Senior Services
Living Well with Chronic Conditions class began this month and offered to any interested in learning self-management skills to deal with pain, fatigue, eating better, and exercise. This course is continuing into October. An Elder Law attorney offered a Medicaid Presentation to assist community members with eligibility requirements and program benefits.
A scholarship fund is now available for seniors interested in applying for assistance to register for recreational trips. This fund from the Aaron Nigel concert and Taco Bar.
Seniors enjoyed trips to Tad’s Chicken & Dumplings, Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, The Portland Polish Festival, Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium show, Columbia River Renaissance Trail, and a hike to Mary S. Young Park.
Special Events
September 14th was the 7th year for Corn Cross at Liepold Farms. This year we partnered with another promoter as part of a series of five races. Corn Cross was the second race of the five races. By being part of the series, this event brings in more racers since a large majority of the racers sign up for the entire series so they accumulate points. After the fifth race, there is a large awards ceremony at Sellwood Cycle who partners with the city and Liepold Farms for this event.
Over 400 racers competing and over 1000 people were at the farm either supporting the racers and supporting the doggie cross. This race brought in people from Bend, Eugene, Corvallis, and as far as Ashland. In addition, five rooms booked at the Sandy Best Western and many people visited Sandy. This event was a huge success with the partnerships from local businesses like CCB, Otto’s, Everfresh Fruit Co, Timberline, Sandy Best Western, Next Adventure, and Boring Brewing. Every year the outside sponsorships have grown from businesses such as Tony’s Garden Center, Dave’s Killer Bread, Hydroflask, Cliff Bar, and Kona.
Carol Cohen received a Senior Fitness Specialist certification. We hope to offer an additional variety of fitness classes, possible fitness tests, and other options in the future.
