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.
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VA , HMO and
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Sub-Acute Skilled Nursing
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Respite & Hospice Care
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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