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Spice of Life Series
Wednesday, June 13th 2:00-3:00pm
Korrina Wirfs, a former state 4-H champion in Foods & Nutrition, will join us in June to showcase rosemary. She will give a cooking demo with samples,
share techniques for preserving the herb/spice, and provide info on some
possible health benefits.
Out-N-About Lebanon Round Table What is your favorite outdoor spot around
Lebanon? Picnic spot? Place to catch a sunset? Club? Place to eat lunch with a
friend? Activity in town? Favorite thing to do with a visiting guest? Join our roundtable conversation with some long time area
residents and share your insights about the fun to be had in our community. Fun
reminiscing for those who have grown up here and great
information for those new to the community. Strawberry lemonade
will be served. Tuesday, June 5th 1:00-2:00pm
Senior Trip/Country Drive
& Lunch Out
Thursday, June 28th Depart Senior Center at 12:00pm
Return 4:00pm
Where will we go? What will we do? A cure for boredom is a little spontaneous adventure. We
promise a drive in the country and an opportunity to buy lunch, maybe a museum or ??? Bring money for lunch out and possibly souvenirs.
Call 541-258-4919 with questions or to sign-up after June 1st. $5 to save
your seat; maximum of 12 participants.
Night Sky: Intro to Astronomy **Free series by Great Courses**
When the sun is high and heating up, come in to the air conditioning and learn
about all the wonders of the night sky. Each Monday, we will show two of the video classes. Come to as many as you like and maybe take up a new hobby.
Mondays starting June 4th at 1:00pm.
Partnered Pool & Pizza Playoff
Tuesday, June 19th 11:00am-3:00pm (depends on number of teams)
Pick a pool buddy and get ready to play some Sloppy 8’s! Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition. Beginner and amateur pool players welcome! Participants will be
treated to a pizza lunch. Teams need to sign-up by June 18th at the front office or by calling 541-258-4919.
Summertime Bingo Bash Tuesday, July 3rd
1:30-3:30pm
50 cents per card or 5 card for $2 (maximum of 5 cards)
All prizes will be cash or donated prizes. Beverages provided. Snacks welcome!
Potluck: Mediterranean Food Thursday, June 21st at Noon
Join us for our monthly potluck! You are invited to bring a favorite dish to share: taking inspiration this month Mediterranean Cuisine or the popular Mediterranean Diet lots of doctors are encouraging. Store bought or homemade, all is welcome! Don’t want to mess with bringing a
dish, drop a donation by the office and we’ll pick up extra.
Our gratitude to The Oaks, Willamette Manor, and Brookdale of Lebanon for co-sponsoring this event.
Tuesday, June 12th 10:00-11:00am
Come learn about the new bus loop through town offered through the Dial-A-Bus program. Wondering what a deviated fixed route even is? What’s the difference between the new route and regular Dial-A-Bus? Come get the answers to these questions and more. A light
continental breakfast will be provided. Sign-up by calling 541-258-4919.
C ommunity C onnect ions . . .
NEW Lebanon Deviated Fixed Service
The City of Lebanon has a new deviated fixed route transportation service, the Lebanon Loop! The new service has designated stops in town at scheduled times throughout the day (see schedule below). The deviated fixed-route service has 7 time points along the route, from the north to the south ends of town. Riders can board the bus at any stop on the schedule without having made a prior reservation. We will have the ability to deviate ½ - ¾ mile off the route, as the schedule allows. Rides are $1.00 if riding from and to a scheduled stop; If deviating, rides are $1 each way for seniors and those with disabilities and $2 each way for the general public (59 and younger).
Deviated Fixed Route Schedule (5/16/2018)
Note: All times listed are departure times. Times highlighted in yellow are PM. Times may be adjusted after implementation and initial trial-period.
Senior Center Park & Oak (on Oak St) Dollar Tree
Lebanon Walmart Safeway
Park & Oak (on Park St.)
Cascade Ridge Apartments
Trip 1 8:00 8:07 8:13 8:18 8:26 8:32 8:39
Trip 2 8:45 8:52 9:00 9:09 9:18 9:27 9:35
Trip 3 9:55 & break 10:05 10:14 10:23 10:33 10:42 10:52
Trip 4 11:00 11:09 11:18 11:27 11:36 11:45 11:52
Lunch BREAK
Trip 5 12:50 12:57 1:06 1:15 1:24 1:33 1:42
Trip 6 Break – 2:00 2:07 2:16 2:25 2:35 2:45 2:53
Trip 7 2:59 3:06 3:14 3:24 3:33 3:42 3:49
109th Lebanon Strawberry Festival Activity Highlights
Thursday, May 31st 6:30pm All Heroes Celebration at Cheadle Lake Park
Friday, June 1st 2:30pm Jr. Parade Main St./Downtown closed off
Saturday, June 2nd 11:00am Grand Parade Walmart to American Legion 1:30pm Strawberry Shortcake served at Cheadle Lake 10:30pm Fireworks at Cheadle Lake
Knowledge Share Lunch Hour: Hospice 101
Friday, June 22nd, 2018 @ 12:00pm-1:00PM Kelly Sautel, with Evergreen Hospice, will be presenting on the array of end of life services that can bring peace and comfort through the process of passing. Being aware of the options now can help you plan for
later. Lunch provided for those that RSVP by June 15th, 541-258-4919.
Call Dial-A-Bus at 541-258-4919. Service provided within Lebanon city limits.
ICE CREAM BIRTHDAY SOCIAL Wednesday, June 6th at 12:20 pm Come join us every first Wednesday of the month to celebrate birthdays! Starts at
12:20 pm, right after the noon meal.
Join our Seniors on the Go (SoGo) Adventure Group for $20 for one year. Receive a “SoGo” t-shirt and
participate in our fun, weekly activities. Call 541-258-4919 for more information and/or to sign-up.
SoGO Adventures
JUNE
~ Wed. June 6th 10-11:30am Croquet
~Wed. June 13th 10-11:30am Bean Bag Bball
~ Wed. June 20th, 10-11:30am Member’s choice, get your two-cents in before 6/13
~ Wed. June 27th 10:00am-2:00pm Trip to Yellow Bottom or other river park for your choice of a hiking, rock hounding, playing in the water, or soaking up nature. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and sun screen!
Tai Chi Tuesdays 11:00am-11:40am
Low-impact exercise program great for improving balance & flexibility. Standing and seated portions.
Video based.
Chair Chi Thursdays 11:00am-11:40am
Rebecca teaches from the seated position. You may choose to stand. The movements are fun to follow,
help with balance and flexibility. 3rd Thurs. is video.
BUNCO!
Monday, June 25th from 2:00-4:00pm This easy and fun dice game is a great way to spend an afternoon. Really easy to learn! Bring $2 to play,
which goes to prize pots.
Friday, June 29th 11:00am-12:00pm
Use our supplies or bring your own for a time of de-stressing and creative coordination exercise.
Best Life Thursday, June 7th 10:00-10:50am
We discuss different topics each week as we encourage each other to live our best life possible. This month, we are going to look at our language
choices and how they influence us.
Engage Your Brain
Brain Fitness is a gift to give yourself! - Join us Friday, June 15th from 11:00-11:50am. It is easier than you think to keep an alert mind!
Living Consciously
Fridays 1:00—3:00pm
Gene Keys: Unlocking the Higher Purpose Hidden in Your DNA by Richard Rudd shares a system designed to help you understand your life, relationships, and
higher purpose by contemplating the transformation of consciousness through Shadow work.
Please contact Virginia Cloyd, facilitator, at 541-570-8587 prior to attending this class.
Music & Movement The standing group is on hiatus for the summer!
Seated Music & Movement 2nd & 4th Mondays — 11-11:50am
Don’t be mistaken. You can work up a sweat in this seated class! It’s FREE! No matter your fitness level, this is a fun and friendly way to get moving. Various
types of music and dance styles explored through the use of various videos. Remote Control Car Club
Friday, June 22nd 10-11:00am Come play with your vehicle or one of our remote
controlled cars in the park outside the Senior Center. Eye hand coordination has never
been so fun to work out.
Crafternoon—Simple Sewing Tuesday, June 12th 2:00-4:00pm
Celebrate National Sewing Machine Day and join us for a simple project. You can
turn your project into a potholder, pincushion, or use it to start a quilt of your own. We will have some a couple sewing machines and the tools needed for the project. When you sign-up, you will be given a
short list of items to bring with you. Stop by the office or call with questions, 541-258-4919.
It’s Movie Time ON Our Big Screen!!
Free popcorn! Beverages are 50 cents! Tuesday Topics Meeting on Tuesday, June 12th 9:00am. Let’s talk
activities for a summer camp themed day.
On-going Classes/Groups
Garden Club No meeting at Senior Center June 1st. Instead, go check out the Flower Show downtown! Flyers on the bulletin board. Don’t forget to clean dirt away from
sprinkler head in your plot & take care of weeds.
Book Lovers Club Thursday, June 21st at 1:00 Love books? This month’s theme is the new PBS series The Great American Read.
Bring a book or author you like for literary show and tell.
Open Wii Play-Bowling & more By popular demand, we have the Wii and TV hooked up in
the library, ongoing. Come check it out!
Knit & Crochet Group Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00am. Bring your own project to work on while chatting with a group of talented ladies. You are
welcome to come meet us!
Tech Time—Free Help
If you need help with your Apple products (iphone, ipad, Macbook, etc), appointments are scheduled
the 1st Wednesday of the month. If you have another device or questions, 30 minute appointments are available on a Wednesday at the
end of the month.
Call 541-258-4919 to schedule a time.
Secret Pals Friday, June 8th from 10:00am-11:30am. Donna and
Debbie are on snack duty this month. July is picnic!
No Host Craft Groups Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm Wood Carving by hand
Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm Painting Enthusiasts
Friday, June 8th 1:00pm: Going In Style 2017 PG-13 1hr. 36mins. Cheated out of their pensions, three elderly friends decide to extract justice from the system by robbing a bank and then heading for Las Vegas. But their grand plan starts to fall apart when a dogged FBI agent picks up their trail.
Friday, June 22nd 1:00pm: Snow White & the Huntsman 2012 PG-13 2 hr. 7 mins. An updated take on the Snow White tale finds the fair-skinned maiden battling the Evil Queen with skills learned from the huntsman sent to kill her. Meanwhile, a love-struck prince bides his time from afar.
Friday, June 29th 1:00pm: Book Thief 2013 PG-13 2 hr. 11 mins. Young Liesel steals books to teach herself to read, giving her refuge from the horrors of Nazi Germany and her cold foster parents. When not reading, she forms a bond with the Jewish man her adoptive family is hiding in their home.
Games-- Open to everyone!
Cribbage— Mondays 1:00-4:00pm Pinochle—Wednesdays 1:00-4:00pm
Bingo— Wednesday1:00-3:00pm 25 cents a card RumiKub — Often a group playing after lunch
Ping Pong— Ask at the front desk. Lots of other board/card games!
Dulcimer Mondays & Fridays 9:00am for beginners/10:00am for
advanced. A love of music is the only requirement. Come learn to play. Other instruments are welcome to join in
and play along too!
Friday, June 15th 1:00pm: Jumanji, Welcome to the Jungle 2017 PG 1hr. 59mins. Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they've never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They'll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!
Sing-A-Long/Group Karaoke Love music? Check out our Sing-Along group that meets
the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (June 12th and 26th) at 10:30am. 1000’s of songs and you never sing alone. It’s
like a fun road trip without the car!
Card Making Come check out the Card Making Group Monday, June 11th, 12:30-3:30pm! Most supplies are provided by the instructor at no charge. Call the Center for the few things
you need to bring & sign-up (max 10), 541-258-4919.
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contact LBCC at 541-259-5801
Aging and Disability Resource Connection: Services can help with Medicaid, food stamps, in-home services, housing and other advocacies. 541-967-8630 Ext. 109 or 800-638-0510 Ext. 804
Cancer Support Group: 2nd Monday of each month, 7-8:30pm at Lebanon Community Hospital. 541-768-2171, Anita Earl, LCSW.
Caregiver Support Group: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:30-3pm at the Lebanon SC. Call Benton Hospice at 541-757-9616 for more info.
Dental Hygiene Services: Samaritan Health Services, SmileKeepers/Capitol Dental are working to provide some dental services (assessment, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, and sealants). For an appointment call 541-405-9012 (Lebanon) or contact Dawn in Sweet Home at 541-405-9152. Emergency Dental Voucher Program may be able to help with other issues , 541-451-1035.
Facility/Room Rentals: The Lebanon Senior Center has rooms available for meetings, weddings, anniversaries, etc. Kitchen use is available also. For info contact the Senior Center—541-258-4919.
Fix-It-Brigade: Help with safety related minor home repairs are available for low-income seniors. Call 541-258-4919 for information. Volunteers Needed!
Grief Support Groups: Lebanon Community Hospital, Conference Room A. 2nd Tuesday of the month 4:30pm;4th Tuesday 2:00pm. 541-812-4547
Hearing Support Group: Last Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at Albany General Hospital Reimer Bldg. No meetings in July & December. For more information call John 541-220-8541. Housing Subsidy: Linn/Benton Housing Authority 541-926-4497
Legal Assistance: To make a free consultation with an attorney, call the Lebanon Senior Center at 541-258-4919. Limited Topics (Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, etc.).
Low Income Energy Assistance: Linn County 541-926-7163 (Accepts collect calls)
Medical Equipment Loans/Rentals/Sales: Love INC (Linn) 541-924-5683, Love INC(Benton) 541-757-8111, Samaritan Medical Equipment 541-451-6364, Turning Leaf 541-570-1868.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group: Last Saturday of each month from 10:00 am-12:00pm at Lebanon Hospital, Conf Rm 3, Contact Lynn at [email protected]
Pastoral Counseling Center: Affordable Counseling and Psychotherapy. Fee adjustments & insurance billing available. Call for more info: Albany (Good Shepherd Lutheran) 541-753-9217; Corvallis (First Christian) 541-753-9217 Samaritan Health: For info on an ongoing six week series on Living Well with Chronic Health Conditions and Living Well with Chronic Pain, call 541-768-6811. Senior Meals/Meals-on-Wheels: Services the Lebanon/Scio area, Monday-Friday. For info or volunteering, call 541-451-1139 (site manager). To start receiving MOW call 1-800-638-0510. Senior Support Services: Financial Management Program: For assistance managing personal finances or to volunteer to assist individuals, Call Diana Hancock at 541-812-2597.
Medicare Insurance Assistance - Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) helps with understanding Medicare and providing impartial information for supplemental insurance, including drug coverage. Call 541-812-0849 for information.
Volunteer Placement - Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will help you put your skills and talents to good use by volunteering in one of many nonprofit organizations. (541) 812-0849 Social Security's Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP): Formerly Food Stamps: DHS self sufficiency, Lebanon 541-259-5860 Tax Assistance: Trained volunteers fill out and e-file simple tax returns for seniors & low income. February 1st - April 15th. Call 541-258-4919, starting Jan. 20th. Utility Drop Boxes: Bring the following bills into the Lebanon Senior Center and save postage: Republic Services, Comcast, NW Natural Gas, Lebanon City Water/Sewer & Pacific Power. City Water and PP&L pick-up every day at 8am; others on Tuesday and Friday at 8 am. Vision Support Group: Third Wednesday of every month at the First Christian Church, 432 Ferry St., Albany. For more info call 541-928-5008. Volunteer Caregivers: Call to schedule a ride to your out-of-town doctor’s appointment. Dependent upon driver availability. Office hours M-TH 9-1; F 8-10 am, 541-928-2173.
Foot Care: Need help taking care of toe nail trimming/general foot care. Nurses come to the Senior Center monthly. Call 541-258-4919 for more info or to make an appointment.
June 2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 9-11 Dulcimers
10 No Garden Club 1-4 Living Consciously
1 No Movie
Enjoy Strawberry Fest!
4 9-11 Dulcimers
11-11:50 Chair Music & Movement 1-2 Night Sky Series
1-4 Cribbage
5 9-11 Knit/Crochet
11-11:45 Tai chi 1:00-3:30 Caregiver
Support Group 1-2:00 Local Favorites
Roundtable
6 10-11:30 SoGo
12:20 Bday/Ice Cream 1-3 Bingo
1-4 Pinochle
7 10-11 Best Life
11-11:45 Chair Chi 1-4 Painting
1-4 Wood Carving 2-3:30 Volunteer Meeting
8 9-11 Dulcimers
10-11:30 Secret Pals 1 Movie: Going In Style 1-4 Living Consciously
11 9-11 Dulcimers
11-11:50 Chair Music & Movement
12-12:30 Card Crafters 1-2 Night Sky Series
1-4 Cribbage
12 9-11 Knit/Crochet
10-11 Tuesday Topics 10-11 Connections: Bus
Loop 10-12 Sing-a-long 11-11:45 Tai chi
2-4:00 Crafternoon
13 10-11:30 SoGo
1-3 Bingo -25¢/card 1-4 Pinochle
2-3:00 Spice of Life
14 11 Chair Chi (video)
1-4 Painting 1-4 Wood Carving
7:30-8:3– Community Orchestra Concert
15 9-11 Dulcimers
11-11:.50 Brain Fitness 1 Movie: Jumanji (new) 1-4 Living Consciously
18 9-11 Dulcimers
11-11:50 Chair Music & Movement
1-2 Night Sky Series 1-4 Cribbage
19 9-11 Knit/Crochet
11-11:45 Tai chi 1:30-3:00 Caregiver
Support 11-3:00 Partner Pool &
Pizza
20 10-11:30 SoGo
1-3 Bingo -25¢/card 1-4 Pinochle
21 11-11:45 Chair Chi (video)
12 Potluck– Med. 1-4 Painting
1-2:30 Book Club 1-4 Wood Carving
22 9-11 Dulcimers 10-11 R/C Fun
12-1 Hospice 101 1 Movie: Snow White &
Huntsman 1-4 Living Consciously
25 9-11 Dulcimers
11-11:50 Chair Music & Movement
1-4 Cribbage 1-2 Night Sky Series
2-4 Bunco
26 9-11 Knit/Crochet
10:30-12 Sing-a-long 11-11:45 Tai Chi (Video)
27 10-2 SoGo 1-3 Bingo
1-4 Pinochle
28 11-11:45 Chair Chi
1-4 Painters 1-4 Wood Carving
12-4 Mystery Lunch Out & Country Drive Trip
29 9-11 Dulcimers
11-12 Color Wonders 1 Movie: Book Thief
1-4 Living Consciously
Walking Group Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00-10:00am
Lebanon High School Track or River Center
Meals on Wheels Dine-In Lunch Program
Monday-Friday, 11:45am 60 yrs. +
Suggested $3.50 donation Order 4 days in advance for
a choice Call 541-451-1139 for more
information
Friends of the Library
Monthly Sale Saturday, June 23rd
9:00am-2:00pm
LBCC Courses at SC Contact LBCC
for availability & fees for the following courses
at 541-259-5801. Summer Term
begins June 25th
Bones & Balance Mon/Wed/Fri 8am
Strength/Balance for Srs. Fridays 2:30pm
Body & Breath Yoga Saturdays 10:45am
Dynamic Qi Gong Mon/Wed 10am
Tai Chi Mon/Wed 11am
AARP Driver Safety Thurs., July 12th 9am-4pm
Lebanon Senior Center Activities Calendar 80 Tangent Street
Lebanon, OR 97355
Coming in July…. Bingo Bash Tuesday, July 3rd Closed July 4th Christmas in July Wednesday, July 25th
Lebanon Senior Center
80 Tangent Street
Lebanon, OR 97355
541-258-4919
FAX 541-258-4956
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