**5-29-11–Have a HISTORY MUSEUM come to you! If you are in Washington, Multnomah or Clackamas County, check out the MOBILE MUSEUM of Washington County Historical Society’s Museum. They bring fascinating presentations on local history to you–topics like the Oregon Trail, Pioneer Life, Lewis and Clark, and Native Americans are offered by professional educators, who show artifacts from the Museum’s collection. Learn more:
http://www.elderaudience.com/mobile-museum/
**5-28-11–LANE COUNTY FACILITIES!! Fun “Finger Pickin Guitar” in the style of Chet Atkins is what’s in store, when you invite FRANK WALDEN and ALAN CORBETH to entertain!This Guitar Duo offer a full range of old standard from the 30′s,40′s and 50′s plus a lot of Country and contemporary music. Frank was a Nashville musician who backed up the famous country music Carter Family! Alan has worked in broadcasting and the recording industry all of his life. Learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/frank-walden-and-alan-corbeth-guitar-duo/
5-26-11–More words of praise for newly listed Charles Suniga’s Moments of Peace program:“Wow, Charles Suniga is an amazing performer who gets the audience smiling and moving to the beat. He is truly a favorite amongst the elderly and I encourage other facilities to hire him and his two helpers, Jeannine and Audrey.” Rhonda R., Tierra Rose. Learn more about Charles: http://www.elderaudience.com/charles-suniga-moments-of-peace/
**5-25-11–REMINDER of several ways to save when you attend the OREGON SYMPHONY!! Call Tom Wente at (503)416-6380: Mention ELDERAUDIENCE to get 10% discount and no handling fees on many concerts; Also ask him about Discounts for groups of 10 or more; AND Two hours before concerts, Seniors get 50% discount on tickets to most concerts–go to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall! Click to learn more http://www.elderaudience.com/oregon-symphony/
**5-25-11–TOM ROBINSON sings and plays “The Songs You Love”, like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Gershwin tunes! He enjoys telling some humorous and nostalgic stories when he performs! He’ll bring his own keyboard and amplifier to your facility in Portland/Vancouver or Mid-Valley area. Click here to learn more, hear some music samples and read the lovely testimonials: http://www.elderaudience.com/tom-robinson-singer-and-pianist/
**5-24-11–I had the pleasure of hearing newly listed vocalist Jolynn Seites at Cornell Estates yesterday afternoon, and she was excellent! She has a beautiful voice, great stage presence and enjoys interacting with her listeners! Jolynn brings her own sound system, comes dressed up, and sings lots of familiar old love songs that has many of the residents singing along! She also has a background as a certified Activities Director and caregiver, so she really knows her audience. Jolynn is available from the Portland/Vancouver area to Corvallis. Learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/jolynn-seitessomewhere-in-time-love-songs-from-the-20s-to-the-60s/
**5-24-11–VANCOUVER’S MAGENTA THEATER OFFERING SPECIAL ELDERAUDIENCE PRICES ON ALL ITS EVENTS!! Get 20% off all ticket prices to Vancouver’s Magenta Theater events by using the code “elder” at CHECK OUT when you purchase tickets: http://www.magentatheater.com/ Location: 606 Main st in Vancouver,Wa.
**5-24-11–NEW LISTING and she TRAVELS WIDELY!! Gail Hand presents “The Power of Laughter”. She is a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and Motivational Humorist who presents Laughter Yoga for Seniors, and who ALSO brings her dogs Zippy and Zoe for those who love to visit with little chihuahua’s. Gail has many years of experience with seniors and she says ” Laughter overcomes hardening of the attitudes…” Click here to learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/the-power-of-laughter-gail-hand/
**5-23-11 Remember to Click on the new AD to the right for MEMORY JOGGING PUZZLES.COM! This site is chock full of wonderful PUZZLES, BRAIN GAMES, and MEMORY EXERCISE CARDS, based on beautiful, nostalgic Norman Rockwell images from the Saturday Evening Post! MEMORY JOGGING PUZZLES materials have been tested, with positive results, on Alzheimers and dementia patients in various stages. The site includes great tips, as well as testimonials from activity directors. There’s even a youtube video showing seniors playing with sets of memory cards. I am really pleased to help spread the word about MEMORY JOGGING PUZZLES.COM http://www.memoryjoggingpuzzles.com/
**5-23-11–NEW LISTING!!Make plans for next Fall and beyond, to attend Oregon Sinfonietta Community Orchestra‘s 4 FREE Sunday afternoon classical concerts, at the Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market in Portland. Click here for more information: http://www.elderaudience.com/the-oregon-sinfonietta-community-orchestra/
**5-23-11–”Proclaimed the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan, the Portland Japanese Garden is a 5.5-acre haven of tranquil beauty nestled in the scenic west hills of Portland”. This is a gorgeous time of year to visit–read more: http://www.elderaudience.com/portland-japanese-garden/
**5-22-11–Learn more about Kaycheri Rappaport’s Gentle Way to Fitness programs, which she can bring to your facility: http://www.elderaudience.com/gentle-way-to-fitness-movement-classes-and-presentations-with-kaycheri-rappaport/
**5-22-11–No grades or tests for these talks by the Professor! Emeritus Professor Earl Molander can bring a program to you in the Portland area,sharing expertise and insights in three areas: “Time Magazine Cover collection: 1940-1990–Remembering the People who made the news in the 2nd half of the 20th century”; “Understanding Contemporary Russia”; or “Understanding the 21st Century Challenge to America of the emergence of China” CLICK LINK to learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/molander-earl/
**5-22-11–Summertime, carnivals, and Calliopes…you can have Matt Neill bring his Calliope Entertainment to you, in the Portland/Vancouver area–Music from the era of showboats and the circus through the 1950′s. Equally enjoyable indoors or outdoors. Volume is adjustable for the occasion.Here’s some of what Joy at Cherrywood Village had to say about him:”…Matt was an absolute dream to work with and went way beyond what we expected! On the day of the event, his music created exactly the atmosphere we needed. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed the melodic tones of his calliope, as well as his fun and engaging personality. We will absolutely use him again this year!” http://www.elderaudience.com/live-calliope-entertainment-with-matt-neill/
**5-22-11–Take a peek at all the variety represented in the SPEAKERS category! http://www.elderaudience.com/category/speaker-miscellaneous/ Many of them TRAVEL WIDELY.
**5-22-11–Experience the memories and magic of Old Time Radio! Dick Karman TRAVELS WIDELY, bringing his RELIVING RADIO: THE WAY RADIO WAS program to your facility or event. Click here to learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/reliving-radio-with-dick-karman/
**5-21-11–as you plan your daytime outings beginning in the Fall, remember to check out the next season’s offering at Portland Civic Theatre Guild’s First Tuesday Readers Theatre. Fun playreadings, plus coffee and cookies at Portland’s beautiful and historic Old Church! Click here to learn more: http://www.elderaudience.com/portland-civic-theatre-guild-first-tuesday-readers-theatre/
**5-21-11–How about some ACCORDION? http://www.elderaudience.com/category/accordion/
**5-19-11–Lisa Kagan’s FAMILY HEIRLOOM ARTS is dedicated to helping individuals and families celebrate their life stories through the creation of illustrated heirloom books and custom art. Lisa will come to your facility or event in the Portland/Vancouver area! Also great for Family Reunions, Special Birthdays and Anniversaries! http://www.elderaudience.com/family-heirloom-arts-lisa-kaganpresenter/
**5-19-11 Are you on the OREGON COAST, or in LANE COUNTY, CORVALLIS OR THE PORTLAND AREA? GREG LIEF is a name to remember if you want to experience RAGTIME or CLASSICAL piano! “The Gladstone Senior Center had Greg Lief come to our Easter Luncheon to play Ragtime Piano. He was great. Everyone enjoyed his music!” R.B. Gladstone Senior Center. Check him out: http://www.elderaudience.com/greg-lief-ragtime-and-classical-piano/
Hear some music samples: http://reverbnation.com/GregLief
**5-19-11–Eat right, get enough sleep, and LAUGH!! PORTLAND BASED BUT WILL TRAVEL! Read about Laura Lou Pape-McCarthy and her therapeutic LAUGHTER YOGA programs, which she brings to your facility or event. Laura Lou’s education includes gerontology and fitness technology, and she has experience in clowning and physical theater: http://www.elderaudience.com/laughter-yoga-with-laura-lou-pape-mccarthy/
**5-18-11– Be sure to check out the latest lineup for this summer’s FREE Portland Center for Performing Arts NOONTIME SHOWCASE entertainment: http://www.elderaudience.com/pcpa-noontime-showcase-you-bring-lunch-we-entertain-you/ Some of the featured acts include a Marimba Band, Scottish Pipers, and Dixieland Jazz!
**5-17-11–Learn more about two very interesting resources on ElderAudience: Melissa Richmond’s ROOTS CULTIVATION AND DESIGN and JOY CORCORAN’S CHRONICALLY INSPIRED. Both women have recently been interviewed on Adult Placement Network’s AGING RESOURCEFULLY BLOG Radio show. Click here to tune in: http://www.adultplacementnetwork.com/content/apns-btr-4112011-joy-corcoran-chronically-inspired http://www.adultplacementnetwork.com/content/apns-btr-592011-melissa-richmond
**5-16-11–NEWLY LISTED ENTERTAINER FOR PORTLAND/VANCOUVER AND SALEM AREAS! If you don’t already know him, be sure to check out Charles Suniga and friends’ MOMENTS OF PEACE! http://www.elderaudience.com/charles-suniga-moments-of-peace/ People are gushing about MOMENTS OF PEACE: “…I was stopped and told it was the best performer they have had in the history of Homewoods and have requested him back to play once a month. Charles, you brought happiness and peace to my residents.” “…it is hands down a show stopper!…Charles makes a habit to call residents by name making them feel special, making them feel wanted.” “…Some who have not danced in years feel moved to dance to his music! It is rewarding for me to see how energized and happy they become listening to his music. ..He loves playing for them as much as they like listening or dancing to him.” Charles has a huge repertoire–he sings and plays on a keyboard with full his own sound system!
**5-15-11–Be sure to check out the SENIOR FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS category. I hope to have more restaurants listed from areas outside Portland in the near future, so check back often! http://www.elderaudience.com/category/senior-friendly-restaurants/
**5-11-11–Make your plans for these FREE SUMMER CONCERTS COMING UP!! Portland Center for the Performing Arts & ArtBar present “Music on Main Street” JUNE 29 – AUGUST 31, 2011 Main Street (between Broadway & Park Ave.)in Portland. All shows are FREE and open to the public-tickets are NOT needed. Each concert from 5-7pm. Details, go to http://www.pcpa.com/events/search.php and type in Music on Main Street
**5-11-11–Check out Nancy Downie, who plays Hammered Dulcimer and Native American Flute. She travels from Portland/Vancouver area throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley: http://www.elderaudience.com/nancy-downie-certified-music-practitioner/
**5-11-11–It’s easy to miss a lot of great listings on ElderAudience! Spend some time browsing these 2 categories: http://www.elderaudience.com/category/yogatai-chi/ and http://www.elderaudience.com/category/instruction/
**5-11-11–Calling all Volunteers in Portland area! Check out this NEW listing in the Volunteer Opportunities category for STORE TO DOOR, a wonderful non-profit agency that facilitates independent living for Portland area seniors and people with disabilities by providing grocery shopping and delivery services. STORE TO DOOR needs volunteers! Help take orders, shop, or deliver. Doesn’t take much time and makes a BIG difference! http://www.elderaudience.com/store-to-door-volunteer-opportunities/
**5-05-11–Do you know about BELTAINE? They are a group that plays Celtic and traditional music on hammered dulcimer, guitar, flute, and marimbula. In addition to instrumentals they offer a fun selection of sing-along tunes! BELTAINE travels widely throughout the Portland/Vancouver area and Mid-Willamette Valley. Check out their listing and listen to some of the great music samples–then contact them for a program at your facility or event! http://www.elderaudience.com/hammered-dulcimers-with-beltaine/
**5-04-11–ATTENTION LANE COUNTY FACILITIES: ElderAudience has a category devoted to especially for entertainment, activities and outings in your area! Be sure to spend some time browsing the listings. http://www.elderaudience.com/category/lane-county/ Among them, take at a look at MARGARET BLAINE, a vocalist who performs with an accompanist. She has a wide repertoire, including Broadway tunes, opera and old favorites! She will travel to your facility or event, not only in Lane County, but all the way to Portland. http://www.elderaudience.com/margaret-blaine-vocalist/
**5-01-11–We have a really superb cowboy entertainer in our midst: COWBOY DENNIS NELSON, who is based in Salem but will travel 75 miles to entertain at your facility or event. I just came across one of his songs on his Myspace page–please click and listen!! http://www.myspace.com/singingcowboydennis/music/songs/Hank-Williams-song-53092173 Then, check his listing and contact COWBOY DENNIS NELSON for a program. http://www.elderaudience.com/cowboy-dennis-dennis-nelson/
**4-27-11–Good News! Students at WESTSIDE MARTIAL ARTS would love to do demonstrations of Karate for your residents! If your facility is on the west side of Portland, their program is NO CHARGE! If your facility is elsewhere around the state, Westside Martial Arts will travel to you for a mutually arranged NOMINAL charge. The World Forestry Center recently sent me a lovely testimonial for WESTSIDE MARTIAL ARTS, which you can read in their listing: http://www.elderaudience.com/karate-demonstrations-by-westside-martial-arts/
**4-27-11–More Kudos for Dick Karman, who presents “Reliving Radio,The Way Radio Was” this time from Shirley A., Hearthstone at Murrayhill: “I wanted to let you know we had Dick Karman do his “Reliving Radio” Show yesterday and our residents really enjoyed reminiscing about the old radio programs, ads and songs – he brought many smiles to their faces. He was very professional, sounding like an old-time radio announcer, and flowed from one thing to the next. Talking to him afterwards, I found out he has many other programs, including background music for dinners, etc. and we will definitely be having him back!” Read more about Reliving Radio and contact DICK KARMAN to arrange a program at your facility or event http://www.elderaudience.com/reliving-radio-with-dick-karman/
**4-26-11–I just received this lovely testimonial for 1Spirit, a gospel music group listed on ElderAudience: “One Spirit came and played for Regent Court in Corvallis on April 22nd, 2011. I was looking for some good gospel music and thought I would give them a try. They sang beautifully, the music was awesome and they interacted with the residents. For a group to put all this together and do a fine job is worth letting others know about them. I look forward to having them again in the near future. Thanks One Spirit! 
“ Lisa L., Life Enrichment Director, Regent Court Memory Care– Check out 1Spirit’s listing and invite them to perform at your facility or event. They travel widely!! http://www.elderaudience.com/1spirit-southern-gospel-music-hymns-and-more/
**4-25-11–REMINDER that groups of 10 or more can get up to 30% off tickets to productions at Portland Center Stage and Oregon Ballet Theatre ! Contact PCS Group Sales: groupsales@pcs.org, Mandy Hamilton, (503)445-3794, Mandyh@pcs.org
**4-21-11–As our weather warms up (what, I can dream, can’t I?)and you think about Spring and Summer outings, plan a trip to the TWO RIVERS HERITAGE MUSEUM in Washougal, Washington. It’s only about a 30 minute drive to reach this fascinating museum, where you can view carriages, Native American artifacts, antique household and kitchen items and clothing. Learn more at their listing! http://www.elderaudience.com/two-rivers-heritage-museum/
**4-21-11–Among the many superb storytellers listed on ElderAudience, be sure to consider ANNE PENFOUND. Anne, a native of England, has kept busy teaching, performing and inspiring audiences with original stories and multicultural tales since 2002. Check out Anne’s listing and contact her for a program of stories or even a storytelling workshop! **NOTE: Anne’s schedule is booked until later this summer, so please plan ahead! http://www.elderaudience.com/penfound-anne-storytelling-by-word-of-mouth/
**4-21-11–I just received a nice testimonial for ElderAudience-listed ERIK OLAF! Rhonda R. at Tierra Rose in Salem had this to say: “Had Erik Olaf here yesterday to entertain at the facility for the first time. He had a tough audience but held up well. He is personable and has great potential. Erik enjoys singing and his voice and song selection is worth a repeat performance. I encourage facilities, especially Retirement and assisted living to hire him!” Erik plays guitar and sings a wide variety of tunes, invites sing-alongs, and takes requests. Read about Erik and contact him for a program at your Portland or Salem area facility. http://www.elderaudience.com/olaf-erik/
**4-21-11 Storyteller Anne Rutherford wants all Activity Directors to know that she is now booking Senior Shows for May through August! Stories for Mother’s and father’s Day; Fourth of July; Cowboy & Wild West tales; and Golden Summertime Fun. Contact Anne Rutherford at anne@annerutherford.com or (503)830-2398
**4-19-11–Alane Thayer is a talented young clarinetist in EUGENE! INVITE HER TO YOUR LANE COUNTY FACILITY OR EVENT! Alane teaches clarinet and plays principal clarinet in the University of Oregon Symphony Orchestra. She has performed in many ensembles and orchestras and is also an active chamber musician and soloist. Alane offers music in many genres/styles: Classical, contemporary, romantic, baroque and jazz! **If you like, she also add another player, such as string bass or flute, to perform duets! Check out Alane Thayer‘s listing and contact her for a performance at your facility or event in Lane County!http://www.elderaudience.com/alane-thayer-clarinetist/
**4-17-11–It’s been a while since I highlighted JOAN DOBBIE! Joan is a woman of many talents, BASED IN EUGENE, who actually has several listings on ElderAudience–she offers her services as an ELDER COMPANION http://www.elderaudience.com/joan-dobbie-elder-companion-eugene-and-lane-county-2/ ; A GENTLE HATHA YOGA TEACHER http://www.elderaudience.com/joan-dobbie-gentle-hatha-yoga-even-in-chairs/ ; A POETRY INSTRUCTOR http://www.elderaudience.com/poets-get-inspired-poetry-classes-with-joan-dobbie/ ; and a “WRITING YOUR LIFE STORY” FACILITATOR http://www.elderaudience.com/writing-your-life-story-with-joan-dobbie/ . Please check out each of her listings and contact JOAN DOBBIE to arrange for one of her programs or services.
**4-15-11–COUNTRY MUSIC PERFORMER,DJ AND PARTY HOST TERRY LYNN BRETT TRAVELS WIDELY! Terry Lynn Brett specializes in great Country Music songs and has even competed nationally, singing Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man”. Read about her, listen to some samples,and then contact her for a program at your facility or event! In addition to singing, she hosts karaoke shows, holiday dances and other events. http://www.elderaudience.com/terry-lynn-brett-country-music/
**4-12-11–Please click on the HELPFUL RESOURCES AND LINKS category, to see the listing for the National Marrow Donor Program. “Take the first step to become a marrow donor. Join the Be the Match Registry and you could be the one to save a life.”
**4-12-11–NATALIA HOUGEN, Russian singer, has a new email address: hougen.natalia@gmail.com See her listing here http://www.elderaudience.com/natalia-hougen-russianukrainian-and-cossack-folk-songs-and-old-romance-music/
**4-12-11–IRILLA SWANSON really loves teaching watercolor and oil painting at senior facilities. She says “I make great friends there, as we visit, paint and laugh a lot!” Click on her ART WITH IRILLA Picture Ad on the right hand side of ElderAudience (above the category listings) to learn more about her, or check out her listing here–then contact her to set up a class! http://www.elderaudience.com/watercolor-classes-fun-and-easy-with-irilla-swanson/
**4-12-11–I hope the Mount Hood Railroad is on your radar screen for Spring and Summer outings! Take in the beautiful Columbia Gorge while enjoying seasonal and themed train rides, or brunch and dinner trains. Read about MOUNT HOOD RAILROAD-EXCURSIONS and plan to board the train: http://www.elderaudience.com/mt-hood-railroad-excursions/
**4-12-11–If you are planning a showcase event, perhaps in collaboration with your facility’s marketing efforts, or for a special occasion, I suggest you read about Folk Musician and Historian JENI FOSTER! Jeni presents interactive lectures and music programs that weave in literature and history to capture the American experience, such as songs of America’s Railroads, Irish emigration, Miners’ struggles, Women in America, America’s farmworkers, etc. She has spent years as a lecturer and Chautaqua Scholar with the Oregon Council for the Humanities, and she travels around Oregon with workshops and performances. Many of Jeni’s songs have sing-along choruses! http://www.elderaudience.com/jeni-foster-music-and-history/ Be sure to go to her website and click on some of the music samples connected with the various programs. Here’s one: http://www.jenismusic.com/progST.htm
**4-3-11–ElderAudience listed DONN ROCHLIN, a pianist, composer, speaker, and author, wants you to know that he has lots of his “JUST FOR FUN PIANO” workshops scheduled throughout Oregon and Washington in the coming months! In this unique and fun class, Donn helps you learn to play any song, any style. Learn more from Donn at (503)232-3599 or www.justforfunpiano.com. ALSO, check out Donn’s listing and arrange for him to perform at your facility or event: http://www.elderaudience.com/donn-rochlin-pianist-and-speaker/
The mission of Sunset Traffic Jam is to “Bring Dixieland music to our audiences with excellence and enthusiasm.” We are a family-friendly band and love to perform for everyone from school kids to centenarians. We play tuba, drums, trombone, banjo, clarinet, trumpet, washboard, piano, and do vocals! We tell jokes (ALWAYS appropriate and sometimes even funny) and will get toes tapping to Bill Bailey, What A Wonderful World, Muskrat Ramble, and many more of your favorites.
Suzanne spent 15 years playing keyboard with a big band and has collected and arranged hundreds of great tunes of the 20′s to the 70′s to perform as a solo. She performs on a “magic” electronic keyboard and will get you tapping your foot, singing along to your favorite tunes or dancing. Her variety includes Glenn Miller type big band tunes, old love songs, classic hit tunes from the Mills Brothers era to Elvis. She is available for ‘Just fun’ music, Name that Tune, Special Occasions, Singalong/Audience Participation, background music, ballroom, Big Band, Dance/Concert, Holidays, and Sunday/worship. On special occasions her trumpet player joins the party and adds a special dimension. The variety of music will amaze you!
We offer an educational and cultural enrichment program for persons 55 years of age and older. The program provides opportunities to learn in a relaxed atmosphere with no tests, grades or homework. Courses include fitness, art, writing, computers, sciences, history, creative writing, health, humanities and others. Students also travel by coach to Portland/Vancouver opera, theater, symphonies, art galleries, ballet and lecture.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/adult-placement-network/2011/07/25/elder-audience
We have lots of experience performing at local senior facilities as well as at concerts, festivals and dances. 
the Sunnyside Adventist Church , 10501 SE Market St. in Portland. In addition, we have a concerto competition for young musicians in the fall, and the winners perform with the orchestra during the concert season. All concerts are held on Sunday afternoons at 3pm.
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and Motivational Humorist Gail Hand presents Laughter Yoga for Seniors which is simulated laughter therapy exercises to stimulate laughter.
