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Centerpoint 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

oCtober 2014

in this issue

Travel AdventuresEnergy Assistance Information

Friends of the Milwaukie Center Annual Report

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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 senior services, recreation and learning.

5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive Milwaukie, OR 97222 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (503) 653-8100 FAX: (503) 794-8016

CENTER/COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD The next meeting of the Center/Community Advisory Board (C/CAB) will be held on October 10 at 9:30 a.m. This meeting is open to all interested people.Members: Bill Bersie, Siri Bernard, Ben Horner-Johnson, Kim Buchholz, Lisa Ferguson, Louise Fisher, Teena Hall and Virginia Seitz.

in this issueCenter Supervisor’s Message . . . . . . . . 2Upcoming Special Event . . . . . . . . . . 3Volunteers in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Friends’ Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Move it! New classes . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Travel for November . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Clinics and Services . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11Energy Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Letter from the Ediotr . . . . . . . . . . 12Healthy Aging Seminars . . . . . . . . . 13Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Friends of the Milwaukie Center . . . . . 15Vote for the Milwaukie Center . . . . . . 16

Message from our Center Supervisor This October most of those receiving the Centerpoint in the mail will also be receiving their November ballot.

Today, more than ever, voting is a means for the senior population to collectively show their influence on both national and local policy. This November, Ballot Measure 3-451 is directly linked to the future of the North Clackamas Parks District (NCPRD) and the Milwaukie Center.

How would the passage of Measure 3-451 affect the Parks district? It would do two primary things:

1) It would transition the NCPRD from a county service district to an independent parks and recreation district with a locally elected independent board.

2) It would raise more revenue for the Parks District by increasing the tax rate for the District for the first time in 24 years. The rate would increase from 54 cents to 89 cents/per $1,000 in assessed value. This increased funding would enable the district to repair, replace and refurbish aging assets. It would allow for expansion of existing programs and services including those targeted toward seniors.

More detailed information regarding Ballot Measure 3-451 can be found at NCPRD.com. You can also call (503)742-4347 or email [email protected] to have any specific questions answered. The outcome of this vote will shape the future of NCPRD and the Milwaukie Center - make sure you vote and have your collective voices heard.

S —Marty Hanley, Center Supervisor

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does this sound FaMiliar?One year ago this month, we talked about age not being important when it comes to volunteering. Well guess what, we are all a year older and nothing has changed. If you haven't made up your mind to volunteer, you STILL have time to do so.

It's as easy as contacting Judith Kallio, Volunteer Coordinator, (503) 794 8034, to get started. Once your application is received, you will be contacted to come in for an interview and a tour of the Milwaukie Center. You will be pleasantly surprised with the number of available volunteer opportunities! To name a few:

• Meals on Wheels Drive• Pete’s Café Assistant – Food Handler’s Card

Preferred• Pete’s Cafe

• AM Packer

• Box Wiper

• AniMeals

• Information Desk

• Receptionist

• Gift Shop

• Evening Bingo

• Friends of the Milwaukie Center Board Member

• Display Cabinet

• Grocery Shopping Assistant

• Bus Washer

• Wood Splitter and Stacker

• Nutrition, Transportation, Social Services Committee Member

• Graphic Artist – Must be familiar with Publisher. Can work from home

• Rose Guardian Committee Member

If you have ANY questions, give Judith a call, she will be happy to give you the answers.

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE OF OUR OPERATIONSVolunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in. -- Majorie Moore

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a reminderThe Center does not provide services that are normally provided by a paid attendant, nurse or personal caregiver (i.e. incontinence, ability to use the restroom facilities by one’s self or preventing a participant from leaving the Center). The provision of any personal care by staff is beyond our capability.

Center Meet and GreetYou will not believe all that’s going on at the Center! The social service programs, classes, activities, events, meals and music. If you would like to learn more about your Center, contact Linda Whitmore between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tues through Fri.

Come to a free Yoga Demo Tues, Sept 30, 5:30-6 p.m.

YogaLevels 2-3. Learn safe and proper alignment of basic yoga postures and gentle movement to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Bring a mat and an empty stomach. Come to a free demo from 5:30-6 p.m.

Instructor: Colleen Watson Fee: $50: 62+ $38 Time/Date: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tu, 10/7-12/16 (no class Nov 11)


Mission stateMentFriends of the Milwaukie Center, Inc.’s mission is to assist the Milwaukie Cen-ter in educating the citizens about the need for, and availability of, resources and services, especially for the aging and disabled, and to assist the Milwaukie Center financially to provide existing and needed services.

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Friends oF theMilwaukie Center

5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr Milwaukie, OR 97222

Telephone: (503) 653-8100

staFFColleen Sinsel - Executive Director

Kay Loeffl - Resource Development Manager

board MeMbers Mark Stehn, Chairperson Steve Brown, Vice Chair Art Hanson, Treasurer Julie Ouelette, Secretary Janet Peschka, Past Chair AndyCouckuyt•BillMcDonald JerryGriffith•SandeGeorge CarollNelson•AlbertCrompton ShirleyPossehl•ScottBarbur

about the Friends of the Milwaukie Center TheFriendsbeganwith a small group of volunteers who recognized a need when the Milwaukie Center first opened its doors in 1980. With the dedication of a small army of volun-teers over the years since then, the Friends have grown into an organization that provides essential funds and support throughout the Center.

An important function the Friends perform is out-reachinthecommunity.WemaintainamembershipintheNorthClackamasChamberofCommerceandnumerousotherneighboringorganizations.OurpurposeistoshareinformationabouttheMilwaukieCenter while garnering support and partnerships from localbusinessesandorganizations.

The Friends’ primary goal and function is to raise funds to support the programs and services of the Mil-waukie Center. We do this in a variety of ways which youwillreadmoreaboutinsidethisreport.

ForanyoneinterestedinlearningmoreabouttheFriends,boardmeetingsareheldonthethirdWednes-day of each month at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend or call at (503) 653-8100. All new ideas and comments are welcomed.

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FUNDRAISINg ACTIVITIESThe Friends have ongoing activities that help us reach our fundraising goals. By participat-ing in or supporting any of these activities, you are helping the Milwaukie Center main-tain its programs and services.

Gift shop The Gift shop has operat-ed almost as long as the Milwaukie Center. Starting out as the Gift Nook, it was literally that, a small nook in the Center. It has grown to the Shop we now know and love. Provid-ing an outlet for craftspeople of all ages, you are sure to find a treasure you just can’t live without! The Gift Shop retains 20% of the proceeds for the Center.

bingo This Thursday night staple has longbeenoneoftheFriendsmostreliablefundraisers. Bingo is a fun evening activity for family and friends. Win cash prizes and visitthesnackbarforyourfreepopcorn.Please consider joining us on Thursday nights at 6:30 to play or volunteer.

recycling Although we don’t see as many newspapers as we used to, they can beputinthelargegreencontainerinfrontof the Rose Garden. The Friends also recy-cle soda pop cans, used cell phones and ink cartridges. Just drop them off in the Friends office next time you are in the Center.

brick salesEngravedbricksareplaced in the Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden onceayear.Proceedsbenefitthecontinuedmaintenance of the Garden.

Quilting Committee The dedicated women of the Friends Quil-ters meet every Thursday on the stage at the Milwaukie Center. They complete quilts for customers and the proceeds are donated to the Friends general fund.

SpONSORS AND pARTNERSNotonlydoourspecialbusinesspartnersprovidefinancialsup-port for our events and programs, they also provide products and services. We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the businesseslistedbelow.

lumberjack breakfastBob’sRedMill•Willamette View •Somerset Lodge • Somerset Assisted Living • Bernard’sGarage•MiramontPointe•Royal-ton Place

spaghetti dinnerBob’s Red Mill • Willamette View •Somerset Lodge•Royalton Place•Burke&Associates•ClackamasFederalCreditUnion•DeerfieldVillage•ElderHouseAdultFosterCare•EmersonHouse•GartnersMeatMarket•HomeInsteadHomeCare•LarogBrothersJewelers•BillRMcCrackenAccounting•Mira-montPointe•StehnFamilyChapels

everyday living Garden and art tour Elite Care at Oatfield Estates •MaryJean’sFlowersandGifts•NorthwestSeniorResources•PortlandNursery•GeneralTreeService•Al’sGardenCenter•McFarlane’sBark

NEWSLETTER SpONSORSBob’sRedMill•SomersetAssistedLiving•HomewoodsontheWillamette•WillametteView•RoyaltonPlace•MtScottFuneralHome•Stehn’sFamilyChapels•DeerfieldVillage•IrvPeterson•St.Anthony’sVillage•EmeritusatSellwoodLanding

EVENT pARTNERSTheRotaryClubofMilwaukieworkwiththeFriendstohosttheLumberjackBreakfasteachfall.TheRotarymembersvolunteerin force and sell tickets to the event to help make it a success. TheSunriseRotaryClubalsobringsit’smemberstohelpcutand stack wood for the Emergency Wood Program.

TheRotaryClubofClackamasperformsthesamedutiesattheSpaghettiDinner.Becauseoftheirhelp,thedinnerboaststhelargest attendance of any of our events at the Center next to the Quilt Show. They also help with the Texas Hold’Em Tournament held at the the same time.

Weareblessedtobeabletoworkwithsuchgreatorganizations.

VOLUNTEERS MAkE ThE DIFFERENCE!VolunteersperformmanyjobsattheMilwaukieCenterandtheFriendsarenoexception.OurBoardofDirectorsisanall-volunteersBoard.Almostallofthefundraisingactivitiesarechairedandoperatedbyvolunteers.Friendsvolunteersperformawidevarietyofdutiesandtasks,ifyouwouldliketobeapartoftheFriendsbyvolunteering,contactJudithKallio,VolunteerCoordinatorat503-653-8100.


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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REpORTIncome

As with most years, individual donations through the Annu-al Campaign earnings are primary sources of income for the Friends.WewereespeciallyblessedwithamatchinggrantfromBobandCharleeMoorethisyearforourAnnualCampaign.Also,Anindividualdonorgifted$5,000andwasabletoobtainmatching funds from their employer! Other major sources of income are Bingo, Endowment earnings, Tax Aid donations and special events. We also continue to receive generous monthly donationsfromBob’sRedMillandBobandCharleeMoore.

Annual Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,364 Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,395 Endowment Earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,601 Grant (Nutrition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,300 Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,000 Newsletter Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,250 Quilting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,594 Restricted Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,984 Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,824 Tax Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,181 total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $141,493

ExpensesThe Friends’ sole purpose is to support the Milwaukie Center, and even payroll costs are considered support as the Friends staff help solicit sponsorships and funds, provide outreach in the community, put on special events, serve on committees and much more.

Thisyear’sprojectwasprovidingbadlyneedstorageareasbyenhancingand/orbuildingstorageclosets.

Your donations help support all of these programs and services, large and small. We couldn’t do it without you.

Administration and Fundraising . . . . . $35,895 Client Assistance Projects (CAP) Fund . . . .2,132 Class Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,568 Grant (Nutrition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,300 Newsletter Printing, Design and Postage 12,848 Operation Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,709 Program and Services Support . . . . . . . 24,000 Restricted Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,502 (Nutrition equipment, tables and building projects) Rose Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,155 Special Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,025 (Storage, volunteer/donor recognition, quilt show support, band support, & more) total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $131,134

Endowment FundsEndowment funds are savings plans for the future.Thesefundsareneverspent,buttheearnings are used toward programs and services at the Milwaukie Center. This past year, the six different endowment funds earned over $25,000. The six endowment funds total over $600,000 and are growing every day.

All gifts received in memory of a loved one are automatically added to the En-dowmentFundaswellasanybequeststheFriends receive. In addition, $2,000 from the Thursday night Bingo program is added to the Endowment Fund each year. We also receive donations that are designated for a specific area, which is why we have six different funds. They are:

Milwaukie Center Fund Directly supports the programs and services at the Milwaukie Center

Nutrition Fund Directly supports the Nutrition department and Meals-on-wheels.

Fran Whitehill Rose garden Fund Provides maintenance for the Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden

Scholarship Fund Assists with class fees

Joan Young Directors Fund Funds special projects at the Center

Doris hurst Special Needs Fund Helping Social Services with client needs

therearemanywaystoremembertheMilwaukieCenterbesidescashdona-

tions. The easiest and most painless way is to give through a “future” gift planned in theformofabequest.

By naming the Friends of the Milwaukie Centerasoneofthebeneficiariesofyourtrust, will, life insurance, retirement plan or investment account, you will help ensure a secure source of future funding for our programs.

everyone who helps support the programs and services at the Milwaukie Center is a Friend of the Center. ThefollowingindividualshavecontributedfinancialgiftstotheFriendsduringourlastfiscalyear(July1,2013 to June 30, 2014). We appreciate every single person on this list, regardless of the size of the donation.

We could not do it without you.

IfyouhavemadeacontributiontotheFriendsthispastyearanddonotseeyournameonthislist(orifyourname is spelled incorrectly), please call and let us know.Fred&PattyAdams•TerriAmor•FernAnderson•GeneAnderson•Jim&LouiseAnderson•LoisAnderson•Orrin&IreneAn-derson•Wm&VirginiaAnderson•DonaldAustin•BarbaraAvery•DavidBaird•BarbaraBakkum•KathrynBates•David&CarlaBaugher•PaulineBeech•FlorenceBell•JeanneBerardino•RoaldBerg•SiriBernard•M.L.&A.R.Beyerle•LouiseBlohm•MaryJ.Blount•BevBoaz•Orval&JackieBourquin•RobertBoyle•NancyBridges•MarjorieBritton•Ellwood&LinBrockman•EleanorBrown•Steve&TerriBrown•JoanBrown•MargaretBrummell•GeraldBuckmayer•MargeBuckshnis•PhyllisBuftonEarl&BettyBurdick•Roy&JudyBurge•HendrikaCain•MargaretCarlson•Ove&DorisCarstensen•RalphChernoff•AnnabellaChia•LouAnnChristianson•ToniWatkinsCline•Jim&JosetteCunningham•BarbaraDale•LiandaDanforth•MarionDanielian•BettyDavis•MaryDavis•LindaDee•BessDennis•LoisDeWeese•DonnaDobberfuhl•LillianDollowitch•GailDomineR.J.Donnell•SharonEaves•Martin&ClaudiaEckman•Joe&KatieEllerby•BettylouEly•ShirleyFandrei•Albert&YolandFeiner•JoyceFerrari•MyraFerris•MarionFinley•GloriaFlaherty•GraceForsyth•LuellaFossati•Roger&SandyFox•BarbaraFrancescon•JohnLFrench•FlorenceFurlong•ElaineFurumoto•SandyGaffney•JeanneGaither•MarianneGallagher•Walter&PatriciaGarvin•MaryGatto•JohnGill•GloriaGillen•HelenGilstrip•LorettaGiusti•LeeGoold•JoanGrajeda•RuthGregg•PamGulley•James&NancyGunter•M.L.Hagedorn•John&HelenHakanson•EdHale•JaneHall•Karl&CarolHalladin•IreneHallbacka•BruceHamilton•MarionHango•DoloresHanley•Art&MarilynHanson•Bob&ConnieHarrison•BettyHaster•IreneHaugen•Ed&JoyceHay•MargaretHeath•Richard&LindaHeller•BarbaraHeminingway•VivianHerbel•DeloresHerndon•OliveHeyward•MarilynHopkins•DonHoss•OdiliaHowell•RuthHughes•LeslieHursfall•ColleenIsotalo•HelenJablonowski•Allan&ElizabethJones•PeggyKaneaster•George&SophiaKaratzas•RoseKasaharaIrene•KaslinBrianKennedy•PatrickKeough•John&KathyKirsch•ShirleyKlimp•DianeKramer•ArleneKuhnhausen•JeanKvech•ElmerLampe•Frank&NaomiLarsen•Glenn&KayLaVelle•Frank&BonnieLee•MaryLepisto•BeverlyLiljeblad•Don&DoreenLink•Phil&NormaLisac•James&KathleenLoeffl•PaulineLogsdon•Albert&JaneLo-kan•Joris&KerinLommen•Lee&DonnaLugibihl•James&ShirleyLunstrum•TRoseMartin•DavidMartinez•VirginiaMatich•CarolMather•BarbaraMaxson•CarolMcBee•DarleneMcDonald•GrantMcFeron•RoseMcGrath•Jim&CherieMcGrew•WandaMckay•JoyMcMurray•DickMessmer•Bud&AdeleMiller•FlorenceMiller•ErnieMills•NadineMoeller•DorothyMonismith•Bob&CharleeMoore•JuansettaMoore•Don&IrmaMorisky•DorotheaMorrissey•ColeneMoses•RonaldMurphy•JynealMyers•RussellMyers•HerbetNasmyth•KathleenNeill•MaxineNobrist•ElsieNordby•JuneOakley•RonaldO’Dell•MariLorisOliverio•Jere&SallyOvers•MonaPalmer•AnnaPalumbo•HanhThiParker•AnnaPayne•MavisPedersen•Tom&JanetPeschka•SandraPeterson•Michael&MaryPisano•Jim&MaryPlummer•John&MaryPoppino•ShirleyPossehl•EdwardPowell•Ron&NellPue•SaraPuffer•ChristineRadabaugh•MaxineRaisl•WilliamReady•BarbaraRegan•MildredRobinson•KatharineRudfelt•William&ShirleyRutledge•MaryFrancesRyan•LorraineSahlie•GeorgeSamaan•GwendolynScanlan•DarleneSchafer•ChetSchinkMonty&KathySchroeder•DavidSchultze•BonnieScott•VirginiaSeitz•ShamrockRebekahLodge•Joe&AliceShelley•David&YoshiroShintani•Richard&SarahShook•Sid&BurniceSmith•EugeneSorenson•MaxineSoules•Robert&AgnesSpidel•JoyceStaats•ConstanceStanton•DorothyStone•SherryStoneback•Owen&GayleStreet•KathrynTanaka•JeanneTaylor•ValerieTemple•LorraineThogmartin•Karl&EllenThum•RuthToler•BeverlyUrbanc•JohnVaaler•LeonaValentine•AnnaVanTyne•Richard&MarjorieVanZante•CelesteVaughters•AlanViewig•DorothyVogeman•JetaimeVonfeldt•MarthaWaldemar•MarilynWalstrom•GloriaWalton•RuthWatanabe•GerryWeber•HaroldWeddington•CarolWenzel•RosemaryWestphal•NormaWetteland•Flor-enceWheeler•GeraldineWilkin•SheridaWilliams•BarbaraWindler•IlaWinslow•MarciaWinter•EllenWiseman•HildegardWollny•John&MarilynWright•JudithWunderlich•LeonaYorkston•JanetteYoung•KennethZapp•KathleneZimmerly

honored Patrons & Friends



Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Our Village, Your Home3560 SE 79th Ave, Portland, OR 97206

503-775-4414 www.villageenterprises.org [email protected]

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Bob’sRedMillNaturalFoodsstonegrindsallgrainsintoflour,cerealsandbakingmixes.DailyguidedtoursofournewmanufacturingfacilityareopentothepublicMonday 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.


ChILDREN’S DANCE CLASSESa great way for toddlers to develop body awareness, rhythm & classroom etiquette.

Cierra Grant

Please welcome Cierra Grant as our new Tiny Tot Creative Dance and Little Dancers Ballet and Jazz instructor. Her classes include hip

hop, gymnastics, kick and lyrical, but her true love of dance came when she was accepted on the varsity team as a freshman for the Gladstone Gladettes. In those four years she became captain and was able to choreograph a dance routine for her senior project. “Dance allows you to express yourself without using words” says Cierra. Benefits of joining any recreation activity like a dance class includes meeting new people, steers kids in a positive direction, and teaches discipline and motivation. Some of these values the kids learn will carry the child through the rest of their lives. Dancing has made Cierra who she is today and she would love to share this wonderful experience with your child.

tiny tots Creative danceAges 3 & 4. Is your Tiny Tot ready to move their skills from the playroom to the dance studio? This class, open to boys and girls, offers creative movement and ballet basics. It is a great way for toddlers to develop body awareness, rhythm and classroom etiquette. Class curriculum focuses on stretching technique, ballet positions, free movement and an age-appropriate routine to be performed on the last day of class. Parents are welcome to watch the last 5 minutes of class. Dance attire (girls): fitted clothes such as leggings, leotards, tank tops and/or tutus. Dance attire (boys): fitted clothes such as athletic shorts, leggings, leotards, t-shirt and/or tank top. Ballet slippers recommended, but socks or bare feet may be used. Long hair should be pulled off of face.

Instructor: Cierra Grant Location: Milwaukie Center Fee: resident, $50; non-resident, $55 Time/Date: 4:15-4:45 p.m. W, 10/8-11/12

little dancers ballet and JazzAges 5 & 6. An innovative class, open to boys and girls, is designed to explore ballet and jazz dance styles while increasing agility, grace and coordination. Class curriculum focuses on stretching technique, ballet positions, center work, across-the-floor combinations, and an age-appropriate routine to be performed on the last day of class. Parents are welcome to watch the last 5 minutes of class. Dance attire (girls): fitted clothes such as leggings, leotards, tank tops and/or tutus. Dance attire (boys): fitted clothes such as athletic shorts, leggings, leotards, t-shirts and/or tank top. Ballet slippers recommended, but socks or bare feet may be used. Long hair should be pulled off of face.

Instructor: Cierra Grant Location: Milwaukie Center Fee: resident, $50; non-resident, $55 Time/Date: 4:50-5:20 p.m. W, 10/8-11/12

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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. Beginning early 2014 we’ll be staying open for dinner. Stop by for a visit at 5000 SE International Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, (503)607-6455.


traVel For noVeMber(rates are for district residents/nonresidents)

Check with the travel desk about these and other trips, (503) 794-8026

oregon Culinary institutePortland orWed, November 5 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $23/$26 National Healthy Eating Day! Enjoy a gourmet three-course lunch at one of the premier cooking schools. Lunch here is a favorite of our Out-to-Lunch-Bunch, so book right away to guarantee yourself a place at the table. Lunch, beverage, dessert and gratuity included in the fee. This trip is full, but the Travel Desk is taking names for a waiting list.

duck Pond Cellarswine tasting and lite lunchdundee orFriday, November 14 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $42/$48 Go to wine country and one of the best wineries in the area for a tour, tastings and lunch. The family behind Duck Pond Cellars owns and operates over 1,000 acres of Northwest vineyard land. The team will be able to fully educate us about wine. Bring money for extras. huber’s Cafe Portland or Wednesday, November 19 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $35/$40 (Lunch included) Portland’s oldest restaurant serves the famous turkey lunch and Spanish coffees with great flair! Of course you can order Certified Angus Beef, fresh seafood, entrée salads or a variety of pasta dishes, if that is more to your liking. Enjoy the great surrounding with friends over a fabulous meal. This trip is full, but you can sign up for the waiting list.

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Riverfront Retirement Setting

17971 SE River Road, Milwaukie, OR 97267 • Homewoods.org

503-659-3600

CliniCsinformation 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 (503) 794-8040 Lisa Kasubuchi (503) 794-8038 Linda Whitmore (503) 794-8037 Tue-Fri

blood Pressure M,10/6 and Tu, 10/21 9:45 -11:45 a.m.; F, 10/24, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. This service is provided by volunteer nurses.

Foot CareFee $30. Appointment required! Tuesday, September 16, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Foot Care Nurses LLC provide foot soaks and toenail/callous trims. Must be 60 years old or a person with a disability. Call (503) 653-8100 for an appointment. Bring a basin and two towels to your appointment.

senior lawTu, 10/7 & 10/21 Appointments required. Volunteer elder law attorneys provide up to a half 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. Call (503) 794-8040 for an appointment

outreaCh serViCeshome 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.

libraryM–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.

on-site serViCesPete’s CaféM–F, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Meet your friends at Pete’s Café for coffee or lunch! Offerings include:• Breakfast from 9–10 a.m.• 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.

emergency FirewoodSeasoned firewood is available to low income seniors and persons with disabilities residing in North Clackamas Parks District. Interested NCPRD residents may phone beginning Oct 14 for eligibility requirements and program limitations. You must heat with wood as your primary or supplemental source of heat to be eligible.

resource libraryCheck 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 lunchM–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 12 for dates and times of entertainment.

aPaC respite Program“A Place at the Center” (APAC), W, 12:30–4 p.m. APAC is a special activities program for people with memory loss or confusion due to Alzheimer’s, stroke or related disorders. This valuable program allows caregivers to take some “time-out.” For more information, call Lisa Kasubuchi at (503) 794-8038.this page sponsored by:


Computer Work Stations & Wireless InternetM-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.

equipment loanWheelchairs, 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.

Payment drop boxNo postage needed. Bills are mailed Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 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

home repair resourcesNeed a handyman? The Milwaukie Center partners with Prudential Northwest Properties to assist you in keeping your home in good repair. We will connect you with Prudential HomeServices. Their professional contacts are monitored and guaranteed to be legitimate and top quality. For more information, contact the Social Services office.

911 emergency Cell PhonesFREE! Keep yourself safe while out and about with a phone for “911” calls ONLY. Contact Lisa Kasubuchi, (503) 794-8038, for availability.

Voter registrationRegister 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.

newspaperThe Oregonian newspaper is available weekdays in a box outside the front doors of the Milwaukie Center It costs $1.00 (coins only). Change available in the Gift Shop. The Gift Shop will no longer have newspapers.

Can recyclingBring 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 Todd Shetterly, (503) 794-8014.

Prescription drug & Medicare health insurance assistanceSenior 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.

other seniors 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.


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Palliative Care Tu, 10/29, 10-11:30 a.m. Rick Warren, Nurse Practitioner from Providence Home Health will review the Health Care needs of aging Americans. He will facilitate an interactive discussion surrounding planning, options for care and decision making. Rick will also discuss the Palliative Care Model (an area of health care that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients) and where to go for help when faced with the tough decisions regarding Palliative Care.

energy assistance LIEAP, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, is a federally funded program designed to assist low income people with their utility bills. The energy assistance program is offered through Clackamas County Social Services. The Milwaukie Center is able to offer an early sign-up for seniors and persons with disabilities during mid-October and November.

LIEAP eligibility is determined using gross income (before taxes). The income guidelines are as follows:

• One person household- under $1,808.91 per month

• Two person household –under $2365 monthly.

Scheduling begins on Oct 1 Call (503) 653-8100 • Individuals must meet income eligibility and be

residents of North Clackamas Parks District.• Individuals must have their Social Security annual

statements, pension letter and other proof of income in order to apply.

• A copy of your utility bill and photo identification are also required.

We will explain the documentation you will need to provide us to apply for energy assistance

letter FroM the editorWe’ve all talked about how time speeds up as we get older -- exactly when we need more time. As kids, time could not go fast enough for holidays and magic number birthdays like 6 (first grade), 13 (teenager), 16 (driver’s license) and 21 (adult). Time went by so slowly we counted birthdays in half years --now we just as soon skip them.

It’s no wonder that we don’t get everything done that we need to with as little time as we have. Planning for our later years entails a lot of detail and requires a lot of energy. Good thing there are consultants for us to meet with and knowledgeable friends and family who have gone before us.

High on my list these days is retirement – if you haven’t retired yet, you can’t imagine how confusing the whole process is. Social Security is the easiest part, I found. The application is online and very simple because it’s only asking for basic information. Medicare is a close second. Supplemental programs can get tricky because there are so many to choose from. Retirement programs that make you choose “options” is the hardest, I think, because they make you look into the future and know what you are going to need years from now.

Lucky for us we have retirement counselors for our individual retirement programs (PERS for those of us working as public employees) and SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance). You can call SHIBA consultants at (503) 655-8269 for an appointment regarding prescription drugs and Medicare health insurance assistance. They are handy experts and very helpful.

Probably next on my list is the trio of will, advance directive and trusts. It’s never too early to make an appointment with a lawyer and have these documents done and tucked away in a safe place. I have these already, but it’s been a while and I’m sure they can stand updating.

Good luck with getting older. Don’t try going it alone. Aging is not for sissies! -- Robin Bruce, Editor

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healthY aGinG seMinarsThe Milwaukie Center regularly offers Healthy Aging seminars on a wide range of topics focusing on various educational concerns presented by local professionals. Reserve your spot by phoning (503) 653-8100.

brain GamesStarting M, 9/22, 10:30-11:45 am Brain Games is a memory enhancement, interactive program designed to exercise your “mental muscle.” Participants will learn methods to refresh memory and remember tasks. Can’t find your car keys, we have a trick to help you remember where they are. Join us for a relaxed learning experience to sharpen your mental skills and have fun, too. Led by Barbara Hemingway, M.S. with a Geriatric Wellness certificate and thirty-year career as a Speech Pathologist. $2 per session, drop in.

diabetes support & education GroupW, 10/1, 1:30 p.m. “Carb Counting and Weight Management for Diabetics”

Caregivers support GroupTu, 10/14, 6-7:20 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 Senior Care.

shiba: 2013 Medicare Plan ChangesTh, 10/9 , 9:30-11:30 a.m. Are you new to Medicare or enrolling in a different plan? Join us for an overview of the 2013 revisions. Eligibility requirements, enrollment periods,

Planfinder, and Medicare Parts A, B, C and D will be covered. Clackamas County certified SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) counselors will be in attendance to answer questions following the presentations. The annual enrollment period begins October 15 and ends on December 7. Call (503) 655-8269 to reserve your spot.

oreGonize Your life with Professional residential organizing! Tu, 10/14,10-11:30 a.m. Participants will learn tools to achieve a simplified lifestyle. Your living or workspace space will function efficiently, effectively; and provide you with a sense of order and peace of mind. Presented by Karen Wackrow, business owner of OREGONize Your Life LLC and a member of The National Association of Professional Organizers.

what is an ombudsman and what do they do? Th, 10/23, 10:30-noon Have you heard of the Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program? Find out about this free resource for individuals who are in living in licensed long-term care facilities. Gretchen Jordan from the Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman program will discuss the role of the ombudsman in regards to how they can be a beneficial resource for residents in a long term care setting. Learn the types of long-term care, resident rights, how to advocate for someone you know in a facility, and recognizing and reporting elder abuse. (Note: this is NOT about long-term care insurance).

Ask about our Respite Short Stay

Deerfield Village Assisted Living 5770 SE Kellogg Creek Dr Milwaukie, OR 97222 Tours Daily (503) 653-4064

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Friends board MeetingWednesday, October 15, 2014, 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

thank you!Thank you to our generous sponsors for the Lumberjack Breakfast:

Gold sponsors:• bob’s red Mill

willamette View onPoint Community Credit union

silver sponsors:• Glenmoore Retirement

Somerset Assisted Living Stehn Family Chapel Clackamas Federal Credit Union

bronze sponsors:• Emerson House

Deerfield Village Regency Home Care Retirement Connection Barbur Law Office LLC Helping Hands Home Care Bernard’s Garage Vineyard Place Royalton Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

housing and Senior Services FairAre you interested in learning about the many housing options for seniors in our area? Would you like to meet with retirement community representatives in a low key environment? Do you need help caring for a loved one? Would you like some information on home repair or organizing your stuff? Do you have some travel dreams you would like to explore?

There are many reasons to join us for the 2014 Housing & Senior Services Fair on Thursday, November 6 from 10 a.m.-noon. We hope you can join us for this free informative fair.

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the Friends oF the Milwaukie Center urGes You to Vote Yes For the Milwaukie Center!

Your support of NCPRD is support for the Milwaukie Center and the thousands of area seniors we serve. Much of the funding for the Milwaukie Center comes from your investment in the parks district. The additional funding and local decision-making that Measure 3-451 would provide will mean more services for our community’s fastest growing population.

Not only do our current programs for seniors need more resources, but as baby boomers age, this whole new and growing group of older adults will need services and programs to keep them active, engaged, and healthy.

The Milwaukie Center currently provides a gathering place for seniors and offers affordable, hot lunches, classes and social activities, as well as transportation for shopping and field trips for area seniors. We provide 73,000 home delivered meals each year to those who need them, and that need is growing.

The building that hosts these vital services is behind the times, staff and volunteers are working at full capacity, and yet the need continues to grow.

Please vote yes and help bring improvements to the Milwaukie Center and more programs and services for older adults in North Clackamas.

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