Sandy Senior Scene. Sandy, Oregon Gateway to Mt. Hood July & August 2016

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1 Sandy Senior Scene Sandy, Oregon Gateway to Mt. Hood July & August 2016 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 of you for being so wonderfully supportive of the new direct sale Pie Fundraiser. Many of you ordered pies and/or helped with advertising to family, friends, and church members. 80 pies have been pre-sold, but we ll bake 100 because there are sure to be folks who haven t heard of the new venture and will want to buy a pie. For a first year undertaking, the results are fantastic. Those of you who have fruit to donate, please bring it to the center on Wednesday, July 6th. All the baking will take place on Thursday, July 7th, and pies will be ready for pickup or delivery on the 8th. Membership & Newsletter renewal is underway. Forms were included in the previous newsletter, but if you need one just give us a call or stop by the front desk. You can also renew online at cityofsandy.com. Even if you receive the newsletter free via , please take time to renew. Membership is by donation and earns a spot on the birthday page in the newsletter and the bulletin board in the dining room. Check out the lineup for Sandy Summer Sounds & Starlight Cinema in Meinig Park: Sun. Amphitheater Music Wed. Main Stage Music Sat. Movies 7/17 Wine in the Woods: 5pm: Pablo Grabiel 7pm: Boy & Bean 8/3 Sandy Hops & Blues: 6pm: Tony Furtado 8pm: Ty Curtis Movies begin at dusk 7/30 Shaun the Sheep 7/24 Pretty Gritty 8/10 Conjunto Alegre 8/4 Cinderella (2015 version) 7/31 Blackberry Bushes 8/17 Too Loose Cajun/Zydeco 8/13 Inside Out 8/7 Kathryn Claire 8/24 Chervona 8/20 Zootopia Concerts 6:30 unless noted 8/31 The Barn Door Slammers 8/27 Star Wars: Force Awakens Director: Recreation Manager: Transit Manager Transit Assistant Administrative Secretary: Sandy Community/Senior Center Staff Nancy Enabnit Client Services Coordinator: Sarah Richardson Special Events Coordinator: Andi Howell Food Services Manager: Muna Rustam Change of Pace Coordinator: Bernice Jordan Driver/Bldg. Maintenance: Cami Henderson Carol Cohen Iris White Sarah Reis Dena Isbell

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. CLACKAMAS TOWN CENTER Fri., 7/1 & 8/5 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 Red Apple in Boring 7/16 & The Dragonfly Café & Bakery at the entrance to the RV Village in Welches 8/20 (Meet at 9 am at restaurant ); Pls sign up in advance! Little walking. HOOD RIVER for CHERRIES Tues., 7/5 DEPART: 9:00am RETURN: 4:00pm COST: $8 BRING: $$ for lunch & fruit Travel over the mountain to buy seasonal produce. A lunch stop will be planned. Moderate walking. AFTER-LUNCH DRIVES: SILVER FALLS Fri. 7/8 Beautiful walk to falls plus dinner out. PINE HOLLOW Fri., 7/22 Spend time by the lake, see the deer and visit an Old School House museum plus dinner out. MARYHILL MUSEUM & PEACHES Fri., 8/12 Enjoy a wonderful drive, the museum, pick up some peaches and a winery stop (time permitting). Dinner out. TOM McCALL NATURE PRESERVE Fri., 8/26 The magnificent plateau overlooks the Columbia River Gorge and is graced by spectacular wildflowers. Enjoy a drive on the old highway and dinner out. DEPART: 1:00pm (meet at center; take-home avail) RETURN: 9:00pm COST: $10 BRING: $$ for meal Little to Moderate walking. HIKES: MOLALLA RIVER STATE PARK Tues. 7/12 & WILLAMETTE MISSION PARK Tues, 8/23 DEPART: 9:00am RETURN: 4:00 pm COST: $8 Molalla River State Park is located at the confluence of the Molalla & Willamette Rivers. Hike the trail along the shore out and back, relatively flat, approx. 3.2 miles; restaurant stop for lunch Repeat trip to Willamette Mission State Park to explore the hiking trails. One of the most significant sites in the Willamette Valley, the original buildings are represented by ghost structures. Picnic lunch or add $8 for box lunch. Much walking. CHINOOK WINDS CASINO with MT. HOOD ATHLETIC CLUB - Mon., 7/18 DEPART: 7:15am RETURN: 7:30pm COST: Bus is Free! BRING: $ for lunch &? Mt. Hood Athletic Club has arranged for a motor coach to transport folks to Lincoln City with 15 spots for our group. Call or stop by to hold a spot. Little walking. CANBY FERRY & DINE-OUT at BACKSTOP BAR & GRILL Wed., 7/27 DEPART: 5:00pm RETURN: 9:00pm COST: $5 MENU PRICES: $ gratuity Travel the back roads to beautiful Canby. Backstop is located in a historical building and features a variety of entrees from salads to wraps to burgers to steaks. Enjoy sports treasures and memorabilia as well as a ride on the Canby Ferry. Little walking. A DAY IN CANNON BEACH - Tues., 8/9 DEPART: 8:30 am RETURN: 5:30 pm COST: $10 Enjoy a scenic drive the coast. Once in Cannon Beach, explore the town including bakeries, candy shops, art galleries and book stores. Gather for a lunch of chowder or seafood, then walk the beach or take in more of the quaint downtown. Much walking. CLACKAMAS COUNTY FAIR - Wed., 8/17 DEPART: 9:00 am RETURN: 4:00 pm COST: $5 Adult fair-goers have a day designed just for them. Admission cost is $2.00 for ages and those 75+ get in free. Check out the food booths, livestock displays, entertainment and exhibits. Much walking. OREGON STATE FAIR - Tues., 8/30 DEPART: 9:00 am RETURN: 5:00 pm COST: $8 There s no such thing as too much summer fun, and there s no better place to get your share than the Oregon State Fair. With roots going back to 1861, this is one of the nation s classics. Get an overall view with the Fair Lift, and enjoy the animals, flowers, canned goods, entertainment and that yummy fair food. Much walking. TRANSIT TRIPS: TILIKUM BRIDGE CROSSING (TUE. 7/19) & OSWEGO HERITAGE COLLECTOR CAR & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW (SUN. 8/28) July: DEPART: 9:15am RETURN: 4:30pm COST: $7 Take SAM & MAX to OMSI. Stroll the Tilikum Crossing, then on to Pioneer Square for a lunchtime concert. Approx. 2.5 miles of walking; fairly flat. Bring money for lunch. Pre-reg by 7/14. Much walking. Aug: DEPART: 10:15am RETURN: 4:30pm COST: $7 Take SAM, MAX & TriMet bus to Lake Oswego. Celebrate the beauty & function of 300 collector cars and over 40 classic boats. Bring money for lunch. Pre-reg by 8/23.

3 SPECIAL EVENTS PIE BAKING - Thurs., 7/7; Dining Rm; 12:30pm to parade time. Please sign up to mix, roll or decorate crust, fill shells, crimp or mark pies, bake or do dishes. Just one day of baking! Proceeds from sales benefit the Sandy/Boring Meals-on-Wheels program. CONTINUING GOOD HEALTH BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Tue., 7/5 & 7/19 and 8/2 & 8/16; 10:30-11am; Lounge Provided by volunteers from Mt. Hood Hospice. FOOT CARE CLINIC - Conf. Rm; CALL FOR APPT: or Bring a towel and clean feet. Also available: 10-min. foot massage $15/ single service; $22/two services. HEARING CLINIC NOW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!! Tues. 7/26 & 8/23 ; 11:00am Mike Baird of Oregon Hearing & Speech Center will provide hearing checks and hearing aid service. By appointment only. FUN & GAMES POKENO - Thurs 7/7 & 8/4; 12:45-2:15pm; Dining Rm. It s a card game & a board game! Join the fun. BINGO! Wed. 7/6 & Tues. 7/26, 8/2 & 8/16; 12:45pm; Cost: 25 per card for time of play. Cash for winners! BIRTHDAY PARTY - Mon., 7/11 & 8/8; 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., 7/23 & 8/27; 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., 7/13 & 8/10; 1-3:00pm; Conf. Rm. Open to those affected by Alzheimer s Disease or dementia disorders. Share concerns, get answers & learn about the disease. CLASSES TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE-Tues & Fri, 1-2pm (ongoing); Aud; Free!; Instr: Howard Noteworthy News 3 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. Exercises designed to increase flexibility & strength. Exercises done sitting and standing. SILVERTONES MUSIC GROUP - Mon. & Wed. 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., 7/14 & 8/11; 9am-12noon; BY APPT. ONLY. A volunteer attorney is available for a free 30-minute appointment offering legal help in areas such as estate planning, wills & consumer complaints MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - The SHIBA program 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. 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 is requested for rides outside the Sandy area; $2 charge each way.

4 4 July & August TRIP REGISTRATION FORM NOTE: Sign up NOW for July & August trips. July trip payment is due upon registration, however payment for August trips can be delayed until August 3rd. 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% administrative 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 or Home? Credit Transit Trip: Tilikum Bridge /Pioneer Square Concert NA NA TU 7/19 Register thru Recreation Dept. Transit Trip: Oswego Collector Car & Classic Boat Show NA NA Su 8/28 Register thru Recreation Dept. Clackamas Town Center F 7/1 9:30am 3:30pm $3 Clackamas Town Center F 8/5 9:30am 3:30pm $3 Hood River for Cherries Tu 7/5 9:00am 4:00pm $8 After lunch drive: Silver Falls State Park NA F 7/8 1:00pm 9:00pm $10 After lunch drive: Pine Hollow NA F 7/22 1:00pm 9:00pm $10 After lunch drive: Maryhill Museum & Peaches NA F 8/12 1:00pm 9:00pm $10 After lunch drive: Tom McCall Nature Preserve NA F 8/26 1:00pm 9:00pm $10 Hike: Molalla River State Park Tu 7/12 9:00am 4:00pm $8 Hike: Willamette Mission Park Tu 8/23 9:00am 4:00pm $8 Chinook Winds w/mt. Hood Athletic Club M 7/18 7:15am 7:30pm Free Canby Ferry & Dine-out at Backstop Bar & Grill W 7/27 5:00pm 9:00pm $5 A Day in Cannon Beach Tu 8/9 8:30am 5:30pm $10 Clackamas County Fair W 8/17 9:00am 4:00pm $5 Oregon State Fair Tu 8/30 9:00am 5:00pm $8 Breakfast w/friends Red Apple in Boring NA NA Sa 7/16 Meet at restaurant at 9:00am Bkfst w/friends at Dragon Fly Café and Bakery NA NA Sa 8/20 Meet at restaurant at 9:00am Mobility device? Cane: Walker Wheelchair Motorized wheelchair/scooter Special considerations? TOTAL DUE: $ OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Recorded: Initials: Credit Used: $ Cash: $ Check#: Credit Card # : Exp. Date: / Mark your calendar for a special holiday trip to Leavenworth from December 13th through 15th. Look for details in the next newsletter.

5 July Birthdays August Birthdays 5 7/3 MIDGE WADKINS 7/11 JOE CHRISMAN 7/14 GERMAINE WANNER 7/16 CLAUDE OGLE 7/17 HOWARD VAERETTI 7/24 PAT WEITZEL 7/27 LARRY GODFREDSEN 7/28 BILLIE FELTZ 7/28 JUDY BENNETT 7/29 ROLAND CARTISSER In Memoriam Staff and members of the Sandy Senior Center express sympathies to the families of Glenn Morley, Gana Esser and Carolyn Lusk who recently passed away. McDonald s Birthday Gift Certificate Drawing May winner was Donna Larrowe and June was Alberta Allen. July and August birthdays remember to put your name in the box for the drawings on the 11th & 8th. You can t win if you don t play! 8/2 SHARON BRIDGE 8/5 ELAINE DRIES 8/6 ALLEN PERHUS 8/6 DOROTHY KENAGY 8/7 PAT ROSENBACH 8/11 LYNN THEIS 8/11 ARLENE MORLEY 8/15 JOAN RAGAN 8/20 RUTH FISCHER 8/24 FRAN TAYLOR 8/25 SALLY PARTNOF 8/30 SHEILA JONES 8/31 ARDYTH KNAPP Potlucks are scheduled for Thursdays, July 14 & 28 and August 11 & 25. Bring your own table service and your favorite main dish, salad or dessert to share. Coffee is provided. 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. Now is the time to renew Membership & Newsletter! Call , go online at cityofsandy.com or stop by the front desk. Don t miss a single issue!

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8 JULY 2016 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLOSED 4 11 Beef tomato macaroni Corn Creamy coleslaw Homestyle chocolate pudding (Assembly of God, Living Way, Living Word, Nazarene) 18 Brd. Chicken Patty Whip potatoes w/gravy Capri Blend vegt Choc. Chip Bar 25 Brd. Chkn. Patty Whip potatoes w/gravy Wheat Bread Summer mixed fruit cup 5 Bkd. Beef Rigatoni Garden Vegt. Salad Ice Cream Cup 12 Rotisserie Style Chicken Lyonnaise potatoes Wheat Bread Watermelon 19 Chicken Pasta Salad On spin romaine Lentil Soup Wheat Roll Chilled peaches 26 Sloppy Joe On a bun Baked beans Mandarin pineapple salad Frosted white cake 6 BBQ Chicken On a bun Tater Tots Spin. Romaine Salad Chilled peaches 13 Brd. Baked Fish w/tartar sauce Tater tots Broccoli cuts Mar. Zucchini Salad Cookies & Cream pudding (Community Church of Sandy) 20 Roast pork w/orange glaze Colcannon potatoes Lima Beans Hermit Bar (Sandy Assembly of God) 27 Chkn. marsala bake Herbed carrots Spin. Romaine Salad Oat Bran roll Chilled peaches (Sandy Assembly of God) Kielbasa/Kraut On a bun Baked beans Creamy coleslaw Celebration sugar cookie (St. Michael s) 7 8 BBQ Mini Smokehouse chkn./cheddar Chop salad Garlic potatoes On spin romaine Steamed spinach Corn Chowder Sunflower seed Cracked wheat roll bread Pears Jello w/ topping (Community (AEC, Inc.) Church of Sandy) Swt. & Sour Chicken Cut green beans Rom Iceburg Salad French Roll Melon Cup 21 ½ Meatloaf Sdwch. On wheat bread Minestrone soup Country Slaw Applesauce 1 22 Beef Mushroom patty Sour cream & Chive potatoes Rom Iceberg Salad Multigrain Roll Orange Whip (Sandy Baptist) Chkn. in peanut sauce Over pasta Cut green beans Tossed Salad Butterscotch Bar

9 AUGUST 2016 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 ½ Egg Salad Sdwch. On wheat bread Vegetarian vegt. Soup Spin. Rom. Salad Chilled pears 2 Cowboy campfire stew Chuckwagon corn Creamy coleslaw S more pudding 3 Beef Rigatoni Mar. Zucchini Salad Orange Whip 4 Hearty Chicken Stew Corn Garden Veg. Salad Cornmeal Roll Peanut Butter Bar (AEC, Inc.) 5 Curried Chkn. & Rice On spin. romaine Potato onion soup Wheat dinner roll Chilled peaches (St. Michaels) 8 Salisbury Patty Sour Crm. Chive potatoes Cut Green Beans Yellow cake w/choc frosting (Sandy Assembly of God, Nazarene, Living Way & Living Word) 15 Mini Asian Chkn. Salad On spinach romaine Chunky Tomato Rice soup Cracked wheat roll Pineapple 22 ½ Tuna Sdwch. On wheat bread Split pea soup Broc. Raisin Salad Chilled pears Beef Patty On a bun Baked beans Carrot Raisin Salad Watermelon 29 9 Chkn. Alfredo Pasta Cut Green Beans Carrot pineapple salad Apple/rhubarb crisp 16 Grd. Beef & Potatoes Garden Vegt. Salad Homestyle Choc. Pudding 23 BBQ Pork On a bun Corn off the cob Creamy coleslaw Ice Cream Cup 30 Pasta Primavera Cut Green Beans Spin. Rom. Salad Confetti Cake 10 Roast turkey w/gravy Lyonnaise potatoes Broccoli Cuts Wheat Bran Bread Cinnamon Applesauce (Community Church of Sandy) 17 Chkn. Patty w/gravy Delmonico potatoes Country Trio Vegt. Zucchini Brownie 24 Swt & sour Turkey w/rice Broccoli cuts Spin. Rom Salad Potato wheat roll Spiced Pears (Sandy Assembly of God/Living Word) 31 Orange glazed Chicken Whipped potatoes Multigrain bread Chilled peaches (Sandy Assembly of God/Living Word) 18 Spaghetti w/meat sauce Mixed vegts. Tossed Salad French roll Mandarin pineapple cup Chkn. Tetrazinni Corn Rom. Iceberg Salad Oatmeal Roll Melon Cup (Community Church of Sandy) 19 Pork choppie w/gravy Whipped sweet potatoes Scand. Blend Vegt. Rice pudding Beef w/ peppers & onions Whipped potatoes Green Peas Cherry Whip (Sandy Baptist)

10 Are you prepared for a Disaster? Basic Emergency Supply Kit Water: 1 gallon per person per day for at least 3 days, for drinking & sanitation Cash on hand in small bills At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food (can opener if kit contains canned goods) Battery-powered or hand crank radio & extra batteries (optional: NOAA Weather Radio ) Flashlight & extra batteries Whistle to signal for help Dust mask to help filter contaminated air; plastic sheeting & duct tape to shelter in place Moist towelettes, garbage bags & plastic ties for personal sanitation Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities First aid kit Warm clothing Local maps Tune in to 1660-AM for local updates Top Reasons to Prepare for a Disaster 1. Disasters are more prevalent today Since 1985 there has been a 400% increase globally in natural disasters 2. Disasters have increased in size & extent of devastation Think wildfires, hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes. The entire length of the Oregon coast is in a subduction zone, more prone to earthquakes. 3. Disasters have become more complex Many large-scale disasters give rise to secondary problems 4. Pandemics can spread rapidly and overwhelm the under-prepared With modern-day ease of travel, infectious disease can spread rapidly 5. Disasters impact the whole person & the whole community 6. Disasters reveal who are the most vulnerable in a community 7. Disasters impact the entire community but disproportionately affect the poor and vulnerable Use this list to help prepare Sandy Golden Age Club Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055