http://www.boomnw.com/news/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591543411861600 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591543411861600 en-us Given the current economic climate, buying a nice gift for Mother’s Day may be more difficult than in years past. But people across the nation are discovering that the best gifts are often free.  This Mother’s Day, you can show Mom how to save an estimated $4,000 a year on her Medicare ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591570371898700 2012-05-01 16:41:43 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591570371898700 en-us Join Northwest Senior Theatre in a cross-country trip to the glittering lights of the Great White Way in the company’s 2012 spring show, “Broadway Dreamers – On Our Way!” The Portland-based musical theater troupe, made up of performers 55 and older, presents the show at 2 ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591560232395900 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591560232395900 en-us The deadline for submitting items for the June calendar is 5 p.m. May 15. Email listings to editor@boomnw.com. 1 • Broadway Rose Theatre Company presents “The Andrews Brothers”: Performances continue through May 20 at the Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 S.W. Grant Ave., Tigard. ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591531169196200 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591531169196200 en-us Darren R. Williams is owner of All Generations, a general contracting business based in Clackamas and serving the tri-county area. Williams is a certified aging in place specialist (CAPS). Reach him at office@allgenerations.us or 1-800-656-9960. Visit the company’s website at ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591524479867000 2012-05-01 16:34:04 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591524479867000 en-us Joe Bushue is a travel agent and Gresham resident who has been tolerating multiple sclerosis for 30-plus years. Reach him at joebushue@live.com. I thought a good way to relax on a rainy Sunday afternoon was to watch a John Wayne movie. I needed a few good stress-free hours. I had a DVD I ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591516187491400 2012-05-01 16:32:41 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591516187491400 en-us In 2008, while his merchandizing company was laying off most its 1,500 employees, district manager Paul Lauderbach was downsized to part-time. Then, like a lot of other laid-off older workers, his life got tougher. First, he signed up for COBRA, so he would have continuing health coverage even ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591506857953600 2012-05-01 16:31:08 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591506857953600 en-us E-cycle your old computers May 19 at PCC-Sylvania Portland Community College will hold its fifth annual computer recycling drive Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at PCC’s Sylvania campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. Unwanted computer towers, laptops, monitors, printers, keyboards, ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591195839307200 2012-05-01 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=133591195839307200 en-us Helen Bolin admits she’s never been big on exercise, “but I like to walk,” the Southeast Portland resident says. Nonetheless, after Bolin turned 65, she received a postcard advertisement from Lloyd Athletic Club and started taking cardio classes there. She also signed up for a ...