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The INDEPENDENT, January 6, 2005 Providence gives to Vernonia Cares Senior News By Karen Miller V* ’V 3 b P v r < \ V l » l.-: dB ■ r ’ Providence Medical Group played Santa Claus just before Christmas, with a $2000 donation to Vernonia Cares. Enjoy ing the presentation are, left to right, staff members with Providence M edical G roup Dr. Phyllis G ilm ore, Cathy Rozinek and Patricia Martin, plus Sandy Welch from Vernon ia Cares and Marla Rethwill with Providence. Welcome Additions ........... ——— .... .....-» Torey Kay Tolonen Torey Kay Tolonen was born December 21, 2004, to Craig and Tonya Tolonen of Vernonia. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins her brother, Chase, and sister, Whitley, at the family home. Grandparents are Buck and Pam Ferguson of Klamath Falls and Arnie and Mary Tolo nen of Vernonia. G reat-grandparents are Evelyn Williams of Astoria and Lola Ferguson of California. Comet viewing party on January 9 A comet viewing party will be held, weather permitting, Sun day, January 9, at 6:00 p.m. on the grounds of Lincoln Grade School. During January, the Mach- holz Comet will be visible near the Pleiades constellation, after the moon wanes. Bring a tele scope if you have one and join others in viewing this newly dis covered com et. Machholz Comet was discovered by am ateur astronomer Don Mach holz in California on August 27, 2004. For more information about the viewing party, contact Robb Wilson at 503-429-7731. Page 7 FOOT C A R E FO O T CARE Happy f e e t means a happy n e w year! Se niors 60 and up, call my office to sign up for foot care, now available twice a month, on the second and last Fridays of the month. We still have limited funding through Com m unity Action Team for this service. Slots fill fast - Call Today! There will be a 55 Alive class at the Center in February. This driving refresher course for seniors will cost $10 per per son. Call the Center if you are interested in signing up. W e’ve had a super great lunch crowd these past few weeks, especially on W ednes days for our nutritious lunches and music by the Golden Oldies Band. The ladies from The Grove Assisted Living in Forest Grove came December 29 and fried up delicious ele phant ears. Ingredients and tim e all donated by them. Thanks Jane and crew. Next up: January 26, all you can eat sundaes (diabetics catered to). We always appreciate volun teers who want to help out. Come in and see President Bill James. Resources to share from Community Action Team, St. Helen: Families; for individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers at Qui et Waters Outreach at <www.q uietwatersoutreach.org>. Seniors; listing of support groups for spouses and part ners of the chronically ill and/or disabled at Well Spouse Foun dation, <www.wellspouse.org>. LEGAL AID SERVICES: Community Action Team has limited funding for seniors 60 years old and older residing in Columbia County. Call my of fice at 429-9112 to see if this service can meet a need for you. Call my office for information on a program called Senior As sist - helping people find free prescriptions. • Games on Thursdays. • W illoughby Hearing every second Friday at 11:00 a.m. • Sign language class on Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Free blood pressure checks the first and third Tues days, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. If you know of a senior who would like a visit from the Se nior Advocate or has any senior needs and concerns, call our office. INFORMATION NUMBERS Senior Advocate...429-9112 Senior Center.......429-3912 Transportation......429-4304 REMEMBER; • Pastries and bread Wednesday and Saturday a.m. • Bingo, Mondays at lunch. • Music with the Golden Oldies on Wednesdays. (M orning (Mist & Out on & Marquis Care • Skilled Nursing Care • R ehabilitation • Long Term Care • A d u lt Day Care 3300 19th Avenue. Forest Grove (503) 357-7119 Vintage Suites (Marquis Assisted Living Community) • Large Homey Apartments • Creative Meals • Laundry • Housekeeping • Transportation 3336 19th Avenue, Forest Grove (503) 359-1129 a Limb Thank You for a Great 2004. We are closing fo r 3 weeks to re-decorate, re-stock and SHOP. -W '■ 'J Come see us, and all our new inventory, when we re-open on Wednesday, January 26. To show our appreciation, use the attached coupon. SAVE SAVE SAVE 10% off all purchases!! With this Coupon Exp. 2/3/05
