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F R I E N D S O F T H E M I LWAU K I E C E N T E R N E W S L E T T E R
MAY 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
• Senior Field Day, Page 2
• Quilt Show pictures, Page 15
• Pat Arnold, Page 6
Center Supervisor's Message
IT'S RECESS! Find your inner kid.
SENIOR
May is a great month in Northwestern Oregon.
We are already experiencing the long days
associated with summer, but also still have all
the wonderful colors and sights of spring.
This May the Milwaukie Center is celebrating by
taking part in the Senior Health and Fitness Day
on May 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. This senior field
day is a new Center event this year. The idea is to
make fitness fun. It will be a great opportunity
to see and experience new fitness ideas in an
outdoor setting. There are offerings for every skill
and fitness level, so jump in and see what it is all
about!
Hope to see you there!
Marty Hanley, Center Supervisor
Calling All Crafters!
The Gift Shop at the Milwaukie Center is an
active, vibrant place that needs your talents.
Not only can you sell your handmade items,
you can volunteer to work one day a week
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Gift Shop is a great
place to volunteer and to get first pick of all the
wonderful items that come in!
Come see our
recent remodel,
we are excited
about the
new displays
that show off
treasures for
sale. Call
Colleen at (
503) 653-8100
if you are
interested in
volunteering
or becoming a
consignee.
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Our family is committed
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FIELD
5
27
DAY
MILWAUKIE CENTER
& NCP BALLFIELDS
In Celebration of
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
HOP SCOTCH ZUMBA SIT N FIT
FOUR SQUARE TAI CHI & MORE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27; 10 A.M.-NOON
The secret to staying active is to keep moving. Come
find out all the fun ways to move your body. Play
some games that you may have played as a kid like
kickball, relays and parachute games. There will
be modified sitting games too. All levels welcome.
Wheel chair accessible.
Mini 20-Minute Classes
10:10-10:30 a.m.
10:30-10:50 a.m.
10:50-11:10 a.m.
11:15-11:35 a.m.
11:40 a.m.-noon
Tai Chi
Mini Class break –
enjoy drop-in games and/or walk
Sit N Fit/Hula Hoop
Zumba Gold/Tai Chi
Hula Hoop/Meditation
Healthy finger foods will be provided. Be sure to sign
up ahead of time by calling (503) 794-8092. Please
bring a water bottle.
Sponsored
by
8517 SE 17th Ave
Portland OR 97202
(503) 542-4800
Thank you!
IN THIS ISSUE
Center Supervisor’s Message . . . . . . . . 2
Senior Field Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Thank you!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Healthy Aging Seminars . . . . . . . . . 4, 5
Riverfront Park Opening!. . . . . . . . . . 5
Pat Arnold , writing classes . . . . . . . . . 6
Friends of the Milwaukie Center . . . . . . . 7
Summer Class Schedule. . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Clinics, Services and Resources . . . . . 10, 11
Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Staff Phone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . 13
Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Picture page -- Quilt Show 2015 . . . . . . 15
Milwaukie Center’s Mission:
To be a link to resources for older adults
and their families and a place for the
community to gather, grow and contribute.
Milwaukie Center, a division of North Clackamas
Parks and Recreation District, is a multi-purpose
community center operated as a focal point for
recreation, learning and senior services.
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. -5p.m.
(503) 653-8100
FAX: (503) 794-8016
Center/Community Advisory Board
The next meetings of the Center/Community
Advisory Board (C/CAB) will be held on April 10
at 9:30 a.m. and is open to all interested people.
Members: Bill Bersie, Siri Bernard, Virginia Seitz,
Ben Horner-Johnson, Kim Buchholz, Lisa Ferguson,
Louise Fisher, Teena Hall, Joel Bergman and
Kristin Messing
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We would like to thank those of you who sent
a donation in your little white envelope to help
support the newsletter. Although we normally mail
out a receipt, as a cost saving measure we are going
to thank you in the newsletter. If you need a receipt
for tax purposes, please call our office and we would
be happy to send one. If you haven’t had a chance
to send in your envelope, this is a good time! A BIG
thanks to the following individuals:
Phyllis Ainslie
Florence Bell
Joan Brown
Richard & Beverly Christman
Evelyn Clark
Mary Coon
Sandy Crispin
J. E. Cunningham
Lin Dahl
Lianda Danforth
Marion Danielian
Lois DeWeese
Lillianna Dollowitch
Don Draper
Mary Ann Dunn
Grace Forsyth
Evelyn Freeman
Mary Ann Gatto
Marge Gorski
Loretta Giusti
Milton & Darlene Hagedorn
Dolores Herndon
Bruce & Kathy Hefner
Conald & Marie Houdenos
Betty Johnston
Phillip & Norma Lisac
James & Shirley Lunstrum
Rose McFrath
Florence Miller
Naomi Miller
Pat Mirich
Dorothea Morrissey
Judy Penny
Sue Richardson
William & Shirley Rutledge
Carmen Sharp
Yoshiro Shintani
Vern Susie Spaggiari
Conald Spear
Lorraine Thogmartin
Maxine Zobrist
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Our Village, Your Home
3560 SE 79th Ave, Portland, OR 97206
503-775-4414 www.villageenterprises.org
[email protected]
(503) 653-8100
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HEALTHY AGING SEMINARS AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The Milwaukie Center offers Healthy Aging seminars focused on a variety of
educational and health related topics presented by local professionals. Registration is
required for the seminars by phoning Social Services at (503) 653-8100.
DIABETES SUPPORT and
EDUCATION GROUP
Information, education and sharing for people with
Type 2 diabetes, their families and friends. Everyone
is welcomed.
May's topic: Wednesday, May 6, 1:30-3 p.m.
Teena Hall, gifted fitness instructor, will discuss how
to get involved in an appropriate exercise program
which meets your individual needs. Teena will also
help guide you in deciding what activities you enjoy
and how to stay motivated. It’s not too late to learn
new ways to improve your health and well being,
Teena can show you how!
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, May 12 6-7:30 p.m.
It’s important to take care of yourself, while you
are caring for a loved one. The caregivers support
group will provide participants an opportunity
to share their ideas, and meet with others who
are experiencing similar challenges. Participants
will receive tips on self care and stress reduction;
facilitated by staff from Elite Care and Helping Hands
Home Care.
PREVENTING AND REPORTING
MEDICARE FRAUD, AND
UNDERSTANDING THE INS AND
OUTS OF MEDICARE
Friday, May 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Participants will learn the basics of Medicare
coverage, including your rights. Also, tips on how to
prevent yourself from fraudulent Medicare schemes
and attempts to steal your identity.
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HOW TO GET AN ACCURATE
DIAGNOSIS
Friday, May 8, 1-2:30 p.m.
Presented by the Alzheimer’s’ Association.
Alzheimer’s affects people in various ways and
ripples out to impact the lives of those who interact
with them. Understanding what is happening to
a person with Alzheimer’s is key to interacting
effectively and providing quality care. It’s imperative
for the individual having symptoms to receive an
accurate diagnosis. Interested participants will
receive practical information that will help start
planning for the future.
ENGAGING WITH ADULT
CHILDREN
Tuesday, May 12, 10:30- Noon
Relationships with children change as we age.
Examine current problems and foster greater
understanding between generations. Be part of a
discussion about relationships with adult children.
Talk about some of your concerns. Presented by
volunteers from VIEWS.
UNDERSTANDING AND
RESPONDING TO DEMENTIA
RELATED BEHAVIOR
Wednesday, May 27, 2:30 -4 p.m.
Behavior is a powerful form of communication
and is one of the primary ways for people with
dementia to communicate their needs and feelings
as the ability to use language is lost. However, some
behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers
to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral
messages, identify common behavior triggers, and
learn strategies to help intervene with some of the
most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s
disease. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association.
Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods stone grinds all grains into flour, cereals and baking
mixes. Daily guided tours of our new manufacturing facility are open to the public
Monday through Friday at 10 am. The tour takes place at our World Headquarters
(not the Whole Grain Store), located at 13521 SE Pheasant Ct, Milwaukie, OR
97222. Call 800-349-2173 for help with questions, comments and directions.
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WALK WITH EASE
is a fitness program that can reduce pain and
improve overall health. If you can be on your feet
for ten minutes without increased pain, you can
have success with the Walk with Ease program.
Participants who have completed the program
have reported increased balance and strength,
reduction of pain associated with arthritis and
improved overall health.
Starts May 12 -- meets every Tues and Thurs
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. To register please phone Abby
at (503)794-8040.
VIEWS SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m.
VIEWS -- Volunteers Involved for the Emotional
Well-being of Seniors
You don’t have to face life’s’ challenges alone.
We have a few openings in our weekly senior
support group led by trained volunteer peer
counselors. The focus of this confidential, small
group is developing new ways of coping with
challenges, talking and listening to others about
their concerns and life changes.
For additional information, call (503) 261-6181
BRAIN GAMES
NCPRD will be there to help celebrate this exciting
moment and we encourage you to attend as well.
There will be a family-friendly dedication ceremony
complete with NCPRD RecMobile activities for kids.
You can even make an evening of it and take in the
sights, sounds and festivities of 2015’s First Friday
event in downtown Milwaukie.
We encourage everyone to come out and support
their local community and show their love for the
newly (vastly!) improved Riverfront Park. It is going
to be a gem on the Trolley Trail, a go-to boat launch
for locals and visitors alike and a wonderful spot
to take the family for a sunny afternoon. Join the
fun and mark this joyous occasion with the City of
Milwaukie!
Quilt Show Success!
Thank you for making the 21st Airing of the Quilts a
resounding success! The winner of the raffle quilt is
Eileen Jones.
A special thank you to the committee members
Shirley Workman, Dianne McRae, Terry Knott,
Lois Stevenson, Judy Jennings, Pat Curtis, Irene
Bachhuber, Lynn Betteridge and Jean Eggers for
their tireless effort of planning and implementing a
beautiful show for the community to enjoy.
Mondays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. -- $2 per session,
ongoing drop in.
Brain Games is a memory enhancement, interactive
program designed to exercise your "mental muscle."
Participants will learn methods to refresh your
memory and remember tasks. Join us for a relaxed
learning experience to sharpen your mental skills
and have fun, too. Led by Barbara Hemingway, MS.
Riverfront Park Opening!
NCPRD has a long tradition of working with our
partners and cities to help make projects come and
stay alive. Join us and the City of Milwaukie at 4 p.m.
on May 1 as they officially dedicate and open the
new and improved Riverfront Park.
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Come in and Relax with Some Hot Soup!
Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods is proud of our close and continuous association with the Milwaukie
Center. Our Whole Grain Store and Visitors Center is open 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Monday through Thursday,
and 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. We're now staying open for dinner. Stop by for a visit at 5000
SE International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, (503)607-6455.
(503) 653-8100
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Pat Arnold
Writing Instructor
Pat has been the writing instructor at the Milwaukie
Center since January 1996. She teaches Creative
Writing and Your Story, a memoir writing class.
If you take her class, you will learn how to take
ideas from your head to and put them into words.
Her classes are not the typical writing classes. It has
become a place of discussion and exchange of ideas
which builds a sense of camaraderie.
During the summer, students can range from 18 to
90+ years old which brings diverse conversations on
feelings and viewpoints that span multi-generations.
The result in Pat’s classes is more alertness and more
interest in life in her students.
Taking this class helps people connect with others
who have the same interest in writing. Sometimes
people find themselves taking the Your Story class
to help preserve some of the family stories that their
children are requesting.
The benefits of stimulating the brain, learning
a new skill, and making friends far outweigh an
afternoon spent watching television. Pat Arnold
graduated from Oregon State with a degree in
English Literature and a minor in Art History. She
would love to help you meet your goals of writing
for personal reasons, preserving family history, or
getting published.
Creative Writing
This class stimulates creative thinking and stretches
students’ abilities to see and write in fresh new ways.
Instructor:
Location:
Fee: Time/Date: Pat Arnold
Milwaukie Center
$70 62+ $53
1-2:45 p.m. W
6/24-8/12
Your Story
Learn how to preserve your history by remembering
moments and all the essential elements of your life.
Instructor:
Location:
Fee: Time/Date: Pat Arnold
Milwaukie Center
$70* 62+ $53
1-2:45 p.m. Th
6/25-8/13
PERFORMANCE!
Please join us on Monday, May 18 for a special
performance from our own Center Singers. They will
perform from 11 to 11:45 am. in the Trillium Room.
Beef stroganoff will be served at noon immediately
following the performance; $3 for those 60 years or
older and $5 for those under 60. Pete’s Café will also
be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Friends Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 20, 9:30 a.m.
Salal Room
Donor Appreciation Brunch
Wednesday, June 10, 9:30 a.m.
Camas/Dogwood Rooms
Anyone who has made a donation to the Milwaukie
Center is welcome to attend the Donor Appreciation
Brunch. The Friends take this opportunity to
distribute checks to several Center departments
and you will have the opportunity to hear how your
donations are used. The brunch is complementary
but we ask that you RSVP by June 5th.
Friends Quilters
The Friends would like to offer a sincere thank you
to their Quilting Committee. This group of women
meet each Thursday morning on the stage to hand
stitch quilts for people.
The proceeds go to the Friends of the Milwaukie
Center and their support of the Center. But where
they really shine is at the Quilt Show. All year long
we receive donations of fabric, magazines and other
items related to quilting and crafting. The Quilt
Committee sorts, folds, cleans and organizes all of
these items and offers them for sale at the Quilt
Show. This year, they made over $5,300!
Stop by sometime and say thank you to an
amazing group of women.
Where Were You?
We have received several stories about where you
were on an important or eventful date in history and
we will start printing them each month. Be sure to
send us your story if you haven’t already. Some of
the stories may be edited for brevity.
Geraldine Butler
My three sisters and I were leaving Boston for
Oregon on the morning of 9/11 at about 8:30 a.m. All
seemed normal until the pilot came on the speaker
and told us he was going to circle for awhile as he
wasn’t allowed to cross back into the U.S. (we had
crossed into Canada over the Great Lakes).
A little later the speaker came on and said the Twin
Towers had been hit by a plane and gone down. At
the time, they were building Twin Towers in Boston
that were not finished and we thought that’s what
they were referring to. The next thing we heard was
that we would be landing in Toronto. The pilot said
“It’s a sad day."
We weren’t allowed to leave the plane at first since
we didn’t have passports. After being questioned
and ID’s checked, we were finally allowed to leave
with only our hand luggage. At the hotel, we rushed
to the TV to find out what was going on and were
shocked to say the least. We immediately contacted
our family to let them know we were OK, they all
thought we were on one of the planes that crashed.
After three days we were finally on our way home.
The plane
that left
before us
crashed and
the one that
left after
us hit the
towers. We
know how
fortunate
we were.
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SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE 2015
Registration begins April 14, 9 a.m.
Register In Person at the Milwaukie Center
Register By Phone at (503) 794-8092
Register Online at ncprd.com
FITNESS AND HEALTH
*
*
*
*
Class
Day
Time
Dates
age 62+
Level
Circuit Training
Tu
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Jun 23-Aug 25
$50
$38
3&4
Complete Conditioning
Tu
9:25-10:10 a.m.
Complete Conditioning
Th
9:25-10:10 a.m.
Jun 23-Aug 25
$38
$29
3
Jun 25-Aug 27
$38
$29
3
EZ-Does-It Aerobics
M
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Jun 22-Aug 24
$38
$29
3
EZ-Does-It Aerobics
W
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Jun 24-Aug 26
$38
$29
3
EZ-Does-It Aerobics
F
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Jun 26-Aug 28
$34
$26
3
Functional Fitness
Tu
10:20-11:05 a.m.
Jun 23-Aug 25
$38
$29
2&3
Functional Fitness
Th
10:20-11:05 a.m.
Jun 25-Aug 27
$38
$29
2&3
INNERgystics
M
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Jul 13-Aug 24
$35
$26
3&4
INNERgystics
Th
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Jul 9-Aug 20
$35
$26
3&4
Gold Toning
W
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Jun 24-Aug 26
$50
$38
2&3
Gold Toning
F
12:15-1:15 p.m.
Jun 26-Aug 28
$45
$34
2&3
Hula Hooping
W
6-7 p.m.
Jul 1-Aug 19
$40
$30
3
Senior Field Day
W
10 a.m.-noon
May 27
FREE
FREE
-
Sit-N-B-Fit
M
11:05-11:50 a.m.
Jun 22-Aug 24
$38
$29
1&2
Sit-N-B-Fit
W
11:05-11:50 a.m.
Jun 24-Aug 26
$38
$29
1&2
Sit-N-B-Fit
F
11:05-11:50 a.m.
June 26-Aug 28
$34
$26
1&2
Stretch & Flex
Tu
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Jun 23-Aug 25
$38
$29
3
Stretch & Flex
Th
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Jun 25-Aug 27
$38
$29
3
Tai Chi: Beginner
MW
4-5 p.m.
Jul 6-Sep 2
$90
$68
2&3
Tai Chi: Beginner & Intermediate
MWF 10:10-10:55 a.m.
Jul 6-Sep 4
$101
$76
2&3
Tai Chi: Beginner & Intermediate
MW
Jul 6-Sep 2
$90
$68
2&3
Tai Chi: Martial Arts Form/Swords
MWF 9:20-10:05 a.m.
Jul 6-Sep 4
$101
$76
3&4
Tai Chi: Martial Arts Form/Swords
MW
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jul 6-Sep 2
$90
$68
3&4
Walking with Wayne “WWW”
W
10 a.m. at North Clackamas Pk
ongoing
FREE
FREE
3&4
Yoga
Tu
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Jun 23-Aug 25
$50
$38
2&3
Chair Yoga
M
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Jun 22-Aug 24
$50
$38
1&2
Mindfulness Meditation
W
6-7:30 p.m.
Jun 24-Aug 26
$80
$95 NR
1-4
Strength & Relaxation Yoga
M
2:40-3:40 p.m.
Jun 22-Aug 24
$50
$38
2&3
Strength & Relaxation Yoga
W
2:40-3:40 p.m.
Jun 24-Aug 26
$50
$38
2&3
Zumba
Tu
6:40-7:40 p.m.
Jun 23-Aug 18
$45
$34
3&4
Zumba Gold
W
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Jun 24-Aug 26
$50
$38
2&3
Zumba Gold
F
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Jun 26-Aug 28
$45
$34
2&3
Fitness and Health Course Intensity:
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Level 1 Need Support (Chair Fitness)
Level 2 Beginners
milwaukiecenter.com
Level 3 Active Now (Intermediate)
Level 4 Athlete (Advanced)
COMPUTER
Class
Day
Time
Dates
Non-Res.
Res.
Level
$
Computer First Steps
F
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Jul 10-31
$75
$65
1
$
Computer Basics
F
noon-2 p.m.
Jul 10-31
$75
$65
2
$
Computer Windows 8
F
9-11 a.m.
Jul 10-31
$75
$65
2
Class
Day
Time
Dates
Creative Writing
W
1-2:45 p.m.
Jun 24-Aug 12
$70
$53
Spanish I
M
2-3:30 p.m.
Jun 22-Aug 10
$60
$45
Spanish II
M
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Jun 22-Aug 10
$80
$60
Spanish Conversation I
M
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jun 22-Aug 10
$40
$30
Spanish Conversation II
M
9-10:30 a.m.
Jun 22-Aug 10
$60
$45
Your Story
Th
1-2:45 p.m.
Jun 25-Aug 13
$70
$53
Class
Day
Time
Dates
Line Dance: Beginner
Tu
11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Jun 23-Aug 25
$50
$38
Line Dance: Beginner
Th
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Jun 25-Aug 27
$50
$38
Line Dance: Intermediate
Th
1:35-2:35 p.m.
Jun 25-Jul 30
$50
$23
Class
Day
Time
Dates
Oil Painting
Th
9:30 a.m.-noon
Jun 25-Aug 13
$100
$75
Oil Painting
Th
1-3:30 p.m.
Jun 25-Aug 13
$100
$75
Class
Day
Time
Dates
NEW! Chinese Mah Jongg
M
12:30-3:30 p.m.
drop-in
$1 per session
Ukulele Jam Group
Th
9:30-11 a.m.
drop-in
$1 per session
Woodcarvers
W
8:30 a.m.-noon
drop-in
$1 per session
Party Bridge
Th
12:30-3:30 p.m.
drop-in
$1 per session
Bingo
Tu/Th
1-2 p.m.
drop-in
$1 per session
Mah Jongg
W
12:30-3:30 p.m.
drop-in
$1 per session
Cribbage
Th
1:30-3:30 p.m.
drop-in
$1 per session
Pool Table
M-F
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
drop-in
$1 per session
Class
Day
Time
Dates
Res.
Non-Res.
Ages
Z
Tiny Tots Creative Dance
W
4-4:30 p.m.
Jul 1-Aug 5
$50
$60
3-4
Z
Little Dancers Ballet/Jazz
W
4:40-5:10 p.m.
Jul 1-Aug 5
$50
$60
5-6
u
Dance Around The World Camp
M-Th
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Jun 15-18
$72
$82
4-8
u
Dance Around The World Camp
M-F
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Aug 3-7
$85
$95
4-8
LANGUAGE AND WRITING
age 62+
DANCE AND MUSIC
age 62+
ART
age 62+
ACTIVITY GROUPS
Visit ncprd.com
to register, click on
Sports/Camps.
u
Z Evening classes
KIDS CLASSES
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CLINICS
ON-SITE SERVICES
Information and Referral Services
Staff is available to connect people with Center
services and refer people to local community
resources. Don’t hesitate to call one of our Social
Service staff members:
Abby Kennedy
Lisa Kasubuchi
Linda Whitmore
(503) 794-8040
(503) 794-8038
(503) 794-8037
Tue-Fri
Blood Pressure
Pete’s Café
M–F, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Meet your friends at Pete’s Café
for coffee or lunch! Offerings include:
• Specialty salads
• Homemade soups daily
• Made-to-order sandwiches
• Hamburgers and hot dogs
Check out our full menu and enjoy tasty food at
reasonable prices.
M, 5/4 and Tu, 5/19 9:45 -11:45 a.m.; F, 5/22, 11:0012:15. This service is provided by volunteer nurses.
Foot Care
T, 5/5, 5/19, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Fee $30. Appointment required!
Must be 60 years old or a person with a disability.
Bring a basin and two towels to your appointment.
Foot Care Nurses LLC provide foot soaks and toenail/
callous trims.
Senior Law
T, 5/5, 5/19
Appointments required.
Volunteer elder law attorneys provide up to a half
an hour consultation on senior legal issues. This
service is available to older adults residing in North
Clackamas County. There is no charge for this service
however; donations to the Friends of the Milwaukie
Center are appreciated. Morning appointments are
available
OUTREACH SERVICES
Home Delivered Meals
Meals on Wheels. Fresh, well-balanced lunch meals
are delivered by volunteers to homebound older
adults (60+) and their caregivers. This service
improves nutrition for individuals who cannot shop
or cook for themselves. Meals are delivered Monday–
Friday, and frozen meals are available for weekends
and holidays. For more information, call the Social
Services office.
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Emergency Firewood
Seasoned firewood is available to low income seniors
and persons with disabilities residing in North
Clackamas Parks District. Firewood Program is
closed and will reopen in October 2015.
Resource Library
Check it out! The resource library has an abundance
of books available for loan on health and aging
issues. For more information, contact Social Services.
Trillium Lunch
M–F from noon to 12:30 p.m. A hot, well-balanced
lunch is served daily in the Trillium room. $3 for ages
60+, $5 for under 60 years old. See the schedules on
page 14 for dates and times of entertainment.
APAC Respite Program
“A Place at the Center” (APAC), W, 12:30–4 p.m.
APAC is an activities program for people with
memory loss or confusion due to Alzheimer’s, stroke
or related disorders. This program allows caregivers
to take some “time-out.” For information, call Lisa
Kasubuchi at (503) 794-8038.
Computer Work Stations
& Wireless Internet
Prescription Drug & Medicare Health
Insurance Assistance
Equipment Loan
Library
M-F, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (except in the Library
Wednesdays, 12:30–4:30 p.m.)
Computer work stations are available in the library
and Rhododendron room. Both locations have
internet connections for email or internet searches.
The Milwaukie Center is wireless, so bring your
laptop, log in and surf the Web.
Wheelchairs, canes, walkers, crutches and other
equipment are available for short-term loan. We
also accept donations of clean, functional medical
equipment, when storage allows. Available
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. only. Call Linda,
(503) 794-8037, or contact any social services staff.
Bill Payment Drop Box
No postage needed. Bills are mailed M-W-F. Bring
the following bills to the Milwaukie Center: PGE,
NW Natural Gas, Oak Lodge Water District, Wichita
Sanitary District,Water Environment Services,
Clackamas Water District.
911 Emergency Cell Phones
FREE! Keep yourself safe while out and about with a
phone for “911” calls ONLY. Contact Lisa Kasubuchi,
(503) 794-8038, for availability.
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)
volunteers are trained to provide prescription drug
and other Medicare health insurance assistance.
They are available to help individuals with medical
insurance, prescription drug inquiries and other
health or long term care insurance questions. Call
the SHIBA Help Line, (503) 655-8269, for info.
M–F, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Wednesday from
12:30–4:30 p.m. Loaning library contains books,
puzzles, videos and audio tapes. Periodicals are
available just outside the library door.
Other Senior Resources
The State of Oregon, Dept of Human Services
and Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, provide
services to Clackamas County. For additional info,
or to apply for services, phone the State’s Milwaukie
office, (971) 673-6600. The Protective Services
hotline is (971) 673-6655.
Donations of GPS Units Needed
Milwaukie Center needs a couple more GPS units for
our buses and Meals on Wheels drivers. Please bring
it by the Center if you have one to donate.
Voter Registration
Register to vote at the Milwaukie Center. Forms are
available to fill out and can be forwarded to the
Clackamas County Elections office by our receptionist.
Can Recycling
Bring your plastic, glass and aluminum beverage
containers to the Center to be recycled and returned
for money that supports Center programs and
services. The receptacle is in the Center by the ATM.
Transportation
Options are available to help you get to the Center
and the grocery store. We can also connect you
with other transportation resources. For more
information, call Nolan Borntrager (503) 794-8014.
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TRAVEL PROGRAM
Check with the Travel Desk about these and other trips (503) 794-8026
Breakfast at Buffalo Gap
John's Landing, Portland
May 12, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Breakfast is the favorite meal of most
Oregonians! Let's celebrate by going
to the Buffalo Gap and enjoying a
hearty platter of our favorite foods.
Bring money for Breakfast.
Cost for the trip: Res. $7/Non. Res. $8
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Graduation
Sandy
May 9, 12:15-3:30 p.m.
Observe a graduation ceremony for dogs who have been
trained for a year to assist people who are blind. This emotional
ceremony is the transition from the trainers to the families who
will become their forever families. After the ceremony, you are
invited to tour the facility. Cost: Res. $10/Non. Res. $12
The Travel Schedule for Sept and Oct is out!
Don't get left behind, sign up now for fun trips this fall.
Breakfast at the Waffle Window Japanese Garden in Fall colors
German Oktoberfest in Mt. Angel Hood River Harvest Festival
Country Cat restaurant in Montevilla and “save as” Tarboush Lebanese restaurant
Champoeg State Park historical buildings and lunch at the Donald Cafe
Tippy Canoe restaurant on the Sandy River Mingo's restaurant in Beaverton
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STAFF & FRIENDS PHONE LIST
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
MAIN PHONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 653-8100
TRAVEL DESK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(503) 794-8026
GIFT SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 794-8025
CENTER SUPERVISOR
May is here with June right around the corner.
Whew, does time fly or what? The Milwaukie
Center always has time to talk about volunteer
opportunities regardless of the time of year so
here goes:
OFFICE RECEPTION/TRAVEL
Presently, we have the following volunteer
positions available:
Marty Hanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 794-8058
Robin Bruce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 794-8067
SOCIAL SERVICES
Abby Kennedy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503)794-8040
Linda Whitmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(503) 794-8037
Lisa Kasubuchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 794-8038
FRIENDS OF THE MILWAUKIE CENTER
Colleen Sinsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(503) 794-8043
Kay Loeffl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(503) 794-8043
MAINTENANCE
John Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(503) 794-8044
Don Sager
Jonathan Lee
VOLUNTEERS
Judith Kallio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(503) 794-8034
RECREATION
Maria Lopez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(503) 794-8092
Tina Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 794-8015
FACILITY RENTAL
Rose Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (503) 794-8013
Alan Stonesifer
Paul Baker
Michelle Pikkarainen
Robert Okey
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Nolan Borntrager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(503) 794-8014
Bob Walden
Patti Jensen
Paul Baker
Richard Peterson
Meals on Wheels Driver
Pete's Café Kitchen Assistant -- Food Handlers
Card Preferred
Box Wiper
Information Desk
Receptionist
Gift Shop
Evening Bingo
Friends of the Milwaukie Center Board Member
Wood Splitter and Stacker
Rose Guardian Committee Member
Bingo Floor Walker
Bingo Paymaster
Bus Washer
Newsletter Courier
Respite Group Musician
Noon Entertainment -- Mon and/or Wed
Contact Judith Kallio, Volunteer Coordinator,
(503)794-8034, to find out more about
volunteering, explain the application process
or answer any questions you might have about
volunteering at the Milwaukie Center.
"Man becomes great exactly in the
degree in which he works for the
welfare of his fellow-men." Gandhi
MEALS ON WHEELS
Kathi Schroeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(503) 654-3030
Dennis Cronin
Von Theroux
Courtney Cornwell
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Monday
Tuesday
4
Pool Table
Pete’s Café
Blood Pressure
Check
10:30-11:45 Brain Games
Noon
Trillium Lunch
8:30–5
9–1
9:45-11:45
8:30–5
Pool Table
9–1
Pete’s Café
11
10:30-11:45 Brain Games
Noon
Trillium Lunch
18
8:30–5
9–1
8:30-2
9:00
Noon
Noon
1:00
3:00
3:00
Views*
Noon
Pool Table 19
Pete’s Café
Foot Care
Senior Law
Blood Pressure
check
Ruby Fandrich,
piano
Trillium Lunch
8:30–5
9–1
Noon
1:00
Pool Table 26
Pete’s Café
Trillium Lunch
Bingo
3:00
Views*
Pool Table
9–1
Pete’s Café
11-11:45
Center Singers
Performance
10:30-11:45
Brain Games
8:30–5
9–1
8:30–2:30
9:00
9:45-11:45
Noon
Trillium Lunch
Noon
MEMORIAL
DAY
5
8:30–5
Pool Table 12
9–1
Pete’s Café
10:30-noon Engaging with
Adult Children
Noon
Ruby Fandrich,
piano
Noon
Trillium Lunch
1:00
Bingo
8:30–5
25
Pool Table
Pete’s Café
Foot Care
Senior Law
Ruby Fandrich,
piano
Trillium Lunch
Bingo
Views*
Wednesday
CENTER CLOSED
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8:30–5
8:30
9:00–1
Noon
12:30
12:30
Pool Table
Woodcarving
Pete’s Café
Trillium Lunch
APAC*
Mah Jongg
8:30–5
8:30
9:00–1
Noon
12:30
12:30
Pool Table 13
Woodcarving
Pete’s Café
Trillium Lunch
APAC*
Mah Jongg
8:30–5
8:30
9:00–1
Noon
12:30
12:30
Pool Table 20
Woodcarving
Pete’s Café
Trillium Lunch
APAC*
Mah Jongg
8:30–5
8:30
9:00–1
Noon
12:30
12:30
2:30-4
Pool Table 27
Woodcarving
Pete’s Café
Trillium Lunch
APAC*
Mah Jongg
Dementia Related
Behavior
* Music & Dance: John Munger Memorial Jazz Band
* APAC: A Place at the Center. More info on Page 10
* VIEWS: Views Support Group. More info on Page 5
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Thursday
8:30–5
8:30
9:00–1
9:30
Noon
Noon
12:30
1:00
1:30
6:30
Pool Table
7
Friends Quilting
Pete’s Café
Ukulele Jam
Joan Rice, Piano
Trillium Lunch
Party Bridge
Bingo
Cribbage
Bingo
8:30–5
8:30
9:00–1
9:30
Noon
Noon
12:30
1:00
1:30
6:30
Pool Table 14
Friends Quilting
Pete’s Café
Ukulele Jam
Joan Rice, Piano
Trillium Lunch
Party Bridge
Bingo
Cribbage
Bingo
8:30–5
8:30
9:00–1
9:30
Noon
Noon
12:30
1:00
1:30
6:30
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Friends Quilting
Pete’s Café
Ukulele Jam
Joan Rice, Piano
Trillium Lunch
Party Bridge
Bingo
Cribbage
Bingo
8:30–5
8:30
9:00–1
9:30
Noon
Noon
12:30
1:00
1:30
6:30
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Friends Quilting
Pete’s Café
Ukulele Jam
Joan Rice, Piano
Trillium Lunch
Party Bridge
Bingo
Cribbage
Bingo
Friday
1
8:30–5
9:00–1
Noon
12:15
Pool Table
Pete’s Café
Trillium Lunch
Music & Dance*
8:30–5
9:00–1
10:30-11:30
Noon
12:15
1-2:30
Pool Table
Pete’s Café
Medicare Fraud
Trillium Lunch
Music & Dance*
Get an Accurate
Diagnosis
8:30–5
9:00–1
Noon
12:15
Pool Table
15
Pete’s Café
Trillium Lunch
Music & Dance*
8
Noon
12:15
Pool Table
22
Pete’s Café
Blood Pressure
Check
Trillium Lunch
Music & Dance*
8:30–5
9:00–1
Noon
12:15
Pool Table
29
Pete’s Café
Trillium Lunch
Music & Dance*
8:30–5
9:00–1
9:45-11:45
A I R I N G O F T H E Q U I LT S
AT T H E M I LWA U K I E C E N T E R
THANK YOU
to our 2015 sponsors:
Mill End Store Hampton Inn Friends of Milwaukie Center Save Stores
Fagan's Haven North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District
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MILWAUKIE, OREGON 97222
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CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
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Friday, May 8, 2015 ; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Located in the parking lot by the ball fields
in North Clackamas Park
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr, Milwaukie
Information booth
for Senior Medicare
Patrol (SMP) and
Senior Health
Insurance Benefits
Assistance (SHIBA)
sponsored by
Clackamas County
Social Services' Volunteer Connection Program
Preventing and Reporting Fraud, and the Ins & Outs
of Medicare 10:30-1130 a.m.
Shredding by Cintas and SMP; brought to you
by Senior Medicare Patrol.
Do you know the basics of your coverage?
Do you know your rights under Medicare?
This free event will provide community
members with a safe and secure resource to
shred their confidential personal documents.
If you believe you or a loved one is being discharged
too early from a hospital what can you do?
Shredding on-site by a certified Cintas
employee, from drop-off to destruction,
constantly monitored and protected.
Focus will also be on how to protect yourself from
fraudulent Medicare schemes and attempts to steal
your identity.
One-on-One help with SMP/SHIBA Certified Counselor
volunteers of Clackamas County from noon to1 p.m.