February 12, 2014
Portland Observer
Black HlStOiy Month
Breast Cancer Survivors Group Formed
African-American survivors of breast eanepr
cancer nnu/
now
have a place to receive support, resources, and educa
tional activities and programs specifically for them; the
Sisters Network Oregon and SW Washington.
A Northwest spinoff of the Sisters Network In c ., the
group will host meetings every second Saturday at the
V
-l . « located < at 5940
- _ N. Albina
Key Delta Community X
Center
Ave. Due to the snowfall last weekend, the first meeting
scheduled for Feb. 8 was cancelled, but will continue as
planned each month from here on out.
Group meetings for African American survivors of
breast cancer will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., while
ADRC
Aging and Disability
Resource Connection
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general public meetings will immediately follow from 1C
a.m. to 11 a.m.
For information about the Sisters Network Oregor
and SW Washington, contact Peggy C. Ross, presiden
of the group, at oregonswwa@sistersnetworkinc ore oi
503-206-8575.
Warren Washington
Climate Change, Societal Impacts,
and Environmental Justice
Support and services relating to:
Warren M. Washington, senior scientist
at the National Center for Atmospheric
Research, was among the first scientists to
develop models that evaluate humankind’s
impact on the global environment.
Aging •Disabilities • Veterans
Abuse reporting
Housing resources
Transportation
Meals
In-home support
Legal resources
Public benefits
Medicare help
Other related issues
Caregiver support
Washington will discuss climate models,
show simulations of future climate
change, address scientific uncertainty,
and analyze potential policy options.
February' 13
7 p.m.
Toll Free 1-855-673-2372
TTY 711
www.ADRCofOregon.org
Agnes Flanagan Chapel
A reception will follow.
Lewis & Clark
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www.lclark.edu