Sandy Senior Scene. Sandy, Oregon Gateway to Mt. Hood May & June 2015

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1 Sandy Senior Scene Sandy, Oregon Gateway to Mt. Hood May & June 2015 Sandy Senior Center ~ Established April 15, 1974 Located in the Melvin N. Haneberg Community Center Pioneer Blvd., Sandy, OR Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday/Phone: Fax: Funded by: City of Sandy/Clackamas County/State of Oregon Senior & Disabled Services/Older Americans Act Thanks to all who took time to share ideas about trips and activities. We received over 30 surveys, and we re still compiling the results. It s not too late to make your opinion known, so feel free to pick up a survey at the front desk. Check off the topics that interest you, and jot down a few suggestions of your own. Day trips, overnighters, hikes, dine-outs and center activities will be shaped by your Bright Ideas. The LIONS CLUB SCREENING VAN will be at the center on Tuesday, May 19th from 9am to 1pm. Take advantage of free Diabetes testing (fast for 3 hours), glaucoma, vision, hearing and blood pressure testing. ROUND-UP FEVER! It s time to sign up for the Pendleton Round -up! Iris has planned a fabulous 3-day adventure Thurs-Sat, Sept th. Included is an underground tour, Happy Canyon pageant, parade and Round-up Rodeo. Total cost is $375, and a $75 non-refundable deposit will hold your spot with the $300 balance due on August 3rd. Only 14 spots available! Much walking. LET ER BUCK. NOAH S QUEST 5/10k WALK & RUN This year marks the 10th Annual Noah s Quest 5 & 10k walk/run. Participants will assemble at Sandy Bluff Park on Saturday, June 27th. Pick up a registration form at the center or download one at ww.noahsquest.org. Director: Recreation Manager: Transit Manager Transit Assistant Administrative Secretary: Sandy Community/Senior Center Staff Nancy Enabnit Client Services Coordinator: Sarah Richardson Special Events Coordinator: Julie Stephens Food Services Manager: Andi Howell Change of Pace Coordinator: Bernice Jordan Driver/Bldg. Maintenance: Cami Henderson Carol Cohen Iris White Sarah Reis JoAnn Bernhardt

2 2 Places To Go & Things To Do Fill out the form on page 4, attach payment and drop it by (or mail) to the center. At 10:00am on the first day of sign-ups (always the first working day of the month) staff will randomly draw from the stack of registrations and sign folks up. ONCE A TRIP FILLS, EXCESS NAMES WILL GO ON A WAITING LIST, AND THOSE PEOPLE WILL BE NOTIFIED. After 10:00am registration will be on a first come, first served basis. CLACKAMAS TOWN CENTER Fri., 5/1 & 6/5 DEPART: 9:30am RETURN: 3:30pm COST: $3.00 (trans.) Lunch on your own See what s new at the mall! Much walking. BREAKFAST WITH FRIENDS: (Meet at restaurant 9 am); 5/16 at Heidi s in Gresham; 6/20 at Tollgate in Sandy. Pls sign up in advance! Little walking. SHORT SCENIC DRIVE Thurs., 5/21 DEPART: 1:00pm (Meet at center-take home avail.) RETURN: 6:00pm COST: $5 BRING: $$ for dessert Take to the road and see where you end up. Always a fun adventure. Moderate walking. HIKES: CRYSTAL SPRINGS RHODODENDRON GARDEN (Tues., 5/5); PORTLAND WATERFRONT & NAVY SHIPS (Thurs., 6/4) ~ DEPART: 9am RETURN: 3pm COST: $5 BRING: Water & $$ for lunch Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is a unique 7-acre park containing an outstanding collection of plants. A springfed lake surrounds much of the garden, attracting countless waterfowl. Stroll by three waterfalls via two picturesque bridges and wander down paths to Crystal Springs Lake. View the Rose Festival in full swing with a walk along the Willamette. Start out on the East Side Esplanade, then cross over to Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The Navy ships should be in port; bring a photo ID as ship tours are granted on a first come, first served basis. Hikes are fairly flat and between 2-4 miles. Lunch stops planned. Much walking. AFTER-LUNCH DRIVES: HISTORIC BALCH HOTEL (Fri. 5/8); COVERED BRIDGE TOUR (Fri. 6/19) DEPART: 12:00 Noon (Lunch 11:30) RETURN: 9:00pm COST: $10 BRING: $$ for meal Enjoy a leisurely drive along the Columbia Gorge to Dufur for a tour of the Historic Balch Hotel. Take in displays at the Dufur Museum featuring a turn-of-century school house and cabin. A dinner stop is planned at the classic Dufur Pastime. Oregon has the largest collection of covered bridges in the west. Many of these unique, authentic wood-covered bridges, built in the 30 s & 40 s, are located in Linn County. A special dinner stop is planned. Moderate walking. EVERGREEN AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Tues., 5/12 DEPART: 8:30am RETURN: 5pm COST: $25 BRING: $$ for lunch Guided tour of the designs of Orville & Wilbur Wright to a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird that can fly at speeds over 2,000 miles per hour. Marvel at the centerpiece of aeronautic breakthroughs, the Spruce Goose. Lunch at Hotel Oregon in McMinnville, then return to the museum for an aviation movie prior to the return trip. Much walking. HEIRLOOM ROSES & BRIGITTINE MONKS Fri. 6/12 DEPART: 8:30am RETURN: 5pm COST: $8 BRING: $$ for lunch, roses & fudge St. Paul s Heirloom Roses features thousands of beautiful, roses. Walk through 7 acres of gardens and take in the fragrance of old garden roses & the newest hybrid teas. Lunch at the Blue Goat in Amity followed by a stop at Brigittine Monks for gourmet confections. Much walking. DINE-OUTS AT THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY (5/27) & COLUMBIA GORGE HOTEL (6/24) DEPART: 5:00pm (5/27) & 4:30pm (6/24) RETURN: 9:00pm COST: $3 (5/27) & $5 (6/24) MENU PRICES: $11-15 (May); $18-36 (June) + 20% Spaghetti, ravioli and lasagna Clackamas Spaghetti Factory features everyone s favorite Italian dishes. Meals include bread, soup/salad, beverage & dessert. Simon s Cliff House at the Columbia Gorge Hotel is passionate about featuring Oregon cuisine. Menus reflect a commitment to locally grown ingredients from farmers, fishermen & ranchers in Oregon and Washington. Enjoy the most breathtaking views in the Gorge from the dining room. Little walking. NW SENIOR THEATRE: COLORFUL MELODIES Wed, 5/20 ~ DEPART: 10:00am RETURN: 5pm COST: $10 BRING: $$ for lunch Start the trip with lunch out, then onto the Alpenrose Dairy. Featuring music of Rodgers & Hammerstein and Irving Berlin with singing, dancing, comedy & merriment. Great fun is in store. Moderate walking. SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO - Mon. 6/29 DEPART: 7:15am RETURN: 6:30pm COST: $3 BRING: $ for lunch &? Take the senior van shuttle to Gresham, then board the Spirit Mountain luxury motor coach, complete with plush recliner seats and an on-board restroom. Fun & lunch awaits at Spirit Mountain. Little walking. TRANSIT TRIPS: OREGON PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAIN RIDE (Sat. 5/16) & OMSI (Sun. 6/7) DEPART: 10:15am RETURN: 5:00pm COST: $5 (trans.) BRING: $ for lunch OR Pac RR: Use public transit to get to SE Portland. Take a train ride along the Willamette from Oaks Park. OMSI: Take the MAX and street car to OMSI. The first Sunday of the month it is $2 to explore the museum and exhibits, and most of the other attractions are discounted to $5.00 per person. Lots of walking, but lots of places to sit and rest. Lunch stops planned for both trips. Much walking.

3 Noteworthy News 3 SPECIAL EVENTS MOVIE: SELMA (Fri. 5/15) & MONKEY KINGDOM (Fri. 6/26); 12:45pm, Dining Room Selma is a chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, AL in (PG-13; 128 min.) Monkey Kingdom's breathtaking footage of primates in the wild will please animal lovers of all ages. Follow the struggles of a young monkey mother as she cares for her baby in the wilds of Southern Asia. (G; 85 min.) SANDY SCHOOL OF DANCE - Wed. 5/27; 12:20pm; Dining Rm. The costumes are cute and the dancers are cuter. Enjoy performers from the Sandy School of Dance as they present From Sea to Shining Sea. CONTINUING GOOD HEALTH HEALTHY HABITS FOR A HEALTHIER YOU Wed. 5/27 from 1:30-3:30pm; Auditorium. The health of the brain and the body are connected. Science is able to provide insight into how to optimize physical and cognitive health as we age. Learn about research in diet & nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to incorporate recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. MASSAGE THERAPY-Mon, MAY IS CANCELED & 6/1; Conf Rm; by appointment only. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC - Wed., 5/6, 5/20 & 6/3, 6/17; 11am; Lounge Provided by volunteers from Mt. Hood Hospice FOOT CARE CLINIC - Wed., 5/20 & Tues/Wed. 6/16 & 6/17; Conf. Rm; CALL FOR APPT. Bring a towel and clean feet. Also available: 10-min. foot massage (if you d like this service, please sign up for TWO consecutive 10 min. time slots). $15/single service; $22/two services. HEARING CLINIC Tues. 5/5 & 6/2 ; 11:00am Mike Baird of Oregon Hearing & Speech Center provides hearing checks & hearing aid service. Signups are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. FUN & GAMES CRIBBAGE LESSONS & GAMES - Wed. 5/6 & 20 & 6/3 & 17; 1:00-2:30pm; Lounge. All welcome to join. Cards, pegs & boards. Lessons available for those new to the game. POKENO - Thurs 5/7 & 6/4; 1:00-2:30pm; Dining Rm. It s a card game & a board game! Join the fun. BINGO! - Wed., 5/13 & Tues., 5/26, 6/9 & 6/23; 12:30 pm; Cost: 25 per card for entire time of play. Cash for the winners! BIRTHDAY PARTY - Mon., 5/11 & 6/8 11:30am-1pm; Dining Rm. Come for lunch, have a piece of birthday cake and enjoy music by the Silvertones. BRIDGE - Mondays; 6:30pm; Lounge. Veteran players and newcomers welcome. PINOCHLE - Mondays; 1pm; Lounge. Everyone welcome to join in the fun. MOUNTAIN JAMBOREE - Sat., 5/23 & 6/27; 7pm; Dining Rm. Sing, play & dance on the liveliest Sat. of the month! Bring a dessert to share. Coffee s on us. SUPPORT GROUPS ALZHEIMER S SUPPORT GROUP - Wed., 5/13 & 6/10; 1-3:00pm; Conf. Rm. Open to anyone whose life is affected by Alzheimer s Disease or related dementia disorders. Share concerns, get answers and learn more about the disease. CLASSES TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE-Tues & Fri, 1-2pm (ongoing); Auditorium; Free! Instructor: Howard Newman; Moving for Better Balance is a fallprevention program for older adults. Class consists of 8- form core routine with built-in exercise variations. A CHANGE OF PACE - Wednesdays; 1-5pm; Dining Rm. Appropriately structured activities for individuals with Alzheimer s Disease or related dementia disorders. Cost: $12/ 4-hours (financial asst. available) for more info. OIL PAINTING - Mondays at 1pm; Art Rm. Call Anna Mae for info. FLEX & STRETCH - Tues. & Thurs; 11am; Auditorium. Susan Franklin leads participants through exercises designed to increase flexibility & strength. Exercises done sitting and standing. SILVERTONES MUSIC GROUP - Mon. 10am; Dining Rm. New members welcome at all times. Musicians and singers get together and plan a program for birthday party and other performances. SERVICES LAW PROJECT - Thurs., 5/14 & 6/11; 9am-12noon; BY APPT. ONLY. Attorney available for a free 30-minute appointment offering legal help in areas such as estate planning, wills & consumer complaints. MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - SHIBA is sponsored by Clackamas County and designed to help participants with Medicare insurance claims. OUTREACH SERVICES - Home visits to assist with coordination of services to maximize independent lifestyles.

4 4 PROBLEM-SOLVING/INFORMATION & REFERRAL - Help with concerns about life situations: in-home care, home repairs, consumer problems, finances, housekeeping, nutrition, access to other agencies, personal loss, etc. SHOPPING SERVICE - Thurs.; 9am (please call at least one day in advance). Van rides to local stores. Stops limited depending on time available. Suggested donation is $1.50. TRANSPORTATION - Rides available to adults 60+ in the Sandy area for shopping, medical appts., and center lunch. A 24-hr. notice is necessary to assure the best service for local rides. Suggested donation 75 each way. Rides are available for medical appts. in Gresham/Portland. Advance notice requested for rides outside Sandy area; $2 charge each way. May and June, TRIP REGISTRATION FORM NOTE: Sign up NOW for May & June trips. May trip payment is due upon registration, however payment for June trips can be delayed until 6/3. Each person can register for him/herself and one other individual. REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 7 days (or fewer) of trip date; Cancellations made 8 or more days prior to trip date will be charged a 25% admin fee, and the balance will be refunded as a credit. Name: Phone: Birthdate: Name: Phone: Birthdate: Mark Choice Trip Pick Up? Take Day Date Depart Return Fee Paid/ Home? Credit Transit Trip: Oregon Pacific Railroad Train Ride NA NA SA 5/16 Register thru Recreation Dept. Transit Trip: OMSI NA NA SU 6/7 Register thru Recreation Dept. Clackamas Town Center F 5/1 9:30am 3:30pm $3 Clackamas Town Center F 6/5 9:30am 3:30pm $3 Evergreen Air & Space Museum Tu 5/12 8:30am 5:00pm $25 Short, Scenic Drive NA Th 5/21 1:00pm 6:00pm $5 After lunch drive: Balch Hotel & Dufur Museum NA F 5/8 12 Noon 9:00pm $10 After lunch drive: Covered Bridges Tour NA F 6/19 12 Noon 9:00pm $10 Hike: Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Tu 5/5 9:00am 3:00pm $5 Hike: Portland Waterfront & Navy Ships Th 6/4 9:00am 3:00pm $5 Heirloom Roses & Brigittine Monks F 6/12 8:30am 5:00pm $8 NW Senior Theater: Colorful Melodies W 5/20 10:00am 5:00pm $10 Spirit Mountain Casino M 6/29 7:15am 6:30pm $3 Breakfast w/friends at Heidi s in Gresham NA NA Sa 5/16 Meet at restaurant at 9:00am Breakfast w/friends at Tollgate NA NA Sa 6/20 Meet at restaurant at 9:00am Dine-out: Old Spaghetti Factory W 5/27 5:00pm 9:00pm $3 Dine-out: Columbia Gorge Hotel W 6/24 4:30pm 9:30pm $5 Pendleton Round-Up ($75 non-refundable deposit due at registration; balance due 8/3) Th- Sa 9/ :30am 8:30pm $375 TOTAL DUE: $ Mobility device? Cane: Walker Wheelchair Motorized wheelchair/scooter Special considerations? OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Recorded: Initials: Credit Used: $ Cash: $ Check#: Credit Card # : Exp. Date: /

5 May Birthdays June Birthdays 5 5/2 Nate House 5/3 Patricia Shultz 5/4 Marie Moran 5/4 Caroline Eisert 5/5 Susan Franklin 5/9 Iga Moore 5/15 Mary Burck 5/18 Bob Elkins 5/24 Arlene Couch 6/8 Robert Jones 6/9 Phyllis Matz 6/16 Larry Carey 6/17 Lori Wise 6/17 Alberta Alllen 6/17 Misty Dawn Light 6/20 Gina Sutherland 6/23 Myrna Holems 6/26 Dora Gulvin 6/28 Doris Bowers McDonald s Gift Certificate Drawing March s winner was Bill Odbert and the April winner was Carol Ann Kosbau Evans. For May, make sure you put your name in the box on the 11th, and the June birthday drawing will be on the 8th. You can t win if you don t play! In Memoriam Staff and members of the Sandy Senior Center express their sympathies to the families of Pat Carmony, Lottie Clark and Carol Hedges who passed away in March. In April we lost center members Carol Ryan and Richard Hueston. Ken Hovda, dedicated volunteer and friend of the Senior Center, Ant Farm and Community Action Center passed away in April as well. Broccoli Salad w/cashew Dressing 3/4 cup roasted, salted cashews 5 1/2 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 4 tsp yellow curry powder 2 1/2 tsps light agave syrup 1/2 tsp Salt Pinch of pepper For the salad: 4 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds Golden Age Club potlucks are scheduled for Thursdays, May 14 & 28, and June 11 & 25. Bring your own table service and a favorite main dish, salad or dessert to share. Coffee is provided. GAC board meetings are held following the second potluck of the month. Friendly Nook Gift Shop Look no further than the Friendly Nook for that special gift! Jewelry, pretty baskets, soft afghans, dolls & many other items. Great gifts, at a reasonable price. Come in and browse! 2 Tbsp roasted, salted cashews. roughly chopped Directions: 1. Place the cashews in a medium bowl and cover with water. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours. 2. After 8 hours, drain the cashews and place into a small food processor. 3. Add the remaining dressing ingredients into the food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside. 5. In a large bowl combine the broccoli, red onion, cilantro, and cranberries. Stir until evenly mixed. Cover and let sit for at least an hour. 6. Just before serving, mix in the sunflower seeds and cashews and DEVOUR

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8 MAY 2015 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 4 DC Beef Stew Cut Green Beans Spin. Rom. Salad Cornmeal Bread Jello w/whip topping (Immanuel Lutheran) 5 ½ Ham & Chz. Sdwch. On whole wheat brd. Lentil Soup Spin Rom. Salad Golden Fruit Cup 6 SW Omelet Bake Brocoli Cuts Pineapple Squash Roll Choc. Zuch. Brownie 7 Beef Enchilada Bake Corn Spin. Rom Salad Seven Grain Roll Baked Custard (AEC, Inc.) 1 Chkn. Patty w/chicken gravy Steamed carrots Seven Grain Bread Frostd. Spice Cake (St. Michael s) 8 ½ Tuna Salad Sdwch. On whole wheat brd. Split Pea Soup Country Coleslaw Pear Crisp (Community Church of Sandy) 11 Chicken w/supreme sauce Garlic whipped potatoes Green peas & onions Multigrain bread Wht cake w/lemon frst (Sandy Assembly of God, Nazarene, Living Way, Living Word) 18 Paprika Chicken Brst. Mixed Vegts. Seven Grain Bread Blushing pears (Immanuel Lutheran) 12 Rst. Turkey w/gravy Grn. Beans & Tomatoes Onion Bread Peach crisp 19 Mini Santa Fe Salad On spinach romaine Minestrone soup Wheat Dinner Roll Spiced applesauce 13 Bkd. Beef Rigatoni Cut Green Beans Country Coleslaw Cracked Wheat Roll Hermit Bar (Community Church of Sandy) 20 Chkn. Ala King Country trio vegt. Broccoli Cuts Steamed Rice Lime pear jello (Sandy Assmbly of God/Living Way) 14 POTLUCK 21 Grd. Beef Stew Corn Spin. Rom Salad Wheat Roll Chilled peaches (Avamere) 15 BBQ Smkhse. Ribette Delmonico potatoes Green peas Caraway Rye Bread Orange 22 Spinach Lasagna Cut Green Beans Rom. Iceburg Salad Cornmeal Roll Banana Pudding (Sandy Baptist) 25 CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY 26 Beef patty on a bun Corn Creamy coleslaw Mixed fruit cup 27 Shoyu Chkn. Lyonnaise potatoe Green Peas Oat RyeBrea Apple Crisp (Sandy Assmbly of God/Living Way) 28 POTLUCK 29 Swt & Sour Chkn Rice Green peas Rom. Iceburg Salad Garlic Roll Jello w/whip topping

9 JUNE 2015 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Mac & Cheese Broccoli Cuts Garden Veg. Salad Potato Wheat Roll Choc. Cake w/choc. frosting (Immanuel Lutheran) 1 ½ Tuna Salad Sdwch. Wheat bread Chicken Vegt. Soup Creamy coleslaw Spiced pears (Assmbly of God, Nazarene, Living Way, Living Word) 15 Chkn. Tetrazinni Green Beans Tosssed Salad Seven Grain Roll Mandarin pineapple cup (Immanuel Lutheran) 22 Meatloaf w/gravy Capri Blend. Vegt. Seven Grain Bread German Choc. Cake 8 2 ½ Meatloaf Sdwch. On whole wheat. Brd Popeye potato soup Mar. zuchinni salad Pineapple 9 Pork choppie w/gravy Lyonnaise potatoes Glazed carrots White bread Choc. Chip Bar 16 Chikn. Patty w/gravy Scand. Blend Vegt. Herb Bread Orange cake w/orange frosting 23 Rst. Turkey w/gravy Colcannon Potatoes Succotash Squash Breaad Ice cream Turkey ala king Rice Mixed vegt. Spinach rom. salad White Dinner Roll Chocolate pudding 3 10 Chicken Pomdoro Peas & Carrots Spin. Rom. Salad Caraway Rye Roll Peanut Butter Bar (Community Church of Sandy) 17 Waikiki Chicken Rice Scand Blend Vegt. Orange 24 Chicken Lo Mein Green Beans Mar. Zucchini Salad Multigrain Roll Hermit Bar (Sandy Assmbly. Of God) 4 Mexican chkn. Pasta Zucchini Mar. spring Garden Salad Cornmeal Roll (AEC. Inc.) 11 POTLUCK 18 Mini Chef Salad On spin. rom. salad Crm. of Broccoli White Dinner Roll Butterscotch bar (Avamere) Chkn. Patty w/gravy Cut green beans Whole wheat brd. Pineapple (St. Michael s) 5 12 ½ Shvd. Turkey Sdwch. Wheat Bread Navy Bean Soup Carrot Slaw Chilled peaches (Community Church of Sandy) 19 Beef Patty On a bun Baked beans Mar. Broc. Salad Choc. Chip Bar Brd. Bkd Fish w/tartar sauce Tater Tots Mixed Vegts. Bran Wheat Roll Strawberry Whip (Sandy Baptist) 29 Chkn. Chop Suey Rice Cut Green Beans Country Coleslaw Oat Bran Roll Tapioca pudding 30 Santa Fe Chkn. Salad On spinach romaine Ham barley soup Oatmeal Roll Spiced applesauce

10 Memorial Day isn t just an excuse to take a long weekend and loaf around eating grilled meats although those are certainly among the reasons to love the holiday. Here are some facts about the favorite summer kick-off holiday: 1. It was originally called Decoration Day To honor the deceased, soldiers would decorate graves of their fallen comrades with flowers, flags and wreaths. Although Memorial Day became its official title in the 1880s, the holiday wouldn t legally become Memorial Day until It wasn t always celebrated the last Monday of May After the Civil War, General John A. Logan called for a holiday commemorating fallen soldiers to be observed every May 30. Due to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Memorial Day was moved to the last Monday of May. 3. It s legally required to observe a National Moment of Remembrance In December 2000, Congress passed a law requiring Americans to pause at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day to remember and honor the fallen, but this doesn t appear to be common knowledge. 4. James A. Garfield delivered a rather lengthy speech at the first Memorial Day ceremony It was still called Decoration Day, and at the time, Garfield was a Civil War General and Republican Congressman, not yet a President. On May 30, 1868, he addressed the people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery. If silence is ever golden, Garfield said, it must be beside the graves of 15,000 men, whose lives were more significant than speech, and whose death was a poem the music of which can never be sung. 5. Several states observe Confederate Memorial Day In addition to the national holiday, nine states officially honor those who died fighting for the Confederacy in the Civil War: Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Georgia. 6. Waterloo, New York is considered the birthplace of Memorial Day In 1966 Congress unanimously passed a resolution to officially recognize Waterloo as the birthplace of the holiday. However, it remains a contentious debate, with other towns, like Boalsburg, Pa., claiming the title of Birthplace of Memorial Day as well. 7. More than 36 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this Memorial Day At least, according to AAA estimates. That s the highest total since the recession. Sandy Golden Age Club Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055