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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
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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
