According
to the National Council on Aging,
reverse mortgages can be a useful financial tool for older homeowners and have
become increasingly popular in recent years - but they’re not for everyone. And because
there are unscrupulous people and companies that sometimes use reverse mortgages
to exploit consumers, counseling is critical in providing unbiased information to
equip the borrower with the knowledge needed to make an informed choice.
There
is more information on the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) Home Equity
Advisor website, (http://www.homeequityadvisor.org/) including other options for saving money and remaining in
your home, as well as additional questions and answers about reverse mortgages.
In
addition, at the Center’s Tuesday Lecture on October 15th at the
11:00, Jim Bishop, from Westcorp Mortgage, will discuss the pros and cons of reverse
mortgages to help you can better understand whether a reverse mortgage is a
good option for you.
Thanks to
everyone who attended the Back Rib Dinner fundraiser to support Meals-on Wheels
and the Senior Center. Once again the attendance was great, the ribs were
excellent and Hardshell Harmony entertained everyone with their “foot tapping,
knee slapping, good time” music. Thanks to all the volunteers, businesses that
donated to the silent auction, and especially The Springs at Mill Creek which
with their sponsorship made it all possible.
But the success
of the dinner is just one example of how so many folks support the numerous local
civic groups that make our communities so healthy and strong. And you can find out
what else is going on at The Dalles Chamber of Commerce’s “Community Calendar”
website including other great fundraisers such as the “Book Lover’s Ball” at
the Sunshine Mill on Friday the 11th and The Dalles Art
Association’s “Art-a-ritaville Auction” on Saturday November 2nd.
Last month I mentioned
to reduce your risk of falling, you should try activities that improve your strength,
flexibility, and balance. To help you better understand the importance of balance,
there will be a Balance and Falls Awareness Event at The Dalles Fitness and
Court Club on October 30th from 9:30 – 11:00 presented by the
therapists at Gorge Spine and Sports Medicine. There will be tests for postural
alignment, functional reach, standing balance, and the ability to go from
sitting to standing to walking. For more information call 541-386-9511.
On Tuesday nights,
the Center pulls up the carpet and pushes back the tables, so you can dance and
listen to some fine local talent - which on the 15th will be Truman
playing his County Gold. And whether you come as a single, couple or as an entire
family, everyone is welcome. The doors open at 6:00, music starts at 7:00 and
the suggested donation is $2.00 per person.
Many
remembered “Easy Rider” - the 1969 film starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and
Jack Nicholson that depicted the societal tensions of the 1960’s as two bikers
travelled through the American southwest and south. (And the randomly selecterd
winner of a free breakfast on October 19th is Sandy Haechrel.) But for
this week’s “Remember When” question, I’ll stick with movies but change to brand
new genre: science fiction movies of the 50’s.
If
you were like me when you were younger, you were scared silly by the science
fiction thrillers of the time: Godzilla, The Fly, and Invasion of the Body
Snatchers. What was the name of this 1958 horror/science fiction movie classic that
was Steve McQueen’s debut as a leading man and depicted a growing amoeba-like
alien from outer space that terrorized the
small community of Downingtown, Pennsylvania. E-mail your answers to
mcseniorcenter@gmail.com, call 541-296-4788 or mail with a 45 of the title
song (which has the same name as the movie) written by Burt Bacharach and
Mack David.
Well,
it has been another week trying to avoid turning on the heat in a drafty house.
Until we meet again, don’t waste your time looking in a dark room for a black
cat - when there isn’t one.
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