthy exercise, while others participate to support training for marathons. If you are looking for a way to get in shape, check out the MHCC Boot Camp. For more information, call the MHCC Health and Physical Education department at 503-491-7450. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the MHCC Disability Services Office at 503-491-6923 or 503-491-7670 (TDD). SENIOR RESOURCES Support group to meet On Monday, April 12 at 1 p.m. the Sounding Board for Widows and Widowers will meet at Central Lutheran Church, 1820 N.E. 21st Ave (one block North of Broadway). Dick Payne will give a presentation about the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, or OMSI. Guests are welcome. For more information call Helen Long at 503-774-1717. On Monday, April 26 the group will meet at Heidis of Gresham, 1230 N.E. Cleveland at 1 p.m. The no-host lunch will be chosen from the menu. Please make reservations with Phyllis Griffey 503-775-5994. Ombudsmen speak out for older adults Elders in Action recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who serve as impartial Ombudsman advocates for older individuals and younger persons with long-term disabilities experiencing problems related to housing, health care, crime and abuse. The Ombudsman philosophy embodies the concept of neighbor helping neighbor, as these volunteers work with older people, empowering them, and assisting them to take responsibility for their own problems. They provide personal support, information, guidance and advocacy to fill gaps in meeting the needs and solving problems for a growing population of elderly citizens. In 2003, 70 Ombudsman volunteers helped 1,110 older people solve problems related to housing, health care, and crime and abuse. Of this number, 636 people who were victims of abuse or crime were helped to take control of their personal safety. Elders in Action helped individuals like Georgia, who was terrified when a friend of her sons moved in temporarily, then refused to leave and began threatening her. With the help of an Ombudsman, Georgia filed a restraining order and was able to take the steps necessary to live in an abuse-free environment. Then there was May who hired a contractor for some maintenance on her home and ended up being a victim of contractor fraud. Last year, Ombudsmen helped victims of scams and fraud recover over $26,622 and prevented 31 people from losing their housing due to eviction or foreclosure. Through community education programs, 1,193 people learned how to avoid becoming victims of scams and fraud. Ombudsman Services meet a critical need for older people. While there are information and referral telephone services available in the community, there are no other services that provide individual, face-to-face, personal advocacy for seniors in need of this type of service. Because of illness and age-related conditions, its often the personal assistance that makes the difference for an older person in solving their problems. Ombudsman Services has experienced a 30% increase in current requests for help in the past year. These services are available free. Elders in Action volunteers are also available to speak to senior and community groups about Senior Scams and other Bad Stuff, Home Safety and Security, Breast Health Awareness and Diabetes Awareness. If you need an Ombudsman, or to arrange for a speaking engagement, call the Elders in Action Ombudsman Services Line 503 823-5293 or contact them by e-mail at ombudsman@eldersaction.org. CHURCHES Services announced Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 12505 N.E. Halsey St., will celebrate Holy Week and Easter Sunday with the following services. Palm Sunday, April 4, Worship Celebration at 10:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 8, Observance of the Last Supper, Service of Darkness, Special Tenebrae Music by Chancel Choir at 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 9, The Way of the Cross - Service of Meditation at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 11, Celebration of the Resurrection - Special Music by the Chancel Choir. Easter Message by Pastor Taylor: Dont Look In The Cemetery! at 10 a.m. Members and visitors are invited to bring a fresh flower to place on the cross to bring the Good Friday cross to life. Sunday, April 18, Worship at 10 a.m. followed by Pie Social Fellowship at 11:05 a.m. All are invited to join the congregation for worship and fellowship and a piece of homemade pie. This fellowship event is one of a series of special events celebrating 50 years of ministry in the Gateway/Parkrose area. Watch for other Anniversary events leading up to the 50th Anniversary weekend celebration October 30 and 31. For more information, contact the church at 503-252-3888. Easter services Dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus, The Grotto, Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard, will host the following activities in observance of Easter. Sunday, April 4, 10 a.m. Passion (Palm) Sunday Mass. Weather permitting, the blessing and distribution of palms will be held outdoors followed by Mass in the Chapel of Mary. Thursday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. The Lords Supper (Holy Thursday) Mass. The Grottos regularly scheduled noon mass will not be celebrated on Holy Thursday. Friday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. The Lords Passion (Good Friday) Liturgy. The Grottos regularly scheduled noon mass will not be celebrated on Good Friday. Saturday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday) Mass. The Grottos regularly scheduled 8 a.m. mass will not be celebrated on Holy Saturday. Sunday, April 11, 10 a.m. and noon. Easter Sunday Masses. For more information, call 503-254-7371. Services for the Easter season Parkrose United Methodist Church, 11111 N.E. Knott St., is commemorating Easter in a variety of ways. Holy Thursday, April 8 will begin the celebration with a communion service at the foot of the cross. Everyone is welcome to receive communion. One does not need to be a member of the church. On Good Friday, April 9, there will be a service from noon to 2 p.m. with witness at each of the 10 Stations of the Cross. A one-mile walk between two southeast Portland churches will follow, in conjunction with the United Methodist Caucus and Metro Alliance for the Common Good. Call the church office at 503-253-7567 for more details. On Easter Sunday, April 11, a Sunrise Service will be held in Knott Park across the street from the church, followed by a Pancake Breakfast served at 7:30 a.m. by the Parkrose United Methodist Church mens group in Miller Hall. Worship will be at 10 a.m. with special music. Getting to know LDS On Sunday April 18, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints cordially invites the general public to a meeting about families and gospel beliefs. The gathering is intended to help strengthen local families and promote the family unit. It will also be an opportunity to become more familiar with Mormons in an open house type environment. The meeting will be from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the POE Stake Center, 2215 N.E. 106th Ave. Refreshments will be provided. In addition to a message about families, church leaders will share gospel beliefs about Jesus Christ and His teachings. Among those topics will be The Holy Bible, ancient and modern prophets, and the restoration of Christs Church to the earth. Everyone is invited, especially couples. For more information, contact Brian Tracy at 503-225-8456. Guidance for parents and grandparents A special program called Effective Parenting in a Defective World is being offered at Faith Lutheran Church, 6140 N.E. Stanton Blvd. (just off Sandy Blvd.) This six to nine week series is produced by Walk thru the Bible. The format includes video presentations, workbooks, and group discussions led by Pastor Kurt Luebkeman in a supportive environment. The only cost to those who participate will be for materials. Class begins Wednesday, April 14, 7 p.m. Call 503-288-5397 to register. Creativity and community Announcing Neighborhood Craft Night at Gateway Baptist Church, 13300 N.E. San Rafael St., if you provide the supplies, the congregation provides the teachers. Classes offered in scrap booking, rubber-stamping, water colors, knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting and tole painting (oils and acrylics). Other classes will be offered as interest dictates and teacher availabilty. These free classes are held the second Monday and third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact Ann at 503-252-1435 for more information. THE ARTS Directorial debuts Six seniors in the David Douglas High School Drama department have been selected to direct a one-act play to be performed at Horner Performing Arts Center, 1400 S.E.130th Ave. on Wednesday, May 5 through Saturday, May 8. Three of the plays will be performed each evening and will alternate throughout the run. For tickets or more information, please call 503-261-8270. Unique ballet comes to Mid-county Metro Dancers, a company of rising pre-professional and former professional dancers will present an exciting interpretation of Coppelia that is not only great dancing but also great theatre. The original production was so popular on the stage that it was made into an award winning motion picture featuring Walter Slezak. This funny and fast paced story is the perfect first ballet for novices of all ages and is a bright new perspective for those familiar with the ballet. These dancers represent the best of the Portland metropolitan area and have previously offered performances of Alice in Wonderland, La Fille Mal Gardee, and Les Ruses dAmour to enthusiastic sold-out audiences. Coppelia is a wonderfully exciting comic story of an eccentric inventor, the animated doll he creates and the havoc they cause in their small village. Music, costumes, sets and the dancers skill combine to make this a performance event you will not want to miss. Performances are set for Saturday, April 24, and Saturday, May 1 at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Portland Metro Performing Arts Center, 9933 S.E. Pine St. Purchase tickets in advance for $10 for children and $15 for high school and adult. At the door, tickets will be $12 for children and $18 for high school and adult. Reserve seats now by calling 503-408-0604 or via email at PDXMetroArts@earthlink.net. You will also find helpful information on their website www.PDXMetroArts.org. |
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