Sandy Senior Scene. Sandy, Oregon Gateway to Mt. Hood MARCH & APRIL 2017

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1 Sandy Senior Scene Sandy, Oregon Gateway to Mt. Hood MARCH & APRIL 2017 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 Thanking My Posse One of the benefits of being a short-timer is allowing myself a bit of self-indulgence without feeling guilty. It would be difficult to find a more caring team than the wonderful women I ve had the pleasure of working with. They are dedicated to making sure all aspects of the Center run smoothly and all of you have the best possible experience when you walk through the doors, take a trip or access services. They not only work here but have donated money and volunteered countless hours for the greater good as well. Iris White has been the Food Service Manager for 38 years. She also plans and drives some of the trips. Iris has an upbeat attitude and truly wants everyone to feel welcome and have a good time. sports leagues, but she was instrumental in construction of Sandy s first dog park. She possesses the unique combination of being a dog person, a cat person, and a people person, displaying kindness to all. Sarah Reis has been with the Center for 8 years as the Wednesday afternoon Alzheimer s Respite Program Coordinator. She is patient, compassionate and clever in her approach to participants and their loved ones. Dena Isbell has worn several hats and worked off and on at the center for many years. We were lucky enough to hire her permanently in 2015 as Driver and Custodian. She is efficient with a fun and friendly flair. Cami Henderson has served as Client Services Coordinator for 28 years. She knows more about services available to older adults than anyone else in Clackamas County. She is a champion problemsolver and advocate. Andi Howell has been with the City for 4 years, first as Transit Assistant, now as Transit Director. She views public transit as an equalizer. New programs like the Shopper Shuttle demonstrate her innovative and caring approach to providing service. Carol Cohen has worked in Recreation for 16 years, first as Recreation Manager, now as Special Events Coordinator. She is an enthusiastic planner & promoter of fun activities and fitness programs for people of all ages. Bernice Jordan has been delivering warm welcomes from the front desk for 15 years. As Administrative Secretary she is likely the first person many see or talk to. I often hear her say, I ll take care of that...and she does so with an organized, yet creative approach. Sarah Richardson has been Recreation Manager for 9 years. She not only coordinates classes & Muna Rustam began as Transit Assistant in August, Her positive, friendly attitude charms customers and co-workers alike; even when she s collecting transit tax. What a blessing it has been to work, live and laugh with these very special ladies. They are united in their mission to provide an outstanding slate of community services to our citizens. Not only that, but they are good sports who have dressed up in wild costumes and performed crazy Halloween skits to help bring joy in this world. I will forever treasure the memory of our time together. Nancy

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, 3/3 DEPART: 9:30am RETURN: 3:30pm COST: $3.00 Lunch on your own Note: Clackamas Town Center trips will now be offered every other month. Much walking. BREAKFAST WITH FRIENDS: (Meet at restaurant at am); 3/18 Heidi s in Gresham & 4/15 Ria s in Sandy. Pls sign up in advance. Little walking. LADY DI S TEA ROOM & SELLWOOD SHOPS Tu, 3/7 DEPART: 9:30am RETURN: 3:30pm COST: $8.00 BRING: Money for lunch & shopping Lady Di's offers visitors "British Charm" at its best. Enjoy lunch and take a small peek into the British way of life. Sellwood presents a variety of fun shops to explore. Moderate walking. ALBANY CAROUSEL MUSEUM Thurs., 3/9 DEPART: 9:00am RETURN: 6:30pm COST: $15.00 BRING: Money for lunch See the finest carvings in the world at the new Carousel. There are 52 animals to enjoy. Take time to explore Albany s historic homes. Moderate walking. TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER Tues., 3/14 DEPART: 9:00am RETURN: 6:00pm COST: $15.00 BRING: Money for lunch An inviting escape nestled in the forest and overlooking the Wilson River. Learn about the remarkable recovery after devastating forest fires. Lunch at Tillamook Cheese Factory to follow. Moderate walking. TOUR OF PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS Fri, 3/17 DEPART: 1:00pm RETURN: 6:00pm COST: $10.00 BRING: Money for dinner The Pendleton Woolen Mills began weaving in New designs are soft, light and made for year-round wear. Discover the rich history of this Oregon landmark industry. Dinner to follow. Moderate walking. HIKES: PORTLAND WATERFRONT (Tues. 3/21) & FRENCHMAN S BAR (Wed. 4/19) DEPART: 9:00am RETURN: 3:00pm COST: $8 BRING: Water & $$ for lunch The cherry blossoms should be in bloom along the Willamette. Mostly flat/paved surface. Lunch stop at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Much walking. Frenchman s Bar: Nestled between the Columbia River and Vancouver Lake. Hike all or part of the nearly 4-mile loop around the southern half of Shillapoo Wildlife Recreation Area. Lunch at Goldies BBQ. Much walking. DINE-OUTS AT KELL S IRISH PUB (Wed 3/29) & GUSTAV S (Wed 4/26) DEPART: 5:00pm RETURN: 9:00pm COST: $3 PRICES: $10 $15 (Kell s) & $12-20 (Gustav s) + 18% Since 1983 Kell s has been serving up traditional Irish fare with a Northwest twist. Gustav s is a festive spot known for platters of traditional German fare plus imported brews on tap. Little walking. BAUMAN S FARM & AL S GARDEN CNTR Tues., 4/4 DEPART: 9:00am RETURN: 4:00pm COST: $8.00 BRING: Money for lunch & shopping Pick up plants, seeds, gardening supplies, hanging baskets, planters and more. Discover what s growing in Lunch stop is planned. Moderate walking. THRIFT STORES Fri, 4/7 DEPART: 1:00pm RETURN: 6:30pm COST: $10.00 BRING: Money for dinner & shopping Find those treasures you ve been looking for, and some you haven t! Dinner stop is planned. Moderate walking. MUSEUM AT WARM SPRINGS Tues., 4/11 DEPART: 8:30am RETURN: 4:00pm COST: $15.00 BRING: Money for lunch Visitors experience the sounds of ancient songs and languages, the mastery of traditional craftsmen and the sights of colorful cultures that make up the Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Reservation. Lunch at Black Bear Diner in Madras. Moderate walking. WOODEN SHOE TULIP FARM - Fri., 4/21 DEPART: 1:00pm RETURN: 6:30pm COST: $10.00 BRING: $$ for lunch & flowers Stroll through 40-acres of tulips or ride the train. Fresh flowers, food & fun. Dinner stop planned. Moderate walking. TRANSIT TRIPS PARTICIPANTS ACCESS DESTINATIONS BY BUS AND MAX NOB HILL NW WALK OF HISTORIC HOMES Thur., 3/16 ~ DEPART: 9:15am RETURN: 4:30pm COST: $7.00; Pre-reg by 3/13.Walk is centered around Couch Park & includes Colonial Revivals from 1888 to Lunch at The Matador. Much walking. MILWAUKIE DOWNTOWN & RIVERFRONT WALK Thur., 4/20 ~ DEPART: 9:15am RETURN: 4:00pm COST: $7.00; Pre-reg by 4/17. Milwaukie is one of the oldest towns on the Willamette. Walk by Riverfront Park & Kellogg Creek Trail. Lunch at the Canby Asparagus Farm. Much walking.

3 CONTINUING GOOD HEALTH MASSAGE THERAPY-Mon, 3/6 & 4/3; Conf Rm; by appointment only. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC-Tue, 3/7 & 3/21, 4/4 & 4/18 11am; Lounge. Provided by volunteers from Mt. Hood Hospice. HEARING CLINIC Tues. 3/28 & 4/25; 11:00am Mike Baird of Oregon Hearing & Speech Center provides hearing checks & hearing aid service. Note: Sign-ups in advance are required call or stop by to register. FOOT CLINIC Wed: 3/8 Services provided by Sandy Home Care. RN s, LPN s and nail techs have years of experience. Foot assessment, soak & massage, nail care for hands and feet including trimming and cleaning. Assistance in managing corns, calluses, and toenail fungus. (Will not treat fungus). Cost is $ Call Sandy Home Care for details at To make an appointment, call or stop by the Senior Center. FUN & GAMES POKENO - Thurs 3/2 & 4/6; 12:45-2:30pm; Dining Rm. It s a card game & a board game! Join the fun. BINGO! - 12:45 pm; Wed 3/15, Tue 3/28, Wed 4/12 & Tue 4/25. Cost: 25 per card for the entire time of play. Cash for the lucky winners. BIRTHDAY PARTY - Mon., 3/13 & 4/10 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., 3/25 AND 4/22; 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., 3/8 & 4/12; 1-3:00pm; Conf. Rm. Open to anyone whose life is affected by Alzheimer s or related dementia disorders. Share concerns and learn more about the disease. Noteworthy News 3 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. Appropriate 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 Lindsay, , for info. FLEX & STRETCH - Tues. & Thurs; 11am; Auditorium. Donna Larrowe leads participants through 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., 3/9 & 4/13; 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. 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. OUTREACH SERVICES - Home visits to assist with coordination of services to maximize independent lifestyles. MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - SHIBA is sponsored by Clackamas County and designed to help participants with Medicare insurance claims. 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 best service. Suggested donation 75 each way. Rides are available for medical appts. Advance notice requested for rides outside Sandy area.

4 4 March & April TRIP REGISTRATION FORM NOTE: Sign up NOW for March and April trips. March trip payment is due upon registration, however payment for April trips can be delayed until April 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: Nob Hill NW Walk of Historic Homes NA NA Th 3/16 Register thru Recreation Dept. Transit Trip: Milwaukie Downtown and Riverfront NA NA Th 4/20 Register thru Recreation Dept. Clackamas Town Center F 3/3 9:30am 3:30pm $3 Lady Di s Tea Room & Sellwood Shops Tu 3/7 9:30am 3:30pm $8 Albany Carousel Museum Th 3/9 9:00am 6:30pm $15 Tillamook Forest Center & Cheese Factory Tu 3/14 9:00am 6:00pm $15 Pendleton Woolen Mills F 3/17 1:00pm 6:00pm $10 Hike: Portland Waterfront Tu 3/21 9:00am 3:00pm $8 Hike: Frenchman s Bar (3rd time s the charm!) W 4/19 9:00am 3:00pm $8 Dine-out at Kell s Irish Pub W 3/29 5:00pm 9:00pm $3 Dine-out at Gustav s W 4/26 5:00pm 9:00pm $3 Bauman s Farm & Al s Garden Center Tu 4/4 9:00am 4:00pm $8 Thrift Stores NA F 4/7 1:00pm 6:30pm $10 Museum at Warm Springs Tu 4/11 8:30am 4:00pm $15 Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm NA F 4/21 1:00pm 6:30pm $10 Breakfast w/friends at Heidi s in Gresham NA NA Sa 3/18 Meet at restaurant at 9:00am Breakfast w/friends at Ria s in Sandy NA NA Sa 4/15 Meet at restaurant at 9:00am 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 5 MARCH BIRTHDAYS 3/4 DONNA VEDDER 3/7 MARJORIE BUMALA 3/16 JAN ELKINS 3/18 JEWELL CHRISMAN 3/18 PEGGY WILSON 3/23 LORRAINE LEVAN 3/25 BILL ODBERT 3/27 FORREST COUCH 3/30 NORMA HOUSE APRIL BIRTHDAYS 4/1 IRIS DOWELL 4/5 CAROL ANN KOSBAU-EVANS 4/10 LEONA ATKINS 4/20 DORIS ROONEY 4/20 VIVIAN RALL 4/24 JIM MELTEBEKE 4/28 ELLEN GOGER Bring your own table service and a favorite main dish, salad or dessert to share. Coffee is provided. Fourth Thursday of the month only. Business meeting follows. 3/23 and 4/27. Second Thursdays will now be a sack lunch day, bring your lunch and visit with others. Staff and members of the Sandy Senior Center express sympathies to the families of Peggy Prew, Sue Franklin and Helen Pratt, who passed away in January. McDonald s Gift Certificate Drawing Januarys winner was Marion Bartlett and February s was Laurie Chilcote. Put your entry in the box for Monday March 13th & April 10th. 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! I want to thank all of my regular volunteers and new substitute Meals-on-Wheels drivers who help with such an important service. It makes it so nice when I ask, and someone always steps up to fill in. It makes our job so much easier. Thanks, Bernice

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8 2017 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 6 Sweet & Sour Pork Steamed brown rice Oriental Blend Vegt. Carrot Slaw Chilled Pears 13 Roast turkey w/gravy Broccoli cuts Cracked Wheat Bread Banana pudding (Sandy Assmbly of God, Living way/word) 7 Sloppy Joe On a bun Corn Carrot Mandarin Spiced Apples 14 Chkn. Pastina Mixed vegetables Spin. Rom. Hermit Bar 1 Orange glazed Chicken Broccoli Cuts Spin Romaine White Rice Cherry Whip 8 Bkd. Beef Rigatoni Green Beans Garden Vegt. Orange (Community Church of Sandy) 15 Cowboy Campfire Stew Cut Green Beans Creamy coleslaw Lemon pudding 2 Baked Ham w/orange glaze Black eyed peas Spinach Cornmeal Peach Crisp (Golden Age Club) SACK LUNCH DAY 9 16 Chkn. Lo Mein Chuckwagon corn Tossed salad Golden fruit cup (Golden Age Club) 3 Chkn. & White bean chili Herbed carrots Spin. Romaine French Roll Choc. Chip Bar (St. Michael s) 10 Hearty Chicken Stew Succotash Spin. Rom Seven grain roll Jello w/cool whip Community Church of Sandy) Pork Patty w/gravy Steamed Carrots Shamrock Cookie ½ Turkey Sdwch. Vegetarian Vegt. Soup Carrot slaw Wheat Bread Spiced pears 21 Mac & Cheese Green peas Carrot mandarin salad Frosted Cake 22 Spaghetti w/meat sauce Green peas and onions Spin. Romaine Zucchini Brownie (Sandy Assmbly. Of God) 23 POTLUCK 24 Santa Fe Chkn. On spin. romaine salad Chicken Rice soup Pineapple (Sandy Baptist) 27 Roast pork w/gravy Country Trio Vegt. Squash Bread Peach Crisp 28 Sweet & Sour Chkn. Rice Cut Green Beans Spin. Rom. Banana pudding Beef Stroganoff Over pasta Seasoned carrots Broccoli Cuts Spiced applesauce Country Fried Steak Colcannon potatoes Mixed Vegts. Cookies & Cream pudding (Golden Age Club) 31 Beef Swiss Style Patty Cut Green Beans Butterscotch Bar

9 2017 MENU MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3 Pork Sausage Gravy Mandarin pineapple cup Apple Streusel cake 10 Asian Chicken On spinach romaine Corn Chowder Chilled peaches (Sandy Assmbly of God, Living Way/Word) 17 Orange Glaze Chicken Creamed potatoes Broc. Normandy Lemon squares 24 Beef Patty on a bun Baked beans Red Cabbage & apple Ice Cream Cup 4 Beef & Potato Stew Green peas Rom. Iceburg Chilled peaches 11 Chkn Pastina Mixed vegetables Rom. Iceburg Butterscotch Bar 18 Brd. Bkd. Fish w/tartar sauce Sour cream & chive potatoes Green peas & onions Gelatin poke & pour cake 25 DC Chkn, & Cheddar on spinach romaine Cream of Broc. Soup Bran Wheat Roll Spiced peaches 5 Chkn. & Penne Pasta Cut Green Beans Creamy Coleslaw Seven Grain Roll Mixed fruit cup 12 Beef Cabbage Bake Country Trio Vegetables Garden Vegt. Vanilla pudding (Community Church of Sandy) 19 Country Fried Steak w/country gravy Mixed vegetables Orange 26 Spaghetti w/meat sauce French cut green beans Spin. Romaine Rhubarb applesauce (Sandy Assmbly of God) 6 SW Chicken Breast Herbed carrots Spin. Romaine Cinnamon applesauce (Golden Age Club) 13 SACK LUNCH DAY 20 ½ Shv. Turkey sandwich On whole wheat bread Pinto bean soup Broc. Raisin Pineapple (Golden Age Club) 7 Meatloaf w/creole sauce Delmonico potatoes Broccoli Cuts Bread pudding (St. Michaels) 14 ½ Tuna Sdwch. On whole wheat Chicken & pasta soup Mar. Broc. Mandarin pineapple salad (Community Church of Sandy) 21 Turkey Chop Suey Rice Capri Blend Vegt. Creamy coleslaw Hermit Bar Turkey & Pasta On spinach romaine Lentil Soup Golden Fruit cup (Sandy Baptist)

10 Meet the New Director Tanya Richardson has been selected as the new Community Services Director. She comes to the Center highly qualified with a Bachelors degree in Recreation Administration and her Masters in Recreation and Tourism. She has worked in the Parks and Recreation field for over twenty years, including managing a multi-generation recreation center, outdoor education, and youth and adult sports. Tanya s most recent experience is Manager of Aquatics at Mt. Hood Community College. On a personal level, Tanya lives in Sandy, has three children and enjoys the outdoors, especially camping. Her first day at the Center is Monday, March 13th, and she is looking forward to getting aquatinted with all of you. Solv-It in Sandy & FREE Community-wide Shred Event Saturday, April 22nd Parking lot of Community/Senior Center Pioneer Blvd ~ Sandy Solv-it in Sandy will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. Help clean up trails, parks, bus shelters and other public spaces. Gather with family, friends and neighbors at the Center (38348 Pioneer Blvd ~ Sandy, OR) on Saturday at 9:00 am for assignments, supplies, snacks & give-aways. From 10am to 1pm, a commercial paper shredder will be onsite. Shredding sensitive documents is one way to reduce the risk of becoming an identity theft victim. Take advantage of this free community shred event. Bring in outdated or unwanted personal documents (staples & paper clips are okay). No magazines, metal, plastic or CD s, please. Questions? Contact Carol Cohen at or ccohen@cityofsandy.com Sandy Golden Age Club Pioneer Blvd. Sandy, OR 97055