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Community for Positive Aging
Hollywood Senior Center
Enhanced Resident Services
ESTD 1973
PORTLAND, OREGON NEWS & ACTIVITIES, NOVEMBER 2021 #575
Meaningful Thanksgiving
WE’VE ALWAYS TAKEN PRIDE person Thanksgiving holiday As challenging as this time
in how the Community for celebration, I’m grateful to share has been, there is much to
Positive Aging’s Hollywood that we have found safe ways be grateful for, including good
Senior Center marks the to continue our tradition and health, community safety, and
holiday season—November and commitment to community until all the incredible people involved
December months filled with we can return to large in-person with CFPA whose determination,
music, food, merriment, and gatherings. I am also overjoyed expertise, and passion are so
connection. and encouraged to see us begin inspiring. I am so proud to be
to bring back in- part of this Community for
person programming Positive Aging that continues to
(see page 4). adapt, evolve and respond, while
Last year’s simultaneously dealing with the
Thanksgiving delivery financial challenges of operating
was made possible a nonprofit organization during a
by the amazing pandemic.
Neighborhood Later this month, you will
Gleaners, Wy’east receive our annual holiday
Unitarian Universalist appeal asking for your financial
Church and a support of CFPA’s many
cadre of incredible programs and services. Your
volunteers who all support will be essential in the
came together to coming year, as we continue to
At a past Hollywood Senior Center Thanksgiving
dinner, participants were invited to write down
make the holiday address community need and
some of the things they felt thankful for. special and more find our way through present
meaningful for over and coming challenges. Please
At the same time, we 400 older adults. It filled my be as generous as you are able
recognize that the holiday heart with gratitude. to. It doesn’t matter how much
season can be socially isolating, This year, thanks to wonderful you give; it’s your support that
even more so now, as we adjust staff and volunteers, we will counts. The combined generosity
to precautions around gathering. continue that tradition, providing of everyone in our community
Nonetheless, Community for home delivery as well as pick-up will allow us to stand strong
Positive Aging and the Hollywood options for Thanksgiving dinner. together and to provide services
Senior Center remain committed This year, we are partnering with and care for those who need us
to providing opportunities for Feed the Mass to provide those most during this time.
you to connect and celebrate Thanksgiving meals. Wishing you good health and
with us this holiday season. For me, Thanksgiving holiday abundance this holiday season!
Although we are disappointed has always been a time to Thank you!
that we cannot bring everyone remember and appreciate the Amber Kern-Johnson
together for our annual in- most important things in life. Executive DirectorCommunity for Positive Aging
HOLLYWOOD SENIOR CENTER
1820 NE 40TH AVE.
PORTLAND, OR 97212-5308
Open by Appointment
MON–FRI 8:30am–4:30pm
http://communityfpa.org
Fb @PDXSeniorCenter
Main: 503-288-8303
Fax: 503-288-8305
Gift Shop: ext. 110
FOUNDED IN 1973 as a 501c3, Hollywood Senior Center — STAFF —
has grown into an organization of supportive, age-positive Amber Kern-Johnson – ext. 102
people. Our team includes volunteers and full-time EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
amber.kern-johnson@communityfpa.org
employees. We are committed to creating an uplifting
and vibrant environment for adults 55 and older while Douglas Samuels – ext. 112
providing a channel for intergenerational relationships and DEPUTY DIRECTOR
douglas.samuels@communityfpa.org
learning. Together we are a joyful group with big hearts
and a passion for what we do. In 2020 our organization Anne Barrows – ext. 111
FINANCE MANAGER
expanded by bringing the services offered by The Giving anne.barrows@communityfpa.org
Tree, another not-for-profit organization, committed to
providing residential services to people living in affordable Kathleen Sillonis – ext. 106
FACILITIES & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
housing throughout Portland, under our management and kathleen.sillonis@communityfpa.org
care. As a result, we are thrilled to announce the new
Megan Doren – ext. 103
organizational name and structure of the Community for INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
Positive Aging, effective July 2021. The Hollywood Senior megan.doren@communityfpa.org
Center will now be represented as one of the programs
Tatsiana Taran – ext. 101
operating under the Community For Positive Aging. This CASE MANAGER
evolution of our organization will continue to reflect tatsiana.taran@communityfpa.org
our core values and focus and expand our capacity to Julie Ann Barowski – ext. 109
serve our community even more. The Community for VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGER
Positive Aging is a caring and healthy organization which julieann.barowski@communityfpa.org
encourages intergenerational relationships, recognizes the Michael Murphy – ext. 104
wisdom and experience of its elders and demonstrates CENTER ACTIVITY & EVENT MANAGER
awareness and respect for the aging process. Seniors have michael.murphy@communityfpa.org
access to a full spectrum of services, including social, Travis Small – ext. 113
emotional, educational and recreational opportunities CASE MANAGER /
WRAPAROUND SERVICES SPECIALIST
appropriate to their unique needs and interests. We value, travis.small@communityfpa.org
appreciate and encourage the important contributions of
older adults in our community and empower people of all Ken Davis – ext. 105
LEAD CASE MANAGER
ages to achieve happy, healthy aging. ken.davis@communityfpa.org
CFPA PROGRAMS: Mel Shea
ENHANCED RESIDENT SERVICES MANAGER
• Community for Positive Aging at Hollywood Senior Center mel.shea@communityfpa.org
• Community for Positive Aging— Neighborhood Gleaners
• Community for Positive Aging—Asian Food Pantry Elizabeth Venable
ENHANCED RESIDENT SERVICES: ENHANCED RESIDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
elizabeth.venable@communityfpa.org
• Community for Positive Aging—The Morrison, Alder House,
Uptown Towers, Fairfield Hotel, Dawson Park, Judy Lee
Helen Swindells, and Musolf Manor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
judy.lee@communityfpa.org
2 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior CenterNeighborhood Gleaners
LAST MONTH, the Gleaners delivered fresh produce
to over 220 senior households (more than 2,100
pounds of produce!) including expanded deliveries to
senior participants of the Asian Food Pantry.
NEIGHBORHOOD GLEANERS improves access
to high quality food that would otherwise be
unaffordable for many seniors.
Tremendous thanks to our farmers and volunteers—
without their support, this program wouldn’t be
possible!
COMMUNITY FOR
POSITIVE AGING CFPA Equity Statement
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021
Community for Positive Aging is committed to addressing
Lori Frank, President the social, cultural, environmental, and economic needs that
Linda Anderson, Vice President create barriers that impact the wellness of older adults.
Lois Martin, Secretary
CFPA is aware of the disparities that older adults of color
Mary Casey, Treasurer
and other marginalized communities face in accessing vital
Paul Clark, Emeritus
services. We are committed to transforming CFPA and all
Harvey Garnett, Emeritus
of our programs in order to ensure equitable access to our
Arlene Halvorson
services and serve the unique and diverse older population
Chester Hill
in the area. We are inclusive in our efforts to serve elders
Lawrence Jacobson
regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and
Heather Keisler Fornes
expression, sexual orientation, religion, zip code, health and
Mary Lou Soscia
ability status, and income.
Kim McCulloch
Neal Naigus In September 2020, Hollywood Senior Center formalized
Lara Rosenblum the values and principles of our organizational equity plan.
Whitney Yazzolino We intend to serve more BIPOC communities, including
through The Giving Tree and Asian Food Pantry, and more
HOLLYWOOD SENIOR CENTER broadly as we expand case management and other direct
ADVISORY COUNCIL 2021 services. We believe strongly that all levels of leadership
Turella Woods, Chair (including staff and board) need to reflect the communities
Jim Rico, Vice Chair that we serve. We are intentionally working to improve
Lois Martin, Secretary representation through our recruitment strategies for both
Susan Calvert staff and board members. This is directly tied to the equity
Carol Cooper work that our organization has invested in over the last few
Harvey Garnet years, including understanding and implementing inclusive
Tom Getts hiring practices. We recognize that this is a process, and as
Michael Guy our organization is expanding we are committed to building
Tim Hahn our team to mirror that of our community.
Nancy Hawver As we work to bring about these changes at the
Teri Knesal board and staff level, we are also working to ensure that
Eric Lin volunteers continue to represent our community and that
Phu Nguyen our program offerings are inclusive and responsive. We are
Sherri Osburn an organization that needs, encourages, and appreciates
Peter Sysyn everyone involved, and that includes all of you.
Steve Whitson
CFPA-HOLLYWOOD SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL currently meets monthly via Zoom on the 2nd
Tuesday, from 9:00 to 10:30am. The next meeting is November 9, 2021. Everyone is invited to observe
the Advisory Council meeting. The Zoom meeting ID is: 988 4094 5614. Or call +1-253-215-8782 and then
enter meeting ID number (not a toll-free number—charges may apply depending on your phone plan).
News & Activities | November 2021 3New in-person programs!
In-person programs restarting! Participate in these CFPA virtual
We’re so excited to programs without a computer or
announce the restart
of in-person program
the internet—live at HSC
offerings at Hollywood For the programs listed below, we’re offering
Senior Center this CFPA community members the opportunity
month. We’re getting to come into the center, where we will have a
back to a place where projector screen and camera setup so that you
we feel comfortable can participate live in the virtual meeting. You
meeting in person once again. The programs will join the meeting host and all of the other
we’re offering are limited, and we are requiring participants on camera, and be able to actively
that all participants are vaccinated (and show participate in the meeting with audio and video.
their vaccination cards) and wear masks while For more information, or to sign up to
in the center. The programs below start in participate LIVE from the center, please
November, with participants using the new contact Michael Murphy at michael.murphy@
MySeniorCenter check-in kiosk (see page 6). communityfpa.org or 971-341-2130.
Please contact Michael Murphy at 971-341-2130 • Arthritis Exercise with Sandy Morales –
or michael.murphy@communityfpa.org if you Every Wednesday, 11:00–11:50 AM
have questions or wish to participate.
• Chair Yoga – Every Thursday, 9:00–10:00 AM
• Chi-Pong – Every Tuesday, 1:30–3:00 PM
• “Do I Step Up?” Perspectives on Welcoming
• Zumba – Every other Wednesday, LGBT Older Adults – Tuesday, November 2,
10:00–11:00 AM 2:00–3:30 PM
• Life Stories Writing Workshop – Every • Gordon Neal Herman Presents Tin Pan Alley –
Thursday, Nov. 4–Dec. 16, 1:00–3:00 PM Monday, November 8, 12:30–1:30 PM
(No meeting on Thanksgiving Day, 11/25)
• Estate Planning 101 – Tuesday, November 9,
• Pinochle – Every Friday, 11:30am–1:30 PM 2:00–3:30 PM
• Therapeutic Horticulture – Tuesday, Nov. 23, • Cannabis Talk – Fri., Nov. 19, 9:30–11:00 AM
10:00–11:00 AM
Greetings from the CFPA Advisory Council
As a reminder, here is the CFPA policies, programs, and actions groups, as well as volunteers
Advisory Council’s purpose: of other agencies that affect and clients of the Community for
• To advise the Board of older people. Positive Aging–HSC.
Directors and the Executive More than fifty percent CFPA Advisory Council meets
Director of the Community (50%) of CFPA Advisory Council on the second Tuesday of each
for Positive Aging–Hollywood membership is required to month, virtually or in person.
Senior Center regarding policies, be 55 and older, and broadly (Find meeting details at bottom
programs, and actions, including representative of the older of page 3.) Currently there are
those affecting the delivery of adult population—i.e., members 14 members and we are always
services under contract with should include a diversity of looking for additional candidates
funding sources; genders, members of the LGBTQ with a passion for representing
• To advocate on behalf of our community, major ethnic groups, the older population.
elder constituents; and professional, business, labor, —Turella Woods, Chair
• To review and comment on government, education, civic CFPA Advisory Council
4 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior CenterInformation & Assistance
MEGAN DOREN, M.S., CIRS-A/D, INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
Happy November, newsletter readers! Individuals must provide copies
I hope you can take some time to look of all of the following support
through this newsletter for ways to connect via documents to Hollywood Senior
activities and/or volunteer opportunities. It is Center ten days prior to their
even more important to battle social isolation appointment:
and encourage human connection as the darker • Copy of ID
winter months approach. As we move into • Copy of Social Security Card
those darker, colder months, we are excited to • Proof of income (2021 Benefits Award Letter)
share that we have set some dates with our • Bank Statement (if private pension is part of
partner, Impact NW, to offer Energy Assistance income)
appointments. This is for folks struggling to pay • Veteran Benefits Statement (if this is part of
energy bills who could use some assistance. income)
The dates that we have—with 24 • Copy of recent utility bill
appointments available per day for a total of 72 There are no exceptions, and if the
appointments—are December 1, 2, and 8. documents are not returned within that time
Please call our main line at 503-288-8303 frame, the appointment will be cancelled.
and speak with HSC front desk volunteers Documents can be mailed, emailed, faxed
or leave a message to sign up, or email us at to 503-288-8305, or hand delivered to the
staff@hollywoodseniorcenter.org. Hollywood Senior Center.
Please note that it can take up to three days Last year (and we anticipate no changes at
for staff to return your call. Individuals will need this time), the participating energy providers
to meet income eligibility guidelines, and these were PGE, PPL, and NW Natural Gas.
will be reviewed with you when you schedule Again, sending you warm wishes for the
your appointment. winter with the hope that the coming season is
All appointments will be over the phone; filled with humor, kindness, and resilience.
there will be NO in-person appointments. —Megan
Information & Assistance available by phone or email • Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Do you have a question about Medicare? Need legal assistance? Coordination of transportation
services? Looking for a support group? Other questions, concerns, or problems that you need
help with? Contact HSC Information and Assistance Specialist Megan Doren at 503-288-8303,
ext. 103, or by email at megan.doren@communityfpa.org.
MULTNOMAH CO. HELPLINE: 503-988-3646
24-hour emergency assistance when our office is closed.
THIS PAGE Jean Johnson • Principal Broker
SPONSORED BY
Johnson House PDX Real Estate, LLC
503-287-9732
JOHNSON Jean is specially trained in helping seniors downsize
HOUSE PDX and find great housing for their golden years
News & Activities | November 2021 5Introducing MySeniorCenter
MySeniorCenter Virtual
Welcome and Walk-through
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 • 9:30–10:30 AM
Presenter: Michael Murphy, CFPA Activity &
Event Manager
Registration Required: Find the link on
the Virtual Events Calendar.
Mtg ID for Phone Participants: 874 3855 5159
MySeniorCenter kiosk at Hollywood Senior Center.
WE’RE VERY EXCITED to implement the
MySeniorCenter Check-in Kiosk into our
programming at the Community for Positive
Aging. We are offering a MySeniorCenter
Virtual Welcome and
Walk-Through on
Wednesday, November
17 at 9:30am. Once Need technology help?
Community for
Positive Aging in- Connect with an HSC Tech Ambassador.
person programming restarts, we will offer a Schedule a one-on-one appointment with an
MySeniorCenter In-Person Welcome and Walk- IT professional. To make an appointment call
through at the Hollywood Senior Center—date Michael Murphy at 971-341-2130 or michael.
TBD (more info to come). murphy@communityfpa.org.
November Film Screening
Private CFPA Movie Matinee at Hollywood Theatre
with feature film, Fences — FREE!
Thursday, November 18 • 12:30–3:00 PM • NO RSVP required**
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland
**Vaccinations required: Please bring your vaccination card.
COMMUNITY FOR POSITIVE AGING is partnering again with the
Hollywood Theatre to bring our community a private screening of the
multiple Academy Award–nominated film, FENCES (Best Picture, Best
Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay).
Get your questions answered from an infectious disease doctor, as well
as staff and volunteers at a Covid vaccine information table. Also visit the registration table to get
a free voucher for your choice of popcorn, soft drink, or snack, as well as free raffle tickets, with a
chance to win a variety of local gift cards. Other concessions are available for purchase.
6 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior Center VIRTUAL CALENDAR: communityfpa.org/events-calendar/Activities & Programs
Weekly AVAILABLE FOR “LIVE ZOOMING”
FROM HOLLYWOOD SENIOR CENTER
Arthritis Exercise
Instructor: Sandy Morales
WEDNESDAYS • 11:00–11:50 AM
Registration Required:
To register, please email Sandy Morales at
smorales@email.com.
Meeting ID for Phone Participants:
823 1525 6295
Chair Yoga
Instructor: Hayley Meador
In-Person Walking Groups THURSDAYS • 9:00–10:00 AM
No registration required — just show up! Registration Required:
To register, please contact Michael Murphy
Masks Optional Walks
at 971-341-2130 or michael.murphy@
EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY • 10:30-11:45 AM communityfpa.org.
Meet at the northeast corner of Grant Park,
at the intersection of NE 36th Avenue and Meeting ID for Phone Participants:
NE Brazee Street at approximately 10:30am. 819 4753 4249
In compliance with OHA mask requirement
exemptions, masks are encouraged, but not
required. [OAR 333-019-1025(5)(d)&(g)]. Mindfulness for Stress
Masks Required Walks Reduction
EVERY THURSDAY • 12:00–1:15 PM
Instructors: Nancy Boros and Nan Leroy
Meet at the bathrooms/pavilion near the
playground on the north side of Wilshire Park, MONDAYS • 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
close to the intersection of NE 35th Place and TUESDAYS • 9:00–10:00 AM
NE Skidmore Street. Masks are required for all Registration Required: Find the link on
walkers for the duration of the walk. the Virtual Events Calendar.
Meeting ID for Phone Participants: 627 937 526
“We’re all so ecstatic to be returning
to the senior center at last!”
—Karen, CFPA community and HUG member Friday Afternoon
Chat
FRIDAYS • 2:00–3:00 PM
Registration Not Required / Drop-in:
Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.
Meeting ID for Phone
Participants: 883 9277 3471
— from CFPA–HSC Home Page > HSC AT HOME > VIRTUAL EVENTS CALENDAR News & Activities | November 2021 7Community for Positive Aging
Hollywood Senior Center
Enhanced Resident Services
ESTD 1973
1820 NE 40TH AVE., PORTLAND, OR 97212 | 503.288.8303 | OPEN BY APPOINTMENT MON-FRI 8:30AM-4:30PM
NOVEMBER 2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun
1 2 3 4 5 6/7
10:00 Food & Cooking Group 9:00 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Senior Health Insurance 9:00 Chair Yoga w/Hayley Meador* 11:30 Pinochle** SATURDAY, Nov. 6
11:30 Mindfulness for Stress Reduction Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) 10:00 Philips CPAP Recall 1:00 Connecting Through Loss: 10:30 Walking Group (masks
Reduction 10:00 Family Caregivers Support 9:00 Foot Care Clinic** 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with A Time for Remembrance not required)**
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Group 10:00 Zumba** Jacki Gethner 2:00 Friday Afternoon Chat Meet at northeast corner of
Candace Herrill 10:00 Virtual Coffee Klatsch w/ 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 12:00 Walking Group (masks (drop-in) Grant Park at NE 36th & Brazee
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with Paul Iarrobino (drop-in) Sandy Morales* required)**
Candace Herrill 10:30 Walking Group (masks 12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with 1:00 Life Stories Writing Wkshp SATURDAY, Nov. 6
not required)** Candace Herrill 1:00 VIEWS Discussion: 10:00am–3:00pm
11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with Learning from Grief and Loss Portland Hollywood
Jacki Gethner Candace Herrill 1:00 Oregon Consumer Justice Lions Club Food Drive**
1:30 Chi-Pong** Listening Session Hollywood Grocery Outlet
2:00 “Do I Step Up?” Welcoming 3:00 VIEWS Support Group 4420 NE Hancock St.
LGBT Older Adults*
8 9 10 11 12 13/14
11:30 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Senior Health Insurance 9:00 Chair Yoga with 10:30 Poetry Power! Poetry SATURDAY, Nov. 13
Reduction Reduction Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Hayley Meador* Writing for Older Adults 10:30 Walking Group (masks
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with 9:00 HSC Advisory Council Meeting 9:00 Foot Care Clinic** 10am–2pm CFPA Covid Vaccine 11:30 Pinochle** not required)**
Candace Herrill https://zoom.us/j/98840945614 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with and Booster Clinic & Health 2:00 Friday Afternoon Chat Meet at northeast corner of
12:30 Gordon Neal Herman 10:30 Walking Group (masks Sandy Morales* Fair at NE Community Center (drop-in) Grant Park at NE 36th & Brazee
presents: Tin Pan Alley* not required)** 11:00 Book Club 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Jacki Gethner
Candace Herrill Jacki Gethner Candace Herril 12:00 Walking Group (masks
1:30 Chi-Pong** 2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with required)**
2:00 Estate Planning 101* Candace Herrill 1:00 Life Stories Writing Wkshp
3:00 VIEWS Support Group
15 16 17 18 19 20/21
10:00 Food & Cooking Group 9:00 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Senior Health Insurance 9:00 Chair Yoga with 9:30 Cannabis Talk* SATURDAY, Nov. 20
11:30 Mindfulness for Stress Reduction Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Hayley Meador* 11:30 Pinochle** 10:30 Walking Group (masks
Reduction 10:00 Virtual Coffee Klatsch w/ 9:00 Foot Care Clinic** 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 2:00 Friday Afternoon Chat not required)**
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Paul Iarrobino (drop-in) 9:30 MySeniorCenter Virtual Jacki Gethner (drop-in) Meet at northeast corner of
Candace Herrill 10:30 Walking Group (masks Welcome and Walk-through 12:00 Walking Group (masks Grant Park at NE 36th & Brazee
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with not required)** 10:00 Zumba** required)**
Candace Herrill 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 12:30 CFPA private movie
Jacki Gethner Sandy Morales* matinee (FENCES) at the
1:30 Chi-Pong** 12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Hollywood Theatre**
Candace Herril 1:00 Life Stories Writing Wkshp
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with 3:00 VIEWS Support Group
Candace Herrill
22 23 24 25 26 27/28
11:30 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Senior Health Insurance SATURDAY, Nov. 27
Reduction Reduction Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) 10:30 Walking Group (masks
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with 10:00 Therapeutic 9:00 Foot Care Clinic** not required)**
Candace Herrill Horticulture** 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with Meet at northeast corner of
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with 10:30 Walking Group (masks Sandy Morales* CENTER CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE Grant Park at NE 36th & Brazee
Candace Herrill not required)** 12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with HAPPY THANKSGIVING! OF THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
11:00 Arthritis Exercise with Candace Herril
Jacki Gethner 9:00 VIEWS Conversation on CENTER CLOSED TODAY
1:30 Chi-Pong** Aging: Holiday Wellness Thanksgiving meals
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with delivered to community
Candace Herrill members by CFPA volunteers
29 30
11:30 Mindfulness for Stress
Reduction
9:00 Mindfulness for Stress
Reduction
GIFT SHOP IS OPEN!
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with 10:30 Walking Group (masks The CFPA Gift Shop is located at
Candace Herrill not required)**
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with
Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 NE 40th Ave., Portland
Candace Herrill Jacki Gethner Open Mon–Fri • 10 am–2 pm
Come visit & see what’s new!
Masks and 6-feet distancing required while in shop.
REMINDER: MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT GOES THROUGH DECEMBER 7TH
* = Available for “Live Zooming” from Hollywood Senior Center. Virtual Events Calendar: http://communityfpa.org/events-calendar/
** = In-person only. (If there is no * the event is virtual only.)
FOOT CARE: To schedule a 45-minute foot care appointment
Senior Law and SHIBA Phone Appointments on Wednesdays between 9AM and 12PM, call 503-288-8303 or
To make a phone appointment for Senior Law Project email staff@communityfpa.org.
Legal Clinic or Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance PLEASE NOTE: If an activity on this calendar is not listed in the
(SHIBA), please call Information & Assistance Specialist main newsletter, it means registration is closed or the class is
Megan Doren at 503-288-8303, ext. 103. full. To add your name to a wait list or for more info, email
michael.murphy@communityfpa.org or call 503-288-8303 x104.More activities & programs
Bi-weekly Connecting Through Loss:
FOOD AND COOKING GROUP A Time for Remembrance
Cooks in the Kitchen Facilitator: Jim Rico
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 & 15 • 10:00–11:00 AM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • 1:00–2:00 PM
Registration Required: Registration Required: Find the link on
Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar. the Virtual Events Calendar.
Mtg ID for Phone Participants: 933 3895 3293 Mtg ID for Phone Participants: 824 0335 9009
This casual and conversational group is open to
anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved
Virtual Coffee Klatsch one. Not meant to be a therapy session, it’s a
Facilitator: Paul Iarrobino time of reflection and remembrance, where
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 & 16 group members can share memories of their
10:00–11:00 AM loved ones in a safe and friendly environment.
Registration Not Required / Drop-in: Find the
link on the Virtual Events Calendar. Book Club
Mtg ID for Phone Participants: 963 103 0643 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Mtg ID for Phone Participants: 882 6013 3224
Monthly Registration Required: Find the link on the
Virtual Events Calendar.
VIEWS DISCUSSION
Do you have a current book, or
Learning from Grief and Loss books, you are reading, or one you
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 • 1:00–2:30 PM have recently read? Join us
and share your thoughts on
Registration Required: Find the link on
any books you want to talk
the Virtual Events Calendar.
about. All genres are open
Mtg ID for Phone Participants: for discussion.
814 5815 6422
As we age and experience losses of many types, VIEWS CONVERSATIONS ON AGING
grief may become more common. Healing takes
as long as it takes. Learn from others and find
Holiday Wellness
your own unique path through grief. WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 24 • 1:00–2:30 PM
Registration Required: Find the link on
the Virtual Events Calendar.
Poetry Power
Mtg ID for Phone Participants: 893 8226 5096
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 • 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and
Registration Required: Find the link on sharing. As our lives change over the years, our
the Virtual Events Calendar. holiday experiences may not always live up
Mtg ID for Phone Participants: 890 1901 0192 to our expectations. Join us to identify what
Free guided poetry writing session for older is important to you about the holidays and
adults. This open and affirming group is a place explore ways to bring those things into your
for people to express themselves, share their celebrations this year. Reduce stress and focus
stories, and connect with others. on the things that bring meaning and joy.
10 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior Center VIRTUAL CALENDAR: communityfpa.org/events-calendar/Monthly & Special Events available for “Live Zooming” at HSC
GORDON NEAL HERMAN PRESENTS
“Do I Step Up?” Perspectives on
Tin Pan Alley Welcoming LGBT Older Adults
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 • 2:00-3:30 PM
12:30–1:30 PM
Presenter: Megan McCoy, MSS, MLSP
Registration Required:
Find the link on the Registration Required: Find the link on
Virtual Events Calendar. the Virtual Events Calendar.
Meeting ID for Phone Mtg ID for Phone Participants: 872 0728 4890
Participants: A growing body of research considers the
863 2369 9479 experiences of LGBT older adults, yet little is
Tin Pan Alley is the known about LGBT older adults’ participation
name given to the in senior centers and how welcoming those
American Music spaces are for them. In this workshop, Megan
Publishing industry. McCoy, PhD will present findings from a recent
From the 1889s to the early 1950s, Tin Pan Alley dissertation study conducted at Hollywood
dominated the entertainment business. This Senior Center to better understand the
presentation will cover how Tin Pan Alley came dynamics involved in welcoming LGBT older
into existence and shaped American music. adults in a senior center. Learn about health
disparities LGBT older adults face and how
these are rooted in a history of discrimination.
Cannabis Talks Learn how Hollywood Senior Center works to be
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19 • 9:30–11:00 AM inclusive and how participants describe comfort
Presenter: Christian Lé, MD, levels with using inclusive language, responding
to homophobia, and responding when an LGBT
Green Earth Medicine Clinic
peer comes out. Most important, learn more
Registration Required: Find the link on about how we can all “step up” as allies for
the Virtual Events Calendar. LGBT older adults!
Meeting ID for Phone Participants:
864 7430 9813 • Passcode: 97212 Estate Planning 101
Green Earth Medicine presents a monthly talk TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • 2:00–3:30 PM
for those who are interested in learning more Presenter: Ekua A. Hackman, Fellow
about the medicinal uses of cannabis.
Attorney, Homeownership Asset Preservation
Program, The Commons Law Center
Therapeutic Horticulture Registration Required: Find the link on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 • 10:00–11:00AM the Virtual Events Calendar.
Presenter: Kasia Bilhartz, Registered Estate planning is the process of anticipating
Horticulture Therapist and arranging, during a person’s life, for the
management and disposal of that person’s
Registration Required: Find the link on
estate during the person’s life, in the event the
the Virtual Events Calendar.
person becomes incapacitated and after death.
Mtg ID for Phone Participants: 852 8819 8261 The planning includes the bequest of assets to
Therapeutic horticulture allows participants to heirs and may include minimizing gift, estate,
engage their senses and creativity through the generation skipping transfer, and taxes.
exploration of plants and natural materials. This program will help you understand how the
Supply kits can be picked up or delivered the estate planning process works in Oregon.
day prior to the meeting.
— from CFPA–HSC Home Page > HSC AT HOME > VIRTUAL EVENTS CALENDAR News & Activities | November 2021 11Community opportunity
Volunteer this month!
AS WE APPROACH Thanksgiving, we are reminded of how thankful we are for all of the
ongoing support the Community for Positive Aging receives from our amazing volunteers!
In addition to our dedicated core of a hundred ongoing volunteers who give service every
month, we are also fortunate to receive support each year from hundreds of community
volunteers who donate their time and talents to help with short-term volunteer projects.
In November, we have opportunities for anyone in the community who is able and willing
to help make this Thanksgiving holiday extra special for CFPA participants!
NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 17
Create Thanksgiving greetings!
Volunteer from home to create Thanksgiving greetings
for seniors and low-income neighbors through the
Community for Positive Aging. This is a great at-home
project for kids and families! During this time of
continued social distancing, bring cheer and comfort
to community members with letters, cards, or drawings
to show compassion and kindness and remind people
that they are not alone.
How to participate: Write cards, create hand-made
greetings, draw a picture, or make a Thanksgiving or
autumn-themed coloring sheet for others. All of these
will add extra joy to someone’s holiday. Please leave envelopes unsealed. There is no
minimum or maximum—the more cards we receive, the more holiday cheer participants
will receive! Holiday greetings can be mailed to the Community of Positive Aging at
Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 NE 40th Ave., Portland, OR 97212 or dropped off Mondays
through Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, now through November 17.
SAVE-THE-DATES
Lend a hand with Thanksgiving meal
distribution & delivery!
Help us distribute hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to
participants! We’ll need lots of volunteer support on both
Wednesday, Nov. 24, and Thursday, Nov. 25 (specific timing
on those dates to be announced).
Volunteers will be needed to assist with giving meals
out to people who are picking up from the Hollywood
Senior Center, and we’ll need lots of volunteer drivers
to deliver Thanksgiving meals to homes across Portland. (For more info about this year’s
Thanksgiving with CFPA, see page 1.)
TO VOLUNTEER: Contact CFPA Volunteer Program Manager Julie Ann Barowski at
julieann.barowski@hollywoodseniorcenter.org or 503.288.8303 ext 109.
12 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior Center VIRTUAL CALENDAR: communityfpa.org/events-calendar/CFPA Covid Vaccine and Booster Clinic and Health Fair
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Parking lot at Northeast Community Center (1630 NE 38th Ave, Portland)
COMMUNITY FOR POSITIVE AGING is partnering with the Northeast Community Center to offer a
Covid Vaccine and Booster Clinic and Health Fair on November 11. All vaccines are available, and gift
cards will be given to those receiving 1st and 2nd doses. Boosters are available for those who received
the Pfizer vaccine on or before April 11, 2021. (Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters will also be
available if the CDC gives approval prior to the event.) In addition to the vaccine clinic, the event will
feature a health fair with a variety of vendors providing information, resources, and sample services for
improving health and wellness. Lunch boxes are available for those getting vaccine shots, and snacks
and softs drinks are available to all attendees.
The vaccine clinic is by appointment or walk-in. Making an appointment will reduce wait times. To make
an appointment contact Michael Murphy at 971-341-2130 or michael.murphy@communityfpa.org.
CONSUMER LISTENING SESSION
Philips CPAP Recall: Now What?!
Be Part of the Solution THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 • 10:00–11:00 AM
THURS., NOVEMBER 4 • 1:00–3:00 PM
Presenter: Paul Iarrobino, Our Bold Voices
Facilitator: Joselius Jimenez Maldonado, Registration Required: Find the link on the
OCJ Community Engagement Manager Virtual Events Calendar.
OREGON CONSUMER JUSTICE is offering If you have sleep apnea, your
community listening sessions to identify topline doctor may have prescribed
consumer protection issues that affect low- you a CPAP machine. Philips
income, refugee, non-English speaking, elders and recalled their CPAP, BiPAP,
the disabled community. The sessions will last and ventilator devices
two hours and will be conducted through Zoom. in June 2021 because of
Participants will receive a $200 Visa gift card. The potential health risks. The
sessions will be recorded and OCJ reps will be recall has been frustrating for many
taking notes throughout the session. seeking timely recourse. This webinar will focus on
Some of the topics OCJ wishes to hear about are learning which models are recalled, understanding
predatory lending, high interest rates when buying the recall’s impact, how to register your device,
a car or taking out a mortgage, predatory practices and how best to advocate for yourself within
of collections agencies, unfair credit practices— the medical community. This workshop is not
billing, interest, disclosures, and scams. intended to provide medical advice.
For more info or to sign up for this program, Paul Iarrobino was diagnosed with sleep apnea
please contact Michael Murphy at 971-341-2130 or more than two decades ago and will explain what
michael.murphy@communityfpa.org. he’s learned about the recall as a consumer.
— from CFPA–HSC Home Page > HSC AT HOME > VIRTUAL EVENTS CALENDAR News & Activities | November 2021 13Gifts to our community
Hollywood Senior Center thanks you!
MANY THANKS TO ALL those who made contributions to CFPA-HSC, the HSC Building Fund, or
the Endowment Fund from September 8 to October 19, 2021. Any contributions received after this
date will be reported in the next newsletter. We make every effort to ensure accuracy in recognizing
supporters; please notify us if you discover any errors. Gifts can now be made to both Hollywood
Senior Center and Community for Positive Aging.
CTR DONATIONS
Anne Trudeau
Pat Windisch
Paul Clark
IN MEMORY OF
RUSSELL A. FOX Special Thanks
Anonymous Roseanne Clark Ruth J. Fox American Made Goods
Arthur Silverman Sara Morris
Ankeny Hardware
Azzree Lathan Sheila Pastore IN HONOR OF
Barbara Fields Walter & Carol RON THURSTON Helen Bernhard’s Bakery
Beverly Luzader Ratzlaf Molly Thurston Blanchet House
Bridget Neal Brink Communications
David & Joy Cohrs REGISTRATIONS Clay Street Table
Diana Rush Ken Griffith Feed the Mass
Douglas Montgomery Maryanne Katz OCTOBER
Fills Donuts
Heather Keisler Joan Fasser NEWSLETTER
Fornes ATTRIBUTION Fleur de Lis Bakery
Hollywood Ukulele GRANT/ CORRECTIONS The Giving Tree
Group FOUNDATION Grant Park Neighborhood Assn.—
Jan Weinzinger Chinese American IN MEMORY OF Neighbor Helping Program
Joan Fasser Citizens Alliance TOM CHERECK Grocery Outlet
Joanne Cairns Juanita Chereck Hollywood Farmers Market
John Tullos IN MEMORY OF
Karen Schneider BILL DAVIS Hollywood Lions
IN MEMORY
Kathleen Gillen Terril Doherty Hollywood Neighborhood Gleaners
OF KENNETH
Ken Griffith RYDELL Hospice Care of the Northwest
Lissa Adams IN MEMORY OF Ann Rydell Paul Iarrobino
Margaret Heil KEN JOHNK Kindness Farms
Nancy Clifton Terril Doherty
Metropolitan Family Services
Mother & Child Education Center
Lions Club Food Drive is November 6th Multnomah County Aging, Disability
PORTLAND HOLLYWOOD LIONS
and Veterans Services
CLUB is supporting the Community Multnomah County Library
for Positive Aging at Hollywood Senior New Seasons Grant Park
Center once again through their Fall Oregon Food Bank
Food Drive. On Saturday, Nov. 6, Oregon Health Authority
bring any of the items below to the Portland Fruit Tree Project
Hollywood Grocery Outlet (4420 NE Produce for the People
Hancock Street) between 10am and Pat Robinson
3pm. Items will be donated to CFPA
Sunshine Division
for distribution to our community.
The food collected at the November 6th drive addresses food
Peter Sysyn
insecurity for seniors in the community. We Do Better
Whole Foods Market
• Canned meats, beans, fruits and veggies • Pasta, rice, cereal,
peanut butter • Prepackaged meals • Pet food (small cans or All of our amazing volunteers
bags preferred) • Eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell phones, tablets & in-kind donors!
14 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior CenterWe count on you!
Although our physical doors remain closed, center Support our center through planned giving.
staff and volunteers are working diligently to provide Naming the Hollywood Senior Center as a beneficiary
life-saving and meaningful support to people most in your will, trust, insurance policy, 401K or
at risk during this pandemic. retirement account is an easy way to help us fulfill
Services our staff and volunteers provide are our commitment to assisting adults over 55 in
necessities with clear and demonstrated outcomes. leading independent, secure, healthy and fulfilled
They include: lives. Leave a lasting legacy by naming us in your
estate plans. For more information, contact HSC
• improving participants’ health and emotional well-
Director Amber Kern-Johnson at 503-288-8303, ext.
being;
102.
• increasing personal independence;
• decreasing social isolation; and Thanks to your generosity, social distancing doesn’t
• reducing the public costs of higher levels of care. have to mean social isolation for seniors in your
Additionally, our volunteer program offers community. Your tax-deductible donation in any
participants opportunities to connect with others, amount will help us meet increasing demand
contribute positively to their community, and and continue providing nutritional support,
increase civic participation. companionship, and essential resources to older
adults.
Your support makes our program expansion
possible. There are many ways to participate in our TWO WAYS TO DONATE
community’s success! Gifts can now be made to either/both Hollywood Senior Center
• Renew, or begin, your annual HSC registration. and Community For Positive Aging.
• Make a one-time gift, or become a sustainer by
Mail your check or money order directly to:
making a recurring monthly gift.
CFPA / Hollywood Senior Center
• Share our cause with family and friends.
1820 NE 40th Avenue, Portland, OR 97212
• Volunteer for one of HSC’s digital or phone
volunteer roles. Call 503-288-8303 to inquire about Donate online at:
current opportunities! www.mightycause.com/organization/
Hollywood-Senior-Center
Your tax-deductible contribution of any amount will
help us meet increasing demand for services, and We are so grateful for your support.
ensure our organization and community survives the Every little bit makes a difference!
pandemic so we can continue to be here for you and
your family in the future. HSC Non-profit Tax I.D. No. 23-7291187
YES, I want to make a difference! Here is my contribution to the Hollywood Senior Center.
Name Phone Email
Address City State Zip
My contribution is for the: Greatest need Endowment fund Building fund $20 annual registration
Please charge my credit card. Card type: Visa Mastercard
Account # Exp. Date / Amount
Please send me information about including Hollywood Senior Center in my will or estate plan.
Please designate my contribution:
“In memory of” “In honor of” (check one):
and send an acknowledgement letter to:
Address City State Zip
Clip this form and mail, with check payable to:
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Carson & Baker {Poetry Power! September Group Poem}
Attorneys at Law Strength
503.288.9291 Strength smells like coffee in a tin mug
Located in Hollywood at
Strength is two people saying sweet
2035 NE 42nd Ave. (NE 42nd at Tillamook St.)
nothings to each other
General practice, with an emphasis on
Wills, Estates, Probate and Real Estate Strength can be the sound of bare feet
chasing the ice cream truck over hot
— SPECIAL CONCERN FOR SENIORS CITIZENS — summer cement or a child’s footsteps as
they run to find someone for comfort and
care, humble and human
Strength smells like the damp cedar
boughs composting on the welcoming
earthen floor, moving life into death into
life renewed and it looks like leaving the
porch lamp of your heart on—so you can
light the way home.
Strength feels like strong muscles,
Strength looks like resilience,
Strength has no smell, but it tastes like
your favorite food smothered in a strong
spice
Strength sounds like a hearty “NO!” that
gives my heart some time to heal
Strength feels like a horse’s shoulder—
both sturdy and soft, quivering and still
Strength is in the beauty of a person
The next Poetry Power session is Friday, November 12.
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