http://www.boomnw.com/news/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126697913491217600 2010-02-28 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126697913491217600 en-us Calendar items for April are due by 5 p.m. Monday, March 15. E-mail listings to editor@boomnw.com. Photos also may be e-mailed in jpg format. 1 AARP Tax Assistance: Monday through Thursday, through April 15, times vary, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., Portland, 503-288-8303. ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773410102866200 2010-03-04 12:21:41 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773410102866200 en-us Diane Dennis is a life transition coach appearing monthly on television’s “AM Northwest.” Contact her at 503-972-3441, Dianeden@centurytel.net or www.coachdianed.com. Author and actress Carrie Fisher said that a man once told her he didn’t like “that side of ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773399033057200 2010-03-04 12:19:50 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773399033057200 en-us A guide to cyber love As single baby-boomers increasingly turn to online dating, they might also be looking for guidance in how to navigate cyberspace to their best advantage. Linda K. Miller knows how. The author of “In Search of My Last 1st Date” (Langdon Street Press) has ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773335425996200 2010-03-04 12:09:14 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773335425996200 en-us OASIS, the nonprofit enrichment organization for adults 50 and older, offers the following class highlights during March. Unless otherwise noted, events are held at OASIS, located on the fourth floor of the downtown Portland Macy’s store at 621 S.W. Fifth Ave. A $7 processing fee per term ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773328063608000 2010-03-04 12:08:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773328063608000 en-us Joe Bushue is a travel agent and lifelong Gresham resident who has been tolerating multiple sclerosis for more than 30 years. His column for BOOM! recounts some of the humorous sides of his disability and his slants on life in general. Reach him by e-mail at joebushue@hotmail.com. It ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773296777809400 2010-03-04 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773296777809400 en-us Gather around: Ken Iverson, Julie Strozyk and Anne Rutherford have a few new stories to share about themselves. The three local residents, who make up a group called RiversEdge Storytellers, will perform a show titled “Tales of Body and Soul” this month at Hipbone Studios in ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773279615846500 2010-03-04 11:59:56 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773279615846500 en-us Super Colon at Meridian Park The Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ will visit Legacy Meridian Park Hospital on Thursday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 20-foot-long, 8-foot-high inflatable replica of the human colon will be on the main admission lobby at the hospital, 19300 S.W. 65th Ave. in ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773235116272400 2010-03-04 11:52:31 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773235116272400 en-us When Muriel Ganopole moved to Rose Villa senior living community with her husband two years ago, she wasted no time jumping into the social scene. Ganopole took over the task of arranging classes and events at the Southeast Portland retirement facility. But she wanted another way to get acquainted ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773223293793300 2010-03-04 11:50:32 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773223293793300 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 hosts the show “Health Matters” Sundays at 9 a.m. on KPAM 860 radio. Reach him at ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773163457012600 2010-03-04 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773163457012600 en-us A native painted turtle struck by a car is on the mend, its broken shell pinned together with picture-hanging wire. An American kestrel, a small falcon, is fattening up after nearly starving on a diet of hamburger. Feathered, furry, amphibious, the patients at the Audubon Society of Portland ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773147139835700 2010-03-04 11:37:51 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773147139835700 en-us Make an impact by mentoring youth; orientation March 18 Impact Northwest, a non-profit, anti-poverty agency, is looking for multicultural retiree/baby boomer-age adults to volunteer their time to mentor youth from low-income neighborhoods in Northeast and Southeast Portland. A mentor ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773131601493700 2010-03-04 11:35:16 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126773131601493700 en-us Exercise is important at any age, but the moves you choose likely will change as you grow older. The onset of joint and muscle pain begins to limit mobility, making downhill skiing or flag football difficult. Additionally, a loss in muscle mass and bone density might slow down some people. The ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471569908837400 2010-02-04 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471569908837400 en-us The moment your ophthalmologist says, “There’s nothing more I can do to save your eyesight,” Low Vision Consultants can step in and help. This new Portland-area business offers in-home consultations to people with low vision, providing tips, tools and resources that enable them ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471541157991500 2010-02-04 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471541157991500 en-us The merriment starts at 10 a.m. sharp. Fist bumping. Arm waving. Clapping. Chanting. Singing. Laughing. Lots of laughing, which is the point. The contagious sounds pouring from the Laughter Yoga class at CherryWood Village retirement community in Southeast Portland lure passersby from the hallway ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471527290407600 2010-02-04 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471527290407600 en-us Paul J. Rosen 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 radio show “Health Matters” ... http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471494055641100 2010-02-04 00:00:00 http://www.boomnw.com/news/story.php?story_id=126471494055641100 en-us VIEWS hosts ‘Conversations on Aging’ VIEWS (Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being of Seniors) will host three free “Conversations on Aging” workshops for older adults in February. For information on location and registration, call 503-261-6181. The workshop ...