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Cans for the kids
Every month, the Parkrose High Bronco Boosters give local residents a chance to support the school. Instead of setting out your recyclable cans and bottles for the trash men to pick up, save them to donate to Parkrose High. Contribute to our children’s education and protect the earth at the same time.
The Bronco Boosters accept donations of soda and beer cans and bottles in the east parking lot of Parkrose High School Community Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Bronco Boosters will be there from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to collect donations. For more information about donations or how to help, please call Sharon Mershon at 503-252-7139.
Retirees still involved
The East Multnomah chapter of the Oregon Retired Educators Association may have stopped teaching, but they continue to support our children by supporting local schools. All retired educators are invited to come enjoy the company and learn what they can do to benefit local school programs.
In October, anyone interested in education is welcome to attend. The guest speaker will be Max Wilkins, Vice Chairman of “Health Care For All - Oregon.” He will tell you all about Measure 23 on the November General Election Ballot. It is the only universal health care measure in any state available for a vote of the people. You will hear about the benefits of the package and the features of the Measure that make is accessible to every resident in Oregon should it pass. His report will include the proposed financing, governance, and administration of Measure 23.
The meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Refectory Restaurant, 1618 N.E. 122nd Ave. A noon lunch will be served, and the $9 fee includes gratuity. Reservations are required. Please call Jo Curry at 503-254-5923 before Monday, Oct. 21 for your reservation. For more information about the Retired Educator’s Association, please call President Benton Dailey at 503-254-6062.
Take part in your child’s school
Get involved in our local public school systems and educate yourself on what is happening in our centers of education. Help ensure the future of our community by making sure our children have everything they need to become the leaders of tomorrow. Local school board meeting dates and locations are listed below.
• David Douglas School Board meets Thursday, Oct. 3 and Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the David Douglas District Office Boardroom, located at 1500 S.E. 130th Ave. For more information, please call 503-252-2900.
• Parkrose School Board meets for a work session on Monday, Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. in the District Administration Office, 10636 N.E. Prescott. There will also be a regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. Both meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in rooms L13 and L14 of the Parkrose High School Community Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. For more information, please call 503-408-2100. There is a regularly scheduled period for public comment during each board meeting.
Can’t quite fit the meeting into your schedule? No problem - each meeting will be aired Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. on cable channel 27.
Senior Resources
Seniors - protect your rights
The Elders in Action commission advocates senior’s rights and advises government agencies such as the Department of Aging and Disability Services. The commission also works to achieve beneficial legislation for seniors focusing on the areas of transportation for homebound seniors, housing, nutrition and health care.
Come participate in a meeting of the commission, which has been a strong voice for seniors for over 30 years. The Elders in Action Commission invites interested citizens to join them on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in Holladay Park Plaza, 1300 N.E. 16th St. For more information about the meeting or Elders in Action, please call 503-823-5269.
Help a child and yourself
The Foster Grandparent Program is looking for seniors sixty years and up on a limited income to help at-risk children in Portland. These children need positive role models to help them with reading, developing social skills and much more. Not only do the foster grandparents get to help out a child, but they also receive two hundred dollars a month tax-free. The program also offers other benefits, including meal and travel compensation, paid time off and sick leave. No experience is necessary, just the desire to better a child’s life. For more information, please call Randy Lucas 503-232-0007 ext. 202.
Seniors - take advantage of free services
The Senior Services Program Office hosts many free informational clinics and health checks. Senior Services offers a free law clinic every Friday with half-hour consultations. Make your appointment for these free services today!
Medicare advice is available as well, through Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA). Volunteers help both seniors and people with disabilities to understand their rights, make informed choices on how to receive their benefits, and file claims and appeals. Appointments are required.
The Senior Services Program Office is located in the East Portland Community Center at 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment with any of these programs, please call 503-988-6073.
Senior Activities
The Cascade Athletic Clubs (CAC) has an award winning program for seniors. “Silver Power” is an innovative and challenging program designed to keep members thinking healthy and staying well by providing total fitness through a comprehensive wellness program. Fusing together the wellness concept of mind, body and spirit, CAC promotes “aging well” through fun and camaraderie of like minded people. The program is open to all CAC members 55 and over. Some classes, held at Cascade Athletic Club 205, 9260 S.E. Stark St., are listed below. For more information, please call Tammie Bufton at 503-818-0803 or Laura Teune at 503-903-7725.
• A free Balance and Coordination Seminar will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. Learn new ways to assess balance and coordination. This seminar will focus on the latest information about balance and coordination. Participants should be ready to partake in active testing.
• A Silver Power Halloween Potluck will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 1:30 p.m. Come together for the spirited Halloween dress-up potluck. Lots of prizes for the best dressed and scary fun games for all.
• Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and enjoy a relaxing time chatting with contemporaries at the Thanksgiving Potluck Feast - CAC will provide the turkey, you bring the fixin’s on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m.
• The Travel Club will be visiting the Portland Classical Chinese Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. Visit this garden of awakening orchids. The most cherished in this mundane world is a place without traffic; truly in the midst of a city there can be mountain and forest. Seniors 62 and up are invited to enjoy this beautiful refuge. Cost for the trip is $5, plus the cost of your MAX ticket.
• Don’t miss one the CAC’s most popular trips to the Spirit Mountain Casino on Thursday, Nov. 8. The group will be leaving CAC 205 at 8:30 a.m. and will return approximately 6 p.m. This trip is fun, social, free and sometimes rewarding.
• Join the Silver Power Bowlers at Rockwood Lanes, 18500 S.E. Stark St. from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. Cost is $1.25 per game and coffee is provided free.
Classes for seniors
Portland Parks and Recreation offers a number of classes just for seniors. Pre-registration is required for all free classes. For more information, a complete schedule, or to pre-register, please call Senior Recreation at 503-823-4328. You must be 55 or older to qualify. Local classes are listed below:
• Mexican Batea Painting: Learn the traditional art of wood painting. You and your grandchild will enjoy choosing designs and bright colors to paint on wooden plates. Instructor Antonio Ramos grew up in the rich puremba culture in Michoacan, Mexico. In addition to teaching painting, he makes furniture, wood-carvings and toys. This class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information please call, 503-823-3450.
• Pumpkin Patch Train: Build memories with your grandchild spending the day together. Board the kid-sized train and let Sparky the Engine transport you. Make your pumpkin selection, navigate the Straw Mountain Hay Maze and visit the farm animals. Cost for the activity is $6, and you should bring money for a pumpkin and lunch at Izzy’s. Don’t miss this day of fun on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information please call 503-823-3450.
• Creative Craft: Join this crafty group for fun and enjoyment. Take home a finished craft each week. Come meet new friends and bring your craft ideas to share with others. Current projects include keepsake memory books, spooky Halloween boxes, dish cloth bunny and holiday sleigh centerpiece. There is a $2 supply fee due at the beginning of each class. The class is held Fridays, beginning Friday, Oct. 18 through Friday, Nov. 8. The classes will be held at Lents Loaves and Fishes, 10325 S.E. Holgate. The class costs $8.
• Exercise: It is always the right time to increase your fitness level. Build your strength and stamina and help maintain your flexibility. Exercises are done at a moderate pace, seated and standing while moving to your favorite songs. No classes will be held on Monday, Nov. 11 or Thursday, Nov. 28.
Exercise classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Wednesday, Nov. 6 through Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 S.E. 72nd Ave. For more information, please call 503-823-3183.
The class will also be held at the East Portland Community Centers on Thursdays from Thursday, Nov. 7 through Thursday, Dec. 19. Two sessions will be held, from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information, please call 503-823-3450.
• British Tea and Bazaar: Longing for a spot of tea, fresh scone or the moors? The Portland branch of the Daughters of the British Empire hosts its landmark event with 160 sets of bone china teacups and saucers to serve a proper tea. The class fee of $18 includes a luncheon tea. The tea will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For more information please call 503-823-3450.
• Floral Designs with Fresh Flowers: Make beautiful fresh flower arrangements. Expand your skills as you learn composition and style techniques of the trade. Delight in lovely, aromatic banquets as your ability blossoms. There is a $20 supply fee payable at the first class. Take home an arrangement valued at $25 each class. The fee for enrollment is $12. There will be two sessions held. One will be at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. on Wednesday, Oct 23, from noon to 2 p.m. For more information about this session, please call 503-823-3450. Another session will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 S.E. 72nd Ave. For more information about this session, please call 503-823-3183.
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