senior news august 2018 - ashland
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Senior News August 2018
Senior Activity Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland OR 97520
541.488.5342 AshlandSeniorCenter.org tty: 711 [email protected]
The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side
effect of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing
memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early
detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical
studies and plan for the future. Attend this training to learn the 10
Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from
reality, address commonly-held fears about Alzheimer’s in America,
and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others.
FREE but registration required—Call 1-800-272-3900.
Britt Festival Fieldtrip Saturday, August 4, 4:45 pickup for 7:30pm concert
The Britt Festival is again offering Ashland seniors the opportunity to attend a classical concert this summer. Through the Ashland Senior Program, there are 50 tickets available to the Saturday, August 4th performance of Appalachian Spring & Edgar Meyer. Transportation will be provided to the Britt Festival (pickup at Senior Center at 4:45pm) and back to the Senior Center; participants should arrive back at the Senior Center by 10:30pm. Tickets are available at no cost and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. To register, drop by the Senior Center, call 541-488-5342, or email [email protected].
Know the 10 Warning Signs Wednesday, August 1, 12:30—2pm
Welcome Isleen Glatt, our new Senior Services Division Superintendent!
Young at Art: Pastels Wednesday, August 1, 2—3:30pm
FREE but Registration required – Call 541.488.5342 or email [email protected]
Open to all skill levels. . . Young at Art will continue exploring using pastels this month—no experience required. This class is FREE and all supplies will be
provided. Come join the fun!
Many thanks to the Britt Festival for their generosity in sharing the talents of their musicians with us through their community outreach programs!
Unable to Hear On the Phone? Wednesday, August 8, 12:30–2pm
Learn about a government program that offers free caption phones and captioning service to anyone who has any form of hearing loss. See how to qualify! Presentation by ClearCaptions, a FCC certified provider. FREE but registration is required. To register, please call 41.488.5342 or email [email protected].
Britt Orchestra Fellows Spring Ensemble Concert
Monday, August 6, 7pm
Britt Education's James Collier Orchestral Fellowship Program gives music students pursuing a performance degree the opportunity to play with a professional orchestra and create their own chamber ensemble. Join us for a lovely summer evening of music in beautiful Hunter Park at the Senior Center. Please bring your blankets, lawn chairs and refreshments for this event.
Lunch Is Served
11:30am - 12:30pm
Food & Friends August Menu
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
A suggested minimum donation is requested from seniors 60 and Older ($2.75). Those younger than 60 must pay the full cost of the meal ($6.75). 1% milk served with all meals.
1 Beef Stroganoff w/ Egg Noodles
Green Beans Carrots
Fresh Honeydew
2 Meatloaf w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Capri Blend Vegt
Oat Bran Roll Birthday Cake
3 Asian Chicken Salad over Spinach Romaine
Marinated Zucchini Salad Whole Wheat Roll
Grace’s Chocolate Bar
6 Chili w/ Beans Chuckwagon Corn
Carrots Cornmeal Roll
Chocolate Pudding
7 Shaved Turkey Sandwich
on Whole Wheat Bread Mayo/Mustard
Pasta Vegetable Salad Pineapple Tidbits
Sugar Cookie
8 Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy
Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy
Green Peas Potato Wheat Bread
Birthday Cake
9 Spaghetti & Meatballs
Carrots & Peas Cucumber Tomato
Salad Multigrain Roll
Hermit Bar
10 Breaded Fish w/ Tartar Sauce
Tater Tots California Blend Vegt
Dill Roll Lemon Bar
13 Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Winter Blend Vegt Spinach Romaine Salad
w/ Thousand Island Oatmeal Roll
White Choc Macadamia Cookie
14 Beef Spanish Rice Casserole Mexicali Corn
Fiesta Vegt Cornmeal Roll
Fresh Cantaloupe
15 Roast Pork w/ Gravy
Oven Baked Red Potatoes
Steamed Spinach Dill Bread
Apple Crisp
16 Chicken Divan Casserole
Carrots Zucchini Herb Roll
Frosted Carrot Cake
17 Meatloaf w/ Creole Sauce
Creamed Potatoes Green Peas & Onions
Seven Grain Bread Tapioca Pudding
20 Sliced Roasted Turkey w/ Gravy
Roasted Red Potatoes Scandinavian Blend
Vegt Oat Bran Roll
Pineapple Fluff
21 Shepherd’s Pie Green Beans Herb Carrots Herb Bread
Peach Cobbler
22 Macaroni & Cheese
Escalloped Tomatoes Zucchini Herb Roll
Bread Pudding w/Raisins
23 Teriyaki Meatballs Brown Rice
California Blend Vegt Romaine Iceberg Salad w/ Ranch Almond Cookie
24 Orange Glazed Chicken
Parslied Potatoes Broccoli Cuts Squash Bread
Frosted Lemon Cake
27 Pork Riblette on a Bun Ketchup
Potato Wedges Oregon Bean Medley
Banana Pudding
28 Egg Salad Sandwich
on Whole Wheat Bread Potato Salad
Peaches Zucchini Brownie
29 Chicken Chop Suey w/ Rice
Oriental Blend Vegt Green Pea Salad
Fresh Banana
30 Baked Rigatoni Italian Blend Vegt Garden Vegetable
Salad w/ Italian Herb Roll
Pineapple Crisp
31 Cowboy Campfire Stew
Whole Kernel Corn Green Beans
Cornmeal Roll Choc Oatmeal Cookie
Senior Activities Calendar August 2018
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11:30a PC Comp Instruction by appt 11a-12p Blood Pressure 12:30-2p Know the 10 Warning Signs 2-3:30p Young at Art
2 9-10:30a Adv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance 12:30-4p Mah Jongg 1p Spades 1-3p Mac Instruction by appt
3 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance by appt
11:15a Birthday Friday
12:30p The Sapphires PG-13 (1hr 43min) 2012
6 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 1p Int Line Dancing 7p Britt Orchestra Fellows Concert
7 9:30 - 11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beg Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics
8 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11:30a PC Comp Instruction by appt 12:30-2p ClearCaptions Presentation
9 9-10:30a Adv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance 12:30-4p Mah Jongg 1p Spades 1-3p Mac Instruction by appt
10 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance by appt 12:30p Somewhere in Time PG (1hr 43min) 1980
13 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 1p Int Line Dancing
14 9:30 - 11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics
15 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11:30a PC Computer Instruction by appt 11a-12p Blood Pressure
5:30-7p Alzheimer's Support Group
16 9-10:30aAdv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance
12:30-4p Mah Jongg 1p Spades 1-3p Mac Instruction by appt
17 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance by appt 12:30p Victoria & Abdul PG-13(1hr 51min) 2017
20 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 10-11:30a Singing Goodtimers 1p Int Line Dancing
21 9:30-11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics
22 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11:30a PC Computer Instruction by appt
23 9-10:30aAdv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance
12:30-4p Mah Jongg 1p Spades 1-3p Mac Instruction by appt
24 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance by appt 12:30p Goodbye Christopher Robin PG (1hr 47min) 2017
27 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 10-12 Repair SO 1p Int Line Dancing
28 9:30-11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics
29 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11:30a PC Computer Instruction by appt
30 9-10:30aAdv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance
12:30-4p Mah Jongg 1p Spades 1-3p Mac Instruction by appt
31 10-11:30a Singing Goodtimers 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance by appt 12:30p Lucky NR (1hr 28min) 2017
The first Friday of the month Birthday Treats are generously donated by The Springs at Veranda Park & The Springs at Anna Maria—thank you!
Information & Referral/Assistance Specialist
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! Please call 541-488-5342 to 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
FREE Blood Pressure Clinic Wednesday, August 1 & 15, 11am—noon
Free blood pressure clinics are held bi-weekly at
the Ashland Senior Center. Feel free to stop on
by; no appointment necessary!
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 541.488.5342
Repair SO: Sewing Clinic Monday, August 27, 10am—12pm Free clothing repair. Bring clean clothing that needs mending—no alterations or zippers. FREE and no appointment necessary!
Come join the SINGING GOODTIMERS!
Starting Monday, August 20, 10-11:30am
Practice Monday mornings 10 - 11:30am (except 4th Monday of the month, practice instead on 4th Friday) at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue. Weekly gigs at local venues: Hospitals, Senior Caregivers, and Senior Care Homes. All singers welcome, 18 and older. A love of singing is the only requirement. If you can’t sing, we will teach you. (Anyone can sing. Just listen and believe). This is the place to have fun!
For more information, contact Sam Younghans at 541-625-8201
Ashland Senior Program 1699 Homes Avenue Ashland, OR 97520
FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEES
SHOWTIME 12:30 p.m.— POPCORN PROVIDED
FRIDAY, August 3 The Sapphires (1hr 43min) 2012 PG-13 It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertain US troops in Vietnam.
Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy and more.
FRIDAY, August 10 Somewhere In Time (1hr 43min) 1980 PG A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time and meet the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel. Stars: Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer and more.
FRIDAY, August 17 Victoria & Abdul (1hr 51min) 2017 PG-13 Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.
Stars: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith and more.
FRIDAY, August 24 Goodbye Christopher Robin (1hr 47min) 2017 PG A behind-the-scenes look at the life of author A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories, inspired by his son C.R. Milne.
Stars: Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald and more. FRIDAY, August 31 Lucky (1hr 28min) 2017 NR The spiritual journey of a ninety-year-old atheist.
Stars: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston and more.
Closed Captioning always offered when available