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Senior Activities
50 And Better - July 2010
FIRSTENBURG
COMMUNITY CENTER
700 N.E. 136th Avenue
General information: 487-7036
UPCOMING EVENTS
Firstenberg Community Center
Big Bang Dance: Tuesday, July 6, Lee Nicholas Band, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $4 at the door. Co-sponsored by Fisher’s Landing Assisted Living Community.
Wellness Talk: “Ideas and Incentives on Energy Conservation,” Tuesday, July 13, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Presented by Clark Public Utilities Advisors.
Special talk: “How to Compare and Choose Independent and Assisted Living facilities in Vancouver,” 1-2 p.m. Thursday, June 8. Presented by Senior Care Choices and sponsored by Courtyard Village Retirement.
ONGOING EVENTS
Firstenburg Community Center
Blood Pressure: 1st Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. Sponsored by Highland Terrace in the Loaves & Fishes lunch room.
Birthday Celebration: 2nd Wednesday, noon, with Loaves & Fishes lunch (suggested donation: $2.75 for 60 and over or $6.80 under 60).
Bob and Friends: 1st Thursday, Karaoke with Bob and Friends; July 1, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the Loaves and Fishes lunch room.
Information and Assistance on Health Care Insurance, Medicare and Prescription Drug Program by SHIBA. Free: 2nd Monday, 10 a.m.-noon. Call 487-7015 or 487-7036 to make an appointment. Drop-ins OK.
Financial Clinic: 4th Monday, 10-11:30 a.m. Free one-on-one consultation with a financial planner. Will I outlive my money? Can I lower my taxes? Call 487-7015 for more information or make an appointment.
Legal Clinic: 1st Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, free half hour of consultation with a volunteer attorney, appointment required. Call 487-7015 or 487-7036.
Wii Bowling: Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Try your hand bowling with the Wii Game. Call 487-7015 for more information.
Bean Bag Baseball: Thursdays, noon, no game on the 1st Thursday. Join the Firstenburg Sluggers for Bean Bag Baseball. Call 487-7036 for more information.
Quilting for Kids at Firstenburg: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Quilts will be donated to low income children and NW Children’s Outreach Program. Donations accepted.
CLUBS – All club activities are located in the Trapedero II Room; Club fees are $1 unless otherwise noted.
Firstenburg Community Center
Bingo: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Bring a white elephant gift (something clean, usable) in exchange for a bingo card. 4th Monday, Balloon Bingo prizes by Have a Heart.
Bridge: Wednesdays, 12:30-4 p.m.
Computer Basics: Learn about Internet Access and Outlook Express and sign up in the Trapadero II room. Beginning: Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., Intermediate: Tuesdays 10-11:45a.m.
Cribbage: Fridays, noon-3 p.m.
Chess: Fridays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Double Pinochle: Tuesdays, noon-3:30 p.m., Thursdays, 5-8 p.m.
Hand & Foot Card Game: Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon and 3-7 p.m., Saturday noon-4 p.m.
Knitting & Crochet: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your own needles and yarn, teaching assistance available.
Mah Jongg: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Mexican Train Dominoes: Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon
CLASSES
Please check the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation catalog for additional details on classes, registration fees, location, etc. People age 60 and over will receive a 10 percent discount on Adult Enrichment classes. Call 487-7001 or 487-7100 for more information or to register. Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Firstenburg Community Center
Beginning Line Dance: Boot and scoot into some dancing fun. No partner needed.
Belly Dance: Get fit while having fun with the basic foundations of belly dance.
Night Club 2-Step Social Dancing: Learn the basics of ballroom dancing; this dance is quickly replacing the waltz.
West Coast Swing: The class will teach you basics of partner dancing. Get moving to popular music from yesterday and today!
Salsa Dancing: Learn smooth rhythm and syncopation that makes Salsa fun; no partner needed.
Photography Techniques/Point/Shoot Class: Learn photography options and the many features, modes, and menus on your camera; share your pictures and critique them.
Vegetarian Cooking “Go Cheesy Dairy Free”: Incredible pure-vegetarian options made with natural, animal-free ingredients.
Cell Phone Simplicity: This class is geared specifically for seniors who are confused by their cell phone options. Learn the features of cell phones and how to use them.
Foot Care Clinic: Basic 30-minute routine treatment. Set appointment at time of registration.
LUEPKE CENTER
1009 E McLoughlin Blvd.
(behind Marshall Center)
General information: 487-7050
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Luepke Center
Tea and Topics
The first Wednesday of each month in the Community Room, 1-2:30 p.m. Please join your friends for an informative presentation by guest speakers on a variety of topics to increase your awareness or help improve your life. Tea and cookies will be served. Free.
Staying Independent in Your Own Home: July 7. Presented by Homewatch Caregivers.
50+ Travel Program: Aug. 4. Presented by 50+ Travel Tour Planners.
Mark and the Memphis Kings present ELVIS NIGHTS: Friday, July 16, 7-9:30 p.m. All ages are invited to this fundraiser for Fifty and Better Programs and Loaves and Fishes, Inc. Shake, rattle and roll to the live music of one of the areas hottest Elvis tribute bands. Light refreshments and free photos with Elvis. All ages welcome; $5 for five years and older; $3 if under five. Register for activity #78677. Sponsored by VCPR, Loaves and Fishes, Inc. and Van Mall Retirement Living. Luepke Community Room.
Sunday Dances
Dance on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Bands are subject to change. Tickets are $3 at the door with light refreshments provided. July 4—NO Sunday Dance; July 11—Lee Nicholas; July 18—John Lazzari; July 25—New Horizon.
Noon Concerts: Wednesday, July 7—Vancouver Pops Orchestra; July 14—Aaron Meyer, July 28—Misty Mamas; Aug. 4—Key of Dreams. We will depart Luepke Center at 11:15 a.m. and arrive back around 1:30 p.m. $2 per person. Let’s take our lunch to Esther Short Park and listen to music. Register early by phone at 487-7100, or sign up at the Marshall Community Center. You may also register at the Luepke Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hike Orientation
Luepke Center
New! 50+ Forever Young Hiker/Walker Orientation: Thursday, July 1, 12:30-2 p.m. If you are new to Luepke Center’s hiking or walking programs, a one-hour orientation class is required and will be held on the 1st Thursday of each month. What to expect, what to bring and what to wear, as well as program requirements, will be discussed. If you sign up for a hike on orientation day, you will receive a one time discount card to use at time of registration. Power Point presentation by hiking guide, Rod Cusic. For questions or for more information please call Lisa at 487-7054. Luepke Center Conference Room.
Go Green
Recycle Bin—Located in the Luepke Parking Lot: Please join in this fundraising project by bringing your newspaper, cardboard and phone books for recycling. Funds received will go to 50+ Activities. Recycle bin available every day.
Theme Activities
Luepke Center
Join us in the Luepke Center Community Room for special theme activities and morning fun.
Anniversaries: 2nd Thursday, 11 a.m.
Birthdays: 4th Monday, 11 a.m.
Morning Dances:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:45 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Stay for a Loaves & Fishes lunch (suggested donation: $2.75 for 60 and over; or $6.80 under 60).
Mondays—Florence and John
Wednesdays—John Lazzari
Thursdays—The Playmates
Morning Special Activities
Entertainment begins around 10:15 a.m. Call 487-7050 or 487-7055 for activity details.
Firecrackers and Fun Bingo: Friday, July 2. Sponsored by Fishers Landing.
Wii Olympics and Bingo: Tuesday, July 20. Enjoy a festive morning of fun. Sponsored by Health Net.
CLUBS
Luepke Center—Club Fees are $1 unless otherwise noted.
Club Leaders Wanted!
Looking for club leaders for Diabetes Club and Doll/Craft Club. If interested, please contact Kelly at 487-7055.
Bingo: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., bring a white elephant gift (something clean, usable) in exchange for a bingo card. Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., bring a can of food or purchased unopened food item in exchange for a bingo card.
Blood Pressure Check: 1st Friday of every month, 8:15-10:15 a.m., Alcoa Room.
Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. No bridge Friday, June 18.
50+ Computer Lab: Visit our new Computer Lab in Luepke’s Alcoa Room. Available to people 50 and older during designated hours. All users must check in at Luepke Center Front Desk each time prior to visiting the lab.
Caring For Your Hearing: 1st Friday of the month, 11 a.m.-noon. No fee. Free pack of hearing aide batteries for all current hearing aide users. Sponsored by Beltone Hearing.
Cribbage: Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.
Financial Clinic: 2nd Tuesday of the month, noon-2 p.m., Suite 1. Free private consultation with a local Financial Planner. Appointment required, please call 487-7050.
New! Hand and Foot Card Club: Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Club: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Drop in for a fun game of horseshoes. Luepke Center west horseshoe pits. For details contact Darell Coulson at 576-7650.
Knitting: Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon
Legal Clinic: Free half-hour consultation (by appointment only) with local attorney on Wednesdays. Call 487-7050 to schedule an appointment.
Mah Jongg: Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon, and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. New members welcome. Contact Kelly at 487-7055 for more information.
Marshallaires Choir: No practice June through August. Practice will resume on Monday, Sept. 13, 1-3 p.m. For membership or performance information, contact Richard Smitley at 576-0752. New members welcome. No fee.
Men’s Cooking: Fridays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Marshall Center Kitchen and Conference Room. The Men’s Cooking Club is looking for new members. If you like to cook, swap recipes and meet new folks, this is a great group. Please contact Kelly at 487-7055 for more information.
50+ Coed Volleyball and Basketball: Noon-2 p.m. Drop-in fee $2. Volleyball—Tuesdays and Thursdays, Marshall Center Gym South; No Wednesday and Friday summer Basketball (basketball will resume in Sept.).
Page Turners Book Club: 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon.
Pinochle: Tuesdays, noon-3 p.m.
Quilters Club: Mondays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Marshall Center Craft Room East.
Racehorse Pinochle: Fridays, 1-3 p.m.
Red Herring Mystery Book Club: 2nd Monday, 1-2 p.m. New members welcome! Our new book club covers everything from adventure thrillers to cozy mysteries. Please take a moment and join this lively group for exciting and interesting monthly discussions. Tea and goodies provided.
Stay Healthy Check In: 2nd Monday, 11:15 a.m. Sponsored by Clearwater Springs Senior Living.
Vancouver Metro Senior Softball Association: For more information, cost, etc. please contact John Aarhus at 574-3017 or jtaarhus@comcast.net
Writing Group: Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon (no meeting first Friday of the month). Writing experience preferred.
SENIOR FITNESS
Luepke Center
New! 50+ Forever Young Hiker/Walker Orientation: 1st Thursday of each month, 12:30-2 p.m., Luepke Conference Room. If you are new to Luepke Center’s hiking or walking program, a one hour orientation class is required prior to participation (no registration necessary). Program requirements, what to bring and to wear will be discussed and questions will be answered by the program guide.
50+ Forever Young Hikers
All hikes are designed for hikers with experience. You must be able to maintain a pace of a 20-minute mile. Please check the rating on the hike and pay consideration to the distance and elevation gain since many of these hikes are located in distant wilderness areas. If you have not hiked with us before, please call Lisa Deane at 487-7054 for more information.
Join us for year-round adventures through the great Northwest, from the Columbia River Gorge to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. A great way to stay active, meet new people and have fun. Hikes are approximately 4-6 miles, round-trip. All hikes may include a second afternoon hike, time and weather permitting. Hiking boots, a whistle, a water bottle and a walking stick are recommended.
Tuesdays
8 a.m.-5 p.m., $16 (Bring a lunch).
Pre-registration required; call 487-7100 or register online at vanclarkparks-rec.org. Meet at Luepke Center 15 minutes prior to hike departure. All hikes leave by van from Luepke Center parking lot. Bring money for a beverage/snack/comfort stop on each hike. Instructor/guide: Rod Cusic. Volunteer driver/guides: Roger Juhl, Ellen Burns and Harvey Stone.
Easy: 4 miles with an elevation gain of up to 300 feet. Must be able to walk a 20-minute mile on fairly level ground with little elevation gain.
Moderate: 4-6 miles with an elevation gain of up to 1,500 feet. May include slopes and/or steep areas.
Difficult: 6-8 miles with an elevation gain of up to 2,500 feet. Involves harder climbing, rocky terrain, possible steep and/or narrow paths.
Ramona Falls, Mt. Hood—Ore., July 6: Moderate. 7.1 miles, 1,000 foot elevation gain. Hike along a portion of the Sandy River and Ramona Creek, to Ramona Falls, a 120-foot high cliff of moss covered columnar basalt. Great views of Mt. Hood along the trail.
Veda Lake and Trillium Lake Loop—Ore., July 13: Easy-Moderate. 4.8 miles, 750-foot elevation gain. A tiny lake with catchable brook trout, fine views of Mt. Hood, as well as wildflowers, Pacific Silver fir and mountain hemlock along the way.
Mystery Hike, July 20: Moderate. 5-7 miles, 500-1,200 foot elevation gain. This will be a great hike full of fun and adventure.
Cascade Head Nature Conservancy—Ore., July 27: Moderate-Difficult. 5 miles, 900-foot elevation gain. Cascade Head was named by sailors who spotted waterfalls cascading from sheer ocean cliffs. Trail begins through dense wooded and swampy areas and then opens to a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and Salmon River Estuary.
Pacific Crest Trail #2000, Steamboat Lake—Wash., Aug. 3: Easy, 5 miles, 200-foot elevation gain. This hike is a must for old growth forest lovers. As part of the 2,600-mile long Pacific Crest Trail, this section of the PCT is the most remembered by many for the huge cedars, firs and hemlocks.
Luepke Center
50+ Forever Young Walkers
Calling all non-walkers and future hikers. Join our Wednesday walking adventures in the beautiful Vancouver area, meet new folks and enjoy the great outdoors while getting fit. Walkers may reach a level where they can participate in a more vigorous hiking program with longer and more strenuous year round hikes. Volunteer guide, Rod Cusic. Walks take place on a Wednesday and are only $5 per walk. Pre-registration required; call 487-7100 or register online at vanclarkparks-rec.org.
Meet at Luepke Center lobby at 8:45 a.m. Walks leave at 9 a.m. You provide your own transportation to designated trailhead. Lunch with the group is optional.
Lewisville Park—Wash., July 7: Built in 1936 by the Washington Parks Association, it is one of the oldest publicly owned parks in Clark County. Enjoy lots of old growth firs and the clear running waters of the Lewis River.
Eastbank Esplanade, Portland—Ore., July 21: Walk along the Willamette River Waterfront and experience the hustle and bustle of city life as we pass 22 interpretive displays which describe the history of the bridges and riverfront restoration.
WELLNESS
Wellness
Marshall Center—1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 487-7100 for more information or to register. Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Chair Fitness: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:25 a.m.
Low-Impact, Fitness class: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Fit for Life, Fitness class: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:45-8:45 a.m. Appropriate for seniors—all levels.
Gentle Stretch: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:45-8:55 a.m.
Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15-1:00 p.m.
Senior Circuit: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15-8:55 a.m. or 9-9:45 a.m.
CLASSES
Please check Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation catalog for additional details on classes, registration fees, dates, locations, etc. If you are 60 and over, please ask for a 10% discount on Adult Enrichment classes. Call 487-7100 for more information or to register. Pre-registration is required for all classes.
Marshall/Luepke Campus
Adult Tap Workshop: Take time this summer to brush up on your tap dance skills. A great way to engage your mind and body and stay fit.
Confronting Your Clutter Crisis—Blasting through the Blockage: Strategies for getting rid of clutter.
Foot Care: Routine treatment followed with a short foot massage.
Grandparents’ Guide to College Funding: Learn strategies on lowering estate and income taxes while helping grandchildren with an education at the same time.
Legal Eagles: Separate and Prenuptial Property Agreements, Estate Planning to Avoid Probate.
Line Dance: Beginning and intermediate classes. No partner needed; great exercise for the mind and body.
Mah Jongg Camp: Learn this exciting game in just four days. $10 supply fee for new students.
Moonlight Mah Jongg: Enjoy your hot summer evenings playing Mah Jongg.
Fourth of July Mah Jongg Party: Wear red, white, blue and play Mah Jongg. Prizes and goodies provided.
Upper Body Massage Therapy: Do something nice just for YOU! Upper body fully clothed seated 15 minute massage.
VA Benefit Options: Are you or a family member a Veteran? Find out what benefits are available to you.
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