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DanceAbility fall class schedule announced
Weekly
DanceAbili-
ty classes in Eugene have
resumed at the Hilyard
Community Center, 2580
Hilyard St., Tuesday after-
noons from 4 to 5:15 p.m.
Classes are open to all
people regardless of ability
or disability.
DanceAbility
class-
es consist of dance and
movement exercises and
explorations that build ca-
maraderie, physical aware-
ness and expressive capa-
bilities. The DanceAbility
method is a contemporary
dance practice taught in a
way that ensures no one
is isolated, regardless of
experience, abilities or dis-
abilities.
Classes will be taught
by Certified DanceAbil-
ity Teacher Madeleine
Sisson, with guest teach-
ers throughout the term.
Teachers love sharing this
work with all who want to
dance.
In class, students will
learn about dance and
dancing with others while
exploring their own unique
movement in a shared and
creative environment.
For
these
classes,
non-disabled family mem-
bers of participants with
disabilities are encouraged
and welcome to join. Ad-
ditionally, classes welcome
people without disabilities
By Mary Ellen
“Angel Scribe”
Mr. Kitty’s Angel
PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL KEVIN DALY
From left: instructor Laura, class participant Craig and DanceAbility founder
Alito participate in the DanceAbility class at the Hilyard Community Center.
who are interested in the
experience of connecting
through creative move-
ment and the study of im-
provisation.
The class runs now
through Dec. 3. The cost is
$80 to $100 for the entire
session, with full and par-
tial scholarships available
to all who need them.
No one will be turned
away for lack of funds.
Drop-ins (suggested do-
nation $10 per class) are
welcome too.
Register for classes at
the door; advanced reg-
istration for classes is not
required.
To sponsor the partic-
ipation of a teen with a
disability, contact john@
danceability.com or call
541-357-4982. Informa-
tion is also available on our
website www.danceability.
com and on our Facebook
page.
This program is fund-
ed in part by donations
from individuals and
grants from Oregon Arts
Commission and Lane
Arts Council, with sup-
port from the City of Eu-
gene-Hilyard Community
Center.
DanceAbility Interna-
tional’s Mission is to create
opportunities for people
with and without disabil-
ities to dance and move
together.
The program’s vision is
that, through dance and
movement, people from
very diverse backgrounds
experience the art of being
together.
The work of Dance-
Ability International helps
decrease prejudice and
misconceptions
about
diversity in the field of
dance, and by extension in
society.
gressive blackout, so it’s
more than $250 now.
With so many activities
in November and De-
cember, the next dinner
and bingo won’t be until
January.
• The Crow High
School Halloween Dance
is this Friday, Oct. 25,
from 7 to 10 p.m.
• The Booster Club is
looking for volunteers
for the Halloween Har-
vest party at Applegate
Elementary School this
Friday, Oct. 25. For any
high school students
needing volunteer hours,
this is a great opportuni-
ty to help and have fun.
Contact Marissa Cooper
or the school for more
information.
• Speaking of Hallow-
een, it is next Thursday
(Oct. 31). Lorane Chris-
tian Church is holding
its annual Trunk ’n’ Treat
in the parking lot. There
will be lots of goodies for
the kids and soup and
hot beverages for adults
handing out treats. The
fire department is also
taking part. The event
is truly a safe place to
take children. Be sure to
watch for costumed chil-
dren and their families
Halloween night if you
are driving that night.
• Mark your calendars
for Wednesday, Nov. 6,
to attend the Fall Sports
Awards Night at the high
school. It begins at 6:30
p.m.
• The Community
Christmas Food Boxes
for Lorane will be up at
the Grange before the
Rural Art movie night.
LORANE NEWS
Contributed by
Lil Thompson
for The Sentinel
• Everyone enjoyed
the spaghetti dinner and
bingo last Saturday. No
winner yet on the pro-
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The bond of love between Donna and her 9-year-old
‘Angel’ helps them purr-severe life’s ups and downs.
“I
was heartbroken when my Husky wolf-dog
died and I vowed to never have another dog,”
said Donna. “But six months later, my son
phoned while in a drug rehabilitation facility and
pleaded, ‘Please come and get this, stray dog, Angel.
She has the kindest heart and is trying to adopt us. She
is going to the pound if no one takes her.’”
Kindhearted Donna thought, “Anything to help one
of God’s creatures,” and took Angel for the weekend.
“Angel is loving and appreciative,” said Donna, “and
transformed my house into a home — so we agreed to
adopt each other.”
Her rental has a “No Animals” policy, so the landlord
sent her a letter demanding that she get rid of her dog.
Donna wrote back to say “My dog is staying.”
And guess what!? Eight years later and they are both
still here.
“Soon after Angel arrived,” said Donna, “we were out
walking her off-leash and encountered a jogger. An-
gel circled the jogger and ‘woofed.’ I had no clue as to
Angel’s life before adopting me, so we signed up for
doggy school. The runner incident was the only time
that Angel displayed aggression. In fact, please excuse
the expression, but she’s a real pussycat.”
However, she’s no wimp either. One time when a
purr-petually angry neighbor yelled at Donna, Angel
woofed a warning to him that she did not approve of
bullies.
“When Angel looks into my eyes, she looks deep
into my soul,” Donna said. “Usually, when you look at
a dog, it looks away. But Angel doesn’t. Our bond is so
strong.”
Angel loves car rides, so Donna drove 1,000 miles to
a wedding. But, two years ago, her car was rear-ended
and totaled. She suffered no injuries, and neither did
Angel. Or so it seemed until, a few weeks later, Angel
started limping slightly and dragging her right rear leg.
“I assumed that she was tired from walking and
swimming at the beach,” said Donna. “I regret not hav-
ing her immediately checked after the accident because
she actually did suffer consequences from the colli-
sion’s impact, which put her hips out of alignment.”
As a result, Angel has developed irreversible inflam-
mation and myopathy of her spine, crippling her, caus-
ing a horrific limp and the need for a dog-wheelchair.
“This makes us sad as it limits our activities during
our precious time together,” Donna lamented.
A few months ago, Donna’s other son found a kitten
in the hills; he was concerned that wolves or coyotes
would snack on it. He phoned his mother using the
same “line” his brother had used regarding Angel. And
yes, Donna also adopted the kitten.
When she carried “Mr. Kitty” into her home, he
looked around and decided that it was a good place
to stay. Did Angel have a say in the matter? No way.
There was no altercation because Angel knew her new
“brother” was going to be the alpha dog … errr, alpha
kitty?
“When I sit in my chair,” said Donna, “Angel sits at
my feet and Mr. Kitty sits on the back of the chair purr-
ing so loud that I can barely hear the TV.”
Her five-year-old grandson, Ryder, adores Angel.
Last month, she said to Ryder, “Angel loves you, and
you love her.” Donna said Ryder looked at her and said,
“I love her more than you.”
Donna said she wasn’t sure if Ryder meant he loved
the dog more than she does, “or if he loves the dog
more than he loves me,” she laughed. “Either way, it’s
love.”
TIPS:
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deserve to be treated with love and respect,” says Tips
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can no longer care for — for whatever reason — find
another good and loving home for it. Don’t abandon a
creature that loves and needs you and may not survive
without you.”
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