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The INDEPENDENT, May 17, 2007 Page 7 Community Senior News By Karen Miller A s k a n y preacher t h e fastest way to disperse a crowd and he will prob- ably tell you: “Take up a collec- tion.” Ask the folks at the Ver- nonia Community Learning Center the fastest way to AT- TRACT a crowd and they will probably tell you: “Juggling on a nice sunny day at Hawkins Park.” Kudos to Kid Justice, master juggler, as the crowd continued to expand; young and old alike, with Noni Ander- sen taking honors as our senior representative. Good job. Check out more inspiring class- es online at www.vernonia- or.gov/vclc. Remember: May is Older American’s Month. This year’s theme is “Making Choic- es for a Healthier Future.” Ex- pand your mind. Make healthy choices. The Vernonia Com- munity Learning Center is lo- cated downtown on Bridge Street. Healthy Choice Tips for sen- iors. On exercise: Warm up be- fore exercising; don’t do too much too fast; choose activities that you enjoy and do regularly; drink lots of water; try yoga; consult your physician. PLANT SALE: Mark your calendar for May 24, 25 and 26, for our annual plant sale here at the Vernonia Senior Center! Any donations of plants and/or gardening-related items, such as tools, birdhouses, and decorative objects, would be Volunteer and enjoy Cycle Oregon appreciated. Bill James is our coordinator this year. Call him at 429-2072 or come in to see us here. Our address is 446 Bridge St., for any out-of-town- ers reading this. The sale starts at 9:00 a.m. Come early for the best selection! CYCLE OREGON will be wheeling into town next month! They loved it here and now they’ll be back! Join them here at the center for a spaghetti dinner on Friday, June 22, from 4-8 p.m. The Vernonia Senior Center – Where the action’s at! SO YOU’RE A SMART DRI- VER? Distracted drivers do the craziest things. Little-known fact that I read recently: The first car ride resulted in the first car crash. In 1885, auto pio- neer Karl Benz rolled out his in- vention, started the engine and drove it into a wall. He was so excited he said later he forgot to steer! Whether it’s touching up mascara or squaring off with an annoying driver next to you, we’ve all let ourselves be dis- tracted behind the wheel. Dri- ver inattention accounts for nearly 80 percent of car crash- es. Come join our next AARP Safe driving class for tips on staying sharp on the road. Call my office, 429-9112. Footcare twice a month: second and fourth Fridays. Willoughby Hearing next date: June 11. Have a safe Memorial Day week-end! 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. REMEMBER: • Pastries and bread Catfish Blues Featuring…Sweet Baby James Saturday, May 19 Dinner 5:00 - 6:30 pm Advance Tickets $9.95 or $10.95 at Door Blues 7:00 - 9:00 pm Advance Tickets $5.00 or $6.00 at Door No-host bar with beer & wine SILENT AUCTION Scappoose Senior Center 33342 SW 4th Street • 503-543-2047 A Fundraiser for Nutrition Programs Wednesday and Saturday a.m. • Bingo, Mondays at lunch. • Music with the Golden Oldies on Wednesdays. • Games on Thursdays. • Sign language class at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays. • Breakfast every Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., $3.00. INFORMATION NUMBERS Senior Advocate...429-9112 Senior Center.......429-3912 Transportation......429-4304 Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to bring a group of friends and be zany and creative? Volunteers are being sought for Cycle Ore- gon’s visit. You can serve food, hand out information, entertain, greet riders and more. Cycle Oregon will be here June 22 to June 24. The public is invited to enjoy the many activities that will be going on in town. Saturday, there will be entertainment on the main stage in Hawkins Park, as well as events in the downtown area. Come join in. For more infor- mation or to volunteer, call the Vernonia Chamber of Com- merce at 503-429-6081, or go to info@vernoniachamber.org. Ridge Riders will hold ceremony The Vernonia Ridge Riders will be holding a dedication cer- emony at Anderson Park on Saturday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. The plaque, on the flag pole at the horse arena, will be ded- Left; Tess Workman shows that you can have fun while giving blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive held in Vernonia on May 5. Buxton earns bachelor’s degree Alexander Wood “Woody” Buxton has graduated from Lewis & Clark College with a bachelor’s degree in German Languages. He received a Congress-Bundestag Scholar- ship in high school and spent his junior year of college in Germany. A 2001 graduate of Vernonia High School, Buxton is the son of Cici Bell and Jim Buxton of Vernonia. icated to the founders of the Ridge Riders and will contain their names. Everyone is invited to attend this ceremony. C a me l ot C a r e Ce n te r Medicare / Medicaid Certified VA , HMO and Insurance Contracts Sub-Acute Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Therapies Respite & Hospice Care Long Term Intermediate Care Dedicated & Caring Staff 3 9 00 Pa c i f ic A v e ., Fo r e st G ro ve ( 50 3) 3 5 9- 0 44 9 Medicare and Supplements Medicare and Supplements? What does PPO, HMO, PFFS, Medigap mean? What and Why so much to choose from? Prescription Drugs? Do you need help understanding this? Please come to these seminars to get a better understanding of the ins and outs of benefits offered to go with your Medicare Part A and B. You will also learn about some plans for you to determine the best plan to meet your needs. June 14th 1pm to 3pm July 23rd 1pm to 3pm Please call 503 366 9550 or cell 503 422 3945 24 hours a day 7 days a week to RSVP or leave a message for a call back. Your benefits change every year and it is important to know the facts. Columbia City Benefits Group 240 Spinnaker way Columbia City OR 97018
