Senior News March 2018

Senior Activity Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland OR 97520

tel: 541-488-5342 Online at: ashlandseniorcenter.org tty: 711 natalie.mettler@ashland.or.us

The Ad-Hoc Senior Program Advisory Committee (ASPAC) will meet Monday March 12, 3:15-5:15pm at Council Chambers (1175 E Main St, Ashland) More information can be found at ashlandseniorcenter.org

Join local estate planning attorney, Robert Pippel, as he presents information and handouts on the basic essen-tials of end of life planning, including:

Advance Medical Directives/Health Care Power of Attorney What is an estate plan and why do I need one? Wills and Trusts POLST Registration Durable Power of Attorney Estate Tax and How to Avoid It This presentation is FREE but registration is required. Contact the Senior Program at: 541-488-5342, natalie.mettler@ashland.or.us

AARP Tax-Aide FREE E-FILING The Grove, 1195 E. Main St (Walk-Ins Only - No Appointments) Free Income Tax Preparation and electronic filing for low or moderate income taxpayers of any age is offered by AARP Foundation. You do not have to be an AARP member for this service. Please do not call The Grove with tax questions. Feb 2 - Apr 13 Wednesdays 9am-4pm & Fridays 9am-1pm

For more information call AARP at 1-888-227-7669.

Estate Planning in Oregon: An Essential Guide to End of Life Planning Wednesday, March 7, 12:30-2pm

Food & Friends lunch served Mon-Fri 11:30-12:30 Stop on by! 1699 Homes Ave – 541.488.5342 – AshlandSeniorCenter.org

Information & Referral/Assistance Specialist Wednesdays, 8:30am–3:30pm, 541.488.5342

Katie Merola, ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon) Lead Specialist will be on-site Wednesdays to help you get connected to the help you need. . . for free! Call, visit or make an appointment to learn about the public and private services and programs that fit your personal situation. —In-home service and support —Medicare & Benefits counseling —Choosing a care facility —Medical equipment —Family and caregiver support —Legal services —Transportation —Home-delivered meals . . . and other services you may need

Repair SO (Southern Oregon) Monday, March 26, 10am–Noon

Join Master Recyclers Heidi and Paulette and other

volunteers for this free clothing repair event. They

bring the sewing machines, needles, thread and

buttons and you bring CLEAN clothing that needs

mending (no alterations or zippers please).

No appointment necessary.

FREE Medication Review Monday, March 19, 10am–Noon by appointment

DeAnna Rhoden, Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, will

help you better understand the medications and supplements you

are taking, side effects and possible drug or food interactions. Call

541-488-5342 for a one-on-one appointment today! Appointment

required.

Information, Assistance and Referral Services are also available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,

8:30-3:30pm by Ashland Senior Program staff. For more information, call 541-488-5342

Lunch Is Served

11:30am - 12:30pm

Food & Friends March Menu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

A suggested minimum donation is requested from seniors 60 and older. Non-seniors must pay the full cost of the meal 1% milk served with all meals

1 Hearty Chicken Stew

Broccoli Italian Bread Medley

Multigrain Bread Vanilla Pudding

2 Beef Enchilada Bake Whole Kernel Corn

Brussels Sprouts Potato Wheat Roll

Snickerdoodle Cookie

5 Spanish Rice Casserole

Broccoli Whole Kernel Corn

Cracked Wheat Bread Oatmeal Raisin

Cookie

6 Breaded Fish w/Tartar Sauce Roasted Red Potatoes

Herbed Carrots Multigrain Bread

Chocolate Pudding

7 Macaroni & Cheese Escalloped Tomatoes

Green Peas Squash Bread

Spiced Applesauce

8 Meatloaf w/Creole Sauce

Mashed Potatoes Scand Blend Vegt

Whole Wheat Bread Birthday Cake

9 Black Bean Chili Green Peas & Carrots

Steamed Spinach Cornbread

Pineapple Crunch Bar

12 Sliced Roasted Turkey w/Gravy

Delmonico Potatoes California Blend Vegt

Rye Bran Bread Banana Pudding

13 Swedish Meatballs

Steamed Rice Scand Blend Vegt Spinach Romaine

Salad w/Italian Grace’s Chocolate

Chip Bar

14 Chicken a la King

Italian Blend Vegt Green Peas

Biscuit Mixed Berry Crisp

15 Roast Pork w/Gravy

Creamed Potatoes Capri Blend Vegt

French Bread Spiced Peaches

16 St. Patrick’s Special Corned Beef

Parslied Potatoes Cabbage & Carrots

Irish Soda Bread Green Poke Cake

19 Beef Patty w/ Mushroom Gravy

Mashed Potatoes Italian Bean Medley Seven Grain Bread Tapioca Pudding

20 Baked Rigatoni Italian Blend Vegt Garden Vegetable

Salad Garlic Roll

Frosted Carrot Cake

21 Meatloaf w/Gravy

Parslied Potatoes California Blend

Vegetable Herb Bread

Pineapple Fluff

22 Sliced Roast Beef w/Gravy

Mashed Potatoes Capri Blend Vegt Rye Wheat Roll

Chocolate Chip Bar

23 Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Broccoli

Glazed Carrots Rye Bread

Grace’s Chocolate Cookie

26 Chicken Penne Pasta

Steamed Spinach Scand Blend Vegt

Garlic Roll Peanut Butter Cookie

27 Broccoli Frittata Capri Blend Vegt

Whole Kernel Corn Dinner Roll

Mandarin Oranges

28 Swiss Style Beef Patty w/Swiss Steak Sauce

Delmonico Potatoes Green Peas

Onion Bread Birthday Cake

29 German Meatballs w/Sauce

Rice Pilaf Broccoli Carrots

Pear Crisp

30 Baked Chicken Thigh w/Scallopini Sauce

Roasted Red Potatoes Italian Blend Vegt

Cracked Wheat Bread Chocolate Pudding

Senior Activities Calendar March 2018

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

9-10:30a Adv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance

1-3p Mac Instruction by appt 1p Spades 12:30-4p Mah Jongg

2 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance 11:15a Birthday Friday

12:30p Movie Singin’ In the Rain (1hr 43m) 1952 G

5 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 11:30a PC Computer

Instruction by appt 1p Int Line Dancing

6 9:30 - 11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics

7 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11:30a PC Comp Instruction by appt 11a-noon Blood Pressure 12:30-2:00p Estate Planning 3-5:30p Chronic Pain Workshop

8 9-10:30a Adv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance

1-3p Mac Instruction by appt 1p Spades 12:30-4p Mah Jongg

9 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance 12:30p Movie Something’s Gotta Give (2hr 8m) 2003 PG-13

12 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 11:30a PC Computer Instruction by appt

1p Int Line Dancing

13 9:30 - 11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics

14 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11:30a PC Computer Instruction by appt 3-5:30p Chronic Pain Workshop

15 9-10:30aAdv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance

1-3p Mac Instruction by appt 1p Spades 12:30-4p Mah Jongg

16 11a - 1p Insurance Assistance 12:30p Movie The Philadelphia Story (1hr 52m) 1940 NR

19 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 10-12 Prescription Review by appt 11:30a PC Computer

Instruction by appt 1p Int Line Dancing

20 9:30-11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics

21 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11:30a PC Computer

Instruction by appt 11a-noon Blood Pressure

3-5:30p Chronic Pain Workshop 5:30-7p Alzheimer's Support Group

22 9-10:30aAdv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance

1-3p Mac Instruction by appt 1p Spades 12:30-4p Mah Jongg

23 11a-1p Insurance Assistance 12:30p Movie Of Mind and Music (1hr 38m) 2014 PG-13

26 9:15a Beg/Int Tai Chi at The Grove 10-12 Repair SO 11:30a PC Computer

Instruction by appt 1p Int Line Dancing

27 9:30-11:30a Discussion Group 1p Beginner’s Line Dancing 1p Cribbage Group 2:45-4:15p Somatics

28 9:15 &10:30a Yoga 11:30a PC Computer Instruction by appt

29 9-10:30aAdv Tai Chi 10:45a Adv Line Dance

1-3p Mac Instruction by appt 1p Spades 12:30-4p Mah Jongg

30 11a-1p Insurance Assistance 12:30p Movie Easter Parade (1hr 43m) 1948 NR

Living Well with Chronic Pain Wednesdays, March 7, 14 & 21 3–5:30pm

Registration Required Call 541-864-9611 or visit SoHealthyOregon.org

Find new ways to:

—Manage stress and improve the ability to relax —Fight fatigue and frustration —Eat better and exercise safely —Control pain and improve activity —Learn better ways to talk to your doctor and family about your health —Solve problems and get the support you need

Workshops brought to you by Living Well Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley Council of Governments Senior and Disability Services. Free to all Oregon Health Plan members, several insurers or low-cost sliding scale. Call 541-864-9611 for more information and to register today!

Free Blood Pressure Clinic held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 11am-noon at the Ashland Senior Center

541-488-5342

Somatics (Slow, Gentle Exercise) Tuesdays, 2:45-4:15pm FREE - Pre-registration is not required Somatics is a system of mind body training that enables you to enjoy more comfortable move-ment. These are slow, gentle and comfortable ex-ercises that assist the brain in reconnecting with the areas of the body that have become disassoci-

ated because of commonly experienced muscle contractions. Pre-registration is not required.

Free Movie Fridays Fridays, 12:30pm Come join us on Friday’s for a movie and free popcorn. The movie starts at 12:30pm and is close captioned. Check the back of your Senior Newsletter for movie listings.

Ashland Senior Program 1699 Homes Avenue Ashland, OR 97520

FRIDAY MOVIE MATINEES

SHOWTIME 12:30 p.m.— POPCORN PROVIDED

FRIDAY, March 2 Singin’ in the Rain (1hr 43m) 1952 G When Hollywood attempts the transition from silent films to talkies, a matinee idol hopes to make the cut. He’s hampered by a silent-movie queen with a voice like fingernails on a black-board. Stars: Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds and more. FRIDAY, March 9 Something’s Gotta Give (2hr 8m) 2003 PG-13 Still sexy at 60, Harry Sanborn is having the time of his life, wining and dining women half his age. When he agrees to go to the Hamptons with his girlfriend, their getaway goes awry after her play-wright mother stops in unannounced. Stars: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves and more. FRIDAY, March 16 The Philadelphia Story (1hr 52m) 1940 NR Socialite Tracy Lord prepares to remarry, but her ex and a tabloid reporter have other ideas as they converge on her home for a fateful visit. Stars: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart and more. FRIDAY, March 23 Of Mind and Music (1hr 38min) 2014 PG-13 A story about a beautiful street musician suffering from memory loss and a disheartened neuroscien-tist intent on helping her, bringing together New Orleans and the jazz that made it famous. Stars: Joaquim de Almeida, Aunjanue Ellis, Bill Cobbs and more. FRIDAY, March 30 Easter Parade (1hr 43m) 1948 NR This simple plot concerns a hoofer who teams with an inexperienced chorus girl in order to show up his former dance partner. Stars: Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford and more.