**FREE playreading on Monday 2/15 at 7 pm!Profile Theater presents one of their Freshworks@Profile readings, a new play, “Albion” by Seattle playwright Edward Mast. Location: Theater! Theatre! 3430 SE Belmont St., Portland. “Leyla has been quietly, stubbornly defying family and government in a place that is almost, but not quite, Israel. When she discovers a stone covered in ancient scribbling, everyone wants it: friends, secret police, underground rebels. Suddenly Leyla is forced to flee for her life. She cannot throw the stone away and she cannot give it to anyone. She is forced to make real decisions that carry her life, her family, and her conquered nation in the balance. More information at www.ptwks.org

**Ready for some outstanding and beautiful classical music, perhaps to accompany a special dinner or anniversary celebration? Check out Shera Sinell, Harpist. You’ll find her under either the Music or Music-Classical categories on ElderAudience.com! While you are at those categories, also read about Dawn Weiss, Flutist!

**Attend BagnBaggage Theatre’s First Oscar Viewing Party on Sunday March 7, beginning at 4pm!! Location is Venetian Theatre in Hillsboro. Tickets $15. Details at bagnbaggage.org or call (503)345-9590

**”A Walk in the Woods” is the March reading for the Portland Civic Theatre Guild’s First Tuesday Reader’s Theatre. The play will be read at 10:00 am on Tuesday March 2 at The Old Church in downtown Portland. The Old Church is located at 1422 SW 11th (at Clay). Tickets are $6.00 and include coffee and light refreshments. This fictionalized account of a meeting between Russian and American arms negotiators takes place during the 1982 Geneva peace talks. After long, frustrating hours at the bargaining table, the two men share a walk in a quiet woods. Their conversation reveals the elemental differences between their two governments as well as a deepening understanding between the two men. Directed by Jack Featheringill, the play stars two of Portland’s finest actors, Richard Matthews and John Morrison.. More information about A Walk in the Woods and the Portland Civic Theatre Guild’s 2010 season is available on the web at: www.Portland CivicTheatre Guild.org

**Hey photographers!!Elders In Action, listed on ElderAudience, has announced its Second Annual Photo Contest, “Lifetime Reflections”! They want to see “amazing images of older adults to present to our local and global community.” The contest runs from 2/1 to 4/16. Several Prizes, and winners will be awarded during the May 22 Grand Works Northwest Arts Festival! More information at: www.eldersinaction.org or call Brenda Morgan at (503)235-5474.
That’s it for now. Hope you have a great week!

**Please click on the Portland Japanese Garden box, located to the right on this Home Page(above the box for Otto and Anita’s restaurant) to learn about an upcoming exhibit by artist Deloss Webber taking place at the Japanese Garden’s Pavilion from February 6-21. Webber’s exhibit, called “Small Blessings in Bamboo and Stone” incorporates knotting techniques from traditional Japanese and American basketry, wicker furniture, loom weaving, fly-tying, and nautical knotting.The artist views his treatment of stone “as an expression of reverence for nature.” On Saturday, February 6 (opening day), Del Webber will discuss his work at a free informal reception at 4:30pm. Refreshments will be served, and no reservations are required. The Japanese Garden is gorgeous any time of year, even late winter, so plan a visit!!

**Newly listed! Richard Royce, a master on the guitar. Here’s what he’d like you to know about himself:”If you want an aesthetic, fun, interesting hour with lots of variety call Richard Royce on the Guitar at (503)434-5350. In addition to performing powerful Flamenco standards and originals, he will delight you with the most romantic piece ever written for guitar, songs your folks sang when they were dating, Bing Crosby favorites, lots of requested songs like Shenendoah and Amazing Grace and of course some good old Jazzy N’Orlins Blues!” Richard is McMinnville based, but he travels widely! Learn more about him in the Music category on ElderAudience, and arrange for him to perform at your facility or event.

**Newly Listed! Tom Robinson, Piano and vocals.Tom sings and plays jazz and pop music from the 50′s-70′s, and songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and others. Tom is eager to provide entertainment for you! Tom will travel to your facility and perform for NO CHARGE. You can hear samples at his website, www.TheSongsYouLove.com. See Tom’s listing in the Music category on ElderAudience.

**Announcement about ElderAudience-listed visiting Llamas! Rojo the Therapy Llama wants you to know that he has joined with other llamas to become Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas (thus is newly named on ElderAudience listing).These DoveLewis-certified therapy llamas, and their handlers would love to visit your senior community. They are exceptionally calm and very huggable, come dressed for every occasion, and are also enjoyed by visiting grandchildren!Previously, there was a bit of a wait to arrange their visits, but they’d like you to know that they are now MORE AVAILABLE.So please check out the Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas listing under the Education/Instruction,Holidays, Novelty, or nature/Parks categories on ElderAudience to learn more!

**Familiar with Art Goodman/One Man Band? Learn about him under the Music or Holidays categories on ElderAudience. Art says. “As a performer and caregiver, my goal is to connect with clients to promote a feeling of goodwill and happiness.” Art’s enormous repertory includes jazz classics, rhythm and blues, 50’s-70’s rock, folk, and pop, gospel and traditional favorites, show tunes and ballads, childrens songs, holiday, patriotic, and Spanish-language songs. He plays his live acoustic guitar or plugged-in guitar/keyboard (using foot pedals to operate the keyboard functions: a show in itself!) and he sings. He does active roaming with the simple guitar, or uses the one-man-band set-up for a fuller danceable sound. Sometimes Art makes someone’s day by featuring a senior resident and accompanying that person–a few times he’s been astonished at the musical abilities of the resident! Art has a fairly regular schedule of performances in many facilities, including Alzheimer’s units and rehabilitation centers. He feels he has made some amazing connections with otherwise unresponsive patients. But he also enjoys playing for challenging, alert, and  demanding non-disabled audiences. In addition, Art entertains at hospitals, private parties, and even staff parties at senior facilities. Read more about Art on ElderAudience and arrange for him to entertain at your facility or event!

**FREE Afternoon Classical music Concert on Saturday, February 20 at 3pm! Portland State University Music Department Faculty Concert features Susan Chan on piano playing with London-based violinist Madeleine Mitchell, performing works by  Mozart,Brahms and others. Location is Sherman Clay/Moe’s Pianos at 131 NW 13th in Portland.

**New Yahoo group for Portland/Vancouver area senior activities directors! If you are interested in being able to converse on line with other activity directors, to get ideas or collaborate, join this new Yahoo group!! http://tinyurl.com/yg3rjby

**Recently I announced that ElderAudience is growing to the Mid-Willamette Valley areas of Salem, Corvallis, Albany, etc. I need your help in spreading the word–both to senior facilities who may want to use the site to locate entertainment for their residents, as well as to interesting, fun performers, speakers, and destinations (including senior-friendly restaurants)who want to be listed on ElderAudience. Please ask them to visit www.elderaudience.com or e mail me at pam@elderaudience.com for more information! Thank you!!
That’s all for now. Hope you have a great week.

Pam
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**ElderAudience is growing to include the Mid-Willamette Valley! Please

spread the word to senior facilities in Salem, Corvallis and Albany that

ElderAudience is also a resource for them! In the coming weeks, new

listings will appear for entertainers and others in the Mid-Valley area.

Also, some of those already listed on ElderAudience are available to

travel to the Mid-Valley. I will do my best to identify listings with

particular geographic limits, and I have also started a Mid-Willamette

Valley category on ElderAudience. If you know of performers, speakers or

destinations based in the Mid Valley that might be suitable, please send

them my way, by having them contact me at info@elderaudience.com. Thanks!
NEW LISTINGS!
**New listing!In a “one-man-show” Charles M. Province recreates an

old-time Radio Show populated with impressions of various celebrities and

entertainers from the “good old days.” Shows include dramatic readings,

soap operas, musical numbers, original commercials, and jokes from the

bygone era of live radio! Charles is also available to bring “W.C.Fields”

to your special engagement! (see pic on his website)
**New Listing! Magician Steve Peterson has been performing his Minor

Miracles Magic show for over 50 years, appearing at fairs, corporate

events and private parties.He offers strolling close up magic as well as

stage shows. Steve is Corvallis-based, but is is available to travel

Portland to Eugene. Read more about Steve’s Minor Miracles Magic show

under the Novelty and Variety Shows categories on ElderAudience, and

arrange for him to entertain at your next event!
**Just listed! A fascinating place to visit: The Mission Mill

Museum in Salem. The Mission Mill Museum is devoted to preserving and

sharing the history of the 1834 Oregon Methodist Mission, 1843 Oregon

Pioneers and the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, which produced wool products from

1889 to 1962.The Mill has been designated an American Treasure by the

National Park Service! See preserved Mission houses, an Oregon Trail

settler’s house, a historic church and the structures, equipment, and

original water-powered turbine of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill with related

artifacts. Museum exhibits change frequently–going on now and into May,

see the “Facing Statehood” Exhibition, which celebrates Oregon’s

sesquicentennial, and interprets the pre-statehood years of Oregon.Lots of

other events and activities are described on the Museum’s website at

www.missionmill.org. Please check out Museum Mill Museum’s listing under

Museums or Outings and arrange a trip! There is also a museum store as

well as a cafe on site for tea or lunch.
**Just listed! New Century Players is a community theatre in Oregon City.

It is presenting the famous play, TWELVE ANGRY MEN: “A young man has just

stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. It looks like an

open-and-shut case until one of the jurors begins opening the others’

eyes.” Performance dates: February 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, at 7:30 PM , and

February 7 & 14 at 3PM Tickets: $10 for seniors, and Group Discounts

available!Read more about New Century Players in our Theatre category, or

go to their website at www.newcenturyplayers.org.

**New listing! Portland Lace Society is a group of lacemakers from the

greater Portland/Vancouver area, who are available to travel to your

facility for demonstrations of their craft.They want you to know that this

“dying art” is alive and well. The group members are VOLUNTEERS, so there

is no charge for their visits. Please read their listing under the

Education/Instruction, Speakers, or Hobbyists categories (and see the

gorgeous picture).
OTHER NEWS!

** The Just for Fun Singers, who are listed on ElderAudience, continue to

be available, but are no longer travelling to facilities beyond the

Mid-Willamette Valley because they are based in Salem.This mixed part

choral group of about 90 singers “sing for the fun of it because it keeps

us young!” Their ages range from 50 to 94. For 2010, their musical theme

is “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing”. Just For Fun’s performances

are NO CHARGE, although they gratefully accept donations. Read about Just

For Fun Singers in ElderAudience’s Music category.

**Anyone out there interested in participating in a Beanbag baseball

competition with other senior living communities? Michele from Courtyard

Village in Raleigh Hills has asked me to spread the word: “Do you have a

bean bag baseball team? Would you like to play teams from other

communities? Hi, I’m Michele, the activity director from Courtyard

Village-Raleigh Hills. We have a team which would love to play others. If

there is enough interest, would people be interested in a “league” for

the summer? We would have to come up with general rules for playing one

another.Please join the PortlandVancouverSeniorActivitiesDirectors group on

yahoo at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortlandVancouverSeniorActivitiesDirectors

We can set up a playing schedule or we could keep it “loose”

(independently call each other for a game).Hope to chat with some of you

on the yahoo group about this! Thanks.”
** It can be a bit overwhelming to look through all the listings in our

Music category, but when you have a moment, click on Matthew Kern! The

Oregonian has praised Matthew’s piano music as “wildly romantic” and

“wonderful”.Matthew began playing the piano at the age of three. You may

well have heard him play, as he served as the house pianist for the

Nordstrom in downtown Portland for nearly ten years! He has performed at

numerous local venues including Pazzo Ristorante, the Multnomah Athletic

Club, the Waverly Club, the Racket Club, the Hilton Portland, Portland’s

White House, the Heathman, Benson, and Governor Hotels, the Portland City

Grill, and many, many more.Matthew was raised on the music of Frank

Sinatra, Nat King Cole,Ella Fitzgerald and jazz greats such as Louis

Armstrong.He has also released 2 CD’s. Contact Matthew Kern for a program

at your facility or event!

**Now is the time to look ahead to St. Patrick’s Day! A fine way

to celebrate it is with Beltaine, the group featuring hammered dulcimers,

guitar, flute, marimbula and vocals. The Beltaine trio plays Celtic and

traditional music from around the world, and they keep it lively with

spritely tunes, stories and jokes!Beltaine performs throughout the

Northwest at many events. Check out their listing under Music or Holidays

and arrange a St. Paddy’s Day celebration at your facility!Their own

website is www.beltainemusic.com.

**ElderAudience-listed Elvis Tribute artist Mark Stevenz has been winning

Elvis contests all over the place!Recently, he competed in a two night

Elvis contest at Spirit Mountain Casino, on what would have been Elvis

Presley’s 75th birthday.Wearing a spectacular black & white jumpsuit

replica of one that Elvis wore in the early 1970′s called the Cisco Kid,

Mark received a standing ovation for his rendition of “My Way” the first

night which landed him in the top three. The top three contestants from

Friday night were then asked back for the finals on Saturday. On

Saturday, Mark came out in Leather, a replica of the leather outfit Elvis

wore in the “1968 Comeback” TV Special. A fast and edgy “Jailhouse Rock”

and a powerful rendition of “If I dream” led Mark to a final showdown

between the top two contestants. Ray-vis of Portland, OR chose to sing the

popular gospel song “Peace in the Valley” and Mark chose the powerful

gospel song “How Great Thou Art”. Sending chills thoughout the crowd,

Mark nailed the highs and lows of the powerful song and received two

standing ovations to garner him the win.This past October, Mark also

received first place when he competed against 15 other “ELVII” at an Elvis

Contest in Gresham.And in late February, he will be traveling to Yuma,to

compete in the Elvis Tribute Artist contest at the ELVIS EXPO FESTIVAL. In

addition, he hopes to compete at the “Chinook Winds Casino Ultimate Elvis

contest preliminary” in Lincoln City, OR at the end of April and the

“Ultimate Elvis Contest preliminary” @ the Penticton Elvis Festival in

Penticton, BC in late June. The winner of each Ultimate Elvis Contest

Preliminary qualifies to compete in the finals of the “Ultimate Elvis

Tribute Artist” national contest in Memphis, TN (sponsored by Elvis

Presley Enterprises). The winner of the national contest receives of the

$20,000, along with the title of “The Ultimate Elvis” and a contract with

Legends in Concert in Las Vegas.Amid all this, Mark is still performing

locally and available to entertain at your facility–so please check out

his listing (Elvis Tribute Artist Mark Stevenz-Mark and The Memphis

Kings)under Music!

**What about some old time fiddle music to cheer us up in this

dreary,drizzly weather? Oregon Old Time Fiddlers, who are listed in the

Music category, is a a group of musicians who play and promote the old

time fiddle music of years ago. They say about themselves: “This is the

music grandpa and grandma used to listen and dance to. We provide a warm

and delightful performance down memory lane!” You can read more about them

at their own website, oregonoldtimefiddling.org. Contact them to arrange a

program at your facility or event!
***ATTENTION ALL ACTIVITIES DIRECTORS! New Yahoo group starting for Senior

Activities Directors in the Portland/Vancouver area! To join, go to this

address on the web:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortlandVancouverSeniorActivitiesDirectors/

(sorry, it’s long, I know)This group is a central place for activities

directors to exchange ideas and collaborate on activities of mutual

interest. Less formal groups (or even other official ones) may exist

already. Feel free to use this forum in addition if you like! May this

Yahoo group serve as a tool for activities directors to strengthen their

communication with peers at other facilities and devise exciting and fun

ways to work together for the benefit of seniors!
That’s all for now. Hope you have a wonderful week!
Pam
Pam Waldman

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(503)245-7583

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**New listing! Richard Guins is a piano stylist of intriguing sounds and
intricate melodies of the 40′s through the 70′s. His repertoire
(approximately 500 songs!) includes easy listening, rumba, waltzes,
sambas, tango, classical and spiritual music. Richard has enjoyed
entertaining for many years at numerous senior facilities, as well as at
hotels, stores and restaurants. Check out Richard Guins’ listing under
Music and Holidays castegories, or call him at (503)771-8313.

**WISHING YOU AND YOURS THE HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS AND A JOYOUS NEW YEAR!

Thank you as always, for your encouragement and ideas as ElderAudience
continues in its second year!

Sincerely,

Pam

Here are some items to pass along to you…
**Portland’s OASIS just announced two interesting classes being held on

Saturday, January 9: #400, “Preserving Family Memories in the Digital Age”,

will help you document and save family memories forever by creating a

multi-media slide show using your personal computer. 10:30-12:30, OASIS

large Classroom (downtown Portland), fee $7. Also, Class #234 is “Aztec

Eagles: Forgotten WWII Heroes”, includes a viewing of the film The

Forgotten Eagles, which tells the story of the legendary “Aztec Eagle”

fighter pilots. Question and answer session to follow, featuring local

Historian and Journalist Sig Unander. 1:30-3:30, OASIS large classroom,

fee $10. For details and to register visit OASIS online at

www.oasisnet.org/portland or call (503) 241-3059. *A $7 processing fee per

term also applies.
**Another lifelong learning organization to check out is Portland State

University’s RAPSU (Retired Associates of Portland State University), a

membership organization for ANYONE 50 and older, presenting programs of

intellectual stimulation and fellowship in the Smith Hall Multicultural

Center at Portland State University.(room 228) The RAPSU programs take

advantage of the many resources offered at PSU and the cultural

institutions located nearby. Dues are $15 for singles and $25 for couples.

Regular meetings are usually held on the first two Thursdays of the month

with no meeting in the summer. On January 7 from 1-2pm,(Reception begins at

12:30)there will be a program by Consumer Educator Althea Rodgers,

speaking on “Current Developments in Consumer Fraud.” The January 14 program

will highlight “The City Club of Portland: An Opportunity for Civic

Engagement”, and include the City Club’s Executive Director, Research

Director and Membership Chairperson.Read more about OASIS under the

Education/Instruction category on ElderAudience.
**Pleased to announce a NEW listing in Vancouver! Magenta Theater produces

4 general audience shows of family entertainment each year, along with one

more adult content thriller/suspense production each October.See more

about Magenta Theater in ElderAudience’s Theatre and Outings categories,

or check out their website at http://www.magentatheater.com. Plan to see

their February show, “Crossing Delancey” (you may have seen the movie),

about a Isabelle, a modern young woman who lives alone and works in a

bookshop. When she is not pining after a handsome author, she is visiting

her grandmother in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.This delightfully nosey old

lady and her friend the matchmaker have found a “good catch” for

Isabelle– Sam the handsome pickle vendor.So who will Isabelle choose? Or

will she choose at all? February 12th,13th,19th,20th,25th,26th,27th at

7:00pm, and February 20th at 2:00pm Magenta Theater has group discounts

and senior ticket pricing. Box office: (360) 635-4358, or

http://www.magentatheater.com

**One of our more unusual musical entertainers is Uncle Yascha (aka Gerson

Robboy) who sings many original tunes and plays accordian–one local

activity director told me he plays for her residents on a monthly basis

and that he is one of their favorites! She describes his music as “Unique”

and “almost quirky in nature, but definitely grows on you!” Check out

Uncle Yascha’s listing under the Music category on ElderAudience.His pic

alone is intriguing!!

**If you haven’t already been there, (or even if you have), plan a

wonderful lunch or dinner at the The Stone Cliff Inn, a beautiful

restaurant overlooking the Clackamas River and Carver Bridge in Oregon

City! The

Stone Cliff offers a reasonably priced Northwest inspired menu, and it is

fully handicapped accessible. See the Stone Cliff Inn’s listing under

Senior-Friendly Restaurants or call them at 503-631-7900

** Have you seen the picture ad of the German Beer Stein on the

ElderAudience Home page? Click on it and be brought to Otto and Anita’s

Bavarian Restaurant’s own website, where you can see their full

menu!Resolve in the New Year to visit Otto and Anita’s in the heart of

historic Multnomah Village in SW Portland!Chef Otto and Anita Fennerl

bring you the finest in Bavarian food and pastries! Everything is cooked

FRESH to order and in small quantities! Anita is their in-house pastry

chef and I can’t stop raving about her Black Forest Torte and other

goodies! Home of Otto’s famous pickle soup, Schnitzels, and other

favorites.Open for Lunch Tuesday through Friday 11 am-2pm, and Dinner

Tuesday through Saturday 5 pm-9pm. They also have a banquet room available

to seat larger groups. Read more about Otto and Anita’s under

ElderAudience’s Senior-Friendly Restaurant category.

That’s it for now! May you all have a VERY Happy and Healthy New Year!
Thank you.
Pam
Pam Waldman

pam@elderaudience.com

(503)245-7583

www.elderaudience.com

news in the last week or so. Here you go:
NEW LISTINGS
**Just listed! Some of you may already know Elmira Joseph, a

professional pianist and teacher with 30 years experience including MANY

performances for seniors at local assisted living, retirement facilities

and hospitals. Although Elmira specializes in classical music, she is very

versatile–she also plays popular tunes, music from old movies, romantic

“candlelight” music, as well as tunes for holidays such as Christmas and

Thanksgiving. Check out Elmira’s listing under the Music, Music-Classical,

or Holidays categories and contact her to entertain at your facility or

event!
**Finally, a Magician! ElderAudience has just listed Brian Proctor, a very

popular “close-up, strolling sleight of hand magician” who loves

performing at local facilities and events. Brian has been practicing the

art of magic for 18 years.Check him out under the Novelty or Miscellaneous

categories on ElderAudience!
NEW COMMUNICATION GROUP FOR ACTIVITIES DIRECTORS!
**ATTENTION ALL ACTIVITIES DIRECTORS! New Yahoo group starting for Senior

Activities Directors in the Portland/Vancouver area! Michele at Courtyard

Village contacted me with a question, and we both thought such a group

would be useful. I believe a similar one was started in 2006 (PDX-ADFS)

but it appears to be inactive.To join, go to this address on the web:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PortlandVancouverSeniorActivitiesDirectors/

(sorry, it’s long, I know)This group is a central place for activities

directors to exchange ideas and collaborate on activities of mutual

interest. Less formal groups (or even other official ones) may exist

already. Feel free to use this forum in addition if you like! May this

Yahoo group serve as a tool for activities directors to strengthen their

communication with peers at other facilities and devise exciting and fun

ways to work together for the benefit of seniors!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

**Chocolate ahead!!! World Forestry Center, listed on ElderAudience under

Outings and Education/Instruction, is hosting an even bigger Chocolate

Festival this year (its 5th), Fri 1/29 from 6-9 pm as well as Sat 1/30 and

Sun 1/31 from 10am -5pm. Preview the Center’s newest exhibit, The

Chocolate Story, which opens January 30 and is on view through April 25.

The exhibit explores the history, production and consumption of chocolate!

$7 for seniors. Info and tickets at www.worldforestry.org
**Reminder that Profile Theatre holds staged readings of To Kill A

Mockingbird 1/14-1/24, Th,Fri,Sat at 7:30 pm and Sun 2pm. Call for

reservations at (503)242-0080. Address 3430 SE Belmont (same address as

Theatre Vertigo, below)
**ElderAudience listed Theatre Vertigo presents “Boom”, a play

described as “90 minutes in a subterranean lab with 3 people and 4 fish”

1/8-2/6, Th,Fri and Sat , plus Monday 2/1, all at 8pm. Thursdays are PAY

WHAT YOU WILL! 3430 SE Belmont in Portland. Read more about Theatre

Vertigo in our Theatre category!
**Well Arts Institute’s Voices of Our Elders project presents “Everything

New Again is Old” as part of the Fertile Ground lunchtime series on 1/22,

1/26 and 1/31, all at 12:30. Tickets only $5! Location is Mezzanine in

Gerding Theatre at the Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave in downtown Portland. Boxed

lunches are available through the Armory Cafe. More information at

www.fertilegroundpdx.org.NOTE: I was able to catch

this group’s program about a month ago and it was wonderful!
**ElderAudience listed Playwright and Author Sandra deHelen will

have the first half of her full length work “The Godmother” performed as a

staged reading on Saturday 1/23 at 12:30 pm, in the beautiful Gerding

Theatre Mezzanine (128 NW 11th Ave, downtown Portland.) Senior prices are

$8, with an additional discount for those who purchase an “all-event”

button. More info at:

https://robot.boxofficetickets.com/800-494-TIXS/WebObjects/BOTx2005.woa/wa/inspectProgram?id=88145&passKey=2b42b57e5f
or through the Fertile Ground Festival at www.fertilegroundpdx.org This

play is about the mob in Kansas City during Prohibition. This particular

family has a young lesbian named Tomboy as their newly appointed boss, and

many conflicts to resolve both inside and outside the family.
SPOTLIGHT ON VARIETY

**Have you checked out this category?

There is quite a variety in the Variety Shows category on ElderAudience!

Eleven very different listings, at this point–please check

them out if you are looking for something out of the ordinary!
THIS ‘N THAT
**Reminder about another musical group: In Cahoots, which is a

fun, energetic women’s quartet that loves sharing their four-part a

capella harmonies “with whomever they can persuade to listen!” Kristine,

Becky, Donna and Suzy have a repertoire that includes Broadway, gospel,

holidays, and American standards from the 20′s up to today, often in

classic barbershop style. Performances can range in length from a couple

of songs–for that special birthday or anniversary–to an hour (including

an oldies sing-along) depending on your needs! Read about In Cahoots in

ElderAudience’s Music and Holidays categories, and arrange for them to

entertain at your facility or event.
**It’s been way a while since I mentioned the ElderAudience-listed

A Valentine Bridge Trio, who perform vocals with guitar that will bring

back so many memories!! They play tunes from the 20′s to the 60′s,

including those by Irving Berlin and Lerner/Loewe, as well as songs made

famous by Al Jolson, Louis Armstrong, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole

and Tony Bennett. How they describe themselves: “We tend to favor romantic

ballads that have a nice lifting musical bridge. That is how we got our

name,  A Valentine Bridge.” Please read more about A Valentine Bridge Trio in

our Music category, and contact them about a program at your facility or

event!
**Have you had the pleasure of seeing and hearing the Puddin’

River Jazz band?? This ElderAudience-listed group of 7-8 musicians

performs “high energy” New Orleans dance style swing-type jazz, including

Swing, Blues, Boogie and Swamp Beat! They say of themselves: “We are

lively–not a quiet background band!” Puddin’ River Jazz band makes great

entertainment for your special dances and facility marketing events! They

are available to perform on evenings and weekends. Please read about them

under the ElderAudience Music category.

**FREE STORYTELLING EVENT!Everyone enjoys a great story, and Master

Storyteller Anne Rutherford has been performing a lively program of

stories, songs and poems for seniors for ten years! Please read about her

and our other storytellers in the Storytellers category or go to her

website at www.annerutherford.com. On Tuesday, Jan 19 at 7pm, Anne

presents TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED, sponsored by the SPOKEN WORD LECTURE

SERIES (http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/wcac/Events.aspx ). This event

happens at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St. in

Hillsboro, Oregon. Recommended for adults and mature teens.Anne performs a

zesty show of original and classic cliff-hangers, flavored with music and

improv. Revel in the joy of the unexpected as you enjoy tales, songs and

monologues full of delicious suspense.

That’s it for now. Here’s to more daylight! Best wishes!

Pam
Pam Waldman

pam@elderaudience.com

(503)245-7583

www.elderaudience.com

**Reminder that Tapestry Theatre’s production of “1944 Christmas from Home” has returned!This Christmas season, journey back to the 1940s and immerse yourself in the golden age of radio. Swing with their band and singers to the great music of the era, such as “Shoo, Shoo Baby,” “Drum Boogie” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Watch and listen as everyday objects are transformed into sound effects – a jar becomes a bell and boxes of cornstarch create footsteps across a snowy field. Experience the power of the pen as letters are sent to loved ones far away, sharing the mundane and extraordinary, the pain and the joy of life in 1944. December 4 – 20 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays;2:00pm Sundays Additional shows:7:30pm Thursday,December 17 and 2:00pm Saturday, December 19.  Reserved seating! www.tapestrytheatre.org – 503-245-6919 $17 Seniors, Students or Groups;$10 Military Veterans LOCATION:Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard in Portland

**Theatre in the Grove (in Forest Grove) celebrates the season with a timeless classic, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella! A treat for all ages. Show dates/times:Dec 4,5,11,12,18,and 19 at 8:00 pm. Dec 6,13 and 20 at 2:30 pm. Senior tickets are $10 Location:2028 Pacific Ave in Forest Grove, Or. Phone box office at 503-359-5349. Box office Hours:T,Th, and Sat 12-3pm. Read more about Theatre in the Grove in ElderAudience’s Theatre category!

**FREE EVENT! Thursday,December 10 at 7 p.m. Celtic Trill will perform a FREE PUBLIC concert at St. Andrew’s Care Center (on the historic register), 7617 SE Main Street (Mt. Tabor area), in Portland!This concert will be held in their beautiful chapel. The Gresham Community Chorus will also perform! You can learn more about Celtic Trill in the Music category on ElderAudience, and contact them to arrange a performance at your facility or event!

**FREE Holiday Show Saturday Dec 12!Head out to Canfield Place, at 14570 SW Hart Rd in Beaverton, to see and hear the Canfield Place Chorus at 2pm, followed by “Joyful Holidays” Solo Piano and Vocal concert featuring PatriciaJean at 2:30pm. Patricia Jean Labat is listed on ElderAudience’s Music category. Read more about her and arrange to have her travel to yourfacility or event!

**Five Star Holiday Bazaar: On the first day of Christmas you marked your calendar to attend Marshall Community Centers annual 5 Star Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 12th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Shop from over 80 vendors. Admission is FREE; or a donation of canned food is suggested. Marshall Community Center, 1009 East McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663. For details contact (360)487-7055.

**FREE SHOWS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Go to see “The Holly Jolly Hullabaloo! Red Riding Hood Goes Green”, presented by JANE Theatre Company. “The Holly Jolly Hullabaloo!” is based on the grand tradition of British Panto. This year the theatre company offers their version of Little Red Riding Hood with a global warming message. Red is sent to Grandmama’s house with a basket of “green” items. Along the way she is enticed by a Wolf, befriended by a gaseous Cow, frightened by a lonely Bee, saddened by a wistful Polar Bear, serenaded by a group of Pigs and lectured by a well known global warming expert! Award winning songwriter Greg Paul applies his talent to clever lyrics and catchy tunes the audience will be singing all year long!”The Holly Jolly Hullabaloo!” will be performed December 3-27 (no shows 12/24 or 12/25)at 7pm on Th,Fri and Sat, and 2pm on Sat and Sun. Location: Theater! Theatre! 3430 SE Belmont, in Portland. FREE AND FIRST COME FIRST SERVED!

**NEW LISTING! I am very excited to announce that we have just listed the Well Arts Institute-Voices of Our Elders Project on ElderAudience. This project offers a variety of creative opportunities for seniors to engage in Memoir and Creative Writing, short story and poetry. Facilitators interact one to one with residents, with questions, encouragement, listening and scribing spoken stories or poems. The artist-assistants can act as scribes, allowing those with physical challenges to fully take part. Participants receive typed and bound manuscripts of their own writing, and and the facility also receives a collection of their residents’ writing. Actors present an on-site reading to celebrate and share the creative work with residents, families and staff!The Voice ofOur Elders project is suitable for Assisted Living, Residential and Memory care residents. Other options are available, such as short readings by actors, based on residents’ stories, which are followed by a Question and Answer session, as well as full blown stage productions with professional actors, which are open to the public. Contact Well Arts Institute and they will work with you to create a wonderful event for your residents! Learn more at their listing under the Storytellers, Theatre, Education/Instruction, or Miscellaneous categories on ElderAudience.Also, check out their website at www.wellarts.org

**NEW LISTING!!Proclaimed one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, the Portland Japanese Garden is a haven of tranquil beauty nestled in the city’s west hills. The 5.5 acre Garden is composed of five separate garden styles ( A strolling Pond Garden, a Tea Garden, a Natural Garden, a Flat Garden, and a Sand & Stone Garden) and offers an unsurpassed view of Mt. Hood.Open Year Round. See our website for more information, and make plans to visit the Portland Japanese Garden!

**Just plain Good music!!!Let me give another shout out for long-time musician, Tego Burke.Tego loves performing for seniors. He plays guitar and sings a variety of styles, and he can even provide a “one man band” soundtrack suitable for dancing. A local facility reported words of praise for Tego, describing him “Wonderful!” Please read more about Tego Burke in the ElderAudience’s Music category and contact him to entertain at your facility or event.

**Staged reading of a Masterpiece! Profile Theatre is presenting a Staged Reading of Horton Foote’s adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, on 1/14-1/24, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 7:30pm; Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm. Location:3430 SE Belmont, in Portland. In 1962 Horton Foote received his first Academy Award for his adaptation to the screen of this Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. Foote’s screenplay, constructed as a series of episodes recalled by its narrator, Scout, is set in a small Alabama town in 1932 and concerns the trial of an unjustly accused black man who is steadfastly defended by Scout’s father, a respected lawyer in the town. This classic tale examines the painful consequences of hate and prejudice and one man’s courageous efforts to overcome those powerful forces. For more information, check out Profile’s website at www.profiletheatre.org or call 503-242-0080. Also, read more about Profile Theatre’s upcoming productions in our Theatre category!
That’s it for now. Have a great week!

Pam
Pam Waldman

pam@elderaudience.com

(503)245-7583

www.elderaudience.com
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**A FEW complimentary tickets remain for the TUESDAY 12/8 7:30 concert by the famed Takacs Quartet, at Reed College’s Kaul Auditorium. (Thanks to  Friends of Chamber Music, who are listed on ElderAudience).Please e mail pam@elderaudience.com as soon as possible if you know of seniors who are interested!

**NEW LISTING New listing for Public Playhouse Theatre! This non-profit theatre company in Portland invites you to share joy and laughter throughout its season, beginning with a unique, multi-media production of “A Christmas Story”, Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940′s. Shows are Th though Sat at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2pm, from 12/4-12/19.Location is CoHo Theater , 2257 NW Raleigh in Portland. Senior pricing, group discounts, and special Thursday pricing! Learn more at the Public Playhouse’s listing under Theatre, or go to www.publicplayhouse.org.

**NEW LISTING–Elvis is “alive”!! We have just listed ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST, SINGER MARK STEVENZ (MARK AND THE MEMPHIS KINGS)on ElderAudience. Mark is a singer who uses his amazing vocal range, looks, personality and stage presence to bring back the days of his hero, Elvis Presley to all who were fortunate enough to see Elvis perform, and also to introduce the
KING to a new generation who will become fans! Mark got his musical start when he was “discovered” a few years ago in a karoake bar, singing Elvis songs (of course). In addition to performing with his Elvis Tribute Band, MARK AND THE MEMPHIS KINGS, Mark has been a featured singer in several local musical theatre productions: Smokey Joe’s Cafe;Grease;and Jesus Christ Superstar.Contact Mark to have “The Memphis Kings” play at your facility or event–it will be an INCREDIBLE show!Elvis Tribute Artist Singer Mark Stevenz–Mark and the Memphis Kings is listed in the Music category.

**Plan an outing on Tuesday Dec. 1, to see Portland Civic Theatre Guild’s First Tuesday Readers Theatre, as they present a reading of The Road to Mecca by Athol Fugard. “After the death of her husband, Miss Helen withdrew from and alienated her tight-knit community by filling her yard with her own concrete sculptures and her house with mirrors and candles – her own “Mecca”. Her young friend, Elsa, comes to visit in response to a troubling letter from Miss Helen on the same day that Miss Helen’s long time friend and pastor visits to help her fill out an application for a move to the local Old Folks Home. A battle of wills ensues as Elsa champions Miss Helen’s artistic vision and independence while Pastor Byleveld tries to overcome his unease at Miss Helen’s ‘idolatry’ and assert his real concern for her welfare.” Directed by Chrisse Roccaro Doors open at 10am. $6 at the door, and include complimentary coffee and cookies! Located at The Old Church, SW 11th & Clay in Portland.  www.portlandcivictheatreguild.org

**Free Lecture on Forests of Brazil at the World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum, Wed Dec 9 from 4-5pm, in the Mt. Hood room.Aline Guerriera Moreira, a Fellow at the World Forestry Center’s World Forest Institute (WFI), will speak on sustainability issues of her home country, Brazil, including its struggles to mitigate deforestation while also raising living standards for impoverished communities. Brazil has long been a target of international criticism about deforestation of the Amazon, but as Moreira will explain, there is far more to forests than just the Amazon, and sustainability is not just about saving trees. Admission is free with ADVANCE RSVP to cbennett@worldforestry.org 503-488-2137, or $8 at the door. The Discovery Museum is located in  Portland’s Washington Park.

**Don’t forget to come to “Sing A Song Of Merry Christmas”, Northwest Theatre’s variety show Dec. 9, 10, 11 AND 12TH. 2:00 P.M. each day. Fun and laughter for all!See ElderAudience’s Theatre and Holidays categories for more information.

**OASIS Education Center holds “A Celebration of PEACE and GOOD WILL” on Saturday, 12/12, beginning at 10:30 am. Included in this all day event is a lecture on “Building Peace” by John Pearson, M.D., Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility; Box lunch; and several outstanding musical performances! Fee is $35. Location is Macy’s in downtown Portland, 4th Floor, Large Classroom. For more information or to register call 503-241-3059 or go to www.oasisnet.org/portland.

**A holiday outing reminder! Pacific Crest Wind Symphony, a 34 piece group of brass, winds, and percussion musicians, are presenting a “Home for the Holidays” concert on Sunday 12/13 at 3pm, at Lake Oswego High School in Lake Oswego (2501 Country Club Rd). Groups of 10+ get half price tickets–so $5 each! More information at www.pcws.org

That’s is for now. Have a great week, and a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Pam

**LAST CALL FOR FREE TICKETS TO TAKACS STRING QUARTET ON TUESDAY 12/8 AT
7:30 AT REED COLLEGE’S KAUL AUDITORIUM! A VERY FEW TICKETS REMAIN FOR THIS
CONCERT(THE ONES FOR MON 12/7 ARE ALREADY GONE). THE LONDON TIMES RECENTLY
DECLARED THE TAKACS QUARTET AS “THE FINEST IN THE WORLD!”. PLEASE E MAIL:
pam@elderaudience.com NO LATER THAN TUESDAY 12/1 AT 5 PM IF YOU ARE
INTERESTED.

NEW LISTING
**Proud to announce another Theatre listing, with a twist!
Stumptown Stages is a professional musical theatre company in Portland
that offers community outreach through musical entertainment for various
events and functions! Invite them to travel to your facility with such
shows as “Frostbite Follies” (a salute to the Holiday season), or
selections from their productions of “The Wiz” and “Dreamgirls.” They also
present full productions in the community that seniors will enjoy
attending! Check out Stumptown Stages’ listing in the Theatre, Music or
Holidays categories on ElderAudience.

**Most of you are probably already know that one of our listed
restaurants, The Old Spaghetti Factory, is a terrific place in Portland
for an Italian meal. And the view is splendid too! They have asked me to
pass along
these messages appropriate for this holiday season: If you buy $25 in gift
cards, you’ll get a $5 dining certificate for your next visit! Also,
remember the Old Spaghetti Factory for special holiday lunches and
dinners, and banquets. Great for your residents as well as staff parties!
Finally, they offer catering for groups. For more information, contact
Stacey Gonzales at (503)222-5375; staceyg@osf.com. Old Spaghetti Factory
is located at 0715 SW Bancroft St. in Portland. website: www.osf.com
And check out the other fine restaurants in our RESTAURANT category.

** By the way, please tell your favorite restaurants about ElderAudience
if you think they’d like to have more seniors as customers. They can learn
more by going to www.elderaudience and clicking on ‘How to be Listed” at
the top of the Home page, or they can e mail me at: pam@elderaudience.com
I would love to expand our Restaurant options! Thank you:)

**Remember our wonderful storytellers as you plan an activity this time of
year! For example, Ken Iverson has some stories that are especially
appropriate for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. And one local
activity director shared with me, “Ken’s lighthearted warmth and
fun-loving stories make him a resident favorite!” Read more about Ken
Iverson in the Storytellers category on ElderAudience, and arrange for him
to come to your facility or event

**Spotlight on Rick Meyers and his Old Time Music Show!Have you
checked out his listing? (Music, Novelty and Variety Shows categories)
Rick features old-time singalongs and familiar favorites from as early as
1850 and as late as 1950! The show includes a delightful mix of humor,
audience participation, and music played on the banjo, guitar, autoharp,
ukulele, spoons, musical saw, harmonica, jewsharp, washboard, and washtub
bass. (phew!)In addition to the singalongs, residents are encouraged to
play music with Rick using the various shakers, spoons, and triangles that
he brings for this purpose. The show is lively, personable, educational,
and loads of fun! It is guaranteed to bring back a lot of fond memories.
Sound system provided by request.**Rick is a trained therapeutic music
specialist and has provided healing music in a wide variety of settings
including residential care facilities, with adults in intensive care,
brain-damaged individuals, hospice patients, and Alzheimers/dementia
patients. The musical activities Rick uses are tailored to meet the needs
of the individual or group he is working with.His services often include
room-to-room visits and working with small groups.

Hope you have a fine week!

Pam

Pam Waldman

Synopsis: After the death of her husband, *Miss Helen* withdrew from and
alienated her tight-knit community by filling her house with mirrors and
candles and her yard with her own concrete sculptures, creating her own
“Mecca”. Her young friend, *Elsa*, comes to visit in response to a
troubling letter from Miss Helen on the same day that Miss Helen’s long
time friend and pastor visits to help her fill out an application to move
to the local Old Folks Home. A battle of wills ensues as Elsa champions
Miss Helen’s independence and artistic vision while *Pastor Byleveld
*tries to overcome his unease at Miss Helen’s ‘idolatry’ and assert his
heartfelt concern for her welfare.
More information on Portland Civic Theatre Guild’s First Tuesday Readers
Theatre in the Theatre category on ElderAudience.
**Reminder for the holidays! The Northwest Senior Theatre presents its
Holiday Gala “Sing a Song of Merry Christmas”, on December 9-12.All shows
are at 2pm, and take place at Alpenrose Dairy Opera House, 6149 SW
Shattuck Road, in Portland.Suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.More
information on NW Senior Theatre in ElderAudience’s Theatre and Holidays
categories.
**Remembering America’s Heroes announces a CHANGE OF ADDRESS for its BINGO
games, as of 12/1.Come on out for special games of BINGO, every Sunday and
Tuesday at 6:30pm, at the Milwaukie American Legion Post #180, 2146 SE
Monroe St, Milwaukie. Cash prizes! All proceeds benefit Remembering
America’s Heroes (RAH), a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to
educate students and the community about our Veterans and the “high cost
of freedom.” Also, Contact RAH to arrange for a speaker to who will
explain Remembering America’s Heroes Living History Day program. And, with
sufficient notice, some Holiday performances by students may also be
available. Read more about Remembering America’s Heroes, its exhibits and
activities, by clicking on their listing in the Miscellaneous, Speakers,
Outings or Holidays categories on ElderAudience.
That’s it for now. Hope you have a great week!
Pam

Pam Waldman

pam@elderaudience.com

(503)245-7583

www.elderaudience.com