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in other words april21 2016 17 Bridge Street Bits pick up a flyer for cholesterol tests, nutritional assessments, medicine reviews with a Hi All, hope you are enjoying some pharmacist, eye and ear examinations, and nicer warmer weather these days! Nice lake many other preventative care services. walking weather, although we walkers miss TAX ASSISTANCE - Depending on your status the Snethens and their hot dog stand! and need, many agencies provide assistance each tax season. A community center or THE WORD “FREE” usually captures our senior center would be the best place to look attention. If you are looking for free stuff for information. for seniors, it’s okay. Everyone hopes for a EARLY BIRD - Specials can be joked about but great deal, regardless of age. However, if you there is a lot to be said for getting half-price happen to be over 50, take full advantage meals, entertainment discounts, shopping of the promotions designed to specifically bargains, and other perks, simply because you capture your attention -- and buying power. If it’s for something that you like, and you save are of a certain age. Keep your eyes open for the following opportunities for nearly free money in the process, it’s a double bonus! stuff for seniors: MOVIES, many theaters have ASK - First of all, ask! Many people go so a break for senior ticket prices. ATTRACTIONS: far as to wear a “Don’t Forget My Discount” Museums and others attractions extend senior t-shirt. While this may be a tongue-in-cheek discount for admission or memberships. way to remind retailers, the fact is that many companies do offer free or discounted services HEALTH CLUBS: Check them for senior discounts. RETAIL STORES: Many offer certain and merchandise – but they don’t always percentage off on certain days, doesn’t hurt to advertise the option. So ask around. ask a favorite place you shop. RESTAURANTS: AARP – If you are an AARP member, that Many have special senior days, or offer the opens a great many doors for special standard AAA percentage off. EDUCATION: discounts. Visit the AARP Marketplace before Seniors interested in continuing education retail shopping to see what bargains await may pursue it at some institutions with a grant there. or reduced tuition. ENERGY - Call WOEC for any info on energy Remember, just ASK. Also if you need saving rebates, tips, etc. information assistance in any area, call HEALTH SCREENINGS - Pharmacies, hospitals, Heather at Community Action Team. She will and mobile health units offer a variety of free be glad to help you. 503-366-6542 health screenings. Scan the newspaper or By Karen Miller IF YOU ENJOY THE VOICE, and all the information it has to offer extend your thanks to Editor Scott Laird, editor for this FREE paper for the past 9 years. Thanks Scott. For a reasonable price, you can have it delivered to your door, or get a subscription for a senior in need! FUTURE HAPPENINGS: Spring Garden Fair April 30 9-3 p.m. St. Helens High School Commons, Gable Road, St. Helens FREE Admission. FOOT CARE: Call Vernonia Health Clinic for an appointment: 503-429-0622 VETERAN SERVICE ASSISTANCE: Russ Clark First Tuesdays of the month at Learning Center 1 to 7 pm. CALL ME for any senior tips to share: 503-429- 0273 SENIOR SIGN OFF: On respecting your elderly relatives: An elderly man was having hearing problems and went to see a specialist. After 4 weeks, he returned to the specialist to see if all was working properly. “Your family should be delighted you can hear everything now” said his ear doctor. “Oh, no,” the elderly man responded. “I have not told any of them, I just sit and listen. In fact, I have changed my will four times.” See ya’ around town. Vernonia Senior Center • 939 Bridge Street • 503-429-3912 Your Horoscope for April 2016 make financial decisions after April 17! Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) There are some restrictions concerning the way that couples function. Responsibilities need to be shared or professional duties are limiting couple’s interactions. There is sensitiviy in the nervous system, respiratory system or members, particularly arms and hands. Act with calm and caution, avoid situations with risk or conflict potential! Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The warmth of home and family could give Capricornians the needed and sufficient guarantees of emotional comfort. The time is right for consolidating. Capricornians’ finances need to be carefully managed because your source of income doesn’t have too much to offer right now. Someone could be secretly working against you. Careful! Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Travel and communication are the center of the most significant events of the month. Even if you’re on the right track, you could encounter obstacles that slow you down, or face unexpected complications or changes. Finances need strategies that are as wise as possible during this time. Negotiate everything, because you can stand to continued from page 16 win! During April you are particularly persuasive and convincing. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Luck is on your side until September. Relationship- related needs are great, you have a lot to give and favorable circumstances in terms of emotions are more frequent than during other months. With patience and perseverance, you build durability. Make your courageous path toward your desired goal. Focus on the important things and plan your agenda carefully! Aries (March 21-April 19) Between April 5 and 30 you attract attention, glances, and luck in love. Money comes your way but it seems you have to rethink the way you administer it. You see that you can do better. You may want to invest some money in resolving some health-related issues. Now is the time to choose your next move. Vernonia’s Voice is published twice each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Look for our next issue May 5. Church Directory (in alphabetical order) Assembly of God Sunday School: 9:45 am Morning Worship: 11:00 am Sunday Evening Prayer: 6:00 pm Wayne Marr, Pastor 662 Jefferson Avenue 503-429-0373 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sunday Schedule: Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 am Sunday School & Primary: 11:20 am Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Women: 12:10 pm Roger Cook, Branch President 1350 E. Knott Street 503-429-7151 The Crossing Southern Baptist Church of Vernonia Wednesday, 7:00 PM Troy Pound, Pastor Cabin in Vernonia 901 Park Drive 503-819-892 Grace Family Fellowship Sunday School: 9:00 am Worship Service: 10:30 am Thursday Prayer: 6:00 pm Greg “Mac” McCallum, Pastor 957 State Avenue 503-429-6790 Nehalem Valley Bible Church Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service: 10:45 am Tues. Ladies Bible Study: 9:30 am Wednesday Service: 7:00 pm Sat. Men’s Prayer Meeting: 6:30 am Gary Taylor, Pastor Grant & North Streets 503-429-5378 Open Door Gathering Place Service: Sunday 6:00 pm Grant Williams, Pastor 375 North Street 503-702-3553 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wednesday Religious Education: 3:15-4:30 pm Sunday Mass: 12:00 pm Rev. Luan Tran, Administrator 960 Missouri Avenue 503-429-8841 Vernonia Christian Church Sunday School: 9:45 am Worship Service in Youth & Family Center: 11:00 AM www.VernoniaChristianChurch.org Sam Hough, Pastor 410 North Street 503-429-6522 Vernonia Foursquare Church Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 am Children’s Sunday School Carl Pense, Pastor 850 Madison Avenue 503-429-1103 Vernonia Seventh-day Adventist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Services Sabbath School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 11:00 am www.VernoniaSDAC.org Larry Gibson, Pastor 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. 503-429-8301
