'Lei Day' attracts
senior citizens
Bright Hawaiian costumes and dancing
highlighted the senior citizen's "Lei Day"
held at Clackamas Community College May
24.
The event was well attended with over
500 seniors taking part in the scheduled
activities.
"We had a bigger response than expec
ted," said Judy Smith, Retired Senior Vol
unteer Program coordinator. "We even ran
out of food but Norm, in the cafeteria,
covered for us and is feeding the extras."
County-wide transportation provided by
the Community Action Agency, bussed over
75 people to the event from Molalla, West
Linn, Lake Oswego, Gladstone and Oregon
City. The rest of the seniors provided their
own transportation.
Tables were set up in Randall Gym to
inform the seniors about various county
services available for them and about such
health concerns as diabetes and high blood
pressure.
CCC nursing students took bio]
sure readings and Dr. Dan Risser]
pus doctor, conducted an informal
and answer session to answer seni]
questions.
Folk dancing, square dancing ad
dancing provided the seniors with! UH
tunity to participate in the fes]
hula dancing demonstration byl
Leavers of Lake Oswego, was well
and added to the Hawaiian atmosp]
A feature film, "Wings over«
provided by Pan Am airlines also co]
to the mood as did the bright I
and Hawaiian-patterned shirts andH
by the seniors.
A more serious note was struck]
forum on "Stereotypes on Aging]
the Fireside Lounge. Ruth Haefner!
ber of the Gray Panthers, spoke]
senior citizens' stand on nursing]
form.
"We had nothing to do with st]
bad nursing home publicity," she]
Gray Panthers just carried on publ]
ted by the nursing home deaths]
the front pages."
She also asked the seniors to]
state representatives and ask them]
House Bill 2408 which would ]
patient advocate and an account oj
home profits.
"Most activities had a great c]
everyone is enjoying all the enterta]
said Smith. "It's been a great]
Over 500 seniors enjoyed the fl
ment (top) held in Randall Gym l]
day. Another "Alley Cats" member!
his talent on the accordian Heft]
senior square dancer (middle) expfl
delight.
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Photos by Brian Snook
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