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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015
COMMUNITY NOTES
SATURDAY
AAUW Holiday Party — Sea-
side Branch, American Association
of University Women, 10 a.m. to
noon, Mary Blake Playhouse, 1215
Avenue A, Seaside. The public is
welcome. For information, contact
Cindy Gould at 503-830-1979.
Christmas Bazaar — 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Seaside American Le-
gion, 1315 Broadway.
Detachment 1228 Marine
Corps League — noon, Uptown
Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, War-
renton. For information, contact Lou
Neubecker at 503-717-0153.
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
Christmas Bazaar — 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m., Seaside American Le-
gion, 1315 Broadway.
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
Scandinavian Workshop —
10 a.m., First Lutheran Church, 725
33rd St. Needlework, hardanger,
knitting, crocheting, embroidery
and quilting. All are welcome. For
information, call 503-325-1364 or
503-325-7960.
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
Program — noon, Warrenton
Community Center, 170 S.W. Third
St. Suggested donation of $5 for
seniors and $7 for those younger
than 60. For information, or to vol-
unteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday
or Thursday.
Astoria Rotary Club — noon,
second Àoor of the Astoria Elks
Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always
welcome. For information, go to
www.AstoriaRotary.org
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 Toastmasters — 6:30
p.m., Hotel Elliot 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
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.
Depression and Bipolar
Support Alliance — 7 to 9 p.m.,
Room A, Columbia Memorial Hos-
pital, 2111 Exchange St. Open to all
those diagnosed with a mood dis-
order, or have a family member or
friend diagnosed, or who think they
might have depression or bipolar
disorder. For information, contact
Patricia Fessler at 503-325-8930.
TUESDAY
Tobacco Free Coalition of
Clatsop County — 9 to 10:30 a.m.,
Clatsop County Health and Human
Services, 820 Exchange St. Anyone
interested in tobacco use preven-
tion and education welcome. For
information, call Steven Blakesley
at 503-325-8500 or Alissa Dorman
at 503-325-4321, ext. 5758.
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 Lions Club — noon,
Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St.
Prospective members welcome.
For information, contact Charlene
Larsen at 503-325-0590.
Warrenton Kiwanis Club —
noon, Doogers Seafood and Grill,
103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton.
For information, call Darlene War-
ren at 503-861-2672.
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.
Warrenton Alzheimer’s Sup-
port Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., 2002
S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warren-
ton. Support and information about
Alzheimer’s disease. For informa-
tion, call Grace Bruseth 503-738-
6412.
A Course in Miracles — The
Astoria ACIM study group meets
weekly from 3 to 4 p.m. For informa-
tion and location, call Nelle Moffett
at 916-307-9790 or email moffett@
cgiFellowship.org
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
Seaside Rebounders Stroke
Support Group — 4:30 to 6 p.m.,
Providence Seaside Hospital Ed-
ucation Center, 725 S Wahanna
Road, Seaside. Stroke survivors,
their caregivers and family mem-
bers welcome. For information, call
503-717-7781.
North Coast Chapter, Oregon
Equestrian Trails — 5:30 p.m., El
Compadre Restaurant, 119 S. Main
Ave., Warrenton. Business meeting
starts at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For
information, call Linda Brim at 503-
325-1562 days.
WEDNESDAY
Warrenton Sunrise Rotary
Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood
& Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S.
U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For
information, call 503-325-4030.
Help Ending Abusive Re-
lationship Tendencies — 10
to 11:30 a.m., The Harbor, 1361
Duane St. HEART covers subjects
related to the effects of domestic
violence on children, parents and
other family members, dynamics of
power and control, and how to rec-
ognize red Àags. For anyone in an
abusive relationship, or who knows
someone who is. Call Juli Hol to re-
serve a spot at 503-325-3426, ext.
103.
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
or go to http://homespunquilt.com
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.
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.
Warrenton Business Asso-
ciation — 5:30 p.m., commission
chambers, Warrenton City Hall,
225 S. Main Ave. For information,
call Kristin Talamantez at 503-861-
9750.
Fat Quarter Quilters — 5:30 to
8 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th
St. Not limited to quilts. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-
3177 or go to http://homespunquilt.
com
Seaport Masonic Lodge No. 7
— 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meet-
ing, 1572 Franklin Ave. All Masons
and their guests are welcome.
THURSDAY
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
Program — noon, Warrenton
Community Center, 170 S.W. Third
St. Suggested donation of $5 for
seniors and $7 for those younger
than 60. For information, or to vol-
unteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday
or Thursday.
Clatsop County Genealogical
Society — noon to 2 p.m., Lewis
and Clark Fire Department, 34571
U.S. Highway 101 Business. All are
welcome. For questions, call Carol
Wamsher at 503-298-8917 or Sali
Diamond at 503-325-1963.
Seaside Rotary Club — noon,
Shilo Inn, 20 N. Prom, Seaside. For
information, go to http://seasidero-
tary.com
FRIDAY
AAUW Walking Group — 9:30
a.m. Seaside Branch of AAUW
weekly low-impact group walk, fol-
lowed by coffee and fellowship. For
information, call 503-738-7751.
Lighthouse for Kids Project
— 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Homespun
Quilts, 108 10th St. Making quilts
for children going through sexual
abuse assessment. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-
3177 or go to http://homespunquilt.
com
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.
Community Skate Night — 5
to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 Ex-
change St. Admission $3. Limited
roller skate rentals available for $3;
roller blades available. For infor-
mation, call 503-791-6064 or go to
www.astoriaarmory.com
OTHER
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.
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Elks hold service
to remember, honor promotes free phone program for members
past members
A reliable phone connec-
tion with patients also pays
Free mobile phones are dividends from the clini-
being offered to income-eli- cian’s perspective. “If mem-
gible Oregonians on the Ore- bers choose to share their
gon Health Plan to help them number with their health
stay better connected to their providers, it’s a lot easier
medical care providers and for the clinic to reach people
community. The phones are with appointment and care
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less and CareOregon and its “That will improve access
partner health plans.
and help achieve better care.”
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nization will be sent an appli- 4Baby program, which is up
cation and letter in the next and running in Oregon and
few weeks.
across the country. Pregnant
Having a good, reliable women and mothers of in-
means to communicate with fants sign up to receive text
health plans and health care messages with health care
providers helps overcome a tips and reminders timed to
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says Martin Taylor, CareOre- day.
gon director of public policy
The mobile phones will
and community relations.
include 350 minutes of
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SEASIDE — Friends, fam-
ilies and members of the com-
munity are invited to the Sea-
side Elks Memorial Service
at 4 p.m. Sunday at the lodge,
324 Avenue A. The annual
service remembers and honors
Elk members who have died.
Music is by Richard T. Duo,
who will play at 4:30 p.m.
Light snacks will be served.
The Seaside Elks Lodge,
supporting Holiday Help-
ers, collected, packaged and
delivered 72 food boxes to
local families for Thanksgiv-
ing. Each box contained food
for a full turkey dinner, canned
goods, boxed food, chips, can-
dy and miscellaneous house-
hold products.
“We thank all those who
donated food, funds or assist-
ed us in this annual project,”
Jan Jackson, public relations
chairwoman for the lodge,
said.
The lodge is also collect-
ing new, unwrapped toys in
support of the South Jetty an-
nual toy drive. Toys may be
dropped off after 9:30 a.m. on
Monday, Wednesday or Fri-
day, or any day after 4 p.m.
For information, call
503-738-6651 or email sea-
sideelks@yahoo.com, or stop
by for a tour of the lodge.
Providence Seaside
offers pain education
understand how pain works in
the body and brain. Those at-
SEASIDE — A pain edu- tending will learn about what
cation class, “Understanding pain really is, and how much
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Power,” is being offered from can improve pain.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday
There is no charge for
in Education Center A (lower the class, but registration is
level) at Providence Seaside required. To register, go to
Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna www.providence.org/classes
Road.
or call the Resource Line at
The class is designed to help 800-562-8964.
airtime a month (500 free
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four months). Calls from the
SafeLink phone to a special
telephone line for the health
plan’s customer service will
not count toward this airtime,
nor will text messages or calls
to 911 or 411. Menu options
on the special phone line in-
clude the Oregon Health Plan
and 211info, at no loss of min-
utes.
There is no direct cost to
the health plan for this service.
A telecommunications fee lev-
ied by the federal government
funds the program, which is
intended to provide commu-
nications links to people who
qualify through special federal
programs. People who qualify
for these programs or for Med-
icaid also meet the income re-
quirements for SafeLink.
There is a limit of one
phone per household. Some
health plan members already
participate through the Oregon
Lifeline telephone assistance
program and will not receive
an invitation from SafeLink.
However, they may choose to
switch if they prefer this pro-
gram.
Those members who apply
and receive the service must
qualify every year. If at that
time a member no longer qual-
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income has increased, they
can keep the phone and buy
TracFone Airtime to use it. For
information, contact Jeanie
Lunsford at 503-416-3626 or
lunsfordj@careoregon.org
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