http://www.boomnw.com/news/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346836186417800 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346836186417800 en-us Portrait photography documents the milestones of our lives, from our first birthday to our high school graduation to our wedding day. But when people grow old, they seldom, if ever, have pictures taken of themselves. Family photos may show Grandpa as a young soldier, but not as the vital senior ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346806289481000 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346806289481000 en-us “Hot Flashes,” the long-running musical comedy by Kate Finn and Rick Weiss, will return for six final shows Sept. 18 to Oct. 3 at the Portland Metro Performing Arts Center, 9003 S.E. Stark St. Performances are Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The show, which began its ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346795128201400 2010-09-02 15:52:31 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346795128201400 en-us Learn something new this year, whether you take a computer class, join a film discussion or explore possibilities for a second career. The following organizations offer enrichment classes for older adults: Senior Studies Institute “We learn from each other and we never stop ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346784872206800 2010-09-02 15:50:48 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346784872206800 en-us Paul J. Rosen, J.D., L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist, master of Nutrition Response Testing and clinic director and senior clinician at AcuNatural Family Healthcare in Vancouver, Wash. He hosts the radio show “Health Matters” Sundays at 9 a.m. on KPAM 860 radio. Reach him at ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346762201027100 2010-09-02 15:47:02 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346762201027100 en-us Americans travel for pleasure, for business and, increasingly, for a more altruistic reason: to help people in need. Some call it “voluntourism,” the practice of giving something back to the place you are visiting, enriching other lives as well as your own. Karen Shimada, a 55-year-old ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346745252766900 2010-09-02 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346745252766900 en-us Dr. Bonnie Wickwire has been in the alternative medicine field for more than 15 years. She practices at Lakeview Chiropractic and Natural Medicine in downtown Milwaukie and can be reached at 503-496-1213 or drwickwire@gmail.com. Abraham Lincoln once said. “Every man over 40 is responsible ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346730413175400 2010-09-02 15:41:44 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346730413175400 en-us Bob Mandelson has bicycled up and down the West Coast and all around Europe. But crossing the Continental Divide on two wheels in 80- and 90-degree weather while hauling a 35-pound trailer laden with camping gear is – well, the 65-year-old Vancouver, Wash., resident actually thinks he’d ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346717814610900 2010-09-02 15:39:38 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128346717814610900 en-us Join a conversation on finding meaning in later life The non-profit organization VIEWS (Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being of Seniors) will lead a free “Conversation on Finding Meaning in Later Life” on Friday, Sept.10, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. at the Rose Center, 211 ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128295107772669500 2010-08-30 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128295107772669500 en-us Calendar items for October are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. E-mail listings to editor@boomnw.com. Photos also may be e-mailed in jpg format. 1 • Diabetes Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, The Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie. Lt. Jed Wachlin ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088233029954400 2010-08-03 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088233029954400 en-us Exercising outside in hot and humid conditions can be hard on your heart, especially for athletes who haven’t adapted to the heat, according to the American Heart Association. Extremely hot weather causes dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. These risks increase when the humidity is ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088178756413100 2010-08-03 17:29:47 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088178756413100 en-us Dollars & $ense is a regular column on personal finance prepared and distributed by certified public accountants, produced in cooperation with the Oregon Society of CPAs (www.orcpa.org) and the American Institute of CPAs (www.aicpa.org). Copyright 2010 The American Institute of Certified Public ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088163087995800 2010-08-03 17:27:10 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088163087995800 en-us Paul J. Rosen, J.D., L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist, a master of Nutrition Response Testing and the clinic director and senior clinician at AcuNatural Family Healthcare in Vancouver, Wash. He has written the book “The Great Health Heist” and hosts the weekly radio show “Health ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088154500797700 2010-08-03 17:25:45 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088154500797700 en-us Dr. Bonnie Wickwire has been in the alternative medicine field for more than 15 years. Besides focusing on baby boomers, she loves to treat problems with digestion, menopause, allergies, arthritis, fatigue, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. She also offers natural hormone therapy for women ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088143896685800 2010-08-03 17:23:58 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088143896685800 en-us When temperatures climb outside, many homebound seniors struggle to keep cool in houses that have no fans or air conditioning. Each year citizens from throughout the greater Portland-Vancouver area respond to this need by donating fans to help keep frail elderly neighbors comfortable during the ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088117621240500 2010-08-03 17:19:36 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=128088117621240500 en-us Gresham-area seniors are taking mass transit and having fun, thanks to a program that organizes group trips to destinations in the tri-county area. The program, called Riders Club, is sponsored by Ride Connection, the non-profit organization that provides transportation options for those in need ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=127990711500694700 2010-07-31 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=127990711500694700 en-us A class in computer protection and maintenance, a tour of the Columbia Gorge and Mount Hood, and a discussion of Portland’s future are among the August program highlights offered by OASIS, the nonprofit enrichment organization for mature adults. Unless otherwise noted, the following events ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=127990686856893400 2010-07-31 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=127990686856893400 en-us Senior Walk for Wellness The city of Portland and Legacy Health Systems will host the Senior Walk for Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Stenzel Healing Garden at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital at 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave. The free event, open to all, will include a tour ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=127990612157257000 2010-07-31 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=127990612157257000 en-us Send calendar listings for the September issue by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, to editor@boomnw.com. 1 • Einstein exhibit: Through Sept. 26, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., 503-797-4677. Explore the mysteries of space and time and journey inside the mind of one of ...