2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017 Free dinner offered on Community Day of Thanks The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — The sev- enth annual “Community Day of Thanks” takes place from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. The event, which is open to the public and offered free of charge, is sponsored by Thankful Hearts, a group of local families who have come together to cook and serve their community on Thanksgiving Day. For information, or to make a donation, call Dianne Bur- khart at 503-338-0909 or Lisa Lamping at 503-338-0818. For meal delivery, call Carl Bur- khart at 503-338-9188 before Thursday. Kiwanis receives donation for foster children’s party Seaside Elks collecting goods for holiday food boxes to help needy The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — Seaside Elks Lodge members are collect- ing canned and boxed food for hungry families at Thanksgiv- ing. Donations may be dropped off at the Elks Lodge, 324 Ave- nue A. Each box contains food for a complete turkey dinner, as well as other nonfood items needed by families. Seaside Elks received a grant from the Elks National Foundation to help with this project. Anyone who knows of a person or family who deserves a food box can call the lodge at 503-738-6651 or Joy Cruz at 503-440-0675. ‘Get a Grasp on Medicare’ classes offered at hospital The Daily Astorian A “Get a Grasp on Medi- care” class is being held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 28 in the second floor Coho Room at the Columbia Memorial Hospital Columbia Center, 2021 Marine Drive in Astoria, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 29 at Our Lady of Victory Cath- olic Church, 120 Oceanway in Seaside. There are no sales presenta- tions and no special offers, just free, unbiased Medicare infor- mation, including: a summary of Part A and Part B benefits and 2018 updates; Medicare choices during the annual open enrollment period, which ends Dec. 7; Part D benefits and how to enroll; avoiding health care fraud; and other helpful resources. Space is limited, and pre- registration is required. To reg- ister, call Northwest Senior and Disability Services at 503-861-4200. Chief Petty Officer Association The Chief Petty Officer Association, Lower Columbia River Chapter, donated $1,000 to the local Kiwanis Club to help support their annual holiday party. A full turkey dinner is served to foster children, their foster parents and natural parents, and Santa is on hand to give each child a gift worth $25. Pictured, from left, Dan Arnoth, Casey Dennis, Derek Williams, Matthew Gerber, Mark Cownie, CPOA President Lauren Walton, Paul Davis, Matt Talley and Obrien Star-Hollow. COMMUNITY NOTES Continued from Page 1B 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 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. Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Family Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., first-floor confer- ence room, Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St. Open to all family members of people with dementias. For information, call Rosetta Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 222, or email support@clatsopcare.org 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. TUESDAY 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. 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 Kiwanis Club — noon, El Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For information, call Frank Spence at 503-325-2365 or Susan Brooks at 503-791-3026. 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. Clatsop County Rental Own- ers Association — 6 p.m., Gold- en Star Restaurant, 599 Bond St. Group of landlords, property man- agers and real estate professionals tracking local rental property market developments and associated laws. Dinner meeting, nominal charge. Speaker is Tom Horning, engineer and local expert on North Coast impacts of an earthquake and tsu- nami. All landlords, future landlords, rental property owners and other interested parties are welcome to attend. 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. 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. Warrenton Caregiver Support Group — 1:30 to 3 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Sup- port, information and resources for caregivers. For information, call Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412. Holiday Craft & Bake Sale November 17 th & 18 th , 2017 9:00 AM Lighthouse Christian Church A Lighthouse of Hope 88786 Dellmoor Loop Warrenton, OR • 503.738.5182 www.LighthouseChristianChurchOregon.com TO 3:00 PM 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 suggest- ed donation), $6.75 for those young- er than age 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. North Coast Chapter, ABATE of Oregon — 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th Street. All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-7253. International Longshore and Warehouse Union Pensioners — noon luncheon, 1 p.m. meeting, Local No. 50 Longshore Hall, 491 Industry St. 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. Peninsula Arts Association — 6 p.m., PAA Office, Long Beach Depot Building, Third Street N. and Pacific Highway, Long Beach, Washington. All are welcome. For information, call 360-665-6041 or go to http://beachartist.org 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. 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. 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. 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. WEDNESDAY 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. cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Lower Columbia Hospice Be- reavement Support Group — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hos- pital Community Center, Chinook Conference Room, 2021 Marine Drive. Open to age 18 or older. For information, call 503-338-6230. 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 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., 1111 Exchange St. The 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. Fat Quarter Quilters — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. Not limited to quilts. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to http://homespunquilt.com Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 6 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. For information, call 503-325-4030. THURSDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Alzheimer’s Support Group — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nehalem Bay House, 35385 Tohl Ave., Nehalem. Free lunch provided. For informa- tion, call 503-368-6445. Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, Survivors Circle — noon to 1 p.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. Trauma Recovery and Empower- ment Model Peer Support Group for survivors of intimate partner and sex- ual assault. Held in a safe confidential place to explore the causes, effects and methods of healing from trauma; emphasis is on empowering survivors. For information, contact Shannon Sy- monds at 503-325-3426 ext. 106. 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. Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Cen- ter, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group hosts free refresher and beginning course in card game of pinochle. Course open to anyone 55 and older. Lower Columbia Chief Petty Officers Association — 1 p.m., Clatsop Post 12 American Legion, 1132 Exchange St. The club ac- cepts all enlisted prior, retired and active military personnel, rank E7 and above. For information, call Dave Kinney at 415-827-5190. Trivia — 6:30 p.m., Uptown Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, War- renton. Teams of up to four players. Three $2 games, winners take each pot. Rolling jackpot builds from week to week if no one answers jackpot question. For information, call 503- 861-5639. 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. Clatsop County Republicans — 7 p.m., BJ’s Pizza Palace, 2490 U.S. Highway 101. For information, call 541-969-2976 or go to http:// tinyurl.com/CCRepublican FRIDAY AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American Association of University Women weekly low-impact group walk, fol- lowed 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 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. In observance of Thanksgiving T HE D AILY A STORIAN will be closed November 23 rd THE NEWSPAPER WILL BE DELIVERED BY 9 A.M. ON THURSDAY