Elder Audience » Miscellaneous

Writing Your Life Story–with Joan Dobbie

pam — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:05:19 +0000

I would be honored to help you record your life story. Since 1981, I have worked with seniors and their families through interviewing, transcribing, and designing oral history books that become treasured, lasting records of a life. I am a published author and poet, based in Eugene, Oregon. Please see my website (click on the Oral Histories link) and contact me! Willing to travel.

Contact: Joan Dobbie

Phone: (541)653-8451

Email: dobbiejoan@yahoo.com

Website: www.joandobbie.blogspot.com

Bunnies in Baskets! Visiting Bunnies

pam — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:51:23 +0000

Bunnies in Baskets is a small non-profit group bringing you Bunny Assisted Interactions! We will travel to Portland area senior facilities and events to “meet and greet”, and help motivate and enhance quality of life. We are also a bunny sanctuary.

Check our website and contact us to arrange a visit!

NO CHARGE!

Contact: Sarah A. Baran

Email: sarahabaran@yahoo.com

website: www.bunniesinbaskets.org

Will Robertson-Cartoonist and Speaker

pam — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:35 +0000

I am a cartoonist. I draw a newspaper cartoon called “Casey and Kyle” based on my two boys. It appears online and in print in a handful of newspapers. I speak across the Northwest, using cartoons and stories to talk about a variety of topics including cartooning, humor and the family.

Read more about me on my website, and arrange for a program at your facility!

No Charge!

Contact: Will Robertson

Phone: (503) 507-2712

Email: caseyandkylecomics@yahoo.com

Website: www.caseyandkylecomics.com

Mitch Hider–Whistler, Vaudeville style performer, and Historian of Whistling

pam — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:41:26 +0000

Mitch Hider, of Eugene, is a long-time professional musical whistler and vaudeville-style performer. He is in the National Whistlers Hall of Fame and is a noted historian of whistling; he has given talks about the history, using vintage recordings. Mitch whistles, sings, yodels and scats; he does standards, jazz, show tunes, sacred, western, novelty, international and more. He does opera parody and a humorous magic show. He plays ukulele, harmonica, drums and other novelty instruments. He uses a table of hats and props. Mitch’s shows have a lot of humor, but he also does church programs and has whistled at many funerals. He once whistled with “Bertha the Harmonica-Playing Elephant”!

Contact Mitch for a program at your facility or event! He is based in Eugene, but he travels widely!

Phone: (541)343-1115

Sally Cohn, Hand Whistler

pam — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:41:44 +0000

I whistle Folk, Celtic, Religious music and more, on my cupped hands!

I have performed at parties, concerts, retirement home gatherings, weddings, and funerals. My hand whistling is accompanied either by recorded music, or with live guitarists and pianists. You may have seen me on America’s Top Talent show! Contact me to do a program at your facility or event! I travel throughout the Portland Metro area as well as to Salem. Travel to other areas depends on season and weather.

Sally Cohn

Phone: (503)282-8615

Email : dunsidhe1@msn.com

Website : www.handmelodies.com

Sample from YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D98qJSa5Uw

Laughter Yoga with Laura Lou Pape-McCarthy!

pam — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:28:38 +0000

Laura Lou (Certified Laughter Yoga Leader) will capture the attention of your residents and delight them with the ease of laughing for no reason! By engaging each resident and encouraging them to move within their own comfort zone, Laura Lou entices spontaneous movement and communication from the shyest and most isolated participants!

Hasya (Laughter) Yoga is a system for producing sustained laughter without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. This fun new exercise system cultivates child-like playfulness and joy. Plus, it increases the supply of oxygen to the brain and heightens body awareness. These are simple concepts that add up to a surprising amount of benefits for the mind and body.

A recent graduate of PCC’s Gerontology and Fitness Technology programs, Laura Lou also has a background in physical theater and circus clowning!

Laugh and find your inner joy with Laughter Yoga!

Contact Laura Lou to learn more, and to arrange for a program at your facility! Although she is based in the Portland/Vancouver area, Laura Lou is available to travel. (Travel expenses will apply.)

Contact: Laura Lou Pape-McCarthy

Phone: (503)664-4206

Email: lauraloupapemccarthy@gmail.com

Website: www.linkedin.com/in/1laughatatime

Reliving Radio, with Dick Karman

pam — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:03:34 +0000

Reliving Radio! Return with us to those thrilling days of live radio theater. A troop of volunteer actors, using scripts from the past, music that memories are made of, and mechanical sound effects–all transport your audience to yesteryear! Reliving Radio brings memories like Fibber McGee & Molly, Sam Spade, Gunsmoke, Our Miss Brooks, Dragnet, The Whistler, and Sherlock Holmes. Rekindle memories of years gone by.

**No set charge, but donations are appreciated, especially for travel expenses.

Visit our site, website, and arrange for us to perform at your facility or event!

Contact: Dick Karman

Phone: (503)784-4398

Email: relivingradio@karmans.net

Website: www.relivingradio.com

Bob Eaton, Magician

pam — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:33:48 +0000

Magical comedy act, fun for all ages, lots of audience participation. Stage and strolling magic. 35 years of experience. Invite me to your facility or event in the Portland Metro area!

Contact: Bob Eaton

Phone: (503)643-2700

Email: bobmagic@comcast.net

NW Dollhouse and Miniature Show-October 2 and 3, 2010

pam — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:38:00 +0000

Come to the 3rd Annual Northwest Dollhouse & Miniature Show!

When: Saturday, October 2, and Sunday, October 3, 2010

Hours: Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm

Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah, in Portland, Oregon.

Admission: $6; Kids under 12 are FREE

Nearly 50 artisans and dealers showing and selling quality dollhouse miniatures!

We are Handicap accessible.

Food concession!

Lloyd Center stop on the MAX line

For more information, contact: Patricia Bennett

Phone: (503)362-6012

Email: PatBennett@NWMiniatureShow.com

Website: www.NWMiniatureShow.com

HoopDazzle! with Mollie Hogan

pam — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:33:58 +0000

HoopDazzle’s Mollie Hogan dances with hula hoops! Have her come to your Bend area facility or event for a short performance. She also teaches, and is available for team building! Check out HoopDazzle’s website for more information!

Contact: Mollie Hogan

Phone: (541)408-6033

Email: mollie@hoopdazzle.com

Website: www.hoopdazzle.com