NEIGHBORLY NEWS A Publication of Neighborhood House Aging Services and Senior Center 503-244-5204; nhpdx.org; agingnews@nhpdx.org; facebook.com/nhpdx September 2018 BOOK CLUB 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 This month s book: Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford, available to borrow at the Neighborhood House Senior Center front desk. HOW TO REACH US Nancy Burke, Senior Center Coordinator nburke@ nhpdx.org 503-246-1663 ext. 6112 Marie Haviland, Transportation Coordinator mhaviland@ nhpdx.org 503-246-1663 ext. 6103 Darlene Brunson, Volunteer kitchen hostess After gardening, genealogy the search for one s ancestry is the second most popular hobby in the United States. Television shows such as Roots (based on Alex Haley s 1976 book) and Who Do You Think You Are? fueled this interest. In the past, the main sources of information for researching one s background were official records and family recollections. But now there is a new source to find an individual s ethnic or racial ancestry. Genetic analysis is done from a simple swab of the cheek or a saliva sample. For those wanting to dig really deeply into their origins, home-based tests also can trace a person s genetics to the prehistoric past to estimate what small percentage of their DNA is inherited from Neanderthals, our ancient ancestors. Always check a company s fees, reliability rating and privacy policy before submitting your DNA sample. And be prepared for some possible surprises! Searching for your roots Sala Horowitz Neighborhood House Inc. is a nonprofit organization that brings neighbors together to feed the hungry, house the homeless and educate young and old. We strengthen community by providing resources to support self-reliance, economic independence, and dignity in people of all ages and backgrounds. Neighborhood House is a multiservice, multisite organization providing social, emergency and recreational services for individuals and families residing in West and North Portland.
Page 2 Programs and Services BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND STUDY * 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Mondays. Led by Carole Melkonian. Also 2:30-3:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Led by Ruby Grad. Free. QI GONG CLASSES * 10:15 a.m.-11 a.m. Mondays. QiGong (pronounced chi gong ) exercises are gentle, flowing movements. Fee: $3 per session. Led by Carole Melkonian. ACUPUNCTURE 11:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Mondays. Appointments available by calling 503-244-5204. $50 for first visit; $40 subsequent, payable to the instructor. Performed by Carole Melkonian, RN, L.Ac. BOOK CLUB * 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 Book Club meets the last Monday of every month unless a holiday. Books are available to borrow at the Senior Center courtesy of Multnomah County Library Services. This month s book is Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford. Free. STABILITY BALL * 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Exercises designed to improve balance and core-body strength. Led by Peggy Frieze. Fee: $3 per session. RHYTHMIC CHAIR EXERCISE * 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Led by Peggy Frieze. Fee: $3 per session. ADVANCED TAI CHI * 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Led by Catherine Holder (Tuesdays) and Jim Dalton (Thursdays). Fee: $3 per session. TAI CHI for Better Balance * 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Led by Catherine Holder (Tuesdays) and Jim Dalton (Thursdays). Free. Open for all levels. YOGA * 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fridays. Led by Peggy Frieze. Fee: $3 per session. ESL CLASS Learn English with speakers of other languages. 10 a.m. Thursdays inside the Senior Center. Free. Led by Grace McLaughlin. MENDING AND JEWELRY REPAIR 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Senior Center by Mary Wawrukiewicz. Free; donations accepted. COLOR THERAPY 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Designed for stress relief and companionship. Free. Led by George Laramie. AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS Class cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers; payable to the instructor at the first class. Register at 503-244-5204. Next class: 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 17-18, inside the Senior Center. You must attend both days. FOOT CLINIC 2nd Wednesday of every month This month: Twenty-minute appointments from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12 Cost: $35 payable to the nurse Skilled foot-care nurse brings a clinic to our center each month. Appointments are required and fill quickly. To schedule foot care, please call 503-244-5204. SENIOR LAW PROJECT 2nd Tuesday, Sept. 11 4th Tuesday, Sept. 25 Appointments begin at 9 a.m. This service is available if either you or your spouse is 60+ years of age and is a Multnomah County resident. The initial 30-minute consultation is free, regardless of income. Call Friendly House at 503-224-2640 for an appointment. SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS COUNSELING (SHIBA) Trained volunteer counselors answer Medicare and Senior Health Insurance questions in private sessions. First and third Thursdays of the month. Free. Call Friendly House at 503-224-2640 to schedule an appointment. This month: Sept. 6 and Sept. 20 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month. This month s clinic is Sept. 20 in the Neighborhood House Senior Center lobby, provided by volunteer nurses. No appointment necessary. Free. LIFE STORIES * Write the story of your amazing life. Remember people, places, events and lessons learned. We will talk and write to share the wisdom gained from our long and eventful lives. 12:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Senior Center. Led by Grace McLaughlin. Free. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION The last Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Join us for special treats to celebrate all the month s birthdays. *Senior Center membership is required. `
Page 3 Senior Resources Fair Riders Club The Riders Club is a free and open opportunity to enjoy what Portland has to offer by using public transportation. Join us as we continue to explore free and low-cost events around Portland such as concerts, theater and art exhibits. TriMet bus tickets for all Riders Club trips are free, and you will be escorted by our Ride Ambassador, who is trained to assist you. Sign up at the Neighborhood House Senior Center front desk. Thursday, Sept. 13 Police Museum. The museum is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday with artifacts from the beginning of COME DISCOVER WHAT YOUR COMMUNITY HAS TO OFFER! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 Multnomah Arts Center Auditorium 7688 SW Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219 The Neighborhood House Senior Center will join other organizations with informational booths at the event. You can learn about senior housing, Veteran s Services, volunteering opportunities, caregiver resources, Medicare and much more! Senior Fun and Fulfillment the police bureau through today. Free. (The group may opt to visit nearby buildings such as Portland City Hall, etc.). 9 a.m. Meet at Neighborhood House Senior Center. 9:31 a.m. Board #45 TriMet bus (Capitol Highway and 35th Ave.) 9:50 a.m. Get off at SW 1st/Jefferson. 10 a.m. Visit the Police Museum. Return time depends on the group. Tuesday, Sept. 18 Senior Day at the Oregon Zoo. Free. Eat at the zoo or bring a lunch. 9 a.m. Meet at the Senior Center. 9:40 a.m. Board #44 TriMet bus in front of the Multnomah Art Center. Join enjoyment coach Carmen Farmer as she helps retirees find fun and fulfillment in life with a free workshop called "Be Your Own Cruise Director: Taking Life From Good to Great." This interactive presentation, given at the Neighborhood House Senior Center, helps seniors explore how options such as volunteerism, parttime encore careers and hobbies can help them feel more fulfilled and experience more enjoyment in life. Ultimately, the end goal is to have more energy, more joy and feel good about who you are and what you re doing. The hourlong seminar will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, inside the Senior Center. Free. 10 a.m. Get off at SW 6th/Salmon. 10 a.m. Walk to Pioneer Courthouse Square and board either the Red or Blue MAX train to the zoo. 1 p.m. Meet at the zoo entrance for the trip home. 1:36 or 2:01 p.m. Board #44 TriMet bus at SW 5th/Alder for the return to the Senior Center. For more information, please call 503-244-5204 or come to the Senior Center reception desk to sign up. Donation form Making a donation to support the Neighborhood House Senior Center is easy! Donor name: Address: Amount $ Donation in honor of: In memory of: *Make checks payable to NHSC. All donations are tax-deductible. Mail to NH Senior Center, 7688 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
Page 4 September Trips Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2018 Current Senior Center membership is required for Neighborhood House trips. Come in person to register for recreational trips. A minimum of five people is needed to sign up for the trip to take place. Call 503-244-5204. Sept. Shopping Schedule Call Ride Connection Service Center at 503-226-0700 to request rides, which are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 9/4 Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer* or New Seasons Monday, Sept. 17 Manzanita Beach Leaves: 8:15 a.m. Returns: 4 p.m. Suggested Donation: $15 Bring a sack lunch, or purchase lunch on your own. Manzanita is a small resort community with a beach extending 7 miles, from Neahkahnie Mountain to the jetty at the mouth of the Nehalem Bay. Monday, Sept. 24 Lunch of the Month: Gilda s Italian Restaurant Leaves: 11:15 a.m. Returns: 1:30 p.m. Suggested Donation: $4 $$ for lunch (Please bring cash; automatic 20 percent gratuity) Gilda s believes that the best food is prepared simply, using the best possible ingredients and made with love the same type of food you would experience in Italian homes, whether they be here or in Italy. They use organic, local and sustainable products as much as possible. 9/5 No shopping trip 9/11 Costco or WinCo 9/12 Beaverton Fred Meyer Fred Meyer or Trader Joe s 9/18 Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer or New Seasons 9/19 Walmart or WinCo 9/25 No shopping trip 9/26 Raleigh Hills Fred Meyer or New Seasons* *Senior discount days Thursdays at the Movies Thursdays at the Movies is held every Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Neighborhood House Senior Center lobby. This month s movies include: Sept. 6: Away From Her Sept. 13: Larry Crowne Sept. 20: Man of the Year Sept. 27: Maverick
September 2018 Senior Center Calendar Page 5 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3 4 5 10:00 RWV Women s Coffee 1:30 Senior Fun and Fulfillment Seminar 6 10:15 Rhythmic Ex. 12:30 SHIBA 7 9:15 SSI Board Meeting Bridge 10 9:00 Meditation 10:15 Qi Gong 11:30 Acupuncture 12:15 Bridge 12:30 Pinochle 11 9:00 Sr Law Project 12 9:00 Foot Clinic 11:00 Clear Captions presentation (lobby) 13 10:15 Rhythmic Ex. 14 9:15 SSI Curriculum Meeting Bridge SENIOR RESOURCES FAIR 10-2 SAT. 8/15 17 9:00 AARP Defensive Driving 9:00 Meditation 10:15 Qi Gong 11:30 Acupuncture 12:15 Bridge 12:30 Pinochle 18 9:00 AARP Defensive Driving 19 10:00 RWV Women s Coffee 20 10:15 Rhythmic Ex. 10:30 Blood Pressure 12:30 SHIBA 21 Bridge 24 9:00 Meditation 10:15 Qi Gong 11:30 Acupuncture 12:15 Bridge 12:30 Pinochle 25 SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 9:00 Sr Law Project 26 10:00 RWV Women s Coffee 27 28 Bridge SSI membership required # PCC registration Senior Center registration required Preregistration required
Brighten your holidays! Be a Santa to a Senior identifies seniors who might not otherwise receive gifts this holiday season. Home Instead Senior Care partners with local nonprofit and community organizations to work with local businesses to help purchase and distribute gifts by placing trees and ornaments within their various locations. If you would like to participate and receive a gift, pick up a form at the front desk of the Senior Center or call 503.246.1663, ext. 6112 and speak with Nancy. Each senior s gift request will be written on a Be a Santa to a Senior bulb. Neighborhood House, Inc. Senior Center & Aging Services 7688 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, Oregon 97219 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEAVERTON, OREGON PERMIT NO. 1811 Return Service Requested