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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016 MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B Astoria-Warrenton Dupli- cate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325-0029. American Red Cross Blood Drive — 1 to 6 p.m., Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748, 324 Avenue A, Seaside. To make an appointment to give blood, go to www.redcross- blood.org or call 800-733-2767. Submitted photo Seaside Elks Lodge volunteers, from left, Jan Jackson, Raedetta Castle and Joan Beneke, assist Seaside Head Start with eye screening for 34 students. Seaside Elks Lodge tests vision for Head Start The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — On Oct. 17, Seaside Elks Lodge mem- bers assisted with eye screen- ing of 34 Seaside Head Start students ages 3 to 5. An infra- red camera, the Plus Optics Vision Screener, is used to test for problems, including “lazy eye.” Any child show- ing a need for further testing is referred for more screenings. The Elks Children’s Eye Clinic is the major charitable project of the Oregon State Elks Association. Thanks to grants from the Oregon State Elks Association, the eye clinic gives free vision screen- ings to Head Start programs and public libraries across the state. Using photo screening technology, refraction, pupil sizes, and corneal reflexes are measured instantly. For information about other community projects or mem- bership, call 503-738-6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo.com Bras2Moms Fitting — 1 to 3 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital Birthing Center, 2111 Exchange St. Bras2Moms provides free nursing bras and/or tanks to moth- ers, so women do not become discouraged with, or stop breast- feeding because they cannot af- ford a nursing bra. A $5 donation is requested, but not required. For best fit, come for a fitting two weeks after giving birth. Sizes subject to availability. For informa- tion, call 503-325-4321. Evergreen Masonic Lodge No. 137 — 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, 201 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside. All Masons and their families are welcome. For in- formation, call 503-717-0808. North Coast Chorale Prac- tice — 6:45 to 9 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. New members welcome. For informa- tion, call 503-791-5681 or 503- 338-8403. Authentic Spiritual Conver- sations — 7 to 8:30 p.m., 2021 Marine Drive. Exploring spiritual questions, doubts, practices, long- ings. Group supports participants in sharing their own understanding and putting their spiritual values into practice. All faiths, includ- ing “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For information, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916- 307-9790. Harrison S. Corsi Corsi finishes Coast Guard training The Daily Astorian 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. Submitted Photo Jasyn Gohl and Raina Christian, seniors at Astoria High School, were selected as Astoria Rotary Students of the Month for October at the group’s Oct. 11 meeting. Gohl, Christian are Students of the Month The Daily Astorian Harrison S. Corsi com- pleted U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Sept. 2 in Cape May, New Jersey, with the Echo-193 Company. He is stationed on the Coast Guard Cutter Mallet out of Corpus Christi, Texas, and plans to be an aviation sur- vival technician. A 2016 graduate of Ilwaco (Washington) High School, Corsi is the son of Kaapi Corsi of Long Beach, Washington, and Scott Corsi of Ilwaco, and grandson of Caapi Ferrand of Long Beach. The Astoria Rotary hon- ored two Astoria High School seniors, Raina Christian and Jasyn Gohl, as Students of the Month for October at the Oct. 11 meeting. Both students received a Rotary Certificate and a gift certificate from The Rusty Cup. Astoria Rotary will select Students of the Month during the school year from the junior and senior classes at AHS and Knappa High School. To be selected, students must be in good standing in school and involved in school and commu- nity activities. Gohl is the son of Tal and Kendra Gohl. He is involved in the Key Club, National Honor Society and varsity basketball and baseball, and is the Astoria School District parliamentar- ian. He hopes to attend the Uni- versity of Oregon or Oregon State University to study kine- siology and psychology. Christian is the daughter of Diane and David Christian. Raina is involved in the Key Club (vice president), Chinese Club (founder), Art Out Loud Club and National Honor Soci- ety, and is chief editor of the Astor Post. Compassionate Companions sought The Daily Astorian Clatsop Care Center is accepting applications for Compassionate Companion volunteers, who befriend care center residents in times of need. Volunteer roles are flex- ible and can accommodate many schedules and interests. Current needs for the program include volunteers for regu- larly scheduled supportive one- on-one visits with residents in emotional crisis, and volunteers for short-term commitments to support residents who are in the terminal process, and their families. Specialized training and ongoing support to volun- teers will be provided. Volun- teers will work on an on-call basis, and may be placed with residents living at Clat- sop Care Center or Clatsop Manzanita residents serve pancakes to show thanks Retirement Village. Qualities that make a suc- cessful volunteer include com- passion, patience, good lis- tening skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality laws. Attendance at training work- shop from 8:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 12 is required. For information, and to reg- ister for the workshop, call Rosetta Hurley at 503-325- 0313, ext. 222. Costume Ball slated for tonight The Daily Astorian The Daily Astorian MANZANITA — The Manzanita commu- nity is holding a free pan- cake breakfast to thank those who helped out during and after the recent storm. Food is served from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave. Everyone who helped is welcome, including first responders, those from the Emergency Volunteer Cen- ter, utility workers, emer- gency personnel, city employees and local contrac- tors. Community members, who would like to share a meal with those who helped are also welcome, and dona- tions are appreciated. A Halloween Costume Ball and costume contest, fea- turing the Bond Street Blues Band and Pagan Pancakes, is being held tonight at the Asto- ria Event Center, 255 Ninth St. The doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the music begins at 8 p.m. All ages are welcome. The cover charge is $10; kids are free. Moms Offering Moms Sup- port Club — 9 a.m., Capt. Gray Port of Play, 785 Alameda Ave. For information, go to www.mom- sclubofastoria.org or email presi- dent@momsclubofastoria.org Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. 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 recognize red flags. For anyone in an abusive relationship, or who knows someone who is. Call Juli Hol to reserve a spot at 503-325- 3426, ext. 103. Open Sewing Gathering — 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Home- spun 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 suggested donation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. American Red Cross Blood Drive — 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1572 Franklin Ave. To make an appointment to give blood, go to www.redcrossblood. org or call 800-733-2767. Sit and Stitch Group — 1 to 3 p.m., Custom Threads, 1282 Commercial St. Knitting, crochet- ing and needle work. For informa- tion, call 503-325-7780. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Se- nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Seaside Dementia Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., Necan- icum Village, 2500 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. For families and/ or caregivers of dementia patients. All are welcome. To attend, RSVP to 503-738-0900. Warrenton Gateway Mason- ic Lodge No. 175 — 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, at 66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton. Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call 503- 738-6651 or email seasideelks@ yahoo.com THURSDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. North Coast Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton. For information, call 503-717-0392 or go to www.clatsopcountyore- gon.republican Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 suggested donation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. 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 volunteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Shilo Inn, 20 N. Prom, Sea- side. For information, go to http:// seasiderotary.com Astoria-Warrenton Dupli- cate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325- 0029. Lower Columbia Hospice Bereavement and Grief Support Group — 2 to 4 p.m., Meeting Room 1, Bob Chisholm Commu- nity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Sea- side. Group is open to those who are age 18 or older. For informa- tion, call 503-338-6230. Columbia River Meditation Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 306, Towler Hall, Clatsop Commu- nity College. Class led by ordained Zen priest and is nonreligious. Group practices different medita- tion styles, focuses on develop- ing a regular meditation practice. All are welcome. For information, email shinei@zendust.org Jam Session — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Open to the public. For information, call 503-325- 3231. Lower Columbia Danish Society — 7 p.m., First Luther- an Church, 725 33rd St. Join a game of Danish bingo, learn Dan- ish alphabet and numbers, win a traditional St. Marten’s Day prize. No membership fee, the public is welcome. Being or speaking Danish not required, only an in- terest in Danish heritage, culture, traditions. For questions call 503- 325-2612. FRIDAY AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American Association of Univer- sity Women 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 donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Community Skate Night — 5 to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 Exchange St. Admission $3. Lim- ited roller skate rentals available for $3; roller blades available. For information, call 503-791-6064 or go to www.astoriaarmory.com Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. Bingo — 7 p.m., Wickiup Senior Center, 92650 Svensen Market Road. For information call Mark Tischer at 503-458-6482. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Republican Headquarters — Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at Angel Medical, 515 15th St. For information, call 503-440-9896. OTHER N e w Full color, scenic montage postcards of Astoria now available at the Daily Astorian office! Tourists, visitors, family & friends will love sending these! 949 Exchange Street, Astoria • 503-325-3211
