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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2015 SENIOR NOTES Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter — Information, referral and counseling services for families and caregivers of people with Alzhei- mer’s, dementia and other related disorders. For information, call 800-272-3900 (24 hours a day). Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Family Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m. third 0onday, &latsop &are &enter, 4 th 6t., ¿rst Àoor conference room. 2pen to all family mem- bers of people with dementias. For information, call Rosetta Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 216, or email support@clatsopcare.org Clatsop Behavioral Health After Hours Cri- sis Line — 503-325-5724. Clatsop Community Action — 503-325- 1400. Respite care services, low-income energy assistance, emergency food assistance, housing information, emergency personal care items. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m. week- days, Peace Lutheran 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 Ed- ucation (ENCORE) — 503-338-2408. Provides a wide assortment of educational experiences 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 2regon Food %ank Network. Call for area locations and hours. Pictured, Lewis and Clark Elementary School Ambassador Club students who helped with the Christmas Food Basket Program at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Grief Support Group, Seaside — 2 to 4 p.m. ¿rst 7hursday, %ob Chisholm Community Center, Meeting Room 1, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call Lower Columbia Hospice at 503- 338-6230. Lewis and Clark Elementary School students help organize and deliver food baskets for people in need 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, referral, training and paid respite for family caregivers. Submitted photo “To bring a successful food drive to completion, Lewis and Clark Elementary School’s Am- bassador Club took a few hours off from regular school work and trav- eled to the Clatsop County Fair- grounds to help the Food Basket Program organize the baskets that will help people in the community during this holiday season,” Deb- bie Twombly, substitute school counselor, reported. “They wasted no time, and right after listening to instructions, start- ed counting and bagging apples and oranges. This ef¿cient group quick- ly organized themselves into groups of counters, baggers, and delivery people. They worked respectfully with the staff of the Christmas Bas- ket Program, and had their work completed in record time.” “I feel like it was really fun, and I want to do it again next year,” third grade Ambassador Sven Nel- son said. “It felt good to know that people who are having a hard time can get food.” RELIGION BRIEFS Grace Episcopal There are two Christmas Eve services today at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave. The fami- ly service is at 4:30 p.m.; the midnight service, which starts at 11 p.m., is pre- ceded by hymn singing at 10:30 p.m. A morning prayer service is being held at 10 a.m. Christmas Day. The Revs. Carol and Wes Sed- lacek are the guest celebrant and preacher at both the 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday services. Those attending services may bring gifts to place in the crèche through Jan. 6. This year, the dona- tions will be given to the Warming Center. Items such as socks, under- wear, Vitamin C, sweat pants, gently used coats, sleeping bags and tarps are requested. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to www.gra- ceastoria.org Warrenton United Methodist WARRENTON — The Warren- for little ones’ hands. A potluck lunch is being served immediately after the service, and everyone is in- vited to enjoy a meal and friendship. Bible Study is being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The church features off-street park- ing, and easy accessibility for the phys- ically challenged. All are welcome. Carin g Profession al Service L ocal, Fam ily O wn ed Com pan y Serv in g Fam ilies for G en eration s H u gh es-Ran som • F u n era ls, b u ria ls, a n d c rem a tio n s • O n site c rem a to riu m • R elia b le 24-ho u r servic e • Prepla n n in g a va ila b le • S pec ia l a tten tio n to vetera n s • S pec ia l ro o m s fo r rec eptio n s M ortuary & C rem atory w w w .h u g h es-ra n som .com SEA SID E • 220 N H olladay • 503.738.6622 ton United Methodist Church, 679 S. Main Ave., celebrates the 12 Days of Christmas until Epiphany on Jan. 6. This Sunday’s 10 a.m. service begins a series of sermons that encourage everyone to look ahead to 2016. There will be singing, scripture, and meditation for adult participa- tion, and activity kits are available Th e Slack 5 A STO RIA • 576 12th Street • 503.325.2535
