T he C olumbia P ress
September 29, 2017
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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.