Elm Court Neighborly News

L&F Staff

Susan Gilson, Center Manager

Robert Bradley, Program Assistant

Angie Boyd, Kitchen Coordinator

Devin Gray, Weekend Manager Kathy Buss , Irving Street Coordinator

NH Staff

Elyssia Caropreso, I&A Specialist

Harmony Logsdon-Hughes,

Case Manager

Gretchen Mucken, Case Manager

Diane Reid, Program Manager

L&F Steering Committee

Ernie Staley, Chair

John Thorpe

Diane Reid

Elyssia Caropreso

Lee Anderson

Bonny Groshong

Robin Costic

Jeanne Devon

Anne Clarke

Lee Kurtz

Don McCall

Anita Pfister

Advisory Committee Sue Bailey, Chair

Rebecca Childs, NWPP

Susan Gilson, L&F

Courtney Katz, Harsch

Theresa Flowers

Jeanne Devon

Pat Greenland

Victoria Hawkins

Helena Silberstein

Jan Kasemeyer

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Center Info & Hours pg. 2

Classes & Activities pg. 3

Blurbs pg. 4

Highlights & Changes pg. 5

Trips!! pg. 6

Center Calendar pg. 7

Elm Court Neighborly News January 2010

1032 SW Main Street A Publication of Neighborhood House Downtown District Center

503-295-0044; www.nhweb.org; email: [email protected]

Elm Court is a Loaves & Fishes meal site where Neighborhood House, NW Portland Ministries, Senior

Recreation & other partners come together to serve the older adults of downtown Portland.

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Celebrate the Super Bowl this year at

Elm Court. Watch the game on a 12ft by 12ft screen. Food will be provided. There will also be a raffle with great prize. Only 100 tick-ets will be sold so get yours now. Purchase in any on of the Elm Court offices. When: Sunday, February 7th at 3:00pm; $5 per ticket

Join the Elm Court Neighborly News mailing list by calling 503-295-0044

Elm Court Center Monday–Friday 8:30-3:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 10:00-2:00 p.m.

Please drop into Elm Court throughout

the day to read the newspaper,

participate in activities, socialize

with friends or enjoy a hearty

lunch.

Lunch Service 11:30-1:00 p.m.

Served daily to those 60 years old

and older. If you are not yet 60 years

old, the meal is $5.50 and the suggested

donation of our guests per meal is $2.75.

Information & Assistance and

Case Management Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30 p.m.

Neighborhood House Aging Services, located

within Elm Court provides many different

services to the older adults of downtown

Portland 503-295-0044.

Computer Lab and Library Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 10:00-1:00 p.m.

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Neighborhood House and Elm

Court are currently seeking people who

are interested in teaching or facilitating

a class, club, or support group. Some

ideas are computer classes, book club,

knitting club, bridge, chest, low vision

support group, or writing memoirs; the

possibilities are endless. If you are in-

terested please contact Elyssia at

503.295.0044 for more information.

PCPA

Noontime Showcase “Bring your lunch-We entertain you”

Free monthly brown bag perform-

ances at the Performing Arts Center.

Gerardo Caleron and Grupo Condor

will be performing South American

Folk Singing.

When: Monday, February 8th

12:00pm—1:00pm

Where: 1111 SW Broadway

Portland, OR

For more information go to:

www.pcpa.com/events

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Classes & Activities Senior Parks & Recreation

Classes at Elm Court

RUBBER BRIDGE

Time has yet to be announced.

If you are interested in playing bridge please con-

tact Elyssia to sign up, 503.295.0044.

TEN CENT BINGO

Wednesday & Friday 2:00-3:15 p.m.

We play ten cents a card/per game and

a quarter a card in one round of blackout.

GENTLE YOGA

Tuesdays & Saturdays 11:00-12:00

Low impact and chair friendly.

COMPUTER LAB

Five computers available to guests daily for

personal use during business hours

8:30am—3:30pm.

SENIOR LAW PROJECT

Thursday, February 11th and 25th,

Appointments begin at 1:00 p.m.

This service is available to seniors or their

spouses if you or your spouse is 60+ years of

age, and are residents of Multnomah County.

The initial 30-minutes consultation is free, re-

gardless of income. Further assistance may be

available for those meeting income guidelines.

Local attorneys donate their time for this valu-

able service.

To make appointments call 503-295-0044

FOOD BOX DELIVERY

Our food box delivery program has started up

again. To sign up you must be homebound, 60

years of age or older, and physically unable to go

out and independently get a food box. Frequency

of delivery is based on physical need.

Call Elyssia for initial screening 503-295-0044.

Please contacted Elyssia at

503.295.0044 if you have any

ideas for activities or classes

To sign up for the

following classes please

contact

Senior Recreation

503-823-4328

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30-11:30

It is always the right time to improve your fitness

level. Easy paced class covers range of motion;

relaxation techniques designed to help keep you

moving and active.

DRAWING ALL LEVELS

Mondays from 10:00am—12:00 pm

Discover your hidden talents through the basics

using charcoal, pencils & pastels. Find out how

fun & easy it is as it builds the self-confidence of

beginner or advanced students!

Simple-to-understand instruction taught in a

relaxed atmosphere.

Supply list sent following registration.

WATERCOLOR FOR ALL

Mondays from 1:00-3:00 pm

Express your creativity exploring painting basics.

Discover methods of sketching, mixing brilliant

colors & laying washes to get that unique water-

color look! Use elements of light & shadow, com-

position & texture in this pleasurable, rewarding

class.

Supply list sent following registration.

QIGONG: Balance & Breathing

Tuesday and/or Thursday 12:15-1:00 p.m.

Qi means breath in Chinese & gong means

applied to a discipline. Easy Movements enhance

energy, flexibility, and improve balance.

Blurbs

Love Thy Heart In observance of Valentine’s Day, I thought to include a small section on one of the most important organs in our bodies, our hearts. Once thought to control our emotions, the human heart we now know, is responsi-ble for providing life sus-taining oxygen as well as important nutrients to the other organs in our bodies. Some interesting facts about the human heart is that in a lifetime the heart can pump about one million bar-rels of blood and beats 100,000 times per day equaling approximately 2.5 billions beats in a lifetime. This Valentine’s Day re-ward your heart by going for a walk or eat-ing a bowl of whole grain oatmeal or cereal. Your heart will thank you! —Some information provided by funshun.com

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Neighborhood House will be closed

February 15, 2010 in observance of President’s Day

“For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than

yesterday and less than Tomorrow.”

Elm Court has a new

batch of OHSU

Nursing Students.

They will be with us

through March.

Please stop and

introduce yourself!

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Highlights & Changes

THURSDAYS AT THE MOVIES Showing in February

February 4th—Master and Commander

February 11th—50 first dates

February 18th—Close Encounter of the Third Kind

February 25th—Rainman Movies are shown at 1:30 p.m. in the Thorpe Room unless noted otherwise.

Coming in March… OMSI is able to offer a group rate of $5 per ticket. However, we would need 12 senior

interested in attending prior to making reservations. If you are interested in attend a trip

to OMSI on March... please contact Elyssia at 503.295.0044. If we are able to get 12

people in attendance the trip will go on as scheduled.

Other trip ideas are always welcomed!

ID Theft Presentation and Discussion

This month Diane Childs will be coming to Elm Court Thursday, February 25th at 1:30pm

to present on ID theft and the steps that you can take to prevent ID theft and protect yourself in

the event that someone does use your personal information. Please join use for this exciting

presentation with time to discuss concerns and questions. There will be coffee and tea

provided by Loaves and Fishes.

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NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE TRIPS

Drop by or call 503-295-0044 to sign up

Read trip descriptions for special details GAS DONATIONS WELCOMED

Trips

THE MYSTERIOUS MR. LOVE BY KAROLINE LEACH SHOWING AT OLD CHURCH

Tuesday, February 2th 9:30am—2pm

Suspense and thrills abound in the period drama. A dapper smoothly makes his living by wooing and wedding plain young women who have a little money stashed away. After each wedding night he disappears. This time, however, things go array when he attempts to swindle a young milliner’s assistant with her own secret agenda. $6 for tickets lunch at McMenamins optional.

WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL Tuesday, February 9th 10:00am—3pm

Sign up for a trip to the Washington Square Mall. There are many stores for your shopping pleasure. As well as restaurants for lunch.

PACIFIC HAZELNUT FACTORY & TOP OF HILL RESTAURANT

Tuesday, February 16th 10:30am—3:00pm Factory: 14673 Ottaway Ave, Aurora Top of the Hill: 25496 S Hwy 99, Aurora

LUNCH WITH THE BIRDS-JACKSON BOTTOM WETLANDS PRESERVE

Tuesday, February 24th 11am—2pm

Free bird watching event led by expert bird watcher, Greg Gilson, who will help you identify the waterfowl and other birds at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. Field guides, spotting scopes and binoculars are provided. Viewing station is wheelchair accessible. Bring sack lunch.

WINCO, DOLLAR STORE, JOANNE’S & GROCERY OUTLET

Monday, February 8th 10:30am—2:30pm

Get the most out of our shopping shuttle to these affordable stores. You can bring a sack lunch or pick up lunch at Subway Restaurant.

WINCO, DOLLAR STORE, JOANNE’S & GROCERY OUTLET

Monday, February 22th 10:30am—2:30pm

Here’s another opportunity to get the most out of our shopping shuttle to these affordable stores. You can bring a sack lunch or pick up lunch at Baja Fresh Restaurant.

SHOPPING AT CASCADE STATION & IKEA Thursday, February 11th 11:00am—2:30pm

Enjoy shopping at Cascade (IKEA, Best Buy, Ross and Target just to name a few). Bring a sack lunch or money for lunch at IKEA’s . RICE MUSEUM

Wednesday, February 17th 11:30am—3:00pm

The Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals was founded by the Rices in 1996 for the purpose of sharing the opportunity to obtain knowledge and pleasure from these beautiful wonders of nature. Bring a sack lunch or money for a quick stop at Starbucks. $5 for admission. LUNCH BUNCH AT APPLEBEE’S

Monday, February 22nd 10:30am—2:30pm

Pick and pair your lunch at Applebee’s. Lunches start at $5.99. Afterwards enjoy a stroll through the Old Kerr Nursery browse through the Kerr Economy Jar antique shop then head over the the Kerr Gift shop to find the perfect gift for that perfect someone. Bring money for lunch.

FRIENDLY HOUSE &

NW PORTLAND MINISTRIES TRIPS You may sign up for these 2 weeks in

advance of a trip. To sign up call

503-221-1224 ext. 100

Do your part for travel safety. For your safety and the safety of others, be sure to make a mental note of who is in your party. It is very

important that you return to the bus at the scheduled time with the same group you arrived with. Thank you for

doing your part to make our trips safe and enjoyable for all.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 10:30 Arthritis Exercise+ 10:00 Drawing+ 1:00 Watercolor+

2 11:00 Yoga 12:15 Qigong+ FH Old Church

3 10:30 Arthritis Exercise+ 2:00 .10 Cent BINGO

4 12:15 Qigong+ 1:30 Movie



9 10:00 Valentine Cards w/ Lee 11:00 Yoga 12:15 Qigong+ FH Washington Square


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12:15 Qigong+ 1:00 Senior Law 1:30 Movie NH Cascade Station

Trip



President’s Day NH Closed

16 11:00 Yoga 12:15 Qigong+ FH Pacific Hazelnut Factory

17 10:30 Arthritis Exercise+ 2:00 .10 Cent BINGO NH Rice Museum Trip

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12:15 Qigong+ 1:30 Movie



NH Lunch Bunch at Applebee’s

23 11:00 Yoga 12:15 Qigong+ FH Wetlands Preserve


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12:15 Qigong+ 1:00 Senior Law 1:30 Presentation on ID Theft


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LEGEND

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Activity

+Parks and Rec.

Note: Senior Rec.,

Senior Law & all

trips require

registration.

Neighborhood House, Inc.

Senior Center & Aging Services

7688 SW Capitol Hwy.

Portland, Oregon 97219

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