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SENIOR RESOURCES
Russia and Multnomah Falls
Monday, March 8 at 1 p.m., Sounding Board for Widows and Widowers will meet at Central Lutheran Church, 1820 N.E. 21st Ave. (one block north of Broadway). Bob and Doris Muir will present slides from a recent trip to Russia. Guests are welcome. For information, call Helen Long at 503-774-1717.
On Monday, March 22 at 1 p.m. the group will meet at The Rose Center, 211 N.E. 18th Avenue at Sandy Boulevard at 11 a.m. for a trip up the Columbia Gorge to Multnomah Falls for lunch. The bus ride is $5. Reservations are required. The no host lunch will be from the menu. Call Phyllis Griffey at 503-775-5994 to reserve your seat.
Retirees to gather
The regular meeting of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1535 will be on Tuesday, March 9 at the Oregon Baptist Retirement Hall recreation hall, 1825 N.E. 108th Ave. There will be a representative of Friends of Trees to speak. A lunch will be served afterwards for $7.00. Please call Kelsey Slocom Jr. 503-281-5538 for information.
55 Alive class to begin
An American Association of Retired Persons, or AARP, 55 Alive Safe Driving Course will be held at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. on Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The class is an informative, refresher course on the rules of driving. Some people may receive a discount on their insurance after completing the class.
The class costs $10, payable to the instructor the first day of class. Checks or money orders should be made payable to AARP. No cash is accepted.
Space is limited to 32 people. Pre-registration is required by calling 503-823-3450.
Bring magic into someone’s life...get involved as a volunteer
Elders in Action is the leading advocacy group for the seniors in the Portland area. Find out more below about how your skills will ensure seniors continue to be a vibrant part in their communities.
Volunteers 60 years or older are needed to learn how to evaluate local businesses for their “Elder Friendliness” and advise managers on how to better serve the older customer. This opportunity is perfect for someone who likes to shop, explore new businesses, and make their own schedule. Some of the things you will be trained to look for include: Are price tags visible? Is the telephone system easy to use? Is customer service available when needed?
If you are 60 or older and would like to volunteer from the convenience of your home, become a Web Evaluator. Help improve web access for older adults, accept assignments as your schedule allows. Some of the things you will be trained to look for: Are fonts large enough? Is navigation easy to use? Is there a contact number? A training session will be held Wednesday, March 31 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the New PCC SE Center, 2305 S.E. 82nd Ave., Room 119
The Ombudsman services program trains volunteers to become Ombudsman and Community Educators and provide our services and programs in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties.
Ombudsman provide individual problem-solving assistance, advocacy, and emotional support to seniors and persons with disabilities in the areas of: housing, health care, and elder crime and abuse.
Sign up for Ombudsman training to be held March 29 through April 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Elders in Action Office, 501 S.W. Washington.
Community Educators help seniors avoid becoming victims of Scams, Fraud and other Bad Stuff. ID Theft, Predatory Lending, Medicare Fraud, Construction Fraud, and Breast Health Awareness are areas addressed, preparing you to effectively reach the community. Community Educator training is scheduled for March 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 30 from 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. and April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Volunteers receive 32 hours of training and make a commitment of 8 to10 hours per month.
For more information or to register, call 503- 823-5169
FUNDRAISERS
Texas Hold’em Tournament rescheduled
Calling all Poker players. The 205 Earlyriser Kiwanis have rescheduled their Texas Hold’em Tournament Fundraiser to Friday, March 5. The tournament will be held at East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106 Ave, from 6 to 9 p.m. The fundraiser will benefit the Playground Fund at the community center and the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. Trophies and gift certificates will be presented to the top three finishers. The $20 registration fee includes $20 in chips. Additional chips up to $5 may be purchased with five cans of tuna. The tuna will be donated to Loaves & Fishes, Inc. To register please call Marty Goplen at Bedz 2 Go at 503-257-9676.
THE ARTS
Photographic exhibit at The Grotto
John McAnulty is an award-winning photographer specializing in fine-art landscape, portrait and floral photography. A selection of his photographs will be on display in the Visitor Complex at The Grotto until Sunday, April 11. The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week.
Meet the artist at a reception on Saturday, March 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. During the reception visitors will also have an opportunity each hour to view John’s critically acclaimed multi-media slide presentation that is titled “Gaia’s Gifts”.
The Grotto is located at Northeast 85th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard. For more information call 503-254-7371.
LIBRARIES
Gregory Heights Library, 7921 N.E. Sandy Blvd., 503-988-5386, www.multcolib.org/agcy/grh.html
Read Across America Night: Celebrate the Seussentennial!: Celebrate the 100th birthday of Dr. Seuss by attending this special family storytime. Every family member will receive a 25% off coupon for the Title Wave Used Bookstore. Tuesday, March 2, 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Toddler Storytime: Storytime for children 18 to 36 months with adult. Tuesdays, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Pajama Time: Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy and join the librarians for stories, songs and fun. Wednesdays, 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Bilingual Storytime/Hora de Cuentos Bilingües: Bilingual Storytime is presented in Spanish and English for children of all ages.
Hora de Cuentos Bilingües se presentan en español e inglés para niños pequeños de todas las edades. Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Book Babies: Storytime for children newborn to 18 months with adult. Fridays, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Stellaluna: Come fly with "Stellaluna," a play presented by Tears of Joy Theatre's Emily Alexander with enchanting puppets. Wednesday, March 3, 7 to 8 p.m.
Pop-up Cards: Learn how to make your own pop-up books and cards using colorful papers and pens with artist Kathryn Menard. In conjunction with Central Library's Robert Sabuda pop-up exhibit, Feb. 19 through April 21. Saturday, March 20, 2 to 4 p.m.
Homework Helpers: Homework Helpers are trained volunteers who give students one-on-one help finding the books and information they need to complete homework assignments. They volunteer whenever school is in session. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m.
Young Readers' Club: Calling all readers ages 13 and older. Join the library staff for discussion, fun and friends. Ask for titles or check the Talk It Up! Web site. Thursday, March 18, 7 to 8 p.m.
Intercambio/Language Exchange: Engage in conversation with native English speakers who want to practice their Spanish as well as with native Spanish speakers who want to practice their English. There will be time for conversation in both languages. Conversación para los hablantes nativos de inglés y español que quieren mejorar el segundo idioma. Habrá tiempo para conversar en ambos idiomas. Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Tax Help: Trained tax preparers volunteer their time and expertise to help you with your tax forms. Bring last year's return and this year's paperwork. Call the library to schedule an appointment. This program is sponsored by AARP. The library's Electronic Resources Web site offers tax forms and information. Popular tax forms are also available at all Multnomah County libraries, except Hillsdale Library's temporary location. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-5386. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hey Baby, Can We Talk?: Learn how important it is to listen, talk and read to babies. You must be a childcare provider in Multnomah County to attend. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-3831. Saturday, March 13, 1 to 3 p.m.
Rainbow of Words: Get practical tips on how to best work with children learning English as a second language. You must be a childcare provider in Multnomah County to attend. Pre-registration required; call 503-988-3831. Saturday, March 13, 3 to 5 p.m.
Pageturners: Engage in stimulating conversation about books, exchange perspectives about characters and plot, and get to know your neighbors. Read "Mrs. Dalloway" by Virginia Woolf. Probably Woolf's most famous stylistic accomplishment, this brilliant novel explores the hidden springs of thought and action in one day of a woman's life. Woolf insists that Mrs. Dalloway locates the enormous in the mundane; that a seemingly trivial life reflects the incisive and idiotic simultaneously. Multnomah County Library's adult book discussion groups are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Tuesday, March 16, 7 to 8 p.m.
TechnoHosts: Volunteers help you search the Web, play educational CD-ROM games, look up books and more with the library's online catalog, use the library's online databases and guides, and practice basic computer skills. Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.
Cyber Seniors Computer Classes: This series of classes is for seniors who want to learn how to use a computer. Learn to use a mouse, search the Internet, and send and receive e-mail. Each session will consist of one hour of instruction and one hour of practice.
Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Tuesdays, March 2, 9 and 16, 9 to 11 a.m.
Web Basics: Learn about the World Wide Web, explore the library's home page, and practice entering Web addresses. Participants need to be comfortable using a keyboard and a mouse.
Pre-registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5234. Saturday, March 6, 9 to 10 a.m.
Nivel I: Esta clase es para el principiante. Aprenda lo básico sobre las computadoras y el Internet. Practique usando el ratón y el teclado. Aprenda varias maneras de navegar en Internet. Infórmese sobre los beneficios y riesgos de este medio.
Para inscribirse en español, llame al 503-988-6112. Saturday, March 6, 9 to 10 a.m.
Gregory Heights Computer Lab: Library staff help beginners practice computer basics in the computer lab.
Saturday, March 13, 20 and 27, 9 to 10 a.m.
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