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Page 6 The INDEPENDENT, November 6, 2003 I Community Rebecca Swanson, Clark McGaugh wedding ceremony held on shore of Lake Tahoe From left are Steve McGaugh, newlyweds Clark and Rebecca McGaugh, and Melody Lignell Rebecca Swanson and Clark McGaugh, both of Ver nonia, were married October 25, 2003, in a ceremony per formed on the shore of Lake Tahoe, in Homewood, Calif. Serving as best man was the groom’s brother, Steve Mc Gaugh of Fresno, Calif. The bride’s attendant was a niece, Melody Lignell of St. Helens. Family members and friends from Oregon, Washington and California gathered for the cel ebration. The newlyweds are both employed at The INDEPEN DENT. By Karen Miller S e - n i o r s rule! Se tt i o r s compose t h e fa s te s t g ro w in g segment of our society, I’ve been told. I’m sure that listening to the guest speakers we provide here at the Center for seniors is one of the reasons why that’s true! For instance, Tips on Successful Aging given by Cathy Rocinek from the Providence-Vernonia Clinic on October 22. We will be having more of these in formative workshops in the fu ture. Read this column and/or come in for dates. There was a lot of steppin’ on toes around here October 24...for foot care day, that is. Our foot care has been a very successful event. Call our of fice to sign up. Slots fill fast. $15 a visit. The next foot clinic will be December 19th. Also, call our office for a Community Action Team Direc tory, to see if you qualify for en ergy assistance, or to sign up for our Beginning Sign Lan guage class on Mondays 10:30 -1 1 :30 a.m., starting Nov. 3. We do have transportation services here from the Cetner. Call 429-4304 for that informa tion. November is National Care givers Month. If you are an un paid caregiver, stop by the Se nior Center for a special recog nition treat. YOU DESERVE IT!! Also, see if you qualify for some respite care for yourself. If you haven’t tried our great lunches here at the center, come and join us Mondays through Fridays, for ages 60 and up on a donation basis only. Or, if you are homebound or know of someone who is, we also deliver Meals-on-Wheels to the local area. The Center will be closed November 11 in honor of Veter an Day; also on November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Come in and sign up for the Thanksgiving dinner to be held November 19 at 12:00 noon. Now is time to reserve space for annual Booster Christmas bazaar The Booster Club Holiday Bazaar is coming!! The dates of the bazaar this year are De cember 6, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and December 7, 12:00-5:00 p.m. The Vernonia Booster Club would like to invite all fellow crafters to participate in the 25th annual Vernonia “Christ mas in the Country” Bazaar. All profits from the rent of vendor space, plus food and beverage C lint Vandehey Carpet & Upholstery Your One Stop Decorating Shop • Mohawk • Wllsonart • Shaw «Perso This is always well-attended and reservations are needed. REMEMBER: • Pastries and bread Wednesday and Saturday mornings. • Bingo, Mondays at lunch. • Ladies aerobics Mondays, too, after lunch. • Music with the Golden Oldies on Wednesdays. • Games on Thursdays. • Willoughby Hearing every second Friday. Call our office for any senior needs and concerns. Have you thought about the care you or your loved one may need someday? sales in the cafeteria, will go to the Booster Club for to help support many activities. Registration forms may be obtained at either Buckleberry Cottage or the Vernonia Public Library. All bazaar items must be handmade. For more infor mation, or if you are uncertain whether your items qualify, please call Rietta Behnke at 503-429-6975 or Nona Skinner at 503-429-8401. Jennings McCall Invites you to take a VERY close look... C a ll Room with a view...and safe harbor... We are cared for as well as when I was a child and my mother looked out for me. Though it was a little embarrassing when care was offered to me, at 90 years old \'m learning to accept it graciously. We're fussy, and the staff caters to our every whim with friendliness." - Jim and Lita Deyoe 503-357-4133 Forest Grove Apartments Available. Call for a tour today. • Congotaim • Hunter-Douglas FREE Estimates FREE Loaner Samples 1 * 1 * B asatin e • C arn etin « 503-357-44X4 Men. ■ Fri., earn ■ <pm Sat. lo a n ■ Neen In d u rim i, Compassionate Cu/v Si//«’ 1922 Provided and Operated bu the Musons An Independent and Assisted Lin/iu facility with Progressive Care available V is it us u t o u r w e b s ite : w w w .J e iin iiig s M c c till.c o n t
