SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016
Senior Center in
need of volunteers
The Florence Senior Center
is in desperate need of new
volunteers both in the kitchen
and as receptionists.
By the end of June, the cen-
ter’s chef is leaving and many
of her volunteer staff — most
have been with the center
since it opened — will depart
as well.
“We are in the midst of a
major changeover and are
looking for energetic people
who want to help the senior
community,”
said
Beth
Johnston, senior center board
president.
Kitchen helpers help set-up,
serve meals, make desserts,
and clean up. Meals are served
every Tuesday and Thursday
at 11:30 a.m. Kitchen helpers
usually arrive around 10 a.m.
and are done around 12:30
p.m.
Receptionist volunteers are
the face of the senior center,
answering the phone and wel-
coming visitors to the center.
The senior center is open
Library
Tidings
Monday through Friday, from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morning vol-
unteers are there from 9 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. The afternoon
shift is from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Receptionists can work one
shift per week, every other
week, or as an alternate to fill
in when needed.
“Volunteers are the life
blood of the senior center,”
said Johnston. “We are grate-
ful for the many hours our cur-
rent volunteers have con-
tributed and we understand
when age or life circumstances
indicate it’s time to move on.
“We desperately need peo-
ple to step in and fill their
shoes.”
The Florence Senior Center
is located at 1570 Kingwood
St. Anyone interested in join-
ing the dynamic group of sen-
ior center volunteers is urged
to call the senior center at 541-
997-8844 and leave contact
information.
Someone will get back to
you right away.
News about
the Siuslaw
Public Library
Library Tidings,
a regular feature
of the Siuslaw News,
features news about
upcoming Siuslaw
Public Library pro-
grams for adults and
children, new books
and videos, and other
library news of interest
to the community.
Library Tidings by
Kevin Mittge
Learn to make fairy gardens
at herbalist meeting
On Thursday, May 19, at
the meeting of the Florence
Herb
Enthusiasts,
meet
Kermit Houghtaling, a local
horticulturist and Laurel Bay
Gardens employee. He will be
showing how fun and easy it
can be to make a fairy garden.
Houghtaling has been a
horticulturist for 27 years and
has worked for and managed
several nurseries in Oregon
and California, including
Gray’s in Springfield.
He now lives in what he
calls the postcard perfect land-
scape of Swiss Home.
“All the staff at Laurel Bay
Gardens share that same pas-
sion, and that’s why it’s such a
great place to work and shop,”
said Houghtaling, who plans
to build an herb-based fairy
garden during the meeting.
He will also be bringing
some supplies attendees can
purchase, along with a wealth
of ideas and information.
This will be an open dis-
cussion and interactive pres-
entation on a popular topic. At
the end of the meeting, there
will be a raffle for the fairy
garden.
The
Florence
Herb
Enthusiasts meet each third
Thursday of the month at the
First Lutheran Church, 2100
Spruce St. (behind Grocery
Outlet). The meeting begins
at 11 a.m. and includes
refreshments and tea.
Visitors are welcome to
attend their first meeting free;
annual dues for membership
are $10.
Gardener’s Yoga: Bend and
Stretch, Dig and Grow
By Veronica D’Orazio
Book review by Susie Voth
I am not a gardener. Whenever
I’ve attempted to assist with the
garden, well... I tend to hurt
myself. My knees complain, my
back hollers at me, my shoulders
stiffen up and my hips ache.
Today, as I was tending the
shelves at the Mapleton Branch,
I discovered a book that may
help me. Veronica D’Orazio very
clearly describes how to use spe-
cific yoga postures to alleviate
the physical demands of garden-
ing in the book “Gardener’s
Yoga: Bend and Stretch, Dig and
Grow.”
The book is divided into three
sections each containing seven
postures. The first section,
“Breaking Ground,” describes
postures to do before gardening.
These postures are specifically
chosen to gently warm up the
spine and ready the back, hips,
legs and knees for working in the
garden.
The second section is called
“Planting Seeds.” D’Orazio sug-
gests that when gardening, we
ignore signs of physical discom-
fort. She advocates making it a
habit to stop working, breathe,
and attend to your body’s needs.
The poses in this section focus
on breathing, balance and
release in order to address the
tension and soreness that has
been building up in your body.
The postures in section three,
“Harvest Time,” serve to restore
you after a day of hard work.
D’Orazio suggests holding
these poses longer than the poses
in the previous sections. The
poses are meant to aid in rest and
nourishment before continuing
on with your daily commit-
ments.
Each of the 21 postures has a
detailed description explaining
why this particular posture, what
part of the body it aids, and num-
bered directions on how to prop-
erly assume the posture.
Also, accompanying each
description is an illustration of
the pose. Tim Foss created the
lovely watercolor illustrations
for the book.
Tip of the Week: Donations
to the library
The library is pleased to
receive donations, but not all, or
even most, donations are added
to the library’s collection. All
libraries must make choices,
based upon available space,
existing subject coverage, age
and condition of the donation
and other factors.
We try to offer books that
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show various sides of any partic-
ular topic, pro and con. We do
not discriminate or censor in
subject matters. We will check
available published reviews to
determine if the book is the best
on the topic. We will look at
condition of the book, the bind-
ing, whether there are marks or
writing in the book.
All books not added to the
library’s collection are given to
the Friends of the Library for use
in their sales, where the proceeds
all come back to support the
library.
So whether your donation is
added to the collection or not, all
donations benefit the library.
Keep the donations coming!
DanceAbility International
Mark your calendars for two
DanceAbility
International
events coming later in May.
DanceAbility brings together
people of all ages, experiences,
and with or without disabilities
to participate in movement and
dance.
On Thursday, May 26, at 1
p.m.,
learn
about
the
DanceAbility program from
world-renowned choreographer
Alito Alessi, while on Saturday,
May 28, at 11 a.m., he will hold
a 90-minute workshop for peo-
ple of all abilities.
Join Siuslaw Outreach Services’ volunteers
Siuslaw Outreach Services
recently gathered volunteers
for training and information.
This faithful group of volun-
teers donates its time by
answering the crisis line, greet-
ing clients at the front desk and
organizing donated clothing
and household items.
Volunteers describe their
experiences working at SOS as
rewarding and often life chang-
ing.
Consider offering your time.
SOS is currently recruiting vol-
unteers for several positions.
All training is provided and
interested community members
can find out more information
by calling the Siuslaw
Outreach Services volunteer
coordinator at 541-997-2816,
or email to lori@florencesos
.org
A LICE B RAUER C HRISTIAN P RESCHOOL
SUMMER
CAMP
COURTESY PHOTO
SOS volunteers meet to learn and socialize last April.
H OMEGROWN
HOSTS
R HODY U NDERGROUND
NOW ENROLLING FOR OUR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM!
On Saturday, May 21, dur-
ing Rhody Weekend, enjoy
live outdoor music on the
Rock Truck and fresh local
beer from the Rusty Truck
during Homegrown Public
House’s Rhody Underground
at 294 Laurel St.
Things will start at
3 p.m. with some Bollywood
June, July and August
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Readers
Choice
Favorite
Preschool
2016!
Join us as we discover various outdoor weekly
themes including, Camping, Super Heroes, 4th
of July, Ocean, Art Appreciation, Dragonology,
Science, Wizardology, Games and Fairy Tales!
21st and Spruce, Florence
Meggan Haslett, Director
541-603-1562
Fusion dancing.
At 4 p.m., local favorite
Speaker Wave, an Oregon
coast-based rock trio, will be
be on the Rock Truck.
Speaker Wave musicians
Kevin Wolpoff (lead guitar
and vocals) Jeremy Scott
Anderson (bass, keyboards,
cornet and vocals) and Vince
Hendricks-Davis
(drums)
base their style on rock influ-
ences, but draw from ’60s
psychedelia, ’70s funk, reg-
gae, jazz and soul. With
Speaker Wave, prepare for a
high-energy, danceable show
that gets you up and keeps
you up.
Next, 100 Watt Mind from
Ashland, Ore., will take to the
Rock Truck stage.
During all the music, enjoy
a beer poured from Rusty
Truck Brewing from 11 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
Homegrown Pub is at the
corner of Laurel and Maple
streets in historic Old Town
Florence.
Siuslaw News
Photo Gallery
Florence Regional Arts Alliance Presents
Rhody Days
ARTS FESTIVAL
An Eclectic Show and Sale of Unique
Works of Art and Fine Craftsmanship
Saturday ~ May 21st
11am ~ 5pm
Sunday ~ May 22nd
10am ~ 4pm
Coming Soon
Now Showing
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Dancing with Sea Lions
Oregon Dunes Triathlon
Rhododendron Festival
Winter Music Festival
Fraudville
Home & Garden Show
PTA Talent Show
Free
Admission!
Florence Events Center
715 Quince Street
(Behind Safeway)
View at
www.thesiuslawnews.com
Photos available for purchase*
5x7 – $5 00 • 8x11 – $7 00
Purchase at 148 Maple St. 541-997-3441
*Photos online are reduced quality –
Actual photos purchased are
high resolution, high quality.
10% of Artists’ Sales Benefit
Florence Art Center
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