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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019
COMMUNITY NOTES
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younger than 60. For informa-
tion, call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
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 Kiwanis Key
Club — 11:45 a.m., Warrenton
High School, 1700 S. Main Ave,
Warrantor.
Warrenton Senior Lunch
Program — noon, Warren-
ton Community Center, 170
S.W. Third St. Suggested dona-
tion 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 fl oor of the
Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th
St. Guests always welcome.
For information, go to Astori-
aRotary.org
Knochlers Pinochle Group
— 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Com-
munity Center, 1225 Avenue
A, Seaside. Cost is $1 per reg-
ular session per person. Play-
ers with highest and second
highest scores split the prize.
Game is designed for players
55 and older, but all ages are
welcome.
Mahjong for Experi-
enced Players — 1 p.m.,
Astoria Senior Center, 1111
Exchange St. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
Astoria Alzheimer’s &
Other Dementia Family Sup-
port Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m.,
fi rst-fl oor conference room,
Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th
St. Open to all family members
of people with dementias. For
information, call Rosetta Hur-
ley 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 beginners. For infor-
mation, call 503-325-3231.
Astoria Toastmasters —
6:30 p.m., Hotel Elliot con-
ference room, 357 12th St.
Visitors welcome. For infor-
mation, go to toastmasters.
org or call Christa Svensson at
206-790-2869.
TUESDAY
Stewardship
Quilt-
ing Group — 9:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m.,
First
Lutheran
Church, 725 33rd St. All are
welcome. Donations of mate-
rial always 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 information, call
Jack McBride at 360-665-2721.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m.,
Bob Chisholm Senior Cen-
ter, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside.
Suggested donation of $3 for
those older than 60; $6.75 for
those younger than 60. For
information, call Suzanne Bja-
ranson at 503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners
— 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange
St. The cost is $6. For informa-
tion, or to have a meal deliv-
ered, call 503-325-9693.
Astoria Lions Club —
noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453
11th St. Prospective mem-
bers welcome. For informa-
tion, contact Charlene Larsen
at 503-325-0590.
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 part-
ner; to request a bridge part-
ner, call 503-325-0029.
Art Circle — 1:45 to
3:45 p.m., CMH-OHSU Knight
Cancer Collaborative, Activ-
ities Classroom 128, 1905
Exchange St. Creativity well-
ness/art circle group for those
living with cancer or chronic
illness with assistance from
credentialed art therapists.
Led by Meagan Sokol and
Sheryl Redburn. Free regis-
tration encouraged. Drop-
ins always welcome. For
questions, or to register, call
503-338-4520.
Authentic Spiritual Con-
versations — 7 to 8:30 p.m.,
Activity Center, fi rst fl oor,
CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer
Collaborative, 1905 Exchange
St. Open dialogue about spir-
itual issues. All faiths, includ-
ing “spiritual but not religious”
welcome. For information,
email info@cgifellowship.org
or call 916-307-9790.
WEDNESDAY
Mindfulness Meditation
Group — 7 to 7:45 a.m., CMH-
OHSU Knight Cancer Collab-
orative, Activities Classroom
128, 1905 Exchange St. Join
to learn more or to practice.
Free and open to all, drop-ins
welcome. For information, call
503-338-4520.
Chair
Exercises
for
Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m.,
Astoria Senior Center, 1111
Exchange St. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
Warrenton Mothers of
Preschoolers (MOPS) — 9:30
to 11:30 a.m., 88786 Dellmoor
Loop, Warrenton. Moms of
children ages infant through
kindergarten are invited.
Free breakfast and child
care provided. For informa-
tion, go to mops.org/groups/
warrentonmops
Help Ending Abusive
Relationship
Tendencies
(HEART) — 10 to 11:30 a.m.,
The Harbor, 1361 Duane St.
Open group, covers eff ects
of domestic violence on chil-
dren, parents and other fam-
ily members; for females,
those who identify as female,
anyone in an abusive rela-
tionship, or who knows
someone who is. For informa-
tion, call Juli Hol at 503-325-
3426, ext. 103.
Wickiup Senior Lunches
— 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange
Hall, 92683 Svensen Mar-
ket Road. Free for those older
than 60 ($3 suggested dona-
tion), $6.75 for those younger
than age 60. For information,
call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Senior
Lunch
—
11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm
Senior Center, 1225 Avenue
A, Seaside. Suggested dona-
tion of $3 for those older than
60; $6.75 for those younger
than 60. For information,
call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners
— 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange
St. The cost is $6. For informa-
tion, or to have a meal deliv-
ered, call 503-325-9693.
Blood Pressure Checks
— noon to 2 p.m., Astoria
Senior Center, 1111 Exchange
St. For information, call
503-325-3231.
International Longshore
and Warehouse Union Pen-
sioners — noon luncheon,
1 p.m. meeting, Local No. 50
Longshore Hall, 491 Industry
St.
Warrenton Kiwanis Club
— 1 p.m., Arnie’s Café, 1609 S.
Main Ave., Warrenton.
Sit & Stitch — 1 to 3 p.m.,
Homespun Quilts & Yarn, 108
10th St. Bring knitting, cro-
chet or other needlework proj-
ects along to this community
stitching time. All skill levels
welcome.
Mahjong for Experi-
enced Players — 1:15 p.m.,
Astoria Senior 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 lim-
ited to quilts. For information,
call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-
3177 or go to homespunquilt.
com
Warrenton
Sunrise
Rotary Club — 6 p.m.,
Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign
Lane, Warrenton. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-4030.
THURSDAY
Chair
Exercises
for
Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m.,
Astoria Senior Center, 1111
Exchange St. For information,
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 information, call
503-368-6445.
Wickiup Senior Lunches
— 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange
Hall, 92683 Svensen Mar-
ket Road. Free for those older
than 60 ($3 suggested dona-
tion), $6.75 for those younger
than age 60. For information,
call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Senior
Lunch
—
11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm
Senior Center, 1225 Avenue
A, Seaside. Suggested dona-
tion of $3 for those older than
60; $6.75 for those younger
than 60. For information,
call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners
— 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange
St. The cost is $6. For informa-
tion, or to have a meal deliv-
ered, call 503-325-9693.
Warrenton Senior Lunch
Program — noon, Warren-
ton Community Center, 170
S.W. Third St. Suggested dona-
tion 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, Outlet Mall, 1111 N.
Roosevelt Drive, No. 206, Sea-
side. Lunch costs $15. All are
welcome. For information, go
to seasiderotary.club
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 part-
ner; to request a bridge part-
ner, 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. This course
open to anyone 55 and older.
Art Circle — 1:45 to
3:45 p.m., CMH-OHSU Knight
Cancer Collaborative, Activ-
ities Classroom 128, 1905
Exchange St. Creativity well-
ness/art circle group for those
living with cancer or chronic
illness with assistance from
credentialed art therapists.
Led by Meagan Sokol and
Sheryl Redburn. Free regis-
tration encouraged. Drop-
ins always welcome. For
questions, or to register, call
503-338-4520.
Jam Session — 6:30 to
8:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen-
ter, 1111 Exchange St. Open
to the public. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
Clatsop County Republi-
cans — 7 p.m., BJ’s Pizza Pal-
ace, 2490 U.S. Highway 101.
For information, call 541-969-
2976 or go to 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 coff ee and fellow-
ship. For information, call
503-738-7751.
Senior
Lunch
—
11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm
Senior Center, 1225 Avenue
A, Seaside. Suggested dona-
tion of $3 for those older than
60; $6.75 for those younger
than 60. For information,
call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners
— 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange
St. The cost is $6. For informa-
tion, or to have a meal deliv-
ered, call 503-325-9693.
Community Skate Night
— 5 to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory,
1650 Exchange St. Admission
$3. Limited roller skate rentals
available for $3; roller blades
available. For information, call
503-791-6064 or go to asto-
riaarmory.com
OTHER
Quilting Project Needs
Fabric — Our Saviour’s
Lutheran Church, Seaside.
Needs polyester/cotton fab-
ric, 1/2 yard or larger, and
clean sheets (queen or king
size) for group that makes
quilts for those in need within
the U.S. and around the
world. For information, or to
donate, call Claudia Kulland at
503-738-5895.
Blankets Needed —
Columbia Veterinary Hospi-
tal, 576 31st St. Needs blan-
ket donations for their four
legged patients. Anything
is helpful, even the stained
or frayed. Donations can be
dropped off during business
hours (closed for lunch from
noon to 1:30 p.m.) Monday
through Saturday.
Saturn spent
billions of
years without
famous rings
By MARCIA DUNN
Associated Press
CAPE CANAVERAL,
Fla. — Saturn may have
fl own solo for billions of
years — almost its entire
existence — before getting
its stunning set of rings, a
new study suggests.
An Italian-led team
reported Thursday in the
journal Science that Saturn’s
primary rings appear to be
just 10 million to 100 mil-
lion years old. The gas giant
Saturn, on the other hand, is
4.5 billion years old, like all
the other planets in our solar
system.
The fi ndings are based on
data collected by NASA’s
Cassini spacecraft while
repeatedly diving between
Saturn and its rings in 2017,
shortly before its demise.
By estimating the mass
of the rings through gravity
measurements, the research-
ers gauged the age of the
three main rings. It’s still a
mystery, though, how these
icy rings formed. Scientists
suspect a collision between
two of Saturn’s many moons
or perhaps a moon and
comet.
The rings are made
mostly of ice. The remaining
1 percent is dust and possi-
bly organic contaminants.
Overall, the material ranges
in size from tiny particles, to
pebbles, to boulders.
Lead researcher Luciano
Iess, a planetary scientist
at Sapienza University in
Rome, said orbital motion
sprayed the dust and other
contaminants onto the icy
rings at a constant rate. His
team calculated the length
of time it would take for the
contaminants to accumulate
— it turned out to be 10 mil-
lion to 100 million years.
It’s possible the rings
originally were denser than
they are now and have
thinned over time.
I still have some chapters left to write,
things I want to do yet. Feel free to
take a vacation. I might do that, too.
Grateful to be here,
Ann
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