Senior Activity Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland OR AshlandSeniorCenter.org tty: 711

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1 Senior News May 2018 Senior Activity Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland OR AshlandSeniorCenter.org tty: 711 Peace Corps: Serving Later in Life Monday, May 7, 2:30 4pm Discover the benefits of Peace Corps service later in life. Join Oregon recruiter Lisa Snell and other returned Peace Corps volunteers to learn about their challenging, rewarding and inspirational moments. Learn about service and gain tips to guide you through the application process. FREE but registration required. To register please call the Senior Center at Young at Art: FREE Watercolor Class Friday, May :30pm Registration required Call Open to all skill levels... Learn a few hints and then let your creative side shine in this friendly, relaxed, fun class. Young at Art will continue with Watercolors this month no experience required. This class is FREE and all supplies will be provided. Registration required. To register, please call the Senior Center at The Ashland Senior Center will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

2 Is In-Home Care Right for You or a Loved One? Friday, May 4, 11am-noon FREE but registration is required. To register, please call or natalie.mettler@ashland.or.us. Did you know that those that remain in their home and receive care can have greater longevity and a better quality of life? In this brief talk and Q & A by speaker Ed Emberline, owner of Visiting Angels, he will share his expertise and unique insights. During this engaging and interactive presentation, you ll have a chance to ask about: Benefits of in-home care Advantages/disadvantages of private duty versus agency home care Common in-home care industry misconceptions Key home care agency questions you should ask when deciding upon care FREE PC and Apple Computer, Tablet and Smart Phone Instruction Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays By Appointment Only Individualized instruction for both PC and Apple users. Learn about apps, how to set up , surf the Web, create documents or just computer basics. Spades Drop-in for a Game! Thursdays, 1-3:30pm Seniors who enjoy playing cards and meeting new people are encouraged to drop in for a fun afternoon of cards, friendship and laughter. Free and all levels of play welcome! FREE Prescription Review the first Monday of the month, 10am noon at the Ashland Senior Center.

3 Food & Friends May Menu Lunch Is Served 11:30am - 12:30pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday A suggested minimum donation is requested from seniors 60 and older. Non-seniors must pay the full cost of the meal. 1% milk served with all meals 1 Chicken Pot Pie w/biscuit Oriental Blend Vegt Garden Vegt Salad 1000 Island Dressing Grace s Choco Bar 2 Roast Beef O Brien Potatoes Green Beans w/peppers Sunflower Seed Roll Apple Crisp 3 Shaved Turkey Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread Spinach Romaine Salad Pasta Vegt Salad Pineapple Fluff 4 Meatloaf w/ Mushroom Gravy Glazed Carrots Rye Bran Bread Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 7 Beef Spanish Rice Broccoli Cuts Chuckwagon Corn Potato Wheat Bread Pineapple Tidbits 8 Vegt Lasagna/ Zucchini Country Cottage Blend Vegetables Steamed Spinach Garlic Bread Birthday Cake 9 Sliced Roasted Turkey Oregon Bean Medley Dill Bread Banana Pudding 10 Hearty Chicken Stew Capri Blend Vegt Tossed Salad w/ranch Rye Roll Chocolate Oatmeal Bar 11 Homestyle Pork Patty Normandy Blend Vegt Oat Bran Bread Peach Cobbler 14 Lemon Herb Chicken Delmonico Potatoes Green Peas & Onions Rye Bread Sugar Cookie 15 Meatloaf Carrots Cornmeal Bread Tapioca Pudding 16 Sloppy Joe on a Bun Italian Blend Vegt Potato Wedges Hermit Bar 17 Mac-n-Cheese Escalloped Tomatoes Mixed Vegetables Wheat Bread Birthday Cake 18 Beef Cabbage Bake Creamed Potatoes Green Peas & Carrots Herb Bread Lime Whip 21 Hungarian Goulash Capri Blend Vegetables Steamed Spinach Multigrain Bread Banana Pudding 22 Chicken Divan Casserole Scand Blend Vegt Garden Vegt Salad w/italian Dressing Oatmeal Roll Spiced Apple Slices 23 Breaded Baked Fish w/tartar Sauce Roasted Red Potatoes Oregon Bean Medley Seven Grain Bread Pineapple Cobbler 24 Pepper & Onion Beef Patty Broccoli Cuts Harvard Beets Cornmeal Bread Peanut Butter Cookie 25 BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Whole Kernel Corn Potato Wheat Bread Fresh Banana 28 CLOSED 29 Turkey a La King Rice Pilaf Country Cottage Blend Vegetables Squash Bread Pineapple Peach Crisp 30 Shake-n-Bake Chicken Lyonnaise Potatoes Calif Blend Vegt Oat Bran Bread Frosted Carrot Cake 31 Braised Beef Tips Parslied Potatoes Scand Blend Vegt Wheat Bread Mocha Nut Cookie

4 Senior Activities Calendar May 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 9:30-11:30a 2 11a-12p Blood Pressure 11:30a PC Comp :30a Adv Tai Chi p Visiting Angels 11a - 1p 11:15a Birthday Friday October Sky (1hr 48min) 1999 PG 7 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove Prescription Review 1p Int Line 2:30-4p Peace Corps for Seniors 8 9:30-11:30a 9 11:30a PC Comp 1-4p AARP Smart Driver Course :30a Adv Tai Chi 1-4p AARP Smart Driver Course 11 11a - 1p Quartet (1hr 39min) 2012 NR 2-3:30p Young at Art 14 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 1p Int Line 15 9:30-11:30a 16 11a-12p Blood Pressure 11:30a PC Computer 5:30-7p Alzheimer's Support Group :30aAdv Tai Chi 18 11a - 1p Ninotchka (1hr 50min) 1939 NR 21 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove Repair SO 1p Int Line 22 9:30-11:30a 23 11:30a PC Computer :30aAdv Tai Chi 25 9:00-12p PC & MAC 11a-1p Philomena (1hr 35min) 2013 PG Closed for Memorial Day Holiday 29 9:30-11:30a 30 11:30a PC Computer :30aAdv Tai Chi

5 Somatics (Slow, Gentle Exercise) Tuesdays, 2:45-4:15pm FREE - Pre-registration is not required Are you curious about Somatics? Come to a free class and discover the joy of slow, gentle and comfortable exercises that help release muscular tension and increase movement. Classes are free, ongoing and continuous so you may join at any time. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. FREE and Pre-registration is not required. Information & Referral/Assistance Specialist Wednesdays, 8:30am 3:30pm, Katie Merola, ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon) Lead Specialist will be on-site Wednesdays to help you get connected to the help you need... for free! Call, visit or make an appointment to learn about the public and private services and programs that fit your personal situation. In-home service and support Transportation Medicare & Benefits counseling Legal services Choosing a care facility Medical equipment Family and caregiver support Home-delivered meals... and other services you may need Information, Assistance and Referral Services are also available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30-3:30pm by Ashland Senior Program staff. For more information, call Repair SO (Southern Oregon) Monday, May 21, 10am Noon Join Master Recyclers Heidi and Paulette and other volunteers for this free clothing repair event. They bring the sewing machines, needles, thread and buttons and you bring CLEAN clothing that needs mending (no alterations or zippers please). FREE and no appointment necessary. FREE Blood Pressure Clinic held the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays of the month, 11am noon at the Ashland Senior Center. Stop on by; no appointment necessary!

6 FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEES SHOWTIME 12:30 p.m. POPCORN PROVIDED FRIDAY, May 4 October Sky (1hr 48min) 1999 PG As Soviet Satellite Sputnik streaks across the heavens in October 1957, it s a source of inspiration for 17 year old Homer Hickman. Drafting a group of friends, Homer crafts a rocket to compete for the science fair scholarship. Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern and more. FRIDAY, May 11 Quartet (1hr 39min) 2012 NR A trio of retired opera singers annual celebration of Verdi s birthday sours when their estranged fourth member shows up but refuses to sing. Tensions rise and diva drama erupts, will personal problems keep the show from going on? Stars: Maggi Smith, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay and more. FRIDAY, May 18 Ninotchka (1hr 50min) 1939 NR Garbo is a Russian agent sent to Paris to get some work done and falls in love with Douglas. The contrast between her stern Russian spy and what she becomes, totally smitten, is worth catching. Stars: Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas and more. FRIDAY, May 25 Philomena (1hr 35min) 2013 PG-13 BBC journalist Martin Sixsmith and aging Irishwoman Philomena Lee form an unlikely bond when they pair up to find the son Philomena was forced to give up for adoption 50 years ago. Stars: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan and more. Closed Captioning always offered when available Ashland Senior Program 1699 Homes Avenue Ashland, OR 97520