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NEWS & ACTIVITIES | AUGUST 2021
A SUMMER DEVOTED TO COMMUNITY AS WE . . .
Relaunch, Reopen, Reconnect!
LAST MONTH, we shared our It was also incredibly exciting religions, and abilities. The
organization’s relaunch under to be able to greet so many of community we serve reflects the
our expanded name: Community you in person at our July 23rd community in which we live, and
for Positive Aging. We hosted a Community Get Together at we want to ensure that everyone
community information session Dawson Park. It was a wonderful feels welcomed, heard, and
on July 16, and have engaged opportunity to reconnect with our empowered.
in a number of community community, celebrate our
conversations with many resilience, and enjoy some
stakeholders about the new name fun in the park.
and program expansion. We really We believe it’s is important
appreciate and value everyone’s to recognize Dawson Park’s
feedback—your affirmations historical significance as
along with your advice on how a black community hub
to do better. It is clear that all in Portland for more than
of you care as deeply about this 100 years, especially as the
organization—its legacy and its surrounding neighborhood
future—as we do. has been torn apart over
We want you to know we are the last several decades
listening. Your input is critical. by “urban renewal” and CFPA Executive Director Amber Kern-Johnson
We are currently evaluating how gentrification. The nearby (seated at left) participated in a televised community
the feedback received to date Dawson Park Apartments conversation about infrastructure hosted by MSNBC’s
will shape our new image moving is one of the buildings Ali Velshi on Thursday, July 15. (Find video links on
our Facebook page.)
forward. It was a wonderful CFPA now provides support
affirmation to have past HSC to through our Enhanced
Executive Director Jim Paynter— Resident Services, and our THIS MONTH, we shift our efforts
who served in this position for 22 longtime N/NE Consortium to finalizing our HSC Reopening
years—share in the community partner, The Urban League of Plan for September (see p. 12).
information session his excitement Portland, is situated at the The restroom remodel is coming
for the rebrand and our ability to southern end of the park. along, and we are optimistic that
better serve our community. We entered the park for this we will be able to reopen in some
As we move forward together, event with a sense of respect, capacity beginning in September.
we want to empower and enrich appreciation, and humility, and left We look forward to sharing more
the lives of all those we serve the park with a deeper connection information in our next newsletter
and further distinguish CFPA to the community around us. and e-blasts.
as a preeminent organization Community for Positive Aging is Thank you for being a part of
for supporting older adults and proud to serve individuals from this organization and helping us
providing resident services in across Portland of all races, make such a difference in the
Portland. We thank you for being ethnicities, gender identities, community!
part of this process and time of sexual orientations, income levels, —Amber Kern-Johnson,
growth for our organization. immigration statuses, languages, Executive DirectorNEWSLETTER ISSUE NO. 572 Community 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
— STAFF —
Amber Kern-Johnson – ext. 102
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
amber.kern-johnson@communityfpa.org
FOUNDED IN 1973 as a 501c3, Hollywood Senior Center has
Douglas Samuels – ext. 112
grown into an organization of supportive, age-positive people. DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Our team includes volunteers and full-time employees. We are douglas.samuels@communityfpa.org
committed to creating an uplifting and vibrant environment Anne Barrows – ext. 111
for adults 55 and older while providing a channel for inter FINANCE MANAGER
generational relationships and learning. Together we are a joyful anne.barrows@communityfpa.org
group with big hearts and a passion for what we do. In 2020 Kathleen Sillonis – ext. 106
our organization expanded by bringing the services offered by FACILITIES & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
kathleen.sillonis@communityfpa.org
The Giving Tree, another not-for-profit organization, committed
to providing residential services to people living in affordable Megan Doren – ext. 103
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
housing throughout Portland, under our management and care. megan.doren@communityfpa.org
As a result, we are thrilled to announce the new organizational
Tatsiana Taran – ext. 101
name and structure of the Community for Positive Aging, effec- CASE MANAGER
tive July 2021. The Hollywood Senior Center will now be repre- tatsiana.taran@communityfpa.org
sented as one of the programs operating under the Community Julie Ann Barowski – ext. 109
For Positive Aging. This evolution of our organization will contin- VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGER
ue to reflect our core values and focus and expand our capacity julieann.barowski@communityfpa.org
to serve our community even more. The Community for Positive Michael Murphy – ext. 104
CENTER ACTIVITY & EVENT MANAGER
Aging is a caring and healthy organization which encourages
michael.murphy@communityfpa.org
intergenerational relationships, recognizes the wisdom and
experience of its elders and demonstrates awareness and Travis Small – ext. 113
CASE MANAGER /
respect for the aging process. Seniors have access to a full WRAPAROUND SERVICES SPECIALIST
spectrum of services, including social, emotional, educational travis.small@communityfpa.org
and recreational opportunities appropriate to their unique needs Ken Davis – ext. 105
and interests. We value, appreciate and encourage the important LEAD CASE MANAGER
contributions of older adults in our community and empower ken.davis@communityfpa.org
people of all ages to achieve happy, healthy aging. Mel Shea
ENHANCED RESIDENT SERVICES MANAGER
mel.shea@communityfpa.org
CFPA PROGRAMS:
• Community for Positive Aging at Hollywood Senior Center Emily Schnipper
ENHANCED RESIDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
• Community for Positive Aging— Neighborhood Gleaners emily.schnipper@commuityfpa.org
• Community for Positive Aging—Asian Food Pantry
ENHANCED RESIDENT SERVICES: Elizabeth Venable
ENHANCED RESIDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
• Community for Positive Aging—The Morrison, Alder House, elizabeth.venable@communityfpa.org
Uptown Towers, Fairfield Hotel, Dawson Park,
Helen Swindells, and Musolf Manor Judy Lee
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
judy.lee@communityfpa.org
2 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior CenterNeighborhood currently exploring a hybrid
model for our return to in- MULTNOMAH COUNTY
Gleaners update person activity this fall.
HELPLINE
THE FOLLOWING NOTE sent
503-988-3646
NEIGHBORHOOD GLEANERS
is going strong this season, to Gleaners Staff in June 2021 24-hour helpline for
bringing deliveries of fresh illustrates the value Gleaners emergency assistance
produce for 50-plus seniors bring to our community: when our social service
each week. We are so grateful “We want to thank you for the office is closed.
for the many wonderful fun and pleasure of “Gleaners.”
volunteers who contribute to The arrival on selected
this important program and to Saturdays offers something lesson about our plant life and
the generous vendors at the unique: foods that are healthy, all it offers. We appreciate the
Hollywood Farmers Market for cooking adventures, kindness enjoyment you bring…”
all the donations that keep and generosity—all without Best,
this program thriving. We are cost!!!—and for me, a continued Kathy, Holly and Barbara
COMMUNITY FOR
POSITIVE AGING
Equity Statement
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021 COMMUNITY FOR POSITIVE AGING is committed to address-
Lori Frank, President ing the social, cultural, environmental, and economic needs
Linda Anderson, Vice President that 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 of our
Harvey Garnett
programs in order to ensure equitable access to our services
Arlene Halvorson
and serve the unique and diverse older population in the area.
Chester Hill
We are inclusive in our efforts to serve elders regardless of
Lawrence Jacobson
race, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression,
Heather Keisler Fornes
sexual orientation, religion, zip code, health and ability status,
Mary Lou Soscia
and income.
Kim McCulloch
Neal Naigus In September 2020, Hollywood Senior Center formalized the
Lara Rosenblum values and principles of our organizational equity plan. We
Whitney Yazzolino intend to serve more BIPOC communities, including through
The Giving Tree and Asian Food Pantry, and more broadly as
HOLLYWOOD SENIOR CENTER we expand case management and other direct services. We
ADVISORY COUNCIL 2021 believe strongly that all levels of leadership (including staff and
Turella Woods, Chair board) need to reflect the communities that we serve. We are
Jim Rico, Vice Chair intentionally working to improve representation through our
Lois Martin, Secretary recruitment strategies for both staff and board members. This
Susan Calvert is directly tied to the equity work that our organization has
Carol Cooper invested in over the last few years, including understanding
Harvey Garnet and implementing inclusive hiring practices. We recognize
Tom Getts that this is a process, and as our organization is expanding
Michael Guy we are committed to building our team to mirror that of our
Tim Hahn community.
Nancy Hawver As we work to bring about these changes at the board and staff
Teri Knesal level, we are also working to ensure that volunteers continue
Phu Nguyen to represent our community and that our program offerings are
Sherri Osburn
inclusive and responsive. We are an organization that needs,
Peter Sysyn
encourages, and appreciates everyone involved, and that
Steve Whitson
includes all of you.
News & Activities | August 2021 3Spotlight on our new
programming!
Breaking isolation and providing nourishment and socialization
throughout the pandemic
Our rebrand and program expansion represents an opportunity to expand and diversify the input and
perspectives we have and improve our ability to adapt the programs and services we provide to the
entire community that we serve. We are pleased to introduce you to some of our new programing that
reflect our commitment to reaching a broader population of older adults throughout Portland.
NOURISHING ASIAN ELDERS
Asian Food Pantry for low-income elders
The Asian Food Pantry was started in April 2020 as a
Covid-19 rapid response initiative by request of the Asian
Health and Service Center to get food to Asian seniors
in Central Portland. Previously, these seniors would take
buses to AHSC for the weekly meal program, and also to
shop at ethnic stores in the Jade District (SE 82nd), as
there are no culturally-specific grocery stores in Downtown
and NW Portland. The Asian Food Pantry, in partnership
with Asian Health and Services Center, Clay Street Table,
the Chinese American Citizens Alliance and other partners
serves 180+ Asian household (280 elderly residents of
Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese heritage with 360+ bags
of grocery) each month. These elders would not have access to items like tofu, bean curds, fish sauce,
and Asian vegetables like bok choy, napa cabbage, etc. without this community response program.
BRINGING ART EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT &
RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
Enhanced Resident Services (formerly The Giving Tree)
Our Enhanced Resident Services provide residents of low-income
and affordable housing communities (currently seven buildings)
with direct support, resource referrals, community building
activities and programs focusing on art, education and recreation
resulting in an improved quality of life for the individual resident
and for the residential community in which they reside. In so
doing, we encourage and support each participant in realizing
their fullest potential.
Throughout the pandemic, our enhanced resident services
team shifted quickly to support downtown residents with food
support, wraparound case management, housing stabilization,
rental assistance, PPE and vaccine appointments. At a time when
many services were on pause, our Enhanced Resident Services
stepped in to provide essential resources and support.
4 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior CenterInformation & Assistance
Dear Newsletter Readers, I am up to my ears do not answer or click on any calls, emails, or text
in work as we go to press, so for this month’s messages that look too good to be true or that come
column I am sharing an article written by HSC from a person or company you do not recognize. If
volunteer Jad Dargam on how to protect yourself you receive a call, email, or text message and are
from scams. Happy August! —Megan unsure if it is legitimate, you might try calling the
real organization directly, or doing internet research
to check the authenticity of a phone number or
Scam protection contact.
by Jad Dargam, CFPA Volunteer You should also keep all your security software
and computer/phone operating systems updated to
Millions of Americans fall victim to scams, and
guard against viruses that might be introduced via
seniors are the most vulnerable, due to lack of
scammers.
knowledge. The FBI estimates the American senior
Registering your phone number with the FTC’s
population loses more than three billion dollars a
National Do Not Call Registry (www.donotcall.gov)
year due to scams. It’s important to know about
stops sales calls from legitimate companies, but
different types of scams, how to protect yourself,
not from scammers or certain political or charitable
and how to report scams to government agencies, in
groups. If you are worried you may have fallen
order to protect yourself and your loved ones from
prey to identify theft, go to www.identitytheft.gov/
them.
assistant to answer questions and find valuable
Scammers gain confidence by pretending to
information on what to do next.
represent a trusted company, organization, or
The Oregon Department of Justice Consumer
governmental agency. One of the most infamous
Protection website also contains various resources
scams involves calling a victim regarding a technical
to help prevent fraud and protect consumers:
issue and then talking them into allowing access to
https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/. Be
the victim’s computer in order to steal personal or
sure to report scams to the right authorities when
financial information.
they do happen:
Some scammers imitate government agencies.
• Federal Trade Commission: reportfraud.ftc.gov.
For example, you may receive a robo call saying it is
• Internet Crime Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov.
the SSA calling about a problem with your account
• An international scam started outside the U.S. can
and asking for your social security number to fix the
be reported at www.econsumer.gov.
problem. But rarely will the SSA call you directly,
• Report Social Security scams to the SSA’s Office of
and they usually do not request your social security
the Inspector General: oig.ssa.gov.
number over the phone.
• Report IRS scams to Treasury Inspector General for
In a similar scam, a pretend IRS agent calls to
Tax Administration: www.treasury.gov/tigta/index.
demand payment of underpaid taxes and even
shtml
threatens additional fines, jail time, and other
consequences for nonpayment—something the IRS To ensure you are reporting a scam to the
would never do. appropriate authorities, check out www.usa.gov/
Most scams use a tactic called “phishing,” in stop-scams-frauds.
which a scammer pretends to be with a reputable The best way to defend yourself against scams
organization and makes up a storyline to get you is by being alert, proactive, and suspicious! Verify
to click on a link, open an attachment, or dial a and confirm information before responding to
phone number. Phishing messages can be very any requests for money and personal information,
deceiving, appearing legitimate.To protect yourself, regardless of the sender or the reason.
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News & Activities | August 2021 5Get connected: Stay active!
How to register and access HSC classes & events via Zoom
MOST EVENTS REQUIRE ADVANCE REGISTRATION. After registering, you will receive an email
confirmation with the meeting link. All events utilize Zoom’s Waiting Room feature, so expect a short
wait before being admitted.
HOW TO REGISTER: Find registration links in HSC’s bimonthly email blast (linked at the top of our
home page) or in our online calendar listings at http://communityfpa.org/events-calendar/.
GETTING HELP: Please contact Michael Murphy if you need a meeting ID number, or with any
questions you may have about accessing HSC’s virtual programming. Find his contact information in
the box at the bottom of this page.
JOINING MEETINGS BY PHONE: You can use any of the four U.S. toll-free phone numbers listed below
to access our Zoom classes by telephone. (No registration required.) To access, simply dial one of
the numbers, and when prompted, enter the meeting ID number and then push the pound key (#). If
asked for a participant number, push # again. That’s it; you’re in! You may be placed on hold until the
meeting starts. [Please note: These toll-free numbers will NOT work for non–HSC Zoom account
events—marked with a double asterisk (**) in the newsletter calendar.]
888-475-4499 833-548-0276 833-548-0282 877-853-5257
In-person program update
THE PRAIRIE BLOSSOMS PERFORM
THE COMMUNITY FOR POSITIVE AGING AT
LIVE ON ZOOM FROM THE CENTER
HOLLYWOOD SENIOR CENTER began limited in-
person programming on Monday, July 12, at Grant
Park Church. We offered three programs that day
and will continue offering a few of our regular
programs at the site until the HSC bathroom
renovation is complete. (We’re planning for the
end of August).
The church has been gracious in letting us use
their space and the participants have been
well satisfied with the space and the safety
protocols taken to ensure a minimal risk of virus
transmission. All in-person participants have been
vaccinated and have shown their vaccination cards
prior to attending their first meeting.
Most in-person programs continue to be offered
as hybrid virtual (Zoom) classes. The programs
listed in this newsletter designated with an
asterisk (*) have both an in-person and virtual
option. To inquire about programs being offered
Need technology help? in-person at Grant Park Church, please contact
Connect with one of our HSC Tech Ambassadors. Michael Murphy at 971-341-2130 or by email at
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with an michael.murphy@communityfpa.org.
IT professional. To make an appointment, call REMINDER: For all indoor in-person programs,
Michael Murphy at 971-341-2130 or email at participants must be fully vaccinated and present
michael.murphy@communityfpa.org. their vaccination cards.
6 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior Center VIRTUAL CALENDAR: communityfpa.org/events-calendar/Activities & Programs
Weekly Chair Yoga*
Instructor: Jennifer Cho Kain
THURSDAYS • 9:00–10:00 AM
Registration Required
To register, contact Michael at 503-288-8303 ext 104,
or by email at michael.murphy@communityfpa.org.
Jennifer Cho Kain continues to offer chair yoga ses-
sions to participants every Thursday morning. De-
signed for ages 55 and up, the class features an in-
dividual approach to teaching and works to improve
balance and breathing.
Friday Afternoon Chat
FRIDAYS • 2:00–3:00 PM
In-Person Walking Group Meeting ID: 883 9277 3471
Registration Not Required / Drop-in
TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS • 10:30-11:45AM
(Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.)
No registration required — just show up
We invite you to join the conversation on Friday
To join this informal group, meet at the northeast afternoons with fellow participants of Hollywood
corner of Grant Park, at the intersection of NE 36th Senior Center. Bring your thoughts and interests to
Avenue and NE Brazee Street, at approximately the group!
10:30am on Tuesday or Saturday. Each meeting will
have walk leaders to guide the group along the way.
Bi-weekly
* = both in-person and virtual options available
Food and Cooking Group
Facilitator: Kirsten Darrow
AUGUST 2 & 16 • 10:00–11:00 AM
for Stress Reduction* Meeting ID: 933 3895 3293
Instructor: Nancy Boros Registration Not Required / Drop-in
TUESDAYS • 9:00–10:00 AM (Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.)
Meeting ID: 627 937 526 • Registration Required
To register, please send an email to Nancy Boros at Virtual Coffee Klatsch
mindbodymindfulness@gmail.com. Facilitator: Paul Iarrobino
AUGUST 3 & 17 • 10:00–11:00 AM
Arthritis Exercise* Meeting ID: 963 103 0643
Instructor: Sandy Morales Registration Not Required /
WEDNESDAYS • 11:00–11:50 AM Drop-in
(Find the link on the Virtual Events
Meeting ID: 823 1525 6295 • Registration Required
Calendar.)
To register, email Sandy Morales at smorales@email.
August 3rd Topic: “Negotiating boundaries with
com.
in-person gatherings”
— from CFPA–HSC Home Page > HSC AT HOME > VIRTUAL EVENTS CALENDAR News & Activities | August 2021 71820 NE 40th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97212-5308
OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30AM-4:30PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY | 503-288-8303
AUGUST 2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/Sun
2 3 4 5 6 1, 7/8
10:00 Food & Cooking Group 9:00 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Senior Health Insurance 9:00 Chair Yoga with 1:00 Connecting Through Loss: SATURDAY, August 7
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Reduction* Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Jennifer Cho Kain* A Time for Remembrance 10:30 Walking Group**
Candace Herrill 10:00 Family Caregivers Support 9:00 Foot Care Clinic* 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 2:00 Friday Afternoon Chat Meet at northeast corner of
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with Group 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with Jacki Gethner (drop-in) Grant Park at NE 36th & Brazee
Candace Herrill 10:00 Virtual Coffee Klatsch w/ Sandy Morales* 1:00 VIEWS Conversation:
Paul Iarrobino** (drop-in) 12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Learning from Grief and Loss
10:30 Walking Group* Candace Herrill 1:00 Capturing Time: Journaling
11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with Your Journey
Jacki Gethner Candace Herrill 3:00 VIEWS Support Group
9 10 11 12 13 14/15
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with 9:00 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Senior Health Insurance 9:00 Chair Yoga with 10:30 Poetry Power! Poetry SATURDAY, August 14
Candace Herrill Reduction* Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Jennifer Cho Kain* Writing for Older Adults 10:30 Walking Group**
12:30 Gordon Neal Herman 9:00 HSC Advisory Council Meeting 9:00 Foot Care Clinic* 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 2:00 Friday Afternoon Chat Meet at northeast corner of
Presents: Miles Davis 10:00 Therapeutic 9:30 Cannabis Talk Jacki Gethner (drop-in) Grant Park at NE 36th & Brazee
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with Horticulture* 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 1:00 Capturing Time: Journaling
Candace Herrill 10:30 Walking Group* Sandy Morales* Your Journey
11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 11:00 Book Club* (drop-in) 1:00 Estate Planning: A Will is
Jacki Gethner 12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Not Enough in Oregon
Candace Herrill 3:00 VIEWS Support Group
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with
Candace Herrill
16 17 18 19 20 21/22
10:00 Food & Cooking Group 9:00 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Senior Health Insurance 9:00 Chair Yoga with 1:00 Hollywood Senior Center SATURDAY, August 21
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Reduction* Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Jennifer Cho Kain* Virtual “Trivia Hour” 10:30 Walking Group**
Candace Herrill 10:00 Virtual Coffee Klatsch w/ 9:00 Foot Care Clinic* 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 2:00 Friday Afternoon Chat Meet at northeast corner of
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with Paul Iarrobino** (drop-in) 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with Jacki Gethner (drop-in) Grant Park at NE 36th & Brazee
Candace Herrill 10:30 Walking Group* Sandy Morales* 1:00 Capturing Time: Journaling
11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Your Journey
Jacki Gethner Candace Herril 3:00 VIEWS Support Group
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with
Candace Herrill
23 24 25 26 27 28/29
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with 9:00 Mindfulness for Stress 9:00 Senior Health Insurance 9:00 Chair Yoga with 2:00 Friday Afternoon Chat SATURDAY, August 28
Candace Herrill Reduction* Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Jennifer Cho Kain* (drop-in) 10:30 Walking Group**
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with 10:30 Walking Group* 9:00 Foot Care Clinic* 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with Meet at northeast corner of
Candace Herrill 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with Jacki Gethner Grant Park at NE 36th & Brazee
Jacki Gethner Sandy Morales* 1:00 Capturing Time: Journaling
1:00 Exploring Our Own 12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with Your Journey
Backyard Candace Herril 3:00 VIEWS Support Group
1:00 VIEWS Conversation:
Creating Home as You Age
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with Hollywood Senior Center
Candace Herrill
30 31
GIFT SHOP
12:30 Intermediate Tai Chi with
Candace Herrill
9:00 Mindfulness for Stress
Reduction* INFORMATION & REFERRAL
IS OPEN!
2:00 Tai Chi for Beginners with 10:30 Walking Group* Megan Doren – 503-288-8303, ext. 103 Wednesdays,
Candace Herrill 11:00 Arthritis Exercise with megan.doren@communityfpa.org Thursdays & Fridays
Jacki Gethner 10 am—2 pm
CENTER ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Michael Murphy – 971-341-2130 Come visit & see what’s new!
michael.murphy@communityfpa.org Masks and 6-feet distancing
required while in shop. Hand
sanitizer available.
* = Hybrid event with both In-person and virtual options. 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.Monthly programs
VIEWS CONVERSATIONS
Therapeutic Horticulture*
Learning from Grief and Loss Presenter: Kasia Bilhartz, Registered
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 • 1:00–2:30 PM Horticultural Therapist
Meeting ID: 814 5815 6422 • Registration Required TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 • 10:00–11:00 AM
(Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.) Meeting ID: 852 8819 8261 • Registration Required
As we age, we experience losses of many types. (Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.)
Grief may become a more common experience. Your
Therapeutic horticulture is utilized in many facili-
healing takes as long as it takes. Learn from others
ties and institutions as a means for participants to
and yourself how to find your own unique path
engage their senses and creativity, as they explore
through grief.
plants and natural materials. Supply kits can be
picked up or delivered the day prior to the meeting.
Connecting Through Loss:
A Time for Remembrance Book Club*
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Facilitator: Jim Rico
Meeting ID: 882 6013 3224
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 • 1:00–2:00 PM Registration Not Required / Drop-in
Meeting ID: 824 0335 9009 • Registration Required (Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.)
(Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.) Do you have a current book, or books, you are read-
Come join a casual and conversational group that will ing, or one you have recently read that you would
meet once a month. This group is open to anyone like to talk about? We invite you to join us and share
who has experienced the loss of a loved one. It’s not your insights and thoughts on any books you want to
meant to be a therapy session, but rather a time of talk about. All genres are open for discussion.
reflection and remembrance, where group members
can share memories of their loved ones in a safe and POETRY WRITING FOR OLDER ADULTS
friendly environment.
Poetry Power!
GORDON NEAL HERMAN PRESENTS FRIDAY • AUGUST 13 • 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Miles Davis Meeting ID: 890 1901 0192 • Registration Required
(Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.)
MONDAY, AUGUST 9 • 12:30–1:30 PM
Poetry Power offers free guided poetry writing
Meeting ID: 860 6516 0308 • Registration Required
sessions for older adults. This open and affirming
(Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.) group is a place for people to express themselves,
Miles Davis’ share their stories, and connect with others.
career stretched
from 1946 to VIEWS CONVERSATIONS
1991. He started
playing with
Creating Home as You Age
Charlie Parker WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 25 • 1:00–2:30 PM
as a 19-year-old Meeting ID: 893 8226 5096 • Registration Required
and developed
into one of the (Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.)
greatest names of jazz. During the course of his Join us for a facilitated discussion about the things
career, he pioneered several new styles of jazz and that are most important to you regarding your living
his bands spawned many talented musicians. situation, how things might change as you age,
and some of the options available as you plan for
* = both in-person and virtual options available creating home in this next stage of life.
10 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior Center VIRTUAL CALENDAR: communityfpa.org/events-calendar/Special this month
CANNABIS TALKS COMMUNITY FOR POSITIVE AGING AT
HOLLYWOOD SENIOR CENTER
Cannabinoids for Neurological
Health and Disease Treatment Virtual Trivia Hour
Facilitator(s): Generation Youth
Presenter: Christian Lé, MD, Green Earth
Medicine Clinic FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 • 1:00–2:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 • 9:00–10:30 AM Meeting ID: 889 2582 3163
Registration Not Required/Drop-in
Meeting ID: 811 8140 4238 • Registration Required
(Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.)
(Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.)
Community for Positive Aging at Hollywood Senior
Green Earth Medicine presents a monthly cannabis Center, in partnership with Generation Youth, is of-
talk for those who are interested in learning more fering a virtual trivia hour. This is a great opportunity
about the medicinal uses of cannabis. This month’s to challenge yourself, while also connecting with
topic is cannabinoids for neurological health and other members of the community for fun and laugh-
disease treatment. The presentation will be followed ter.
by Q&A.
ESTATE PLANNING
Exploring Our Own Backyard
Presenter: Stephannie Lewis, Travel Advisor
A Will is Not Enough in Oregon with Travel Oregon
Presenter: Richard Schneider, Schneider
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 • 1:00-2:30 PM
Rasche LLC (www.rbsllc.com)
Meeting ID: 813 1645 2420 • Registration Required
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 • 1:00–2:30 PM
(Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.)
Meeting ID: 846 9035 8311 • Registration Required
Stephannie Lewis, Travel Advisor with Travel Ore-
(Find the link on the Virtual Events Calendar.) gon, will provide an overview of all of the wonderful
Many people do not realize that more is needed than places that Oregon has to offer. She will focus most
just a simple will. In this program, the audience will heavily on Portland, the Gorge, and the Coast, but
receive practical advice on how to safeguard their will throw in some additional places throughout the
assets and healthcare wishes during and after their state that are not to be missed. She will also provide
lifetime. They will also acquire up-to-date knowledge some local suggestions in Portland, for those with-
about wills, living trusts, healthcare documents, out transportation, that can be accessed via public
issues regarding guardianship, conservatorship, and transportation, bicycle, or by foot/wheelchair.
power of attorney.
Rider’s Club returns in September
Hollywood Senior Center is happy to announce the return of the Rider’s Club program!
Participants of the Rider’s Club gather in a group setting to attend events and
explore the city via public transportation. The trips are led by experienced Ride
Ambassadors who share their transit knowledge along the way. Participants
are encouraged to bring a friend, their best walking shoes, and a readiness to
explore parks, farmers markets, museums, and more! Transit fare is provided,
and all trips are low cost. The Rider’s Club is run in partnership with local non-
profit Ride Connection and trips are starting again in September.
For more information contact Michael Murphy at 971-341-2130 or michael.murphy@communityfpa.org.
— from CFPA–HSC Home Page > HSC AT HOME > VIRTUAL EVENTS CALENDAR News & Activities | August 2021 11Moving Forward
Returning to in-person programming
THANK YOU to everyone expressed hesitancy due to a
who responded to our recent variety of factors. Only 9% of
participation survey. respondents said they did not
plan to return to the center for
The feedback you provided in-person programming. These
is essential to understanding numbers are heartening, because Many of you have adjusted
community needs and adapting it indicates that most people have to utilizing Zoom for virtual
our programming accordingly. The the desire to return, even if they programs, with nearly 36% of
survey results were especially expressed concerns about specific respondents saying that they
critical in understanding people’s issues. intend to continue participating
feelings about returning to the in some virtual programming
center for in-person programming, The greatest concern about
alongside in-person programming
as well as people’s reasons returning to the center was
once the center reopens, and
for feeling hesitant if they are Covid-19 broadly, with specific
another 31% indicating that they
not comfortable. We as an concerns focused on mask
may be interested in continuing to
organization respect the fact that wearing, vaccination status,
participate in virtual programs in
people are in different places and variants, large crowds, and
tandem with in-person programs.
want to make sure that we’re ventilation at the center.
These results further demonstrate
accommodating everyone where that many in our community are
they are. A note regarding ventilation, we
actively engaged in CFPA (formerly
had three Nu-Calgon iWave-C
Of the survey respondents, 69% commercial air purifiers (nucalgon.
HSC) programs, even if there is
said they planned to return to com) installed in August of 2020, so uncertainty among a lot of you
in-person programming once the people can feel comfortable that about whether to return in-person
center reopens, with another the air in the building is constantly or continue participating virtually.
20% indicating that they may moving and being filtered and
refreshed.
Overall, the results of the survey
be interested in returning to reflect the feelings of many of
in-person programming, but us CFPA staff as well. We know
getting our community back
Considerations as we return to together is important for the
mental and social health of our
in-person programming members, but we also recognize
the paramount concern for health
Community for Positive Aging Circulation and safety. We as an organization
is in the process of drafting a • Arrivals and Departures and community space take our
reopening plan for Hollywood • Health Screenings responsibility seriously and are
Senior Center, guided by science, engaged in ongoing discussions
• Consent Information
equity and community feedback. among staff, board and advisory
• Education to Participants
Community safety is our number council members, volunteers
• Food Service and participants about the
one priority.
• Virtual and Hybrid best policies and procedures
The HSC Reopening Plan— Programming: Combatting to implement when the center
essential for repopening with Social Isolation Virtually reopens following the renovation.
in-person programming—will • Communication
address the following: Thank you again for your
• Preparation for Policy Changes participation. We look forward to
• Risk Factors including Quick Closure seeing you soon and continuing
• Program Exclusions The HSC Reopening Plan will to engage in conversations about
• Mask-wearing be shared in our September how to improve our programs
• Heightened Sanitation & Air newsletter. and services and fully reflect the
community we serve.
12 Community for Positive Aging | Hollywood Senior Center VIRTUAL CALENDAR: communityfpa.org/events-calendar/CFPA: New & returning
volunteer opportunities
IN THE PAST YEAR AND HALF there has been a lot of change for
everyone. Many of us have to learn to tackle things in entirely new ways
or have had to learn to be a lot more patient as we’ve been isolated
from our normal routines. Our amazing volunteer community is no
expectation. During the closure of the HSC building, many volunteers
were able to help our organization in different ways, and many others
have been waiting for opportunities to return or for conditions to be
safer.
With plans to reopen Hollywood Senior Center in September, we are
looking forward to welcoming back so many volunteers to help out at the center once again! And with the
exciting expansion of our organization and increased services through Enhanced Resident Services, the Asian
Food Pantry, and more, we also look forward to offering new opportunities for volunteers to support our
work and mission as we empower people to achieve happy, healthy aging.
Are you eager to return to a previous volunteer role?
With the reopening of the Hollywood Senior Center, we will need lots of volunteers on-site to help us
welcome back participants and make sure everyone has a great experience. For those of you who have been
waiting patiently to return, we are really looking forward to seeing your faces in person again! While we will
definitely be full of activity, please note that not all programs may be immediately operating like they were in
the past as we continue to navigate changing best practices during the pandemic. If your previous role is still
on hold, I am happy to work with you to see if there is a current opportunity that would be a good fit for you
in the interim.
Are you interested in helping in a new role?
Look for lots of new opportunities to help support the entire Community for Positive Aging team! Volunteers
can help facilitate programming like arts and crafts or coffee and conversation at downtown buildings
for individuals served by our Enhanced Resident Services Team. Volunteers are already a huge part of the
success of the Asian Food Pantry downtown and with plans to expand this program in the future we’ll be
looking for more volunteer support as well. This is an incredibly fulfilling volunteer opportunity to help serve
our Asian elders.
Do you need to continue to stay on hiatus?
We also recognize that many individuals need to continue to physically distance themselves at this time to
ensure their health and safety. All CFPA volunteers are welcome to continue to stay on hiatus if needed. I am
also happy to work with you to explore remote volunteer options if that is something you are interested in.
Or if circumstances have changed, and you no longer wish to serve as a volunteer, that is ok too. We hope
you will join us again as a participant!
Reach out to let us know what works best for you!
Whatever category above you may fall into, we want to hear from you. Especially if you are eager to return to
a volunteer role you had in the past I’d love to connect with you this month to discuss. Please contact me at
julieann.barowski@communityfpa.org or call me at 503.288.8303 ext 109 to give me an update.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! —Julie Ann
Interested in volunteering? Please visit our website at communityfpa.org or contact the Volunteer
Program Manager at julieann.barowski@communityfpa.org or 503.288.8303 ext 109.
— from CFPA–HSC Home Page > HSC AT HOME > VIRTUAL EVENTS CALENDAR News & Activities | August 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 June 9 to July 13, 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.
CENTER DONATIONS SPECIAL THANKS GRANTS AWARDED
Lissa Adams Helen Bernhard’s Bakery
Cynthia Bjorkman Brink Communications The Collins Foundation and
Mary Brown
Barbara Fields
Clay Street Table
Feed the Mass Sunderland Foundation
Hollywood Lions Club Fills Donuts COMMUNITY FOR POSITIVE AGING* IS
Heather Keisler Fornes Fleur de Lis Bakery HONORED to receive a $75,000 grant from The
Donald Luey The Giving Tree
Sunderland Foundation for our restroom remodel
Beverly Luzader Grant Park Neighborhood
Association– and other building upgrades and a two-year grant
Dennis O’Hare
Jim Olson Neighbor Helping Program for $60,000 (total) from the Collins Foundation for
Gerda Piggott Grocery Outlet capacity building and staffing. We are so grateful
Walter & Carol Ratzlaf Hollywood Farmers Market for the community investment from these two
Karen Schneider Hollywood Lions foundations. These investments will be well spent
Ann Sheridan Hollywood Neighborhood
to deliver important services and programs, now
Arthur Silverman Gleaners
Hospice Care of the and in the coming year, to empower elders to live
Diane Viehe
Meg Waters Northwest safe and full lives through supportive services and
Pat Windisch Paul Iarrobino social connection.
Robben Woode Metropolitan Family
Services *formerly Hollywood Senior Center and The Giving Tree
REGISTRATION Mother & Child Education
Lynn Sims Center
Edward Vaughn Multnomah County Aging, BIG THANKS TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING
Diane Viehe Disability VOLUNTEERS AND IN-KIND DONORS!
and Veterans Services
Multnomah County Library
GRANTS/
New Seasons Grant Park
FOUNDATIONS
Central NE Neighbors
Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Health Authority
Remembering all those who
Greg & Martha Struxness
Sunderland Foundation
Sunshine Division died in Multnomah County’s
We Do Better
The Collins Foundation
Whole Foods Market record-setting heat wave
DURING JUNE’S RECORD-SETTING HEAT
IN HONOR OF RON THURSTON WAVE, Community for Positive Aging (formerly
Molly Thurston
Hollywood Senior Center and The Giving Tree)
IN MEMORY OF CHRISTINA DEMAS took immediate action distributing information
Chryssie Eleni Voreas about cooling centers, staying safe during
the heat, distributing fans, arranging rides to
IN MEMORY OF JACOB & KATHERINE VAUGHN cooling centers and passing out water. Despite
Edward Vaughn our efforts and those of others, the heat wave
resulted in many deaths. The majority of these
IN MEMORIAM: MARK BULLICK
individuals were older, lived alone and had no
Mark Bullick, longtime Neighborhood Gleaners
air conditioning. May this heartbreaking news
volunteer, passed away last month. Our deepest
sympathies to his family. bring needed advocacy, policy change and
community response to prevent future heat-
related deaths and illnesses.
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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I am looking at my shelf in my front room, also known as my living
Attorneys at Law room
Where I can see this beautiful inlaid wooden music jewelry box
503.288.9291 The song it plays, a song that my mother used to sing to me
Located in Hollywood at When I was very young to comfort me
2035 NE 42nd Ave. (NE 42nd at Tillamook St.) That song, “Brahm’s lullaby,” I shall never forget
The lyrics gave me comfort
General practice, with an emphasis on
Wills, Estates, Probate and Real Estate In my room I find a picture of a little girl
Found at a garage sale here in Portland
— SPECIAL CONCERN FOR SENIORS CITIZENS — I bought it because it looks like her—she is 57 years old now
She enjoys flowers and the flowers in the picture are in a cart
Since she loves flowers, the picture fits my daughter perfectly
A keyboard sits above my mantel
Black and white keys don’t show the colors that can build a
sound castle
And above my mantel, Wind Horse, leaping under the Full Moon
Encouraging me to leap towards my wildest dreams
On my wall, geometric life in the print my friend designed
Answering the call to grow through spirituality
Seven men smiling from my wall
Who, if they knew me, they would believe in me, all
A cup with fun creatures drawn on its face
A gift from new friends, reunited in place
A letter of wood with two hearts inscribed
Written in shaky letters, “thinking of you” inside
Monochrome figures peer at me from a sketchbook
The beauty of possibility, what I’m looking for, I’m hooked
Surrounded by important things
Our rooms remind us of many things
This group poem was written by HSC participants on 7/9/2021.
Our next POETRY POWER! session is Friday, August 13 at 10:30 am.
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