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B8 THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, NOvEmbER 21, 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 infor- mation, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. 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. Les- sons also available. Community Skate Night — 5 to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 Exchange St. Admis- sion $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., Home- spun Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th St. Bring knit- ting, crochet or other needlework projects to this community stitching time. All skill levels welcome. Columbia Northwestern Model Rail- roading Club — 1 p.m., in Hammond. Group runs trains on HO-scale layout. For informa- tion, call Don Carter at 503-325-0757. Spinning Circle — 1 to 3 p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Studio, 1296 Duane St. Bring a spin- ning wheel. For information, call 503-325- 5598 or go to astoriafiberarts.org Karaoke — 7 to 8 p.m., Seaside Lodge and International Hostel, 930 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside. Free session, all ages, for those who love to sing karaoke. 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 coffee. 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 Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Fam- ily to Family Support Group, for anyone with friend or loved one suffering from a serious “We’re more than a lumber yard” COMMUNITY BRIEFS brain (mental) illness. For information, contact Myra Kero at 503-738-6165, or k7erowood@q. com, or go to nami.org Line Dancing — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway. For infor- mation, call 503-738-5111. No cost; sug- gested $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 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 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 AstoriaRotary.org Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Ave- nue A, Seaside. Cost is $1 per regular session per person. Players with highest and sec- ond highest scores split the prize. Game is designed for players 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. TUESDAY Stewardship Quilting 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 Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested donation 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 infor- mation, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325-0029. 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. Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc. and NorthWest Senior and Disability Services are sponsoring a class, “Suicide Awareness: Ques- tion, Persuade, Refer,” that is being offered in both Astoria and Seaside. The times, dates and locations are as fol- lows: from 3 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Columbia Memorial Hospital Columbia Center Coho Room, 2021 Marine Drive; or from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A in Seaside. This session is open to all — parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefight- ers and others — who are strategically posi- tioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide. Those attending will learn how to recog- nize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope and how to get help and save a life. Registration is not required. For questions, contact Suzanne Bjaranson at 503-861-4202. WEDNESDAY Mindfulness/Meditation Group — 7 to 7:45 a.m., CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Col- laborative, 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 — 8:45 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 Dell- moor Loop, Warrenton. Moms of children ages infant through kindergarten are invited. Free breakfast and child care provided. For information, go to mops.org/groups/ warrentonmops Help Ending Abusive Relationship Ten- dencies (HEART) — 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. Open group, covers effects of domestic violence on children, par- ents and other family members; for females, those who identify as female, anyone in an abusive relationship, 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 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 information, call Suzanne Bjaranson at 503-861-4202. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $6. For infor- mation, 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. International Longshore and Ware- house Union Pensioners — noon luncheon, 1 p.m. meeting, Local No. 50 Longshore Hall, 491 Industry St. Tools for Sustainability lecture series set A new lecture series at Clatsop Community College will teach people how to live more sustainable lives by shifting to clean energy. Tools for Sustainability will begin Thurs- day with a presentation from Sunbridge Solar, a Vancouver, Washington, based solar installation company. The presentation will be in Columbia Hall, Room 219 at 7 p.m. The speakers will discuss solar energy and answer audience questions. There will be monthly presentations through April about various ways people can decrease their carbon footprint. County seeks applicants for arts council The county is seeking applications from people interested in joining the Arts Council of Clatsop County. There are three open seats with terms run- ning from Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2022. The council’s mission is to support, pro- mote and advocate for the arts in Clatsop County. Membership is open to county resi- dents or property owners, or those who own a business or rent studio space in the county. To apply, visit the Clatsop County Manag- er’s Office at 800 Exchange St., Suite 410, or apply online through the county’s website. Applications are due by Dec. 13. The Board of Commissioners will make the appointments. — The Astorian Ci t y Lumber Voted BE S T Founded 1904 Home Im p Store in rovement 2018 Your Project Headquarters Balterio Right Step Vitality Original Series Laminate Flooring $ 13 $ 99 24 99 $ a package Flooring is constructed of HDF and a thick melamine backing providing superior structural stability. 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