Calendar

September 2008

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September 6 - The 2nd Annual Hold On To Your Memory Conference
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
The 2nd Annual Conference on Aging & Memory in the African American Community being held at Portland Community College, Cascade Campus. This year's event features keynote speaker Monique Williams, MD, an expert on culturally competent health care in teh African-American community. more info

September 10 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. September's Personal Advocate meeting will feature Wes Fitzmeyer from Elder Friendly business Fitzmeyer Meyer LLP speaking about elder law, power of attroney, etc. more info

September 10 - Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation Conference on Preventing Gun Violence
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Conference on Preventing Gun Violence
September 10, 2008
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
The last major conference on gun violence in Oregon was in September 1998. The 2008 conference will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Smith Memorial Student Union (Smith Hall) at Portland State University. Cosponsors include the Sidney Lezak Project and PSU's College of Urban and Public Affairs. The conference will feature an extraordinary group of speakers (see more info).

They are inviting people from law enforcement, other government agencies, health care organizations, community organizations concerned about gun violence, the legal community, and other groups to attend the conference. Due to significant funding that they have recently received, the registration fee is now only $25 per person.

more info

September 15 - Senior Tax Stimulus & Health Insurance Assistance at St. Johns Library
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The IRS estimates 80,000 eligible Oregon retirees have not applied for the tax stimulus.
Over 3,000 persons with Medicare coverage in Multnomah my be eligible to buy their prescription medicatio0ns, but have not yet applied for extra help with Medicare Part D.
St Johns Library
7510 N. Charleston, Portland OR
Mon, Sept. 15, Noon - 3pm
more info

September 17 - Commission Meeting
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Commission advises Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services, Multnomah County, and the City of Portland on the concerns and needs of older adults in our community. With strong advocacy, this dynamic group has shaped the aging policy on all levels. more info

September 18 - Senior Tax Stimulus & Health Insurance Assistance at Woodstock Library
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The IRS estimates 80,000 eligible Oregon retirees have not applied for the tax stimulus.
Over 3,000 persons with Medicare coverage in Multnomah my be eligible to buy their prescription medicatio0ns, but have not yet applied for extra help with Medicare Part D.
Woodstock Library
6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland OR
Thurs, Sept. 18, Noon - 3:00pm
more info

September 30 - Senior Tax Stimulus & Health Insurance Assistance at St. Johns Library
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The IRS estimates 80,000 eligible Oregon retirees have not applied for the tax stimulus.
Over 3,000 persons with Medicare coverage in Multnomah my be eligible to buy their prescription medicatio0ns, but have not yet applied for extra help with Medicare Part D.
St Johns Library
7510 N. Charleston, Portland OR
Tue, Sept. 30, 12:30 - 3:30pm
more info

October 2008

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October 1 - Living Well Workshops presented by OHSU
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Healthy lifestyle workshops for people with chronic conditions and those that care for them. During a 6-week workshop, you will learn real-life skills for living a full, healthy life with a chronic condition. This course is recommended for people with all different chronic conditions and their family or friends. Chronic conditions include diabetes, asthma, depression, anxiety, heart disease, and other ongoing health concerns. more info

October 2 - Senior Tax Stimulus & Health Insurance Assistance at Woodstock Library
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The IRS estimates 80,000 eligible Oregon retirees have not applied for the tax stimulus.
Over 3,000 persons with Medicare coverage in Multnomah my be eligible to buy their prescription medicatio0ns, but have not yet applied for extra help with Medicare Part D.
Woodstock Library
6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland OR
Thurs. Oct. 2, Noon - 3:00pm
more info

October 8 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. October's Personal Advocate meeting will feature Ron Bloodworth speaking about Elder Suicide. more info

October 15 - Commission Meeting
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Commission advises Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services, Multnomah County, and the City of Portland on the concerns and needs of older adults in our community. With strong advocacy, this dynamic group has shaped the aging policy on all levels. more info

November 2008

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November 12 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. November's Personal Advocate meeting will feature Quince Afforlter from Cascadia Behavior Health speaking about the VIEWS program. more info

November 19 - Commission Meeting
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Commission advises Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services, Multnomah County, and the City of Portland on the concerns and needs of older adults in our community. With strong advocacy, this dynamic group has shaped the aging policy on all levels. more info

November 27 - Thanksgiving National Holiday
Elders in Action will be closed for the holiday.
Gobble...Gobble...Enjoy! more info

November 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Elders in Action is closed recovering from the national holiday.
Actually we are out shopping!
more info

December 2008

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December 10 - Personal Advocate Team Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Personal Advocate Volunteers are offered 2 hours continuing education meetings which are held each month, on the second Wednesday, to provide additional information about resources to help them understand governmental and community resources, problem-solving strategies, and procedures to be followed in their volunteer role. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending 4 continuing education meetings each year. more info

December 17 - Commission Meeting
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Commission advises Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services, Multnomah County, and the City of Portland on the concerns and needs of older adults in our community. With strong advocacy, this dynamic group has shaped the aging policy on all levels. more info

December 25 - Christmas Day - National Holiday
Happy Holidays from Elders in Action more info

December 26 - Christmas Holiday Extended
Elders in Action will be closed for Boxing Day. more info