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August 2019 On The GoWWW.LOACC.INFOFollow us - Lake Oswego Adult Community Center ACCOn the Go in LO September / October 2019 For more information or to register for ACC programs, call 503-635-3758. The Living Well Talk Series Kick- Off Event Owning Our Stories & Living Our Truth with Author Cheryl Strayed Hear a voice of inspiration as New York Times bestselling author of Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things, Brave Enough and Torch, Cheryl Strayed, shares her courageous life story about what she has learned, what she knows now, and its evolution into global success. A light reception and book signing with Cheryl Strayed after the event. Registration required. Res $15/Non Res $20. Lakeridge High School Auditorium. 19571 2-4p Su 9/8 Estate Planning Estate tax does not get a lot of press despite generating over $100M in revenue for the state of Oregon. Come learn more from Myatt & Bell, P.C. about Oregon Estate Tax, the different tools used in tax planning, and how to do incapacity planning and tax planning simultaneously to save cost and create peace of mind! Registration is required. 19677 1-2:30p Tu 10/1 How We Grow Old Stories of Aging in Oregon No matter our age, we all hear and tell stories about growing older that reflect the community’s and our own ideals and fears. This is the focus of How We Grow Old: Stories of Aging in Oregon and Beyond, a free conversation with Melissa Madenski. Registration required. 19576 10-11:30a W 10/23 How You Can Afford Long Term Care Attorney Michael Rose from Pixton Law Group is presenting on how to pay for long term care using private funds or by qualifying for Medicaid or Veterans Aid. He will help answer important questions such as “How can I qualify without impoverishing my spouse?” and “How can I quality if I am over the income or resource limit?” Registration required. 20104 9-10:30a Tu 9/10 Middle Class & Stories about Wealth Class is related to wealth and money, but it also involves much more than that. From education to the shows we watch, the words we use, and the clothes we wear. What exactly is the middle class, who does it include and exclude, and why does it get so much attention? This is the focus of The Middle Class and Other Stories about Wealth, Status, and Power, a free conversation with Adam Davis. Registration required. 19554 12-1:30p M 9/16 Day Trip Policy There are no refunds for day trips that include expenses PREPAID by the Adult Community Center unless a replacement participant can be found. All other day trips may be canceled with a refund up to five working days prior to departure. A $5 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund. In the event that the ACC cancels a trip, a full refund will be given. Lunch is usually before main activity. Trip participants are expected to participate independently with no special supervision or assistance from staff or other participants. Staff cannot manage one to one assistance. If you have questions, please call the ACC at 503-635-3758. Let’s Do Lunch with Kat Riley! Lunch is on your own. Departure time listed, please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. McGraths Fish House - Milwaukie Cost includes transportation and escort. Lunch on your own. Res $7/Non-Res $10 20089 11a-2p Th 9/19 Industry - Tualatin Cost includes transportation and escort. Lunch on your own. Res $7/Non-Res $10 20090 11a-2p Th 10/24 Sunday Solo Dinner Group Enjoy the company of others for a casual mid-day dinner. Reservations required, participants meet at the designated restaurant. You purchase your lunch/dinner. Pre-registration required. Call the ACC at 503-635-3758. Cracker Barrel - Tualatin 20091 2p Su 9/15 Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que 20092 2p Su 10/20 Take a “Daycation” with Us! Wild Free Showing at the Lake Theater You are invited to a free showing of Wild - the film inspired by Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling book. Doors open at 5 p.m., check-in by 5:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. To reserve your seat, call 503-635-3758. Lake Theater - 106 N. State Street 20031 6p Th 9/5 Alder Creek Kayak 50+ Trip Tour Have fun exploring part of the Willamette River Water Trail! Transportation provided to George Rogers Park. After a basic safety briefing and a few pointers on technique, the group will launch from the beach and head to Hog Island just about a mile up river. We will paddle as a group learning about the area and picking up a few new skills along the way. After the tour enjoy lunch on your own at Lake Oswego’s Manzana Rotisserie Grill. Transportation included, no previous experience is required. Res/Non Res $55 20073 8:30a-2p Th 9/12 Day Trippers Future trips will be announced in upcoming ACC On the Go newsletters! Lake Oswego Adult Community Center 505 G Avenue Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-635-3758 Balance and Strength for Everyday Living Do you feel unsteady? Experiencing dizziness? Worried about walking on plush carpet, grass or uneven sidewalks? If yes, then one of your four balance systems isn’t properly working. Colleen Gilroy, PT will present on the four major components for balance control, most common reasons adults fall, vertigo and five easy exercises to challenge and change your balance. Registration required. 19549 9:30-11:30a M 9/16 Medicare & You 2020 If you will be eligible for Medicare soon, are new to Medicare, want to know if there will be any changes in your coverage for 2020, or want to change your current provider, Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) trained volunteers and staff will be here to discuss these issues. Open enrollment for 2020 begins 11/15/19 and ends 12/7/19. Registration required. 19572 1-2p Tu 10/22 19573 6-7p Tu 10/22 Growing Older in Your Home Learn about workable renovations and universal design. Explore home care and finance options that support aging in your home. Registration required. 20001 9-11:30a Tu 10/22 Aging Mastery Program Aging Mastery Program® is an approach to living that celebrates the gift of longevity. Offered just one time each year, the program seeks to address the increase in life expectancy we now enjoy. Expert lectures, goal-setting, daily practices, and peer support to help participants make meaningful changes in their lives. Space is limited and registration required. Res/Non-Res $45 19990 2-3:30p Tu 9/10-11/5 Stay Healthy & on Your Feet with Providence Hospital The LOACC is partnering with Providence Hospital for the first time to bring a multidimensional program to help participants maximize health by preventing falls. The program will review ideas you can do proactively to keep you or the ones you love from taking a tumble. A short Tai Chi class is offered at the end of the program. Refreshments provided. No cost but space is limited, please preregister. 20100 9:30a-11:30p Tu 9/17 Registration for All Classes, Activities and Trips Begins at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 5 Lakewood Theatre Dress Rehearsal Lakewood Theatre presents “The Rocky Horror Show.” Humorous musical tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940’s through early 1970’s with its array of characters who seduce, entangle and gyrate to tunes that are out of this world. Check-in at 7 p.m. performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Part of our V.I.P. donor partnership. Registration required. 19558 7:30p Th 9/5 Living Well Talk Series Join us each month as we explore different areas of health and wellness. Preregistration required. Healing the Hurt with Georgena Eggleston We can often feel at a loss when trying to heal our past hurts or when dealing with our unresolved grief. Receive permission, assurance, practical guidance to discover where emotional pain lives in your body, and how to release it and replace the thoughts that keep you stuck. Registration required. Res/Non Res $5 19978 6p Tu 9/10 The Gifts of Failure with Laure Redmond The primary difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is that successful people fail more often. Mistakes are the portal to: creativity, learning something new, having a fresh outlook, and becoming wise. Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s a success building block. Complimentary Wine and Refreshments! Registration required. Res/Non Res $5 19979 6p F 9/13 How to Manage a Narcissist with Elizabeth Trautwein When you have a relationship with a narcissist, the repetitive self-centeredness takes its toll. Learn from someone who specializes in narcissistic relationships, Learn to understand and heal from their past, set boundaries, break patterns, and learn to trust yourself and others in order to have healthier relationships. Registration required. Res/Non Res $5 19980 6p F 10/18 Making Connections: Support Groups Groups are open to everyone and offer a safe place in which to share, learn and connect. There is no fee or registration required. Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support 3rd Wednesday 1:30-3:30p ACC - 505 G Avenue Family Caregiver Discussion Group 4th Wednesday 7-8:30p ACC - 505 G Avenue Memories in the Making For those with memory loss, the world has grown confusing, overwhelming, and maybe even a little frightening. Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making® (MIM) is an art program for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia that brings comfort and joy through the process of creating watercolors. Space is limited and registration is required. 19998 1-2:30p Th 10/3-11/21 Aging Well An 8 week discussion group with Joan Hardy, L.P.C. who has over 25 years of experience teaching and facilitating groups for adults in transition. Topics she’ll discuss are the components of “Aging Well” that have evolved through research studies and often overlap: mental function; exercise; nutrition; getting back to nature; relationships; stress management; attitude; recreation; sleep/rest; spirituality (not necessarily religion); service to others; elderhood roles. Registration is required. Res $45/Non-Res $68 19676 9-11a M 9/10-10/29