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B3 THE ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 Benefi t night set for wildlife center DAR HOLDS FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY The Astorian A Benefi t Night for the Wildlife Center of the North Coast, hosted by Reach Break Brew- ing, 1343 Duane St., is being held from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight. One dollar from every pint sold is being donated to support the rehabilitation of injured wildlife. For informa- tion, go to coastwildlife. org Bill Rhodes The Daughters of the American Revolution, Astoria Chapter, held a Flag Retirement Ceremony June 14 at the Fort Stevens Historical area. Pictured, from left, Jean TerHar, Carol Lambert, Kathy Jo Sunseri, Doris Dramov, Robin Rhodes, Sandy Fuller, Regent Linda Schaeff er. Back row, John Glen, Tony Dramov and Sue Glen. Two Civil War re-enactors assisted with the fi re, and fi red a cannon at the completion. COMMUNITY NOTES FRIDAY AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American Association of Uni- versity Women weekly low-im- pact group walk, followed by coff ee and fellowship. For infor- mation, call 503-738-7751. Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Sug- gested donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For informa- tion, call Suzanne Bjaranson at 503-861-4202. 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. Seaside Duplicate Bridge — 1 to 4:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Ave- nue A, Seaside. Come with a partner or call ahead for one at 503-738-7817. Lessons also available. 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 Bingo — 7 p.m., Wickiup Senior Center, 92650 Svensen Market Road. For informa- tion call Mark Tischer at 503-458-6482. SATURDAY Seaside Duplicate Bridge — 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mary Blake Playhouse, 1215 Broad- way, Seaside. Come with a part- ner or call ahead for one at 503-791-9745. AHS Dance Team Fund- raiser Car Wash — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive. Proceeds will be used toward costs for a summer dance camp. Sit & Stitch — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Homespun Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th St. Bring knit- ting, crochet or other needle- work projects to this commu- nity stitching time. All skill levels welcome. Columbia Northwestern Model Railroading Club — 1 p.m., in Hammond. Group runs trains on HO-scale layout. For information, call Don Carter at 503-325-0757. Spinning Circle — 1 to 3 p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Studio, 1296 Duane St. Bring a spinning wheel. For information, call 503- 325-5598 or go to astoriafi ber- arts.org Karaoke — 7 to 8 p.m., Sea- side Lodge and International Hostel, 930 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside. Free session, all ages, for those who love to sing kara- oke. Refreshments served. For information, call 503-738-7911. SUNDAY Seniors Breakfast — 9 a.m. to noon, Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St. Cooked to order from menu, includes coff ee. Cost is $5 for seniors 62 and older, $7.50 for those younger than 62. Breakfasts are open to the public. Proceeds after expenses help support local and other charities. National Alliance on Men- tal Illness (NAMI) Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sea- side Public Library, 1131 Broad- way. Family to Family Support Group, for anyone with friend or loved one suff ering from a serious brain (mental) ill- ness. For information, contact Myra Kero at 503-738-6165, or k7erowood@q.com, or go to nami.org Military Offi cers Asso- ciation of America, Lower Columbia River Chapter — 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. All U.S. military offi cers and for- mer offi cers are invited; active duty, reserve, retired, or war- rant offi cers, as well as U.S. Pub- lic Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offi cers. For information, contact Capt. R. Stevens at 503-861-9832. Line Dancing — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway. For information, call 503-738-5111. No cost; suggested $5 tip to the instructor. MONDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Sea- side. Suggested donation $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. Cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — noon, Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Suggested donation of $6 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For informa- tion, or to volunteer, call 503- 861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Loud talkers are irritating Dear Annie: I need to Dear Annie: Please vent here. I have a group remind people to choose of girlfriends, and there is their words carefully with one, “Melanie,” who dom- someone who grieves. inates the conversation. What you think they need Melanie’s voice is louder to hear may be what you than mine so if I am telling needed when grieving. a story or asking a ques- Saying, “I’m sorry for tion, she will just blare out your loss” may seem inad- whatever is on her mind. equate, but it is OK. You Another annoying habit: don’t know what they Even if someone need, or want. I is talking directly had two different DEAR to Melanie, she pastors say things ANNIE often starts turn- with no malicious ing her head away intent that I found from that person diffi cult. Every- and trying to listen one’s grief is on to the other girls’ a different time- conversations. line. Telling some- Last night was the one they “need to fi nal straw. I am ANNIE LANE pull up their big Creators fi nding myself not boy or girl pants” Syndicate Inc. wanting to partici- may wound, giv- pate in lunches or ing them the added dinners out when she is burden of forgiving you. If they ask for some- there. How do I tell her to “shut up”? A few of the thing, please consider it, other girls feel the same as even if you say no. If you say no, do it gently, or I do. — Timid Voice Dear Timid Voice: The maybe ask someone else thing about loud people to help. One pastor hes- is that they usually don’t itated about my request realize they’re being loud. for small meals. When Sure, they might know I called her to say it was that they have a tendency OK if she didn’t, she said: to be loud, as some friends “Good. That’s really a and family have likely matter of self-care.” When pointed this out to them she experienced loss, she over the years. But in the had a loving husband and actual moment when they family around her. I do are raising their voices 10 not. And please, if you can- decibels above the rest, not cope with someone’s they lack self-awareness. All that is to say, Timid display of emotion, don’t Voice, that it’s time to say, “Get a hold of your- speak up. If you’re sharing self.” Again, a simple, “I a story and Melanie starts am so sorry for your sor- in, take a deep breath, row” will suffi ce. I will forgive, and smile and say: “Hold that thought, Melanie. As I was prayerfully forget. We all saying ...” Repeatedly and must when words hurt that kindly bringing Melanie’s were not meant to do so, attention to the fact that but I hope your readers she’s interrupting should will be a bit more aware — hopefully — quell the of what I’m writing about. behavior, in time. If not, Thank you. — 20 Days a candid conversation Into Grief Dear 20 Days: I am so, should do the trick: Ask if she realizes that some- so sorry for your loss. Your times she interrupts you, letter might lessen the suf- and that it makes you feel fering of at least one per- less heard. Any friend son by teaching others worth having would make how best to be compas- an effort to dial it down sionate. Thanks for your honesty. after that. 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