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THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, NOvEmbER 21, 2019
Assistance League receives $2,000 check Just say ‘no’ to hosting
Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific members were presented with a check for $2,000 from the Windermere
Foundation at the organization’s Nov. 7 fall luncheon. The luncheon is an annual celebration of volunteer
contributions to the organization’s philanthropic programs benefiting Clatsop County school children in need.
Pictured, from left, are Pam Ackley of Windermere Realty Trust and Karen Radditz, president of the Columbia
Pacific chapter of the Assistance League. For information, go to assistanceleaguecp.org
RELIGION BRIEFS
Grace Episcopal
The Rt. Rev. Michael Joseph
Hanley, bishop of the Episcopal
Diocese of Oregon, presides at
the 10 a.m. Sunday service, and
will act in his role as chief priest
and pastor. He will visit with the
congregation following the ser-
vice, when he will be available for
questions.
There is a Thanksgiving
Eucharist Celebration at Grace
Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin
Ave., at 7 p.m. Wednesday, with
music featuring Thanksgiving
hymns.
Dec. 1 is the First Sunday of
Advent, which the church cele-
brates at the 10 a.m. service with
the lighting of the first of four can-
dles in the Advent wreath. The lab-
yrinth will be available for walk-
ing from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A
labyrinth introduction is offered
at 3 p.m. upon request. It takes an
average of 30 minutes to complete
the walk.
For information, call the church
at 503-325-4691 or go to graceas-
toria.org
First Baptist
First Baptist Church of Asto-
ria, 349 Seventh St., is hosting its
annual Community Thanksgiving
Dinner at the church on Sunday,
after the worship service, begin-
ning at 12:30 p.m.
A Service of Thanksgiving
begins at 10:45 a.m., and con-
cludes with individuals sharing
what they are thankful for, which
they will write on leaves to be
placed on the Thanksgiving Tree.
For information, call the church
at 503-325-1761.
Dear Annie: Christmas is to nip this woman’s interest in
around the corner, and my mother the bud before it blossoms into
has asked me to host Christmas a bigger crush. The next time
at my house. (Roughly 30 people you’re speaking with her one-
will be there.) I do not feel my on-one, whether in person or
house is big enough, and host- over the phone, gently say some-
ing an event at my house gives thing to the effect of: “I feel I
me extreme anxiety! I
should mention that I’m
hosted last year, but only
not interested in dating,
DEAR
but I think you’re ter-
because I was guilted
ANNIE
rific and would love to
into doing so. My house
become better friends,
is just average size, but
if you’re up for that.”
it’s the largest of my sis-
ters’ and mother’s. While
Will it be slightly awk-
ward? Yes, but only for
everyone seems to be
a moment, and you’ll
having a good time, I’m
breathe easier afterward
constantly worried about
how cramped we are, ANNIE LANE knowing you’ve been
Creators
honest.
how messy my house is
Syndicate Inc.
Dear
Annie:
getting, if there’s enough
Recently, you responded
food, etc.
I can’t enjoy myself. I really to a reader with some walk-
do not want to host again, but ing tips for safety. Please add
don’t know what to tell them. that walkers should wear reflec-
Please help. — Not Feeling the tive clothing so that they will be
seen. (White/light-colored cloth-
Christmas Spirit
Dear Not Feeling: The magic ing does not count as reflective.)
word is “No.” It really is that sim- Far too often, when driving to
ple. And though you truly don’t and from work, I see people out
owe anyone an explanation, you walking in dark-colored cloth-
have an easy one to reach for, if ing. The only reason I hav-
you must: You hosted last year. en’t hit one is that I am paying
It’s someone else’s turn. Let close attention. This is especially
them huff, hem and haw, and sort important with time changes and
it out amongst themselves. But longer periods of darkness.
I wear a reflective vest and
stand your ground. If you agree
to host again and end up resent- my dog wears a flashing reflec-
ful, you’ll only have yourself to tive harness when we walk. I’d
blame.
rather be safe than sorry. — mJ
Dear Annie: I’m trying to from massachusetts
Dear MJ from Massachu-
figure out how the dynamics of
the dating world work. I’m 62. I setts: Indeed your advice is
met a lady not long ago and she especially relevant as we’ve now
seems really interested in me. entered those dreadful months
In my younger years, I might when it’s dark by 5 p.m. Reflec-
have flirted back and encour- tive vests are affordable (around
aged the young lady’s affections. $8 online and at stores such as
But at my age, I’m not interested Walmart and Dick’s Sporting
in leading anyone on. I would Goods) yet priceless in the pro-
like to just be friends with this tection they might afford. I love
woman. If she wants more, what that you have a reflective har-
should I do? Any advice? — Not ness for your pup, as well, and
would encourage anyone who
Interested
Dear Not Interested: The walks a dog at night to take such
kindest thing that you can do is measures.
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