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September / October 2018

Location Address: 1180 Rosemont Road

West Linn • OR 97068

Phone: 503-557-4704

Fax: 503-723-4251 Mailing Address:

22500 Salamo Road • Ste. 1100

West Linn • OR 97068

www.westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec

West Linn Adult Community Center

Newsletter

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West Linn Adult Community Center Newsletter

Letter from Tiffany Thanks to funds provided by our

Friends group, we now have a new bus for the Adult Community Center! As I mentioned in the last newsletter, our Ride Connection bus contract was not renewed, so it was necessary to look at other transportation options for our trips and activities. Thank you, again, to the Friends for funding this valuable

resource for the patrons of the ACC.As of August 27th, I am working reduced hours so that I am able to spend more time with my daughter, Isla. Terri and Tarra are temporarily stepping in to take on the remaining time. Tarra will be here Mondays, I will be here Tuesdays, Wednesdays and half of each Thursday and Terri will be here the other half of Thursdays and all day on Fridays. I am so thankful to them for their help in keeping the ACC running smoothly. Isla’s growing up so fast and I can’t bear to miss this important time in her life.We have a unique and exciting workshop taking place over the next three months that I hope you’ll consider being a part of. It is called Capturing Life through Creative Writing and is being facilitated by a very talented singer songwriter that lives right here in West Linn. Naomi LaViolette brought her workshop idea to me a while ago and I am delighted to offer it here. Quoting from the promotional flyer, the workshop will be “A unique, interactive workshop for telling your story through poem or song. Naomi LaViolette’s Cap-turing Life workshops are a unique interactive experience. Partici-pants will hear a concert of original music and receive direction and encouragement in their own journaling, poetry and songwrit-ing. There is no musical experience needed to enjoy this uplifting and inspiring experience.” The workshop dates, times and other details are listed on page 6.We are also offering a new class called Marimba Ensemble. This will be taught by retired music teacher, Martin Sobelman, and promises to an educational and enjoyable experience. The details for this class are also listed on page 6. The marimbas will be provided.There’s much to look forward to ~ Tiffany

Staff:Tiffany Carlson, Recreation Coordinator Tarra Wiencken and Terri Jones

Location WLACC: 1180 Rosemont Road West Linn, OR 97068 Phone: 503-557-4704 – Fax: 503-723-4251

West Linn Adult Community Center

Connect, Serve, GrowJust a handful of hours gives back tenfold to you and your community.

Volunteers are the arms around the Adult Community Center. We have many opportunities that we can fit to your expertise and schedule.

Apply on line at westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec or in person at the ACC.

Mailing Address: c/o City Hall, 22500 Salamo Road, Ste. 1100, West Linn, OR 97068WLACC Newsletter:Mieke Wiegman, Editor – miekew@comcast.net Keli Stevens, Staff WriterThe WLACC Newsletter editor reserves the right to edit, or shorten articles submitted.

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Schedule of Ongoing Events foundation for a strong and vibrant life. When our Yang Qi begins to diminish, we have the potential to become ill. Instructor: Master Qigong Teacher Lyndalea Ruffner is certified by the Ling Gui International Healing Qi-gong School. When Qigong is properly practiced it is extremely beneficial and presents minimal risk to one’s health. Please consult your physician if you are in doubt of your capabilities. Staying Alive with Strength and Balance: Improve your strength and balance to conquer those every day activities! You will utilize small hand weights, chairs and standing exercises. Taught by Jacquelyn Rodgers. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30-9:30 am. . $77/2 classes/week or $119/3 classes/week. $6 drop in. Tai Chi: A calming form of exercise that is believed to be effective for a wide range of health problems includ-ing: headaches, arthritis, back pain and others. It helps to restore natural circulation and relieves tension in muscles. This class in an open floor, self-led class. Mondays 8:45 – 9.45 am. FREE. T’ai Chi: Relieve Chronic Pain and Inflammation. Strengthen Your Immune System. Restore Strength and Vitality. Alleviate Anxiety and Depression. Improve Your Balance. Stimulate Your Brain! This class will intro-duce you to the ancient Chinese Yang-Style Form, ben-eficial for any age or physical shape. Tuesdays 11 am-12 pm. Starting 9/11, 8 classes, $50.00. Taijiflow: A new kind of T’ai Chi (Taiji) class! A calm, peaceful and balanced fitness practice. Fridays 11 am. Starting 9/14, 10 classes, $70.00, drop in $7:00. Both classes taught by Sharon V. Miller. Walking Group: Walk the neighborhood for about 3 miles with friends. About 1 hour. Mondays, Wednes-days and Fridays. Meeting point at the Center at 8:30 am. FREE.Yoga and Strength: Gentle Yoga and Strength is a comprehensive and gentle class covering balance, strength and stretching moves while relaxing your body and mind. Taught by Tiffany Carlson. Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-11:00 am. $65 or $6.50 drop in.DRAMA AND MUSIC: The Age-Cured Hams Drama Class: Mondays at 1:00-3:00 pm. A drama group focusing on funny. Volun-teers for sets, costuming, and performance night always needed. Call the front desk at 503-557-4704 for more information or leave a message for Carol Shiveley if you would like to participate. Classes are FREE.

West Linn Uke Jam: Tuesdays at 2:00-3:30 pm. Visitors are encouraged and all levels are welcome. If you’d like to bring music to share with the group, please bring about 30 copies and deposit them on the front table so folks can pick them up as they arrive. Instruments other than ukuleles are also welcome. FREE.

EXERCISE CLASSES Aerobics: Mondays and Fridays, 10:00 am. Exer-cise with a videotape. FREE. Chair Aerobics: Wednesdays, 10:00 am. Exercise with a videotape. FREE.Core Strength: Resistance weight training program helps to build core strength in a safe manner. Yoga and Pilates moves build a strong core and healthy back. Please bring small hand-held weights, yoga mat, towel and water. Taught by Jacquelyn Rodgers. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8-8:30 am. $44/2 classes/week, $66/3 classes/week, $5 drop in. NEW! Fitness with Janey: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-9:30 am. Starting 9/11. $70 for a 15 week session or $6 drop in per class. Please sign up at the front desk. Come join us for 30 minutes of stretching, strength building, cardio activity and fun! Whether you are active now or wanting to put a skip in your step and be-come more active, this is the perfect way to get yourself going!! Get your morning started off in a healthy way! Leave and enjoy the rest of your day with more energy, vim and vigor and a smile on your face!!The online fitness classes are led by coach Janey Rose. She is a nutrition, health and fitness coach. Her in-tent is to be of service to people and to help influence people into a healthier lifestyle. A West Linn resident of 24 years, she leads in workouts that are different, fun and adaptable for all fitness levels. Mind Body Wellness – Gentle Yoga: This unique yoga program is helpful for those needing a slow restor-ative class. Integrates mindfulness, meditation and visu-alization. New sessions begin the first Thursday of the month at 11:00 am-12:15 pm. Taught by Kristin Fein. 4-Week session fee: IC $40/OC $45. Drop-ins welcome at $12.00 a class. For more information and to register, visit: westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec.Nia- Music & Movement: Nia is music and move-ment as medicine: an invitation to self-healing. It encom-passes the classic movement forms of the martial arts, the healing arts and dance. Its practice touches all levels: body, mind, heart and spirit. Come move and be moved with us in your own body’s way. Taught by Mary *Maria* Milner. Tuesday, Thursday 11:15 am-12 pm. $6.00 per class if pre-paid for the whole month. $8:00 drop in. (Classes will resume September 11th.)Qigong: Fall & Winter Series: Nei Yang Gong Qi-gong for the Heart and Kidneys. Mondays and or Wednesdays 10 am-12 pm. Fall term begins 9/10 and again 11/5/18. $65:00 for 1/x a week or $120.00 for 2/x a week. $8:00 drop in fee. Strong Yang Qi gives you the

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MUSIC continued: Share Singers: We visit nearby senior living communi-ties to share sing-alongs and conversations with the residents. Our goal is to interact with residents, not enter-tain them. Our motto is, “share a smile, share a story, share a song.” New members are welcome at any time. FREE.

GAMES: Bridge: Mondays at 12:00-3:00 pm.

Hand and Foot: Mondays at 10:00-12:00 am. FREE.Pinochle: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:30-3:00 pm. FREE.Texas Hold ‘Em: Fridays, 12:45 pm. $5.00 buy-in.Whist: Fridays at 10:00 am. FREE. Mah Jongg: Fridays at 1:00 pm. Are you inter-ested in learning how to play Mah Jongg? While the origin of mahjongg (má jiàng), called mah-jongg in the U.S., is unknown, the fast-paced four-player game is popular throughout Asia. Call 503-557-4704 if you are interested.HEALTH: Adult coloring: Thursdays 1:00-3:00 pm. Re-search shows that adult coloring has a de-stressing power and can be therapeutic. Come join this new activity and enjoy the relaxing benefits of coloring with friends. You may bring your own book or purchase them at the ACC. Colored pencils will be provided. Foot Clinic: First and third Wednesday of the month and first Friday of the month from 9:00 am-2:30 pm. Call 503-557-4704 for an appoint-ment. FEE $30.00.

SPECIAL CLASSES:

Computer Instructions: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9:00 am-noon. Instructor: Rich-ard (Dick) Hunt. For an appointment call the Center at 503-557-4704.

Knitting and Crocheting: Thursdays from 10:00-12:00 noon. Enjoy this fun group. FREE.

Garden Appreciation Group: Wednesdays, 11:00-12:00 noon. A weekly gathering to explore the plants, science, crafts and art of gardening. FREE.Painting Class: Open studio Fridays from 11:00-2:00. FREE.Senior Law Projects: Half hour consultations every 2nd Monday of the month. Call the Center at 503-557-4704 to set up an appointment.Wood Carving: Mondays at 9:00-12:00 noon. FREEWriting – “Honoring Our Memories”: Tuesdays at 10:00-12:00 noon. Topics vary. It may be fiction or based on your own personal life experience. Writing about the past can be especially important for your future generation.

Ongoing Events (Cont’d)

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Lakewood Theatre Presents:

P I P P I NSeptember 7 - October 14, 2018 Be Extraordinary. Directed by Paul Angelo; Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; Book by Roger O. Hirson.

Heir to the throne, young prince Pippin searches for the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. In the end, however, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraor-dinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.Co-Sponsor: Drs. Bill & Ricky Korach. Directorial Sponsor: The Springs Living in Lake Oswego.IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Lakewood Theater offers 20 participants of the West Linn Adult Community Center an opportunity to see their dress rehearsal, free of charge. The dress rehearsal takes place on the Wednesday before the regular performances begin. If you are a participant of the WLACC and would like to attend, please sign up in person, at the front desk. Sign-up begins one month before the dress rehearsal date and ends when the list is full.

Long Term Care Fair at Portland VA

Medical Center AuditoriumTuesday September 11, 2018 from 9:30 am-2:30 pm. Do you need help at home? Wondering how to pay for care?Considering in-home care or assisted living? Are you and your family planning for the future or wondering how the

VA can help if you’re a veteran?

SPECIAL CLASSES/PRESENTATIONS:Monthly Monday Matinee. With free popcorn and soft drinks. Monday, September 10th at 1:00 pm.

Book Club is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Bill Holderman, in his directorial debut, and written by Holderman and Erin Simms. It stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen as four friends who read Fifty Shades of Grey as part of their monthly book club, and subsequently begin to change how they view their personal relationships.

Monday, October 8th at 1:00 pm. One of the most shocking films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho changed the thriller genre forever. Join the Master of Suspense on a chilling journey as an unsuspecting victim (Janet Leigh) visits the Bates Motel and falls prey to one of cinema’s’ most notorious psychopaths.

Elder Mediation presentation time – Thursday, September 27th at 1:00 pm. You’re invited to a free one hour question and answer session on how elder mediation can help you. Get an-swers to these and other questions: • What is mediation? • Where can mediation happen? • What if some family members live far away? • Which issues can mediation be helpful with? • How can mediation help with my particular situation? • What if we need an elder attorney or other resources? • What does mediation cost? Who pays for it? • Is a mediator like a judge? Like a therapist? What is it really like to be involved in a mediation? Sign up for this free, one hour mediation session at the front desk.West Linn Memory Cafe – Every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1:30-3:00 pm. The challenges of living with memory loss can sever con-nection at a time when it’s needed most. Memory Café gatherings are one way people with memory loss and their companions can come together to make new friendships in a safe community setting. We need volunteers to provide normalcy for those experiencing memory loss. To find out more, please contact the front desk at the WLACC. (Note: this is not a drop off site, participants must be accompanied by a care-partner.)

Ongoing Events (Cont’d)

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SAVE The Date

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS:Join us for various presentations on health and senior living topics. Some talks may get scheduled after the printing time of this newsletter. Please call or stop in at the ACC front desk for up-to-date information. 503-557-4704. Please RSVP for any below presentation.

NEW! Starting Thursdays, Sept. 6th-27th at 12:30 pm. – Marimba Ensemble class. Do you like to dance, to move? Do you have a sense of rhythm? The Marimba Ensemble might be just the thing for you! Gath-er together once each week and learn and perform repeti-tive patterns and parts on the various instruments in our ensemble. Why is it good? • Bilateral manual movements are excellent for keeping Right-Left neural passages in our brains in excellent condition. • Repetitive movements of the fingers, hands, wrists are good for keeping arthritis at bay. • Learning various rhythmic and melodic patterns are excellent aids in short AND long term memory devel-opment. • People who hear the sounds of marimbas often say how happy they feel when listening. Instructor: Martin Sobelman; retired music teacher, ma-rimba ensemble teacher in the Salem schools from 2000-2009 and conductor of the Beaverton Community Band. Cost: $50 for 4 sessions. To register: Call Martin Sobel-man at 503-949-0509, or the center at 503-557-4704.

Capturing Life through Creative Writing. – A unique, 3-part interactive workshop for telling your story through poem or song. Thursday, Sept. 20th at 12:30 pm – Love. Thursday, Oct. 18th at 12:30 pm – Nature/Spirituality. Thursday, Nov. 15th at 12:30 pm – Grief/Struggle. Naomi LaViolette’s Capturing Life workshops are a unique interactive experience. Participants will hear a concert of original music and receive direction and encouragement in their own journaling, poetry and songwriting. There is no musical experience needed to enjoy this uplifting and inspiring experience. $10 per class or attend all 3 for $25.

Tuesday, Sept. 18th AND Thursday, Oct. 18th at 10:00 am. – Kaiser Medicare info available.

Home Instead classes: Thursday, September 27th at 11:00 am. – Caregiving 101. Learn about proper hand washing, proper transfers, gloving, body mechanics, peri-care, getting in and out of a chair, shower and car. Class led by Jennifer Fifer.

Thursday, Oct. 25th at 11:00 am. – Diabetes/Nutrition. What is your pancreas and how do we use it? Why is blood sugar so important and how does

one “become diabetic” Vs. being “born diabetic?” We will discuss these questions and more as we dive into the world of diabetes and nutrition. Learn how the decision you make on what to eat for lunch will play a role on whether or not you become diabetic. If you are currently a diabetic, this class will help you bet-ter understand what’s happening on the inside that is causing you to have high or low blood sugars, as well as identifying the signs accompanied with both. So many of us have been raised on “home cooked meals” that are loaded with carbs, bad fats and are overall just not healthy for us. We’ll discuss ways to look at food differently and change ingredients for traditional meals, in order to make them better for us! Class led by Jennifer Fifer. UPCOMING BUS TRIPS:We have regular bus trips that go to various locations around the area. We encourage you to call 503-557-4704, stop in or check online for current bus trips that are scheduled as all trips are subject to change. Please go to http://westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/acc-newsletter to see the current trip schedule online. All lunches are at your own expense, unless stated otherwise.Thursday, September 13th – Mt. Angel Oktoberfest. Leave the ACC by 10:00 am and return around 3:00 pm. $10.Wednesday, September 26th – Portland Spirit Lunch cruise. Leave the ACC by 10:30 am and return by 3:00 pm. $50 all inclusive trip.Wednesday, October 24th – Cristom Winery. Wine tasting and picnic lunch. Leave the ACC by 10:00 am and return around 2:30 pm. $25 includes wine tasting and lunch.Thursday, October 11th – Time and further details TBD. Tour of our West Linn Police Department. See the ins and outs of the newly built police department and talk with the officers about current fraud scams, their drug take back program and more. Lunch is TBD.

Halloween Wednesday, October 31st.

A costume contest will again be held this year. Look out for a flyer at the beginning of October for more details.

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Gardening Through the Golden Years – by Keli Stevens

(Editors’ note: Keli Stevens is on vacation, and this article ran first in the July/August 2017 edition of the newsletter.)

An interest in gardening should not have to be abandoned as someone enters the later stages of life. Yet, unfortunately, that is often the case. Changes in mobility, energy, vision or dexterity can make a favorite hobby a struggle, or even impossible. Luckily a little planning and adaptation can keep the senior gardener enjoying a beloved past time and reaping a bounty of rewards.

There are a host of reasons that the gardening is beneficial to us. These benefits become even more valuable as we age. The routine acts of garden-ing can be very soothing and relaxing to the mind. Some avid gardeners report entering a meditative state as they work, lowering heart rate and blood pressure. The physical benefits are another great reason to pursue this ac-tivity. Stretching, coordination, balance and strength are all exercised. This

can lead to better or maintained mobility. Financially, gardening can have advantages too. Growing and eating your own food can save you money. Those on a fixed income enjoy being able to stretch their monthly budget and cut shopping lists by growing and preserving fruits and vegetables. The fresh homegrown produce provides a wealth of fiber and nutrition that can keep the body healthy and ward off illness.

Gardening can be enjoyed well into one’s golden years if a few adjustments are made to accom-modate changing abilities. Often, something as simple as placing a few chairs or seating options around the garden area, or investing in long handled tools, can make a big difference and keep this activity safe, comfortable and enjoyable. Other helpful ideas include using a gardening tool cart on wheels that can double as a seat, aid in moving heavy objects, and serve as convenient tool stor-age. You can purchase these at most garden centers or find plans to build one online. Raised beds with smooth pathways around them can be ideal for a wheelchair or walker to gain access. The sides can provide a readily available seat or support. You can make the beds as high as needed. They not only provide ease of access, but can cut down on weeding. Make sure you can reach the center of the bed from all sides to avoid dangerous balance challenges. Consider spray painting all hand tools white for easy locating when set down. If dexterity is an issue you might want to use seed tape, a seed clicker, or soil that has the seeds already added to it. You can also buy seed mats that you cut with scissors to fit your planting space. The seed matts only need to be watered and will grow into a lush cluster of vegetation without any need for laborious digging or planting. A lightweight, coiled hose is a great solution for watering without having to lift a heavy watering can. A long handled, rain nozzle attachment can be very helpful in reaching over and around things. The type of plants you choose can also effect how pleasurable the garden experience can be. Its best to choose plants that are hardy and easy to grow. Plants that require less watering and care, smell good, feel velvety, are colorful or attract butterflies can maximize gardening enjoyment.

Some other good tips for senior gardening are wearing loose clothing, a hat and sun screen, drinking water and also taking a cell phone out with you. Limit your sun exposure by tending the garden in early morning or evening hours. Lastly, pay close attention to your body. If you run out of energy or feel overheated, take a break and go inside. The plants will wait for you.

Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in America today and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities if a little thought, adaptation and planning is employed. Whether you take steps for yourself or an aging loved one, senior gardeners can continue to enjoy a fruitful harvest of benefits and a bounty of well-being.

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Lunches Catered by Mundo Catering! Lunches are $5:00 and served at noon time. Complimentary Birthday Brunches on the first Wednesday of the month for those supporting the Friends Group. Oswego Place, which is a retirement community, is now adding to our Birthday Brunch Day with bagels and cream cheese in the morning. HealthNet is also providing cupcakes on our B-day brunches.

October Lunch Menus – All menus include salad Monday 10/1 Pork stew, brown rice, broccoli and cookies and cream pieWednesday 10/3 Birthday Brunch: Quiche, hash browns, sausage and fruit saladFriday 10/5 Pulled pork, mac & cheese, corn and peach crispMonday 10/8 Curried chicken, couscous, cauliflower and strawberry shortcakeWednesday 10/10 Sausage and white bean soup, roast beef sandwiches and vanilla bundt cakeFriday 10/12 Pork loin with apples, potatoes lyonnaise, broccoli and peanut butter cookiesMonday 10/15 Chicken alfredo, penne pasta, zucchini and strawberry cream pieWednesday 10/17 Chicken-orzo soup, chicken salad sandwiches and carrot cakeFriday 10/19 Pork stew, brown rice, peas and sugar ` cookiesMonday 10/22 Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, vegetable medley and vanilla cupcakesWednesday 10/24 Tomato soup, turkey sandwiches and browniesFriday 10/26 Pot roast, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley and chocolate cookiesMonday 10/29 Sloppy joes, roasted potatoes, carrots and banana puddingWednesday 10/31 Ham sandwiches, corn chowder and Grave yard pudding

September Lunch Menus – All menus include salad Monday 9/3 Closed for Labor DayWednesday 9/5 Birthday Brunch: Meat and veggie scram ble, bacon, yukon gold potatoes and fruit salad Friday 9/7 Closed for City Staff in service dayMonday 9/10 Lasagna, garlic bread, corn and chocolate cookiesWednesday 9/12 BBQ chicken, baked beans, corn and strawberry shortcakeFriday 9/14 Sausages, baked beans, peas and pumpkin cookiesMonday 9/17 Chicken parmesan, garlic butter pasta, green beans and cream puffsWednesday 9/19 Chicken noodle soup, turkey sandwiches and browniesFriday 9/21 Pot roast, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley and chocolate cream pieMonday 9/24 Chicken with broccoli, penne pasta, asparagus and chocolate bundt cakeWednesday 9/26 Ham sandwiches, beef barley soup and sugar cookiesFriday 9/28 Hamburgers, potato salad, broccoli and carrot cake

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of the

Board of Directors:Marsha Wilkins, PresidentScott Foster, Vice-PresidentJeanne Rohrbacker, SecretaryLorene Bay, TreasurerCarole Lukas, Director

Boyd Brown, DirectorMaggie Magee, Director

The Friends of the Adult Community Center –

West Linn is a non-profit that was organized

exclusively for charitable, educational and social

purposes to promote the adult services and com-

munity use at the West Linn Adult Community

Center. Thank you for your support!

Friends

Adult Community Center – West Linn NEWS from the

A non-profit 501 (c) (3)

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They Get By With a Little Help From Their

FRIENDS

At the beginning of this fiscal year and as the new FRIENDS’ board takes the helm, we’d like to thank all FRIENDS for their support of the past as we look forward with enthusiasm.

As a non-profit that was organized to “promote the adult services and community use at the WLACC the FRIENDS have been able to help fund projects at the WLACC to the tune of well over $250,000. We’ve also been given the space to house FRIENDS main source of funding, our community treasure, The Little Shop on Rosemont.

We’ve evolved over the many years of helping the City of West Linn build this community center with large capital outlay to now being able to focus on funding the ACC’s annual programming and being community ambassadors.

The Board will be discussing how we can best support the ACC in their efforts to offer programs, assistance and social activities that further the well being of our 50+ community citizens.

We have a jewel of a community center in our midst and it’s been a privilege to volunteer my time to promote the ACC in a variety of ways. Every patron of the ACC is an ambassador to

our community. We FRIENDS can focus on opening our arms to every 50+ member of this community and welcoming them to participate in whichever way it may help them to become involved and stay both mentally and physically active; it’s where friendships are cultivated. We FRIENDS are here to promote the ACC and want the 50+ community to enjoy this jewel as much as we do. Please welcome new patrons to the ACC; there’s no membership! I’ll bet, down the road, they too will want to become a FRIEND.

We rely on The Little Shop on Rosemont as our major fund raiser. It is run by volunteer efforts. John and Veronica have unselfishly given their time, efforts and expertise but cannot do this with-out the same from many volunteers. A few hours a week or becoming a substitute when a volunteer is absent is small but will give much back to you, to this community and ultimately to the ACC.

I know each FRIEND has given us support finan-cially through their dues and additional donations but please consider giving of your time to volun-teer a few hours to help in the gift shop. Anyone in the shop can offer you a volunteer application.

The Board of Director’s, Scott, Jeanne, Lorene, Maggie, Boyd, Carole and myself look forward to implementing the mission of FACC-WL.

– Marsha

Questions? – faccwl7@gmail.com

or catch me at the ACC.

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Friends NEWS Continued

Congratulations to Vi Quella, the current winner of the Fred Meyer Community Rewards drawing of a gift certifi-cate for The Little Shop

on Rosemont. Be sure to turn your Fred Meyer receipts in before October 15 for the next drawing.As always just drop your FM receipts off at the ACC front desk and the FRIENDS will let you know if you’re a winner in October. Thanks to all who participate in this program.Questions or help enrolling? Contact Lorene Bay.

FACC Board Meetings

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. Hemlock Room-ACC. Subject to Change.

faccwl7@gmail.com

The Little shop on

rosemont is ready to

enhance your life with

many new and unique

items arriving every day.

Follow us on FacebookNew Shop Hours beginning September 4th

Monday-Friday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm 1180 Rosemont Road, West Linn

September BirthdaysJerry Andersen, Jean Burbach, darlyn Callas,

sirima Chuladul, Herminee Collins, dorothy deline,

Karen Faw, duane Funk, Mary Hill, Jack Hoke,

Joyce Johnson, James Judd, david Quesnel, Celeste rose,

susan Tarvin, Marlene Yousol

October BirthdaysKaren Anderson, dianna Austin, Linda Becker, John Bezaiff,

eve elkinton, Barbara Handley, Bob Hoover, Ted Krebs,

Jim Langler, nancy Langler, Grace Lin, Mike Little, Gay Lobel,

Margaret Matthies, Janet Mcdonald, Adeline Meindl,

Kathy Michaels, Jim Ponti, Linda scott,

Bev Wilson, Kenneth Woo

The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round

With the ending of the bus contract with Ride Connection and due to the generosity of all those that have donated in time and money towards fund raising the Friends of the Adult Community Center have been able to fund the City of West Linn’s purchase of a brand new bus for the ACC. It’s a 2018 Starcraft Allstar 22 ADA shuttle bus able to carry 14 passengers with 2 wheelchair lift options and, as requested by Al and Bill, a back-up mirror. Hopefully by this publication you’ll all have seen it in the ACC’s parking lot and will be looking forward to your first venture out with one of our volunteer driver’s at the helm. It’s lined up to be wheeling round and round, all through the town by September.

September 2018 West Linn Adult Community Center – 503-557-4704

3 MONDAY

4 TUESDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Bal-ance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Honoring Our Memories Writing Group 10:00- Yoga 11:00- T’ai Chi 11:15-Nia-Music (no class today) 12:30- Pinochle 2:00- WL Uke Jam

5 WEDNESDAY 8:30- Walking Group 9:00-Foot care by appt. 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 11:00-Garden Appreciation Group 12:00-Birthday Brunch-Meatandveggiescramble,bacon,yukongoldpotatoesandfruitsalad 12:30- Pinochle

6 THURSDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 9:45-Share Singers to Marquis Hope Village 10:00-Yoga 10:00- Knitting & crocheting 11:00-Meditative Yoga 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement 12:30-Marimba Ensemble 1:00-Adult Coloring

7 FRIDAY

Closed for City Staff in service day

10 MONDAY 8:45- Tai Chi 8:30- Walking Group 9:00- Wood Carving 9:00-Attorney appt. available 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:00- Hand and Foot 12:00-Lunch- Lasagna, garlic bread, corn and chocolate cook-ies 12:00- Bridge 1:00-Drama, Age Cured Hams 1:00-Monday matinee; Book Club

11 TUESDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Bal-ance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Honoring Our Memories Writing Group 10:00- Yoga 11:00- T’ai Chi 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement class 12:30- Pinochle 2:00- WL Uke Jam

12 WEDNESDAY 8:30- Walking Group 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 11:00-Garden Appreciation Group 12:00-Lunch- BBQ chicken, baked beans, corn and straw-berry shortcake 12:30- Pinochle 1:00-Book club 1:30 Memory Cafe

13 THURSDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Bus trip to Mt. Angel Oktoberfest 10:00-Yoga 10:00- Knitting & crocheting 11:00-Meditative Yoga 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement 12:30-Marimba Ensemble 1:00-Adult Coloring

14 FRIDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 8:30- Walking Group 10:00- Open Painting 10:00- Aerobics 10:00- Whist 11:00-Tai Chi Flow 12:00-Lunch- Sausages, baked beans, peas and pumpkin cook-ies 12:30- Pinochle 12:45- Texas Hold ‘Em 1:00- Mah Jongg

17 MONDAY 8:45- Tai Chi 8:30- Walking Group 9:00- Wood Carving 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:00- Hand and Foot 12:00-Lunch- Chicken parme-san, garlic butter pasta, green beans and cream puffs 12:00- Bridge 1:00-Drama, Age Cured Hams

18 TUESDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Bal-ance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Honoring Our Memories Writing 10:00- Yoga 11:00- T’ai Chi 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement class 12:30- Pinochle 2:00- WL Uke Jam

19 WEDNESDAY 8:30- Walking Group 9:00-Foot care by appt. 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 11:00-Garden Appreciation Group 12:00-Lunch Chicken noodle soup, turkey sandwiches and brownies 1:00-FACC Board Meeting

20 THURSDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Yoga 10:00- Knitting & crocheting 11:00-Meditative Yoga 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement 12:30-Marimba Ensemble 12:30-Capturing Life Writing Workshop 1:00-Adult Coloring

21 FRIDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 8:30- Walking Group 10:00- Open Painting 10:00- Aerobics 10:00- Whist 11:00-Tai Chi Flow 12:00-Lunch- Pot roast, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley and chocolate cream pie 12:30- Pinochle 12:45- Texas Hold ‘Em 1:00- Mah Jongg

24 MONDAY 8:45- Tai Chi 8:30- Walking Group 9:00- Wood Carving 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:00- Hand and Foot 12:00-Lunch- Chicken with broccoli, penne pasta, asparagus and chocolate bundt cake 12:00- Bridge 1:00-Drama, Age Cured Hams

25 TUESDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Bal-ance 10:00-Honoring Our Memories Writing 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00- Yoga 10:00-Kaiser Medicare 11:00- T’ai Chi 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement class 12:30- Pinochle 2:00- WL Uke Jam

26 WEDNESDAY 8:30- Walking Group 9:00-Foot care by appt. 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:30- Bus trip to Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise 11:00-Garden Appreciation 12:00-Lunch- Ham sandwiches, beef barley soup and sugar cookies 12:30- Pinochle

27 THURSDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:45-Share Singers to The Springs at Sherwood 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Yoga 10:00- Knitting & crocheting 11:00-Meditative Yoga 11:00-Cargiving 101 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement 12:30-Marimba Ensemble 1:00-Adult Coloring 1:00-Presentiaton on the What and Whys of Elder Mediation

28 FRIDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 8:30- Walking Group 10:00- Open Painting 10:00- Aerobics 10:00- Whist 11:00-Tai Chi Flow 12:00- Hamburgers, potato salad, broccoli and carrot cake 12:30- Pinochle 12:45- Texas Hold ‘Em 1:00- Mah Jongg

October 2018 West Linn Adult Community Center – 503-557-4704

1 MONDAY 8:45- Tai Chi 8:30- Walking Group 9:00- Wood Carving 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:00- Hand and Foot 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:00- Bridge 1:00-Drama, Age Cured Hams

2 TUESDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Honoring Our Memories Writing Group 10:00- Yoga 11:00- T’ai Chi 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement class 12:30- Pinochle 2:00- WL Uke Jam

3 WEDNESDAY 8:30- Walking Group 9:00-Foot care by appt. 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 11:00-Garden Appreciation Group 12:00-Birthday Brunch-see page 8 12:30- Pinochle

4 THURSDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 9:45-Share Singers to Home-wood Heights 10:00-Yoga 10:00- Knitting & crocheting 11:00-Meditative Yoga 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement 12:30-Marimba Ensemble 1:00-Adult Coloring

5 FRIDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 8:30- Walking Group 9:00-Foot care by appt. 10:00- Open Painting 10:00- Aerobics 10:00- Whist 11:00-Tai Chi Flow 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:30- Pinochle 12:45- Texas Hold ‘Em 1:00- Mah Jongg

8 MONDAY 8:45- Tai Chi 8:30- Walking Group 9:00- Wood Carving 9:00-Attorney appt. available 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:00- Hand and Foot 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:00- Bridge 1:00-Drama, Age Cured Hams 1:00-Movie Matinee; Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho

9 TUESDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Honoring Our Memories Writing Group 10:00- Yoga 11:00- T’ai Chi 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement class 12:30- Pinochle 2:00- WL Uke Jam

10 WEDNESDAY 8:30- Walking Group 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 11:00-Garden Appreciation Group 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:30- Pinochle 1:00-Book club 1:30 Memory Cafe

11 THURSDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Yoga 10:00- Knitting & crocheting 11:00-Meditative Yoga 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement 12:30-Marimba Ensemble 1:00-Adult Coloring Bus trip to our West Linn Police Department. Time and details TBD. Please call or see front desk for details.

12 FRIDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 8:30- Walking Group 10:00- Open Painting 10:00- Aerobics 10:00- Whist 11:00-Tai Chi Flow 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:30- Pinochle 12:45- Texas Hold ‘Em 1:00- Mah Jongg

15 MONDAY 8:45- Tai Chi 8:30- Walking Group 9:00- Wood Carving 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:00- Hand and Foot 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:00- Bridge 1:00-Drama, Age Cured Hams

16 TUESDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Honoring Our Memories Writing 10:00- Yoga 11:00- T’ai Chi 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement class 12:30- Pinochle 2:00- WL Uke Jam

17 WEDNESDAY 8:30- Walking Group 9:00-Foot care by appt. 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 11:00-Garden Appreciation Group 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 1:00-FACC Board Meeting

18 THURSDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 9:45-Share Singers to Spring Ridge Court 10:00-Yoga 10:00- Knitting & crocheting 11:00-Meditative Yoga 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement 12:30-Marimba Ensemble 12:30-Capturing Life Writing Workshop 1:00-Adult Coloring

19 FRIDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 8:30- Walking Group 10:00- Open Painting 10:00- Aerobics 10:00- Whist 11:00-Tai Chi Flow 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:30- Pinochle 12:45- Texas Hold ‘Em 1:00- Mah Jongg

22 MONDAY 8:45- Tai Chi 8:30- Walking Group 9:00- Wood Carving 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:00- Hand and Foot 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:00- Bridge 1:00-Drama, Age Cured Hams

23 TUESDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 10:00-Honoring Our Memories Writing 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00- Yoga 10:00-Kaiser Medicare 11:00- T’ai Chi 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement class 12:30- Pinochle 2:00- WL Uke Jam

24 WEDNESDAY 8:30- Walking Group 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:00-Bus trip to Cristom Winery 11:00-Garden Appreciation 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:30- Pinochle

25 THURSDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 9:30-Fitness w/Janey 10:00-Yoga 10:00- Knitting & crocheting 11:00-Meditative Yoga 11:00-Diabetes and Nutrition class 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement 12:30-Marimba Ensemble 1:00-Adult Coloring

26 FRIDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 8:30- Walking Group 10:00- Open Painting 10:00- Aerobics 10:00- Whist 11:00-Tai Chi Flow 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:30- Pinochle 12:45- Texas Hold ‘Em 1:00- Mah Jongg

29 MONDAY 8:45- Tai Chi 8:30- Walking Group 9:00- Wood Carving 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 10:00- Hand and Foot 12:00-Lunch-see page 8 12:00- Bridge 1:00-Drama, Age Cured Hams

30 TUESDAY 8:00- Core Strength 8:30- Strength & Balance 10:00-Honoring Our Memories Writing 10:00- Yoga 10:00-Kaiser Medicare 11:00- T’ai Chi 11:15-Nia-Music and Movement class 12:30- Pinochle 2:00- WL Uke Jam

31 WEDNESDAY 8:30- Walking Group 9:00-Foot care by appt. 10:00- Aerobics 10:00-Qigong 11:00-Garden Appreciation 12:00-Lunch and Costume party—see page 8 12:30- Pinochle