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T he C olumbia P ress September 29, 2017 3 Aquanastics classes begin Oct. 6 at KOA in Hammond Remembering the past Two 10-week morning aquanastics classes begin Oct. 6 at the Astoria-Warren- ton-Seaside KOA, 1100 Ridge Road, Hammond. The classes are led by Kath- leen Hudson, a water exercise professional with certifica- tion from the American Red Cross and Arthritis Aquatic Training Program. Participants can improve their body tone, strengthen muscles and increase endur- ance and agility through doz- ens of exercises that use the natural resistance of the wa- ter -- all with minimal stress on the body. The classes are for men and women and no swimming ability is required. Pool toys are provided and participants may use the KOA’s hot tub and showers after class. Students may choose to attend at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. in classes help Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 5 through Dec. 12. Space is limited to 12 students. Cost is $49, paid to Clatsop Community College. To reg- ister, call 503-338-2402 or 503-338-2408. Budget savvy? Schools need you Photo courtesy of Ken Yuill Barney Yuill, grandfather of Warrenton resident Ken Yuill, is shown with his construction com- pany, which had the first contract to build concrete sidewalks in Warrenton in this photo taken Sept. 30, 1917. In the background is what is now Maddox Dance Studio on South Main Avenue. Says Ken: In the mid ‘50s, my family moved from Warrenton. We traveled around the North- west and my dad, John, worked on major construction projects like The Dalles and John Day Dam. We would return every six months to see my Grandmother Benson. While here, my mother would drive us around Warrenton and Hammond looking at how things were changing. Mom would see something and she would say, “Mark my words boys: someday, Warrenton will be bigger than Astoria.” Our family moved back to Warrenton in 1965 and this will always be home. Mom is gone now, but her vison of Warrenton is happening. I just hope that we, as a community, plan all of this growth wisely. CMH begins new series of support classes New support and health classes begin soon through Columbia Memorial Hospital. Most are held in the CMH Columbia Center, 2021 Ma- rine Drive, Astoria. To regis- ter, call 503-338-7564. Understanding Your Grief is for those struggling with the loss of someone. It meets weekly for eight weeks. Members of the group will have the opportunity to share and learn coping strategies. Classes are 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 2. A Matter of Balance is for older adults with concerns about falling. The program is designed to help manage falls and increase activity levels. The eight-week class is 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Oct. 17 to Dec. 5. Living Well with Chron- ic Pain is a six-week pro- gram for those suffering with chronic conditions. Classes are 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 12 to Nov. 16. Cancer: Thriving and Surviving, or CTS, is a new class offered to anyone living with cancer and caregiver/ support people. This work- shop was adapted from the Stanford Living Well with Chronic Conditions class. CTS will not conflict with ex- isting programs or treatment. This workshop is designed to enhance regular treatment by giving participants the skills to coordinate all the things needed to manage their health and stay active. Classes are 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Nov. 2 to Dec. 14. This class will be in the new CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative, 1905 Exchange St., Astoria. Strong Women, Strong Bones is a 10-week pro- gram targeting women in midlife and older. It assists in maintaining muscle mass, strength and function. Classes are 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednes- days, Oct. 16 to Dec. 20. Fee for this class is $50. The Warrenton-Ham- mond School District seeks members for its Budget Committee. The committee reviews the district’s financial pro- gram and proposed bud- gets and recommends an annual or biennial budget that aligns with state laws. There are four positions open, all of them three-year terms. Members must be regis- tered voters who live with- in the district’s boundaries and may not work for the district. Applications and more in- formation is available at the district office, 820 SW Cedar Ave., or call 503-861-2281.