2019 – Page 6 – South Salem Seniors

15 02 '19

Wheelchairs of the Future

by Donna Avina Investment in technology for older Americans has almost tripled since 2017. Every company who makes wheelchairs wants to reinvent the wheel — or the wheelchair, with tech, including WHILL, which has a new Autonomous Drive System (ADS), which makes it self-driving. It was originally designed to be rented to travelers who want…

05 02 '19

February Club & Activity News

Garden Club by Barbara Castle The Garden Club at South Salem Senior Center will meet on February 19, 1 p.m., at the Center. Please note, this is a TUESDAY, not our usual day which is the third Monday of each month. Due to government holidays in January and February, our meetings are on different days….

02 02 '19

So How Did a Furry Rodent become a Weather Guru?

As you may know, today is Groundhog Day. But what is the history of this strange holiday? Find out in this story reprinted from our February newsletter! by Donna Avina February 2 is Candlemas Day. For centuries farmers in France, England, and Germany studied the habits of animals such as bears and badgers, to help…

01 02 '19

Presidentially Speaking: February 2019

Happy 2019 folks. I hope you are ready to cast off any negatives from last year and are ready to open your hearts and minds to a new year. I read an affirmation this morning that stated rather than focusing on negativity or worry, I accept the invitation to pause and remember the truth: Peace…

01 02 '19

February newsletter available now!

Highlights from This Month’s Newsletter… Meetings This Month Board Meeting Monday, February 11, 10 a.m. Meeting is open to any interested member. Agenda is posted on the hallway bulletin board. Membership Meeting The next membership meeting is February 13, 1 p.m. Birthday Reception to follow the meeting. SSSC Volunteers Wanted Travel Coordinator: Plan trips, register…

28 01 '19

A Bus Tour

by Arlene Williams Recently I took a bus tour with Oregon West to Tacoma and Victoria B.C. In Victoria a guide was hired to give our busload a tour of the city. She was very animated as she told about the eccentricities of Victoria. There are several precinct-type divisions of the city. Each has its…

15 01 '19

Seniors Need to be Aware of Scams in 2019

One member writes about her recent experience Have you ever said to yourself: “I’m not as smart as I thought I was.” You may have seen in the media in the last few days a story about an Oregon couple who lost $123,000 from the sale of their house when their title company was hacked….

05 01 '19

January Club & Activity News

Monday Afternoon Crafters by Arlene Williams Recently, I went on a bus tour to Tacoma and Victoria, B.C. As we rode from area to area, I overheard another lady say that she was involved with the Assistance League that sponsors Operation School Bell, that provides clothing and supplies for school children in the Salem Schools. She…

01 01 '19

January newsletter available now!

Highlights from This Month’s Newsletter… Meetings This Month Board Meeting Monday, January 7, 10 a.m. Meeting is open to any interested member. Agenda is posted on the hallway bulletin board. Membership Meeting The next membership meeting is January 9, 1 p.m. Birthday Reception to follow the meeting. A Travel Presentation with Clem Ogilvy of Best…

01 01 '19

Presidentially Speaking: January 2019

Hello to all of you at The South Salem Senior Center. I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, or whatever you prefer. But most of all I would like to thank you all for being a part of our center in whatever capacity you…

Year: 2019