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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 Conservative Barbecue set for Saturday in Warrenton The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — The North Coast Conservatives are holding a Conservative Barbecue from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Christian Church, 88786 Dellmoor Loop in Warren- ton. There is no charge for admission. Hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, cake and soda are being served. The cost for food is by donation. The event also features a WEDDINGS Tinney – Crichton gun raffle, music, speak- ers and an auction. Speak- ers include Bruce Cuff, who is running for governor of Oregon. There are several auc- tion items to bid on, includ- ing a certificate of authen- ticity for a flag that will be flown over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (win- ner picks the date, and also receives a plaque with the date and the winner’s name) and a three night’s stay at a local vacation rental. Erin Tinney of Shel- ton, Washington, daugh- ter of Donna Tinney, also of Shelton, exchanged wedding vows with Matt Crichton of Astoria at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at Sunset Beach in Warrenton. He is the son of Helen Pitkanen of Astoria and the late David Crichton. The bride was given in marriage by her mother. Pastor Morris Guiendon performed the ceremony. Matron of honor was Judy Pounder of War- renton, friend of the bride. Bridemaids were Michelle Fox and Char- ity Dorcy, both of Shel- ton, also friends of the bride. Best man was Guill- ermo Romero. The bride graduated from Evergreen State College in 2010. She is an in-home health care nurse. The bridegroom received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Portland in 2000, and a master’s degree in teach- ing (math) from West- ern Oregon University in 2017. He is a teacher. A reception was held at Suomi Hall in Astoria. The couple resides in Shelton. Erin and Matt Crichton Learn to live extraordinarily The Daily Astorian Clatsop Community Col- lege will host the fourth-an- nual Conference on Extraor- dinary Living Sept. 16 in Patriot Hall. The conference, meant for seniors, covers topics such as health, finance and travel. College President Christopher Breitmeyer will start the event with a key- note speech, followed by breakout sessions on topics such as disaster preparation, making friends of all ages, the Ship Report program by KMUN Coast Community Radio, dancing for fitness and North Coast trails. The event will end with a dis- cussion about medical mari- juana for people and pets. The conference is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Patriot Hall. Lunch is provided by the college’s Bandit Cafe. The event is free, but a $10 donation is requested. Free flu shots will available. The Wildlife Center of the North Coast will have an exhibit, along with another on ther- apy animals. To preregister and for more information, visit www.clatsopcc.edu/commu- nityed, www.encorelearn. org or call 503-338- 2566. Astor Street Opry preps for ‘Shanghaied in Astoria’ The Daily Astorian The Astor Street Opry Company announces its origi- nal production of “Shanghaied in Astoria — Topsey Turvey!” runs for two nights only, Sept. 15 and 16. The house opens at 6:30 p.m. and the show, directed by Jason Hippert with choreography by Carleta Lew- is-Allen, starts at 7 p.m. The boys play the girl roles, and the girls play the boy roles, in a cross-dressing pro- duction meant to lampoon the ASOC’s show, “Shanghaied in Astoria!” This two-night fund- raiser costs $10 per ticket, and all proceeds go to help with further building projects. For tickets, call 503-325- 6104, or go to www.astorstree- toprycompany.com SENIOR NOTES Alzheimer’s Association Ore- gon Chapter — Information, refer- ral and counseling services for fam- ilies and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’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 Monday, Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St., first floor 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 Af- ter 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. 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. first Thursday, Bob Chisholm Community Center, Meeting Room 1, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call Low- er Columbia Hospice at 503-338- 6230. Lifespan Respite — 503-325- 1400. Provides information, refer- ral, training and paid respite for family caregivers. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m. weekdays, 1111 Ex- change St., Astoria Senior Center. Cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325- 9693. 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). 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. younger than age 60. For informa- tion, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861- 4200. 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 those with mental illness are available. Northwest Oregon Housing Authority — 503-861-0119. Rent assistance based on income. NorthWest Senior and Dis- ability Services — 503-861-4202 or 800-442-8614. Medicaid ser- vices, food stamps, information and assistance, family caregiver support services, Medicare choice assistance, home delivered meals, senior meal sites and senior peer counseling. Oregon Aging and Disabil- ity Resource Connection — 855-ORE-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. Oregon Law Center — 877- 296-4076. Provides free services in civil cases to low income people. Partners with Clatsop Community Action (CCA), Community Action Resource Enterprises Inc. (CARE), and the Bob Chisholm Community Center to provide in-person clinics in Astoria, Tillamook and Seaside each month. 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. Senior Center, Astoria — As- toria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., 503-325-3231. Senior Center, Seaside — Bob Chisholm Community and Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-7393. Senior Center, Warrenton — Warrenton Community and Senior Center, 170 S.W. Third St, Warren- ton, 503-861-3502 Mondays and Thursdays. Veteran Benefits — 800-827- 1000. COMMUNITY NOTES Continued from Page 1B 503-738-5111. No cost; suggested $5 tip to the instructor. Seekers Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 33324 Patriot Way, Warrenton. Group discusses issues facing re- ligious faith in the modern secular world. All are welcome. For informa- tion, call 503-861-2421. — 1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church library, 565 12th St. For informa- tion, call 503-440-1970 or 503-440- 1985. Peninsula Quilt Guild — 1 p.m., Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place, Seaview, Wash. Newcomers welcome. Bring non- perishable food donation. For infor- mation, call Janet King at 360-665- 3005. MONDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. 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. Mothers of Preschoolers — 10 to 11:30 a.m., Crossroads Com- munity Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. MOPS group is a time for moms to relax and enjoy each others’ company. For information, call Tracy Wilson at 727-514-1611. Astoria High School Class of 1970 — 11 a.m., Koffee Klatch at Rod’s Bar and Grill, 45 N.E. Skipanon Drive, Warrenton. For in- formation, call ShawnAnn Hope at 503-791-1231. 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., 1111 Exchange St. Cost is $6. 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 floor of the Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always welcome. For information, go to www.AstoriaRotary.org Parkinson’s Support Group 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. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Line Dancing for Seniors — 3 to 4:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Not for begin- ners. For information, call 503-325- 3231. Seaside Lions Club — 5 p.m., West Lake Restaurant & Lounge, 1480 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-7693. Pacific County (Wash.) Dem- ocrats — 7 p.m., North County Annex, 1216 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, Washington. For in- formation, go to www.pacificcoun- tydemocrats.com 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. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., As- toria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325-0029. 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. Authentic Spiritual Conversa- tions — 7 to 8:30 p.m., 2021 Marine Drive. Open dialogue about spiritual issues. Group supports participants in sharing their own understanding and putting their spiritual values into practice. All faiths, including “spiri- tual but not religious” welcome. For information, email info@cgifellow- ship.org or call 916-307-9790. 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., 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 Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. Warrenton Kiwanis Club — 1 p.m., Dooger’s Seafood and Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call Darlene War- ren at 503-861-2672. Seaside Rebounders Stroke Support Group — 1 to 2 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. Sit & Stitch — 1 to 3 p.m., Homespun Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th St. Bring knitting, crochet or other needlework projects along to this community stitching time. All skill levels welcome. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Se- nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Beginner Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. 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. 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 Rela- tionship 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. Open group for females and those who identify as female, and for anyone in an abusive relation- ship, or who knows someone who is. For information, call Juli Hol at 503-325-3426, ext. 103. 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 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 Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. B I S T R O 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 LGBTIQ Group — 6 p.m., As- toria Armory, 1636 Exchange St. Group is designed to help connect 10 �nniversary 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. 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