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May 31, 2013
Fun in the sun: Easy does it
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As the Pacific Northwest region heads into summer, Cancer Treatment Centers of America® at Western Regional Medical Center reminds Oregonians it is important to keep sun safety tips in mind —…
May 31, 2013
Ducks football broadcaster speaks at benefit
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Duck football fever is spreading to West Linn, and it will help local senior citizens who are victims of financial abuse. Mike “Jorgy” Jorgensen, broadcaster for the University of Oregon Ducks,…
May 31, 2013
June 2013 calendar
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Calendar items for July are due by 5 p.m. Friday, June 14. Email listings to editor@boomnw.com. 1 Ansel Adams exhibit: Through Aug. 18, World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, 4033 S.W. Canyon…
May 31, 2013
Relief for caregivers?
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AARP News When you’re caring for a family member or another loved one, it is too easy to put your own health on hold. Studies show that caregiving takes a negative physical toll on caregivers,…
May 31, 2013
News briefs: June 2013
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The play’s still the thing: New senior theater catalog is out Attention senior theater companies: The Portland-based company ArtAge Publications has published its 2013-14 catalog listing more…
May 31, 2013
Keep your passwords safe and secure
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Computer Tutor: John Lucas In our digital world, we use passwords multiple times a day to do things like access our email, check our bank balances, or buy gifts from Amazon.com. Our passwords…
May 31, 2013
Identity theft: No joke
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AARP News Identity theft is no joking matter. Identity thieves victimize millions of people each year. Identity thieves have some sly tricks to obtain your personal information. They do it by: *…
May 31, 2013
Turning 65? Time to figure out Medicare
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Each day this year, approximately 10,000 baby boomers will become eligible for Medicare by turning 65. However, not all of them will sign up for Medicare — with the potential for positive or…
May 31, 2013
Computer classes: June 2013
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LO Computer Learning Center The Computer Learning Center at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave., offers the following classes in June, open to all ages. Call 503-635-3758 or visit…
May 31, 2013
Make a plan to share your wealth before you are gone
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Practical Money Matters: Jason Alderman Now that the long-debated estate tax rules have finally been settled, let’s get real: Despite all the hoopla raised, most people probably would never be…
May 31, 2013
IRCO Events: June 2013
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The nonprofit IRCO (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization) Senior Services offers the following support groups and events at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. For…
May 01, 2013
Senior property tax deferral program reinstates reverse mortgage…
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Now that Gov. John Kitzhaber has signed House Bill 2489, it’s official: About 1,500 senior homeowners who were removed from Oregon’s Property Tax Deferral Program because they had reverse…
May 01, 2013
On a roll: Bowling with a senior league
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Frances Trexler isn’t overly concerned about how many pins she knocks down. She’s an average bowler, “137 or so,” says the Northeast Portland resident, who lives a few blocks away from Hollywood…
May 01, 2013
Boomer Bootcamp: Three success stories
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Three sixtysomething cancer survivors find better health and fitness through this fitness class Here’s a challenge: You’re a sixty-something cancer survivor who needs to lose weight and get into…
May 01, 2013
Hey boomers: This conference is for you
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Talks on Chinese medicine, technology and aging, “farm to table” cooking, financial well-being and the power of music will highlight the second annual conference on healthy aging presented by…
May 01, 2013
8 good reasons to try Google Drive
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Computer Tutor: John Lucas Google Drive is a cloud service that enables you to store all your documents, music, photos and videos online in one place. Google Drive is also the home of Google…
May 01, 2013
Northwest Senior Theatre breaks out its 'Broadway Highlights'
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If you love Broadway musicals, you will love Northwest Senior Theatre’s new spring show, “Broadway Highlights.” The 55-and-older Portland-based theater company will present four performances of…
May 01, 2013
May Day's senior moment
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It’s Thursday morning at Kaleinani O Ke Kukui hula studio. A group of excited hula dancers gather around a conference table, strategizing for their upcoming May Day Pageant at Thomas Jefferson…
May 01, 2013
News briefs: May 2013
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Become a ‘seasoned adult’ at CCC The Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program continues its spring term in May with a presentation by former Gov. Barbara Roberts, a trip to an iris garden and a…
May 01, 2013
Not your parents' retirement: Navigating the workforce in your…
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From AARP Oregon We all remember that ubiquitous (and basically awful) car commercial from the 1980s, promising “this is not your father’s Oldsmobile.” The tagline has been applied to just about…
