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B3 THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, OcTObER 31, 2019 COMMUNITY NOTES FRIDAY 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. Ostomy Support Group — noon to 1 p.m., third floor meeting room, Columbia Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Pavilion, 2265 Exchange St. Preregistration not required. For information, call Lisa Harris at 503-338-4523. Advanced Line Dancing — 1 to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Seaside Duplicate Bridge — 1 to 4:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue 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 astoriaarmory.com SATURDAY Seaside Duplicate Bridge — 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mary Blake Playhouse, 1215 Broadway, Seaside. Come with a partner or call ahead for one at 503-791-9745. Sit & Stitch — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Homespun Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th St. Bring knitting, cro- chet or other needlework projects to this com- munity stitching time. All skill levels welcome. Detachment 1228 Marine Corps League — noon, El Compadre, 119 Main Ave., Warren- ton. For information, contact Lou Neubecker at 503-717-0153. Columbia Northwestern Model Railroad- ing 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 astoriafiberarts.org Whale Spirit Drum Circle — 7 to 8 p.m.. Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Ave- nue A, Seaside. Open drum circle. Everyone is welcome to gather and drum together; no drumming experience necessary, extra drums available. A $10 donation is suggested. Drug and alcohol-free event. For information, go to WhaleSpirit.com SUNDAY Seniors Breakfast — 9 a.m. to noon, Asto- ria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St. Cooked to order from menu, includes coffee. Cost is $5 for seniors 62 and older, $7.50 for those younger than 62. Breakfasts are open to the public. Pro- ceeds after expenses help support local and other charities. Line Dancing — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway. For informa- tion, 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. Grace and Encouragement for Moms — 10 to 11:30 a.m., Crossroads Community Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. GEMS group is a time for moms to relax and enjoy each others’ company. Free childcare is provided. For infor- mation, call Christina Leonard at 503-298-3936. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested donation $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. 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. Astoria Rotary Club — noon, second floor 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 Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Cost is $1 per regular session per per- son. 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 information, call 503-325-3231. Astoria Toastmasters — 6:30 p.m., Hotel Elliot conference room, 357 12th St. Visitors welcome. For information, go to toastmasters. org or call Christa Svensson at 206-790-2869. Depression and Bipolar Support 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 fam- ily member or friend diagnosed, or who think they might have depression or bipolar disor- der. For information, contact Richard Elfering at 503-741-7649. TUESDAY Warbirds — 8 a.m., Labor Temple Diner, 934 Duane St. All air crew members and maintain- ers welcome. Stewardship Quilting Group — 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. All are welcome. Donations of material 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 infor- mation, call Jack McBride at 360-665-2721. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested 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. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members wel- come. 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., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 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., Colum- bia Memorial Hospital Family Birthing Center, 2111 Exchange St. Free nursing bras and/or tanks to mothers. A $5 donation is requested, 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. 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 information, call 503-717-0808. Authentic Spiritual Conversations — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Activity Center, first floor, CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative, 1905 Exchange St. Open dialogue about spiritual issues. All faiths, including “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For information, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916-307-9790. WEDNESDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Moms Offering Moms Support Club — 9 a.m., Capt. Gray Port of Play, 785 Alameda Ave. For information, go to fb.me/MOMSClubo- fAstoria or email president@momsclubofasto- ria.org Help Ending Abusive Relationship Ten- dencies (HEART) — 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Har- bor, 1361 Duane St. Open group, covers effects of domestic violence on children, parents and other family members; for females, those who identify as female, anyone in an abusive rela- tionship, 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 Mar- ket Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 sug- gested donation), $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 Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested 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. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Angora Hiking Club — 1 p.m., parking lot between Second and Third streets. Port of Asto- ria/West Riverwalk hike. Membership is not required to participate. For information, call Marlene Colendich at 503-325-8208 or go to angorahikingclub.org Sit & Stitch — 1 to 3 p.m., Homespun Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th St. Bring knitting, crochet or other needlework projects along to this com- munity stitching time. All skill levels welcome. Seaside Duplicate Bridge — 1 to 4:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Come with a partner or call ahead for one at 503-738-7817. Lessons also available. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Line Dancing for Seniors — Beginners Line Dancing from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Advanced Line Dancing from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Write Astoria — 5 to 7 p.m., Astoria Library Flag Room, 450 10th St. Free, open forum; writ- ers read from works in progress, offer each other constructive feedback. Warrenton Gateway Masonic Lodge No. 175 — 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, at 66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 06-02 — 7 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Cape Disappoint- ment Station mess deck, Ilwaco, Washington. Uniformed civilian volunteer branch of the U.S Coast Guard. Members learn new skills and qualifications; no former military or boating experience needed. For information, contact Della Wilson at 360-244-7062 or wilsontekart@ gmail.com Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo.com THURSDAY North Coast Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton. For infor- mation, call 503-738-8695 or go to tinyurl.com/ CCRepublican Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Mar- ket Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 sug- gested donation), $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 Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested 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. FIELD TEST Candidates Wanted URGENT NOTICE: You may be qualified to participate in a special Field Test of new hearing instrument technology being held at a local test site. An industry leader in digital hearing devices is sponsoring a product field test in your area next week and they have asked us to select up to 15 qualified candidates to participate. They are interested in determining the benefits of GENIUS™ 3.0 Technology in eliminating the difficulty hearing aid users experience in difficult environments, such as those with background noise or multiple talkers. Candidates in other test areas have reported very positive feedback so far. We are looking for additional candidates in Warrenton and the surrounding areas. Dates: Oct. 31st - Nov. 8th Miracle-Ear Center Miracle-Ear Center Youngs Bay Plaza 173 S. Hwy 101 Warrenton, OR 97146 (503) 836-7921 2505 Main Ave N, Suite C Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 836-7926 In an effort to accurately demonstrate the incredible performance of these devices, specially trained representatives will be conducting testing and demonstrations during this special event. In addition to an audiometric hearing evaluation, candidates will receive a fiber-optic otoscope exam, a painless procedure that could reveal common hearing problems such as excessive wax or damage to the eardrum, as well as other common cause of hearing deficiencies. Qualified Field Test Candidates: • Live in Warrenton or the surrounding area • Are at least 55 years of age or older • Have experienced some level of hearing difficulty, or currently wear hearing aids • Don’t currently work for a market research company FIELD TEST PARTICIPANTS Will be tested and selected same-day. We have a limited supply of the GENIUS™ 3.0 test product currently on hand and ready for testing. We have also been authorized to offer significant discounts if you decide to take the hearing instruments home. If you choose not to keep them, there’s no risk or obligation of any kind.† TO PARTICIPATE: 1. You must be one of the first 15 people to call our office Mention Code: 19NovField . 2. You will be required to have your hearing tested in our office, FREE OF CHARGE, to determine candidacy. 3. Report your results with the hearing instruments to the Hearing Care Specialist over a three week test period. Qualified candidates will be selected on a first- come, first-served basis so please call us TODAY to secure your spot in the Product Field Test. Participants who qualify and complete the product test will receive a FREE $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card* as a token of our thanks. AVOID WAITING – CALL AND MENTION CODE: 19NovField *One per household. Must be 55 or older and bring loved one for familiar voice test. Must complete a hearing test. Not valid with prior test/purchase in last 6 months. While supplies last. Free gift card may be used toward the purchase of food at participating restaurants where a minimum purchase may also be required. See restau- rant.com for details. Not redeemable for cash. Promotional offer available during special event dates only. †If you are not completely satisfied, the aids may be returned for a full refund within 30 days of the completion of fitting, in satisfactory condition. See store for details.
