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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 COMMUNITY NOTES SATURDAY Cannon Beach American Le- gion Women’s Auxiliary Break- fast — 9 to 11:30 a.m., American Legion, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Can- non Beach. Columbia Northwestern Mod- el Railroading Club — 1 p.m., in Hammond. Group runs trains on HO-scale layout. For information, call Don Carter at 503-325-0757. SUNDAY Line Dancing — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway. For information, call 503-738-5111. No cost; suggested $5 tip to the instructor. MONDAY Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 565 12th St. Cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Commu- nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug- gested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Astoria Rotary Club — noon, second Àoor of the Astoria (lks Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always welcome. For information, go to www.AstoriaRotary.org Warrenton Kiwanis Club — noon to 1 p.m., Doogers Seafood and Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call Darlene Warren at 503-861-2672. Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Cost is $1 per regular session per person. Players with highest and second highest scores split the prize. Game is designed for play- ers 55 and older, but all ages are welcome. Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Family Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., ¿rst-Àoor confer- ence room, Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St. Open to all family members of people with dementias. For information, call Rosetta Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 222, or email support@clatsopcare.org Astoria Toastmasters — 6:30 p.m., Hotel (lliot conference room, 357 12th St. Visitors welcome. For information, go to www.toastmas- ters.org or call 503-894-0187. Line Dancing for Seniors — 6 Carlton Appelo to be honored Saturday NASELLE, Wash. — The as well as his even longer service Appelo Archives Center and to the community. Wahkiakum West Telephone The event is informal, so visi are holding a birthday party to tors can drop in any time to greet honor Carlton Appelo for his Appelo and share stories as well 93rd birthday from 11 a.m. to as cake and sandwiches. To con 2 p.m. Saturday on the main tact him, send any correspondence floor at the Appelo Archive him at P.O. Box 7, Rosburg WA Center, 1056 State Route 4 in 98643. Those attending are asked Naselle. not to bring presents, but instead Submitted photo to make a donation to the nonprof The party, which is open to the public, is also a Celebration Carlton Appelo it Archives Center for its ongoing of Service, including his over 63 efforts to preserve and share the years with Wahkiakum West Telephone, community’s history and heritage. to 7:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, temporarily located at 1555 W. Ma- rine Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club. For information, call 503-325- 3231. Relay For Life of Clatsop County — Team and captains meeting, 7 p.m., Shilo Inn, 1609 (. Harbor St., Warrenton. Relay for Life is being held July 11-12 at Astoria High School. (veryone is welcome to form a team by going to http://bit.ly/1bMAlo2 TUESDAY Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Wash. Men’s group. For informa- tion, call Jack McBride at 360-665- 2721. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 565 12th St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Astoria Kiwanis Club — noon, (l Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For information, call Robert McClelland at 503-894-0187 or Susan Brooks at 503-741-0186 or 503-338-4994. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria (lks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Warrenton Caregiver Support Group — 1:30 to 3 p.m., 2002 S.(. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Sup- port, information and resources for caregivers. For information, call Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412. Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, temporarily located at 1555 W. Marine Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club. For information, call 503-325-3231. Seaside American Associa- tion of University Women Film Discussion — 3-5 p.m., at the home of Jean Gill. Before attending, view the ¿lm ³The Imitation Game.´ For information, call 503-717-2353. Spinning Circle — 3 to 5 p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Academy, 1296 Duane St. Bring a spinning wheel. For information, call 503-325-5598 or go to http://astoria¿berarts.com Lower Columbia Hospice Be- reavement Support Group — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hos- pital Community Center, Chinook Conference Room, 2021 Marine Drive. Open to age 18 or older. For information, call 503-338-6230. North Coast Chapter, ABATE of Oregon — 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th Street. All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-7253. Peninsula Arts Association — 6 p.m., PAA Of¿ce, Long Beach Depot Building, Third Street N. and Paci¿c Highway, Long Beach, Wash. All are welcome. For infor- mation, call 360-665-6041 or go to http://beachartist.org WEDNESDAY Help Ending Abusive Rela- tionship Tendencies — 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. H(ART covers subMects related to the effects of domestic violence on children, parents and other family members, dynamics of power and control, and how to recognize red Àags. For anyone in an abusive re- lationship, or who knows someone who is. Call Audrey Williams ahead to reserve a spot at 503-325-3426. ext. 104. Open Sewing Gathering — 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 Astoria Death Café meets Tuesday The Astoria Death Café is meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Coho Room at the Columbia Memorial Hos pital Education Center, 2021 Marine Drive. Those who wish to attend should RSVP to astoriadeathcafe@earth link.com The is the third Death Café held in Astoria, and the format and principles of this gathering are same as previ ous meetings — open small group conversations focused on issues everyone faces at the end of life. In February, there was a theme for each table and participants chose the discussion they wanted to be involved in; several peo ple had a hard time choosing just one. For May, there is also a choice of topics related to end of life issues to guide the conversations, and those attending are asked to bring a small treat for the dessert/ snack table. This will be the last meeting until fall. For information, go to www.deathcafe.com (enter zip code 97103). Play Bingo at the Astoria Moose Lodge The Astoria Moose Trekkers Relay for Life Team is holding a Bingo and Dessert Auction from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St. Ten game packets cost $10, plus there are two special games at $1 each. The desserts are being auctioned between games. All proceeds are going to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. American music performed on weekend The North Coast Cho rale, joined by the Clatsop County Children’s Chorus, is holding a spring concert of American Traditional & Folk Music at 7 p.m. Satur day, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Tickets cost $10 each. In keeping with the American traditional theme, quilts will be on display in the PAC lobby, made by a quilting group at Our Sav iour’s Lutheran Church in Seaside. The quilts are for sale, with proceeds going to the food bank. Other decora tions at the PAC include quilts and some family heirlooms that are on loan for the event. For information, go to www.northcoastchorale.org SENIOR NOTES Alzheimer’s Association Or- egon Chapter — Information, re- ferral and counseling services for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other related disorders. For in- formation, call 800-272-3900 (24 hours a day). Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Family Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m. third Monday, Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St., ¿rst Àoor conference room. Open to all family members of people with dementias. For information, call Ro- setta Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 216, or email support@clatsopcare. org Clatsop Behavioral Health After Hours Crisis Line — 503- 325-5724. Clatsop Community Action — 503-325-1400. Respite care services, low-income energy assis- tance, emergency food assistance, housing information, emergency personal care items. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m. weekdays, Peace Lu- theran Church (lower level), 565 12th St. Cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education (ENCORE) — 503-338-2408. Provides a wide assortment of educational experi- ences for individuals older than 50. Elder Friendship Line — 800- 971-0016. Available from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; crisis calls taken 24/7. Food Pantries — 503-325- 1400. Clatsop Community Action serves six food pantries in Clatsop County through the Oregon Food Bank Network. Call for area loca- tions and hours. Grief Support Group, Sea- side — 2 to 4 p.m. ¿rst Thursday, Bob Chisholm Community Center, Meeting Room 1, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call Low- er Columbia Hospice at 503-338- 6230. Legal Aid Services of Oregon — 888-245-4091. Provides free services in civil cases to low income people. Lifespan Respite — 503-325- 1400. Provides information, refer- ral, training and paid respite for family caregivers. those with mental illness are avail- able. or go to http://homespunquilt.com Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution — 11 a.m., Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton. Program will be pre- sented by Karen Leedom, author of ³A is for Astoria.´ Members and women interested in membership may call Sue Glen for reservations or information at 503-861-0574. Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 sug- gested donation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For informa- tion, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861- 4200. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 565 12th St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, temporarily located at 1555 W. Marine Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club. For information, call 503-325-3231. North Coast Multiple Sclero- sis Care and Share Help Group — noon, Clatsop Retirement Village, 947 Olney Ave. For information, call 503-325-7898. Ukulele Players — 1:30 p.m., Warrenton Masonic Lodge, 66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton. All are wel- come, including beginners. Loaner ukuleles available. For information, call Roger Williams at 503-717-5645. Northwest Tea Party — 6:30 p.m., Uptown Cafe, 1639 S.(. (n- sign Lane, Warrenton. For informa- tion, call 503-325-7220. WomenHeart of North Or- egon Coast — 6:30 p.m., Co- lumbia Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Pavilion, third Àoor conference room, 2165 (xchange St. Peer support group for women living with, or at risk of heart dis- ease. Martha Pine, yoga instructor, speaking about bene¿ts of yoga and relaxation breathing. For infor- mation, email Michele Abrahams at WH-NorthOregonCoast@women- heart.org U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Buoy 10 Flotilla 64 Astoria — 7 p.m., USCG Tongue Point Swim- mers Building No. 1. Open to the public. For information, go to www. cgaux.org Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Sea- side. For information, call 503-738- 6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo. com Maple Chapter No. 95, Order of the Eastern Star — 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge Hall, 201 N. Holla- day Drive, Seaside. For information, call 503-717-0808. THURSDAY La Leche League of Astoria — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 320 South St. For those interested in breastfeed- ing; mothers, babies and toddlers welcome. The topic is ³The ABCs of Breastfeeding.´ For information, call Megan Oien at 503-440-4942 or Janet Weidman at 503-741-0345. Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 sug- gested donation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For informa- tion, call Michelle Lewis at 503- 861-4200. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 565 12th St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Commu- nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug- gested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Shilo Inn, 20 N. Prom, Seaside. For information, go to http://seasidero- tary.com Columbia River Meditation Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 306, Towler Hall, Clatsop Commu- nity College. Class format, regis- tration required. Drop-ins welcome. For information, call Ron Maxted at 503-338-9153. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Or- egon North Coast — 6:30 to 8 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For information, contact Drew Herzig at drewherzig@yahoo.com Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fort Stevens Post 10580 — 7 p.m., War- renton Christian Church, 1376 Anchor St., Warrenton. For information, call Mel Jasmin at 503-861-2030. Lower Columbia Classic Car Club — 7 p.m., Steve Jordan’s shop building, 35232 Helligso Lane. New members welcome. For information or directions, call Steve Jordan at 503-325-1807. Rainland Fly Casters — 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Annex, 11th Street and Harrison Avenue. For information, call Tom Scoggins at 503-325-6358, or Walt Weber at 360- 777-8295, or go to www.rainlandÀy- casters.com FRIDAY Seaside AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Weekly low-impact group walk, followed by coffee and fellowship. For information, call 503- 738-7751. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 565 12th St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Open Skating — 5 to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 (xchange St. Admission $2. Limited roller skate rentals available for $3; bring own skates if possible. OTHER U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Yo- cona (168) Sailors — Reunion of shipmates being planned in 2015 for anyone stationed on the cutter Yocona. For information, contact Ken Pearson at 503-741-0860 or kenpearson@centurytel.net Gloves and Mittens Needed — The Astoria Warming Center needs a substantial number of large size (so they will ¿t everyone) men’s crocheted or knitted warm gloves and mittens for the coming winter. Some hats are also needed. For information, call Sandy Rea at 503- 738-3103. Regatta kicks off with Anchor Tea 7KH RI¿FLDO NLFNRII WR the 2015 Astoria Regatta Festival is the Anchor Tea, which is being held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, hosted by Vintage Hardware at 101 15th St. The public is welcome to attend. A special invitation goes out to members of the original Anchor Club, and to past Regatta Court members from all eras. The Anchor Tea is a heritage Regatta Festi YDO WUDGLWLRQ DQG WKH ¿UVW public introduction of the 2015 Regatta Festival Court. The community is invit ed to meet Princesses Alli son Bentley, Katrina Diego, Kimberly Castro, Sophia Thomas and 2014 Regatta Queen Claire Helligso. Re freshments and cookies will be served. The Astoria Regat ta Festival is being held Wednesday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 9. For infor mation, go to www.astori aregatta.com COMING IN MAY OUR 8TH ANNUAL Reserve Your coastal Advertising Space Today! Deadline: May 29th Menu Guide 2015 Northwest Oregon Housing Authority — 503-861-0119. Rent assistance based on income. NorthWest Senior and Disabil- ity Services — 503-861-4202 or 800-442-8614. Medicaid services, food stamps, information and assis- tance, family caregiver support ser- vices, Medicare choice assistance, home delivered meals, senior meal sites and senior peer counseling. Oregon Aging and Disabil- ity Resource Connection — 855-OR(-ADRC (673-2372), www. adrcoforegon.org. Information and services for older adults, people with disabilities, their caregivers and families. Oregon Home Care Commis- sion Registry and Referral Sys- tem — 877-867-0077, https://www. or-hcc.org. Provides lists of home care workers available to hire. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 800-273 - TALK (8255). A 24-hour, toll-free suicide preven- tion service for anyone in a suicidal crisis. TTY users should dial 800- 799-4TTY (4889). Partners for Seniors — 503- 717-7174. Serves South Clatsop County seniors with volunteer vis- its, transportation, light housekeep- ing, yard work, minor home repairs, daily phone calls. National Alliance on Mental Illness — 800-950-NAMI (6264) or locally, 503-717-1835. Sepa- rate support groups for people with mental illness and families of Senior Center, Astoria — As- toria Senior Center, temporarily located at 1555 W. Marine Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club, 503-325- 3231. 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