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May 21. 2014 _______ 3¡3ortlanh (Observer Page II ArtsjL V i mi 11 \i\m m Jet Magazine Goes Digital ARE YOU TOO FAT TO DRIVE? Jet magazine, which first hit news stands at the dawn of the civil rights movement, is ceasing regular print publication and transforming into a digital magazine app. Johnson Publishing Co., which owns Jet along with Ebony maga zine, says the switch will occur at the end of June. The Chicago-based com pany says the move is a proactive effort to adapt to the changing needs of its readers. Jet, conceived by Johnson Pub lishing founder John Johnson as a new sw eekly digest for A frican- Americans, was founded in Novem ber 1951. The new weekly digital magazine app will include video interviews and other digital elements. Breaking news will be updated daily and the com pany will publish an annual special print edition. Jet is the No. 3 magazine in the African-American market and has about 720,000 subscribers. ♦WIN! AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF SPEND WEU. LIVE RICH RUMORS, REGRETS & WHAT’S ■-NEXT. MHMMNMH MHMHMRMMMI Senior Center Throws a Party The North Portland Senior Services Center will celebrate National Older Americans month on at the Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss St. The free event will be W ednesday, May 28, from 1:30 p.m., to 3:30 p.m., and feature live music and refreshments. “W e’re hoping Baby Boomers and seniors will join us for cake, appetizers and other treats,” said Amber Kern-Johnson, director. “It’s a time to celebrate older Americans.” Older Americans Month was established in 1963, when only 17 million Americans had reached their 65th birthdays. In 2010, that number reached 40 million. “The demographic of what is considered ‘older’ is definitely changing,” Kern-Johnson said. “We see more Boomers using our services and partici pating in our activities. W e’re continually adapt ing to meet these needs and preferences.” Sweet Street Food Cart on the comer of MLK and Lombard Spring call 503-995-6150 to place order Special Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 7:00pm Saturday - Sunday, 11:00am - 5:00pm W ednesday S p ecia l: 3 W ings $2.00 F rid a y S p ecia l: R ib S andw ich, B e e f o r P ork, $ 4 .0 0 S IS T A H S / A I L I F E jr y Healthy Living Through Soulful Line Dancing Join Sistahs4Life for Soulful Line dance classes and workouts at the Red Cross Building 3131 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland, OR 97227 in Classroom 11 on the 2nd Floor on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM drop in fee is $5 and Saturday’s 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM drop in fee is $10. Monthly Membership Available for $25, attend all classes and workouts. For more information visit: www.Sistahs4Life.com. Like us on Facebook at Sistahs4Life or send Friend Request to Sistahs FourLife. Contact: Kim: 503-309-3913; Char: 503-869-5373 or Selena: 971-570-7707. Come Wo e IV/ih Us! COLUMN An ongoing series of questions and answers about Am ericas natural healing profession. Part 34. Osteoperosis and Bone Loss Reversal : C ould my g o lf swin; However, people who play golf or fitness. M ost injuries o f these types my back? racquet sports are more prone to inju respond well to conservative chiro : People who exercise regi ries because of the frequent tw isting practic treatm ents. A chiropractor arly and perform stretching an< and bending motions. And casual ath can show you how to prevent these strengthening exercise are less likeb letes could be more at risk for injuries injuries with proper conditioning to injure their backs. T heir support as well; depending on their level of and technique. ing m uscles, such as their stomach ham strings, and gluteals are stron ger and more flexible from regulai 2124 NE Hancock, Portland Oregon 97212 • P h o n e : ( 5 0 3 ) 2 8 7 * 5 5 0 4 conditioning. A Flowers1 Chiropractic Office Dr. Billy R. Flowers
