I was
going to write about maintaining good oral health but there is just too much
happening these coming weeks. So I’m going to punt and save that topic for next
week.
First,
don’t forget the Center is hosting a “60’s Gold Dance” on Friday October 25th
from 6:30 – 8:30. Randy Haines will be the DJ playing the great hits from the
60’s. Once again there will be “groovy” decorations to give you that 60’s vibe
and The Pines and Freebridge will be providing the beverages making it an over
21 event. This JCW production is sponsored by our friends at Flagstone Senior Living.
Then at
the Center on October 29th from 10:00 – 12:00 the Alzheimer’s
Association of Oregon will present a two part program “Understanding Alzheimer’s
and Dementia” and “Effective Communication Strategies”.
In the
first program you will learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference
between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and
treatments available for some symptoms, and Alzheimer's Association resources.
The
second part of this program explores how communication takes place when someone
has Alzheimer’s. Learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered
by someone with dementia and identify strategies to help you connect and
communicate at each stage of the disease.
You
can explore additional education programs by visiting www.alz.org/CRF
And on
November 6th the first annual Ageless Awards will be held celebrating
the contributions of older adults particularly those 75+. It will be held at
the Center from 12:00 to 1:15 starting with a delicious meal provided by The
Dalles Meals on Wheels and followed by the awards ceremony. The noon dinner is a
suggested donation of $4.00 for anyone 60 and over or $6.00 for everyone else.
Lastly
to get you in the Halloween mood, The Gorge Winds Concert Bands will be presenting
its October “Spooktacular Concert” on Sunday, Oct. 27th, 7:00 p.m. For us older
adults admission is $5.00
Do
you understand how Oregon’s property tax system works: difference between
maximum assessed value and market value or where your taxes go? The Wasco
County Assessment and Taxation Office website has posted several videos to answer
many of your questions. In addition, Wasco County Assessor Jill Amery will be
speaking at the Center on Monday October 28th at 11:00 to answer any
questions.
Gorge
Happiness Month is almost over and here are this week’s suggestions for things
to do to help increase your happiness. Oct. 24 – Let someone go in front of you
in line; Oct. 25 – Pick up three pieces of trash; Oct. 26 – Pick a good moment
from the week and draw it; Oct. 27 – List ten things you like about yourself;
Oct. 28 – Post a gratitude on social media #gorgehappiness or tell a random
person; Oct 29 – Wave or nod at someone; Oct. 30 – Sit outside and watch
wildlife; and Oct. 31 – Go back and finish the ones you haven’t completed.
The
name of the Western series broadcast on television from 1952-1970 featuring
true stories of the American West and in 1964-1965 was hosted by Ronald Reagan
was Death Valley Days. I received correct answers from Rhonda Spies, Diana
Weston, Dave Lutgens, Lana Tepfer, Mary Collins, Jim Ayers, Jess Birge, Cheri
Brent and Beverly McKinney this week’s winner of a quilt raffle ticket.
I’ve
covered medical dramas, comedies and westerns and now it’s time for game shows.
This television game show was hosted by Allen Ludden and aired from 1961
through 1967. For this week’s “Remember When” question what was the name of the
show where two teams attempt to convey mystery words to each other using only
single-word clues? Email your answer to mcseniorcenter@gmail.com, leave a
message at 541-296-4788 or mail it with a first edition of Milton Bradley’s
home version of the game show.
Well,
it’s been another week, trying to catch my breath without falling. Until we
meet again, it’s just as easy to look at the bright side than walking in the
dark.
“I’m eighty-eight and getting a little dingy. But I’ve
never been eight-eight before.” Unknown
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