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The Memo Calendar is your vehicle to publicize community events. Let your Mid-Multnomah County neighbors know about events of interest, meetings, fundraisers and the like. Calendar submissions for the November issue are due Monday, Oct. 16. For best results, e-mail Darlene Vinson at editor@midcountymemo.com. Or mail your editorial submissions to 3510 N.E. 134th Ave., Portland, OR 97230. To leave a phone message, call 503-287-8904. The Mid-county Memo fax number is 503-249-7672.
SCHOOL CORNER
Family workshops at Sacramento Elementary
Sacramento Elementary School plans to host a series of family nights throughout this school year.
Five workshops are planned for parents, guardians and care givers to help guide children to make wise choices.
The first session is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, for parents of fifth-grade students. This workshop will deal with computer training and talking to kids about drugs and alcohol.
A free dinner will be provided at 6 p.m. The workshops run for an hour, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free childcare will be available. Sacramento Elementary is located at 11400 N.E. Sacramento St.
Future workshops will address topics of interest for parents of students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Sacramento Elementary and Oregon Partnership combine to bring these workshops to the school.
For more information about these and other parent workshops, please contact Sacramento Elementary School at 503-408-2800 or Oregon Partnership’s Emily Moser at 503-244-5211.
Photo club sponsors camera swap meet
Are you looking for an old Nikon lens, an antique camera case or a special treasure to add to your collection of photography equipment? Then drop by the 26th annual Photo Swap Meet presented by the students of the Mt. Hood Community College Photo Club.
This year, in addition to the amazing deals and unique finds on a wide variety of cameras and equipment, there will be several free workshops and demonstrations.
The Photo Swap Meet will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Jackson Armory located at 6255 N.E. Cornfoot Road. General admission will be $5 from 9:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Student admission during this time is $3. Early admission is available from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for $15.
Classes for the whole family
Parkrose SUN Community School, located at Parkrose High School, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., offers a variety of mini-camps and activities for youth, teens and seniors this fall. Portland Parks & Recreation, Multnomah County, and the Parkrose School District sponsor these classes.
Following are a few highlights for fall.
American Red Cross trainings include Babysitting Skills for ages 11 to 15 on Friday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in PHS Room L14 for a fee of $35. When I’m In Charge is for kids age 8 to 11 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. There is an $18 fee. Special rates are available for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch rates.
Keep your brain active with language classes. Spanish Conversational is offered on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Oct. 17. Spanish — Conversation Continues is available on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Oct. 19. The fee for each is $40. Ages 16 and up, please.
Get started with the English basics at the Adult Community English (ELL) course, offered through a partnership with Portland State University. Just $5 covers the 8-week session. Childcare is available. The class is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Oct. 3.
Do your kids love to dance? Break dancing is one of the most popular after-school activities. A class for ages 12 to 18 is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. starting Oct. 9. Hip Hop begins on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The class for teens runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and for middle school students from 5 to 6 p.m. All dance classes are only $20.
For seniors the AARP Driver Safety class is offered monthly. The next class will be Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 25 and 26 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will cost $10.
SUN Community School also has a series of senior computer courses.
Please visit www.portlandparks.org and search for Parkrose to learn about other classes. Call 503-408-2640 for information or to register.
SENIOR RESOURCES
Senior readers needed
OASIS Intergenerational Tutor Program is looking for adults over the age of 50 to work one-on-one with elementary school children. The commitment is for an hour a week in a participating school in the David Douglas School District.
Tutors can choose to volunteer at Menlo Park, Gilbert Park, or Gilbert Heights Elementary.
Training, materials and monthly support meetings are provided. Please call Colleen Shannon at 503-833-3636 to learn more or to sign up.
Guided walks for seniors
Fran and Luella Landfair are enjoying their second year of Senior Strolls, fun and informational neighborhood walks, sponsored by the Transportation Options division of the City of Portland’s Office of Transportation. This active couple has been leading along with Elders in Action and PDOT for the past two years, focusing on senior pedestrian issues. After the Portland City Council accepted the Elders in Action Walkable Neighborhoods for Seniors report in March 2004, PDOT has taken great strides in creating safe routes for seniors around city senior centers and a walking challenge to encourage healthy walking activity for the thousands of Portland seniors.
Elders in Action is pleased to continue to partner with PDOT on various pedestrian safety initiatives. Fran and Luella hope other seniors will join in the Transportation Options specially designed Senior Strolls in Northeast Portland. These one-mile guided walks in historic Portland neighborhoods offer seniors an easy, pleasant, social walking experience and provide confidence to consider walking as a transportation option. The health benefits of walking are numerous, including reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity.
Senior Strolls are set for Wednesdays at 10 a.m. through Oct. 18. For convenience, all strolls begin and end along TriMet routes. Put on your walking shoes and get ready for Senior Strolls in Historic Irvington with a special visit to Irvington school, a classic home, a behind-the-scenes look at the beautiful Hollywood Theater, and other lovely sites. Contact Donna Green at 503-823-6114 or visit the Transportation Options Web site at http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=41541 to find details about the other strolls.
Elders in Action believes the quality of life should never depend on age. Fran and Luella have made walking a daily part of their routine and hope you join in the fun and walk your way to good health with these Senior Strolls.
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