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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 RELIGION BRIEFS Pacific Unitarian Universalist Submitted Photo Recent U.S. Senate proposals to cut funding for Med- icaid would severely affect rural hospitals. Concerned about this financial threat, members of Indivisible North Coast Oregon have been rallying in their sup- port, including at Columbia Memorial Hospital on Tues- day. Warrenton Library extends hours, announces wish list The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — With the help of two new volun- teers, the hours at Warren- ton Community Library, 160 S. Main Ave., are changing and expanding in October. The new hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Tues- day, Thursday and Friday; 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Story time is still at 11 a.m. Saturday. The library also has a wish list that includes door mats, movie posters, doors, a planter bench, plants and planters, subscriptions, and a new book return drop box. For information, or to inquire about donating, call 503-861-8156. The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellow- ship holds a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Chris- tine Yeight talks about “The Human Brain and its Relation to Climate Change.” Reli- gious education for the children is available each week following the “Moment with the Children” near the beginning of the service. A discussion led by Gary Webb on “Buddhism: What Wisdom Did the Bud- dha Offer?” follows the service. The pub- lic is welcome to the service and the social time afterward. For information, call 503-325-5225 or go to www.pacuuf.org St. Catherine Episcopal NEHALEM — St. Catherine Episco- pal Church, 36335 U.S. Highway 101 in Nehalem, holds a Labyrinth walk from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday. All are welcome. For information, go to www.saintcatherineo- regoncoast.org Community HU sing SEASIDE — A Seaside Community Eckankar HU Sing takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Regardless of one’s beliefs or religion, anyone can sing HU (pronounced hue), an ancient name for God; it is for the spiritual upliftment of those who come, and is not directed to any other purpose. For information, call Seann Valen at 503-717- 5485, email axcess49@gmail.com or go to www.eckankar.org Religious Society of Friends ILWACO, Wash. — The Lower Columbia Quakers, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, meets at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Ilwaco Community Center, 158 First Ave. N. All are wel- come to visit and participate. For infor- mation, go to https://lowercolumbi- aquakers.org Cannon Beach Community CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong service at 6 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Evensong features Wes Warhmund (guitar, flute and clarinet) and meditative songs, Psalms, readings, candlelight and time for quiet reflection. For information, call the church at 503-436-1222. Common Ground Interspiritual A Celebration of Spirit, sponsored by Common Ground Interspiritual Fel- lowship, meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Wesley Room at the Asto- ria First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. Use the 11th Street build- ing entrance. This morning gathering is not defined by any particular belief sys- tem, and is intended for the “spiritual but not religious,” as well as those who draw from more than one faith tradition. For information, go to http://cgifellowship. org St. Brendan the Navigator Orthodox Mission St. Brendan the Navigator Orthodox Mission holds Vespers at 5 p.m. Saturday at the home of Steve and Candy Sollars, 92289 Svensen Market Road. The ser- vice is led by Kevin Lien, assistant pas- tor at Annunciation Orthodox Church in Milwaukie. A homemade beef stew pot- luck follows. Call 503-458-5704 for directions. Orthos/Matins is at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, with Liturgy beginning at 10 a.m., at St. Francis de Sales Mission, 867 Fifth St. in Hammond, also led by Kevin Lien. The Miller wedding is at 2 p.m. For directions, call Steve Sollars at 503-298-3453. Grace Episcopal The Right Rev. Michael Joseph Han- ley, 10th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, presides at both the 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday services at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave. He is admin- istering the Rite of Reception at the 10 a.m. service, and will visit with the con- gregation following each service. There is a forum during the coffee hour following the 10 a.m. service, where he is available for questions. The labyrinth is available for walking from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A labyrinth intro- duction is offered at 3 p.m., upon request. It takes an average of 30 minutes to com- plete the walk. For information, call the church at 503- 325-4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org MORE COMMUNITY NOTES Continued from Page 1B 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. Jerome Avenue neighbors host block party 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. 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. 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. 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 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 players 55 and older, but all ages are welcome. Mahjong for Experienced Play- ers — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. 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 Christa Svensson at 206-790-2869. Depression and Bipolar Sup- port Alliance — 7 to 9 p.m., Room A, Columbia Memorial Hospital, 2111 Exchange St. Open to all those diagnosed with a mood disorder, or have a family member or friend diag- nosed, or who think they might have depression or bipolar disorder. For information, contact Patricia Fessler at 503-325-8930. TUESDAY World War II Warbirds — 8 fastoria.org or email president@ 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 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. WEDNESDAY Curtis Knapp Since 2007, the Jerome Avenue neighborhood has held a block party to meet new neighbors and visit with old friends. This year Patti and Jim Carlin, pictured in the foreground, organized the party, which was held Saturday. a.m., Labor Temple Diner, 934 Duane St. 503-325-2365 or Susan Brooks at 503-791-3026. Stewardship Quilting Group — 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lu- theran Church, 725 33rd St. All are welcome. Donations of material al- ways appreciated. For information, call Janet Kemp at 503-325-4268. Rethinking Pain Class — 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, Education Center A, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside. Learn how pain develops, body- brain connection, practice calming techniques. No cost. Reservations required. Register by calling 800- 562-8964 or online at www.provi- dence.org/classes Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Wash. Men’s group. For information, 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 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. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Lars- en at 503-325-0590. Astoria Kiwanis Club — noon, El Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For information, call Frank Spence at 101 Forest Dr., Seaside, OR Bakery, 1493 Duane St. Pregnant women, mothers, babies and tod- dlers welcome. Topics: preparing for childbirth and breastfeeding, adjusting to motherhood, parenting babies and toddlers, benefits and challenges of breastfeeding, nutri- tion and weaning. For breastfeed- ing support, call or text Megan Oien at 503-440-4942 or Kestrel Gates at 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. Angora Hiking Club — 9 a.m., Sixth Street parking lot. Cape Look- out hike. For information, call June Baumler at 503-368-4323 or Tami Christner at 503-805-8458. Moms Offering Moms Sup- port Club — 9 a.m., Capt. Gray Port of Play, 785 Alameda Ave. For information, go to www.momsclubo- 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. Bras2Moms Fitting — 1 to 3 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital Family Birthing Center, 2111 Ex- change St. Bras2Moms provides free nursing bras and/or tanks to mothers, so women do not become discouraged with, or stop breast- feeding because they cannot afford a nursing bra. A $5 donation is re- quested, but not required. For best fit, come for a fitting two weeks after giving birth. Sizes subject to avail- ability. For information, call 503-338- 7581. North Coast La Leche League — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Blue Scorcher Tour Suzanne Elise Assisted Living during the month of October and your name will be entered into a drawing for a $50.00 Gift Card to Norma’s Seafood and Steak. Call Heather today to schedule your tour. 503-738-0307 • hramsdell@avamere.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. Expires 10/6/17 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. 503-453-3777, or send message on “La Leche League of Astoria” Face- book page. You Can Help Clatsop County Kids Volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate Fall training begins October 18 th CLATSOP COUNTY Visit clatsopcasa.org Or contact us at 503-338-6063 or casa@clatsopcasa.org An Abused Child Needs Your Powerful Voice
