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February 12. 2014 The Portland Observer Black HistOiy Month Page 9 Romanceand Turbulence In the small paradise town of Isla Negra on the Chilean coast, renowned poet laureate Pablo Neruda teaches M ario, a young lovesick postman, how to woo and win beau tiful Beatriz with passionate poetry. This charming story of friendship and romance is set amid the turbulent political environment of Chile in the 70's, and the rise of Pinochet’s military regime. Ardiente Paciencia has captivated the im agination of hundreds o f audiences around the world since its publication in 1983, and it has become one of the most iconic Chilean stories and the inspiration for the 1995 Academy Award-winning movie, Il Postino. Portland’s Latino theater group, Milagro brings back the original Spanish-language version of the play, filled with Neruda’s poetry, comedy and romance. Befriending Mario, the local postman, Neruda unwit tingly offsets himself up as matchmaker and defender of the love between Mario and Beatriz, in spite of the opposition presented by the young wom an’s mother. Ardiente Paciencia opens Thursday, Feb 13 at 7:30 p.m. and plays through March 8. Showtimes are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fri day through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Milagro Theater, 525 S.E. Stark St. Tickets prices range from $15 to $26 and PHOTO BY I^OSSELL J Y o i'N i’ available by calling 503-236-7253 or visiting Javier J. Mendoza, Enrique Andrade, Sofia May-Cuxim and Siumara Samayoa in Milagro Theater’s production Ardiente milagro.org. Paciencia. Opens Thursday, Feb. 13 and runs through March 8 at Milagro Theater, 525 S.E. Stark St. Reducing Health Disparities Dr. Elena Rios of the National H ispanic M edical A ssociation will address “Trans forming Health Care for the Hispanic Com m unity” on Feb. 25 during a luncheon m eeting o f the H ispanic M etropolitan Chamber. Dr. Rios will focus on the critical role mobile technologies can play in reducing health disparities, increasing wellness, and changing healthcare services and deliv ery. She will present inform ation on the health challenges facing the Latino com munity and the care options that com m u nications technologies can provide. Latinos are more likely to suffer from certain health conditions, including dia betes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease — but they’re also enthusiastic users o f m obile technologies and there fore w ell-positioned to benefit from these exciting health care innovations. The public is welcome to attend. To re serve a seat, call 503-222-0280 or email info@hmccoregon.com. THE SPINA COLUMN TM An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession Part 19. The Golden Years: Keeping in full swing throughout the autumn of life B ack w hen I was to get around, their old activities. Un the spring in their step and the twinkle younger, I loved playing golf. fortunately, it is often thought that in their eyes they get through Chiro Now some-thing is always hurting so they must “learn to live with it” or be practic. Why don’t you get back in the I don’t dare play! Could you help? given yet another pain pill. Actually swing of things again? Give us a call : It is so u n fo r-tu n ate that that may be anything but true. In our today. Isn’t it time you stepped up to millions of our senior citizens office we commonly see people in their Chiropractic? Life’s “golden years” have worked and saved and give seventies to and eighties. And they love truly can be golden once again! their Com m unity only to find the “golden y e a rs’ m ore “o ld ” than “gold”. Right at the height of their 2124 NE Hancock, Portland Oregon 97212 • P h o n e : ( 5 0 3 ) 2 8 7 - 5 5 0 4 freedom , they often find it difficult A flowers' Chiropractic Office Dr. Billy R. Flowers
